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Senior Physiotherapist Fermoy, Co. Cork, Ireland
St. Joseph's Foundation is a voluntary organisation providing comprehensive services for people with intellectual disabilities. Founded in 1968, the Foundation has grown through continuously responding to the needs of people with intellectual disabilities and their families. The Foundation presently provides early intervention, pre-school, school, adult day services, residential, respite care, elder care, and home support in the North Cork and Southwest Limerick region. We have day services in Charleville and Liskennett with residential services in Co Limerick: Ballylanders, Croom, Ballyagran, Bruree, Kilmallock, Dromcollogher, and in Co Cork: Charleville, Dromina, Newtownshandrum, Buttevant, and Newmarket.
St Joseph's Foundation is an organisation that makes a real difference in the lives of children and adults with disabilities. We are currently seeking a highly motivated Senior Physiotherapist to join our Children's Disability Network Team based in Fermoy, Co. Cork (CDNT 5).
The ideal candidates will have:
* Candidates must satisfy Department of Health and Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics for appointment as follows:
* Hold a Degree and be registered in the Physiotherapy Register, maintained by the Physiotherapists Registration Board at CORU
* Qualify for Registration with The Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists (ISCP) is required
* Experience of working with children with complex disabilities and/or autism
* Experience of working as part of an Interdisciplinary Team
* Previous work experience with a minimum of three years post-qualification experience
To work as a senior member of an interdisciplinary team providing services to children aged 0-18 and their families within the region. The post holder will be responsible for the provision of a physiotherapy service including assessment, diagnostics, intervention, clinical and performance supervision, and ongoing service delivery to school-aged children with a wide range of disabilities.
MAIN DUTIES
Duties include:
* Plans and organises individual and group caseloads, including assessments, interventions, and diagnostics.
* Demonstrates a sound understanding of administrative practices and protocols in decision-making.
* Demonstrates sufficient clinical skills in assessment, intervention, and diagnostics to meet the specific needs of the caseload.
* Facilitates staff development by providing support such as clinical supervision, mentoring, coaching, and formal development planning.
* Builds credibility and portrays the profession/service positively by being professional and well-informed.
* Communicates effectively across various media (oral, written, electronic).
Health & Safety
* Familiarise with the Foundation's duties and employee duties under the Safety, Health & Welfare at Work legislation.
* Ensure fire and safety precautions are implemented and maintained.
* Maintain knowledge of emergency procedures and plans.
* Ensure the safety and maintenance of equipment used in duties and keep an inventory.
* Report, document, and follow up on all accidents/incidents using the online reporting system.
Note:
This job description is not exhaustive and may be revised to reflect changes in job requirements or duties assigned by the Physiotherapy Manager.
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