Overview
Pelvic Health Physiotherapist (Location: St Michael's Hospital, Dun Laoghaire).
Job Type Contract.
Description
Role Summary:
The individual appointed to this post will work with the relevant urogynaecology and colorectal consultants and other multidisciplinary team members to provide timely assessment, management and treatment of patients with complex pelvic floor disorders.
This will involve being a core member of the pelvic floor centre team to assist in developing an efficient and effective pelvic health service.
Eligibility Criteria / Qualifications and Experience
CORU registration – CORU registration number must be stated on CV.
or
(b) CORU Section 91 applicants – CORU application number must be stated on CV.
the clinical and administrative capacity to fulfil the functions of the role
a minimum of five years' satisfactory post qualification clinical experience
eligible for membership of ISCP
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
Essential Qualifications / Experience:
Age
Age restrictions shall only apply to a candidate where he/she is not classified as a new entrant (within the meaning of the Public Service Superannuation Act, ****).
A candidate who is not classified as a new entrant must be under 65 years of age.
Post specific requirements, additional qualifications and / or experience
Essential requirements -
Minimum of 4 years experience of working in pelvic health, including both urogynaecological and colorectal experience.
Experience in the care of patients with complex pelvic floor presentations.
Evidence of post-graduate courses relevant to the clinical specialty.
In depth knowledge of pelvic health related conditions.
Active participation in teaching / in service programmes.
Ability to demonstrate highly specialist assessment, treatment and management skills within the clinical speciality of pelvic health.
Evidence of excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Ability to facilitate and participate in multidisciplinary team working.
Balance management of commitments.
Evidence of knowledge of current research and trends in specialty.
Knowledge of HSE developments locally and nationally.
Experience in auditing and developing a service.
Experience in implementing evidence based practice.
Ability to work independently of peer support or supervision and be self-motivated.
Desirable –
Presented on external courses
Involvement in planning and development of service
Involvement in bringing about change in a service
Participation in research
Outline of Duties and Responsibilities
1. Professional/Clinical Responsibilities
The Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist will:
Develop the physiotherapy service within the pelvic floor centre to provide an expert clinical service to all clients referred from the consultants and clinical nurse specialists.
Carry a clinical caseload in the pelvic health service
Develop, implement and maintain evidence based clinical standards within the pelvic health services.
Assess, plan, implement and evaluate the care of each individual
Be responsible for goal setting in partnership with client
Work alongside and compliment the dynamics of the current pelvic floor centre team
Undertake internal and external training where required and be prepared to utilise these skills in the supervision and teaching of others.
Provide clinical supervision to other physiotherapy staff within the clinical domain.
Be involved in professional networks and clinical interest groups
Communicate with the patients, GP consultants and other team members as required
Liaise with colleagues in other hospitals and PCCC to facilitate the integration of care between primary, secondary and tertiary care, if appropriate.
Liaise with staff and Physiotherapy manager to ensure effective communication and reporting takes place at all times to ensure an integrated quality service, taking the lead role as required
Maintain adequate records and reports of all treatments given, providing statistics as required.
Undertake activity and quality review exercises in consultation with the Physiotherapy manager
Read and act upon all issued staff policies
Ensure a safe working environment for patients and staff at all times.
Adhere to hospital policy on the reporting procedure in the event of an accident/incident involving staff or patient.
Be responsible for the safe and competent use of all therapy equipment and ensure all relevant staff attain competency prior to use.
Provide a service in varied locations in line with local policy / guidelines and within appropriate time allocation
Participate as appropriate in MDT meeting, case conferences etc.
Develop and promote professional standards of practice for physiotherapy
Work within own scope of professional competence in line with principles of best practice, professional conduct and clinical governance
Seek advice of relevant personnel when appropriate / as required
Operate within the scope of practice of the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists
2. Education & Training
To be responsible for maintaining own competency to practice through CPD activities and maintain a portfolio which reflects personal development in accordance with CORU standards.
To be an active member of the in-service training programme by the attendance and delivery of presentations and training sessions at staff meetings, tutorials, in house training sessions and by attending external courses and practicing reflective practice.
To ensure that your own practice meets the required professional standards of physiotherapy practice, and engage in personal development planning and performance review.
To identify training needs within the pelvic floor centre team.
Be responsible for the induction and clinical supervision of staff in the designated area(s)
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
Develop and manage educational programmes for patients and carers in relation to the specialist area of practice, promoting self-management and empowering the patient to manage their condition and seek appropriate and timely help and advice.
Develop literature to support patient information and education
Remain up to date with all mandatory training and implement knowledge gained in daily practice.
Remain up to date with advances in technology eg.
electronic records.
