Job Summary
Nua Healthcare Services (Nua) is one of Ireland's leading Private Healthcare Providers, specialising in Residential and Supported Living Services, to both Children and Adults with a range of complex support needs.
We support people in reaching their full potential, to have a meaningful life through the supports of the services we provide to them.
Job Objectives
To meet the ongoing expansion of the service, we are currently seeking applications from suitably qualified Basic Grade Occupational Therapist interested in joining Nua Healthcare's Occupational Therapy team.
The role is a hybrid model of working with opportunities to work from home, in our office based in Naas Co. Kildare and conduct assessment and intervention in Nua Healthcare Centres as required.
Main Responsibilities
* Clinical: 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 but not limited to Consultant Psychiatrists, Behaviour Specialists, Nurses, Clinical Psychologists, Speech and Language Therapists, Social Care Workers and Assistance Support Workers to meet the person-centred needs of service users on your caseload
* 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
* Complete assessments of service users' sensory processing and advise on strategies to best support their sensory processing difficulties
* 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 individual's abilities and preferences.
Education and Training
* Complete any mandatory trainings assigned through Nua Healthcare's Learning Management System.
* Attending internal/external conferences/courses relevant to practice.
* Participate in and follow up on actions set or learnings identified from clinical supervision and performance appraisals.
Quality Improvement
* Participate in the annual Occupational Therapy Department Strategic Planning meetings and support the attainment of strategic goals.
* Contribute to the sharing of knowledge and best practice both within the Occupational Therapy Department and wider Nua Healthcare Service.
* Promote the Nua Healthcare Occupational Therapy Department at both a local and national level.
Health & Safety
* Promote a safe working environment in accordance with Health and Safety legislation.
* Be aware of and implement agreed policies, procedures and safe professional practice by adhering to relevant legislation, regulations and standards.
* Actively participate in risk management issues, identify risks and take responsibility for appropriate action.
* Report any incidents/accidents/near misses in accordance with Nua Healthcare policies and procedures.
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.
* Knowledge of individual care planning and experience contributing to individual risk assessment.
* Post-qualification work experience as an Occupational Therapist within disability services/mental health services.
* Evidence of a commitment to continuous professional development (CPD).
* Experience in the implementation of sensory integration approaches with a recognised sensory integration course completed.
Benefits
* Education assistance scheme and funding for continuous professional development.
* Flexible Hybrid working options.
* Company Pension.
* Continuous Professional Development.
* Fantastic development & career opportunities.
* Life Assurance/Death-in-Service.
* Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave.
* Education Assistance.
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
* Bike to work Scheme.
* Refer/Retain a friend bonus.
* Discounts with Retailers - Nationwide.