Children’s Disability Network Team – CDNT5 Rossecourt Lucan Permanent Full time
Lead Agency Stewarts Care
Applications are invited for the above permanent full time position. Part Time Options may be considered. A panel will be formed from which other permanent or temporary posts may be filled.
Job Purpose
The post holder will be responsible for the provision of a quality evidence-based Occupational Therapy service including assessing, planning, and implementing family-centered occupational therapy intervention based on the individual needs of children and young people (0 to 18) and their families supported by the Children’s Disability Network Team.
The service is provided within the Progressing Disabilities Services for Children and young people (PDS) framework, with interdisciplinary team working and family-centred practice at its core.
Role Requirements
Essential Criteria
- Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy Studies or equivalent qualification. Professional Qualifications received outside the Republic of Ireland including the U.K must be validated by the Validation unit of CORU prior to commencement of employment.
- Registered with CORU as an Occupational Therapist
- Membership or eligibility for membership of the Irish Association of Occupational Therapists
- Minimum of three years satisfactory post qualification experience
- Excellent communication skills
Desirable Criteria
- Experience of working with children and adolescents with a range of disabilities.
- Experience of inter-disciplinary team working.
- Evidence of participation in continuous professional development.
- Have a full driving licence and access to a car.
Mary Feely Children's Disability Network 5 Manager (087 0575267)
Salary and qualifications are in accordance with Department of Health consolidated pay scales. Salary Scale Senior Occupational Therapist €63,279 to €74,509.
For more details view the full job description in the Additional Information section below.
