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Associate Director - Allied Health and Social Care Professionals at Excel Recruitment
Senior Paediatric Occupational Therapist – Cavan
Job Title: Senior Occupational Therapist – Paediatrics
Job Type: Specified Purpose, Full-Time 12-month Contract
Salary: Aligned with HSE pay scales for Senior Grade Occupational Therapists
Are you a Paediatric Occupational Therapist looking for a new challenge in Primary Care?
Are you ready to promote into a Senior Occupational Therapist role?
Would you like to work in a supportive, collaborative primary care team?
Excel Recruitment is proud to partner with a progressive Paediatric Primary Care team in Cavan to recruit a Senior Occupational Therapist.
This is an exciting opportunity to step up into a Senior role within a well-resourced team.
* You'll be joining a well-established team with two Senior Occupational Therapists
* This is a chance to influence service delivery, support junior colleagues, and shape paediatric OT care in the Cavan region.
* 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.
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.
* 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 ccooke@excelrecruitment.com or telephone 00353 89 945 5139.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Health Care Provider
* Industries
Hospitals and Health Care and Staffing and Recruiting
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