Job Title: Senior Occupational Therapist – Paediatrics
Job Type: Full-Time 12 month Contract (High posibility of extension)
Location: Cavan
Salary: Aligned with HSE pay scales for Senior Grade Occupational Therapists
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.
Successful candidate:
1. You'll be joining a well-established team with two Senior Occupational Therapists
2. This is a chance to influence service delivery, support junior colleagues, and shape paediatric OT care in the Cavan region.
3. As a Senior Occupational Therapist, you'll take a leading role in the delivery and coordination of paediatric services within a Primary Care team.
4. 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
5. Deliver advanced Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention for children with developmental, sensory, and physical challenges.
6. Provide clinical leadership and support to junior team members, including mentoring, supervision, and case consultation.
7. Manage a complex caseload, prioritising care needs while promoting functional independence and participation in everyday activities.
8. Collaborate closely with families, educators, and allied health professionals to ensure holistic and coordinated care.
9. Contribute to the planning and development of paediatric Occupational Therapy services within the team.
10. Lead or participate in service audits, quality improvement projects, and best practice initiatives.
11. Support staff training and the integration of evidence-based practices.
12. Maintain high standards of documentation in line with HSE and CORU guidelines.
Requirements
13. CORU registration as an Occupational Therapist.
14. Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience, ideally including paediatrics or community-based care.
15. Strong clinical reasoning, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
16. Demonstrated experience in multidisciplinary team working and case coordination.
17. Proven ability to manage a complex caseload and support service development.
18. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a focus on family-centred care.
19. Full clean driver's licence and access to a car for community-based visits.
Benefits:
20. Competitive HSE salary scale with annual increments.
21. Supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team environment.
22. Regular clinical supervision and mentoring.
23. Opportunities for CPD and further paediatric-focused training.
24. 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 00353 89 945 5139.
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