Occupational Therapist, Senior (Supplementary Campaign):

The Senior Occupational Therapist will work in conjunction with other team members in co-ordinating and developing the 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 quality Occupational Therapy service and will carry out clinical and educational duties as required.

The Senior Occupational Therapist will:

Professional / Clinical

• Be responsible for the maintenance of standards of practice of self and staff appointed to clinical / designated area(s).
• Be responsible for managing own caseload and for assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of treatment programmes for service users according to service standards.
• Participate in the integrated discharge planning process in line with the HSE Code of Practice.

Education and Training

• Participate in mandatory training programmes.
• Participate in continuing professional development including in-service training, attending and presenting at conferences / courses relevant to practice, contributing to research etc. as agreed by the Occupational Therapist Manager.
• Engage in professional clinical Occupational Therapist supervision with the Occupational Therapist Manager.

Health & Safety

• Promote a safe working environment in accordance with Health and Safety legislation.
• Be aware of and implement agreed policies, procedures and safe professional practice by adhering to relevant legislation, regulations and standards.
• Actively participate in risk management issues, identify risks and take responsibility for appropriate action.

Administrative

• Be responsible for the co-ordination and delivery of service in designated area(s).
• Review and allocate resources within the designated area, in collaboration with the Occupational Therapist Manager and relevant others.
• Promote good working practice and uniformity of standards of best practice.

Please see job specification for full details including post specific requirements.

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The deadline for completed application forms to be received is Friday, 16th December 2022 @ 15.00