Senior Vascular Physiologist

Role: Senior Occupational Therapist

Location: Dublin

Salary: €61,424 - €72,325

Job Type: Full Time

Contract: 12 Mt Contract

Start date: Immediate start date (pending pre-employment checks)

Key Responsibilities

* Deliver an effective and efficient Inpatient Occupational Therapy Service based on assessment of needs.

* Represent and promote Occupational Therapy within the hospital and provide educational sessions for both nursing and medical staff about the role of Occupational Therapy.

* Collaborate with the Allied Therapy Manager to scope and develop outpatient Occupational Therapy services.

* Administer the highest quality of service by identifying and implementing operational procedures in line with best practice standards.

* Stay updated with new developments, skills, and technology to ensure continuing competence in the role.

* Supervise, mentor, and support Staff Grade Occupational Therapists.

* Maintain professionalism, dedication, and punctuality at all times.

* Encourage professional development of team members through self-learning, formal courses, and in-service training.

Candidates must demonstrate the following competencies and knowledge:

* Proficiency in Cognitive Assessments.

* Competence in Functional Assessments.

* Ability to complete Home Assessments.

* Strong experience in discharge planning within the acute sector.

* Knowledge of older person community services.

* Experience with ADL equipment assessment and prescription.

* Proficiency in Pressure Care management.

* Competence in seating prescription and wheelchair assessments.

* Basic skills in upper and lower limb static splinting.

* Understanding of the referral process for community occupational therapy.

* Experience in Falls Risk Assessments and Interventions.

* Desirable experience in Paediatrics.

* Desirable experience with acute Neurological Patients.

The hours of work are at the discretion of the Allied Therapy Manager and in line with service needs, based on a 35-hour week.

Requirements:

* Hold a degree in Occupational Therapy

* CORU registered.

* AOTI membership is desirable but not essential.

* Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience working as an Occupational Therapist in an acute adult hospital setting.

To hear more about this role, please call Roisin on Applyor apply today