Senior Physiotherapist Role
About St. Joseph's Foundation
St. Joseph's Foundation is a voluntary organisation providing comprehensive services for people with intellectual disabilities. Founded in 1968, the foundation has grown through continuously responding to the needs of people with intellectual disabilities and their families.
The foundation provides early intervention, pre-school, school, adult day services, residential, respite care, elder care, and home support in the North Cork and Southwest Limerick region.
We have day services in Charleville and Liskennett with residential services in Co Limerick: Ballylanders, Croom, Ballyagran, Bruree, Kilmallock, Dromcollogher, and in Co Cork: Charleville, Dromina, Newtownshandrum, Buttevant, and Newmarket.
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Physiotherapist to join our Children's Disability Network Team based in Fermoy, Co. Cork (CDNT 5).
Main Responsibilities
* Plan and organise individual and group caseloads, including assessments, interventions, and diagnosis.
* Demonstrate a sound understanding of administrative practice and protocol in decision-making.
* Demonstrate sufficient clinical skills in assessment, intervention, and diagnostics to meet the specific needs of the relevant caseload.
* Facilitate staff development by providing support such as clinical supervision, mentoring, coaching, and formal development planning.
* Build credibility and portray the profession/service in a positive light by being professional and well-informed.
Requirements
* Hold a Degree and be registered in the Physiotherapy Register, maintained by the Physiotherapists Registration Board at CORU.
* Qualify for Registration with The Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists (ISCP) is required.
* Experience of working with children with complex disabilities and/or autism.
* Experience of working as part of an Interdisciplinary Team.
* Previous Work Experience with a minimum of three years post-qualification experience.
Working Conditions
This is a 0.4 WTE contract position located in Fermoy.
Health & Safety
Maintain awareness of the Foundation's duties and employee duties under the Safety, Health & Welfare at work legislation.
Ensure fire and safety precautions are implemented and maintained.
Adequate knowledge of emergency action and plans must be maintained.
Be responsible for the general safety and maintenance of any equipment provided for the fulfilment of duties.