Senior Occupational Therapist: Acute In-patient Services

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Dublin

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EUR 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

Children’s Health Ireland in Dublin is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist to join the OneCHI OT Department across CHI sites, including Haematology/Oncology, Cardiology, and General Medical/Theatres services. You will provide expert assessment and develop care plans for paediatric inpatients and related services.

We are forming a panel for nine months with opportunities across CHI sites, and you may be asked to work across sites to support the new children’s hospital developments.

Qualifications

Registered with CORU (or awaiting registration)
At least 3 years post-qualification experience in a clinical area
Relevant paediatrics experience and ongoing professional development

Responsibilities

Discharge the duties of a senior Occupational Therapist within the OneCHI OT Department
Provide expert assessment, advice and treatment across paediatric inpatient services
Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and service developments
Work across CHI sites (Haematology/Oncology, Cardiology, General Medical) as needed

Skills

CORU registered

Pediatrics experience

CPD continued

Education

OT degree

Job description

Purpose of the RoleThe post-holder will be a member of the Occupational Therapy Service which provides acute inpatient OT services across a number of clinical multidisciplinary teams. The department is currently looking to fulfil a number of upcoming roles across various CHI sites:

Haematology/oncology service (Permanent/ CHI at Crumlin site)
Cardiology Service (including work across neonatology & TCU services) (Permanent/ CHI at Crumlin site)
General Medical and Surgical Service Caseload (including Neurology caseload) (Specified Purpose Contract/ CHI at Crumlin)

Purpose of the RoleThe post-holder will discharge the duties of a senior Occupational Therapist as outlined in the job description. The therapist will work within the structure of the OneCHI Occupational Therapy Department and will contribute to quality improvement initiatives and service developments as required.

Details about each service:

HAEMATOLOGY/ONCOLOGYThe Senior Occupational Therapist will provide specialised assessment and treatment of patients under the care of Haematology and Oncology services who have complex needs providing expert advice, guidance and information to carers, health and social care professionals to ensure optimum delivery of care. This involves operating across inpatient, day-case and transplant services.

CARDIOLOGYThe Cardiology service operates for infants, children and young people under the care of- the Cardiology service, and has close ties with neonatology service. Caseload includes infants admitted for surgery, medical investigations/management and developmental concerns but also children and young people attending for cardiac investigations, interventions or cardiac events. Interventions can include rehabilitation, seating provision, family education/support, developmental input and supporting discharge home. Liaison with community teams is a key part of this role.

GENERAL PAEDIATRICSWithin OT structures the umbrella term of General Medical in CR involves In-patient care of key specialities such as neuro-disability, general paediatrics, general surgical, neurology; it excludes any children that are under the care of consultant teams that have other dedicated OT teams. The General Medical caseload is thus very varied to support the inpatient stay of children to support ward based activities, rehabilitation, occupational performance, equipment provision and discharge planning.

PLEASE NOTE: A panel of senior therapists will be formed for nine months and further appropriate opportunities may be offered within this time frame. The successful candidate may be required to work across CHI sites and services in line with organisational requirements and the development of the new children’s hospital and associated services.

Essential Criteria:

Be registered as an Occupational Therapist by the Occupational Therapists Registration Board at CORU with the registration number listed on the CV.
Applied and awaiting CORU registration (to be documented on application).
Have evidence of at least 3 years’ full time (or an aggregate of 3 years’ full time) post qualification experience in a relevant clinical area(s).
Relevant experience working within paediatrics.
Demonstrate evidence of recent formal continuing professional development relevant, in the form of post-graduate qualifications or relevant courses.

For informal enquiries for this specialty/department, please contact Colette Slevin, Professional Lead for the Occupational Therapy Service, Colette.slevin@childrenshealthireland.ie, 01 8784440, 0871727028

For other queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition Specialist Victoria.Gsamelova@childrenshealthireland.ie

PLEASE NOTE: CHI has transitioned to a process of a one commencement day per month for all new employees and Secondments. This update to our Onboarding process is aligned to changes in our monthly/fortnightly payroll and with the corporate induction program. This process enhancement ensures that we can thoroughly prepare for your arrival and facilitate a smooth transition in your onboarding journey.

It is important for you to note that if you do not have your pre-employments and mandatory training completed in time, your commencement date will be deferred to the next available date.

Commencement Dates for 2026 & 2027