Occupational Therapist -Permanent-Partime- Dublin

HealthcareDirect are currently seeking a Staff Grade Occupational Therapist to join our team in Dublin, initially on a part-time basis with potential to increase hours based on candidate availability and caseload growth. You will work in a community hospital and private nursing homes based in Dublin. You will work in a fully supported environment lead by our OT Clinical Manager and be given the opportunity to work autonomously in the private healthcare sector. Salary is commensurate with experience. If you feel that you are the right person for the role we would love to hear from you.

The successful candidate will have the following key responsibilities:

• Deliver a comprehensive Occupational Therapy service to Adults and Older Adults consisting of physical, sensory and cognitive assessment and treatment.

• Devise and carry out appropriate assessments e.g. functional and meaningful activities of daily living, seating, hoist & slings.
• Support a safe discharge to the person’s own home, including carrying out home visits and liaising with community services.   
• Work with other Healthcare Professionals such as Nurses, Speech & Language Therapists and Physiotherapists.
• Liaise with patients’ families and other relevant agencies.
• Active engagement in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) e.g. Staff Training Days
• Engage in service improvement initiatives.
• 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

Prerequisites:

• Experience in providing OT to the elderly population
• CORU registration
• Membership of the AOTI
• Full driver’s license and access to a car
• 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 patients’ homes. As such, we see a broad and diverse range of clinical presentations.

Healthcare Direct fully believes in supporting its staff members and supporting employees with Continuing Professional Deve