Occupational Therapist – Acute
Occupational Therapist – Acute
The Occupational Therapist will provide a high-quality, evidence-based occupational therapy service to patients across acute settings in Louth. The post holder will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to support patients to achieve maximum independence in daily living, functional performance, and participation, in line with professional standards and organisational objectives. We can accept either a Staff or Senior Grade.
Responsibilities of Occupational Therapist
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate occupational therapy interventions for patients in acute and rehabilitation settings.
- Carry out comprehensive functional assessments addressing activities of daily living (ADLs), cognition, perception, upper limb function, seating, and environmental needs.
- Develop and implement individualised, goal-oriented treatment plans in collaboration with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team.
- Contribute to safe and timely discharge planning, including home assessments, equipment prescription, and onward referrals as required.
- Educate patients, families, and carers on functional strategies, equipment use, and rehabilitation goals.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential clinical documentation in accordance with professional, legal, and organisational requirements.
- Work collaboratively with medical, nursing, physiotherapy, speech and language therapy, social work, and other relevant disciplines.
- Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, case conferences, and ward rounds as required.
- Communicate effectively with community services to ensure continuity of care.
- Adhere to hospital policies, procedures, and clinical governance frameworks.
- Comply with health and safety legislation, infection prevention and control policies, and risk management procedures.
- Participate in audit, quality improvement initiatives, and service development projects.
Education, Training, and Development
- Engage in continuous professional development (CPD) to maintain and enhance professional competence.
- Participate in clinical supervision and performance review processes.
- Support the education and supervision of occupational therapy students as required.
- Participate in in-service training and contribute to team education initiatives.
- Manage and prioritise a clinical caseload effectively in a fast-paced acute and rehabilitation environment.
- Use electronic and manual information systems for data collection, audit, and service reporting.
- Contribute to the development, review, and implementation of occupational therapy policies, procedures, and clinical guidelines.
Requirements of Occupational Therapist
- A recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy eligible for CORU registration.
- Registration with CORU as an Occupational Therapist at the time of appointment.
- Relevant post-qualification experience is desirable but not essential.
- Experience in acute hospital and/or rehabilitation settings is advantageous.
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