Occupational Therapist Manager

Occupational Therapist Manager

· 1.0 WTE (35 hours)

· Indefinite duration contract

· H.S.E. funded

· Based in Harold’s Cross

The successful candidate will lead and manage the Occupational Therapy service across OLH&CS Harold’s Cross, Blackrock, and Wicklow ensuring the highest possible standards of quality and patient centred service delivery. The position requires a strategic approach to the development of services and structures, embracing continuous quality improvement which is underpinned by organisational objectives.

Essential Requirements

Qualifications:

• Be registered on the Occupational Therapists Register maintained by the Occupational Therapists Registration Board at CORU (http://www.coru.ie) or satisfy the conditions set out in Section 91.

Experience:

• Have five years full time (or an aggregate of 5 years fulltime) post qualification clinical experience in one or more of the following areas: Palliative Care, Care of the Older Person, Rheumatic & Musculoskeletal Diseases.

AND

• Have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability, management, leadership and professional ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office.
• Evidence of continuing professional development in Occupational Therapy knowledge, skills and practice.
• Competent and proficient IT skills

Desirable Requirements

Qualifications:

• Third level qualification in Healthcare Management

Experience:

• Previous experience in managing an Occupational Therapy Service
• Evidence of personal research and/or involvement in multidisciplinary research.
• Evidence of experience & involvement in regional or national healthcare initiatives/ committees.

Informal enquiries for this recruitment panel advertisement are most welcome. Please contact Patricia Scully | Deputy Head of Clinical Services | 01 406 8897| pscully@olh.ie

A detailed Job Description & Person Specification can be downloaded below or by contacting the HR Department | hr@olh.ie

Latest date for receipt of applications is 12pm (noon) Friday 10th of April

Our Lady’s Hospice & Care Services reserves the right to close the competition early should a sufficient number of applications be received.

Our Lady’s Hospice & Care Services is an equal opportunities employer and supports a smoke free environment.