Senior Occupational Therapist Position
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Occupational Therapist to join our acute hospital team in South Dublin. This maternity cover role is based within the unscheduled care pathway, primarily supporting older adults and individuals under 65 with complex discharge needs.
Key Responsibilities:
* Deliver comprehensive occupational therapy assessments and interventions for inpatients.
* Provide expert seating and positioning assessments.
* Support patients in end-of-life care with a focus on comfort and dignity.
* Lead discharge planning and coordinate with community services as needed.
* Complete cognitive assessments to support rehabilitation and discharge planning.
* Conduct home visits and equipment assessments.
* Collaborate with medical, nursing, therapy, and social work teams.
* Manage a varied caseload while maintaining clinical standards.
* Supervise junior staff, students, and therapy assistants.
Requirements:
* Essential:
o Recognised Occupational Therapy qualification.
o Current CORU registration.
o Minimum of 3 years' post-qualification experience.
o Experience working with older adults and complex discharge planning.
o Proficiency in seating, positioning, and cognitive assessments.
o Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
* Desirable:
o Experience in an acute hospital setting.
o Previous home visit and equipment assessment experience.
o Postgraduate training in areas such as frailty, neurocognitive disorders, or palliative care.
What We Offer:
* A competitive hourly rate (€45-€55).
* A 35-hour work week.
* The chance to work in a progressive, patient-focused setting.