Grade
Physiotherapist (Staff Grade)
Contract Type
10-month fixed term contract, 35 hours per week.
Essential Criteria:
Candidates for appointment must:
1. Be registered on the Physiotherapist's Register, maintained by the Physiotherapists Registration Board at CORU
2. Be a member of, or be eligible for membership of the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists
3. Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
4. Have the clinical and administrative capacity to fulfil the functions of the role
Desirable Criteria
* Membership of appropriate clinical interest groups.
* Experience in respiratory care/neurology/rehabilitation
Main Duties & Responsibilities (Post Summary)
The provision of a quality Physiotherapy service in line with standards of Physiotherapy practice. To provide quality, client centered Physiotherapy assessment and treatment to identified client groups as directed by the Physiotherapy Manager.
Duties & Responsibilities (Overview)
The Physiotherapist Staff Grade will:
1. Carry a clinical caseload appropriate to the post
2. Be responsible for client assessment, development and implementation of individualised treatment plans that are client centred and in line with best practice.
3. Be responsible for goal setting in partnership with the client, family and other team members as appropriate.
4. Communicate and work in co-operation with other team members
5. Develop effective communication with and provide instruction, guidance and support to service users, family, carers etc.
6. Document client records in accordance with professional standards and departmental policies
7. Provide a service in varied locations in line with local policy / guidelines and within appropriate time allocation (e.g. clinic).
8. Participate in review meetings, case conferences, ward rounds etc. as appropriate
9. Maintain professional standards of practice
10. Maintain quality standards of work and co-operate with quality assurance programmes
11. Work within own scope of professional competence in line with principles of best practice, professional conduct and clinical governance.
12. Seek the advice of relevant personnel when appropriate / as required
13. Operate within the scope of practice of the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists
14. Participate in mandatory training programmes
15. Take responsibility for, and keep up to date with Physiotherapy practice by participating in continuing professional development such as reflective practice, in service training, self directed learning, research, clinical audit etc.
16. Engage in performance review processes including personal development planning
17. Participate in the practice education of student physiotherapists. Take part in teaching / training / supervision of staff / others as appropriate (once sufficient clinical experience has been attained) and attend practice educator courses as relevant to role and needs.
Closing Date: 10:00, 4th March 2025
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