Basic Occupational Therapist

Basic Grade Occupational Therapist

Full time, Permanent Contracts, 35 hours per week

Based in CRC Children’s Disability Network Teams, Clondalkin

The CRC Children’s Disability Network Teams (CDNT) will be providing intervention to children from the age of 0-18 years, presenting with complex developmental needs requiring inter-disciplinary intervention. Our services are based upon a Family Centered Practice Model in line with the Progressing Disability Services. This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a dynamic team in Clondalkin.

The successful candidate will have the following essential requirements:

· Current CORU registration or applied for and be eligible for registration as an Occupational Therapist

· A recognised Occupational Therapist qualification

· At least 6 months post qualification clinical experience working with children with disabilities

· Excellent communication, initiative and time management skills

· Flexibility and teamwork skills are key to this role

Experience working with children with complex disability as part of undergraduate training may be considered.

Desirablerequirements:

· Experience working with children with intellectual disabilities

· Experience working with children with physical disabilities

· Experience working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

· Experience completing Assessment of Need

· Full driver’s license and access to car

It must be clearly demonstrated in your CV and supporting statement how you meet the required skills, competencies and knowledge for the post. Department of Health Salary Scale apply, Staff Grade Occupational Therapist (€41,075 - €59,360).

Please apply through Rezoomo. Applications must be received before 6th May 2024.

Informal enquiries to Jean Oswell, Children’s Disability Network Manager Clondalkin, joswell@crc.ie.

A panel may be created from this campaign from which current and future permanent, specified purpose, whole- time and part-time posts for CRC Children’s Disability Service in Clondalkin will be filled.

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This role is subject to HSE Approval.

We reserve the right to close this competition early if we receive a very high volume of applications.