Senior Occupational Therapist

2 weeks ago

Galway, Galway, Ireland Excel Recruitment Full time

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Job Title: Senior Occupational Therapist – Adult Primary Care
Location: Mountbellew PCC or Ballinasloe
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 Senior Grade Occupational Therapist Pay Scales

Excel Recruitment are recruiting a Senior Occupational Therapist on behalf of a Primary Care team based in East Galway. This is an outstanding opportunity for an adult trained Occupational Therapist to lead and deliver an adult focused Occupational Therapy service within a community setting.

You will join a well-established team of professionals, where regular supervision, peer support, and innovation are at the core of service delivery.

Job Purpose:

The purpose of this role is to deliver and lead high-quality, evidence-based Occupational Therapy interventions for adults with a variety of physical, cognitive, and functional needs. You will cover the East Galway & South Roscommon Network and you will play a critical role in enabling individuals to live independently, manage daily tasks, and engage fully in their communities.

What to expect:

  • Join a highly regarded and well-structured Primary Care team in East Galway.
  • 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 and lead a complex adult caseload including clients with long-term conditions, disabilities, and age-related challenges.
  • Carry out comprehensive assessments of function, cognition, and daily living skills, both in clinic and domiciliary settings.
  • Develop tailored treatment plans and interventions to support optimal independence and function.
  • Provide clinical leadership, supervision, and support to junior Occupational Therapists and students.
  • Liaise closely with multidisciplinary teams including Public Health Nurses, Physiotherapists, GPs, and Home Support teams to ensure coordinated care.
  • Contribute to service development, audits, and quality improvement initiatives.
  • Actively participate in CPD, peer reviews, and ongoing professional training.
  • Engage in early intervention, hospital discharge planning, and long-term condition management strategies.

Requirements:

  • BSc/MSc in Occupational Therapy
  • Minimum 3 years post-graduate experience, with strong emphasis on adult rehabilitation, primary care, or community settings
  • Demonstrated expertise in managing complex cases, delivering home assessments, and developing reablement programmes
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • A passion for client-centred care, promoting independence and social inclusion
  • Full clean driving licence and access to own vehicle for community visits

Apply Now

If you are a motivated Senior Occupational Therapist looking for an exciting new challenge, we would love to hear from you

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

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