Senior Occupational Therapist (Acute)

Job Title: Senior Occupational Therapist
Location: Clonmel
Contract: Full‑time, 35 hours per week, 6‑month contract with strong potential for extension
Salary: Aligned with HSE Senior Grade pay scale, commensurate with experience

Are you a Senior Occupational Therapist looking to take up work in a busy acute hospital in Co. Tipperary?

Excel Recruitment is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist to join a busy acute hospital in Clonmel.

This role is offering excellent professional development opportunities and the chance to contribute at senior clinical level across diverse caseloads including Neuro, Stroke, Orthopaedics, Medical, Surgical, and Rehabilitation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver high quality, patient centred care across a range of clinical specialties, including neurology, orthopaedics, surgery, stroke, and rehabilitation.
• Complete comprehensive assessments and develop tailored treatment plans that promote independence and functional recovery.
• Collaborate closely with patients, families, and the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated and effective care.
• Provide supervision, mentorship, and clinical leadership to junior staff and students, supporting their development and ensuring best‑practice standards.
• Contribute to ongoing service development, quality improvement initiatives, and departmental planning.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in line with hospital standards and regulatory requirements.
• Engage in continuous professional development and participate in training to further advance clinical and leadership skills.

Requirements:

• CORU registration as an Occupational Therapist (essential).
• Minimum of three years post‑graduate experience, with substantial exposure to acute hospital settings.
• Strong clinical expertise across orthopaedics, neurology, medical and surgical rehabilitation.
• Proven ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional learning and leadership development.

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