NAAS-- - Therapy Assistant

Therapy Assistant

Naas General Hospital.

There are currently four permanent whole-time vacancy available in Naas Hospital.

A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Therapy Assistants from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled.

Informal Enquiries:

Joan Elliott

Occupational Therapist Manager

joan.elliott@hse.ie

Phone: 045 843030

Or

Emma McGrane

Physiotherapy Manager

emma.mcgrane@hse.ie

Phone: 045 849507

HR Point of Contact:

DML is committed to providing information and services which are accessible to all, if you require accessibility assistance throughout any stage of the recruitment process, please contact:

Name: Olivia Girvin

Position: HR Recruitment Officer

HSE Dublin and Midlands

Email: Olivia.Girvin@hse.ie

Tel: 087 957 4869

Purpose of the Post:

The Therapy Assistant’s role will be to work under the direction and guidance of the Manager and/or supervising therapist to support the Health and Social Care Professionals (HSCPs) (specifically Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy, Nutrition & Dietetics) in the provision of a rehabilitation service to patients in NGH.

The Therapy Assistant is assigned by a member of the HSCP team to perform skilled and unskilled tasks as selected by the therapist, in specific situations, and where the HSCP remains the person ultimately responsible for these tasks.

In addition to supporting the therapists with the provision of high quality patient-centred therapy services the Therapy Assistant will manage administrative duties, maintain hygiene and health and safety policies as appropriate.

Eligibility Criteria

Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc.

Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition have the following:

(i)

Possess a relevant* health skills QQI Level 5 qualification (formerly FETAC) having achieved the associated Level 5 minor awards in both Occupational Therapy Assistant Theory and Occupational Therapy Assistant Practice

OR

Physiotherapy Assistant Theory and Physiotherapy Assistant Practice

OR

Speech and Language Therapy Assistant Theory and Speech and Language Therapy Assistant Practice at QQI Level 5 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ)

OR

(ii)

Possess a relevant Healthcare qualification at not less than QQI Level 5 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) and give an undertaking to successfully complete an approved programme leading to QQI Level 5 minor awards in both Occupational Therapy Assistant Theory and Occupational Therapy Assistant Practice

OR

Physiotherapy Assistant Theory and Physiotherapy Assistant Practice

OR

Speech and Language Therapy Assistant Theory and Speech and Language Therapy Assistant Practice within 1 year of taking up duty.

OR

(iii)

Be currently employed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant, Healthcare Assistant, Care Assistant, Attendant, Multi-Task Attendant or in a comparable role for at least 1 year and give an undertaking to acquire an appropriate healthcare qualification at not less than QQI Level 5 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) major award, having achieved the associated Level 5 minor awards in both Occupational Therapy Assistant Theory and Occupational Therapy Assistant Practice

OR

Physiotherapy Assistant Theory and Physiotherapy Assistant Practice

OR

Speech and Language Therapy Assistant Theory and Speech and Language Therapy Assistant Practice within 1 year of taking up post.

OR

(iv)

Have completed the relevant QQI Level 5 minor awards in both Occupational Therapy Assistant Theory and Occupational Therapy Assistant Practice

OR

Physiotherapy Assistant Theory and Physiotherapy Assistant Practice

OR

Speech and Language Therapy Assistant Theory and Speech and Language Therapy Assistant Practice and give a commitment to successfully complete a QQI Level 5 major award within 1 year of taking up post.

OR

(v)

An equivalent qualification from another jurisdiction.

And

(b) Candidates must 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.

2. Health

A candidate 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.

3. Character

Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character.

Note:

With regard to Criterion (i), the listing below is considered relevant health skills QQI (formerly FETAC) Level 5* qualifications:

- QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support

- QQI Level 5 Nursing Studies

- QQI Level 5 Community Care

- QQI Level 5 Health Service Skills

- QQI Level 5 Community Health Services

(A full QQI/FETAC 5 Major award requires a minimum of 120 credits/8 Modules – Please note a Component Certificate will not suffice.)

With regard to Criterion (ii), a relevant Healthcare qualification at not less than QQI Level 5 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) is considered to be a qualification with applied patient care modules / placements typically but not limited to qualifications in: Social Care Work, Nursing, Therapy Professions etc.

Post specific requirements

Demonstrate depth and breadth of experience in the recent past of providing direct care to patients

Demonstrate evidence of working in a Health or Social Care setting