Occupational Therapist – Acute

Medforce; Sligo; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Sligo is seeking a Staff Grade Occupational Therapist. This role involves providing high-quality occupational therapy services to patients, assessing their needs, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should have a degree in Occupational Therapy, CORU registration, and some relevant experience. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential. Apply via email for this exciting opportunity.

Qualifications

• Registration with CORU as an Occupational Therapist.
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in an acute hospital or rehabilitation setting.
• Proven ability to assess and evaluate OT interventions.

Responsibilities

• Accept referrals from various departments.
• Conduct occupational therapy assessments.
• Design and implement treatment plans.
• Communicate effectively with patients and healthcare professionals.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time-management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Patient assessment

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

CORU registration

Job description

Occupational Therapist

As a Staff Grade Occupational Therapist in the Hospital will provide high-quality occupational therapy assessment and intervention services to patients across your designated clinical area(s). You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to optimise patients’ functional independence, support safe discharge and transition, and contribute to service development and quality improvement.

Responsibilities of Occupational Therapist

• Accept referrals from wards, outpatient departments, day-services, community liaison, etc.
• Conduct occupational therapy assessments of patients’ functional abilities, daily living activities, home environment, equipment needs, cognition/perception, mobility etc.
• Design and implement individualised treatment/rehabilitation plans in line with best practice and evidence.
• Evaluate outcomes of intervention, adapt plans accordingly and document progress.
• Provide input into discharge planning, liaising with community services and external agencies to ensure continuity of care.
• Recommend, select and train patients in use of adaptive equipment, splints, seating, assistive technology where required.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date records of assessments, treatment, progress notes, discharge summaries in accordance with departmental/professional standards and local policy.
• Ensure that therapy interventions consider patient dignity, choice, safeguarding, equality, and cultural competence.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, ward rounds, case conferences, and contribute to service-user centred goal-setting.

• Communicate effectively with patients, families/carers, therapists, nursing and medical staff and other health and social care professionals.
• Work collaboratively within the Occupational Therapy department and broader allied health teams.
• Participate in supervision and reflect on practice, identifying development needs and maintaining professional registration requirements.
• Maintain professional standards of practice, adhering to the code of ethics/standards of the regulatory body (CORU) and internal SUH policies.

Requirements of Occupational Therapist

• Degree or recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy.
• Registration with CORU as an Occupational Therapist and maintenance of registration.
• Experience working as an OT (minimum [1-2] years) in an acute hospital, rehabilitation, or equivalent setting.
• Proven ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate OT interventions for patients with varied needs.
• Good organisational, time-management and prioritisation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong commitment to continuous professional development and evidence-based practice.

To apply please contact [e-mail]