Job Title:
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 is a unique opportunity to join a service that truly values collaboration, innovation, and professional growth, while making a meaningful difference to the lives of children and families in your community.
Whether you are a
Staff Grade Occupational Therapist
ready to progress or an established
Senior Occupational Therapist
seeking a new, rewarding role, you will be supported by a dedicated multidisciplinary team committed to providing high-quality, family-centred care.
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 individualised, evidence-based intervention plans that support participation and independence in daily activities such as self-care, school-related tasks, and play.
* Deliver direct and indirect interventions using a combination of 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 as part of a Primary Care multidisciplinary team, including Speech and Language Therapists, Physiotherapists, Psychologists, and Public Health Nurses.
* Liaise with families, teachers, SNAs, and other 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.
* Take a lead role in 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).
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