Purpose and Location of Post
The Talbot Group provides a range of Disability Services and supports to people with complex needs including Intellectual Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Acquired Brain Injury and who may also have Mental Health difficulties. The purpose of this role is to provide direct clinical care, which encompasses Occupational Therapy assessment, treatment and management of assigned caseloads. Working in collaboration with other Multi-Disciplinary members and staff of the Talbot Group, the successful candidate will provide evidence-based assessment and intervention to service users in an environment which values and respects the individual and which fosters independence, personal development and social inclusion.
The post is based in Stamullen, Co. Meath. The Talbot Group also provides services in North County Dublin, Meath, Louth and Cavan

Essential Qualifications
Candidates must meet the following criteria on the closing date:
A recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy
AND
Current registration with CORU
Essential Experience
Experience in the provision of occupation based intervention programmes
Be Innovative, Resourceful, Flexible and have excellent Communication, Interpersonal, Administrative and Time
Management Skills
Full drivers licence and access to a car
Experience of working as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Clinical Team

Desirable Experience
Experience in person-centred planning, positive support planning or related areas
Experience in sensory integration intervention and post-graduate training in sensory integration
Experience of managing challenging behaviours
Experience of using outcome measures to review the efficacy of intervention
Experience of using functional assessment measures e.g. AMPS
Experience in seating assessment / prescription and post-graduate training in seating

Informal Enquiries
For informal enquiries, please contact Ms Therese Crosbie, Occupational Therapy Manager by email therese@talbotgroup.ie or on 01-841 2660
As part of the recruitment process we will keep your application and the personal data contained therein for a period of 12 months. Please inform us when applying for a position with the Talbot Group if you do not wish to have your information retained for this period.

To apply
for this position or to request a copy of the full job specification, please contact Amanda McKnight, HR – amandahr@talbotgroup.ie
Application Closing Date: Friday 19th February 2021