Occupational Therapist Clinical Specialist, Older Persons
Location: HSE Mid West – University Hospital Limerick (UHL)
Grade Code: 3824
Contact: Leonora Carey, Occupational Therapist Manager – Email: Leonora.Carey@hse.ie – Phone: 087 3910988
Purpose: The successful candidate will deliver an integrated expert occupational therapy service to meet the needs of patients within the Care of the Older Person setting. The role includes providing advanced clinical knowledge and expertise, designing and implementing high‑quality services, and acting as a Clinical Lead for the Older Person specialty across ED, Acute Geriatric, Medical/Surgical wards, and broader HSE Mid West Acute Services.
* Provide advanced clinical expertise to design and implement a high‑quality occupational therapy service.
* Act as an expert Clinical Lead in the Care of the Older Person specialty; contribute to the leadership and development of OT colleagues.
* Plan, coordinate, deliver, and evaluate Older Adult services in collaboration with the Occupational Therapist Manager and multidisciplinary team.
* Contribute to the development of the Occupational Therapy service, aligning with a National Centre of Excellence, National Strategy, and Clinical Care Programmes.
* Abide by the Code of Ethics of the Association of Occupational Therapists of Ireland.
Key Attributes: Advanced clinical knowledge, evidence‑based practice, strong leadership, collaborative approach, commitment to ethical standards.
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