Senior Occupational Therapist (Adult).

Job Title: Senior Occupational Therapist – Adult Primary Care Location: Shankill Primary Care Centre Contract Type: Full-time, 35 hours per week Contract Duration: Ongoing agency contract Salary: Aligned with HSE Senior Grade Occupational Therapist Pay Scales

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary service that helps adults maintain their independence, improve their quality of life, and remain active in their own communities.

Excel Healthcare are recruiting a Senior Grade Occupational Therapist on behalf of a HSE Primary Care Adult service based in Shankill Primary Care Centre.

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. This post will cover the Shankill Primary Care Centre catchment area only, 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

• Work with autonomy while receiving regular clinical 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
• CORU Registration (essential)
• 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 home 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.