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Senior Occupational Therapist, Gormanston, County Meath, Ireland
Job Description:
Job Summary
Nua Healthcare Services (Nua) is one of Ireland’s leading private healthcare providers, specialising in residential and supported living services for children and adults with complex support needs.
We seek energetic and enthusiastic individuals to join our team. The successful candidate will receive comprehensive training and development. Candidates must be highly motivated, creative, and passionate about engaging with service users to enrich their lives.
Job Objectives
To support our expansion, we are recruiting qualified Senior Grade Occupational Therapists for our new centre in Gormanston, Co Meath. Responsibilities include:
* Living our mission, vision, and values.
* Managing a caseload of children and adults, providing assessments and interventions across self-care, leisure, and work activities.
* Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to meet service users’ needs.
* Conducting environmental and postural assessments, and advising on sensory processing strategies.
* Supporting transitions from hospital stays, promoting independence, and facilitating group therapy programs.
* Documenting assessments and treatment plans to professional standards.
* Supporting stakeholders and advising educational settings.
* Supervising students and participating in training and professional development.
* Ensuring a safe working environment.
Skills and Qualifications
Qualifications:
* Degree/Master in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution.
* Registered with CORU or pending registration proof.
Knowledge & Experience:
* Knowledge of relevant standards and legislation.
* At least 3 years post-qualification experience in disability or mental health services.
* Experience in sensory integration approaches with certification.
* Commitment to CPD.
Skills:
* Leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced team, with excellent communication and organisational skills.
* Reliable, flexible, and self-motivated.
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