Senior Occupational Therapist - Children's Service

Location: Base Location Stamullen, County MeathDisability Service: Children Disability Residential ServiceHours: Mon to Fri 9am to 5pmAbout Talbot Group:The Talbot Group aim to provide the highest quality of care and support to our residents to enable them to have the very best life they can and to maximise their independence. We are appointing an individual who is enthusiastic and passionate to join our Team. To provide services in line with our Vision, Mission, and Values, where the delivery of exceptional quality person centred care to our residents is their focus. The successful applicant will be offered the opportunity for training and development so that we can achieve the best outcome for our residents, while at the same time supporting our staff in their professional development.Purpose of the Role:The purpose of this role is to provide direct clinical care, which encompasses Occupational Therapy assessment, treatment and management of assigned caseloads. Working in collaboration with other Multi-Disciplinary members and staff of the Talbot Group, the successful candidate will provide evidence-based assessment and intervention to service users in an environment which values and respects the individual and which fosters independence, personal development and social inclusion. Be responsible for the maintenance of standards of practice of self and as directed / guided by Occupational Therapy ManagerAct independently to assess service users to determine their need for Occupational Therapy Intervention, act independently in prioritising service user needs to ensure individuals receive intervention in a timely and equitable manner Plan, implement, evaluate, treat and progress service user care to maximise functional independence and rehabilitation potentialProvide evidence-based, clinical reasoned, occupation focussed clinical intervention in line with the CORU Code of EthicsManage service user caseloads effectively and efficiently, personally undertaking the more complex caseBe responsible for the day-to-day running of a designated service area(s), prioritising and allocating work and promoting positive teamwork in collaboration with the Occupational Therapy Manager, Multi-Disciplinary Team and Management TeamRole Requirements:Essential Qualifications:A recognised qualification in Occupational TherapyCurrent registration with CORUEssential Experience:A minimum of three years post qualification clinical experience working with a Children population with complex needs who have an intellectual disability and/or mental health challenges and/or ABIExperience in the provision of occupation based intervention programmesBe Innovative, Resourceful, Flexible and have excellent Communication, Interpersonal, Administrative and Time Management SkillsBe able to effectively manage a diverse caseloadFull drivers licence and access to a carExperience of working as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Clinical TeamDesirable Experience:Experience in person-centred planning, positive support planning or related areasExperience in sensory integration intervention and post-graduate training in sensory integrationExperience of managing challenging behavioursExperience of using outcome measures to review the efficacy of interventionExperience of using functional assessment measures e.g. AMPSExperience in seating assessment / prescription and post-graduate training in seatingExperience of supervising staff and providing staff trainingExperience of service developmentRewards & Benefits:Comprehensive induction processExtensive training programmeOn-going mentoring and supportContinuous Professional Development supportCareer progression opportunitiesCompetitive salary with increments4 working weeksChristmas GiftService based recognition awards€500 refer a friend initiativeEmployee Assistance Programme for staff and their familiesBike-to-Work SchemeFree onsite Car Parking Please contact us for a full Job DescriptionIf you are excited by this opportunity and would like to join our team as a Senior Occupational Therapist we would like to hear from you.