Job Location:Dublin 16 Hours of Work per week:37 hours Orange Recruitment are seeking a Basic Grade Occupational Therapist, you will work with residents with severe and enduring mental illness and complex needs. This is a pivotal post with responsibility to lead and manage an Occupational Therapy caseload in a hospital setting. Responsibilities will include: Ensure that the highest standard of clinical care in Occupational Therapy is planned and delivered and meets objectives in line with local and national standards. Assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation of treatment/intervention programmes for residents and patients according to professional standards. Collaboration with resident, family, carers and other staff in goal setting and treatment/intervention planning. Participate in the multi-disciplinary/healthcare team and work in co-operation and collaboration with team members. Maintain comprehensive clinical records of assessments, interventions carried out and discussions relating to residents. Provide Occupational Therapy Services within a legally compliant framework, and ensure efficient and effective services within a defined budgetary framework. Be an active member of the Clinical Governance Committee and to assist in the development and implementation of strategic and operational plans. Receive monthly supervision from Senior Occupational Therapist. The successful candidate will meet the following requirements: Be registered on the Occupational Therapists Register maintained by the Occupational Therapists Registration Board at CORU. Hold a degree in Occupational Therapy or an equivalent qualification and be eligible for membership with the AOTI. Have strong knowledge and understanding of health, safety and other statutory regulations affecting a healthcare organisation. Be an energetic team player with excellent interpersonal skills Demonstrate proficient IT skills Be responsible in approach and patient/resident friendly Be self-confident, enthusiastic and persuasive with an ability to influence and negotiate. the Employer offers a competitive package, includingbenefits: Free onsite staff parking Subsidized staff restaurant Contributory pension Career development Comprehensive training programmes Further education support Recharge Employee Wellbeing programme Employee assistance programme Long Service Recognition Cycle to work scheme