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Job Title: Staff Grade Occupational Therapist – Adult Primary Care
Location: Mountbellew, Co. Galway
Contract Type: Full-time, 35 hours per week, Monday-Friday
Contract Duration: Ongoing agency contract
Salary: Aligned with HSE Staff Grade Occupational Therapist Pay Scales

Excel Healthcare are recruiting a Staff Grade Occupational Therapist on behalf of an Adult Primary Care service in Mountbellew.

Job Purpose:

The purpose of this role is to deliver high-quality, evidence-based Occupational Therapy interventions for adults with a variety of physical, cognitive, and functional needs. This post will cover the North East Galway region only, supporting individuals to live independently, manage daily tasks, and engage fully in their communities.

What to expect:

• Work with autonomy while receiving regular supervision and peer support.
• Engage in meaningful clinical work that has a real impact on people’s daily lives.
• Benefit from an excellent working culture, focused on teamwork and professional development.
• Opportunity to influence service design and innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage an adult caseload including clients with long-term conditions, disabilities, and age-related challenges.
• Carry out comprehensive assessments of function, cognition, and daily living skills, both in clinic and domiciliary settings.
• Develop tailored treatment plans and interventions to support optimal independence and function.
• Work independently while maintaining strong communication with the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Liaise closely with multidisciplinary teams including Public Health Nurses, Physiotherapists, GPs, and Home Support teams to ensure coordinated care.
• Contribute to service delivery, audits, and quality improvement initiatives as required.
• Actively participate in CPD, peer reviews, and ongoing professional training.

• Engage in early intervention, hospital discharge planning, and long-term condition management strategies.

Requirements:

• BSc/MSc in Occupational Therapy
• CORU Registration (essential)
• Post-graduate Occupational Therapy experience is essential, with the ability to manage a caseload independently within adult rehabilitation, primary care, or community settings
• Experience completing home assessments, functional assessments, and developing practical intervention plans
• Candidates must be confident working independently; a graduate Occupational Therapist would not be suitable for this post
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A passion for client-centred care, promoting independence and social inclusion
• Full clean driving licence and access to own vehicle for home visits

Apply Now!

If you are a motivated Staff Grade Occupational Therapist with the experience and confidence to work independently, we would love to hear from you!

Contact Charlene Cooke confidentially at or call +353 89 9455139.