Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist in the Spinal Cord System of Care Programme
* Dublin, Ireland
* Full Time, Permanent
* Conversational English
Who We Are
The National Rehabilitation Hospital (NRH) provides Complex Specialist Rehabilitation services to patients who, as a result of an accident, illness, or injury, have acquired a physical or cognitive disability and require a specialist programme of rehabilitation. Backed by over 60 years of experience, clinical expertise, and a solid reputation for excellence, the NRH provides patients with every opportunity to meet their rehabilitation goals through personalised treatment plans delivered by its team.
Skills and Attributes
* Physiotherapy
Description
Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist
In the Spinal Cord System of Care Programme
(Permanent, Full time)
Purpose of the Position:
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Physiotherapy Department for a Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist. Having specialist clinical knowledge and skills in the area of Spinal Cord Injury 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. He/she will act as an advanced clinical resource to Physiotherapists and other members of the interdisciplinary team. She/he will participate in research as appropriate and carry a clinical caseload within the Spinal Cord System of Care 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 or pending same at the time of application.
* A minimum of 5 years post-graduate experience with a minimum of 3 years in the area of Spinal Cord Injury.
* Evidence of post-graduate clinical education e.g. Advanced BBTA (British Bobath Tutor’s Association) course in the treatment of Spinal Cord Injury or equivalent.
* Evidence of significant experience in sub-sections of the specialty e.g. seating and posture management, orthotics, splinting.
* Experience of teaching and mentoring students, staff, and senior grade therapists.
* Experience in service development including clinical audit.
* Experience in clinical research.
The appointment is Full time, Permanent 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 12 noon on 7th January 2025 to Ruta Makangila, Human Resource Department or email Ruta.Makangila@nrh.ie. 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 at rosie.kelly@nrh.ie.
Applicants may be shortlisted, and a panel may be formed from those interviewed for future permanent positions.
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and support a smoke-free workplace policy.
National Rehabilitation University Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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