Job Description
Location: Lucena Clinic, Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services Initial Base: Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin Lucena Clinic provides a comprehensive Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service for young people with moderate to severe mental health disorders to defined catchment areas, with an under 18 population of 172,585, residing in South Dublin City and County plus North and West County Wicklow. Clinical Teams are based throughout the catchment area operating clinics in Tallaght, Rathgar, Dun Laoghaire, Bray, Wicklow town and Arklow. BASIC GRADE OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (Permanent, Full Time based in Dun Laoghaire) Saint John of God Community Services, Community Mental Health Services Lucena Clinic are now inviting applications for the post of Basic Grade occupational Therapist. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic and will work as part of multi-disciplinary teams delivering a service to children and adolescents attending the CAMHS service. Minimum Requirements Candidates must have: Recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy Be registered or eligible for CORU registration; 2024 OT graduates whose CORU registration is pending are welcome to apply. A keen interest in or experience working with children & adolescents Knowledge of child & adolescent mental health disorders We can offer you: Membership of a dynamic Occupational Therapy Department Supervision and mentoring from experienced staff Multi-disciplinary work Varied and interesting caseloads CPD and research opportunities Flexible working arrangements Electronic patient record system Free on site parking Remuneration Salary Grade 3298 OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST on the Consolidated HSE Pay Scale €42,622 - €61,303 per annum pro rata Initial location The initial location of this role is Lucena Clinic, Dun Laoghaire. However, you may be required, from time to time, to work at SJOG CSs 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 29 days annual leave (pro-rata) Paid sick leave (minimum service period applies) 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 9th October 2024 Informal enquiries to Nodlaig Olden, at / and Lynn Jenkinson, at / Job description available on request. Occupop Reference: LUC-SEP-2024-02 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. Skills: Communication Interpersonal Teamwork