Basic Grade Occupational Therapist

at  Nua Healthcare

JOB SUMMARY

Nua Healthcare Services (Nua) is one of Ireland’s leading Private Healthcare Providers, specialising in Residential and Supported Living Services, to both Children and Adults with a range of complex support needs.
We support people in reaching their full potential, to have a meaningful life through the supports of the services we provide to them.
We are seeking applications from energetic and enthusiastic individuals to join our team for the above positions. The successful candidate will be afforded all necessary training and development in line with the role. Candidates must be highly motivated and creative, with a passion for engaging with people who use our service daily. Candidates will contribute to enriching the lives of those we support.

JOB OBJECTIVES

To meet the ongoing expansion of the service, we are currently seeking applications from suitably qualified Basic Grade Occupational Therapist interested in joining Nua Healthcare’s Occupational Therapy team. The role is a hybrid model of working with opportunities to work from home, in the Limerick & Clare area and conduct assessment and intervention in Nua Healthcare Centres as required. Candidates must demonstrate the necessary interest, capability, performance and enthusiasm in line with the requirements of this role.
This will include the following on a day-to-day basis:

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

• Complete any mandatory trainings assigned through Nua Healthcare’s Learning Management System.
• Attending internal/external conferences/ courses relevant to practice.
• Participate in and follow up on actions set or learnings identified from clinical supervision and performance appraisals.

QUALIFICATION:

• Hold a Degree/ Masters in Occupational Therapy from a 3rd level institution offering a programme of study accredited by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists.
• Be registered with CORU or show proof of pending registration at application stage.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of individual care planning and experience contributing to individual risk assessment.

EXPERIENCE:

• Post-qualification work experience as an Occupational Therapist within disability services/ mental health services.
• Evidence of a commitment to continuous professional development (CPD).
• Experience in the implementation of sensory integration approaches with a recognised sensory integration course completed.

SKILLS:

• Strong leadership skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and judgement.
• Have excellent communication and team-working skills.
• Have excellent time management skills and the ability to work in a self-directed manner in a dynamic fast paced environment.