Occupational Therapist, Senior (Stroke Early Supported Discharge)Naas General HospitalThere is currently one, permanent, whole-time vacancy for a Senior Occupational Therapist, Early Supported Discharge (ESD) Stroke, located in the Occupational Therapy Department, Naas General Hospital, Naas, Co KildareThe successful candidate will be based in Naas General Hospital but will provide an ESD service to Stroke survivors in the catchment areas of Kildare & West Wicklow working to support the early discharge of patients who meet the criteria for ESD.The successful candidate may be required to work in any service area within the vicinity as the need arises.A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Senior Occupational Therapist Early Supported Discharge (Stroke) from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled**Please note we do not accept CV's for this post - applications are only accepted**Informal EnquiriesJoan ElliottOccupational Therapist ManagerNaas General HospitalEmail: Phone: Áine CoeClinical Specialist Occupational TherapistNaas General HospitalEmail: Ph: HR Point of ContactOlivia GirvinHR Recruitment OfficerHSE Dublin and MidlandsEmail: Tel: Purpose of the PostThe Occupational Therapist, Senior ESD for Stroke will:Be responsible for the establishment and provision of a high-quality Occupational Therapy Service to Stroke survivors as part of an Early Supported Discharge framework and in accordance with standards of professional practice.To work with the Occupational Therapist Manager and other members of the Occupational Therapy team, and in conjunction with other ESD for stroke team members, to co-ordinate and develop the service to meet the needs of the population it serves in line with the objectives of the organisation and the National Clinical Programme for Stroke.Eligibility CriteriaStatutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience, EtcCandidates for appointment must:(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 three years full time (or an aggregate of three years) post qualification clinical experience.AND(iii) 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(iv) 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.Annual Registration(i) On appointment practitioners must maintain annual registration on theOccupational Therapists Register maintained by the Occupational TherapistsRegistration Board at CORUAND(ii) Practitioners must confirm annual registration with CORU to the HSE by way of the annual Patient Safety Assurance Certificate (PSAC).HealthCandidates 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.CharacterCandidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character**Please note only completed application forms are accepted for this role**