Full-time – 6 month contract
Occupational Therapist
HealthcareDirect
Galway
HealthcareDirect are currently looking to employ a Full-Time Occupational Therapist to join our team with immediate effect to fill a role in Galway on a 6 month contract. 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 with the HSE Occupational Therapy team. 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 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
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 with seating experience
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
