OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Lotus Care provides a range of respite, residential and support services to Children & Adults with intellectual disabilities in a homely and comfortable community setting. We aim to empower people with the necessary skills to live full and satisfying lives as equal citizens of their local communities.
Due to continued growth and expansion of our services, we have an exciting opportunity for an organised and dynamic Occupational Therapist to join our team.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• 3rd level qualification and be registered with CORU as an Occupational Therapist.
• Have a minimum two year full time post qualification clinical experience.
• Holds a full clean driving license and access to a car.
• Previous health service experience, ideally in the ID sector.
• Evidence of participation in continued professional development.
• Have a working knowledge of HIQA Standards as they apply to ID services.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience of service evaluation and planning.
• Can deliver results through effective collaboration in a complex environment.
• Garda Vetting/Police Clearance.

ROLE OVERVIEW

• Reporting to: Director of Services
• Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
• Working Week: 40 hours per week with a 7-hour standard working day
• Location of Work: Midland Counties (Offaly, Kildare, Laois, Westmeath)
• Salary Scale: €50,000 to €60,000 depending on experience

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

The Occupational Therapist will plan, manage and deliver Occupational Therapy (OT) services within Lotus Care ensuring a high-quality person-centred service in line with best practice. Key responsibilities include:

• Lead the development of the OT service and key standards of practice in Lotus Care.
• Maintain and track KPIs to include waiting list, caseloads, MDT input etc.
• Develop and maintain professional standards based on evidence-based practice.
• Create and maintain an ethics-based OT service delivery.
• Generate a quality driven service supporting service owner health and wellbeing.
• Maximize service owners’ active involvement in the development of their care pathway.
• Review OT caseload management to ensure safe and efficient service outcomes.
• Stay updated on new developments, skills and technology.
• Develop, audit and review policies and procedures in light of changing service needs.
• Coordinate training and education of those staff involved in OT service delivery.
• Maintain, review and report on an OT risk register.
• Maintain good working relationships with external statutory and professional bodies.

• Promote innovation in future service delivery across OT services.Ensure OT compliance with internal policy and external needs that impact Lotus Care.