Occupational Therapist – Tallaght New

Occupational Therapist - Tallaght Hospital

In partnership with the HSE, Cpl Healthcare are recruiting for a locum staff grade Occupational Therapist, based in Tallaght Hospital.

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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