Job Title: Physiotherapist - Respiratory Services (Community) Location: Cavan Community, Co. Cavan Contract Type: Fulltime, 9-month Specified Purpose Contract (Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm) Start Date: Immediate Salary: Aligned with the HSE Pay Scales Excel Healthcare is delighted to be recruiting an experienced Physiotherapist to join a progressive community-based Respiratory Team in Cavan. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead pulmonary rehabilitation programmes, run respiratory and pulmonary clinics, and make a meaningful difference to patients living with chronic respiratory conditions across Cavan. This is an exciting opportunity to lead respiratory care in a supportive community-based setting, under the supervision and mentorship of a Clinical Specialist Respiratory Physiotherapist. The Respiratory Service will support: To be responsible for the provision of a high-quality Physiotherapy service in accordance with standards of professional practice The development of an integrated respiratory model with the consultant and community teams. A holistic, multidisciplinary approach to the care of individuals with acute and chronic respiratory disease. Provision of a reformed inpatient & outpatient service that utilises telehealth and other ICT measures to facilitate more effective and efficient delivery of care. Timely access to specialist services and specialist opinion for patients with respiratory disease. Early intervention pathways/ rapid access clinics for acute, chronic, or newly presenting respiratory conditions. Development of pathways for the management of chronic conditions. To work with Physiotherapy Manager in ensuring the co-ordination, development and delivery of a quality, client centred physiotherapy service across and between networks in the geographical area. Key Responsibilities: Be a lead clinician in the Physiotherapy Profession and 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) Provide a service in varied locations in line with local policy/ guidelines and within appropriate time allocation (e.g. clinic, home visits) Participate and be a lead clinician as appropriate in review meetings, case conferences etc. Seek advice of relevant personnel when appropriate/ as required. To provide specialist respiratory physiotherapy advice and support to multidisciplinary colleagues Develop strong links with the respiratory multidisciplinary team in both the hospital and community setting. Effective communication with patients, their careers, and relevant stakeholders to promote patient self-management in the community. Essential Criteria: BSc or MSc in Physiotherapy. CORU registration (essential). Minimum 3 years post-graduate experience, including respiratory care or experience in acute/general medicine settings Demonstrated interest or CPD in respiratory physiotherapy (e.g. pulmonary rehab, airway clearance) Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills Ability to work both autonomously and within an interdisciplinary team Full Driver's License What you need to do now: For more information about this opportunity, please reach out confidentially to Charlene Cooke by email or telephone. EXCLCHAR Skills: Physiotherapist Respiratory Community Physiotherapist