Senior Paediatric Physiotherapist CRC National Specialist Service
This is a unique opportunity to be part of a national specialist service dedicated to enhancing the lives of children with physical disability in Ireland.
The role involves delivering quality, evidenced-based services in the area of motor management for children (0-18 years) with physical disability, including assessment, targeted intervention, pre/post operative rehabilitation as well as education and training of other professionals in the area of physical disability.
Key Responsibilities:
* Delivering quality, evidenced-based services in the area of motor management for children (0-18 years) with physical disability.
* Assessment, targeted intervention, pre/post operative rehabilitation.
* Education and training of other professionals in the area of physical disability.
Benefits:
* Part of a large but close-knit multi-disciplinary team including HSCPs, Paediatricians, and Orthopaedic Surgeons.
* Opportunity to provide specialist family-centered, expert support to children, families, and their community-based Primary care or Children's Disability teams.
* Purpose-built center in Dublin with onsite and virtual consultations, and travel to deliver outreach services nationally.
* Dedicated, protected time for research and CPD.
* Access to state-of-the-art therapeutic equipment, assessment tools, and hydrotherapy pool.
Requirements:
* A recognised Physiotherapy qualification and current registration with CORU.
* Three years relevant post qualification experience, the majority working with children and/or adults with physical disability.
* Excellent communication, initiative, and time management skills.
* Flexibility and strong teamwork skills.
* Relevant CPD for a specialist role in disability.
Desirable Requirements:
* Experience delivering education.
* Conducting or assisting with research in the area of disability.
* Advanced CPD and/or postgraduate education in relevant areas of physical disability.
* Experience in coordinating and leading specialist clinics, working at a consultative level.
* Experience in managing databases and conducting audits.