Job Specification and Terms and Conditions OVERVIEW Campaign Reference – RQ****
Job Title & Grade – Basic Grade Physiotherapist (Rotational)
Tenure - Temporary Full-Time and Part-Time
Hours of Work – 35 Hours – the allocation of these hours will be at the discretion of the Department Head and in accordance with needs of service
Department – Physiotherapy
Location of Post - Peamount Healthcare, Newcastle, Co.
Dublin
Working Model - Fully Onsite
Remuneration - *Current salary scale with effect from February 1st: €45,063 (point 1) to €64,424 (point 14)
Annual Leave - As per Health Service Executive (HSE)
Closing Date – Tues 7th April ****
Proposed Interview Date - To be confirmed - At least 1 weeks' notice will be provided
Take Up Appointment - Successful applicant(s) must be available to take up the role within a reasonable timeframe
Reporting Relationship – Physiotherapy Manager
WHO ARE WE Peamount Healthcare is an independent voluntary organisation that operates in partnership with the HSE Health Region, Dublin and Midlands to provide a range of health and social care services.
Peamount Healthcare is a registered charity and is directly funded by the HSE under Section 38 of the Health Act ****.
The hospital provides consultant led, multidisciplinary, specialist rehabilitation services to patients at the right time and in the right place, which improve patient outcomes.
Peamount Healthcare provides specialist rehabilitation in Neurology, Age-Related, Respiratory and Rheumatology.
The services provided also include continuing care services for the older person, adults with neurological disabilities and individuals with intellectual disabilities.
OUR VALUES Peamount Healthcare is committed to the following values:
Person centred – seeing each person as unique, giving them a voice and focusing on ability.
Respect – creating a supportive environment where everyone is given courteous and respectful care and support.
Excellence – enabling interdisciplinary teams to deliver high quality integrated care, meaningful outcomes with a focus on continuous improvement.
Team working – fostering an inclusive, healthy working environment where people are valued and recognised for their individual and shared achievements.
Quality improvement – supporting teams to embed continuous improvement methodology as part of everything we do.
Education & Research – partnering with academia to support education, learning, research and evidence-based care.
BENEFITS OF WORKING IN PEAMOUNT Pension Yearly Increment Bike to Work Scheme Free Parking Onsite Café Peamount Choir/Social Groups Employee Assistance Programme Educational Funding Subsidised Canteen Award Winning Tranquillity Room Staff/Family Fun Days PURPOSE OF THE POST The provision of a quality Physiotherapy service in line with standards of Physiotherapy practice.
To provide quality, client-centred Physiotherapy assessment and treatment to identified client groups at designated centres as directed by the Physiotherapy Manager including:
Respiratory (including outpatient service) Older persons rehabilitation Neurorehabilitation Stroke rehabilitation Rheumatology & musculoskeletal rehabilitation (including outpatient service) Neuro-disability and prolonged disorders of consciousness Residential services (older persons and intellectual disability) POINT ON THE SCALE New appointees coming from the private sector will be placed on the minimum point of the scale.
Clinical and Therapy Grades: Incremental credit may be applied for recognised relevant service in Ireland and abroad (Department of Health Circular ******) in the Civil Service, local authorities, public service, health service and other public service bodies and statutory agencies.
Your application must be your own work and reflect your own experiences, competencies and skills.
Do not use AI to complete the application form.
We are all too aware that imposter syndrome and the confidence gap can sometimes stop fantastic candidates putting themselves forward, so please do submit an application — we'd love to hear from you.
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