Job Title:
Senior Occupational Therapist
Location:
Limerick
Contract Type:
Permanent, Part time time 17.5 hours per week, pensionable role
Salary & Benefits:
HSE salary scales + pension + excellent benefits
Are you an
experienced Occupational Therapist
looking for a role that allows you to balance
work and life?
This is a
permanent part-time opportunity
to join a leading
Children's Disability Network Team in Limerick
.
Excel Healthcare is recruiting a
Senior Occupational Therapist
to take up a part time permanent roles within well-established Children's Disability Network Team in Limerick.
This part time permanent pensionable position comes with all the benefits, in line with the HSE. If you're an Occupational Therapist looking for a
flexible, permanent part-time role in Limerick
, we'd love to hear from you.
The successful Occupational Therapist will
work with children (0–18 years) with physical, sensory, and learning disabilities, autism, developmental delay. You will be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team of Occupational Therapists, Speech & Language Therapists, Physiotherapists, Social Workers and Psychologists. You will have regular training, CPD, supervision and career development.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide assessment, planning, intervention, and review of occupational therapy programmes tailored to children and families
* Deliver needs-based, outcome-focused care guided by the Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP)
* Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to ensure coordinated care and goal setting
* Maintain professional standards in assessment, documentation, reporting, and service delivery
* Uphold best practice in line with HSE policies, HIQA standards, and Progressing Disabilities Programme
* Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in practice and the workplace
Essential Requirements:
* BSc in Occupational Therapy (or equivalent recognised qualification)
* CORU registration as an Occupational Therapist
* Minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience, atleast 1 year working with paediatrics.
* Proven track record of working with children and young people (0–18 years) with
physical, sensory, and intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, and developmental delays
* Previous experience in
leading, supervising, or mentoring junior Occupational Therapists, students, or support staff
* Ability to manage a varied caseload while ensuring high standards of assessment, intervention, and documentation
* Strong knowledge of
HSE policies, HIQA standards, and the Progressing Disabilities Programme
* Excellent
communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
with children, families, and multidisciplinary team members.
* Full driving licence and access to a car
Benefits:
* Competitive HSE salary scales
* Generous annual leave entitlements
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Pension Scheme and Illness Benefit
* Flexible working hours
* Maternity/Paternity Leave
* Free onsite parking
* Supportive, innovative, and collaborative working environment
How to Apply:
To apply for the
Senior Occupational Therapist position
, please contact Charlene Cooke at Excel Recruitment, at or by
phone
at to get more information about this permanent part-time role.