Senior Occupational Therapist

Stewarts Care; Dublin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

VHI group insurance

Education and CPD support

Enhanced parental leave benefits

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

Stewarts Care in Ireland is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist to join the Children's Disability Network Team, delivering OT services to children from 0 to 18 years and their families. You will provide assessment, diagnosis and intervention, and work as part of an interdisciplinary MDT.

The role requires CORU registration, 3+ years post-qualification experience, excellent communication and time management, and the ability to work in a self-directed manner.

Qualifications

• Qualified Occupational Therapist recognised by CORU; CORU registration number to be provided.
• Maintain CORU registration annually and provide evidence.
• Minimum three years post-qualification clinical experience.
• Excellent communication and teamwork; strong time management; able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy assessment, diagnosis, and intervention for children aged 0–18.
• Collaborate with MDT colleagues as part of the Children's Disability Network Team.
• Deliver ongoing service delivery and case management for children with complex needs and families.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Time management

Self-directed

Education

CORU registered Occupational Therapist

Job description

1 Full Time position and 1 Part Time position available

Stewarts Care is a long-established voluntary organisation, funded by the HSE under Section 38. We support people with intellectual disabilities through residential care, day services, independent living, job advocacy, and vocational training.

Purpose of the Post

Reporting to Childrens Disability Network Manager, the Senior Occupational Therapist will work as a member of the interdisciplinary team in collaboration with MDT colleagues providing services to children from 0-18 years and families who are accessing the Children's Disability Network Team.

The Senior Occupational Therapist will be responsible for the provision of an occupational therapy service to include assessment diagnostics and intervention and ongoing service delivery to children with complex needs and their families.

Experience and Qualifications

• Hold a qualification in Occupational Therapy recognised by the Occupational Therapists Registration Board at CORU – candidates must state CORU registration number on application.
• Practitioners must maintain annual CORU registration and provide evidence of registration with CORU.
• Minimum three years full time (or equivalent) post-qualification clinical experience.
• Have excellent communication and team-working skills.
• Have excellent time management skills and the ability to work in a self-directed manner.

Benefits and Perks

• Financial: Public sector pay & pension, sick pay scheme, VHI group insurance scheme, Hospital Saturday Fund, Health Services Credit Union.
• Career Development: Education and CPD support, opportunities for development and progression.
• Family & Lifestyle: Enhanced parental leave benefits, Cycle to Work scheme.
• Health & Wellbeing: Free online GP, Employee Assistance Programme, discounted onsite leisure centre (gym and pool), subsidised onsite canteen.

Note: Certain benefits are available following successful completion of the probation period.

In line with the Department of Health consolidated pay scales, the current salary scale is Occupational Therapist, Senior; €65,197 – €76,767 per annum/pro rata.

For more details, Contact CDNT5 Manager Claire Donnelly, [e-mail] and 087 057 5267

Stewarts Care is an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity and inclusion.

Reference

SC25-025

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