Senior Paediatric Occupational Therapist - Monaghan Job Title: Senior Occupational Therapist - Paediatrics Job Type: Specified Purpose, Full-Time 12-month Contract Location: Monaghan Salary: Aligned with HSE pay scales for Senior Grade Occupational Therapists Excel Healthcare is proud to partner with a Paediatric Primarycare team in Monaghan to recruit a Senior Occupational Therapist.
Purpose of the Job As a Senior Occupational Therapist, you'll take a leading role in the delivery and coordination of paediatric services within a Primary Care team.
You'll manage a varied caseload of children aged 0-18 with complex needs, contribute to service development, support junior staff, and act as a key clinical resource within the multidisciplinary team.
Your leadership will help ensure high-quality, child- and family-centred care across Monaghan and surrounding areas.
Key Duties and Responsibilities Deliver advanced Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention for children with developmental, sensory, and physical challenges.
Provide clinical leadership and support to junior team members, including mentoring, supervision, and case consultation.
Manage a complex caseload, prioritising care needs while promoting functional independence and participation in everyday activities.
Collaborate closely with families, educators, and allied health professionals to ensure holistic and coordinated care.
Contribute to the planning and development of paediatric Occupational Therapy services within the team.
Lead or participate in service audits, quality improvement projects, and best practice initiatives.
Support staff training and the integration of evidence-based practices.
Maintain high standards of documentation in line with HSE and CORU guidelines.
Requirements CORU registration as an Occupational Therapist.
Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience, ideally including paediatrics or community-based care.
Strong clinical reasoning, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Demonstrated experience in multidisciplinary team working and case coordination.
Proven ability to manage a complex caseload and support service development.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a focus on family-centred care.
Full clean driver's licence and access to a car for community-based visits.
Benefits: Competitive HSE salary scale with annual increments.
Supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team environment.
Regular clinical supervision and mentoring.
Opportunities for CPD and further paediatric-focused training.
Flexible working arrangements across clinic, home, and school-based settings.
What you need to do now: For more information about this opportunity, please reach out confidentially to Charlene Cooke by email or telephone .
EXCLCHAR Skills: Senior Occupational Therapist Paediatric Primarycare