Job Description
Senior Physiotherapist Required forChildren's Disability ServiceCoAction West Cork servicesDunmanwayPermanent Contract Ref B59This role will comprise of 0.5 Permanent WCCDNT, 0.2 Spec Purpose WCCDNT and 0.2 permanent CoAction Adults.Hours: 31.5Hrs/Wk Overall Purpose of Position To be responsible for the provision of high quality patient-centred physiotherapy services to children with complex needs enrolled with the West Cork Childrens Disability Network Team. To work with the inter disciplinary team as part of a Family Centred model of service for children and their families in West Cork. The candidate will also be responsible for Clinical Professional Development and demonstrate an enthusiasm for their role. Person Specification Position Title: Senior Physiotherapist Based: Dunmanway Reports To: Children's Disability Network Manager (or approved designate) Essential Qualifications Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Hons.) or BSc Physiotherapy (Hons) degree or equivalent Member of CORU Desirable Qualifications Postural Management Training Training in managing a paediatric caseload with intellectual and/or physical disabilities. Essential Skills & Abilities Sufficient clinical knowledge and evidence based practice to undertake the duties of the post. Effective interpersonal / communication skills and the ability to collaborate with colleagues. Excellent communication skills and ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team. Ability to be innovative in service provision including planning and managing the allocated paediatric caseload effectively. Ability to acknowledge limitations and awareness of when to seek assistance. Evidence of contributing to own CPD. Ability to integrate evidence into practice. Demonstrate a quality focus and commitment to quality within Physiotherapy practice. Ability to demonstrate programmes to staff in Physiotherapy assistant roles and families. Effective organisational and time management skills. To positively and effectively influence the Physiotherapy Department with service development initiatives. Flexible approach to working time to support service delivery A positive attitude & the ability to be solutions focused. Adhere to the ISCP code of Practice. Desirable Skills Experience of managing a complex paediatric caseload with physical and/or intellectual disabilities. Experience with a postural management service. Experience of incorporating evidence based practice into clinical work. Experience of using Software to document clinical notes. Essential Experience Candidate will have at least three years Post Qualification experience, some of which desirably in the provision of care to a paediatric caseload. Previous experience of supporting children with an Intellectual Disability / Autism/ Acquired Desired Experience Previous experience of supporting children with an Intellectual Disability / Autism/ Acquired Disability. Management of a complex neurological and/or orthopaedic caseload Worked closely within a multi-disciplinary team Main Responsibilities Be responsible for assessment, planning, implementation and review of treatment / intervention programmes for Paediatric caseload within WCCDNT. Manage workload in accordance with the needs of the post. Collaborate with service users, family, carers, multi-disciplinary team, network physiotherapists, management team and other staff as appropriate in treatment / intervention, planning and provision of services in a coordinated way. Collaborate with MDT in assessing, planning and coordinating interventions to children with complex needs. Maintain clinical records in accordance with local and Professional guidelines. Become aware of using software for clinical documentation purposes. Communicate verbally and / or in writing results of assessments, treatment / intervention programmes and recommendations to the team and relevant others in accordance with service policy. Attend clinics, initial team assessments, team meetings, case conferences, etc. as required and at varied locations and liaise with external agencies as required. Support families and appropriate care staff in varying settings in providing a Physiotherapy service. Be designated Key Contact for certain children within the team and manage their needs following the principles of PDS. Arrange and carry out duties in a timely manner within settings appropriate to service users needs and in line with local policy / guidelines. Maintain professional standards in relation to confidentiality, ethics and legislation. To record and collate statistics to reflect work undertaken and provide data as required by the Network Manager or Designated person. Operate within the rules of Professional Conduct as assigned by CORU and/or the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapy Education and Training Participate in mandatory training programmes. Participate in continuing professional development including in-service training, attending conferences / courses relevant to practice. Participate in clinical supervision sessions as required and performance review as arranged by the Network Manager or Designated person. Supervise Physiotherapy students in conjunction with the Practice Tutor as required. Service and Standards Set and maintain a high standard of clinical/non-clinical practice within clinic and various community settings. Keep abreast of research and best practice developments in relevant clinical/non-clinical areas by attending seminars, courses, conferences and post graduate courses and maintain clinical/other relevant competencies. Ensure that privacy and dignity of the person supported is respected at all times. Ensure compliance with departmental policies such as the data collection system, current administrative procedures and health and safety guidelines. Contribute to forward planning and the development of Physiotherapy services within WCCDNT. Participate in a performance review process with line manager and be responsible for the performance review of Basic Grade or Physiotherapy assistant staff when required. Undertake other responsibilities as are agreed from time to time with the line manager or other such person to whom he/she may be accountable. To be an active member of the day/residential team and attend meetings/case conferences etc. as required. Health & Safety Be familiar with and comply with Health and Safety Regulations & Protocols, relevant Safety Statement, professional guidelines and Core Standards of Practice. To collaborate with the line manager by contributing to risk assessments and Safety statement for the Physiotherapy Department. To be responsible for ensuring the general safety and maintenance of any equipment supplied for the fulfilment of his/her duties. To report immediately to the Network Manager or Designated manager any defect in equipment or the environment that may be hazardous. To document all accidents, incidents and potential hazards immediately and report them to the Network Manager or Designated person. Employees must attend fire lectures and must observe fire orders. Must be aware of and adhere to legislation concerning:- Health and Safety Freedom of Information Act 1997 Childcare Act Ensure all accidents/incidents are reported and documented in accident/incident book as held in each area. To ensure adequate knowledge of emergency actions and plans. This job description indicates the main functions and responsibilities of the post and is subject to review and amendment in light of changing circumstances and may include other duties and responsibilities as may be determined from time to time by the Director of Services/CEO or designated Line Manager. You will be given as much notice of such changes as possible. It is CoActions policy to review job descriptions on a regular basis. CoAction West Cork CLG is an equal opportunity employer