Job Title: Senior Occupational Therapist - Adult Primary Care
Located in Monaghan, this role involves working within a well-established Primary Care centre.
You will lead and deliver an adult-focused Occupational Therapy service within a community setting as part of a team of Healthcare professionals.
Job Purpose:
The purpose of this role is to deliver high-quality, evidence-based Occupational Therapy interventions for adults with various physical, cognitive, and functional needs.
You will play a critical role in enabling individuals to live independently, manage daily tasks, and engage fully in their communities.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage and lead a complex adult caseload including clients with long-term conditions, disabilities, and age-related challenges.
* Carry out comprehensive assessments of function, cognition, and daily living skills, both in clinic and domiciliary settings.
* Develop tailored treatment plans and interventions to support optimal independence and function.
* Provide clinical leadership, supervision, and support to junior Occupational Therapists and students.
* Liaise closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated care.
* Contribute to service development, audits, and quality improvement initiatives.
* Actively participate in CPD, peer reviews, and ongoing professional training.
Requirements:
* BSc/MSc in Occupational Therapy
* CORU Registration (essential)
* Minimum 3 years post-graduate experience in adult rehabilitation, primary care, or community settings
* Demonstrated expertise in managing complex cases, delivering home assessments, and developing reablement programmes
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* A passion for client-centred care, promoting independence and social inclusion
* Full clean driving licence and access to own vehicle for community visits
This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Senior Occupational Therapist to make a meaningful impact in the lives of adults in Monaghan.
You will join a highly regarded and well-structured Primary Care team, where regular supervision, peer support, and innovation are at the core of service delivery.
This full-time position offers a competitive salary aligned with HSE Senior Grade Occupational Therapist Pay Scales.
We are looking for a motivated and skilled Senior Occupational Therapist to take on this exciting new challenge.