Senior Physiotherapist Job Description
Job Title: Senior Physiotherapist Department: Physiotherapy Job Type: Specific Purpose Contract 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 a reputable healthcare group, along with other well-established 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: To practice within the Codes of Practice, Rules and Guidelines set out by the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists and comply with hospital policies and procedures.
Develop and co-ordinate the Cardiothoracic Physiotherapy service at the clinic.
Personally, and professionally accountable to the patient.
Be personally accountable for own actions at all times.
Key Responsibilities:
* Assessment, Planning, Implementation and Evaluation
* Develop and co-ordinate the Cardiothoracic Physiotherapy service at the clinic
* Review and update Cardiothoracic Protocols, information sheets and all relevant documentation as required
* 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
Qualifications/Experience:
* The candidate must possess any of the following qualifications: BSc(Hons)degree in Physiotherapy from the University of Dublin BSc in Physiotherapy from the Royal college of surgeons in Ireland
* BSc Physiotherapy (Hons) from the National University of Ireland
* Diploma of Physiotherapy of the University of Dublin or the National University
* BSc (Hons) degree in Physiotherapy from the University of Limerick Physiotherapy qualification validated by the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapy Membership or of the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists
Benefits:
* Competitive salary
* Onsite parking
* Pension
* Discounted café
* Sports and Social club
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Discounted onsite pharmacy