Health and Performance Coordinator- UPMC Aut Even Hospital
Location: Aut Even Hospital
Job type: Permanent
Overview of role:
The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting UPMC Aut Even's inpatient and out-patient orthopaedic physiotherapy service.
The role includes clinical and administrative duties that support the Physiotherapy department in the provision of a high-quality service to users.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
To assist the physiotherapists to deliver a high-quality clinical service of inpatient and post-operative outpatient physiotherapy as part of the Physiotherapy team.
To deliver ward based inpatient physiotherapy and pre-operative and post-operative outpatient physiotherapy under the supervision of a physiotherapist.
To liaise with the Physiotherapist regarding patients progress and in organising group activities.
To observe the patients behaviour, response and ability and report back to the Physiotherapist.
To ensure appropriate record keeping as per JCI standards outlined.
To ensure patient dignity always.
To work to standards laid out in ongoing protocols and evidence-based management.
Carry out duties related to the planning, organisation and maintenance of the physiotherapy programs and department as directed by the Physiotherapist.
Deliver programming as required to support
injury risk management and deliver exercise-based rehabilitation and
return to performance programmes.
Develop and run exercise classes for the
management of chronic illness and post operative orthopaedic care.
To carry out performance testing e.g.
isokinetic testing
To complete stream orientated and department-based tasks as directed by the Physiotherapist Manager
Arrange and carry out duties in a timely manner within settings appropriate to service user needs and in line with local policy / guidelines
Maintain professional standards in relation to consent, confidentiality, ethics and legislation
Administrative:
Carry out the administrative and clerical duties required to support the Physiotherapy staff.
Assist in the organisation, maintenance and / or ordering of equipment and materials used in assessment and treatment, in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team.
Maintain / clean equipment and treatment areas as requested.
Comply with department procedures about the recommendation and provision of all assistive equipment /custom made devices.
Maintain accurate records of patient assessments and interventions.
Keep up-to-date statistics and other administrative records as required multidisciplinary team.
As part of the Physiotherapy and multidisciplinary team contribute to service planning and development.
Engage in IT developments as they apply to service user and service administration.
Education and Training:
Attend induction and mandatory in-service education relevant to the role.
Participate in the induction of new staff as directed.
Participate in appraisal and the development of a personal development plan in conjunction with the line manager.
Participate in team-based development, education, training and learning.
To contribute to CPD within the Physiotherapy team.
To attend and contribute to CPD meetings within the Physiotherapy department as shift allows
Personnel:
Follow
uniform policy reference
General:
Through the course of the working day or week there maybe a requirement to work in other areas of the hospital in line with patient requirements as requested by your line manager/deputy or nurse management.
Staff must produce satisfactory documentary evidence of all training and experience claimed by them, if required to do so by the organisation.
To respect the organisational values of the Hospital.
Quality & Safety – Safe
Culture:
Quality and Safety are rooted in the daily work of all individuals at UPMC.
As an employee you are required to actively participate throughout your working day in pursuit of excellence.
You are required to work in conjunction with your line manager in the planning, monitoring, analysing and improvement of all quality programmes.
Participate in the development of performance indicators in conjunction with your department manager and the business objectives.
Initiates, participates in and evaluates audit according to JCI, Hospital policy and requirements under the guidance and supported by an audit lead.
Health & Safety:
UPMC employees are required to ensure
that they take reasonable care to protect their own safety, health and
welfare and that of any other person who may be affected by their acts or
omissions.
Employees must co-operate with UPMC to
ensure safety, health and welfare at work and report anything potentially
dangerous at work of which they become aware.
Staff are expected to abide by guidelines/policies and all
Incidents and near misses.
All employees are
required to attend an education sessions on Fire Health & safety on an
annual basis.
Information Governance:
In the course of your
employment you may have access to, or hear information concerning the medical
or personal affairs of patients and / or staff.
Such records and information
are strictly confidential, unless acting on the instructions of an authorised
officer, on no account must information concerning staff or patients be
divulged or discussed except in the performance of normal duty.
In addition
records must never be left in such a manner that unauthorised persons can
obtain access to them and must be kept in safe custody when no longer required.
This job description is not to be regarded as
exclusive or exhaustive.
It is intended as an outline indication of the areas
of activity and will be amended in the light of the changing needs of the
organisation.
Qualifications & Experience:
Fetac level 5 Physio assistant health service skills module or equivalent
Qualification in Exercise Science/Exercise Physiology or similar (Desirable but not essential)
Experience in healthcare/caring environment
Experience of designing individual and team programmes
Experience with
working with cohorts with chronic illnesses
Set and maintain high standards of work performance and deliver quality consistently and efficiently
Excellent communication skills
Team worker
Patient focus
Organised/flexibility
Good level of IT literacy
Ability to work in a
fast moving environment.
Excellent Interpersonal skills
Excellent organisational skills
Equal
Opportunity Statement and Benefits
UPMC is an equal opportunity employer.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment
for all employees.
At UPMC we provide a total rewards program
that is not only market competitive, but fair and provides growth opportunities
for all our colleagues.
Compensation – Competitive pay for the work employees do – base pay, performance related pay
and premium pay where applicable.
Benefits –
Fully paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents.
Competitive Pension
Plan, company funded Death in Service Benefit x 3 times.
Critical Illness cover
for all employees up to the age of 66.
Performance and Recognition – Rewards for performance that supports the goals and mission of
UPMC through our annual ACES programme.
Work-Life Balance – Enhanced annual leave up to a maximum of 27 days.
Flexible
working opportunities to support you to work around external family
commitments.
Development
and Career Opportunities – Opportunities for each employee to reach
their career goals through continued learning and/or advancement.
About
UPMC
UPMC is a renowned multinational academic medical
centre committed to delivering people-focused care that's close to home.
Headquartered in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh
Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC shapes the future of health through
clinical and technological innovation, research and education.
UPMC expands its expertise globally, bringing world-class care across
continents through its UPMC International division — an owned and operated
network of hospitals and ambulatory care centres in Italy, Ireland and
Croatia.
UPMC International brings new access to the signature specialty
services of UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre, UPMC Sports Medicine and others to
more people in more places around the world.
In Ireland UPMC has provided high-quality healthcare in the South East since
****.
UPMC's operations in Ireland now include UPMC Whitfield Hospital in
Waterford, UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic in Dublin, UPMC Kildare Hospital in
Clane, and UPMC Aut Even Hospital in Kilkenny.
Outpatient care is available at
the UPMC Carlow Outreach Centre, UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre radiotherapy
locations in Waterford and Cork, UPMC The 4th Practice in Mallow, and across
UPMC Sports Medicine Clinics in Dublin, Waterford, Limerick, Tipperary, Cork, and
Mayo.
UPMC has also established a nationwide Concussion Network.
UPMC's
Global Technology Operation Centre is based in Kilkenny.