REQUIREMENTS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS/TRAINING

• Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Current HPSCA registration and Malpractice Insurance
• Up to date CPD status
• 3 or more years’ experience in a rehabilitation environment post ComServ
• Basic seating training
• Special interest / expertise within neurology, orthopaedics and cognitive rehabilitation

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Good written and spoken English language skills
• Awareness of evidence base for interventions
• Computer literacy (medical reports and Microsoft Office Suite)
• Ability to prioritize workload
• Excellent communication skills
• Determine clinical diagnosis and provide occupational therapy treatment plan indicated as an autonomous practitioner
• Diagnosis, assessment and management of people with disabling conditions on an inpatient and outpatient basis
• Develop appropriate packages of care, giving clinical and professional advice to patients, carers and other healthcare professionals
• Responsible for occupational therapy treatment
• To be a source of expertise and advice for support staff
• Available to work on a weekend / public holiday on rotation