Senior Occupational Therapist – Adult Services (105853)
St. Michaels HouseJob description
St. Michael’s House Senior Occupational Therapist- Adult Services Part-time (17.5 hrs) - Permanent St. Michael’s House seeks to employ proactive and progressive individuals who identify with the ethos of providing a continuum of innovative services that support people with a disability to integrate with their community. We are currently seeking applications from Occupational Therapists interested in joining the established Adult Services Occupational Therapy team. This recruitment process is carried out to fill a permanent half-time (17.5 hrs) Senior Occupational Therapist post working in Adult Services. The post will be based in St. Michael’s House Coolock Clinic. The post may involve service provision across Adult Services in St. Michael’s House. Line Management and supervision will be provided by the Occupational Therapy Manager. Benefits HSE Pay Scale (incremental*) Premium Payments Sick Pay Scheme Paid Maternity Leave Pension Cycle to Work Scheme Generous Annual Leave Employee Assistance Programme Comprehensive Induction Training / CPD Career Progression Please outline in your cover letter/CV your suitability for the role with the above in mind, as candidates will be short-listed for interview based on the above criteria. Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted. Applicants are expected to be available to attend an in-person interview. A panel may be formed of candidates successful at interview for additional vacancies that may arise. Salary Scales will be in line with current HSE consolidated pay scales Point 1: €65,197 to Point 9: €76,767 pro rata (based on 35 hour week) St. Michaels House is an equal opportunities employer
Requirements
• Hold a Diploma/Degree/Masters in Occupational Therapy from a 3rd level institution offering a programme of study accredited by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists • Be registered as an Occupational Therapist with CORU • Have a minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience working as an Occupational Therapist- to include experience working as an Occupational Therapist in adult intellectual disability services or another area highly relevant to the post • Evidence of continuous professional development (CPD) with relevance to the post Nice to have • Experience in supporting 24-hour postural management needs with a recognised seating/postural management course(s) completed • Experience in the implementation of sensory processing approaches with relevant training in this area • Experience and understanding of dementia care and the associated Occupational Therapy supports • Willing to travel for work purposes with a full clean driving licence and use of a car