Occupational Therapy Manager

Overview Highfield Healthcare which incorporates Highfield Hospital the Approved Centre’s registered by the Mental Health Commission and Nursing Home Services including the Alzheimer Care Centre registered by HIQA.
Working Hours : 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday
Contract : Permanent, Full-time
Reporting Relationship
The post holder reports to the Director of Clinical Operations on all operational & clinical matters.
Role Summary The Occupational Therapy Manager is a key appointment in the development of a comprehensive/effective service for adults & older adults with mental health needs (500 beds). The Occupational Therapy Manager will be responsible for the overall management and performance of occupational therapy provision within Highfield Healthcare in keeping with good professional practice and subject to agreed national policy directives and priorities. The Occupational Therapy Manager as Head of Discipline will be responsible for clinical supervision and clinical governance as outlined under the CORU guidelines, to Occupational Therapists working in Highfield Healthcare services.
The Occupational Therapy Department provides a service to the following clinical specialties:
Psychiatry Older Adults/Psychiatry of Later life (14 beds)
Specialised Rehabilitation Units (Mental Health, 22 beds)
Long term Mental health (3 units 60 beds)
Home Treatment Team (Lucan & Main site)
Day Hospitals (Mental Health)(Lucan, Elmhurst & Main site)
The post holder will also establish links with internal & external stakeholders of the organisation to raise the profile of Occupational Therapy delivered by Highfield Healthcare.
Internal stakeholders:
Heads of Discipline
All members of Occupational Therapy Team
External stakeholders examples:
Occupational Therapy Managers in CHO 9 & other relevant fields
Eligibility Criteria
Qualifications and/ or experience
Demonstrate sufficient clinical and professional knowledge to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the role.
Have at least 4 years’ experience in a senior role in Mental health.
Previous experience in leading a team/management of other staff
Excellent communication skills
Why Work with Highfield? Professional Development : Access training opportunities, career development pathways, and a full induction program to support your growth.
Innovative Model of Care : Collaborate in a team dedicated to patient-centred outcomes, shaping the future of mental health care.
Culture of Excellence : Work in an environment that promotes creativity, continuous learning, and the highest standards of practice.
Positive Impact : Help transform lives, supporting service users and their families within their communities.
Be part of a progressive multidisciplinary team delivering life-changing care while working at the forefront of mental health innovation.
Apply today
Highfield Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer.
All posts are subject to satisfactory references, medical and Garda vetting.
Bike to work scheme
Company events
Company pension
Employee assistance program
On-site parking
Seniorities Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Health Care Provider
Mental Health Care
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