Senior Occupational Therapist
The Senior Occupational Therapist will provide specialist Occupational Therapy services to older adults with Psychiatry of Later Life needs within the Cluain Lair Unit, Mullingar.
This post has a particular emphasis onseating and specialist equipment assessment, reflecting the complex physical and functional needs of an ageing mental health population. The post holder will work as part of a multidisciplinary mental health team, delivering high-quality OT assessment and intervention while supporting mental health–focused occupational therapy practice within the service.
Responsibilities of Senior Occupational Therapist
Provide comprehensiveOccupational Therapy assessments and interventionsfor older adults with mental health needs.
Lead onseating and specialist equipment assessments, including:
Seating assessment, prescription, review and adjustment
Pressure care considerations
Postural management in collaboration with relevant disciplines
Completefunctional assessmentsto inform care planning, discharge planning and ongoing intervention.
Plan and deliverindividual and group-based OT interventionsappropriate to Psychiatry of Later Life.
Contribute to mental health OT assessments, with support from senior mental health OT colleagues where required.
Work collaboratively as part of theMultidisciplinary Mental Health Team, including nursing, medical, psychology and allied health colleagues.
Liaise with families, carers and external agencies as appropriate.
Provide specialist OT input and advice regarding seating and equipment to the wider team.
Maintain accurate clinical documentation in line with professional and organisational standards.
Participate in service development, audit and quality improvement initiatives.
Engage in continuing professional development and supervision.
Support and contribute to student education or staff support as required.
Requirements of Senior Occupational Therapist
Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
Registration with CORU
Significant post-qualification experience as an Occupational Therapist
Demonstrable experience inseating assessment and specialist equipment provision
Experience completingfunctional assessmentswith older adults
To apply please click apply or contact jreid@medforce.ie
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