2025/03 Clinical Specialist/Senior Physiotherapist NICU Department

at  The Rotunda Hospital

EDUCATION AND CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

Lead, promote and ensure clinical electiveness through performance management, education, audit and research.
Collect and analyse data to evaluate the effectiveness of treatment and upholding standards of care through clinical audit and research.
Keep abreast of research and practice developments in relevant clinical areas by attending seminars, conferences and post graduate courses.
Promote changes in work practices, procedures, techniques or technology having regard to the development of best practice and advanced practice in physiotherapy
Communicate with other clinical specialists throughout the country and internationally to further develop clinical excellence and research.
Act as a resource to other physiotherapist/colleagues regarding the management of complex cases both within the hospital and at a regional/national level.
Contribute to a structured process for education of colleagues, undergraduates and other disciplines in the specialist area.
Contribute towards continuing professional development activity programmes within the department.
Serve on or advise such committees that may be set up relevant to this clinical specialty.
Contribute to the forward planning and development of neonatal and paediatric Clinical Pathways.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

A minimum of 5 years’ post-qualification experience in physiotherapy, of which a minimum of 3 years’ full-time (or equivalent) must be in the area of neonatology/paediatrics.
Advanced knowledge and skills within this specialist area of neonatology/paediatrics
Evidence of continuous professional development in this area in the form of postgraduate qualifications, relevant courses and conferences.
Evidence of clinical achievement and contribution to evolving practice in this area.
Experience in the areas of clinical audit, quality improvement initiatives, practice development, teaching and research.
A strong working knowledge of the Irish maternity setting and understanding of appropriate policies, strategies and clinical care programmes relevant to the role

Please refer the Job description for details