Overview
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 00353 89 945 5139.
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