Physiotherapist Clinical Specialist

at  Enable Ireland

Would you like to work for a great employer? Enable Ireland is an organisation that makes a real difference to the lives of children and adults with disabilities in Ireland, and is named as one of Ireland’s Irish Independent 150 Best Employers 2023.
We are currently seeking a highly-motivated Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist (Motor Management) to join our team in CHO1 Cavan Children’s Disability Service

DUTIES:

• Identify and prioritise the requirements of the service within a constantly changing environment.
• Oversee, monitor and uphold the standards of professional practice through clinical audit, supervision and training
• Participate in mandatory training programmes.
• Maintain standards of practice and levels of professional knowledge by participating in continuous professional development initiatives and attendance at courses as appropriate.
• 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.
• Challenging the standards of quality and efficiency in service provision and striving to find ways in which standards of care can be improved.
• Leading, facilitating and/or participating in research projects relevant to their specialism at a local level.
• Identifying gaps in the evidence base and initiating /facilitating research to enhance evidence based practice locally, nationally and internationally.
• Develop and implement strategic service and business plans, quality initiatives, audits etc. based on up to date evidence-based practice and report on outcomes.
• Liaise with the Manager regarding the needs, interests and views of Physiotherapy staff.
• Follow-up clinics for orthopaedic and MSK and review and treatment.
• Assessing and treating other children who present with developmental delay who may need long term intervention. Liaise with the appropriate community based services to plan and deliver care.