Senior Occupational Therapist (Paediatric)

• Be responsible for assessment, planning, implementation, and review of occupational therapy intervention programs for children supported by the Children’s Disability Network Team.
• This is needs-based and focused on achieving outcomes that are defined and prioritised by the child and their family through the Individual Family Service Plan meeting.
• Attend and participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to ensure integrated goal setting and support for children and their families
• Document all assessments, intervention plans, progress notes, and reports in accordance with professional standards
• Arrange and carry out duties in a timely manner within settings appropriate to service users and in line with service policy/guidelines
• Maintain quality standards of practice and participate in quality assurance and clinical audit as appropriate
• Become familiar with and work in accordance with relevant HSE policies, HIQA standards, Progressing Disabilities, legislation and professional policies, guidelines, and requirements to ensure safe practice and high standards of service delivery.
• Promote a culture that values equality, diversity, and respect in the workplace.
• Become familiar with the key National policy documents for children disability services such as the National Access policy, National policy on prioritisation of referral among others.
• Work in accordance with relevant HSE policies, Assessment of Need SOP, HIQA standards, and professional policies, guidelines and requirements to ensure safe practice and high standards of service delivery.

• Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy Studies or equivalent qualification. Professional Qualifications received outside the Republic of Ireland including the U.K must be validated by the Validation unit of CORU prior to commencement of employment.
• Registered with CORU as an Occupational Therapist
• Membership or eligibility for membership of the Irish Association of Occupational Therapists
• Minimum of three years satisfactory post qualification experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Full drivers License/Access to a car.

• Excellent salary, and generous annual leave entitlement
• Coastal village with great amenities
• Supportive and innovative working environment.
• Comprehensive Pension Scheme.
• Flexible working hours.
• Free onsite car parking.
• Paid Maternity Leave & Sick Pay scheme.
• Bike to work Scheme.
• The chance to work independently and collaboratively with a well-established team.
• You will have flexible working entitlement.

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