Occupational Therapist – Mental Health

Medforce; Dublin; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Medforce is seeking an Occupational Therapist for a permanent role in the South Dublin area within an inpatient mental health service. The OT will deliver high-quality clinical care, assess and plan treatment, and collaborate with residents, families and staff in goal setting and intervention planning.

The post requires CORU registration, a degree in Occupational Therapy, and eligibility for AOTI membership, with strong IT skills and a proactive, collaborative approach to patient care.

Qualifications

• Must be registered on the CORU Occupational Therapists Register.
• Hold a degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent and be eligible for AOTI membership.
• Strong knowledge of health, safety and other statutory regulations affecting healthcare.
• Energetic team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Proficient IT skills.
• Be responsible, patient/resident friendly, and self-confident, enthusiastic and persuasive.

Responsibilities

• Ensure highest standard of clinical care in Occupational Therapy is planned and delivered and meets objectives in line with local and national standards.
• Assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation of treatment/intervention programmes for residents and patients.
• Collaboration with resident, family, carers and other staff in goal setting and treatment planning.
• Participate in the multi-disciplinary team and work in co-operation with team members.
• Maintain comprehensive clinical records of assessments and interventions.
• Provide Occupational Therapy Services within a legally compliant framework and defined budgetary framework.
• Be an active member of Clinical Governance Committee and assist in strategic and operational plans.
• Receive monthly supervision from Senior Occupational Therapist.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Self-confident

Persuasive and negotiation

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Eligible for AOTI membership

Tools

IT skills

Job description

Occupational Therapist – Mental Health

My client is an inpatient mental health service, registered as an approved centre with the Mental Health Commission.

They provide a spectrum of neuropsychiatric services to adults with a range of serious and enduring mental health needs such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and Huntington’s Diseases, as well as individuals with early onset dementias, schizophrenia, and mood disorders.

My client has over 200 multidisciplinary team members delivering the highest standards of care in a friendly and inclusive workplace. We value every team member and believe strongly in supporting employee wellbeing and the importance of a healthy work-life balance. This is a permanent role in South Dublin.

Responsibilities of Occupational Therapist – Mental Health

• Ensure that the highest standard of clinical care in Occupational Therapy is planned and delivered and meets objectives in line with local and national standards.


• Assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation of treatment/intervention programmes for residents and patients according to professional standards.


• Collaboration with resident, family, carers and other staff in goal setting and treatment/intervention planning.


• Participate in the multi-disciplinary/healthcare team and work in co-operation and collaboration with team members.


• Maintain comprehensive clinical records of assessments, interventions carried out and discussions relating to residents.


• Provide Occupational Therapy Services within a legally compliant framework, and ensure efficient and effective services within a defined budgetary framework.


• Be an active member of the Clinical Governance Committee and to assist in the development and implementation of strategic and operational plans.


• Receive monthly supervision from Senior Occupational Therapist.

Requirements of Occupational Therapist – Mental Health

• Be registered on the Occupational Therapists Register maintained by the Occupational Therapists Registration Board at CORU.


• Hold a degree in Occupational Therapy or an equivalent qualification and be eligible for membership with the AOTI.


• Have strong knowledge and understanding of health, safety and other statutory regulations affecting a healthcare organisation.


• Be an energetic team player with excellent interpersonal skills


• Demonstrate proficient IT skills


• Be responsible in approach and patient/resident friendly


• Be self-confident, enthusiastic and persuasive with an ability to influence and negotiate.

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