Internal Competition Only, Senior Occupational Therapist

Internal Competition

Senior Occupational Therapist

Full time/part time Permanent Panel

With Assignment to the following areas:

• Assistive Technology 0.5
• Out-patients Paediatric Brain Injury Services 0.5

Applications are invited for the above post from suitably qualified persons.

We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic, self-motivated Senior Occupational Therapist for 1 WTE Senior OT position. It is planned to match these posts to create one full time equivalent role, but these positions may be matched with another service area to create a full-time post depending on the experience of successful candidates and priority OT service need. Applicants should indicate the speciality area/s that are being applied for in their cover letter and should be based on relevant competency and experience. The person appointed will be expected to work as part of an inter-disciplinary team and will be responsible for supervising Staff Grade Therapists, Therapy Assistants and Students. We are committed to Continuous Professional Development and can therefore provide opportunities to broaden your range of clinical skills.

The candidate must, on the latest date for receiving completed application forms for the post, possess:

Ø A BScOT or Dip. COT or an equivalent Occupational Therapy qualification.

Ø A minimum of 3 years post qualification experience is required with a minimum of 9 months working in the area of paediatrics/assistive technology.

Ø Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills essential.

Ø Evidence of post graduate clinical education in the area of neurorehabilitation is desirable.

Ø Experience in the role of clinical supervisor for students, therapy assistants and junior staff is desirable.

Informal enquiries and job descriptions are available on request from Ms. Lisa Held, Occupational Therapy Manager via email at lisa.held@nrh.ie

Applicants may be shortlisted, and a panel may be formed from those interviewed for future temporary positions.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and support a smoke-free workplace policy.