Staff Occupational Therapist

INTERNAL ONLY

TRAINING FACILITATOR (RTU)

(Permanent /Full-Time)

We are seeking a motivated person to join our multi-disciplinary team, which provides both individual and group-based rehabilitative training to adults with acquired brain injury (ABI). The “Next Stage” - Rehabilitative Training programme is a national programme that is designed to assist our trainees to maximise their potential to enable greater levels of independence and re-integration into the community. We also help trainees move on to further training, employment, education and healthy living options.

The Training Facilitator will be required to deliver training, support and guidance to adults with acquired brain injury consistent with and in support of the aims of the Rehabilitative Training Unit and of the National Rehabilitation Hospital. The appointee will have responsibility for delivering group and individual training in topics appropriate to the programme aims and the person’s qualifications and training. They will also have ‘caseworker’ responsibilities for trainees assigned to them.

The ideal candidate must have on the latest date for receiving completed application forms for the office, have:

• A third level qualification in either Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Social or Behavioural Sciences or other Health and Social Care Profession.
• Substantial and/or relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of higher or clinical qualifications. Other relevant backgrounds include community and disability services, teaching and training.
• Experience working with adults with acquired brain injury in rehabilitation or training setting.

· Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication and team working skills.

· Have a high capacity for responsibility, creativity and initiative.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Information inquiries to Maureen Gallagher, RTU Manager, Maureen.gallagher@nrh.ie, 01 235 5393

Closing date for applications: 12pm Wednesday 26th March 2025

It is anticipated that interviews will be held on: Wednesday 2nd April 2025.

Applicants for the above post should submit a letter of application and Curriculum Vitae to arrive not later than 12pm on Wednesday, 26th March 2025 via Rezoomo.

Careers - National Rehabilitation Hospital

Shortlisting will be carried out based on the information supplied in your CV. The criteria for Shortlisting are based on the requirements of the post as outlined above. Failure to include information regarding these requirements may result in you not being called forward for the next stage of the selection process.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and support a smoke-free workplace policy.

.