Job Title: Occupational Therapist - (Paediatric) Job Type: Full-Time, Agency Contract (12 months initially, with potential to extend) Location: Bray, Co.
Wicklow Salary: Aligned with HSE pay scales for Senior Grade Occupational Therapists Excel Recruitment is delighted to partner with the Wicklow Paediatric Occupational Therapy Team, part of Community Healthcare Networks 7 and 8, to recruit a Staff grade or Senior Occupational Therapist for an engaging and rewarding one-year contract.
Based primarily in Bray Primary Care Centre, which features a dedicated on-site paediatric gym, this role offers an exciting opportunity to work with school-aged children through group interventions and individual assessments.
The Successful Occupational Therapist will be supported by a highly experienced Senior Occupational Therapist, working jointly alongside you to provide guidance, mentorship, and clinical support.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established, multidisciplinary Primary Care team that values collaboration, innovation, and family-centred care.
Whether you are a Staff Grade OT ready to take the next step or an experienced Senior Occupational Therapist looking for a new challenge, you will be joining a service that truly supports professional growth and development.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: Deliver comprehensive, child-centred assessments and group or individual interventions for school-aged children Develop and implement evidence-based therapy plans that promote participation, independence, and skill development in daily activities.
Work collaboratively with a Senior OT and other MDT members, including Speech and Language Therapists, Physiotherapists, and Psychologists.
Utilise the on-site paediatric gym to support sensory and motor-based therapeutic activities.
Liaise with families, educators, and community professionals to ensure a coordinated, holistic approach.
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in line with HSE and CORU standards.
Participate in service planning and contribute to continuous quality improvement initiatives.
Requirements Hold a recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy.
Be registered with CORU as an Occupational Therapist (Essential).
Minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience, with significant paediatric clinical experience.
Demonstrated expertise working with school-aged children (9+ years), including children with neurodevelopmental conditions.
Proven ability to manage a complex caseload and deliver evidence-based interventions.
Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Excellent understanding of sensory integration, developmental milestones, handwriting intervention, assistive technology, and functional skill development.
Ability to work collaboratively with families, educators, and allied health professionals.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a child- and family-centred approach.
Strong organisational and time-management abilities.
Full clean driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential for community and school 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.
What you need to do now: For more information about this opportunity, please reach out confidentially to Charlene Cooke by email or telephone .
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