Locum Occupational Therapist – Paediatric Assessments

Location: Co. Wicklow (Onsite)

Contract: Locum / Independent Contractor

Hours: Flexible – Ad Hoc Sessions (Approx. 4–16 hours per week, depending on availability and referrals)

About the Role

An established paediatric assessment service is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to provide flexible locum support. This is an excellent opportunity for a clinician looking to supplement their existing role with ad hoc assessment sessions in a modern clinic setting.

The role is primarily assessment-based and involves completing occupational therapy assessments as part of multidisciplinary neurodevelopmental assessments. Sessions are scheduled around your availability, offering excellent flexibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive paediatric occupational therapy assessments using standardised assessment tools.
• Complete Occupational Therapy components of multidisciplinary Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) assessments, including ADOS-2 where appropriately trained.
• Observe and assess children's functional, sensory processing, motor and developmental skills.
• Produce high-quality, evidence-based clinical reports within agreed timeframes.
• Liaise with other clinicians involved in the assessment process where required.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in line with professional standards.

Essential Requirements

• Degree or Master's in Occupational Therapy.
• Current CORU registration.
• Previous paediatric Occupational Therapy experience.
• Experience completing standardised Occupational Therapy assessments.
• ADOS-2 training and experience administering ADOS assessments.
• Excellent report writing and clinical reasoning skills.
• Ability to work independently within a flexible locum arrangement.

Desirable

• Experience within Children's Disability Network Teams (CDNT), Primary Care or private paediatric practice.
• Experience assessing children presenting with Autism, ADHD and other neurodevelopmental conditions.
• Previous experience working within multidisciplinary diagnostic teams.

What's on Offer

• Highly flexible locum hours that fit around your existing commitments.
• Competitive hourly rate.
• Modern, purpose-built assessment clinic.
• Administrative support and established assessment processes.
• Opportunity for regular ongoing sessions based on referral demand.

This role would suit an experienced Paediatric Occupational Therapist looking for flexible assessment work within a supportive and professional clinical environment.