Senior OT

Would you like to work for a great employer? Enable Ireland is an organisation that makes a real difference to the lives of children and adults with disabilities in Ireland, and is named as one of Ireland's Irish Independent 150 Best Employers 2024 . Enable Ireland, as an equal opportunities employer, proudly maintains a Silver Award in Diversity from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We vigorously advocate for fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement, and are dedicated to ongoing enhancement in these areas. We are currently seeking a highly-motivated Senior Occupational Therapist (PDSS) to join our team in CHO4 Physical Disability Support Services, Enable Ireland Cork Children’s Services, Curraheen, Cork Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract for 1 year Contract Hours: 17.5 hours per week Salary Scale: €57,771 to €68,385pro rata per annum. Annual Leave Entitlement : 33 days pro-rata per annum Overview of the Post: Enable Ireland delivers children’s services through the Children’s Disability Network Teams (CDNT) under the national Progressing Disabilities Services (PDS) model for children and young people with complex needs arising from a disability. The purpose of the PDSS is to provide support to clinicians, children and families attending a CDNT The post holder will work as a senior occupational therapist within the CHO4 PDSS providing services to children 0 – 18 years and families within the region. The post holder will provide an occupational therapy service to include assessment, diagnosis and intervention for children with a physical disability. The post holder will contribute to the development of clinical competencies in teams working with children with a physical disability. Overview of Duties & Responsibilities: Please see Job Description for full list The successful candidate will have Essential Criteria: Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications & Experience : Candidates for appointment must: · Hold an Occupational Therapy qualification recognised by the Occupational Therapy Registration Board at CORU. AND · Be registered, on the Occupational Therapists Register maintained by the Occupational Therapists Registration Board at CORU. AND · All candidates must have a minimum of 3 years full time (or equivalent) post qualification clinical experience in the area of paediatric (0-18 years) physical disability, AND physical disability motor management (ie: Upper Limb assessment and intervention, Spasticity management, Complex Postural and Seating assessment, intervention and management including bespoke moulded seating systems) AND Experience working with a number of Occupational Therapists on CDNTs and Primary Care, to include assessments and service plans in providing motor management services. AND All candidates must demonstrate a proven record of worked experience in the area of physical disability. Professional Development and Practice · All candidates must demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development in the area of motor management. ANNUAL REGISTRATION On appointment clinicians must maintain annual registration on the Occupational Therapists Register maintained by the Occupational Therapists Registration Board at CORU AND · Practitioners must confirm annual registration with CORU To Enable Ireland Desirable Criteria: If you believe you would fit the role then please submit your application today. Benefits As a staff member of Enable Ireland, you will have access to a wide range of benefits, including: · Excellent internal and external training opportunities · Generous annual leave entitlements · Flexible Working · Long service reward scheme · Pay adjusted Maternity Leave · Pay adjusted Adoptive Leave · Pay adjusted Paternity Leave · Wellbeing benefits · Pension For a full list of our benefits & conditions, please click here: What now? To apply, please download the Job Description and Person Specification for your information and complete the online application form. CVs will not be accepted. Closing date for applications: Thursday 1st May 2025 @ noon A panel may be formed from this vacancy for any similar vacancies, which may arise during the next 12 months. · The post will be subject to reference checks and may be subject to Garda vetting/police clearance, as relevant. · Due to the large volume of applications, we are not in the position to provide individual feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted for interview. · Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants from all sections of the community. · The above information serves only as a guide to the advertised position. 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