Job Description

Staff Grade Occupational Therapist 

Location: Galway Older Peoples Service HSE West
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 35 hours/week

TTM Healthcare is recruiting a Staff Grade Occupational Therapist to join the Galway Mental Health Service & Services For Older People. 

Key Responsibilities:

• The post holder will support the principle that care of the patient comes first at all times and will approach their work with the flexibility and enthusiasm necessary to make this principle a reality for every patient to the greatest possible degree appropriate.

  • Risk Management, Quality, Health & Safety

    The Occupational Therapist, Staff Grade will:

    • Work in a safe manner with due care and attention to the safety of self and others
    • Implement agreed policies, procedures and safe professional practice by adhering to relevant legislation, regulations and standards
    • Be aware of risk management issues, identify risks and take appropriate action
    • Document appropriately and report any near misses, hazards and accidents and bring them to the attention of the relevant person(s)
    • Adequately identifies, assesses, manages and monitors risk within their area of responsibility.
    • Have a working knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply to the role for example, Standards for Healthcare, National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections, Hygiene Standards etc. and comply with associated HSE protocols for implementing and maintaining these standards as appropriate to the role.
    • Support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service.

• Administrative

  The Occupational Therapist, Staff Grade will:

  • Comply with department procedures with regard to assessment, recommendation and provision of all assistive equipment / custom made devices
  • Keep up-to-date statistics and other administrative records as required within the Occupational Therapy department
  • Participate in the establishment and maintenance of standards for quality improvement and adhere to existing standards and policies
  • Assist in the organisation, maintenance and / or ordering of equipment and materials used in assessment and treatment
  • Contribute to the planning and development of the Occupational Therapy Service and participate in service improvements
  • Participate in audits / outcome measurement of intervention as directed by the Senior Occupational Therapist / Occupational Therapist Manager
  • Represent the department at meetings and conferences as required by the Senior Occupational Therapist / Occupational Therapist Manager
  • Engage in IT developments as they apply to service user and service administration
  • Keep up to date with developments within the organisation and the Irish Health Service
  • Carry out other duties as assigned by the Senior Occupational Therapist / Occupational Therapist Manager

Requirements:

• A recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy.

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

• CORU mandatory

• Full driving licence and access to own transport is advantageous.

If you're looking to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a supportive team environment and we'd love to hear from you.