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Staff and Senior grade Occupational Therapist

Negotiable Allied Health Professionals Dublin South, Wicklow

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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