Senior Occupational Therapist Palliative Care · 1.0WTE (35 hours) · Indefinite Duration · H.S.E.
funded · Based in Harold's Cross in Palliative Care The Senior Occupational Therapist will work in conjunction with the Occupational Therapist Manager in ensuring the coordination, development and delivery of a quality, client-centred Occupational Therapy Service to meet the needs of the service user group and the objectives of the organisation.
The Senior Occupational Therapist will be responsible for the provision of a high standard Occupational Therapy service in a designated area * and will carry out clinical and educational duties as assigned by the Occupational Therapist Manager.
The successful candidate will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
*Designated area refers to the Occupational Therapy Departments in any of the following areas; the inpatient unit, outpatient service or Community Palliative Care Team in Harold's Cross, Wicklow or Blackrock.
We have one vacancy: - Indefinate Duration Essential Requirements Qualification: · Be registered on the Occupational Therapists Register maintained by the Occupational Therapists Registration Board at CORU or satisfy the conditions set out in Section 91.
Experience: · 3 years post qualification clinical experience with 1-year experience working in palliative care
Desirable Requirements Qualification: · Membership of the Association of Occupational Therapists of Ireland (AOTI) and /or equivalent Occupational Therapy professional body
· Membership of a relevant AOTI Advisory Group
· Post graduate training / qualifications in Palliative Care
Experience: · Experience in the professional supervision of Staff Grade Occupational Therapists and/or Occupational Therapy Assistants
· Participation in regular standards setting, outcome measurement, clinical audit and research
Informal enquiries for this recruitment panel advertisement are most welcome.
Please contact Orlaith Martin | Interim Occupational Therapist Manager | 01-4068712 | ****** A detailed Job Description & Person Specification can be downloaded below or by contacting the HR Department | ****** | (01) 491 2594. Latest date for receipt of applications is 12 PM on Monday 10th of March 2025. A panel may be formed from which future Senior Occupational Therapist (indefinite duration, full time, part time) positions may be filled in line with Our Lady's Hospice & Care Services panel management guidelines.
Our Lady's Hospice & Care Services is an equal opportunities employer and supports a smoke free environment.