Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist (Motor Management)

Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist (Motor Management)

Dublin, Ireland - Permanent, Part time

Who We Are

We are a person centred, rights based organisation dedicated to improving the lives of children and adults with intellectual disabilities. We provide services across Dublin, Limerick, and North Tipperary.

Description

Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist (Motor Management) role within Children's Services, Dublin.

Responsibilities

1. Provide specialist occupational therapy support for children with complex disabilities, particularly physical disability and upper limb interventions.
2. Conduct 24 hour postural management and other therapeutic interventions.
3. Deliver individualised care plans aligned with best practice and research.
4. Manage caseload effectively, maintain documentation, and collaborate with multi disciplinary teams.
5. Contribute to clinical training and professional development within the organisation.

Qualifications

• BSc in Occupational Therapy or equivalent CORU registered occupational therapy qualification.
• Current CORU Occupational Therapy registration.
• Minimum 5 years post qualification experience.
• At least 3 years recent experience with complex children's disability, especially physical disability.
• Evidence of postgraduate training in upper limb interventions for children with disability.
• Full clean manual Irish driving licence.
• Proficiency in English.
• Demonstrated record of clinical/academic achievement and postgraduate education in the designated clinical area.
• Knowledge of PDS.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, teamwork, planning, organisation and time management skills.
• Level 2 behavioural competencies of Avista competency framework.

Benefits

• Supportive and innovative working environment.
• Generous annual leave.
• Paid maternity leave and sick pay scheme.
• Bike to work scheme.
• Tax Saver travel scheme.
• Access to professional supervision.
• Paid time off for vacation and sick days.

Equal Opportunities

Avista is an equal opportunities employer.