Physiotherapist - HSE Sites

Location
Job-type Temporary
Salary €37022 - €53002 per annum
Reference J338419
Date Published over 3 years ago


Locum Physio position available


THE OPPORTUNITY:
Locum Physiotherapist - St. Mary's Hospital, Phoenix Park, Dublin 20

ASAP start, 3-month contract initially


THE BACKGROUND:

TTM Healthcare are proud to have partnered with St Mary's Hospital and the Phoenix Park Community Nursing Unit (PPCNU) is a healthcare facility located in the Phoenix Park.
At present there are 198-beds in the facility however the hospital is undergoing service development in line with the Sláintecare Strategy, involving extensive environmental upgrades in addition to increasing the bed capacity. Additional staff including Physiotherapists are being recruited to support this development.
St Mary's also provides a range of Health & Social Care Professional Services, including physiotherapy, to the neighbouring Cara Cheshire House residential care unit.
St. Mary's have an available opportunity for a Staff Grade physiotherapist for a 3-month contract initially, with possible scope for extension.

If you think the position is right for you, let's talk.


THE RESPONSIBILITIES:

The overall responsibility within this role;

• Carry a full clinical caseload appropriate to the post
• Be responsible for patient/resident assessment, development and implementation of individualised treatment plans that are patient centred and in line with best practice
• Be responsible for goal setting in partnership with the patient, family and other team members as appropriate
• Communicate and work in co-operation with other team members in providing an integrated quality service
• Develop effective communication with and provide instruction, guidance and support for staff, patients, family, carers etc.
• Document patient records in accordance with professional standards and departmental policies
• Provide a service in varied locations in line with local policy / guidelines and within appropriate time allocation (e.g. pre-admission assessments in hospitals or home visits)
• Demonstrate flexibility and work across the various units as the need arises
• Participate and be a lead clinician as appropriate in review meetings, case conferences, ward rounds etc.
• Develop and promote professional standards of practice
• Work within own scope of professional competence in line with principles of best practice, professional conduct and clinical governance
• Seek advice of relevant personnel when appropriate / as required
• Assist in the identification of the physiotherapy service needs and priorities in the assigned, designated area and to participate actively with the Senior Physiotherapist in the general development within the area.
• Carry out any other such duties appropriate to the post as may be assigned by the Head of Department/Senior Physiotherapist in the designated area.
• Operate within the scope of practice of the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists


THE REQUIREMENTS:

To be eligible for the role, you will need:

• A recognised qualification as a physiotherapist
• Full CORU registration.
• Ability to adapt to changing work environment.
• Professional approach to work
• Flexibility in work practice
• Experience in working with this client group is preferable - not essential.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, teamwork and effective caseload management skills.
• Good planning, organisation and effective time management skills together with the ability to work on your own initiative.


THE REWARDS:
You will enjoy the following benefits:
• Market leading rates of pay
• Opportunity to work in an award-winning agency 2002-2018
• Continued personal & professional development
• The opportunity to gain additional experience working with the best employers in the market
• Access to our training department
• Exceptional trainings both internally and externally
• Flexible working hours
• Assistance and detailed review of CV content and format & interview technique if required
• Consultants with knowledge of employment procedures concerning agency workers and compliance to ensure you always receive the most up to date information

THE DETAILS:
Location:Dublin
Job-Type:Temporary
Salary:€37, 022 - €53,002 per annum


TTM Healthcare is an Equal Opportunities Employer

THE CONTACT:

Katelyn 065 686 9300 (ext. 106)








TTM Healthcare is an Equal Opportunities Employer.