NAASSenior Occupational Therapist (Stroke Early Supported Discharge)
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30+ days ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Occupational Therapist Senior (Stroke Early Supported Discharge)
Naas General Hospital
There is currently one permanent whole-time vacancy for a Senior Occupational Therapist Early Supported Discharge (ESD) Stroke located in the Occupational Therapy Department Naas General Hospital Naas Co Kildare
The successful candidate will be based in Naas General Hospital but will provide an ESD service to Stroke survivors in the catchment areas of Kildare & West Wicklow working to support the early discharge of patients who meet the criteria for ESD.
The successful candidate may be required to work in any service area within the vicinity as the need arises.
A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Senior Occupational Therapist Early Supported Discharge (Stroke) from which current and future permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled
**Please note we do not accept CVs for this post - applications are only accepted**
Informal Enquiries
Joan Elliott
Occupational Therapist Manager
Naas General Hospital
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Áine Coe
Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist
Naas General Hospital
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HR Point of Contact
Olivia Girvin
HR Recruitment Officer
HSE Dublin and Midlands
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Purpose of the Post
The Occupational Therapist Senior ESD for Stroke will:
Be responsible for the establishment and provision of a high-quality Occupational Therapy Service to Stroke survivors as part of an Early Supported Discharge framework and in accordance with standards of professional practice.
To work with the Occupational Therapist Manager and other members of the Occupational Therapy team and in conjunction with other ESD for stroke team members to co-ordinate and develop the service to meet the needs of the population it serves in line with the objectives of the organisation and the National Clinical Programme for Stroke.
Eligibility Criteria
Statutory Registration Professional Qualifications Experience etc
Candidates for appointment must:
(i) Be registered or be eligible for registration on the Occupational Therapists Register maintained by the Occupational Therapists Registration Board at CORU.
AND
(ii) Have three years full time (or an aggregate of three years) post qualification clinical experience.
AND
(iii) Have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and professional ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office.
AND
(iv) Provide proof of Statutory Registration on the Occupational Therapists Register maintained by the Occupational Therapists Registration Board at CORU before a contract of employment can be issued.
2. Annual Registration
(i) On appointment practitioners must maintain annual registration on the
Occupational Therapists Register maintained by the Occupational Therapists
Registration Board at CORU
AND
(ii) Practitioners must confirm annual registration with CORU to the HSE by way of the annual Patient Safety Assurance Certificate (PSAC).
3. Health
Candidates for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.
4. Character
Candidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character
**Please note only completed application forms are accepted for this role**
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Body Mechanics
- Early Intervention
- Acute Care
- Communication skills
- HIPAA
- Autism Experience
- Computer Literacy
- Pediatrics Experience
- Home Care
- Heavy Lifting
- Patient Service Experience
- Medicare
