Senior Occupational Therapy
Senior Occupational Therapist
About the Role
We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Occupational Therapist to join the Children’s Disability Network Team (CDNT) based in Sligo. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive and dynamic interdisciplinary team providing high-quality services to children and young people with complex needs and their families.
The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering specialist Occupational Therapy services as part of an inter-professional team, under the Progressing Disability Services (PDS) model. The team supports children and young people aged 0–18 years with a range of physical, sensory, neurological, and developmental needs.
Key Responsibilities of the Senior Occupational Therapist:
- Provide clinical assessment, intervention, and review for children and young people presenting with complex needs.
- Collaborate effectively with children, families, carers, and other professionals to set and implement person-centred, goal-focused care plans.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of care pathways and best practice guidelines within the CDNT.
- Provide clinical supervision, support, and mentoring to junior staff and Occupational Therapy students.
- Participate in team meetings, clinical reviews, and relevant training and development initiatives.
- Maintain high standards of clinical record-keeping and reporting in line with HSE policies and professional standards.
Essential Criteria of the Senior Occupational Therapist:
- A recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy.
- Current registration with CORU as an Occupational Therapist.
- A minimum of three years’ post-qualification clinical experience, including experience working with children and/or in disability services.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
- Excellent communication, organisational, and clinical reasoning skills.
- A full clean driving licence and access to own transport may be required.
Desirable Experience:
- Experience working under the PDS framework or with CDNTs.
- Experience in delivering occupational therapy services in community or school-based settings.
- Familiarity with standardised assessment tools and outcome measures relevant to paediatric occupational therapy.
What We Offer
- The opportunity to work as part of a dedicated, supportive and innovative interdisciplinary team.
- Access to regular clinical supervision and continued professional development opportunities.
- A varied and rewarding caseload with opportunities for leadership and service development.
- Competitive public sector salary and pension scheme.
- A strong emphasis on work-life balance and wellbeing, with the opportunity to live and work in one of Ireland’s most scenic counties.
Contact Us:
If you or someone you know is interested in this position, please send a copy of your CV to nadams@medforce.ie
If you refer a candidate to us who is successfully hired, we can offer you a €150 thank you bonus! T&C’s apply!
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