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Job Title: Senior Occupational Therapist - Adult Primary Care Location: Ballinasloe Contract Type: Full-time, 35 hours per week, Monday-Friday Contract Duration: 6 month contract Salary: Aligned with HSE Senior Grade Occupational Therapist Pay Scales Excel Recruitment are recruiting a Senior Occupational Therapist on behalf of a Primary Care team based in East Galway. This is an outstanding opportunity for an adult trained Occupational Therapist to lead and deliver an adult focused Occupational Therapy service within a community setting. You will join a well established team of professionals, where regular supervision, peer support, and innovation are at the core of service delivery. 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. You will cover the East Galway & South Roscommon Network 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: • Join a highly regarded and well-structured Primary Care team in East Galway. • Work with autonomy while receiving regular 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 community visits Apply Now! If you are a motivated Senior Occupational Therapist looking for an exciting new challenge, we would love to hear from you! EXCLCHAR