Occupational Therapists – St. Brigid’s Hospice – The Curragh, Co. Kildare

Occupational Therapists – St. Brigid’s Hospice – The Curragh, Co. Kildare

Occupational Therapists, staff grade required by Cpl Healthcare, in partnership with the HSE. This position is on a temporary basis until October 2023, with the possibility of extension. This role is a full time position.

The Staff Grade Occupational Therapist will be responsible for the provision of a high-quality service for clients and will be required to work in conjunction with other MDT members to meet the needs of the population they serve.

Job Responsibilities:

·      The Occupational Therapist in St Brigid’s, works as part of consultant led Multidisciplinary Team, providing intervention to clients with palliative care needs including those with cancer and progressive neurological conditions

·      The Occupational Therapist will work with clients to increase independence in daily activities, to facilitate discharge home as required, to provide end of life care as required.

·      Be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and review of treatment/intervention programs for service users according to service standards.

·      Manage own caseload in accordance with the needs of the post – including discharge planning and/or transition of service user between services as appropriate.

·      Collaborate with service users, family, carers, and other staff in treatment/intervention planning and in the provision of support and advice.

·      Attend clinics, review meetings, team meetings, case conferences, ward rounds, etc. as designated by the Senior Occupational Therapist / Occupational Therapist Manager.

·      Efficiently arrange and carry out duties as per CORU guidelines and in line with local policies/guidelines – ensuring to seek supervision from supervisor/manager in situations that prove to be beyond the scope of his/her competence.

·      Have the knowledge and ability to implement the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply to the role.

·      Administrative tasks such as organizing, maintaining, and ordering equipment, participating in audits, participating in service improvements, and representing the OT department at meetings.

The Candidate:

·      A recognized qualification in Occupational Therapy with CORU registration

·      Experience in similar setting is desirable

·      Permission to work in Ireland

·      Professional approach to work

·      Flexibility in work practice

For an immediate interview please forward your CV to [email protected]

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