Occupational Therapist (Staff Grade) Job Specification, Terms & Conditions Job Grade Occupational Therapist (Staff Grade) (Grade Code 3298) Campaign Reference NRS02482 Closing Date Friday 10th July 2015 @ 12 noon Proposed Interview Week commencing 3rd August 2015 Date(s) Taking up A start date will be indicated at job offer stage. Appointment Organisational Area Health Service Executive (HSE) DML Location of Post This post is located within the Kildare West Wicklow Children’s Network Disability Team (NDT). Currently there are 3 teams across this geographical area: South based in Monasterevin, relocating to Kildare Town end of 2015 – Mid based in Naas – North based in Clane, relocating to Celbridge in 2016 – There is an initial vacancy in Naas, Co. Kildare. Services for children in Kildare West Wicklow have been reconfigured in line with Progressing Details of Service Children’s Disability Services. The NDTs support children from 0-18 years with complex needs/disabilities. Some of the diagnosis children present with can include cerebral palsy, intellectual disability and autistic spectrum disorder. The NDTs work as interdisciplinary and family centred practice underpins the model of service delivery, with a strong focus on empowerment and community participation. Each team has an allocated team manager who is responsible for leading and managing the development and implementation of an integrated and comprehensive service in line with the model of service. The occupational therapists across the NDTs network regularly engage in CPD and provide input to policies and service development. Reporting Clinical governance will be provided through the Occupational Therapist Manager Relationship The Team Manager provides support for operational issues and will provide support in relation to service related issues. Work as part of an interdisciplinary team supporting children 0-18 years with complex Purpose of the Post needs/disabilities. Principal Duties and Professional / Clinical Responsibilities The Occupational Therapist will: Be responsible for assessment, planning, implementation and review of treatment / intervention programmes for service users according to service standards.
Occupational Therapist (Staff Grade) Job Specification, Terms & Conditions Job Grade Occupational Therapist (Staff Grade) (Grade Code 3298) Campaign Reference NRS02482 Closing Date Friday 10th July 2015 @ 12 noon Proposed Interview Date(s) Week commencing 3rd August 2015 Taking up Appointment A start date will be indicated at job offer stage. Organisational Area Health Service Executive (HSE) DML Location of Post This post is located within the Kildare West Wicklow Children’s Network Disability Team (NDT). Currently there are 3 teams across this geographical area: South – based in Monasterevin, relocating to Kildare Town end of 2015 Mid – based in Naas North – based in Clane, relocating to Celbridge in 2016 There is an initial vacancy in Naas, Co. Kildare. Details of Service Services for children in Kildare West Wicklow have been reconfigured in line with Progressing Children’s Disability Services. The NDTs support children from 0-18 years with complex needs/disabilities. Some of the diagnosis children present with can include cerebral palsy, intellectual disability and autistic spectrum disorder. The NDTs work as interdisciplinary and family centred practice underpins the model of service delivery, with a strong focus on empowerment and community participation. Each team has an allocated team manager who is responsible for leading and managing the development and implementation of an integrated and comprehensive service in line with the model of service. The occupational therapists across the NDTs network regularly engage in CPD and provide input to policies and service development. Reporting Relationship Clinical governance will be provided through the Occupational Therapist Manager The Team Manager provides support for operational issues and will provide support in relation to service related issues. Purpose of the Post Work as part of an interdisciplinary team supporting children 0-18 years with complex needs/disabilities. Principal Duties and Responsibilities Professional / Clinical The Occupational Therapist will: Be responsible for assessment, planning, implementation and review of treatment / intervention programmes for service users according to service standards.
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