QUALIFICATIONS:

Candidates must:

• Hold an Occupational therapy qualification recognised by the Occupational Therapy Registration Board at CORU, the regulator for Health and Social Care professionals in Ireland. See https://www.coru.ie/.

EXPERIENCE:

Candidates must have at least 3 years post qualification occupational therapy clinical experience. Experience working in an occupational therapy role, working with children with complex developmental disabilities and their families.

SKILLS:

Candidates must demonstrate competency in applying theory, knowledge and skills of Occupational Therapy within the service area of people with disabilities. Flexibility and an openness to change are required. Fluency in verbal and written English and a high level of communication skills are essential.

Children’s Disability Network Team 6 (CDNT) provide services to children from 0-18 with complex development needs which include physical, sensory, intellectual disabilities and autism. The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland (BOCSI) are the lead agency for this team. CDNT’s are interdisciplinary teams who work within a Family Centred Practice model and work collaboratively with children, families and other stakeholders to meet goals identified by the family.
The post holder will be responsible for assessing and delivering intervention to children and young persons in clinic, school, home and community settings, depending on their presentation.