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Job Title: Senior Occupational Therapist - Paediatrics
Job Type: Full Time, Agency Contract (10 months)
Location: Community Health Network 5, Dun Laoghaire/Shankill

Salary: Aligned with HSE Senior OT pay scales

Join a very supportive, thriving HSE Primary Care team in Dun Laoghaire/Shankill.

Work with a varied paediatric caseload (including Autism, ADHD and developmental needs) in a well-supported setting, with time to deliver high-quality assessment and intervention.

Excel Recruitment are recruiting a Senior Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join a Primary Care team within Community Health Network 5, based in the Dun Laoghaire/Shankill area.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapist to take on a senior role within a very supportive, thriving, child-centred multidisciplinary team-offering strong clinical leadership, autonomy, and real opportunities to contribute to service development.

Overview

As a Senior Paediatric Occupational Therapist, you will play a key role within the Primary Care multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality, child-centred assessment and intervention services for children aged 9 years and older.

You will manage a complex paediatric caseload and provide clinical guidance and support to junior staff, while contributing to the ongoing development and enhancement of the service.

This role offers a collaborative and supportive environment, where senior clinicians are encouraged to lead, innovate, and drive best practice in paediatric care.

Summary:

• HSE-aligned salary at Senior level with increments
• Comprehensive induction and onboarding
• Access to HSE training and leadership development programmes
• Regular clinical supervision and management support
• Opportunity to provide supervision and mentorship to junior staff
• Very supportive, thriving multidisciplinary team environment
• Opportunity to contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a complex paediatric caseload, delivering high-quality assessments and interventions
• Develop and implement individualised, evidence-based therapy plans
• Provide clinical supervision, mentoring, and support to junior Occupational Therapists and students
• Deliver therapy across clinic, school, home, and group settings
• Support children with Autism, DCD, ADHD, intellectual disabilities, physical disabilities, and other neurodevelopmental conditions
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team including SLTs, Physiotherapists, Psychologists, and PHNs
• Liaise with families, schools, and community professionals to ensure holistic care
• Contribute to service planning, audits, and quality improvement initiatives
• Maintain accurate documentation in line with HSE and CORU standards
• Engage in ongoing CPD, reflective practice, and professional leadership

Candidate Requirements

• Recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy
• CORU Registration (Essential)
• Minimum of 3 years' post-qualification experience, with paediatric experience essential
• Experience managing complex caseloads and working within multidisciplinary teams
• Experience providing supervision or mentorship desirable
• Strong knowledge of paediatric conditions including Autism, DCD, ADHD, and developmental delays
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills
• Ability to work autonomously and take initiative in a senior role
• Flexibility to travel within the Dun Laoghaire/Shankill area as required

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