We are currently seeking a highly-motivated
Occupational Therapist – Senior Grade
to join our team in
Cork Children's Services, Curraheen, Cork
.
Contract Type:
Permanent
Contract Hours:
17.5 hours per week
Salary Scale:
€62,072 to 73,477 pro rata per annum.
Annual Leave Entitlement:
33 days proportionately less for less hours worked.
Overview of the Post
Enable Ireland delivers children's services through the Children's Disability Network Teams (CDNT) under the national Progressing Disabilities Services (PDS) model for children and young people with complex needs arising from a disability.
The post holder will be responsible for the provision of a range of Occupational Therapy services for young people (0-18 years) and their families within an interdisciplinary framework.
Service will include assessment and intervention, clinical supervision and ongoing service development.
This will be delivered through a family-centred approach across a variety of settings including the clinic, preschools, schools, children's homes and community settings.
Overview of Duties & Responsibilities
See Job Description for full list.
The successful candidate will have
Be registered, or eligible for registration, on the Occupational Therapists Register with CORU at time of application and provide proof of statutory registration before a contract of employment can be issued.
Have three years full time (or an aggregate of three years) post-qualification clinical experience.
Have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and professional ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office.
Provide proof of Statutory Registration on the Occupational Therapists Register maintained by the Occupational Therapists Registration Board at CORU.
On appointment, practitioners must maintain annual registration on the Occupational Therapists Register maintained by the Occupational Therapists Registration Board at CORU.
Practitioners must confirm annual registration with CORU to Enable Ireland.
Be eligible to work in the State.
Have clinical experience working with children and their families as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Have relevant postgraduate training specific to children with disabilities (0-18 years) e.g. postural management, assistive technology, neurodevelopmental approaches, sensory processing, neuro-affirmative approaches.
Experience providing clinical supervision to basic grade OTs and/or students.
Have access to own transport.
Benefits
Excellent internal and external training opportunities
Generous annual leave entitlements
Long service reward scheme
Pay adjusted Maternity Leave
Pay adjusted Adoptive Leave
Pay adjusted Paternity Leave
Equal Opportunity Employer
Enable Ireland is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Closing date for applications:
21st April ****
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