Occupational Therapist
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Job Summary
RecruitNet International Ltd specialises in healthcare recruitment for domestic and overseas candidates across hospitals nursing homes home care and community care.
We are hiring an Occupational Therapist for a hospital in Galway Ireland.
Permanent Part-Time Position 33 Hours per Week
Uphold the principle that patient care always comes first approaching all duties with flexibility enthusiasm and a commitment to delivering high-quality patient-centred care.
Maintain awareness throughout the hospital of the primacy of the patient in relation to all hospital activities.
Be responsible for the assessment planning implementation and review of appropriate treatment and intervention programmes for patients in accordance with service standards.
Communicate assessment findings treatment/intervention programmes outcomes and recommendations verbally and/or in writing to the multidisciplinary team and other relevant personnel as required.
Attend and actively participate in ward rounds multidisciplinary team meetings case conferences clinics and other relevant meetings as designated by the Senior Occupational Therapist or Occupational Therapy Manager.
Be registered with the Occupational Therapists Registration Board at CORU.
Demonstrate strong clinical knowledge of Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment for acute and elderly patients with medical surgical and cardiac conditions using evidence-based practice.
Demonstrate experience working in an acute hospital setting particularly with patients presenting with physical health conditions.
Demonstrate knowledge of current Occupational Therapy models of practice and experience implementing appropriate treatment and intervention programmes.
Demonstrate knowledge and experience in complex discharge planning in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team (MDT).
Have the requisite knowledge skills and ability including a high standard of suitability and professional ability to properly perform the duties of the role.
Required Skills:
Be registered with the Occupational Therapists Registration Board at CORU. Demonstrate strong clinical knowledge of Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment for acute and elderly patients with medical surgical and cardiac conditions using evidence-based practice. Demonstrate experience working in an acute hospital setting particularly with patients presenting with physical health conditions. Demonstrate knowledge of current Occupational Therapy models of practice and experience implementing appropriate treatment and intervention programmes. Demonstrate knowledge and experience in complex discharge planning in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team (MDT). Have the requisite knowledge skills and ability including a high standard of suitability and professional ability to properly perform the duties of the role.
Required Education:
Hold first-level nursing registration. Be registered on the appropriate division of the NMBI live register.
