Applications are now invited for the following positions:
Senior Occupational Therapist (0.2 or 7 hours/week Permanent Contract)
This position will lead the Occupational Therapy component of the Adolescent Assessment for Homecare Admission, including undertaking initial assessments, identifying occupational therapy needs, developing recommendations, and implementing Occupational Therapy interventions as required following assessment.
The successful applicant must:
- Hold a qualification in Occupational Therapy recognised by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT) and validated by CORU
- Be registered with CORU
- Minimum of three years’ clinical experience, ideally in CAMHS or adolescent mental health
- Experience working in an inpatient/daypatient/outpatient mental health setting as part of a multidisciplinary team, ideally in CAMHS
- Proven ability to facilitate occupation-based and psychoeducational groups
- Experience supporting young persons with psychiatric illness across various stages of recovery
- Ability to deliver both face-to-face and virtual initial assessments, interventions, and group sessions
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Teams and Outlook
Informal enquiries only to:
Sherrie Buckley, Occupational Therapy Manager
Tel: 01 249 3426
Email:
[email protected] (APPLICATIONS SHOULD
NOT BE MADE TO THIS EMAIL ADDRESS)
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Applications in the form of covering letter and Curriculum Vitae, clearly stating the post being applied for should be uploaded
as one document by
Monday August 3rd.
Panels may be formed from which future positions may be filled
St Patrick's Mental Health Services is an equal opportunities employee
Please note that while we seldom work with recruitment agencies, on the rare occasions we specify that we will accept CVs from recruitment agencies, it is only from those who engage in ethical practice. We do not expect recruitment agencies to charge candidates for placements, and do not condone this behaviour as it is not accepted practice.
About the organisation
St Patrick's Mental Health Services (SPMHS) is Ireland's largest independent, not-for-profit mental health service. We are dedicated to providing the highest quality mental healthcare, to promoting mental health awareness, and to advocating for the rights of those experiencing mental health difficulties.
We employ over 700 staff across our services. We hold our staff in high esteem and regard them as our most important asset, enabling us to fulfil our mission. We strive to create and maintain a forward-looking environment where our staff can be innovative and experience satisfaction in their work. We are committed to ensuring the ongoing development of our staff.
SPMHS core values
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Human Rights – supporting dignity, choice and voice
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Quality Care – excellence in service delivery and collaboration
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Innovation – encouraging improvement and new ideas
The benefits
By joining us, you become part of Ireland’s largest independent, not-for-profit mental health service provider, bringing you many strong career opportunities. We offer you many employee benefits, including:
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A competitive salary range: €65,200- €76,770
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28 days annual leave (pro rata)
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Pension scheme
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Ongoing training
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Paid study leave and funding for further education
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Support for career advancement and professional development
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Bike to Work and TaxSaver Commuter Ticket schemes
Location
St Patrick’s Mental Health Services, James’s Street, Dublin 8, incorporating St Patrick’s Lucan, Willow Grove Adolescent Unit, the Dean Clinics, and other services operated by St Patrick’s Mental Health Services.
This position will be primarily based in the
Adolescent Dean Clinic, Cork. A hybrid working arrangement may be available, subject to service requirements and operational needs.
Responsibilities
Professional / Clinical
Lead the Occupational Therapy component of the Adolescent Assessment for Homecare Admission, including conducting comprehensive initial assessments, identifying occupational therapy needs, and formulating clinical recommendations. This role involves determining the need for onward referrals to appropriate services, signposting adolescents and their families to relevant community resources, implementing occupational therapy interventions as required following assessment, and contributing to the ongoing development and improvement of the service.
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Be responsible for the maintenance of standards of practice of self and staff appointed to clinical / designated area(s)
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Be responsible for managing own caseload and for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of treatment programmes/interventions for service users. Interventions and groups may be face to face or virtual.
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Participate in the discharge planning process with service users.
- Foster and maintain professional working relationships with colleagues, front line managers, and other healthcare personnel in the team.
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Ensure the quality of documentation of all assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, reports and discharge summaries are in accordance with local policy and completed in the electronic health record (ESwift) and in line with CORU Code of Ethics.
- Communicate verbally and / or in writing results of assessments, treatment / intervention programmes and recommendations to the team, family members, service users and relevant others using Plain English when necessary
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Participate in MDT’s as required, communicating and working in co-operation with other team members.
- Carry out duties in a timely manner, within settings appropriate to service users needs, and in line with local policy/guidelines
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Be responsible for adhering to existing standards and protocols and for the development and maintenance of standards / strategies for quality improvement and outcome measurement.
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Seek advice and assistance with any assigned duties in line with principles of evidence-based practice and clinical governance.
