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.
Role Overview
We are seeking applications from energetic and enthusiastic individuals to join our team as Basic Grade Occupational Therapists interested in joining Nua Healthcare's Occupational Therapy team.
Key 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.
Requirements
* Qualification: 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.