Occupational Therapist

Senior / Staff Grade Occupational Therapist – Paediatric Primary Care

Location: Community Healthcare Network (CHN), Ballyfermot
Base: Inchicore Primary Care Centre
Duration: 3 months initially, with the possibility of month-to-month extension

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The Role

We are also happy to consider Staff Grade Occupational Therapists , particularly candidates with some experience in paediatrics, acute children’s services and/or disability services , either in Ireland or overseas.

The successful candidate will work with children and families across the CHN, with opportunities to provide assessment and intervention in a variety of community settings. The role may involve travel to schools and patients’ homes , as well as to CHN Lucan / Adamstown Primary Care Centre to co-facilitate group work and clinics.

Key Requirements

• Registration with CORU as an Occupational Therapist.
• Relevant Occupational Therapy experience, preferably in paediatrics, children’s services, disability services or acute paediatric settings .
• Experience gained in Ireland or overseas will be considered.
• Strong written and spoken healthcare English .
• A full driving licence and access to a car are not essential for the role; however, candidates should be comfortable with travelling around the CHN to schools, homes and other service locations where required.
• Resident in Ireland and hold one of the following:  EU passport, Stamp 1G, Stamp 2, Stamp 4, Stamp 4D, Stamp 5 or 4 EUFam .
• Willing to undergo  Garda Vetting .
• International Police Clearance if you have lived outside Ireland for more than 6 months after the age of 16.

What’s on offer 

• Comprehensive clinical induction to the service.
• Access to relevant HSE training , as required and determined by the OT Manager.
• Clinical supervision from an experienced Occupational Therapist Manager.
• Ongoing peer support from a small but experienced OT department.
• Access, where relevant, to in-house training and CPD opportunities planned for HSE Occupational Therapists in the area.
• Free and plentiful staff parking at the health centres/base.

To apply: Please submit your CV for consideration. Both Senior and Staff Grade Occupational Therapists will be considered.