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Occupational Therapist
Nua Healthcare —Kildare, County Kildare
- Master's degree
- No degree
- Leadership
- Employee assistance program
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Occupational Therapist

Nua Healthcare -
Kildare, County Kildare

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Job details

4 days ago

Benefits

Bike to work scheme
Company pension
Employee assistance program

Qualifications

Master's degree
Leadership
Communication skills
Time management

Full job description

Job Summary

Nua Healthcare Services (Nua) is one of Ireland’s leading Private Healthcare Providers, specialising in Residential and Supported Living Services, to both Children and Adults with a range of complex support needs.

We support people in reaching their full potential, to have a meaningful life through the supports of the services we provide to them.

Benefits of Joining our team:

Work within an established team that is continuing to grow.
Specified Illness Cover
Company Pension
Continuous Professional Development
Contribute to service development.
Opportunities to undertake research and contribute to professional conferences.
Fantastic development & career opportunities
Life Assurance/Death-in-Service
Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
Education Assistance
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Bike to work Scheme.
Refer/Retain a friend bonus.
Discounts with Retailers - Nationwide

Job Objectives

This role will include the following :

Clinical:

Manage a caseload of children and adults residing in Nua Healthcare providing assessment, intervention and evaluation of treatment programmes across self- care, leisure and productive occupations
Engage in interdisciplinary working with members of the clinical team including but not limited to Consultant Psychiatrists, Behaviour Specialists, Nurses, Clinical Psychologists, Speech and Language Therapists, Social Care Workers and Assistance Support Workers to meet the person-centred needs of service users on your caseload
Complete environmental assessments to ensure that an individual’s environment is accessible to his/her specific sensory and/or physical support requirements
Carry out reviews of service users’ postural support needs and complete basic and complex seating assessments as required
Complete assessments of service users’ sensory processing and advise on strategies to best support their sensory processing difficulties
Support service users transition back into the home after being hospitalised as required
Promote purposeful engagement in self-care, leisure and productive pursuits for all age profiles with due regard for the individual’s abilities and preferences.
Work with service users and staff to assist in improving service users’ safety and independence in activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living.
Facilitate evidenced based group therapy programmes in line with the assessed needs of the service users
Complete detailed reports for internal/external stakeholders and ensure the quality of documentation of all assessments, treatment plans, progress notes and reports are in accordance with Nua Healthcare policy and professional standards
Provide support to key stakeholders for carry over of Occupational Therapy recommendations
Advise schools on how best to support service users’ sensory or learning needs
Attend and participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, clinical department meetings and occupational therapy department meetings
Direct and supervise Occupational Therapy students
Attend and work the days and hours which s/he is assigned
Demonstrate professional conduct and behaviour by adhering to legal, ethical and professional practice standards in all aspects of practice
Maintain files and records on service users in accordance with the records policy

Education and Training

Complete any mandatory trainings assigned through Nua Healthcare’s Learning Management System
Attending internal/external conferences/ courses relevant to practice
Participate in and follow up on actions set or learnings identified from clinical supervision and performance appraisals

Quality Improvement

Participate in the annual Occupational Therapy Department Strategic Planning meetings and support the attainment of strategic goals
Contribute to the sharing of knowledge and best practice both within the Occupational Therapy Department and wider Nua Healthcare Service
Promote the Nua Healthcare Occupational Therapy Department at both a local and national level

Health & Safety

Promote a safe working environment in accordance with Health and Safety legislation
Be aware of and implement agreed policies, procedures and safe professional practice by adhering to relevant legislation, regulations and standards
Actively participate in risk management issues, identify risks and take responsibility for appropriate action
Report any incidents/accidents/near misses in accordance with Nua Healthcare policies and procedures
Have a knowledge of HIQA and Mental Health Commission Standards as they apply to the role for example

Skills Requirement

Qualification:

Hold a Degree/ Masters in Occupational Therapy from a 3rd level institution offering a programme of study accredited by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists.
Be registered with CORU or show proof of pending registration at application stage.

Knowledge:

Knowledge of individual care planning and experience contributing to individual risk assessment.

Experience:

Post-qualification work experience as an Occupational Therapist within disability services/ mental health services.
Evidence of a commitment to continuous professional development (CPD).
Experience in the implementation of sensory integration approaches with a recognised sensory integration course completed.

Skills:

Strong leadership skills.
Strong problem-solving skills and judgement.
Have excellent communication and team-working skills.
Have excellent time management skills and the ability to work in a self-directed manner in a dynamic fast paced environment.

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