Staff Grade Occupational Therapist

Role: Staff Grade Occupational Therapist

Job Type: Full Time Permanent Contract (35hpw)

Salary: €42,622- €61,303*(LSI*)

Location: Westmeath

TTM Healthcare are currently working with one of Ireland's Leading Disability Services in search of a Staff Grade Occupational Therapist. We are looking for candidates who are committed to supporting people with disabilities and their families, in a person centred, community based, socially inclusive manner in accordance with their core values and ethos and underpinned by quality, best practice and research. You would be working within the CDNT team so a keen interest in working with Children is a must!

Requirements:

- Bsc Degree in Occupational Therapy

- CORU Registration or advance stage

- Full Clean Driving license and use of a car

- Have experience in working with ID and/or Autism desirable

- Have the ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team

As part of the role, you will:

- Provide quality, needs and evidence-based Occupational Therapy services to children with complex needs, their family members, carers and staff within the CDNT.

- Provide Occupational Therapy services including assessment, intervention, programme planning, monitoring, consultation and/or onward referral services, as appropriate to service users within the CDNT.

- Prioritise together with CDNM referrals and involvement with service users/centres in order to optimise the quality, efficacy and equity of the service provided. To maintain a waiting list when necessary.

- Assess and recommend appropriate adaptive equipment taking into account client needs, staff/carer needs, environment and available resources. Also taking into account quality of such and value for money.

- Participate in Assessment of need (AON) process and conduct AON under the disability act.

Benefits:

- Incremental HSE pay-scale

- Free onsite car parking

- Generous annual leave

- Family friendly policies

- Training and educational opportunities

- Supportive and innovative working environment

To hear more about the role, please call Roisin on Applyor apply today