Job Summary The Occupational Therapy Team are looking for a suitable candidate to join their team as an Occupational Therapy Assistant.
The Occupational Therapy Assistant's role will be to work under the direction and guidance of the Occupational Therapy Manager or supervising Occupational Therapist to support the provision of high-quality patient-centred therapy services and to manage administrative duties, maintain hygiene and health and safety policies as appropriate.
Job Grade Occupational Therapy Assistant Working Hours 39 Hours Per Week Qualifications Candidates must have at the closing date for receipt of applications: Possess the Certificate in Health Service Skills or Healthcare Support with Occupational Therapy Assistant modules 1 and 2 at Level 5 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) maintained by Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI).
OR Possess a relevant healthcare qualification at not less than Level 5 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) maintained by Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) and give an undertaking to participate in the appropriate Occupational Therapy Assistant training modules 1 and 2 within 1 year of taking up duty.
OR Are currently employed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant, Healthcare Assistant, Attendant, Multi-Task Attendant or in a comparable role for at least 1 year and give an undertaking to acquire the appropriate Level 5 or Occupational Therapy Assistant training programme within 1 year of taking up duty.
AND Candidates must have the personal competence and capacity to properly discharge the duties of the role.
Desirable Qualifications or Experience Demonstrate depth and breadth of experience as relevant to this role.
Experience in a palliative care setting. Location This position is primarily based at Marymount University Hospital & Hospice in Curraheen, Cork.
However, the work location may be subject to change based on the evolving requirements of the service.
Closing Date: 10:00, 25th November 2024