Occupational Therapist

Location Monaghan
Job-type Temporary
Salary €37022 - €53002 per annum
Reference J341556
Date Published almost 3 years ago


Locum Occupational Therapist position available


THE OPPORTUNITY:
Locum Staff Grade Occupational Therapist - Monaghan

ASAP start, 3-month contract initially (with scope for possible extension)


THE BACKGROUND:

At TTM Healthcare we are proud to have partnered with Cavan Monaghan Mental Health Service.

The Cavan Monaghan Mental Health Service is delivered through specialist mental health multidisciplinary teams from childhood to old age. They have an exciting opportunity for a Staff Grade OT for a 3-month Locum contract initially, with scope for possible extension.

This opportunity is based in Blackwater House, a residential Approved Centre for Adults in later stages of life, with complex continuing care needs resulting from their mental health diagnosis.

If you think the position is right for you, let's talk.


THE RESPONSIBILITIES:

The overall responsibility within this role;

• Assess each individual's Occupational Performance needs, contribute to their Care Plan, and provide Occupational Therapy interventions to help meet these needs, in line with each individual resident's Care Plan
• Be responsible for assessment, planning, implementation and review of treatment / intervention programmes for service users according to service standards
• Manage own caseload in accordance with the needs of the post
• Collaborate with service users, family, carers and other staff in treatment / intervention planning and in the provision of support and advice
• Plan discharge or transition of the service user between services as appropriate
• Document all assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, reports and discharge summaries in accordance with local service and professional standards
• Communicate verbally and / or in writing results of assessments, treatment / intervention programmes and recommendations to the team and relevant others in accordance with service policy
• Participate in teams as appropriate, communicating and working in co-operation with other team members
• Attend clinics, review meetings, team meetings, case conferences, ward rounds etc. as designated by Senior Occupational Therapist / Occupational Therapist Manager
• Arrange and carry out duties in a timely manner within settings appropriate to service users needs and in line with local policy / guidelines
• Maintain quality standards of practice and participate in quality assurance and clinical audit as appropriate
• Seek advice and assistance from his / her supervisor / manager with any assigned cases or issues that prove to be beyond the scope of his / her professional competence in line with principles of best practice and clinical governance
• Maintain professional standards in relation to confidentiality, ethics and legislation
• Operate within the scope of Irish Occupational Therapy practice and in accordance with local guidelines




THE REQUIREMENTS:

To be eligible for the role, you will need:

• A recognised qualification as an Occupational Therapist.
• Full CORU registration.
• Ability to adapt to changing work environment.
• Professional approach to work
• Flexibility in work practice
• Experience in working with this client group is preferable - not essential.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, teamwork and effective caseload management skills.
• Good planning, organisation and effective time management skills together with the ability to work on your own initiative.

THE REWARDS:
You will enjoy the following benefits:
• Market leading rates of pay
• Opportunity to work in an award-winning agency 2002-2018
• Continued personal & professional development
• The opportunity to gain additional experience working with the best employers in the market
• Access to our training department
• Exceptional trainings both internally and externally
• Flexible working hours
• Assistance and detailed review of CV content and format & interview technique if required
• Consultants with knowledge of employment procedures concerning agency workers and compliance to ensure you always receive the most up to date information

THE DETAILS:
Location:Blackwater House, Monaghan
Job-Type:Temporary
Salary:€37,022 - €53,002 per annum


TTM Healthcare is an Equal Opportunities Employer

THE CONTACT:

Katelyn 065 686 9300 (ext. 106)









TTM Healthcare is an Equal Opportunities Employer.