Staff Grade Physiotherapist (part-time)

Posted Date: November 22, 2024
Clare, Cork, Dublin, National Post | Part-time permanent, Permanent

What is the position

We are recruiting for a part-time, permanent Physiotherapist providing assessment and intervention services to children and adults with complex needs receiving services from Resilience.

As a Physiotherapist with Resilience Healthcare, you will be expected to provide a professional, high quality and safe service to people with complex needs.  This involves working as part of an MDT and in consultation with each service user and their support team.

Location:  This role offers the flexibility of hybrid working and the successful applicant can be located within our network of offices.

Type of Contract:  Part-time permanent

Hours: 20 hours per week

About Resilience Healthcare

Resilience Healthcare is an Irish owned health and social care provider, founded in 2011. Through the provision of residential day and community based services, we support over 300 people with Autism, intellectual, physical and sensory disabilities and people with Prader Willi Syndrome.

Experience/Qualifications

Essential

  • Hold a Diploma/Degree/Master’s qualification in Physiotherapy from a 3rd level institution offering a programme of study accredited by the World Federation of Physiotherapists.
  • Fully registered, or registration in process, with CORU.
  • Have a minimum of one year post-qualification experience working as a Physiotherapist.
  • Have access to a car and a full clean Irish driving licence.
  • Be available to travel to all service locations as required.

Desirable

  • Have a knowledge of 24-hour postural management of persons with complex needs.
  • Experience in Orthotic prescription and management.
  • Have a knowledge of Seating and Posture & other mobility aid experience.

Skills/Aptitude

Essential

  • Experience of working as part of a team.
  • Experience of assessment, programme development, implementation and evaluation.
  • Ability to evaluate service needs and prioritise accordingly.
  • Experience of working with children and adults with ASD and ID.
  • Good communication (verbal and written) and good interpersonal skills.
  • Competency to use relevant IT and other required systems.
  • Experience in developing and presenting training for other professionals/carers.

Desirable

  • Involvement in research.
  • Ability to train staff around the mobility needs of service users.

Competencies

Essential

  • Previous experience working in the disability sector.
  • Ability to plan and adjust intervention plans to meet the needs of children with physical, intellectual and/or sensory disabilities.
  • Commitment to ongoing training and development.
  • Ability to take responsibility for planning and managing an independent workload with competing demands.

Desirable

  • Competent in parent, service user and staff training.
  • Children First/Safeguarding Training.
  • Have an awareness of restrictive practice and positive risk taking.

Other Competencies

Essential

  • Knowledge of disability legislation in Ireland.
  • Understanding of social model of disability.

Desirable

  • Knowledge of HIQA regulations.

Job Responsibilities

Professional/Clinical/Administrative

  • Responsibility for ensuring the delivery of an effective, efficient and safe Physiotherapy Service in line with the Family Principles and a disability-specific model of Trauma Informed care.
  • Provide assessment, diagnostics, care planning and therapeutic service delivery to children and adults with physiotherapy needs attending the services.
  • Work in partnership with support teams, parents/caregivers and other stakeholders throughout all stages of service delivery ensuring adequate support for the facilitation of service delivery and the implementation of Physiotherapy programmes for service users as required.
  • Accept and operate the Physiotherapy Therapy caseload of this service user group, using Resilience Healthcare prioritisation and caseload systems.
  • Provide training and guidance for support teams on how to effectively implement intervention plans and monitor the impact and outcomes of same.
  • In addition to clinical responsibility, you will be expected to develop further areas of clinical expertise as the service demands, in line with the organisation’s commitment to continuous quality improvement.
  • To advise the Head of Clinical Services of any current needs and future service developments and requirements.
  • Assist in the setting up of Case reviews and attend these and other meetings as required.
  • To be familiar with relevant regulations and standards for residential and disability services and provide Physiotherapy plans and intervention in line with same.
  • To participate in relevant working groups and committees as required such as Human Rights, Restricted Practices committees etc.
  • To be responsible for the safety and maintenance of any equipment supplied for Physiotherapy services.
  • Maintain and promote good communication and relationships with all other disciplines in the service, working within the agreed policies, systems, and guidelines.
  • Participate in regular team meetings and department meetings as required.
  • Maintain and update professional knowledge and skills in Physiotherapy and be aware of current research and the implications of this for the service through self-education, training, and professional development.
  • Assist in the setting and monitoring of clinical standards, evaluation of practice, quality control, clinical audit, research, and development as appropriate.
  • Maintain regular communication with other members of the Clinical Services Team as required and appropriate.
  • To engage in joint work with other members of the Team and Services regarding parent and staff training, working with educators, therapy groups and participation in programme planning, service delivery and evaluation as required.
  • Maintain accurate and comprehensive records relating to service users using the online record system.
  • Support the principles of Person-Centred Planning and the implementation of our PCP policies and practice throughout the organisation.
  • Attend clinical supervision meetings as requested and agreed.

Health and Safety

  • To maintain a safe environment for service users, employees and visitors by following appropriate quality and risk assessment and reporting.
  • To develop and maintain a risk register for the allocated caseload.
  • To ensure implementation and adherence to established policies and procedures e.g. health and safety, infection control etc.
  • To observe, report and take appropriate action on any matter which may be detrimental to service user’s care or well-being or may inhibit the efficient provision of care.
  • To ensure completion of incident / near miss forms, Clinical risk assessments and appropriate reporting.
  • To adhere to company policies in relation to the care and safety of any equipment associated with service user care including maintenance to an appropriate standard.

Education and Training

  • To engage in continuous professional development by keeping up to date with literature, research, and new developments in Physiotherapy.
  • To attend mandatory and other relevant training for the role.

Why Join our Team

  • Competitive salary.
  • Flexible working arrangements.
  • Health Insurance and discounted Health Insurance for dependents.
  • Employer pension contribution.
  • Resilience Rewards employee discounts.
  • Employee Assistance Programme 24/7.
  • Continuous professional development.
  • Bike to work scheme.
  • Resilience4Me Health and Well-being Forum.

If you would like the opportunity to make your mark as part of a service that is changing the future of care in Ireland, then this is the role for you.  You will be given the opportunity to feel empowered in your role where you can empower others.

Reporting to

Head of Clinical Services

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