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Job Title: Staff & Senior Grade Occupational Therapist – Acute older adults
Location: South Dublin
Contract: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: 12-Month Agency Contract

Excel Recruitment is currently seeking a Staff & Senior Grade Occupational Therapist on behalf of a Level 2 acute hospital in South Dublin. This exciting opportunity is ideal for an Occupational Therapist who has a strong clinical interest in treating patients aged 65 and over.

In this diverse and dynamic role, the successful candidate will rotate across the hospital’s acute care/unscheduled care services, orthopaedic rehabilitation unit, and inpatient ward-based teams, providing a varied caseload for career growth.

Job Purpose:

To provide high-quality Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention to patients presenting through unscheduled care pathways, with a focus on older adults. This role supports safe discharge planning and promotes functional independence through evidence-based rehabilitation practices in a Level 2 acute hospital setting. The post holder will rotate across acute admissions, orthopaedic rehab, and inpatient wards, contributing to the hospital’s commitment to excellent, patient centred care.

What to expect:

• Opportunity to work with a varied caseload, Orthopaedic, Rehab, injuries etc.
• Complex discharge planning
• Collaborative, team-based environment with strong professional support
• Access to excellent CPD and professional development resources
• Competitive hourly rate in line with HSE agency pay scales
• Regular structured supervision and mentoring from experienced Occupational Therapists

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver evidence-based Occupational Therapy to patients within unscheduled care and orthopaedic rehab
• Assess, plan, and implement individualised interventions to optimise functional outcomes
• Promote independence and contribute to discharge planning
• Work effectively within a multidisciplinary team including nursing, physiotherapy, medical, and social work colleagues
• Contribute to clinical documentation and audit processes
• Engage in regular supervision and team meetings
• Adapt quickly to changing caseloads and patient needs

Essential Requirements:

• CORU registration as an Occupational Therapist
• For the Staff grade post, a minimum of 1 year post-graduate experience in an acute, hospital, or rehabilitation setting.
• For the Senior grade post, three years experience in an acute, hospital, or rehabilitation setting.
• At least 1 year experience working with patients aged 65 +
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage a busy caseload in a dynamic healthcare environment

Apply Now:

If you’re a motivated, compassionate and experienced Occupational Therapist who enjoys working with older adults and is looking for a varied and rewarding acute role in South Dublin, we’d love to hear from you!

Contact Charlene Cooke in confidence at [] or call +353 89 945 5139 to find out more.

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