UHWAH Staff Grade Physiotherapist

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Principal Duties & Responsibilities

The Physiotherapist, (Staff Grade) will:

Professional/Clinical

• Carry a clinical caseload appropriate to the post.
• 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 the client, family and other team members as appropriate.
• Communicate and work in co-operation with other team members.
• Develop effective communication with and provide instruction, guidance and support to service users, family, carers etc.
• Document client 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. clinic, home visits).
• Participate in review meetings, case conferences, ward rounds etc. as appropriate.
• Maintain quality standards of work and co-operate with quality assurance programmes.
• Seek the advice of relevant personnel when appropriate / as required.
• Maintain professional standards in relation to confidentiality, ethics and legislation.
• Operate within own scope of Physiotherapy practice as per CORU requirements and in accordance with local guidelines.

Education & Training

• Participate in mandatory training programmes.
• 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 etc.
• Engage in performance review processes including personal development planning.
• Participate in the practice education of student therapists. Take part in teaching/ training/ supervision of staff/ others as appropriate (once sufficient clinical experience has been attained) and attend practice educator courses as relevant to role and needs.

Health & Safety

• Implement agreed policies, procedures and safe professional practice and adhere to relevant legislation, regulations and standards.
• Work in a safe manner with due care and attention to the safety of self and others.
• Be aware of risk management issues, identify risks and take appropriate action.
• Report any adverse incidents or near misses.
• Adhere to department policies in relation to the care and safety of any equipment supplied for the fulfilment of duty.
• Report any malfunctions or defects in equipment or any such suspicions immediately to the Senior Physiotherapist/ Physiotherapy Manager.
• 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 etc. and comply with associated HSE protocols for implementing and maintaining these standards as appropriate to the role.
• Support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service.

Administrative

• Actively participate in the improvement and development of Physiotherapy services by liaising with the Senior Physiotherapist/ Physiotherapy Manager.
• Gather and analyse statistics and participate in audits as directed by the Senior Physiotherapist/ Physiotherapy Manager.
• Represent the department at meetings and conferences as designated.
• Assist in ensuring that the Physiotherapy service makes the most efficient and effective use of developments in IT.
• Promote a culture that values diversity and respect in the workplace.
• Keep up to date with organisational developments within the Irish Health Service.

The above Job Specification is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office.