About Direct Medics

This year, we’re proud to celebrate our 25th anniversary, marking a quarter-century of placing healthcare professionals in locum roles across both the public and private sectors in the UK and Ireland. Our long-standing reputation speaks to the trust and reliability we’ve built within the healthcare sector.

Job Description:

Direct Medics are working in partnership with a client in Dublin 7 to find an experienced and dedicated Senior Occupational Therapist to work with the Irish Prison Services. The position will be based in Dublin serving the needs of the below prisons with a physical presence in prisons as required. Split post covering: Cloverhill Prison & Mountjoy Prison.

This vacancy will be required for a temporary duration (6 months) & on a full time basis.

Requirements:

• CORU Registered Occupational Therapist

• have 5 years full time (or an aggregate of 5 years full time) post qualification clinical experience in mental health;

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Possess a current full driving licence (Category B) and/or have access to a car / mode of transport for efficient commute between prisons/units.

• Right to live and work in Ireland

Benefits:
• FREE Fitness to Work certificate / Occupational Health Clearance
• FREE Criminal Records Check
• FREE Uniform
• FREE Online Training
• FREE Mandatory Skills Training
• Accommodation/Travel allowance*
• Excellent Referral Scheme £1,000*
• Weekly Payroll
• Competitive Pay Rates
• Flexible working hours, Part-time and Full-time roles available
• Dedicated team to help develop both you and your career

T&C's Apply*

What We Offer:

• Approved and Trusted Supplier: Placing healthcare professionals in locum roles across leading healthcare systems such as the NHS and HSE, covering a wide range of settings and specialties.

• Dedicated Recruitment Consultants: We provide one-to-one support from our recruitment specialists with in-depth local market knowledge.

• Comprehensive Compliance Assistance: Full guidance on documentation and ongoing regulatory requirements.

• FREE Accredited Training: Remain compliant and current with training delivered by our in-house experts.

*T&Cs Apply

This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patient care while working in a collaborative healthcare environment.

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