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Job Title: Staff Grade Occupational Therapist – Adult Primary Care
Location: Inishowen, Co. Donegal (Primary Care Services)
Contract Type: Full-time, 35 hours per week, Monday-Friday
Contract Duration: 1-Year Specified Purpose Contract (with strong potential for extension)
Salary: Aligned with HSE Staff Grade Occupational Therapist Pay Scales

Excel Recruitment are currently recruiting a Staff Grade Occupational Therapist on behalf of a well-established Primary Care centre based in Inishowen, Donegal.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an Occupational Therapist who is interested in working within a dynamic multidisciplinary team to support adult clients in achieving optimal independence and quality of life at home and in the community.

Job Purpose:

The purpose of this role is to deliver high-quality, evidence-based Occupational Therapy interventions for adults presenting with a wide range of physical, cognitive, and functional challenges. You will work collaboratively as part of a Primary Care Team to support clients in remaining independent and active participants in their communities.

What to expect:

• Join a highly regarded and well-structured Primary Care team
• 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 a diverse caseload of adult clients, including those with chronic illness, disability, or age-related conditions.
• Carry out functional and cognitive assessments in both clinic and home settings.
• Plan and deliver individualised, client-centred interventions.
• Participate in discharge planning and reablement programmes.
• Collaborate with Public Health Nurses, Physiotherapists, GPs, and support services to coordinate care.
• Contribute to team meetings, service planning, and quality initiatives.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and CPD activities.

Requirements:

• BSc or MSc in Occupational Therapy
• CORU Registration (essential)
• Previous experience working in adult rehabilitation, community care, or primary care settings is desirable.
• Excellent clinical reasoning, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Full clean driver’s licence and access to own transport for community visits.

Apply Now!

If you’re a motivated Staff Grade Occupational Therapist looking for a rewarding role in the beautiful Inishowen region, we’d love to hear from you.

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

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