Senior Occupational Therapist – Adult disabilities
Senior Occupational Therapist – Adult disabilities
The Senior Occupational Therapist – Adult disabilities will provide high-quality, person-centred occupational therapy services to adults with physical, intellectual, and/or developmental disabilities within an Adult Disability Team. The post holder will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to support service users in achieving optimal independence, participation, and quality of life.
Senior Occupational Therapist – Adult disabilities
- Deliver comprehensive occupational therapy assessments for adults with complex disability needs.
- Develop, implement, and review evidence-based individualised intervention programmes.
- Support clients in areas including self-care, daily living skills, mobility, sensory needs, communication supports, and vocational/leisure activities.
- Provide specialist advice and recommendations on assistive technology, seating, environmental adaptations, and housing needs.
- Work collaboratively with families, carers, and community agencies to promote continuity of care.
- Contribute to discharge planning and integrated care pathways.
- Provide clinical leadership, supervision, and mentorship to junior staff, students, and therapy assistants.
- Actively contribute to service development, quality improvement initiatives, and policy implementation.
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date clinical records in line with professional and hospital standards.
- Participate in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, case conferences, and family meetings.
- Engage in continuous professional development (CPD) and maintain CORU registration.
- Prioritise and manage a caseload efficiently, using agreed referral and triage systems.
- Contribute to waiting list management, risk assessment, and safeguarding processes.
Requirements of Senior Occupational Therapist – Adult disabilities
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy (or equivalent qualification recognised by CORU).
- Professional registration with CORU.
- Minimum 3 years post-qualification clinical experience
Desirable:
- Previous experience in a hospital or multidisciplinary team setting.
- Training in specialist areas such as sensory integration, seating and postural management, or assistive technology.
- Experience in supervision, service development, or quality improvement initiatives.
To apply please click apply or jreid@medforce.ie
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