Clinical Specialist OT – Emergency & Community Care

St. Vincent's University Hospital; Dublin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Vincent's University Hospital is seeking a Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist for the Emergency Department In The Home (EDITH) Service within the Occupational Therapy Department.

The role requires substantial experience, leadership and involvement in audit, outcome measurement and research. The successful candidate will support complex care for older adults across acute and community interfaces, with extended hours including weekends.

Qualifications

• Qualified for at least five years, with a minimum of three consecutive years’ clinical experience in older persons’ care.
• Experience in emergency care, outpatient services, or integrated care models is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver an expert Occupational Therapy service to meet the complex needs of older adults across acute and community interfaces.
• Participate in extended hours, including shift and weekend work, to support timely and responsive care.
• Lead and contribute to service development, quality improvement, and research.
• Drive continuous advancement of clinical practice through audit, outcome measurement and evidence integration.
• Develop specialist area and wider departmental initiatives.

Skills

Clinical experience in older persons'

Emergency care experience

Job description

St. Vincent's University Hospital is seeking a Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist for the Emergency Department In The Home (EDITH) Service within the Occupational Therapy Department.

The role requires substantial experience, leadership and involvement in audit, outcome measurement and research. The successful candidate will support complex care for older adults across acute and community interfaces, with extended hours including weekends.