Peamount Healthcare was founded in **** as a Tuberculosis (TB) Sanatorium by the Women's National Health Association.
With the decline in the incidence of TB in later years, more accommodation became available for other services.
In ****, at the request of the Department of Health, a residential unit for people with an intellectual disability was opened.
Over time as the needs of the community changed, Peamount developed a wider range of healthcare services.
The focus of the Peamount Healthcare'
Skills and attributes
Communication
Clinical Knowledge
Organised
Goal Orientated
Description
Job Specification and Terms and Conditions
OVERVIEW
Campaign Reference -
RQ****
Job Title & Grade -
Occupational Therapist
Tenure -
Permanent Full Time
Hours of Work -
35 Hours – the allocation of these hours will be at the discretion of the Department Head and in accordance with needs of service
Department -
Occupational Therapy
Location of Post -
Peamount Healthcare, Newcastle, Co.
Dublin
Working Model -
Fully Onsite
Remuneration -
Current salary scale with effect from 1st August ****: €44,563 (point 1) to €63,786 (point 14).
Annual Leave -
As per Health Service Executive (HSE) - 27 Days
Closing Date -
Monday October 20th
Proposed Interview Date -
To be confirmed - At least 1 weeks' notice will be provided
Take Up Appointment -
Successful applicant(s) must be available to take up the role within a reasonable timeframe
Reporting Relationship -
Occupational Therapy Manager
Peamount Healthcare is an independent voluntary organisation that provides a range of high-quality health and social care services.
We help people return home after a serious illness, we provide safe and homely residential care for those who need it, and we support people to live as independently as possible in the community.
OUR VALUES
Person centred
– seeing each person as unique, giving them a voice and focusing on ability.
Respect
– creating a supportive environment where everyone is given courteous and respectful care and support.
Excellence
– enabling interdisciplinary teams to deliver high quality integrated care, meaningful outcomes with a focus on continuous improvement.
Team working
– fostering an inclusive, healthy working environment where people are valued and recognised for their individual and shared achievements.
Quality improvement
– supporting teams to embed continuous improvement methodology as part of everything we do.
Education & Research
– partnering with academia to support education, learning, research and evidence-based care.
BENEFITS OF WORKING IN PEAMOUNT
Pension
Yearly Increment
Bike to Work Scheme
Free Parking
Onsite Cafe
Employee Assistance Programme
Educational Funding
Subsidised Canteen
Award Winning Tranquillity Room
Staff/Family Fun Days
PURPOSE OF THE POST
The Occupational Therapist will be responsible for the provision of a high quality person-centred Occupational Therapy service to a designated clinical area(s) and will carry out clinical, educational and administrative duties as assigned by the Senior Occupational Therapist/Occupational Therapy Manager.
PLEASE SEE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION ATTACHED.
Peamount Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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