Senior Occupational Therapist – Paediatrics
Job Type: Full Time, agency contract, 6-12 month, likely to be extended.
Location: Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford.
Salary: Aligned with HSE pay scales for Senior Grade Occupational Therapists
Are you an experienced Paediatric Occupational Therapist ready to take the next step in your career or looking for a fresh challenge in a supportive, forward‑thinking environment?
This is an exciting opportunity to join a progressive, well-resourced Primary Care team that values collaboration, clinical excellence, and family‑centred care.
Excel Recruitment is proud to partner with a Paediatric Primary Care team in Enniscorthy, to recruit a Senior Occupational Therapist.
This unique role invites you to make a meaningful difference to the lives of children and families in your community while working within a dedicated multidisciplinary team.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
* Complete comprehensive, child‑centred occupational therapy assessments for children aged 9 years and older with a range of developmental, sensory, physical, and emotional needs.
* Formulate evidence‑based intervention plans to support participation and independence in daily activities such as self‑care, school‑related tasks, and play.
* Deliver direct and indirect interventions through clinic‑based sessions, school visits, home visits, and group programmes.
* Focus on developing functional skills, sensory processing, fine and gross motor abilities, handwriting, emotional regulation, and executive functioning.
* Support children with Autism, DCD, ADHD, intellectual disabilities, physical disabilities, and other developmental or neurological conditions.
* Work collaboratively within the Primary Care multidisciplinary team, including Speech and Language Therapists, Physiotherapists, Psychologists, and Public Health Nurses.
* Liaise with families, teachers, SNA’s, and community professionals to ensure a holistic and integrated approach to each child’s care.
* Provide education, training, and strategies to parents, teachers, and carers to support carryover of therapy goals in natural environments.
* Attend case conferences and contribute to Individualised Education Plans (IEPs) where required.
* Provide clinical supervision, mentoring, and guidance to Staff Grade OTs, students, and therapy assistants.
* Lead service planning and development initiatives aimed at improving access, quality, and outcomes for paediatric clients.
* Participate in or lead service audits, quality improvement projects, and clinical research activities.
* Contribute to the design and implementation of group therapy programmes and innovative service delivery models.
* Maintain accurate and timely clinical records in line with HSE, CORU, and local policies.
* Ensure appropriate risk assessments and safeguarding procedures are in place for each client.
* Adhere to professional standards of practice, health and safety regulations, and data protection policies.
* Engage in regular clinical supervision and reflective practice to support professional development.
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).
* 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 ccooke@excelrecruitment.com or telephone 00353 89 945 5139.
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