Occupational Therapist – Portlaoise

Occupational Therapist - Portlaoise

In partnership with the HSE, Cpl Healthcare are recruiting for a locum staff grade Occupational Therapist, HSE Spraoi Children’s Disability Network Team Covers South Laois Network area Based in Spraoi Centre, Portlaoise, Co Laois

Working as part of the medical inpatients service, as an Occupational Therapist, you will be responsible for the provision of a high-quality service for clients and will be required to work in conjunction with other MDT members to meet the needs of the population they serve.

Job Responsibilities:

·      Be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and review of treatment/intervention programs for service users according to service standards.

·      Manage own caseload in accordance with the needs of the post – including discharge planning and/or transition of service user between services as appropriate.

·      Collaborate with service users, family, carers, and other staff in treatment/intervention planning and in the provision of support and advice.

·      Attend clinics, review meetings, team meetings, case conferences, ward rounds, etc. as designated by the Senior Occupational Therapist/Occupational Therapist Manager.

·      Have the knowledge and ability to implement the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply to the role.

·      Administrative tasks such as organizing, maintaining, and ordering equipment, participating in audits, participating in service improvements, and representing the OT department at meetings.

The Candidate:

·      A recognized qualification in Occupational Therapy with CORU registration

·      Ideally some experience working in an acute hospital setting, however, we will experience levels considered. We welcome applications from new graduates.

·      Permission to work in Ireland

·       Professional approach to work

·      Flexibility in work practice

For an immediate interview please forward your CV to [email protected] FAO Kami

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