Senior Physiotherapist
Posted 7 days 23 hours ago by Cpl
Location: St. Brendan's Community Nursing Unit, Loughrea, Co. Galway
Hours: Approx. 20-25 hours per week (cover position)
We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Physiotherapist to provide cover within St. Brendan's Community Nursing Unit, Loughrea, Co. Galway.
This role is based within a short-stay rehabilitation unit supporting older adults transitioning from acute hospital settings back to their homes. The successful candidate will play a key role in maximising patient independence, supporting rehabilitation goals, and facilitating safe and effective discharges.
The post falls under Roscommon & East Galway Physiotherapy Services for Networks 7, 8 & 9, encompassing a broad range of services including:
- Primary Care Services
- Community Nursing Unit (CNU) Services
- Community Intervention Team (CIT)
- Chronic Disease Services
- Children's Disability Network Team (CDNT)
- Urology Physiotherapy Services
- ICPOP Services (Networks 8 & 9)
- Carry out comprehensive physiotherapy assessments and develop person-centred rehabilitation programmes.
- Support patients in improving mobility, strength, balance, and functional independence.
- Assess and manage falls risk, implementing evidence-based prevention strategies.
- Contribute to multidisciplinary discharge planning to facilitate safe transitions home.
- Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team (MDT).
- Liaise effectively with acute hospitals, community services, patients, families, and carers to ensure continuity of care.
- CORU registration is essential.
- Senior Physiotherapist grade experience is essential.
- Demonstrated experience in rehabilitation, care of the older person, community care, or related services.
- Excellent clinical reasoning, communication, and teamwork skills.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a dedicated rehabilitation service delivering high-quality care to older adults and supporting positive patient outcomes across community and rehabilitation settings.