Senior Occupational Therapist -Inpatient Mental Health

• Deliver occupational therapy assessments and interventions for adults experiencing acute mental health crises.
• Support clients in preparing for discharge and reintegration into the community.
• Facilitate individual and group-based interventions with a strong focus on meaningful occupation and recovery.
• Contribute to the development of two new therapy suites, with opportunities to shape service environment design.
• For Senior OTs: take an active role in policy development, service redesign, and clinical governance initiatives.
• Work as part of a committed multidisciplinary team, collaborating with psychiatry, nursing, psychology, and social work colleagues.
• Participate in clinical audit, service evaluation, and best practice initiatives.

• BSc or MSc in Occupational Therapy (or equivalent qualification recognised by CORU)
• CORU Registration (essential)
• Recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy (BSc/MSc or equivalent).
• A genuine interest in adult mental health care and recovery-focused practice.
• Excellent clinical reasoning, communication, and documentation skills.
• A collaborative, person-centred approach to intervention and care planning.
• Proven ability to engage in service development, policy, or leadership.

• Competitive salary in line with HSE pay scales
• Monday- Friday 35 hour working week.
• A supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team environment
• Regular CPD and supervision
• An opportunity to contribute meaningfully to service development and innovation in community mental health.

• For more information about this opportunity, please reach out confidentially to Charlene Cooke by email or telephone 00353 89 9455139

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