Relief Inpatient Physiotherapist - UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic, Dublin

Relief Inpatient Physiotherapist - UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic, Dublin

Location: Sports Surgery Clinic

Job type: Casual/Bank

Overview of role

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic's Inpatient Orthopaedic Physiotherapy Service. The candidate will report to the Lead Inpatient and Post Operative Physiotherapist.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Deliver a high quality clinical service of inpatient and post operative outpatient physiotherapy as part of the IPOP team.
• Personally deliver ward based inpatient physiotherapy and pre operative and post operative outpatient physiotherapy.
• Work a shift pattern as directed by the Lead IPOP Physiotherapist across a seven day service.
• Be competent with the fitting of boots, braces, etc. as the service demands.
• Ensure appropriate record keeping and electronic patient record maintenance as per JCI standards outlined.
• Follow all health and safety guidelines with colleagues and patients.
• Ensure patient dignity at all times.
• Work to standards laid out in ongoing protocols and evidence based management.
• Aid the IPOP team and Lead IPOP Physiotherapist in the development of the IPOP Service.
• Contribute to CPD within the IPOP team.
• Attend and contribute to weekly CPD meetings within the sports medicine department as shifts allow.
• Complete stream oriented and department based tasks as directed by the IPOP Lead.
• Work to retain patients post operatively to complete the rehabilitation process.

Qualifications & Experience

• BSc (Hons) Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy.
• Membership with CORU.

Equal Opportunity Statement

UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Benefits

• Fully paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents.
• Competitive pension plan.
• Enhanced annual leave up to a maximum of 27 days.
• Flexible working opportunities to support you in working around external family commitments.
• Opportunities for each employee to reach their career goals through continued learning and/or advancement.

This job description is intended to be an outline of the areas of responsibility. As UPMC and the post holder develop, this job description may be subject to review in light of the changing needs of the business.