Position: Physiotherapy Assistant Contract: Permanent Hours: Full Time (39 hours per week) Salary range: HSE Consolidated pay-scale 1st Oct 2024 Reporting to: Physiotherapist Manager **** Full Job Description Attached **** PURPOSE OF POST To work under the supervision and direction of a CORU registered Physiotherapist to provide a high quality and efficient physiotherapy service for service users To undertake general departmental duties such as cleaning, stock management, collation of statistical information and ordering equipment. To undertake administrative and household tasks as necessary to maintain the smooth running of the department. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The Physiotherapist Assistant will:
Provide assistance to Physiotherapists working in the designated clinical area to manage the day-to-day provision of physiotherapy services.
This role includes supervised or directed service user contact as well as assisting in the day-to-day organisation and running of the Physiotherapy service. Have knowledge of the role of the Physiotherapy Assistant and understand the responsibilities and accountability of that role within the team. Recognise the importance of a good working relationship with frequent communication between the Assistant and the supervising physiotherapist(s) Communicate effectively and appropriately with a range of different service users and providers Observe confidentiality when handling the clients/organisation's information Document his/her intervention with the client as outlined by local policy. Maintain order, cleanliness and tidiness of treatment areas and equipment in accordance with local departmental guidelines Clean and maintain gym and therapy equipment on a regular basis Perform such other duties appropriate to the role as may be assigned by the Physiotherapist Manager To engage in support/professional supervision with assigned Physiotherapist/ Physiotherapy Manager and participate in Performance Achievement ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA QUALFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE Candidates, on the last date for receipt of applications, must:
Possess a Certificate in Health Service Skills or Healthcare Support having achieved the associated Level 5 minor awards in both Physiotherapy Assistant Theory and Physiotherapy Assistant Practice at Level 5 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) maintained by Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI). Or Possess a relevant healthcare qualification at not less than QQI Level 5 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) and give an undertaking to successfully complete an approved programme leading to QQI Level 5 minor awards in both Physiotherapy Assistant Theory and Physiotherapy Assistant Practice within 1 year of taking up duty. Or Be currently employed as a Physiotherapy Assistant, Healthcare Assistant or in a comparable role for at least 1 year and give an undertaking to acquire an appropriate healthcare qualification at not less than QQI Level 5 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) major award, having achieved the associated Level 5 minor awards in both Physiotherapy Assistant Theory and Physiotherapy Assistant Practice within 1 year of taking up duty. Or Have completed the relevant QQI Level 5 minor awards in both Physiotherapy Assistant Theory and Physiotherapy Assistant Practice and give a commitment to successfully complete a QQI Level 5 major award within 1 year of taking up duty. Or Possess an equivalent qualification from another jurisdiction And Candidates must have the personal competence and capacity to properly discharge the duties of the role. Have knowledge of the role of Physiotherapy. Have excellent communication (both written and verbal), interpersonal and teamwork skills. Have excellent organisational/administrative skills. Desirable: Experience working as a Physiotherapy Assistant Experience working in a rehabilitation healthcare setting Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook