Senior Physiotherapist

Are you a Senior Physiotherapist looking to further develop your Clinical and Leadership skills?

Medforce Recruitment are excited to be recruiting a Senior Physiotherapist to join a Children Disability Network Team (CDNT) team based in County Dublin.

Our client is very committed to the development of their people and are seeking people who are passionate about further development of their clinical and leadership skills.

Purpose

• To be responsible for the provision of a high-quality Physiotherapist service in accordance with standards of professional practice.
• Lead a team of Staff Grade Physiotherapists, as appropriate to the role.
• To perform comprehensive specialist physiotherapeutic assessment of patients with diverse presentations and complex physical conditions and develop an individual treatment programme.
• To work in conjunction with other team members in co-ordinating and developing the service to meet the needs of the population it serves in line with the objectives of the organisation.
• To work with the Physiotherapy Manager in ensuring the co-ordination, development and delivery of a quality, client centred Physiotherapist service across and between networks in the geographical area.

Professional/Clinical Responsibilities

• Communicate and work in co-operation with the Physiotherapy Manager and other team members in providing an integrated quality service, taking the lead role as required.
• Be responsible for the co-ordination and delivery of a quality service in line with best practice and professional standards.
• Be a lead clinician in assigned, allocated clinical areas of responsibility and carry a clinical caseload appropriate to the post.
• Lead a team of Staff Grade Physiotherapists, as appropriate to the role.
• 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.
• Communicate effectively with and provide instruction, guidance and support to, staff clients, family, carers etc.
• Work as a key worker for particular cases, if required.
• Be responsible for standards of professional and clinical practice of self and staff appointed to clinical / designated area(s) in line with the Scope of Practice of CORU and Health Service Executive (HSE) guidelines, policies, protocols and legislation.
• Be a clinical resource for other Physiotherapists.
• Plan and manage resources efficiently in assigned areas of responsibility.
• Document client records in accordance with professional standards and departmental policies.
• Provide a service in varied locations in line with local policy and within appropriate time allocation (e.g. clinic, home visits).
• Apply health promotion as an ethos across the clinical area to promote health and wellbeing.
• Participate and be a lead clinician as appropriate in review meetings, case conferences etc.

Seek advice of relevant personnel when appropriate / as required.

Requirements

• A BSc in Physiotherapy or an equivalent CORU registered Physiotherapy qualification.
• Proven depth and breadth experience working with children.
• Display effective communication skills (verbal & written).
• Tailors the communication method and the message to match the needs of the audience; demonstrates active listening skills
• Demonstrate an ability to manage and develop self and others in a busy working environment.
• Demonstrate clinical knowledge, clinical reasoning skills and evidence-based practice appropriate to carrying out the duties and responsibilities of the role in line with relevant legislation and standards.
• Full Clean Driving License with use of a car

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