Cpl Healthcare, in partnership with The Children’s Disability Network Team (CDNT), is seeking a dedicated Staff Grade Occupational Therapist to join their team. This role involves working with children and young people (0-18 years) with a range of complex needs, utilizing an interdisciplinary approach and a family-centred model of care.
This position is aligned with HSE PayScale's, offering competitive salary and benefits in accordance with public sector standards.
Key Responsibilities:
* Work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to develop and deliver client-centered, holistic care.
* Conduct assessments of children and young people with complex needs to identify areas of need and potential intervention.
* Develop and deliver intervention programmes to address the identified areas of need in accordance with the best practice guidelines.
* Monitor the progress of the intervention and make adjustments as required.
* Provide advice, support and training to families and carers, as well as other healthcare professionals, to facilitate the implementation of intervention programmes.
* Participate in the Assessment of Need (AON) process and conduct AON under the disability act.
* Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all interventions provided and ensure all documentation meets professional and service standards.
* Keep up-to-date with best practice guidelines, relevant legislation, policies and procedures.
Minimum Requirements:
* A recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy.
* CORU registration as an Occupational Therapist.
* Minimum of 1 year post-qualification experience as an Occupational Therapist.
* Experience working with children and young people with complex needs.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with fluency in English.
* The ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative.
* Good organisational and time management skills.
* Ability to travel to different locations as required.
* Experience of working in a community-based service.
This is an excellent opportunity to work with a supportive and experienced interdisciplinary team in the delivery of high-quality care to children and young people with complex needs.
If you are interested in this role and meet the essential criteria, please forward your CV to Apply or call Grace for more information on + Apply.
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