Physiotherapist, Senior Bantry General Hospital
* Bantry, County Cork, Ireland
* Full Time, Permanent
Who We Are
The newly established HSE South West health region will manage and deliver all public health and social care services in Cork and Kerry, serving more than 700,000 people. HSE South West includes all hospital and community healthcare services in the region, including the South / South West Hospital Group and Cork Kerry Community Healthcare.
Skills and Attributes
* Commitment to quality service
Description
The Physiotherapy Service at Bantry General Hospital (BGH) provides a service to all wards, units, and departments, including acute medical, rehabilitation, Acute Medical Assessment Unit, Local Injuries Unit, Day Surgery, Endoscopy, MHS, Cardiac laboratory, St. Joseph's Continuing Care Unit, and OPD Physiotherapy.
There is a strong emphasis on effective MDT working in BGH. The Physiotherapy Department has a staff of over 6.6 WTE and also accommodates Physiotherapy Students on Clinical Placements throughout the year.
BGH Physiotherapy Department collaborates closely with colleagues in PCC Physiotherapy in NW 10 / West Cork and with the ICPOP and CDH outreach services in West Cork.
Purpose of the Post
1. To be responsible for the provision of a high-quality Physiotherapy service in accordance with standards of professional practice.
2. To carry out clinical and educational duties as required.
3. To work with the Physiotherapy Manager in coordinating, developing, and delivering a quality client-centered Physiotherapy service across the organization and in designated areas.
4. To provide a physiotherapy service to patients in BGH wards.
5. The post holder may rotate between all BGH Physiotherapy service areas and provide cover to other areas of the service depending on service needs.
6. To work in conjunction with other team members in coordinating and developing the service to meet the needs of the population it serves in line with the objectives of the organization.
Paid Time-Off for Vacation and Sick Days.
HSE South is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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