The National Rehabilitation HospitalDublin, Leinster, Republic of Ireland
2 days ago
Job description
Specified Purpose, Full time
INTERNAL ONLY
Disclaimer : This competition is open exclusively to NRH employees. Applications from external candidates will not be considered and will be automatically rejected. Eligibility Criteria The Decision Support Service Code of Practice sets out the six classes of healthcare professionals who, alongside registered medical practitioners, can make a statement about a patient's functional decision-making capacity. Given that part of the role will involve completion of functional capacity assessments, this post is open to candidates who are from the following disciplines : Psychology Occupational Therapy Speech and Language Therapy Registered Nurses / Midwives Registered Medical Professional Please note that this campaign is not inviting applications from (Medical) Social Workers. The current ADMA Service has a Senior Medical Social Worker Lead already in post and the ADMA Service will greatly benefit from more than one clinical specialism to lead the service. Qualifications & Experience Essential : At the time of application, the candidate must, on the latest date for receiving completed application forms for the office, possess : 1. A level of qualification and experience commensurate with their individual discipline and at a sufficient level to be eligible for a Senior Grade in that discipline. 2. Eligible for registration with CORU when applicable or with an appropriate professional body. 3. Professional experience of delivering clinical assessment and interventions for patients with acquired neurological illness or injury. 4. The requisite knowledge and ability, including a high standard of suitability and clinical ability, for the proper discharge of the duties of the office. 5. Strong understanding of the ADMA, the Decision Support Service Codes of Practice and associated relevant legislation 6. Experience of working collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams and with non-clinical professionals. 7. Proven leadership experience and the ability to motivate and lead colleagues. 8. Experience of service development and initiatives. 9. Research experience using a range of research methodologies. 10. Strong communication skills. 11. Experience in the delivery of training and teaching to others. 12. Enthusiasm and passion for the role. Desirable It is desirable for the candidate to have the following experience and / or interests : 1. Have completed the online HSE Functional Capacity Assessment (FCA) training 2. Have completed or have enrolled for a place on the in-person HSE FCA Training. 3. Have experience of implementing the ADMA in acquired disability settings. 4. Have experience in the development of training and teaching to others. For more details about this post, please see the job description attached. Applicantion Closing Date : Sunday, 12th October 2025 Antecipated Interview Date : 17th October 2025 How to Apply : Applicants are required to submit a curriculum vitae and cover letter via the \"Apply\" function on Rezoomo. Please be advised that only applications submitted through Rezoomo prior to the specified deadline will be considered. Should you encounter any technical difficulties during the application process, you are advised to contact the Human Resources Department before the closing date. The NRH reserves the right to extend the application deadline based on the volume of suitable applications. Informal enquiries about the post please contact Polly Bethonico, Human Resources Business Partner at polly.beth. Shortlisting is carried out based on the information supplied in your application / CV. The criteria for Shortlisting are based on the requirements of the post as outlined above. Failure to include information regarding these requirements may result in you not being called forward for the next stage of the selection process. A panel of candidates may be formed from which future vacancies may be filled. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and support a smoke-free workplace policy. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login / Register.