Physiotherapist, Clinical Specialist in Neuro-RehabilitationWTE 1.0 (Grade Code 3707) New development Consultant led Neuro-rehabilitation service (as part of the Neuro-rehabilitation Strategy and Managed Clinical Rehabilitation Network (MCRN), in The Royal Hospital Donnybrook (RHD).
The RHD provides Sub-Acute, Stroke, Respite, Continuing Care, Neurological and General Rehabilitation services to adults, along with a busy Day Hospital under the direction of both rehabilitation and geriatric consultants.
The RHD is an independent, voluntary, charitable organization.
This RHD Neuro-rehabilitation service is upgrading and expanding to 18 inpatient rehabilitation beds with the exciting development of 10 new RHD positions (8.2 WTE), as part of the MCRN and the overall implementation of the Neuro-rehabilitation Strategy.
Reporting Relationship The post holder will report to and receive direct clinical supervision from the Physiotherapy Manager, in Royal Hospital Donnybrook.
Purpose of the post:
Provide a specialist Physiotherapy service for this patient population Act as a resource and provide expert opinion, advice and guidance to Physiotherapy colleagues and other healthcare professionals Participate in the development of the strategic direction of the Physiotherapy profession in conjunction with relevant agencies and stakeholders Develop local policies and care pathways within the specialist area The successful candidate will: provide advanced clinical knowledge and expertise in Neuro-Rehabilitation work in collaboration with the Physiotherapy Manager, Physiotherapy and interdisciplinary teams, in planning, developing, coordinating, and evaluating the service to meet the needs of the service users and the objectives of the organisation work as part of an interdisciplinary team supporting patients with varying neurological presentations and needs be responsible for the provision and delivery of a high-quality, evidence based, patient focused Physiotherapy service in the designated clinical area(s) and will carry out clinical, educational and administrative duties as required lead and manage service improvement and development,including policy development and implementation develop and implement clinical evidence-based practice, research, audit and provide expert clinical leadership for Neuro-Rehabilitation both within the hospital and nationally.
provide expert guidance/consultation to other physiotherapists, students and healthcare professionals via education, supervision and training to ensure they have the required skills and knowledge to deliver evidence based, safe and effective practice.
Eligibility Criteria Health A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.
Character Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character.
Statutory Registration, Qualifications and Experience Candidates for appointment must:
Hold a Physiotherapy qualification recognised by the Physiotherapists Registration Board at CORU.
And Be registered as a Physiotherapist by the Physiotherapy Registration Board at CORU Or Satisfy the conditions set out in the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005 (amended 2019), and must submit proof of application for registration with the Physiotherapy Board at CORU.
Acceptable proof is correspondence from the Physiotherapy Registration Board at CORU confirming their application for registration.
Or Applicants who satisfy the conditions set out in Section 91 of the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005, (see note 1 below*), must submit proof of application for registration with the Physiotherapists Registration Board at CORU.
The acceptable proof is correspondence from the Physiotherapists Registration Board at CORU confirming their application for registration as a Section 91 applicant.
And Have 5 years full time (or equivalent) years full time post qualification Physiotherapy experience of which 4 years must be consecutive in the required area of specialism.
And Demonstrate a proven record of clinical excellence in the specialism of Neuro-Rehabilitation.
And Professional Development and Practice Candidates must demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development relevant to the required area of specialism, in the form of post-graduate qualifications or relevant courses.
And Candidates must demonstrate achievement in the areas of clinical audit, quality improvement initiatives, practice development, teaching and research.
And Candidates must have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability, management, leadership and professional ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office Annual registration Practitioners must maintain annual registration on Physiotherapy Register maintained by the Physiotherapy Registration Board at CORU.
And Confirm annual registration with CORU to the HSE by way of the annual Patient Safety Assurance Certificate (PSAC). Informal enquiries are welcome.
Please contact Elaine Ross, Physiotherapy Manager A full job description is available on request from Human Resources Dept., The Royal Hospital Donnybrook.
Closing date for applications is 22nd December 2024.
Applications via and/or in writing please enclose current CV to be forwarded to:
Human Resources Dept.
, The Royal Hospital Donnybrook, Morehampton Road, Dublin 4 or by the apply link Skills:
Neuro Rehab Leadership/
Management Skills Interpersonal Skills Benefits:
Employee Assistance Programme HSE Employer Free Parking Onsite