Senior Occupational Therapist (Acute Medicine and Surgery)

Job Title: Senior Occupational Therapist, Acute Medicine and Surgery (fulltime, permanent
Location: Tallaght, Dublin 24
Contract: Fulltime, 35 hours per week

Salary: HSE salary scale €64,551-€76,007

Excel Recruitment are recruiting a Senior Occupational Therapist to join a one of Ireland's teaching hospitals. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic, supportive team, gaining experience across a wide range of areas including Orthopaedics, Medical, Surgical, and the Medical Assessment Unit.

As a Senior Occupational Therapist, you will provide expert assessment, intervention, and discharge planning for patients across a variety of acute settings.

As a Senior Occupational Therapist, you will gain exposure and professional growth in a wide range of clinical areas, including: Acute Medical & Surgical Wards, Care of the Elderly, Orthopaedics & Trauma, Stroke & Neurology and Acute Rehabilitation Services.

Benefits

• Up to 5 paid study days per year plus access to CPD funding.
• Free access to CPD courses via the on-site Centre for Learning & Development.
• Access to an in-house team specifically designed to provide coaching and financial backing for your service development projects.
• Regular, structured clinical supervision and internal clinical skills workshops.
• On-site creche, subsidised canteen (The Phoenix), and a robust Employee Assistance Programme.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and provide high-quality patient care within a fast-paced acute setting.
• Assess, plan, and implement individualised treatment plans for patients in orthopaedics, medical, surgical, and the medical assessment unit.
• Supervise and mentor junior Occupational Therapists and students.
• Drive service development initiatives and quality improvement projects.
• Promote functional independence through rehabilitation interventions and discharge planning.
• Educate patients and their families about therapy goals and progress.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in line with hospital policies.
• Participate in service development initiatives and quality improvement projects.
• Engage in continuous professional development and training opportunities.

Requirements:

• CORU Registration as an Occupational Therapist (Essential).
• A minimum of 3 years post-graduate experience, with at least 1 year in an acute hospital setting.
• Strong clinical skills, particularly in orthopaedics, surgical, and medical rehabilitation.
• Proven ability to work autonomously while also contributing effectively to an MDT.
• Leadership and mentoring experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to support patients and work effectively within a team.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a supportive team environment.

Apply Now!

If you are a motivated Senior OT looking for a role that offers both clinical challenge and exceptional rewards, we would love to hear from you!

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