Senior Occupational Therapist

Location : Cluain Mhuire Services Initial Base: Cluain Mhuire Services, Newtownpark Avenue, Blackrock, Co. Dublin Cluain Mhuire is a national center of innovation in public mental health service provision delivering a community based adult mental health service for the South East Coast of Co. Dublin to a catchment area of some 172,000 people approximately. In addition to general adult mental health services, Cluain Mhuire provides early intervention in psychosis, ADHD, gender and general hospital mental health services. Senior Occupational Therapist Full Time (35hrs) Permanent Saint John of God Community Services, Community Mental Health Services Cluain Mhuire Service are now inviting applications for the post of Senior Occupational Therapist. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, flexible, innovative and committed to providing a quality service that responds to the needs and priorities of our service users.    Role Summary The Senior Occupational Therapist will provide evidence-based recovery-oriented intervention to adults with mental health difficulties attending the Cluain Mhuire Service. They will be a member of a Community Mental Health Team and also provide interventions at the Crisis Resolution Service.   Minimum Requirements   Qualification in Occupational Therapy recognised by CORU Registered with CORU 3 years post graduate experience Passionate about working in a mental health context in line with recovery-orientated values   Remuneration Salary Grade 3301 Senior Occupational Therapist on the Consolidated HSE Pay Scale €59,478 - €70,033 per annum pro rata Initial location The initial location of this role is Cluain Mhuire Services, Newtownpark Ave, Blackrock, Co Dublin. However, you may be required, from time to time, to work at SJOG CS's other places of business or/and the premises of such associated s companies or organisations as SJOG CS may require. You will be given as much notice of any such change of place of work as is reasonably practicable.   Application Process: The selection process for this competition will compromise several elements to select successful candidates for the position. These may include the following: Shortlisting based in the information contained within your application. An online video interview. Competitive competency-based interview. Presentation A panel may be formed from this competition from which current and future, permanent, fixed term and specified purpose vacancies may be filled over the next 12 months.  If your application contains gaps of employment within in your CV, please be advised that under HIQA, TUSLA and CORU regulations we are required to have explanatory information for these time periods. These must be provided with your application. Why work for us? St John of God offers a range of benefits to staff including the following: Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Annual Increments Comprehensive induction training and continued in-house training/ professional development 30 days annual leave (pro-rata) Paid sick leave Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave (minimum service period applies) Opportunities for career progression Public Pension Scheme Group Health Insurance Scheme through VHI Group HSF Scheme Cycle to Work Scheme Closing Date Wednesday 22nd May 2024   Informal inquiries to Niall Turner on 087-1902706 or niall.turner@sjog.ie Job description available on request.   St John of God Community Services are equal opportunities employers. By applying for this position you are giving Saint John of God Community Services consent to have your personal data stored which will be retained for the purpose of this competition only.