Job Title: Occupational Therapist
*5 years post qualification clinical experience required in Mental Health*
Contract: 6 months, Maternity Cover
Locations covered: Dublin 22 and Dublin 7
Area: Prison Service
Salary: 74,000e - 89,000e, Depending on experience
FRS Recruitment have an exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapist in Dublin. This post is a maternity cover contract for the Prison Service. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work across two prison services. A key element of this role is Mental Health, therefore 5 years post qualification experience in Mental Health is required. As the role requires cover of two locations, based in Clondalkin and North Circular Road, a car and full clean drivers license is essential.
Desirable requirements:
- depth and breadth of experience of delivering concurrent, multiple projects; in providing a service to marginalised communities; working in a High Support / Dependency Unit in an acute setting (forensic or otherwise) or in secure settings (prison or hospital);
- experience of using evidence to support practice
- experience of carrying out audits and collecting outcomes to support service, design, development and delivery.
- an ability to develop competence in the diverse range of areas for which the office has responsibility;
- the capacity to undertake high volumes of work to strict deadlines, while working on a variety of different projects simultaneously, through prioritising tasks
Essential Requirements:
- Recognised degree in Occupational Therapy
- 5+ years of post qualification clinical experience in Mental Health
- Full clean drivers license (Category B) and access to own car
- Sound commercial judgement and good decision making, together with strong negotiation skills
- Excellent organisational and time management skills including excellent I.T. skills
- Working rights in Ireland
Contact: If you are interested in this opportunity please contact Chloe O Brien, Senior Healthcare Recruitment Consultant, Allied Healthcare Division, FRS Recruitment. Tel: M: +353(0)86 1076802 for more information.
