We have an exciting opportunity for a Basic Grade Occupational Therapist to play an integral role in a friendly, dynamic and supportive multi-disciplinary team and make a significant contribution in the area of rehabilitation.

Employer: Bloomfield Hospital

Job Location: Stocking Lane, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16

Mode of Working: On-site

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Hours of Work per week: 37 hours

About Bloomfield:

Bloomfield Hospital provides treatment, care, and support to adults with severe and enduring mental health needs. We are the only facility in Ireland that also provides a high level of specialized care for people with Huntington’s disease

Our values - Care for and about our people, Strive for Justice, Deliver Quality in all that we do and Enable people to live their fullest life remain at the heart of everything we do.

Responsibilities will include:

• Ensure that the highest standard of clinical care in Occupational Therapy is planned and delivered and meets objectives in line with local and national standards.
• Assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation of treatment/intervention programmes for residents and patients according to professional standards.
• Collaboration with resident, family, carers, and other staff in goal setting and treatment/intervention planning.
• Participate in the multi-disciplinary/healthcare team and work in cooperation and collaboration with team members.
• Maintain comprehensive clinical records of assessments, interventions carried out, and discussions relating to residents.
• Provide Occupational Therapy Services within a legally compliant framework, and ensure efficient and effective services within a defined budgetary framework.
• Be an active member of the Clinical Governance Committee and assist in the development and implementation of strategic and operational plans.
• Receive monthly supervision from Senior Occupational Therapist.

The successful candidate will meet the following requirements:

• Hold a degree in Occupational Therapy or an equivalent qualification and be eligible for membership with the AOTI.
• Be registered on the Occupational Therapists Register maintained by the Occupational Therapists Registration Board at CORU.
• Have strong knowledge and understanding of health, safety, and other statutory regulations affecting a healthcare organization.
• Be an energetic team player with excellent interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate proficient IT skills
• Be responsible in approach and patient/resident-friendly
• Be self-confident, enthusiastic, and persuasive with an ability to influence and negotiate

 Bloomfield Hospital offers a competitive package, including:

• Free onsite staff parking
• Subsidized staff restaurant
• Contributory pension
• Career development
• Comprehensive training programmes
• Further education support
• Onsite library and research facility
• Recharge Employee Wellbeing programme
• Employee assistance programme
• Long Service Recognition
• Cycle to work scheme
• Tax-saver commuter tickets

For inquiries or further information please get in touch with a member of our HR Team at 01-4950021 or email careers@bloomfield.ie