Job Title: Senior Physiotherapist in Cardiothoracic' s
Department: Physiotherapy
Job Type: Specific Purpose Contract - (Maternity Leave Cover)
Hours: 35 Hours per week
Blackrock Clinic is the leading and longest established private hospital and clinic in Ireland. Since it opened in the mid-1980s, the clinic has consistently built an unparalleled reputation in new high-tech surgical procedures, medical treatments, and ground-breaking diagnostics.
Blackrock Clinic is now part of Blackrock Health private hospital group along with the Hermitage Clinic, Galway Clinic, and Limerick Clinic, some of the most advanced hospitals in Irish private healthcare. As a JCI accredited hospital, Blackrock Clinic is a progressive and pioneering hospital in which care for the patient is central to everything we do.
Role Purpose:
* Practice within the Codes of Practice, Rules and Guidelines set out by the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists and comply with the policies and procedures of Blackrock Clinic.
* Develop and co-ordinate the Cardiothoracic Physiotherapy service at Blackrock Clinic.
* Be personally, and professionally accountable to the patient. Be personally accountable for own actions at all times.
Qualifications/Experience:
(a) Possess a B.SC(Honours)degree in Physiotherapy from the university of Dublin
or
(b)Bachelor of science in Physiotherapy from the Royal college of surgeons
in Ireland.
or
(c)Posses the Bachelor in Physiotherapy (honours) degree from the National University of Ireland.
or
(d)Or Possess the diploma of Physiotherapy of the University of Dublin or the National University.
or
(e)Or possess the BSc (Hons) degree in Physiotherapy from the university of Limerick
or
(f)A Physiotherapy qualification validated by the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapy
Membership or of the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists. Continued Professional Development Diary including evidence of reflective practice, In-service training, courses attended and Clinical Governance gained
Post graduate courses relevant to the clinical specialty
Key Responsibilities:
The role is responsible for many duties, including but not limited to:
Assessment, Planning, Implementation and Evaluation
* Demonstrate a high level of clinical expertise in the area of Cardiothoracic's.
* To review and update Cardiothoracic Protocols, information sheets and all relevant documentation as required.
* Ability to instruct and teach junior staff, students and other team members with regard to Physiotherapy Cardiothoracic procedures.
* Keep abreast of current advances and research in Cardiothoracic's to ensure that a high standard of care is maintained by the physiotherapy service.
* To attend courses and study days as appropriate and liaise on a regular basis with other Cardiothoracic facilities.
* Participate in the on-call rota as require
Communication Skills
* Report relevant information verbally and in writing to appropriate personnel.
* Respond appropriately to patient/family requests and questions.
* Communicate appropriate with colleagues and other members of the health care team.
* Recognise self-limitations and seek assistance.
* Attend and contribute to staff meetings and team briefing.
* Communicate in a manner that avoids antagonism, reduces conflict and prevents undue anxiety.
Management
* Provide leadership and direction to personnel and others.
* Manage and coordinate an effective, efficient and quality Cardiothoracic service in co-operation with the Physiotherapist in charge.
* Responsibility to oversee physiotherapy care administered by the Junior physiotherapy staff working on your team.
* Orientate new staff members and students in the Cardiothoracic Service.
* Actively participate in and promote continuing professional development.
* Mange the ordering and supply of equipment.
* To be familiar with the computer system particularly PIMs.
* Mange workload and liaise with the Physiotherapist in charge with regard to staffing levels.
* Deal with patient queries and complaints in liaison with the Physiotherapist in Charge.
* Ensure that accurate and relevant statistics of activity levels are maintained.
* Develop the Cardiothoracic Physiotherapy Service in a progressive manner.
* Oversee the role of the Physiotherapy Assistant and delegate duties as appropriate.
Staff Management
* Lead by example a professional, dedicated and punctual team.
* Facilitate professional development of team members through promotion of continuing
* Professional development through self-learning, formal courses and in-service training.
* Ensure staff compliance with hospital policy on CPR, Manual Handling, Health and Safety, Infection Control, and Fire Training.
Health and Safety
* Comply with Health and Safety policies and procedures which includes ensuring equipment used on the service is maintained to the required standard and defects are reported to appropriate authorities as soon as possible.
* Ensure a safe working environment in your area.
Professional Expectations
* Function within the limits of Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists and hospital policies, procedures and standards.
* Support the Mission Statement of Blackrock Clinic.
* Observe appropriate lines of authority.
* Demonstrate flexibility by assisting in other areas of the hospital as required.
* Set annual goals and objectives with head of department.
* Continue to develop personal knowledge and skills.
* Seek and take education opportunities in addition to those provided by the hospital.
* Provide direct supervision to other members of the team when appropriate.
* Participate in working groups to develop and promote quality care within Blackrock Clinic.
* Participate in the education of learners and assist with the orientation of new personnel.
* Present a professional appearance and is punctual.
* Accept responsibility for "Acting Up" in specific instances, as assigned.
Why work at the Blackrock Clinic:
At the Blackrock Clinic, we are passionate about our people and believe in their development and growth. As a member of the team you can benefit from:
* Competitive salary
* Onsite parking
* Pension
* Discounted cafe
* Sports and Social club
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Discounted onsite pharmacy
Please Note:
Job descriptions are a reflection of the present service requirements and may be subject to review and amendments to meet the changing needs of the service. Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.
Blackrock Clinic is an Equal Opportunities employer, and we are committed to creating an environment that promotes equality and dignity at work.
Blackrock Clinic is committed to providing reasonable accommodation when needed. Please advise if you have particular requirements, so that we can look into arranging reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process. You can contact us at
It is essential that you have valid work permission for the Republic of Ireland to take up employment for this position, or in the case of critical skills, you must be eligible for a work permit.