Senior Occupational Therapist Specialist Perinatal Mental Health Service

Qualifications & Education

Candidates must possess, on the closing date:

A recognised validated University Degree or an equivalent validated qualification

(a) Candidates must, on the date of seeking to take on the role of Senior Occupational Therapist possess a qualification in Occupational Therapy:

· Bachelor in Science Honours Degree in Occupational Therapy from the Trinity College, University of Dublin, National University of Galway, University College Cork.

or

· MSc in Occupational Therapy, Professional Qualification from University of Limerick

or

· Diploma of the College of Occupational Therapy, UK

or

· Recognised qualification at least equivalent to the above

Please note that under EU regulations, those holding a

qualification obtained outside the Republic of Ireland may not

be employed in the Irish Health Service unless the qualification

obtained has been validated/registered by the DOH&C National

Validation Project, Merlin Park University Hospital, and Galway.

and

(b) A minimum of three years’ satisfactory post qualification

clinical experience

and

(c) a suitable standard of professional attainments

and

(d) the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high

standard of suitability and management ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office

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.

Annual Registration

i) Practitioners must maintain annual registration on the Occupational Therapy Register maintained by the Occupational Therapy Registration Board at CORU.

And

i) Confirm annual registration with CORU to the HSE by way of the annual Patient Safety Assurance Certificate (PSAC).

Experience

· A minimum of three years’ satisfactory post

qualification clinical experience in mental health, Is essential

· Demonstrate depth and breadth of occupational therapy experience in the area of mental health as relevant to this role.

· Have previous experience of working with service users living with moderate to severe mental illness.

· Have previous experience in mental health assessment and the risk assessment of self-harm/suicide, is essential

Skills/Abilities

· Access to appropriate transport is essential, as this post may involve some travel.

· Demonstrate a command of the English language so as to effectively carry out the duties and responsibilities of this role.

· Demonstrate evidence of having applied/ used appropriate assessment tools and treatments and a knowledge of implications of outcomes to service users.

· Demonstrate the ability to plan and deliver service in an effective and resourceful manner.

· Demonstrate ability to take initiative and to be appropriately self-directed.

· Demonstrate the ability to effectively evaluate information and make appropriate decisions.

· Demonstrate a commitment to the delivery of a high quality, person centred service.

· Demonstrate an ability to manage and develop self and others in a working environment.

· Demonstrate the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

· Display effective communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to collaborate with colleagues, families, carers, etc.

· Demonstrate the ability to follow line management directions appropriately and to utilise supervision effectively.

· Demonstrate evidence of commitment to continuing professional development.

Knowledge & Understanding

· Are familiar with the Specialist Perinatal Mental Health Clinical Programme Model of Care. Ref. https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/4/ment al-health-services/specialist-perinatalmental-health/

· Demonstrate clinical knowledge, clinical reasoning skills and evidence based practice appropriate to carrying out the duties and responsibilities of the role.

· Demonstrate an appropriate level of understanding of the Occupational Therapy process, the underpinning theory and its application to the role.

· Demonstrate a willingness to engage and develop IT skills relevant to the role.

· Must possess caring and empathetic qualities and demonstrate these attributes in the course of employment.