Practice Education Co-ordinator in Occupational Therapy
For informal discussion regarding the post please contact:
Professor Agnes Shiel, Head of Occupational Therapy, School of Health Sciences
Email agnes.shiel@nuigalway.ie.Tel: +353 (0)91 492957 / 495470.
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Job Description
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Eligibility Requirements
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Application Procedures
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Summary CV Application Form
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National University of Ireland, Galway
Ollscoil na hÉireann, Gaillimh
APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING POST:
PRACTICE EDUCATION CO-ORDINATOR
Practice Education Co-Ordinator
University Teacher (Below the Bar) in Occupational Therapy
The BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy commenced in the Faculty of Medicine and
Health Science, NUI Galway in 2003. The faculty has over 1,000 students including
medical students, nursing students and speech and language therapy students
offering exciting opportunities for interdisciplinary teaching and research. The
University invites applications for the following full time, permanent post.
The successful applicant will co-ordinate practice education placements to ensure an
optimum match of students’ learning needs and placement availability, In addition to
organising placements the postholder will prepare students for practice education, run
preparation courses for Practice Educators and liaise with Practice Tutors, Regional
Placement Facilitators and Practice educators to ensure effective practice education.
The successful applicant will have
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A WFOT recognised professional qualification in Occupational Therapy
A minimum of three years clinical experience.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Experience of working with and educating undergraduate Occupational Therapy
students at all levels eg as Practice Educator
In addition to the above, formal experience of lecturing and a relevant research
postgraduate qualification (e.g. Masters or PhD) are desirable. Current and past
involvement in research and a history of publication will be an advantage.
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For informal discussion contact: Professor Agnes Shiel,
492957/ 495470, Email: agnes.shiel@nuigalway.ie
NUI Galway, Ph +353 91
Additional information on the Discipline of Occupational Therapy is available at
http://www.nuigalway.ie/occupational_therapy/
Salary:
€36,230 - €51,104 p.a. (Post Jan 2011 entrants)
(This appointment will be made on the Lecturer Below the Bar scale in line with
current Government pay policy)
Closing date for receipt of applications is midnight (local time) on Thursday 23rd May
2013.
It will not be possible to consider applications received after the closing date.
For more information and Application Form please see website:
http://www.nuigalway.ie/about-us/jobs/ Applications should be sent to recruit@nuigalway.ie
Please note that appointment to posts advertised will be dependent upon the terms of
the employment control framework for the higher education sector.
National University of Ireland, Galway is an equal opportunities employer.
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Practice Education Co-Ordinator in Occupational Therapy
JOB DESCRIPTION – ACADEMIC
Purpose of Post
Co-ordinates clinical placements to ensure an optimum match of students’
learning needs and placement availability, organises placements, and
prepares students, Practice Tutors, Regional Placement Facilitators and
Practice Educators effectively for practice education
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Teaching (Tutorial, Demonstrating, Lecturing)
1. Prepares students for practice education placement informed both by
requirements of university requirements and placement site and debrief
students afterwards.
2. Participation in the supervision of students in collaboration with
Practice Tutors, Regional Placement Facilitators and Practice
Educators.
3. Support and participate, if required, in the assessment of student
performance in collaboration with Practice Educators, Practice Tutors,
Regional Placement Facilitators and/or relevant university staff and
monitor the assessment process.
4. Participate in the development of practice education curricula in
collaboration with Regional Placement Facilitators, Practice Tutors and
University based staff, with the aim of integrating theory into practice
and fostering evidence-based practice.
5. Contribution to teaching of specific preparatory practice education
induction modules for students at the University prior to their
commencement of practice education.
6. Delivering of occasional lectures in the academic programme, as
required and time permitting.
7. Contribute to and attend at clinical education workshops and training
days organised by the University and any relevant committees.
8. Participate in the development and integration of practice education
within the curriculum in alignment with accreditation standards.
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Research (Publications, Grant Applications/Awards, Ph.D. students
9. Contribute to research culture/activity within and across the university
department and relevant services.
10. Identify areas of practice, which require research and contribute to the
dissemination of good practice in collaboration with all stakeholders.
11. Promote the implementation of evidence-based practice.
12. Support for student research.
13. Participation in research on the efficacy of the clinical placement with
practice education models in collaboration with University colleagues,
service managers, professional bodies and other stakeholders.
Administration (Administrative, Management, Wider contribution)
14. Assume responsibility for the strategic management of Practice
Education including the development of placement opportunities and
the education of Practice Educators.
15. Co-ordinate, allocate, arrange and manage practice education
placements.
16. Actively seek and develop practice education placements opportunities
including a range of environments not previously explored, in liaison
with the Regional Placement Facilitator(s).
