HealthcareDirect are currently looking to employ a Full-Time Occupational Therapist to join our team with immediate effect to fill a role in Galway. You will work in a HSE facility which provides specialist seating assessment to members of the community. You will work in a fully supported environment and have regular contact with our Occupational Therapy Clinical Manager. Salary is commensurate with experience. If you feel that you are the right person for the role we would love to hear from you.
12 Month Fixed Term Contract
The successful candidate will have the following key responsibilities:
- Deliver a comprehensive Occupational Therapy service to Adults with postural and seating needs
- Be able to adjust specialist seating and equipment
- Be able to independently manage our stock of specialist equipment
- Devise and carry out appropriate assessments e.g. seating, hoist & slings, functional and identify equipment needs xes 2006-2
- Work with other Healthcare Professionals such as Nurses, Social Worker, Speech &Language Therapists, Physiotherapists etc
- Liaise with patients’ families and other relevant agencies
- Active engagement in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) e.g. Staff Training Days
- Participate in the service Annual Performance Review System
Characteristics we value:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Good practical skills
- Ability to work in a team
- Problem –solving approach
- Be able to work autonomously
Prerequisites:
- Be able for an immediate start date
- Minimum of 1 year working as an Occupational Therapist
- Experience in providing Occupational Therapy intervention to the adult population with postural needs
- Assessment of specialist seating experience is essential for this role
- Degree qualified
- CORU registration
- Membership of the AOTI
- Full driver’s license and access to a car
- Occupational Therapy Private Indemnity Insurance
Healthcare Direct have a highly experienced team of Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists supported by Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Managers. We specialise in providing healthcare services to the public and private sectors across Ireland. We provide patient centred quality care in a wide range of settings including community hospitals, nursing and residential care settings, specialist care centres, and also private sessions in
