Occupational Therapist, Staff Grade

1 week ago


Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Highfield Healthcare Full time

Rotational Mental Health Occupational Therapist staff grade post (6 Months contract, with potential for extension) Organisation Highfield Healthcare which incorporates Highfield Hospital and Hampstead Clinic Services, the Approved Centre registered by the Mental Health Commission and Nursing Home Services including the Alzheimer Care Centre registered by HIQA. Reporting relationship The post holder is responsible to the Team Lead or Senior Occupational Therapists supervisor/nominee as appropriate. Job Summary Specialised Rehabilitation Unit (22 beds across 2 units) Working age adults with enduring mental health difficulties, predominantly those with a diagnosis of psychosis and associated challenging behaviours. Acute Inpatient (PLL) (14 beds) Community dwelling older adults acute admission to support treatment MH conditions & onward community liaison & referrals. Hampstead Acute Unit (21 beds) & Hampstead Day Clinic (18 beds) Acute admissions for working age adults with step down into Day Hospital programme. These posts form part of a wider rotation with opportunities to experience services into Acute Adult Inpatients, Day Hospital and Home Based Treatment Services across Highfield Healthcare Mental Health Services. Rotational opportunities occur every 9 months and are organised flexibly, taking into account post holders preferences. Please note that the Staff Grade occupational therapist may be required to work in different service areas within Highfield Healthcareand to provide cross cover when required. Why choose Highfield Healthcare? Strong commitment to Supervision with robust process and documentation to support CORU & AOTI competencies. Annual appraisal with genuine opportunities to identify and be supported to undertake further training related to professional development. For example recently training opportunities across OT have included LACLS large Allens cognitive level screening, MOHOST - Model of Human Occupation Screening Tool, MOHO Explor, Social Functioning Questionnaire, NATs etc .. Clear and robust AHP governance structures Regular OT and AHP meetings supporting professional growth and identity. Promote innovations locally and nationally. Commitment to work with clear evidence base, utilising outcome measures, and audit Qualifications Essential Degree in Occupational Therapy OR MSc/Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Therapy OR soon to be registered OT Registration with the CORU Desirable Member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) or Association of OT Ireland (AOTI) Experience Essential Experience of formulating OT specific assessments, planning, coordinating and supporting adults experiencing mental health disorders Experience of integrating care delivery across multi-disciplinary/multi-agency teams. Please contact Emma-Jane Plunkett (OT Manager) at with any questions. Highfield Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer. All posts are subject to satisfactory references, medical and Garda vetting.



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