HSE Physiotherapist, Senior (Paediatrics), Dublin North
HSE Physiotherapist, Senior (Paediatrics), Dublin North (Location: Kilbarrack Area Network & Blanchardstown Primary Care Centre )
Job Type Full Time
Description
*PLEASE NOTE: No panel will be formed as a result of this campaign. Successful candidates will placed on an order of merit and will be offered posts based on their position on the order of merit on a ‘take it or leave it’ basis.
There are currently 2 permanent / whole-time Senior Paediatric Physiotherapist vacancies available in Kilbarrack Area
Network & Blanchardstown Primary Care Centre. However flexibility will be given on location
while servicing the needs of clients in these areas.
The person appointed to a post will work as a Senior Physiotherapist, taking a lead role in
the delivery of a quality paediatric physiotherapy service.
Purpose of the Post:
· To be responsible for the provision of a high quality Physiotherapy service in accordance with standards of professional practice.
· To work in conjunction with other team members in co-ordinating and developing the service to meet the needs of the population it serves in line with the objectives of the organisation.
· To work with the Network Manager and Physiotherapy Manager in ensuring the co-ordination, development and delivery of a quality, client centred physiotherapy service in the geographical area.
· To carry out clinical and educational duties as required.
The successful candidate(s) must demonstrate a high level of clinical knowledge and evidence based practice to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the role in the Clinical Areas of Paediatrics for Primary Care.
A The successful candidate(s) must have access to appropriate transport in order to fulfil the requirements of the role.
TThe Physiotherapist, Senior will:
PProfessional / Clinical:
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:
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 the HSE performance achievement process in conjunction with your Line
Manager and staff as appropriate.
Quality, Health and Safety and Risk:
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.
Adequately identifies, assesses, manages and monitors risk within their area 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.
Develop and promote quality standards of work and co-operate with quality assurance
programmes.
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. and comply with associated HSE protocols for implementing and
maintaining these standards as appropriate to the role.
Support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste
initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service.
Administrative:
Contribute to the service planning process.
Assist the Physiotherapy Manager and relevant others in service development
encompassing policy development and implementation.
Review and evaluate the Physiotherapy service regularly, identifying changing needs
and opportunities to improve services.
Collect and evaluate data about the service area as identified in service plans and
demonstrate the achievement of the objectives of the service. Collate and maintain
accurate statistics and render reports as required.
Oversee the upkeep of accurate records in line with best practice.
Represent the department / team at meetings and conferences as appropriate.
Inform the Physiotherapy Manager of staff issues (needs, interests, views) as
appropriate.
Promote a culture that values diversity and respect in the workplace.
Participate in the control and ordering of Physiotherapy stock and equipment in
conjunction with the Physiotherapy Manager.
Be accountable for the budget, where relevant.
Keep up to date with organisational developments within the Irish Health Service.
Engage in IT developments as they apply to clients and service administration.
The above Job Specification is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties
involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties
as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to them from time to time and to
contribute to the development of the post while in office.
Eligibility Criteria:
Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc
(a) Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition have the
following:
(i) Be registered, or be eligible for registration, on the Physiotherapists Register
maintained by the Physiotherapists Registration Board at CORU.
If you are a section 91 candidate, please see note*
AND
(ii) Have three years full time (or an aggregate of three years full time) post qualification
clinical experience.
AND
(iii) Have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and
professional ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office.
AND
(iv) Provide proof of Statutory Registration on the Physiotherapists Register maintained
by the Physiotherapists Registration Board at CORU before a contract of
employment can be issued.
2. Annual Registration
(i) On appointment, practitioners must maintain annual registration on
Physiotherapists Register maintained by the Physiotherapists Registration
Board at CORU
AND
(ii) Practitioners must confirm annual registration with CORU to the HSE by way of
the annual Patient Safety Assurance Certificate (PSAC).
3. 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.
4. Character
Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character.
Note*
Individuals who qualified before 30th September 2018 and are registered or have
applied for registration under Section 91 of the Health and Social Care Professionals
Act, 2005, must hold a Physiotherapy qualification approved by CORU in order to be
eligible to apply.
Section 91 candidates are individuals who qualified before 30th September 018 and
have been engaged in practice of the profession in the Republic of Ireland for a
minimum of 2 years fulltime (or an aggregate of 2 years fulltime), between 1st October
2016 and 30th September 21018 are considered to be Section 91 applicants under the
Health and Social Care Professionals Act, 2005.
F Full job specification in link on Rezoomo job advert page
Career Level Senior
Education Level Be Registered, Or Be Eligible For Registration, On The Physiotherapists Register Maintained By The Physiotherapists Registration Board At CORU.
Apply Before 18 Jul 2025
Location Kilbarrack Area Network & Blanchardstown Primary Care Centre
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