Senior Occupational Therapist - Limerick

Senior Occupational Therapist Limerick Role Purpose The Senior Occupational Therapist will provide high-quality, evidence-based occupational therapy within a person-centred model, supporting adults with intellectual disabilities, autism, mental health needs, sensory and physical impairments, and behaviours that challenge. The post involves direct clinical caseload management, service development, training and supervision, and active participation in multi-disciplinary teams (MDTs). Essential Qualifications CORU-recognised Occupational Therapy qualification. Desirable : Sensory Integration modules. Essential Experience Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience. Work with adults with autism, intellectual disabilities, mental health needs and complex behaviours. Knowledge of sensory processing in adults. Experience working as part of an MDT. Desirable : Experience with mental health teams. Key Responsibilities Clinical & Caseload Deliver assessments, interventions, care planning, onward referrals. Manage complex clinical caseloads with advanced reasoning and autonomous decision-making. Recommend and oversee therapy programmes, adaptations, equipment, and activities. Contribute to planning of new facilities and ensure environments meet service-user needs. Maintain comprehensive clinical and statistical records. Training & Supervision Train staff, families, and service users where relevant. Supervise staff-grade OTs and students, liaising with Practice Education Facilitators. Participate in professional supervision and service evaluation. Multi-Disciplinary & Service Development Collaborate with MDT colleagues. Support policy and service development across OT services. Engage in service planning, audit, and research to ensure best practice. Professionalism Maintain CORU standards and code of ethics. Keep up to date with clinical and service developments. Adhere to health & safety, GDPR, infection control, confidentiality, and safeguarding obligations. Terms & Conditions Contract : Permanent, full-time (35 hours per week). Flexibility required for evenings / weekends. Salary : €63,279€74,509 (pro rata, including LSIs). Probation : 9 months, extendable by 3 months. Annual Leave : 29 days + 10 public holidays. Pension : Membership of relevant public service pension scheme depending on service history. Garda Vetting : Mandatory, with re-vetting where required. Retirement age : In line with public service pension scheme rules (generally between 6570 depending on scheme). Apply Now and be part of a forward-thinking team committed to delivering meaningful outcomes for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Please send your CV to to apply. Skills : OT Senior CORU