We are seeking a motivated Senior Occupational Therapist to join our Later Life Psychiatry Inpatient Service in Mullingar.
About the Role:
This is an exciting opportunity for a compassionate and experienced Occupational Therapist with a passion for supporting older adults with complex mental health needs, including dementia-related conditions and long-term psychiatric difficulties.
Key Aspects of the Role:
* Setting:
Inpatient later life psychiatry service, Cluain Lir - a two-unit hospital dedicated to the care of older adults with psychiatric presentations.
* Client Group:
Older adults with dementia and/or long-standing mental health challenges now presenting with age-related needs.
Your Responsibilities:
1. Conduct comprehensive OT assessments focusing on function, cognition, and daily living skills.
2. Design and implement compensatory strategies to support autonomy and engagement in meaningful activities.
3. Provide specialist seating and positioning assessments for clients with complex physical and cognitive needs.
4. Facilitate both individual and group programmes within the inpatient setting.
5. Lead on discharge planning in close collaboration with the Community Later Life Psychiatry OT team.
6. Contribute to service development, clinical audit, and best practice initiatives.
Essential Requirements:
* Bachelor of Science or Master of Science in Occupational Therapy
* CORU Registration (essential)
* Recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy (Bachelor of Science/Master of Science or equivalent)
* A strong clinical interest in older adult mental health and dementia care
* Confidence in delivering rehabilitation and compensatory interventions
* Skills or a keen interest in specialist seating and positioning
* Excellent clinical reasoning, communication, and documentation skills
* A collaborative, recovery-oriented, and person-centred approach to care
What We Offer:
* An exciting opportunity to work with a compassionate inpatient team dedicated to supporting older adults in later life psychiatry
* A supportive and collaborative environment with a multidisciplinary team
* The chance to gain experience in mental health and dementia care
* Ongoing professional development and training opportunities