Senior Occupational Therapist

Role: Senior Occupational Therapist

Job Type: Permanent Full time 35 hpw,

Salary: €63,379 -€74,509

Location: Dublin

TTM Healthcare are currently working with a leading disability service providing clinical supports and residential services to children with complex disability needs and their families in Dublin. You will be joining dynamic, family centred, interdisciplinary teams with excellent access to supervision and support from senior OTs. The successful candidates will be required to work as part of an Interdisciplinary Team that provide services to adults with complex needs. The candidates will work in partnership with families within a family centred model.

Core Responsibilities:

* To provide a quality, evidence -based Occupational Therapy service to Children with a primary intellectual disability, secondary physical disability and/or sensory impairment, in consultation with their families, carers and staff.

* To provide an Occupational Therapy service including assessment, intervention, programme planning, monitoring, consultation and/or onward referral services, as appropriate to service users (within designated areas).

* To prioritise together with the CDNM and the Occupational Therapist Manager 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.

* To assess and recommend appropriate adaptive equipment considering client needs, staff/carer needs, environment and available resources. Also considering quality of such equipment and value for money.

* To take responsibility, as required and in consultation with CDNM for the planning, development and provision of specialist Occupational Therapy services e.g. Physical conditions, Autism, Postural Management etc.

* To contribute, support and participate in, as appropriate, the person centre planning process and/or other similar processes.

Essential Requirements:

* BSc in Occupational Therapy or an equivalent CORU registered Occupational Therapy qualification

* CORU registration

* At least 3 years post qualification experience

* Must be eligible to work in the Republic of Ireland

* Full Clean Driving licence and use of a car

Benefits Included:

* Incremental HSE pay-scale, generous annual leave and comprehensive pension

* Training and educational opportunities

* Supportive and innovative working environment

* Free onsite car parking

* Attractive benefits including paid sick leave scheme, cycle to work and family friendly policies

* Wellness at Work

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