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Job Title: Senior Occupational Therapist – Paediatrics
Job Type: Full-Time 12 month Contract (High posibility of extension)
Location: Cavan
Salary: Aligned with HSE pay scales for Senior Grade Occupational Therapists

Excel Recruitment is proud to partner with a progressive Paediatric Primary Care team in Cavan to recruit a Senior Occupational Therapist.

This is an exciting opportunity to step up into a Senior role within a well-resourced team.

Successful candidate:

• You’ll be joining a well-established team with two Senior Occupational Therapists
• This is a chance to influence service delivery, support junior colleagues, and shape paediatric OT care in the Cavan region.
• As a Senior Occupational Therapist, you’ll take a leading role in the delivery and coordination of paediatric services within a Primary Care team.
• You’ll manage a varied caseload of children aged 0-18 with complex needs, contribute to service development, support junior staff, and act as a key clinical resource within the multidisciplinary team.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Deliver advanced Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention for children with developmental, sensory, and physical challenges.
• Provide clinical leadership and support to junior team members, including mentoring, supervision, and case consultation.
• Manage a complex caseload, prioritising care needs while promoting functional independence and participation in everyday activities.
• Collaborate closely with families, educators, and allied health professionals to ensure holistic and coordinated care.
• Contribute to the planning and development of paediatric Occupational Therapy services within the team.
• Lead or participate in service audits, quality improvement projects, and best practice initiatives.
• Support staff training and the integration of evidence-based practices.
• Maintain high standards of documentation in line with HSE and CORU guidelines.

Requirements

• CORU registration as an Occupational Therapist.
• Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience, ideally including paediatrics or community-based care.
• Strong clinical reasoning, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated experience in multidisciplinary team working and case coordination.
• Proven ability to manage a complex caseload and support service development.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a focus on family-centred care.
• Full clean driver’s licence and access to a car for community-based 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.
• Flexible working arrangements across clinic, home, and school-based settings.

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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