Senior Occupational Therapist Dctis

Candidates must have at the latest date of application:

1. Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc.

(a) Candidates for appointment must:

(i) Be registered, or be eligible for registration, on the Occupational Therapists Register maintained by the Occupational Therapists Registration Board at CORU.

AND

(ii) Have three years full time (or an aggregate of three years) post qualification clinical experience.

AND

(iii) 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.

AND

(iv) Provide proof of Statutory Registration on the Occupational Therapists Register maintained by the Occupational Therapists Registration Board at CORU before a contract of employment can be issued.

2. Annual registration

(i) On appointment practitioners must maintain annual registration on the Occupational Therapists Register maintained by the Occupational Therapists Registration Board at CORU.

AND

(ii) Practitioners must confirm annual registration with CORU to the HSE by way of the annual Patient Safety Assurance Certificate (PSAC).

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.

Character

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

Post Specific Requirements

Have a depth and breadth of experience in providing an occupational therapy service to people with disabilities including working with Autistic people and those with an Intellectual Disability.

Demonstrate a high level of clinical knowledge and evidence based practice to fulfil the duties and responsibilities of the Senior OT role in this clinical practice area.

Knowledge, skills and experience of and/or training in Sensory Based Interventions and Participation-Focused Sensory Approaches for Autistic people and people with Intellectual Disabilities and the ability to apply these approaches in clinical practice.

Demonstrate a commitment to continuing professional development in which is aligned and relevant to this clinical practice area.

• Access to own transport necessary.