Job description
On behalf of our client in the public health sector, we are now recruiting for a Senior/Staff Grade Occupational Therapist to be based in the primary care team in Waterford City.
Key Responsibilities:
Professional/Clinical
* Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and reviewing treatment programs.
* Manage caseload and collaborate with service users, families, and staff in treatment planning.
* Plan service user discharge or transition appropriately.
* Document assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes according to standards.
* Communicate assessment results and treatment recommendations to the team.
* Participate in team meetings, clinics, and case conferences.
* Perform duties timely, maintain quality standards, and participate in audits.
* Seek advice when needed and adhere to professional standards and ethics.
* Operate within Occupational Therapy practice guidelines.
Education & Training
* Engage in mandatory and continuous professional development.
Health & Safety
* Work safely and ensure the safety of self and others.
* Adhere to policies, procedures, and relevant regulations.
* Identify risks and take appropriate action.
* Document and report near misses, hazards, and accidents.
* Comply with HIQA standards and protocols.
* Promote and participate in sustainability initiatives.
Administrative
* Contribute to service planning, improvements, and quality standards.
* Comply with procedures for assistive equipment and maintain administrative records.
* Assist with equipment organization and participate in audits and outcome measurements.
* Represent the department in meetings and conferences.
* Engage in relevant IT developments and stay updated on organizational and health service changes.
Skills & Knowledge:
* Hold a relevant educational degree and be registered with the appropriate body.
* Demonstrate sufficient clinical knowledge, clinical reasoning skills, and evidence-based practice to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the role.
* Demonstrate an appropriate level of understanding of the Occupational Therapy process, the underpinning theory, and its application to the role.
* Within practice, demonstrate sound clinical and professional judgement consistent with accepted models of Occupational Therapy practice.
* Demonstrate commitment to continuing professional development.
* Demonstrate a willingness to develop IT skills relevant to the role.
* The post holder must also possess the skills of planning & managing resources, teamwork, communication, commitment to providing a quality service, and evaluating information & judging situations.
If you feel you meet the above requirements, please do not hesitate to apply.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From €62,038.00 per year
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
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