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Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist (Motor Management)Permanent, Full timeWho We AreEnable Ireland provides services to over 13,000 children and adults with disabilities and their families from 43 locations in 14 counties. Covering childhood to adulthood, our expert teams work with the individual and their family on a plan for each life stage. Our services for children and their families cover all aspects of a child's physical, educational, and social development from early infancy through adolescence.DescriptionWould 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 2024.Enable Ireland, as an equal opportunities employer, proudly maintains a Bronze Award in Diversity from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We vigorously advocate for fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement, and are dedicated to ongoing enhancement in these areas.We are currently seeking a highly-motivated Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist (Motor Management) to join our team in CHO1 Cavan Children’s Disability Service.Contract Type: Permanent Full TimeContract Hours: 35 hours per weekSalary Scale: €64,123 to €74,738 pro rata per annum.Annual Leave Entitlement: 33 days pro rata per annum.Overview of the Post:To provide a high standard of physiotherapy service to support primary therapists and service users & families in CHO 1 Cavan Services including advanced and specialised work.Use clinical reasoning skills to provide specialist support and advice to the physiotherapy team and other staff, whilst maintaining a clinical caseload on the Children’s Disability Network Team.To participate in ongoing audit and appropriate work-related research/evaluation projects in areas relevant to the clinical field.Acting as a positive and supportive team leader in their specialty with strong leadership skills.Applying advanced specialist knowledge and skills in their area of specialization.Acting in an advanced clinical advisory role to own colleagues and MDT within own organisation.Developing colleagues’ knowledge and skills by facilitating decision making and collaborative client consultation.Overview of Duties & Responsibilities:Please see Job Description for full list.The successful candidate will have:Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc:Registered on the Physiotherapists Register maintained by the Physiotherapists Registration Board at CORU.Five years full-time (or equivalent) post-qualification clinical experience, with four years in the required area of specialism.Proven record of clinical excellence in the specialism.Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to the required area of specialism.Achievement in clinical audit, quality improvement initiatives, practice development, teaching, and research.Requisite knowledge and ability for the proper discharge of the duties of the office.Proof of Statutory Registration on the Physiotherapists Register maintained by the Physiotherapists Registration Board at CORU before a contract of employment can be issued.2. Annual registration:Maintain annual registration on Physiotherapists Register.Confirm annual registration with CORU to Enable Ireland.Additional requirements include:Experience as a Senior Physiotherapist working within a disability service with demonstrated experience in paediatric motor management.Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the area of Paediatric (0-18 yrs) physical disability.Knowledge of CPIPS and Hip Surveillance.Valid driving licence with access to own transport.Experience in clinical supervision, group work, and supervision of other staff and students.Physiotherapy caseload management.Knowledge/experience of Hydrotherapy intervention.Experience in delivering education and/or conducting research.Experience in service development and practice standards development.Experience in coordinating clinics and leading consultative level work.Experience in managing databases and conducting audits.Pool/Shallow Water Lifeguarding qualification.If you believe you would fit the role, please submit your application today.As a staff member of Enable Ireland, you will have access to a wide range of benefits, including:Excellent internal and external training opportunities.Generous annual leave entitlements.Flexible working.Long service reward scheme.Pay adjusted Maternity, Adoptive, and Paternity Leave.For a full list of our benefits & conditions, please click here.To apply, please download the Job Description and Person Specification for your information and complete the online application form. CVs will not be accepted.Closing date for applications: Friday 1st November 2024 @ 12pm.A panel may be formed from this vacancy for any similar vacancies which may arise during the next 12 months.The post will be subject to reference checks and may be subject to Garda vetting/police clearance, as relevant.Due to the large volume of applications, we are not in the position to provide individual feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted for interview.Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants from all sections of the community.Enable Ireland, at its discretion, reserves the right to change this prior to appointment.Please review Enable Ireland’s External Data Protection Notice available at https://www.enableireland.ie/privacy-policy for details on how Enable Ireland processes applicant’s personal information.Enable Ireland is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr