Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist: Lymphoedema and Breast Care Job at Blackrock Health Hermitage Clinic (Dublin)

Job Description

Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist: Lymphoedema and Breast Care role at Blackrock Clinic in Dublin, Ireland. Permanent part-time position (17 hours per week). Responsibilities include assessing and managing patients with breast care and lymphoedema needs, developing the physiotherapy service, and supervising junior staff. Requires a degree in Physiotherapy, CORU registration, and a recognised post-graduate qualification in breast care.

Job Responsibility

Assess and provide appropriate management of patients referred for breast care physiotherapy
Perform novel, complex or critical allied health professional work, including assessing, planning, delivering and evaluating treatment programs for patients with lymphoedema needs
Develop and administer the highest quality of service by identifying and implementing operational procedures in line with best practice standards
Keep abreast with new developments, skills and technology to ensure continuing competence in the job
Enhance his/her skills in order to initiate and respond to changes in the work environment as additional roles may be demanded eg. Data analysis clinical audit
Teach and supervise junior staff and students as required and educate other health professionals
Advise on the needs of the area and contribute to forward planning and development of the physiotherapy service
Contribute to an effective and efficient Physiotherapy team in co-operation with the Physiotherapist in Charge
Contribute and participate in staff induction and in-service training
Maintain adequate records and statistics sufficient for organisation and legal purposes to include work related injuries
Actively participate in and promote continuing professional development
Liaise with referring doctors and other medical colleagues as necessary
To be flexible in working hours, to accommodate delivery of service
Support the Clinical Specialist / Manager in department development
Lead by example a professional, dedicated and punctual team
Create and promote good working relationships through open communication
Facilitate professional development of team members through promotion of continuing professional development through self-learning, formal courses and in-service training
Ensure staff compliance with hospital policy on CPR and Manual Handling training programmes
Report relevant information verbally and in writing to appropriate personnel
Respond appropriately to patient/family requests and questions
Communicate appropriately with colleagues and other members of the health care team
Recognise self-limitations and seek assistance
Attend and contribute in staff meetings and team briefing
Communicate in a manner that avoids antagonism, reduces conflict and prevents undue anxiety
Act as a mentor for Physiotherapy colleagues
Act as an advisor and educational resource on a regional and national basis
Demonstrate leadership and advice as required on research methodology
Keep abreast of new developments in the Physiotherapy profession and identify opportunities to improve the service
To be responsible for overseeing equipment safety tests, in accordance with health and safety policy
Comply with Health and Safety Policies and Procedures, which includes reporting defects to appropriate authorities as soon as possible
Communicate and work in co-operation with other team members in providing an integrated quality service

Requirements

Degree in Physiotherapy
CORU registered
Recognised post-graduate qualification in field of breast care
Membership of the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists (MISCP)
Continued Professional Development Diary including evidence of reflective practice, In-service training, courses attended and Clinical Governance gained
Post graduate courses relevant to breast care and lymphoedema management

What we offer

Competitive salary
Pension
Discounted café
Sports and Social club
Employee Assistance Programme
Discounted onsite pharmacy

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