Senior Occupational Therapist

Senior Occupational Therapist (Flexible Location / Hybrid Work)

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Overview

Nua Healthcare Services (Nua) is one of Ireland's leading Private Healthcare Providers, specialising in Residential and Supported Living Services, to both Children and Adults with a range of complex support needs.

Benefits

• Company Pension
• Comprehensive Induction process
• Continuous Professional Development
• Fantastic development & career opportunities
• Life Assurance/Death-in-Service
• Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Education Assistance
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Bike to work Scheme
• Refer/Retain a friend bonus
• Discounts with Retailers - Nationwide

Responsibilities (Clinical)

• Manage a caseload of children and adults residing in Nua Healthcare providing assessment, intervention and evaluation of treatment programmes across self-care, leisure and productive occupations
• Engage in interdisciplinary working with the clinical team to meet the person-centred needs of service users on your caseload
• Complete environmental assessments to ensure that an individual\'s environment is accessible to their specific sensory and/or physical support requirements
• Carry out reviews of service users\' postural support needs and complete basic and complex seating assessments as required
• Complete assessments of service users\' sensory processing and advise on strategies to support their sensory processing difficulties
• Support service users transition back into the home after hospitalisation as required
• Promote purposeful engagement in self-care, leisure and productive pursuits for all age profiles with due regard for the individual\'s abilities and preferences
• Work with service users and staff to assist in improving service users\' safety and independence in activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living
• Facilitate evidence-based group therapy programmes in line with the assessed needs of the service users
• Complete detailed reports for internal/external stakeholders and ensure the quality of documentation of all assessments, treatment plans, progress notes and reports in accordance with policy and professional standards
• Provide support to key stakeholders for carry over of Occupational Therapy recommendations
• Advise schools on how best to support service users\' sensory or learning needs
• Attend and participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, clinical department meetings and occupational therapy department meetings
• Direct and supervise Occupational Therapy students and Occupational Therapists
• Deputise for the Occupational Therapy Manager as required
• Attend and work the days and hours which s/he is assigned
• Demonstrate professional conduct and behaviour by adhering to legal, ethical and professional practice standards in all aspects of practice
• Maintain files and records on service users in accordance with the records policy

Education and Training

• Complete mandatory trainings assigned through Nua Healthcare\'s Learning Management System
• Attend internal/external conferences/courses relevant to practice
• Participate in and follow up on actions set or learnings identified from clinical supervision and performance appraisals

Quality Improvement

• Participate in the annual Occupational Therapy Department Strategic Planning meetings and support the attainment of strategic goals
• Contribute to the sharing of knowledge and best practice both within the Occupational Therapy Department and wider Nua Healthcare Service
• Promote the Nua Healthcare Occupational Therapy Department at both a local and national level

Health & Safety

• Promote a safe working environment in accordance with Health and Safety legislation
• Be aware of and implement agreed policies, procedures and safe professional practice by adhering to relevant legislation, regulations and standards
• Actively participate in risk management issues, identify risks and take responsibility for appropriate action
• Report any incidents/accidents/near misses in accordance with Nua Healthcare policies and procedures
• Have knowledge of HIQA and Mental Health Commission Standards as they apply to the role

Qualifications & Skills

• Hold a Degree/ Masters in Occupational Therapy from a 3rd level institution offering a programme of study accredited by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists
• Be registered with CORU or show proof of pending registration at application stage
• Knowledge of the Judgement Support Framework and experience supporting compliance with same
• Knowledge of individual care planning and experience contributing to individual risk assessment
• Have at least three years post-qualification work experience as an Occupational Therapist preferably within disability services and/or mental health services
• Experience in the implementation of sensory integration approaches with a recognised sensory integration course completed
• Evidence of a commitment to continuous professional development (CPD)
• Strong leadership skills
• Strong problem-solving skills and judgement
• Excellent communication and team-working skills
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to work in a self-directed manner in a dynamic fast paced environment
• Desire to support the ongoing development of the occupational therapy team with a willingness to engage in service development and quality improvement initiatives

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Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Newtown, County Kildare, Ireland 1 week ago

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