Job Title:
Basic Grade Occupational Therapist
Job Summary:
We are seeking a suitably qualified Basic Grade Occupational Therapist to join our Occupational Therapy team. The role is a hybrid model of working with opportunities to work from home, in our offices based in Littleisland, County Cork, or Naas Co. Kildare and conduct assessment and intervention in Nua Healthcare Centres as required.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage a caseload of children and adults residing in Nua Healthcare providing assessment, intervention and evaluation of treatment programmes across self- care, leisure and productive occupations
* Engage in interdisciplinary working with members of the clinical team including Consultant Psychiatrists, Behaviour Specialists, Nurses, Clinical Psychologists, Speech and Language Therapists, Social Care Workers and Assistance Support Workers
* Complete environmental assessments to ensure that an individual's environment is accessible to his/her specific sensory and/or physical support requirements
* Carry out reviews of service users postural support needs and complete basic and complex seating assessments as required
* Support service users transition back into the home after being hospitalised as required
* Promote purposeful engagement in self-care, leisure and productive pursuits for all age profiles with due regard for the individuals abilities and preferences
Requirements:
* Hold a Degree/Masters in Occupational Therapy from a 3rd level institution offering a programme of study accredited by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists
* Be registered with CORU or show proof of pending registration at application stage
* Post-qualification work experience as an Occupational Therapist within disability services/mental health services
* Evidence of a commitment to continuous professional development (CPD)
Benefits:
* Company Pension
* Comprehensive Induction process
* Continuous Professional Development