Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist - Older Persons Rehabilitation - Blarney Rehabilitation Unit and any buildings within the Mercy University ComplexPrincipal Duties and ResponsibilitiesBe responsible for comprehensive assessment, planning, implementation, and review of treatment / intervention programmes in line with best practice for rehabilitation, managing workload in accordance with the needs of the post.Be responsible for goal setting in partnership with client with rehabilitation needs, their family and other team members using their specialist clinical skills and knowledge.Be a leader of the clinical Physiotherapy care of patients in the hospital.The clinical specialist physiotherapist makes autonomous decisions with/on behalf of the patient, to augment and support their health potential and to promote continuity of care.Collaborate with MDT in discharge planning or transfer of care between wards and services as appropriate.Provide advice and support to physiotherapy and multidisciplinary colleagues on clinical practice issues.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 outreach clinics, review meetings, team meetings, case conferences, ward rounds etc. as required and at varied locations.Participate in multi-professional treatment sessions.Communicate with the patients GP and relevant community staff in relation to the patient's condition when required.Liaise with colleagues in the community to facilitate the integration of care between primary and secondary care.Liaise with the Palliative care team for end-of-life issues where appropriate.Assess the effectiveness of patient's medication in consultation with the consultant or GP.Arrange and perform 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.Communicate with other clinical specialists nationally and internationally working in the Rehabilitation settings to further develop clinical excellence and research.Function as resource within the MUH in his/her specialist clinical area to other members of the multidisciplinary team and provide specialist advice, teaching, and training to other members of the MDT.Serve on and advise such committees that may be set up relevant to this area of clinical specialty.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 PhysiotherapyParticipate in oncall and weekend working arrangements at MUH and maintain competency in accordance with departmental policy.To undertake other appropriate responsibilities consistent with the nature of the post.To collaborate and effectively communicate with the Physiotherapy Manager and BRF multidisciplinary team regarding the management of patients to ensure a safe, effective, and efficient serviceEligibility CriteriaEssential:Candidates must, on the latest date for receiving completed applications,Possess the Bachelor in Physiotherapy (Hons.) or B.Sc. Physiotherapy (Hons) degree from the National University of Ireland or University of DublinPossess the Diploma in Physiotherapy of the University of Dublin or the National University of IrelandorPossess a qualification in Physiotherapy at least equivalent to the above.orBe registered or be eligible for registration as a Physiotherapist by the Physiotherapist Registration Board at CORU.andProvide 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 CORUPractitioners must confirm annual registration with CORU to the HSE by way of the annual Patient Safety Assurance Certificate (PSAC)andHave had at least five years satisfactory post qualification experience, some of which must be in Rehabilitation, particularly the management of gerontology or neurological patients.Have CPD relevant to the area.Availability for on call and weekend rota as required in line with the terms and conditions.DesirableMembership of Clinical Interest Group(s)Post graduate education in Rehabilitation or specific experience working with this client group.SkillsSufficient clinical knowledge and evidence-based practice to undertake the duties of the post.Effective interpersonal / communication skills and the ability to collaborate with colleagues.Leadership skills and ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team.Ability to lead and be innovative in-service provision including planning, developing, and implementing changes in Physiotherapy practice or service.Flexibility.Evidence of contributing to own CPD specific to Rehabilitation.Effective organisational skills and the ability to manage oneself in a busy environment.Ability to integrate evidence into practice.A quality focus and commitment to quality within Physiotherapy practice.IT skills commensurate with the postAbility to supervise junior / student members of staff.KnowledgeKnowledge of the structure and operation of the Irish Health service, Mercy University Hospital, Reconfiguration plans and the HSE, and wider developments that may affect service delivery.In-depth knowledge of Physiotherapy and its application to clinical caseloadKnowledge of Health Strategies. Core Standards, Quality Initiatives and Outcome MeasurementKnowledge of researchKnowledge of legislation applicable to PhysiotherapyFull Job Spec is available on requestClosing Date: 1pm on Monday 27th October 2025MUH reserves 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.