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Staff Grade Occupational Therapist

Negotiable Allied Health Professionals Limerick


Job Title: Staff Grade Occupational Therapist – Paediatrics
Job Type: Full-Time agency ongoing contract
Location: Limerick
Salary: Aligned with HSE pay scales for Staff Grade Occupational Therapists

Excel Healthcare are actively seeking an experienced Staff Grade Occupational Therapist to join a highly supportive Paediatric Primary Care team based in Limerick. This is an exciting opportunity for a therapist who thrives in a collaborative, multidisciplinary setting and is passionate about providing high-quality, family-centred care to children aged 0-18 years.

Purpose of the Job

As a Staff Grade Occupational Therapist specialising in paediatrics, you’ll work directly with children who present with a range of developmental, sensory, and physical challenges. You’ll play a vital role in early intervention and ongoing care, supporting children and their families across home, clinic, and educational settings. Your paediatric experience will be central to providing meaningful, effective interventions that promote independence and participation in everyday life.

You will be joining a supportive MDT team where your expertise in working with children will be valued and nurtured. You’ll also have access to regular clinical supervision, professional development, and opportunities to contribute to service development.

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.
  • Actively participate in MDT case discussions and planning.
  • Contribute to paediatric service planning and quality improvement projects.
  • Collaborate closely with families and educators to ensure holistic and coordinated care.
  • Contribute to the planning and development of paediatric Occupational Therapy services within the team.
  • Maintain high standards of documentation in line with HSE and CORU guidelines.

Requirements

  • CORU registration as an Occupational Therapist.
  • Proven experience working with children either in paediatrics, early intervention, primary care or disability services. (Essential)
  • Minimum 1+ years post-qualification experience, with a strong preference for paediatric caseload exposure.
  • Excellent clinical reasoning, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • A collaborative team player with a passion for helping children thrive.
  • Full clean driving licence and access to a car for community 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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