Senior Occupational Therapist

Senior Occupational Therapist                                               Blackrock Clinic is the leading and longest established private hospital and clinic in Ireland. Since it opened in the mid-1980s, the clinic has consistently built an unparalleled reputation in new high-tech surgical procedures, medical treatments, and ground-breaking diagnostics. Blackrock Clinic is now part of Blackrock Health private hospital group along with the Hermitage Clinic, Galway Clinic, and Limerick Clinic, some of the most advanced hospitals in Irish private healthcare. Blackrock Clinic has been recognised for over ten years by the Joint Commission International (JCI) which accredits only hospitals that raise safety and quality of care standards to the highest levels. We were one of the first hospitals in Ireland to attain this international recognition. Blackrock Clinic is a progressive and pioneering hospital in which care for the patient is central to everything we do. What is a Senior Occupational Therapist responsible for in Blackrock? The role:-        Provides patient care in a quality, respectful, caring and compassionate manner-        Develops and promotes high standards of clinical practice and skills-        Works with the Head of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy to develop a quality Occupational Therapy service-        Contributes to the process of education for colleagues, and post-graduates-        Is actively involved in internal audit activities-        Acts as an information resource for colleagues locally, regionally or nationally  To be considered for this role you need: -        A qualification recognised by the OT Registration Board at CORU Each candidate must have at least 3 years clinical experience working with the adult population in an acute hospital setting.Evidence of personal professional development.Post graduate courses relevant to a clinical specialty. The above are all part of what makes up the full job description which can be requested. The position works a standard hours of 35 hours per week. Working at Blackrock Clinic we offer many benefits, including:-    Accommodation Assistance – we offer accommodation support for new starters-    Pension – Defined Contribution pension scheme-    Car Parking – on site available to all staff at very reasonable rates-    Educational assistance - supporting employees in development-    Flexibility – we are flexible and like to promote a good work life balance-    Uniforms – provision of uniforms to all staff-    A discounted pharmacy, medical tests, travel tickets and restaurant-    Bike to work scheme – we participate in the Bike to Work scheme and more