Description:

CPL Healthcare in conjunction with The Children’s Disability Network Team (CDNT) in the Dublin North, Dublin North Central and Dublin Northwest (CHODNCC) areas, are seeking a Senior Grade Occupational Therapist to work with children and young people (0-18) with a range of complex needs. The role will involve interdisciplinary team working and family centred practice.

Duties and Responsibilities

• To carry an appropriate clinical caseload assigned by CDNM, based on the clinical need of the CDNT.
• To prioritise referrals and manage waiting list in order to optimise the quality, efficacy and equity of the service provided.
• Be responsible for the maintenance of standards of practice of self and staff appointed to clinical / designated area(s).
• Understand and be able to implement risk assessment for splinting/casting, equipment provision, as well as non-provision of service
• To prioritise together with the CDNM and the Occupational Therapist Manager referrals and involvement with service users/centres in order to optimise the quality, efficacy and equity of the service provided. To maintain a waiting list when necessary.

Essential Criteria

• Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy Studies or equivalent qualification.
• Membership or eligibility for membership of the Irish Association of Occupational Therapists
• Minimum of three years satisfactory post qualification experience
• Experience of working with children with complex needs
• Provide proof of Statutory Registration on the Occupational Therapists Register maintained by the Occupational Therapists Registration Board at CORU or be eligible for registration.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication skills and strong command of English.
• Relevant ICT skills

Salary/Benefits

• Range: €54,677 to €64,380 (experience dependent)
• Pension
• Annual Leave – 30 days pa
• 35 hours per week
• Relocation package - if applicable

Please forward your CV to CHODNCC@cplhealthcare.com or call Grace for more information on +353872310384