Senior Occupational Therapist

Senior Occupational Therapist working with Children

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 physical disability in Ireland. www.crc.ie

· Specialist interdisciplinary teams delivering quality, evidenced-based services for children with physical disability.

· Child and family centered work with local community-based teams, delivering assessment, intervention and education.

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

· Strong research and education ethos.

· Work as part of interdisciplinary teams and become a member of the Occupational Therapy professional network at the CRC, supported with supervision, CPD and education.

The successful candidates must have the following essential requirements:

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

- Three years relevant post qualification experience including working with children with disabilities.

- Experience working with children and/or adults with physical disability in one or more of the following areas – Motor Management; Complex Tone; Upper Limb; FEDS (Feeding, Eating, Drinking and Swallowing); Neuromuscular; BPI (Brachial Plexus Injury); Alternative and Augmentative communication and/or Assistive Technology.

- Excellent communication, initiative, and time management skills.

- Flexibility and strong teamwork skills.

- Fluency in spoken and written English.

Desirable requirements:

- Experience delivering education

- Conducting or assisting with relevant research in the area of disability

- Advanced CPD and/ or postgraduate education in relevant areas of physical disability.

- Experience in coordinating and leading specialist clinics, working at a consultative level.

- 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. Department of Health Salary Scale apply, Senior Occupational Therapist (€61,424 - €72,325)

Please apply through the Rezoomo link. Applications must be received on or before 1st November 2024. Informal enquires to Nicola Doyle, CRC Occupational Therapy Manager, phone (003531 8542293) or email: ndoyle@crc.ie.

A panel may be created from this campaign from which current and future permanent, specified purpose, whole-time and part-time posts for CRC National Specialist Support Services will be filled.

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This role is subject to HSE Approval.

We reserve the right to close this competition early if we receive a very high volume of applications