Senior Orthopaedic Inpatient Physiotherapist

at  Blackrock Health Hermitage Clinic

LEARNING AND EDUCATION

• Develop and co-ordinate hospital based clinical placements for physiotherapy undergraduates in collaboration with the Royal College of Surgeons and in line with the ethos of the University and the Blackrock Health Hermitage Clinic.
• Facilitate and foster the concept of reflective learning and analytical practice at undergraduate level, and ensure the students uphold the standards of the physiotherapy department.
• Undertake ongoing clinical education in liaison with the educational staff in the Royal College of Surgeons.
• Actively lead and promote continuing education and research activities.
• Keep abreast of national and international guidelines, standards and protocols and ensure the development of the physiotherapy service is in line with national issues.
• Work with the Physiotherapy Manager, to promote an environment of research within the department, providing support for fellow colleagues involved.
• Keep the Physiotherapy Manager informed of relevant research findings and their implications for the musculoskeletal physiotherapy service.
• Maintain and develop own expert practice through CPD activities, keeping abreast of new developments across the spectrum of physiotherapy practice and integrating them into clinical practice.
• Take an active role in special interest groups relevant to the core physiotherapy specialties.
• Be an active contributor to in service training and education programs, delivering regular training for peers, junior and undergraduate physiotherapists.
• Ensure systems are in place for the induction, training and development of rotational physiotherapy staff.
• Work with the Physiotherapy Manager, to identify clinical research and audit priorities.

EXPERIENCE

Qualifications
o BSc degree in Physiotherapy from University of Dublin
o B.A. (Hons) degree from the National University of Ireland
o Diploma U.C.D. or Trinity College
o I.S.C.P. recognised equivalent to above
Minimum of 4 years post graduate satisfactory experience
Knowledge of the operational procedures in the Physiotherapy Department
Current member of ISCP or CORU
Ability to participate in ‘emergency’ respiratory service (post induction)

SKILLS/ COMPETENCIES

Management skills
Leadership skills
IT skills
Quality focus
Interpersonal and communication skills
Audit and evaluation
Prioritisation and delegation

KNOWLEDGE/ EXPERIENCE

Post graduate qualification diploma /masters in management /Clinical area
Member of relevant special interest group
Teaching/tutoring experience
ITC experience and participation in ’on call’ weekend
Experience in training/supervision of junior staff/students/assistants

SKILLS/ COMPETENCIES

Broad knowledge of the main clinical areas, in all aspects of the service
Background knowledge of Hospital operations
Presentation skills
Budgetary skills
Why work at the Hermitage Clinic
The Hermitage Clinic are passionate about our people and believe in their development and growth. As a member of the Hermitage Clinic team you can benefit from:
An Education Support Programme
Development opportunities
Opportunities for career progression
Access to a Pension Scheme
Subsidised Restaurant
Free staff car parking
Employee Assistance Programme
Life Assurance
The Hermitage Clinic is an Equal Opportunities Employer with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion and equality at all levels of the organisation. If you require assistance due to a disability during the recruitment process, please email hr@hermitageclinic.ie

ABOUT THE ROLE

Blackrock Health Hermitage Clinic is a private hospital providing a full range of medical and surgical care across a broad spectrum of specialities. The Physiotherapy Department provides a range of inpatient and outpatient services and this role is important in making a significant contribution, developing and maintaining best practice in Physiotherapy services.

JOB PURPOSE

The role is responsible for the provision of quality service in line with standards of Physiotherapy practice. As a key member of the frontline management team, the Senior Out Patients Physiotherapist will demonstrate managerial and leadership skills and facilitate effective communication with colleagues in the hospital. The position requires a participatory approach to the development of services and structures, embracing continuous quality improvement and the management of changes necessary to achieve organisational objectives.