3. Audit and research
Regularly audit clinical practice and initiate collaborative change that will improve standards of care and health outcomes to patients
Evaluate research findings and lead evidence-based practice through projects, audits or outcome measures.
Make recommendations for change based on the results of data collection.
Lead or delegate collaborative research projects within the clinical setting that improves the quality of care and health outcomes, either at a local or national level.
Actively participate and contribute to clinical governance activities within both general and pelvic health medicine.
Disseminate research findings and knowledge by pursuing opportunities to present work at national and international conferences or via publications.
4. Communication
Attend and contribute to regular multidisciplinary team meetings and patient case conferences.
Liaise with other nurse specialists, hospital physicians, GP's and PCCC to enhance effective patient care and further developments within the pelvic health service.
Develop links with other physiotherapists within the IEHG, CPWHC and other networking groups.
Write reports reflecting specialised knowledge, ensuring copies are sent to involved professionals in line with hospital guidelines on consent and confidentiality.
Communicate complex, clinical condition related information effectively to patients and the multidisciplinary team to progress treatment programmes.
Maintain patient confidentiality at all times and comply with data protection legislation.
5. General
Participate in the development of a strategic plan for the Pelvic Health Service, focusing on patient centered evidence-based programmes of care.
Engage in continuous quality improvement programmes and produce regular written reviews.
Develop and implement strategies for delivering effective care within a changing environment.
Develop and implement health promotion and preventative strategies to achieve service targets.
Develop and implement the multi-professional documentation systems, standards and evidence based clinical protocols in collaboration with other professional groups.
Engage in projects to raise the profile of the specialist service and team members.
6. Administrative
The Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist will:
Contribute to the service planning process
Take a lead role in service development encompassing policy development and implementation
Review and evaluate the Pelvic Health 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
Oversee the upkeep of accurate records in line with best practice
Collate and maintain accurate statistics and render reports as required
Participate in 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
Keep up to date with organisational developments within the Irish Health Service
Engage in IT developments as they apply to clients and service administration
Perform such other duties appropriate to the role as may be assigned by the Physiotherapy Manager
The above Job Description 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 him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office.
Conditions of Employment:
Annual Leave Entitlement: 30 days per annum pro- rata.
Annual leave is calculated January to December of each year.
Sick Leave Regulations: Please refer to contract of employment.
Probationary Period: The appointee shall hold office for a probationary period of six months.
The terms of the Hospitals Superannuation Scheme (VHSS & SPSPS) will apply to this position.
A minimum of 1 months' notice of termination of employment is required.
Notice of termination of employment must be received in writing.
Uniform Policy must be adhered to at all times.
Please note the following:
The Hospital Board is not responsible for loss or theft of personal belongings.
Fire orders must be observed and staff must attend fire lectures every 2 years.
Mandatory training must be adhered to and recertified before expiry timeframes occur i.e. Manual Handling, Basic Life support, Intravenous assessment, Hand hygiene education, waste management and Mission effectiveness programme.
All accidents within the department must be reported immediately.
In line with the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act ***** & ****), smoking within the Hospital building is not permitted.
All Staff are advised to avail of Hepatitis B Vaccination with Occupational Health.
Policies/Legislation:
All hospital policies and procedures form an integral part of an employment contract and may be subject to update and revision, from time to time, in consultation with union representatives as appropriate.
Employees are required to comply with all hospital policies, procedures and the hospitals ethical codes of practice.
Confidentiality
In the course of your employment you may have access to, or hear information concerning the medical or personal affairs of patients, students, staff and / or other health service business.
Such records and information are strictly confidential and, unless acting on the instruction of an authorised officer, such information must not be divulged or discussed except in the performance of normal duty.
In addition records must never be left in such a manner that unauthorised persons can obtain access to them and must be kept in safe custody when no longer required.
Hygiene
During the course of employment staff are required to ensure that the hospital's hygiene and infection control policies are adhered to at all times.
All employees have responsibility to prevent transmission of infection by adhering to and implementing optimal hand hygiene and adhering to the Hospital's Hygiene processes.
Hygiene is a fundamental component of St Michaels Hospital's quality system to ensure the safety and well-being of its patients and staff and plays a role in the prevention and control of healthcare associated infection.
Benefits of working at St Michaels Hospital
Defined benefit pension scheme.
Access to learning and development opportunities.
Library facilities.
Subsidised staff restaurant.
Subsidised pharmacy.
Access to subsidised gym facilities.
Access to health services credit union.
Group discount for health insurance.
Excellent access to public transport including dart and bus routes.
Tax saver commuter ticket scheme.
Bike to work scheme.
Career Level Clinical Specialist
Education Level Undergraduate BSc Physiotherapy Honour's Degree
Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists,
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