Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist

Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist

Paediatric Neuro-disability, with special interest in Brachial Plexus Palsy

CRC National Specialist Service

Permanent fulltime post (35 hours) with CRC National Specialist Services, based at Dublin, Ireland.

This post is based at CRC Clontarf. The post holder will have to travel to other sites from time to time in accordance with service needs.

Unique opportunity to be part of a National Specialist Service dedicated to enhancing the lives of children and adults with neuro disability in Ireland. www.crc.ie

Role:

· Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist delivering quality, evidenced-based services in the area of motor management for children with primary physical disability/neuro disability, primarily Brachial Plexus Palsy.

· Delivery of assessments, targeted intervention, pre/post operative rehabilitation.

· Mentoring colleagues, delivering education to local and regional therapists, active involvement in outreach services and conducting relevant research and service development.

Benefits:

· Be part of a large but close-knit multi-disciplinary team including HSCPs, Pediatricians, and Orthopaedic Surgeons.

· Opportunity to provide specialist family centered, expert support to children, families, and their community-based Primary care or Childrens Disability National teams (CDNT).

· Purpose-built center in Dublin with onsite and virtual consultations, and travel to deliver outreach services nationally.

· Dedicated, protected time for research and Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

· Access to state-of-the-art therapeutic equipment, assessment tools, splinting and casting materials.

The successful candidate must have the following essential requirements:

- A recognised Occupational Therapist qualification and current registration with CORU.

- Five years relevant post qualification experience, the majority working with clients with paediatric primary physical disability/neuro-disability, in particular brachial plexus palsy.

- Evidence of achievements in the areas of clinical audit, quality improvement initiatives, practice development, teaching, and research.

- Excellent communication, initiative, time management, report writing and teamwork skills.

- Direct experience of teaching and mentoring peers.

- Experience in coordinating clinics and leading and working at a consultative level in clinics alongside medical consultants and other lead therapists.

Desirable requirements:

- Experience developing relevant educational material including course delivery, lecturing etc

- Advanced CPD and/ or postgraduate education in relevant area(s).

- Experience in managing databases and conducting audits.

It must be clearly demonstrated in your CV and supporting statement how you meet the required skills, competencies, and knowledge for the post. Informal enquiries to Nicola Doyle, CRC Occupational Therapy Manager, phone (003531 8542293) or email:ndoyle@crc.ie. Department of Health Salary Scale apply, Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist (€65,793 - €76,348).

Please apply through the Rezoomo link.. Applications must be received on or before 11th November.

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