Senior Occupational Therapist CRC National Specialist Service

Senior Occupational Therapist CRC National Specialist Service, Waterford

One Year Fixed Term Contract, Full-time role, 35 hours per week

• Unique opportunity to be part of a National Specialist Service dedicated to enhancing the lives of children and adults with physical disability in Ireland. www.crc.ie
• Specialist interdisciplinary teams delivering quality, evidenced-based services for children with physical disability.
• Child and family centered work with local community-based teams, delivering assessment, intervention and education.
• Purpose-built center in Dublin with onsite and virtual consultations, and travel to deliver outreach services with community teams.
• Strong research and education ethos.
• Work as part of interdisciplinary teams and become a member of the Occupational Therapy professional network at the CRC, supported with supervision, CPD and education.

The successful candidate must have the following essential requirements:

• A recognised Occupational Therapy qualification and current registration with CORU.
• Three years relevant post qualification experience including working with children with disabilities.
• Experience working with children and/or adults with physical disability in one or more of the following areas – Motor Management; Complex Tone; Upper Limb; FEDS (Feeding, Eating, Drinking and Swallowing); Neuromuscular; BPI (Brachial Plexus Injury); Alternative and Augmentative communication and/or Assistive Technology.
• Excellent communication, initiative, and time management skills.
• Flexibility and strong teamwork skills.
• Fluency in spoken and written English.

Desirable requirements:

• Experience delivering education
• Conducting or assisting with relevant research in the area of disability
• Advanced CPD and/ or postgraduate education in relevant areas of physical disability.
• Experience in coordinating and leading specialist clinics, working at a consultative level.
• Experience in managing databases and conducting audits.

It must be clearly demonstrated in your CV and supporting statement how you meet the required skills, competencies, and knowledge for the post. Informal enquiries to Nicola Doyle, CRC Occupational Therapy Manager, ndoyle@crc.ie

Please apply through Rezoomo. Applications must be received on or before 23rd May 2025. Department of Health Salary applies Senior Occupational Therapist Grade code 3301 (€63,279 -€ 74,509).

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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.

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