Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist

This is a public sector role, salary scales aligned to the HSE.

Public Sector Pension

Generous Annual Leave

Learning environment

Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist

Paediatric Neuro-disability, with special interest in Brachial Plexus Palsy

CRC National Specialist Service

Permanent position-Full time with consideration for part time positions

Unique opportunity to be part of a National Specialist Service dedicated to enhancing the lives of children and adults with neuro disability in Ireland. www.crc.ie

Role:

· Clinical Specialsit Physiotherapist delivering quality, evidenced-based services in the area of motor management for children with primary physical disability/neuro disability, primarily Brachial Plexus Palsy.

· Delivery of assessments, targeted intervention, pre/post operative rehabilitation

· Mentoring colleagues, delivering education to local and regional therapists, active involvement in outreach services and conducting relevant research and service development

Benefits:

· Be part of a large but close-knit multi-disciplinary team including HSCPs, Pediatricians, and Orthopaedic Surgeons

· Opportunity to provide specialist family centered, expert support to children, families, and their community-based Primary care or Childrens Disability teams

· Purpose-built center in Dublin with onsite and virtual consultations, and travel to deliver outreach services nationally

· Dedicated, protected time for research and CPD

· Access to state-of-the-art therapeutic equipment, assessment tools and hydrotherapy pool

The successful candidate must have the following essential requirements:

- A recognised Physiotherapy qualification and current registration with CORU

- Five years relevant post qualification experience, the majority working with clients with paediatric primary physical disability/neuro-disability, in particular brachial plexus palsy

- Evidence of achievements in the areas of clinical audit, quality improvement initiatives, practice development, teaching and research

- Excellent communication, initiative, time management, report writing and teamwork skills

- Direct experience of teaching and mentoring peers

- Experience in coordinating clinics and leading and working at a consultative level in clinics alongside medical consultants and other lead therapists

Desirable requirements

- Experience developing relevant educational material including course delivery, lecturing etc

- Advanced CPD and/ or postgraduate education in relevant area(s)

- Experience in managing databases and conducting audits

It must be clearly demonstrated in your CV and supporting statement how you meet the required skills, competencies and knowledge for the post. Department of Health Salary Scale apply, Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist (€65,793 - €76,348).

Please apply through the Rezoomo link. Applications must be received on or before 3rd January 2025. Informal enquiries to to Aoife Quinn, CRC Physiotherapy Manager, phone (003531 8542228) aquinn@crc.ie

A panel may be created from this campaign from which current and future permanent, specified purpose, whole- time and part-time posts for CRC Children’s Disability Services will be filled.

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We reserve the right to close this competition early if we receive a very high volume of applications.

Apply with your CV throught the attached link.