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Job description

The Occupational Therapist will be an integral part of a multi-disciplinary team within the RBHSC. The post holder will be responsible for a caseload of clients within children’s service, using evidence-based and client centred practice to assess, plan, implement and evaluate Occupational Therapy interventions. They will have the skills and expertise to ensure that they establish a pro-active, integrated and client centred service..

Responsibilities

• To be responsible for the specialist assessment and treatment of children referred to the Paediatric Occupational Therapy service.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Hold a degree in Occupational Therapy recognised by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists or a Diploma of the College of Occupational Therapists
• A minimum of six months experience working with children and young people and or working in an acute or rehabilitation setting

Desirable Skills

• Additional postgraduate training relevant to paediatrics
• Experience in the use of IT systems

Further Information

Location: Paediatrics, Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick children.