17. To visit potential placement site as required in liaison with Service
Mangers.
18. Promote and develop communication and links with a range of local
services in order to develop clinical practice education opportunities.
19. Participate in the quality assurance mechanism of the student learning
environment. Implement quality initiatives agreed by the National
Implementation Group in collaboration with other stakeholders.
20. Facilitate communication and effective working relationships between
therapists in service delivery and University based staff.
21. Facilitate Regional Placement Facilitators, Practice Tutors and Practice
Educations in provision of ongoing feedback to students about their
performance.
22. To liaise with Regional Placement Facilitators, Practice Tutors and
Practice Educators in relation to the effectiveness of placements and to
student progress.
23. Keep abreast of research and practice developments in relevant areas
by attending seminars, conferences and post graduate courses and
maintain competency.
24. Participate in a performance review process with a line manager.
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25. Promote inter-professional learning across disciplines in the health
care setting.
26. Contribution to a professional practice education network with Practice
Education Co-ordinators in other regions to maximise capacity and
quality and streamline placements. This may include the development
and roll out of innovative learning methodologies, common assessment
criteria, benchmarking standards for clinical placement, supervision
models clinical practice education, teaching skills and the use of
information technology.
27. Provide support to practice tutors, Regional Placement Facilitators and
Practice Educators who engage in with practice education through
mentoring and the organisation, design and delivery of CPD workshops
and courses related to education and evidence-based practice.
28. Facilitate Regional Placement Facilitators, Practice Tutors and Practice
Educators in evaluating student learning experience.
29. Contribute to the development and promotion of multiprofessional
working in the delivery of patient care for the benefit of patients.
30. Allocate and organise clinical placements to meet the learning needs of
the student and the accreditation requirements of student education
and requirements of professional bodies.
31. Manage resources allocated to promote learning in practice.
32. Establish and maintain positive relationships with practitioners and
other members of the university characterised by open communication
trust and respect. Monitor the learning experiences of student
therapists and address any issues arising with key stakeholders.
33. Evaluate practice education standards within placement sites in
collaboration with all stakeholders.
34. Develop and maintain database of practice education sites in line with
nationally agreed guidelines and templates.
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Eligibility Criteria:
Essential:
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Professional qualification in Occupational Therapy recognised by the World Federation of
Occupational Therapy
Three years clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist
Experience of undergraduate student education as Practice Educator with all levels of
students
Commitment to evidence based practice and familiarity with current research in own
clinical area
Excellent administrative skills.
Excellent communication and networking skills
Excellent teamwork skills
Desirable
 Relevant postgraduate qualification (MSc, PhD
 Experience of lecturing undergraduate students in academic subjects or preparation for
placement
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APPLICATION AND APPOINTMENT PROCEDURES
1.
Application
It is VITAL that you ONLY USE THE POST REFERENCE ‘007455’ in the subject line of
your application email. This will ensure that your application reaches the correct mailbox.
A. Applications should
recruit@nuigalway.ie
be
made
by sending
the
following
information
to
Please submit as one document in MS Word Format: The following documents must
be collated and submitted as one document (NOT three separate attachments):
a. A completed Summary CV Application Form (see pages 11 & 12)
b. A cover letter/personal statement outlining why you wish to be considered for
the post and where you believe your skills and experience meet the
requirements for the post of ‘Practice Education Co-ordinator, Occupational
Therapy’
c. A comprehensive CV clearly showing your relevant achievements and
experience in your career to date.
The completed application document must be forwarded by email as one attachment to
reach the Human Resources Office no later than midnight (GMT) on Thursday, 23rd
May 2013. Please note that an application will ONLY be considered if documents a
to c above are fully completed and received by the closing date.
B. All applicants will receive an acknowledgement of application within 5 working days. If
you do not receive an acknowledgement of receipt of your application within this
timeframe or if you have any other queries regarding the application process please
contact recruit@nuigalway.ie or telephone 091-492151
C. Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement (ISER):
It is a condition of the Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement (ISER) as set out in
Department of Finance Circular 12/09 that retirees, under that Scheme, are debarred
from applying for another position in the same employment or the same sector.
Therefore, such retirees may not apply for this position.
D. Pension Entitlements:
This is a pensionable position. Details of the applicable Pension Scheme will be provided
to the successful candidate. The Pension element of this appointment is subject to the
terms and conditions of the Pension scheme currently in force within the University. This
Scheme may be amended or revised by the Irish Government or its agents at any time.
The Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004 set a minimum
retirement age of 65 and removed the upper compulsory retirement age for certain New
Entrants to the Public Sector on or after 1 April 2004. Effective from 1st January 2013,
The Single Public Service Scheme applies to all first-time new entrants to the public
service, as well as to former public servants returning to the public service after a break
of more than 26 weeks.
