AA Euro Healthcare
AA Euro Healthcare are currently recruiting for an Occupational Therapist to join one of our well established clients This role will be based in South Dublin and North Wexford.
You`ll join a passionate and supportive multidisciplinary team dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people. The service specialises in high-quality, evidence-based assessments for autism, ADHD, intellectual disability, communication and coordination difficulties under the Assessment of Need pathway, alongside private work. As an Occupational Therapist, you`ll contribute to comprehensive neurodevelopmental assessments, helping ensure timely, accurate diagnoses that lead to appropriate support and improved outcomes for families.
You will be responsible for:
- Conducting face-to-face structured observations as part of the neurodevelopmental Assessment of Need process.
- Conducting remote developmental history interviews with parents and carers.
- Participating collaboratively in peer MDT diagnostic discussions, supported by senior clinicians.
- Delivering clear, compassionate feedback to families.
- Producing accurate clinical reports, including diagnostic formulations, with the help of our smart tools.
- Working efficiently to meet service Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
- Delivering clinical supervision (where applicable).
- Able to travel to clinic base(s) to conduct in-person assessments (hybrid role).
Our Ways of Working
- Digital workflows and smart report-writing reduce admin time and enhance clinical impact.
- A custom-built electronic health record system, developed in-house using market leading research
- Continuously enhancing internal systems, based on employee feedback to improve efficiency
- Ongoing training and onboarding to ensure confidence in all tech and systems
- In-house IT and operational support, so you`re never left troubleshooting alone
Qualifications and Experience
- BSc in Occupational Therapy (or equivalent) with current CORU registration as an Occupational Therapist.
- Minimum of 1 year experience conducting diagnostic assessments for autism and/or ADHD, or other neurodevelopmental conditions, particularly in children and/or young people.
- Strong understanding of differential diagnosis in neurodevelopmental presentations.
- In-depth knowledge of DSM-5 diagnostic criteria (or equivalent) for autism, ADHD, intellectual disability.
- Trained and experienced in the use of diagnostic tools such as ADOS-2, ADI-R, etc
- Effective time management and caseload organisation skills, with the ability to manage competing demands and meet clinical deadlines
- Highly developed written language skills used to produce high-quality clinical reports
- Well-developed communication skills with children, young people, and their families, ensuring compassionate, clear, and professional interactions throughout the assessment process Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and participate in collaborative diagnostic discussions.
- Must be eligible to work in the Republic of Ireland.
This is a fantastic opportunity for candidates to progress their career within the healthcare sector.
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