Occupational Therapist

RecruitNet International Ltd specialises in healthcare recruitment for domestic and overseas candidates across hospitals, nursing homes, home care, and community care.

We are hiring an Occupational Therapist for a hospital in Galway, Ireland.

Permanent Part-Time Position – 33 Hours per Week

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  Uphold the principle that patient care always comes first, approaching all duties with flexibility, enthusiasm, and a commitment to delivering high-quality patient-centred care.
  
  

  
  


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  Maintain awareness throughout the hospital of the primacy of the patient in relation to all hospital activities.
  
  

  
  


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  Be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and review of appropriate treatment and intervention programmes for patients in accordance with service standards.
  
  

  
  


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  Communicate assessment findings, treatment/intervention programmes, outcomes, and recommendations verbally and/or in writing to the multidisciplinary team and other relevant personnel, as required.
  
  

  
  


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  Attend and actively participate in ward rounds, multidisciplinary team meetings, case conferences, clinics, and other relevant meetings as designated by the Senior Occupational Therapist or Occupational Therapy Manager.
  
  
  
  
  

  
  

Requirements

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  Be registered with the Occupational Therapists Registration Board at CORU.
  
  
  

  
  


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  Demonstrate strong clinical knowledge of Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment for acute and elderly patients with medical, surgical, and cardiac conditions, using evidence-based practice.
  
  
  

  
  


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  Demonstrate experience working in an acute hospital setting, particularly with patients presenting with physical health conditions.
  
  
  

  
  


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  Demonstrate knowledge of current Occupational Therapy models of practice and experience implementing appropriate treatment and intervention programmes.
  
  
  

  
  


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  Demonstrate knowledge and experience in complex discharge planning in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team (MDT).
  
  
  

  
  


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  Have the requisite knowledge, skills, and ability, including a high standard of suitability and professional ability, to properly perform the duties of the role.
  
  
  

  
  

Benefits