Senior Occupational Therapist (Later Life Psychiatry)

Job Title: Senior Occupational Therapist - Later Life Psychiatry Location: Mullingar, Co. Westmeath Contract Type: Full-time, 35 hours per week, Agency Contract Salary: Aligned with HSE Payscales for Senior Occupational Therapist Excel Recruitment is proud to be recruiting a Senior Occupational Therapist on behalf of an inpatient Later Life Psychiatry Team based in Mullingar. The role is suitable for a Senior Occupational Therapist with the skills and clinical interest to provide specialist seating support for older adults. We require an Occupational Therapist who's confident managing complex mental health presentations in a rehabilitation-focused inpatient setting. Key Aspects of the Role: Close collaboration with a Senior Occupational Therapist in the Community Later Life Psychiatry Team. Older adults with dementia and/or long-standing mental health challenges now presenting with age-related needs. Seating assessments and interventions, particularly for clients with complex physical and cognitive needs. Supporting meaningful engagement in daily activities within the inpatient setting. Working towards discharge planning in collaboration with the community OT team. You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our patients wellbeing. A broader network of Mental Health OTs across the Mullingar area Line management provided by a dedicated Mental Health Occupational Therapy Manager. Key Responsibilities: Deliver Occupational therapy interventions to older adults with cognitive, physical, and mental health needs. Conduct comprehensive assessments with a focus on functional ability, cognitive function, and daily living skills Develop and implement compensatory strategies that support autonomy and participation in meaningful activities. Complete specialist seating assessments and interventions for clients with complex needs. Facilitate individual and group-based programmes within the inpatient environment. Support the discharge planning process in close collaboration with the Community Later Life Psychiatry OT team. Contribute to the development of the OT service, engage in clinical audit, and support best practice initiatives. Work as part of a committed multidisciplinary team, including nursing, psychiatry, social work, and psychology. Essential Requirements: BSc or MSc in Occupational Therapy (or equivalent qualification recognised by CORU) CORU Registration (essential) Previous experience in seating for the elderly is essential. Demonstrable skills and a strong clinical interest in working with older adults, mental health service. Confidence in delivering compensatory and enabling interventions. A collaborative, recovery oriented, and person-centred approach. Experience providing supervision or mentorship to junior staff What you need to do now: For more information about this opportunity, please reach out confidentially to Charlene Cooke by email or telephone Skills: Senior Occupational Therapist Psychiatry of Later Life Older person Seating Mullingar

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