Staff Grade Occupational Therapist (inpatient mental health).

Job Title: Staff grade Occupational Therapist -Adult Mental Health Location: St. Loman’s Hospital, Mullingar Contract Type: Full-time

Contract length 1 year contract Salary: Aligned with HSE PayScale for Staff grade Occupational Therapist

Excel Healthcare are delighted to recruit a Staff Grade Occupational Therapist on behalf of a HSE Adult Mental Health Inpatient Service in Mullingar. This role suits an Occupational Therapist who is keen to develop clinical skills in acute mental health, contribute meaningfully to client recovery, and work within a collaborative MDT across two inpatient units.

About the Service

• You will work across an acute admission unit, providing assessment and intervention for individuals in crisis
• A rehabilitation/step‑down unit, supporting longer‑term recovery and community reintegration
• The service is in the process of developing two new therapy suites, offering you the chance to shape therapeutic environments and contribute to meaningful service development.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver occupation‑focused assessments and interventions in acute mental health
• Support clients with functional recovery and discharge planning
• Provide both individual and group‑based therapeutic programmes
• Contribute to the development of therapy spaces and service improvements
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team, collaborating with nursing, psychiatry, psychology, and social work
• Participate in quality improvement, clinical audit, and best‑practice initiatives

Essential Requirements

• Recognised BSc or MSc in Occupational Therapy (CORU‑recognised qualification)
• CORU registration (essential)
• Interest or experience in adult mental health , acute care, or inpatient settings
• Strong communication, teamwork, and clinical reasoning skills
• Demonstrated commitment to recovery‑focused, person centred care

What you need to do now

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