POSITION SUMMARY:

The post holder will be part of the Neurosciences Service in Beaumont Hospital Physiotherapy Department. The post holder will be the clinical lead for the neurosurgical in patient service and will also have a remit for some outpatient caseload. Cross cover may be required within the wider neurosciences team.
Responsibilities:

EDUCATION & TRAINING

The Clinical Specialist 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.
• The Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist will have responsibility for service provision, education and training, service development and quality improvement.
• Be responsible for the induction and clinical supervision of staff in the designated area(s)
• Co-ordinate and deliver clinical placements in partnership with universities and clinical educators
• 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
• The Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist should have abilities in management and be capable of assuming lead responsibilities in the future.
• Engage in personal development planning and performance review for self and others as

Required

• Integrated Model of Care for the Prevention and Management of Chronic Disease Implementation Guide

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

Be available to work on call rota for respiratory and orthopaedic services as required by physiotherapy management and have the necessary training at undergraduate level.

• Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist will report to Physiotherapy Manager in Charge III for physiotherapy clinical governance, attendance and service performance management.
  Qualifications: