[ref. o5051017] Senior Occupational Therapist - Adults Services - Dublin

Occupational Therapist (Adults – Complex Needs)

** NO VISA SPONSORSHIP **

Permanent | Full-Time or Part-Time Options Available

Role Purpose

This role offers a qualified Occupational Therapist the opportunity to work independently within a multidisciplinary team, providing clinical services to adults with complex needs. These include Intellectual Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), and/or co-occurring mental health conditions.

You will take ownership of assessment, intervention planning, and service user outcomes, delivering high-quality, evidence-based care that supports independence, participation, and meaningful engagement in daily life.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently manage a caseload of adults with complex needs.
• Carry out detailed occupational assessments and deliver occupation-based interventions.
• Provide clinical reasoning and intervention plans that support functional independence and quality of life.
• Work collaboratively with other professionals to ensure coordinated, person-centred support.
• Maintain comprehensive clinical records and reports in line with regulatory standards.

• Support service development initiatives, clinical audits, and quality improvement plans.
• Represent Occupational Therapy at team meetings, clinical reviews, and strategic planning sessions.
• Contribute to the development of internal guidelines and best practices.

• Offer supervision, mentorship, and informal training to junior colleagues or support staff where appropriate.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and maintain registration with CORU.
• Participate in internal CPD events, case discussions, and relevant external training.

• Work in compliance with all relevant legislation, ethical codes, and professional standards.
• Follow established policies and procedures for health, safety, and risk management.
• Take personal responsibility for safe, ethical, and effective clinical practice.

• Recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy
• Current CORU registration
• Minimum of 3 years’ post-qualification clinical experience working with adults with Intellectual Disability, Mental Health needs, and/or ABI
• Demonstrated experience in occupation-focused, evidence-based interventions
• Proven ability to manage a varied caseload independently
• Full driving licence and access to own transport
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary team

• Sensory integration interventions (with or working towards post-grad training)
• Experience using standardised functional assessment tools (e.g., AMPS)
• Seating assessment and postural management (including relevant training)
• Supporting individuals with behaviours that challenge
• Positive Behaviour Support planning or person-centred planning
• Using outcome measures to track clinical effectiveness
• Supervising students or junior staff
• Involvement in service development or clinical audit

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