Professional / Clinical
The Senior Physiotherapist will:
* Communicate and work in co-operation with the Physiotherapy Manager and other team members in providing an integrated quality service, taking the lead role as required.
* Be responsible for the co-ordination and delivery of a quality service in line with best practice and professional standards.
* Be a lead clinician in assigned, allocated clinical areas of responsibility and carry a clinical caseload appropriate to the post.
* Lead a team of Staff Grade Physiotherapists, as appropriate to the role.
* Be responsible for client assessment, development and implementation of individualised treatment plans that are client centred and in line with best practice.
* Be responsible for goal setting in partnership with client, family and other team members as appropriate.
* Communicate effectively with and provide instruction, guidance and support to, staff clients, family, carers etc.
* Work as a key worker for particular cases, if required.
* Be responsible for standards of professional and clinical practice of self and staff appointed to clinical / designated area(s) in line with the Scope of Practice of CORU and Health Service Executive (HSE) guidelines, policies, protocols and legislation.
* Be a clinical resource for other Physiotherapists.
* Plan and manage resources efficiently in assigned areas of responsibility.
* Document client records in accordance with professional standards and departmental policies.
* Provide a service in varied locations in line with local policy and within appropriate time allocation (e.g. clinic, home visits).
* Apply health promotion as an ethos across the clinical area to promote health and wellbeing.
* Participate and be a lead clinician as appropriate in review meetings, case conferences etc.
* Seek advice of relevant personnel when appropriate / as required.
Education & Training
The Senior Physiotherapist will:
* Participate in mandatory training programmes.
* Take responsibility for, and keep up to date with Physiotherapy practice by participating in continuing professional development such as reflective practice, in service, self-directed learning, research, clinical audit etc.
* Be responsible for the induction and clinical supervision of staff in the designated area(s).
* Co-ordinate and deliver clinical placements in partnership with universities and clinical educators.
* Manage, participate and play a key role in the practice education of student therapists.
* Take part in teaching / training / supervision / evaluation of staff / students and attend practice educator courses as relevant to role and needs.
* Engage in personal development planning and performance review for self and others as required.
Quality, Health & Safety and Risk
The Senior Physiotherapist will:
* Be responsible for the co-ordination and delivery of a quality service in line with best practice.
* Develop and monitor implementation of agreed policies, procedures and safe professional practice by adhering to relevant legislation, regulations and standards.
* Ensure the safety of self and others, and the maintenance of safe environments and equipment used in Physiotherapy in accordance with legislation.
* Assess and manage risk in their assigned area(s) of responsibility.
* Take the appropriate timely action to manage any incidents or near misses within their assigned area(s).
* Report any deficiency/danger in any aspect of the service to the team or Physiotherapy Manager as appropriate.
* Be responsible for the safe and competent use of all equipment, aids and appliances both by clients and staff under their supervision.
* Develop and promote quality standards of work and co-operate with quality assurance programmes.
* Oversee and monitor the standards of best practice within their physiotherapy team.
* Have a working knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply to the role for example, Standards for Healthcare, National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections, Hygiene Standards etc.
* Support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service.
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