Occupational Therapist (Contractor)

Job description

Occupational Therapist – Contractor Location s : Dublin, Wicklow, Kildare, Meath Contract type: Fixed-term contractor, until end of December 2026 Start date: Immediate Hours: Flexible, can consider full-time and part-time Rate of pay: Competitive contractor rates available About the Role Spectrum Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our AHP team on a contractor basis across our North Dublin clinic network. This is a fixed-term engagement of one to five months, with scope for an immediate start. The successful candidate will manage allocated adult and/or paediatric referrals delivered in person across one or more of our clinic sites. Key Responsibilities Adult Services : Completing comprehensive occupational therapy assessments. Assessing Activities of Daily Living (ADL) needs. Assessing, prescribing and recommending appropriate assistive equipment. Completing seating assessments. Preparing Housing Adaptation Grant reports. Conducting powered mobility assessments, prescription and user training. Completing all associated clinical documentation, reports and recommendations. Paediatric Services : Complete parent and teacher questionnaires, and initial parent consultation for the following clinical pathways: Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD/Dyspraxia) Assessment, Handwriting Assessment, ADL and Sensory Intervention s. Produce comprehensive assessment report s . Deliver parent feedback and recommendations. Deliver services in accordance with professional standards, evidence-based practice and organisational policies. Maintain accurate , timely and comprehensive clinical records. Contribute to service quality and clinical governance activities as needed . Essential Criteria Qualification in Occupational Therapy recognised by CORU. Full, Current CORU registration as an Occupation al Therapist. Full, current membership of Association of Occupational Therapists of Ireland (AOTI) . Minimum 12 months d emonstrated clinical experience working with paediatric and/or adult populations . Experience completing functional assessments and producing high-quality clinical reports. Excellent clinical reasoning and assessment skills. Eligibility to work in Irelan d. Desirable Criteria Full driving licence and own transport (desirable, not essential) . Own therapy equipment/resource kit (desirable, not essential) What We Offer Competitive contractor rates . Flexible working hours to suit availability . Clinic site(s) in Dublin, Wicklow, Kildare, Meath Supportive multidisciplinary clinical team . Administrative and clinical governance support from Spectrum Health .