Internal Competition Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist in Paediatric Programme (Temporary – Part Time) Purpose of the Position: An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Physiotherapy Department of a Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist.
Having specialist clinical knowledge and skills in the area of paediatric neuro-rehabilitation, the post holder will promote and demonstrate best practice and will facilitate the integration of current research theory into practice through an advanced level of clinical reasoning and decision making.
She/he will act as an advanced clinical resource to Physiotherapists and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
She/he will participate in research as appropriate.
The post holder will also carry a clinical caseload within the Paediatric programme.
Requirements: The candidate must, on the latest date for receiving completed application forms for the office, possess:
• B.Sc./Masters degree in Physiotherapy approved by the Physiotherapists Registration Board at CORU.
• Membership of, or eligibility for membership of the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists (ISCP) and CORU registered.
(Please include CORU membership number or application number with expression of interest.)
• A minimum of 5 years post graduate experience with a minimum of 3 years in the area of Paediatric neuro-rehabilitation.
• Evidence of post graduate clinical education in the area of Acquired Brain Injury, Spinal Cord Injury or limb absence.
• Experience of teaching and mentoring students, staff, and senior grade therapists.
• Experience in clinical research.
The appointment is Part-time, Temporary and in a pensionable capacity.
Remuneration is in accordance with the salary scale approved by the Department of Health. ______________________________________________________________________________
Applicants for the above post should submit a letter of application and curriculum vitae not later than 5pm on 10th March 2025 to Ruta Makangila, Human Resource Department or email ****** .
A job description for the above post is available on request from Ruta Makangila or from www.nrh.ie/careers For informal enquiries, please contact Ms. Rosie Kelly, Physiotherapy Manager by email ******
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