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Ensure that professional standards are maintained in relation to confidentiality, ethics and legislation
- Operate within the scope of Occupational Therapy practice within Ireland and in accordance with CORU and local guidelines
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Have a good working knowledge of the Mental Health Commission (MHC) and the Judgement Support Framework (JSF)
Education and Training-
Participate in mandatory training programmes as required
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Participate in continuing professional development including in-service training, attending and presenting at conferences / courses relevant to practice, contributing to research etc. as agreed by the Occupational Therapist Manager
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Undertake research and/or clinical audit
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Engage in professional supervision
- Maintain clear and accurate records of your CPD and submit your records for audits of compliance when requested by the CORU Occupational Therapists Registration Board
Health & Safety-
Promote a safe working environment in accordance with Health and Safety legislation
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Be aware of and implement agreed policies, procedures, and safe professional practice by adhering to relevant legislation, regulations and standards
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Actively participate in risk management issues, identify risks and take responsibility for appropriate action
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Report any adverse incidents in accordance with organisational guidelines
- Have a working knowledge of HIQA Standards as they apply to the role for example, Standards for Healthcare, National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections, Hygiene Standards etc.
Administrative-
Promote good working practice and uniformity of standards of best practice
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Oversee the upkeep of accurate records in line with best clinical governance, organisational requirements and the Freedom of Information Act, and render reports and other information / statistics as required
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Represent the department / team at meetings and conferences as appropriate
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Liaise with the Occupational Therapist Manager regarding any needs
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Promote good team working, and a culture that values diversity
- Engage in IT developments as they apply to service user and service administration
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Keep up to date with developments within the organisation and the Irish Health Service
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Perform such other duties appropriate to the post as may be assigned by the Occupational Therapist Manager
This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties. The person appointed may be required to perform other duties as appropriate which may be assigned to them from time to time and to contribute to the development of the position. The person appointed will be assigned specific targets in terms of tasks and productivity.
Person specification
Qualifications and/or experience
Candidates must have;-
Hold a qualification in Occupational Therapy recognised by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT) and validated by CORU
- Be registered with CORU
- Minimum of three years’ clinical experience, ideally in CAMHS or young adult mental health
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Experience working in an inpatient/daypatient/outpatient mental health setting as part of a multidisciplinary team, ideally in CAMHS or young adult mental health
- Proven ability to facilitate occupation-based and psychoeducational groups
- Experience supporting young persons with psychiatric illness across various stages of recovery
- Ability to deliver both face-to-face and virtual initial assessments, interventions, and group sessions
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Teams and Outlook
Professional knowledge, competencies, and skills
Skills, competencies and/or knowledge-
Demonstrate clinical knowledge, clinical reasoning skills and evidence-based practice appropriate to carrying out the duties and responsibilities of the role with adolescents with a psychiatric illness in a homecare/outpatient setting.
- Demonstrate an appropriate level of understanding of the Occupational Therapy process, the underpinning theory, and its application to the role with adolescents with a psychiatric illness.
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Demonstrate evidence of having applied / used appropriate assessment tools and treatments and a knowledge of the implications of outcomes to service users
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Demonstrate the ability to plan and deliver a service in an effective and resourceful manner
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Demonstrate ability to take initiative and to be appropriately self-directed
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Demonstrate the ability to effectively evaluate information and make appropriate decisions
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Demonstrate a commitment to the delivery of a high quality, evidence based and person-centred service
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Demonstrate an ability to manage and develop self and others in a working environment
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Demonstrate the ability to work independently as well as part of a team including collaborative working.
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Display effective communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to collaborate with colleagues, families, carers, etc.
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Demonstrate the ability to follow line management directions appropriately and to utilise supervision effectively
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Demonstrate evidence of commitment to continuing professional development
- Demonstrate a willingness to engage and develop IT skills relevant to the role
- Demonstrate an ability to provide both face to face and virtual assessments, interventions, and groups with service users.
Please note all above criteria are essential unless otherwise noted.
Terms and Conditions
Tenure: 0.2 WTE, Permanent Contract.
Working Week: The standard hours for this position are 14 hours/fortnight.
Salary: The salary for the position is based on the Senior Occupational Therapist 2026 pay scale, €65,200- €76,770 and is commensurate with experience.
Annual Leave The annual leave associated with the position is 28 days pro rata.
Pension: All pensionable staff become members of the pension scheme upon commencement of employment. The scheme is a defined contribution scheme with a deduction from the salary of the employee of 4%. In respect of an internal appointment being made the individuals existing pension arrangements will continue.
Probation: The appointee will be appointed in a probationary capacity for the first six months during which time the job holder’s performance will be subject to ongoing review.
Any extension to or suspension of the period of probation will be in line with the European Union (Transparent and Predictable Working Conditions) 2022.
Health: The appointee must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the position and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.
Character: The appointee must be of good character.
Retirement Age: Normal retirement age for employees is 66 years which at present is also normal pension age.
