The Brothers of Charity Services in Ireland provide a variety of services and supports to over 6,500 people with an intellectual disability or autism, and their families, throughout Counties Clare, Cork, Galway, Kerry, Kilkenny, Limerick, Roscommon, Tipperary, Wexford and Waterford.The supports, which include residential, respite, day, host families, home based, and multidisciplinary, are provided by nearly 6,000 staff with a variety of professional backgrounds and experience, and who are motiv
The Brothers of Charity Services in Ireland provide a variety of services and supports to over 6,500 people with an intellectual disability or autism, and their families, throughout Counties Clare, Cork, Galway, Kerry, Kilkenny, Limerick, Roscommon, Tipperary, Wexford and Waterford.The supports, which include residential, respite, day, host families, home based, and multidisciplinary, are provided by nearly 6,000 staff with a variety of professional backgrounds and experience, and who are motiv Show more
Skills and attributes
* Occupational Therapist
Description
Applications are invited for the following position:
Occupational Therapist – Staff Grade
Full-time Permanent Post
Location: Bawnmore, Limerick City
Candidates for appointment must:
1. Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience:
(i) Be registered, or be eligible for registration, on the Occupational Therapists Register maintained by the Occupational Therapists Registration Board at CORU AND
(ii) Have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and professional ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office AND
(iii) Provide proof of Statutory Registration on the Occupational Therapists Register maintained by the Occupational Therapists Registration Board at CORU before a contract of employment can be issued.
2. Annual Registration:
(i) On appointment practitioners must maintain annual registration on the Occupational Therapists Register maintained by the Occupational Therapists Registration Board at CORU AND
(ii) Practitioners must confirm annual registration with CORU to the HSE by way of the annual Patient Safety Assurance Certificate (PSAC).
3. Health:
Candidates for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.
4. Character:
Candidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character.
* Experience of working within the area of adult disability services
* Experience of multidisciplinary and/or interdisciplinary working
* Commitment to work in partnership with other disciplines and other service providers
* Good communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
* Commitment to ongoing training, development and supervision
* Experience carrying out assessments and interventions in relation to everyday functioning, equipment provision and seating/postural management
Informal Enquiries: Laura O’Connell, Senior Occupational Therapist 087 6884042
Closing date for receipt of completed application forms is Friday 11th of July.
Interviews will be held on Thursday the 17th of July.
Short listing of applications may apply. Panels may be formed as a result of the interview process. Candidates who are placed on a panel will be considered for subsequent vacancies for a period of up to one year for this grade. These vacancies could be for permanent, part time, relief hours, fixed term or temporary positions.
The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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