************PLEASE COMPLETE THE APPLICATION FORM FULLY, CV'S ARE NOT ACCEPTED************* Principal Duties and Responsibilities Professional / Clinical The Senior Physiotherapist will:
· Carry a clinical caseload appropriate to the post
· Be responsible for client assessment, development and implementation of individualised treatment plans that are client centred and in line with best practice
· Be responsible for goal setting in partnership with client, family and other team members as appropriate
· Be responsible for standards of practice of self and staff appointed to clinical / designated area(s)
· Communicate and work in co-operation with other team members in providing an integrated quality service, taking the lead role as required
· Develop effective communication with and provide instruction, guidance and support to staff, clients, family, carers etc.
· Document client records in accordance with professional standards and departmental policies
· Provide a service in varied locations in line with local policy/guidelines and within appropriate time allocation (e.g. wards, clinic, home visits)
· Participate and be a lead clinician as appropriate in review meetings, case conferences, ward rounds etc.
· Develop and promote professional standards of practice
· Work within own scope of professional competence in line with principles of best practice, professional conduct and clinical governance
· Seek advice of relevant personnel when appropriate / as required
· Operate within the scope of practice of the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists
· Participate in weekend and bank holiday rotas.
Education & Training The Senior Physiotherapist will:
· Participate in mandatory training programmes
· Take responsibility for, and keep up to date with Physiotherapy practice by participating in continuing professional development such as reflective practice, in service, self-directed learning, research, clinical audit etc.
· Be responsible for the induction and clinical supervision of staff in the designated area(s)
· Manage, participate and play a key role in the practice education of student therapists.
Take part in teaching / training / supervision / evaluation of staff / students and attend practice educator courses as relevant to role and needs
· Engage in personal development planning and performance review for self and others as required
Health & Safety The Senior Physiotherapist will:
· Develop and monitor implementation of agreed policies, procedures and safe professional practice by adhering to relevant legislation, regulations and standards
· Ensure the safety of self and others, and the maintenance of safe environments and equipment used in Physiotherapy in accordance with legislation
· Assess and manage risk in their assigned area(s) of responsibility
· Take the appropriate timely action to manage any incidents or near misses within their assigned area(s)
· Be responsible for the safe and competent use of all equipment, aids and appliances both by clients and staff under their supervision
Administrative The Senior Physiotherapist will:
· Be responsible for the co-ordination and delivery of a quality service in line with best practice
· Oversee and monitor the standards of best practice within their Physiotherapy team
· Contribute to the service planning process
· Assist the Physiotherapy Manager in service development encompassing policy development and implementation
· Review and evaluate the Physiotherapy service regularly, identifying changing needs and opportunities to improve services
· Develop and promote quality standards of work and co-operate with quality assurance programmes
· Collect and evaluate data about the service area as identified in service plans and demonstrate the achievement of the objectives of the service
· Oversee the upkeep of accurate records in line with best practice
· Collate and maintain accurate statistics and render reports as required
· Represent the department at meetings and conferences as appropriate
· Inform the Physiotherapy Manager of staff issues (needs, interests, views) as appropriate
· Promote a culture that values diversity and respect in the workplace
· Participate in the control and ordering of Physiotherapy stock and equipment in conjunction with the Physiotherapy Manager
· Be accountable for the budget, where relevant
· Keep up to date with organisational developments within the Irish Health Service
· Engage in IT developments as they apply to clients and service administration
· Perform such other duties appropriate to the role as may be assigned by the Physiotherapy Manager
The above Job Description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office.