Senior Physiotherapist - Critical Care Temporary Contract. Full TimeHours. Principal Duties and Responsibilities: Be responsible for assessment, planning, implementation and review of treatment / intervention programmes for critically ill in-patients as set out in the Details of Service. Manage workload in accordance with the needs of the post Collaborate with service users, family, carers, Anaesthetists & Intensivists, ICU nursing staff and other staff as appropriate in treatment / intervention, planning and provision of services in a coordinated way. To lead the clinical Physiotherapy care of critically ill patients and surgical patients in the hospital Collaborate with MDT in discharge planning or transfer of care between wards and services as appropriate. Maintain clinical records in accordance with local, hospital and professional guidelines, and be involved in documentation audits, providing data on a regular basis as required by the HSE, MUH, NRH for CARF (Commission for Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities) requirements. Communicate verbally and / or in writing results of assessments, treatment / intervention programmes and recommendations to the team and relevant others in accordance with service policy. Attend clinics, review meetings, team meetings, case conferences, ward rounds etc. as required and at varied locations. Participate in multi-professional treatment sessions. Support community teams in the delivery of integrated care. Arrange and carry out duties in a timely manner within settings appropriate to service users needs and in line with local policy / guidelines. Maintain departmental and hospital standards of practice and participate in quality assurance and clinical audit as appropriate, mindful of CARF requirements and local policies. To record and collate statistics to reflect work undertaken and provide data as required by the Physiotherapy Manager. Maintain professional standards in relation to confidentiality, ethics and legislation Operate within the rules of Professional Conduct as assigned by CORU and the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists Participate in on-call and weekend working arrangements at MUH and maintain competency in accordance with departmental policy. Eligibility Criteria Qualifications and/or Experience - Essential Candidates must, on the latest date for receiving completed applications: (a)Possess the Bachelor in Physiotherapy (Hons.) or B.Sc. Physiotherapy (Hons) degree from the National University of Ireland or University of Dublin, or (b)Possess the Diploma in Physiotherapy of the University of Dublin or the National University of Ireland, or (c)Possess a qualification in Physiotherapy at least equivalent to (a) or (b) above, or (d)Be registered or be eligible for registration as a Physiotherapist by the Physiotherapist Registration Board at CORU. And Provide proof of Statutory Registration on the Physiotherapist Register maintained by the Physiotherapist Registration Board at CORU before a contract of employment can be issued. On appointment, practitioners must maintain annual registration on the Physiotherapist register maintained by the Physiotherapist Registration Board at CORU. Practitioners must confirm annual registration with CORU to the HSE by way of the annual Patient Safety Assurance Certificate (PSAC). Have had at least three years satisfactory post qualificationexperience some of which must be in the area of Critical Care. Have CPD relevant to the area. Availability for on call and weekend rota as required in line with the terms and conditions. Membership of Clinical Interest Group(s). Post graduate education in Critical Care or specific experience working with this client group in an ICU setting. Closing Date: Monday, 23rd June 2025. MUH reserve the right to create a panel for this post from which permanent, fixed term and specified purpose vacancies of a full or part time duration may be filled. Mercy University Hospital (MUH) MUH is a growing voluntary hospital in the heart of Cork City. We have over 1,500 staff providing complex diagnostic, medical and surgical care through our inpatient, day patient, outpatient and emergency services. We are a teaching hospital, a centre of national and international excellence, and are renowned for our research and tertiary services. Providing 24/7 acute surgical, acute medical and critical care, MUH now has multiple sites across the city and continues to expand. We support staff development with approx. 100 promotions annually. We prioritise work life balance with 28% of our team working part time hours.We offer nationally agreed enhanced Salary Scales, Pension Scheme, excellent holidays, canteen, and Study Leave and Assistance. And we live by our Core Values of Compassion, Excellence, Justice, Respect and Team Spirit. Skills: Physiotherapy Degree CORU Registration Critical Care Experience