Retirement age set, initially, at 66 years; this will rise in step with statutory changes in
the State Pension Contributory (SPC) age to 67 years in 2021 and 68 years in 2028.
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Compulsory retirement age will be 70.
E. Declaration:
Applicants will be required to declare whether they have previously availed of a public
service scheme of incentivised early retirement. Applicants will also be required to
declare any entitlements to a Public Service pension benefit (in payment or preserved)
from any other Public Service employment and/or where they have received a paymentin-lieu in respect of service in any Public Service employment.
2.
Assessment Procedure
(a) Board of Assessors
Applications will be considered by a Board of Assessors, which will shortlist and interview
candidates and report to the College, the Academic Council and Údaras na hOllscoile.
All applications and other materials submitted by applicants will be treateded in strict
confidence by all panel members and others involved in the administration of the
recruitment. No information about the identity of applicants, or details of their
applications, will be released to others, except where it is necessary as part of the
selection process. For example in the case of permanent academic posts, it is necessary
for copies of shortlisted applications to be circulated and viewed by members of the
College prior to candidates’ presentations as these members of college may attend the
presentation on the day. Members of College may also view the full copy of all
applications received (including those shortlisted and not shortlisted) for a permanent
academic post by making a request/appointment to the HR Office.
(b) Interview Dates
Candidates will be advised of arrangements in due course.
(c) Expenses
Expenses are paid to candidates invited to the Assessors’ Interview (see (a) above).
3.
Appointment
The appointment will be made by the President, following adoption of the report of the
Board of Assessors by the College of Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences. (In the
event that the College does not adopt the report, the appointment will be made by the
President, following adoption of the report of the Board of Assessors by the Academic
Council. In the event that the Academic Council does not adopt the report of the Board of
Assessors, the decision as to the appointment, will be made by Údaras na hOllscoile
(The University Governing Authority). All candidates will in due course be notified of the
outcome of their application. The Human Resources Office will offer the post to the
candidate appointed once the appointment has been made by the University Appointing
Authorities
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SUMMARY OF CURRICULUM VITAE APPLICATION FORM
ACHOIMRE DEN CURRICULUM VITAE
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This summary will be copied for circulation; accordingly, it should be typed in black ink.
Beifer ag cóipeáil na hachoimre seo lena scaipeadh; ba chóir, mar sin, í a chlóscríobh nó a líonadh isteach go soiléir de láimh i
ndúch dubh
Post -An Post—
Title
Practice Education Co-ordinator, Occupational Therapy – Ref 007455
Surname Sloinne
Forename(s) Réamhainm(neacha)
Address (for correspondence) - Seoladh (do
chomhfhreagras)—
E-mail - Ríomhphost—
Are you an EU national?
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If not, do you require a work permit?
Sa chás nach náisiúnach den AE thú, an bhfuil ceadúnas oibre de
dhíth ort?
Details of Third Level Education - Sonraí faoi Oideachas Tríú Leibhéal
University and/or other
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Courses
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Qualifications
Cáilíochtaí,
Scholarships & Distinctions (give year of award & awarding body)
Scoláireachtaí & Gradaim (tabhair an bhliain & ainm an údaráis dámhachtana)
Membership/Fellowship of Professional Bodies/Institutions - Ballraíocht/Comhaltacht de Chomhlachtaí/d’Fhorais
Phroifisiúnta
Employment Record - Cuntas ar Fhostaíocht—
Employer - Fostóir
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Title of Post - Teideal an Phoist
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Principal Duties - Príomhdhualgais an
Phoist
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Specialised professional experience and/or particular professional interests; no. of publications, no. of refereed
publications, no. of books, no. of conference papers, if any - Gnéithe ar leith de do chleachtadh proifisiúnta agus/nó
ábhair spéise phroifisiúnta atá agat; líon na bhfoilseachán, líon na bhfoilseachán measúnaithe, líon na bpáipéar
comhdhála, más ann dóibh.
Knowledge of Language (e.g., fluent, reading knowledge only, etc.) - Teangacha agus cumas iontu (m.sh., líofa, an léamh
amháin, agus srl.)
Referees (names, addresses including email and telephone details of 3 referees) – Please note that references will be sought
prior to interviews - Moltóirí (ainm, seoladh, seoladh ríomhphoist agus uimhir ghutháin 3 moltóirí) - Tabhair faoi deara, le do
thoil, go rachfar i dteagmháil le moltóirí roimh an agallaimh.
Referee Moltóirí
Name - Ainm
Postal Address –
Seoladh
e-mail
Ríomhphost
Telephone Number
Uimhir theileafóin
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