Physiotherapist South Dublin

Are you a CORU Registered Physiotherapist

Our homes based in South Dublin are purposebuilt nursing homes providing exceptional care and a warm welcoming environment in Annabeg Cairnhill and Foxrock Our core values are at the heart of everything we do.

Duties & Responsibilities

• To provide prompt efficient and effective physiotherapy assessment and treatment to patients.
  
• To contribute to the high standard of interdisciplinary care of patients.
  
• To attend case conferences discharge planning meetings and family meetings as appropriate.
  
• To maintain records of assessment treatment and progress of all patients and provide written reports as necessary.
  
• To provide comprehensive records of activity on all patients treated in accordance with departmental/programme requirements.
  
• To participate in all mandatory training.
  
• To participate in the practice education of student physiotherapists as appropriate.
  
• Be responsible for client assessment development and implementation of individualised treatment plans that are client centred and in line with best practice.
  
• Be responsible for goal setting in partnership with resident family and other team members as appropriate.
  
• Communicate effectively with and provide instruction guidance and support to staff clients family carers etc.
  
• Document client records in accordance with professional standards and departmental policies..
  
• 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 et
  
• Be responsible for the coordination and delivery of a quality service in line with best practice.
  
• 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.
  
• Have a working knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply to the role for example Standards for Healthcare National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections Hygiene Standards et
  
• Promote a culture that values diversity and respect in the workplace.
  
• Participate in the control and ordering of physiotherapy stock and equipment in conjunction with the DON
  

Requirements

• B.Sc./Masters degree in Physiotherapy
  
• A qualification in Physiotherapy equivalent to the above.
  
• Membership of or eligibility for membership of the Irish Society of Charted Physiotherapist and CORU registered or pending same.
  
• Have completed the core placements of rehabilitation (neurology and care of the elderly) as an undergraduate.
  
• Experience and/or post graduate clinical education pertaining to neurology would be advantageous.
  
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  
• Evidence of continuing professional development
  

Benefits

• Professional Development
  
• Competitive Rates of Pay
  
• Savings Club
  
• Staff Forums
  
• Bike to Work Scheme
  
• Refer a Friend Scheme
  
• Employee Assistance Programme
  
• Internal Promotion Opportunities
  
• Dynamic forwardthinking team
  
• Reputable Company
  
• Salary is negotiable depending on experience.