Senior Physiotherapist - Neurology HR26543

Senior Physiotherapist - Neurology HR26543

Job Location:
St Vincent's University Hospital

Grade:
Physiotherapist, Senior

Overview

Applications are invited for the position of Senior Physiotherapist in Neurologyin the PhysiotherapyDepartment of St. Vincent's University Hospital.

Informal Enquiries or Role Specific Enquiries to: Ms Martina Fitzpatrick, Physiotherapist Manager In-Charge III, Telephone or email

Ms Orla Daly, Physiotherapist Manager, Tel: (1) or email:

Closing date of applications: 14/10/2026

Key Responsibilities Professional Responsibilities

• Design, co-ordinate and deliver an effective and efficient Neurology Physiotherapy Service based on assessment of 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 e.g. data analysis, clinical audit and research.

Management Responsibilities

• To lead and co-ordinate the Neurology Physiotherapy team in co-operation with the Physiotherapist Managers.
• Participate in the management of the Physiotherapy Service as a member of the Senior Physiotherapy Management team in co-operation with the Physiotherapist Managers.
• Create and promote good working relationships through open communication.
• Contribute to and participate in the staff induction, staff appraisal and in service training programmes.
• Actively participate in and promote continuing education and research activities consistent with the position.
• Maintain appropriate records and statistics sufficient for organisational and legal purposes to include work related injuries/incidents.
• Produce a service report for the Hospital Annual Report as required.
• Maintain and update an asset register of appropriate equipment and text books in conjunction with the Asset Register of the hospital
• Regularly review and update the Physiotherapy Service Policy and Procedures Document.
• Be responsible for overseeing equipment safety tests, both electrical and non-electrical, in accordance with the Physiotherapy Department's Safety Policy.
• Ensure that all new electrical equipment has been approved by the Department of Clinical Engineering prior to use in the Physiotherapy Department.
• Assist in organising and participate in the weekends and on-call with standby rota.

Staff Management

• Lead by example a professional, dedicated and punctual team.
• Encourage professional development of team members at undergraduate, graduate and post graduate level through promotion of self-learning, formal courses and in-service training.
• Educate and supervise physiotherapy undergraduates on clinical placement.
• Ensure staff compliance with the Physiotherapy Department's policy on CPR and Moving and Handling training programmes.

Health and Safety

• Ensure that effective safety procedures are in place to comply not only with the Health, Safety and Welfare at Work Act, but also within the spirit of the Hospital's mission, vision and values.
• Be conversant with and uphold the St. Vincent's University Hospital Safety Statement, Fire Safety regulations and the Major Disaster Plan.
• Ensure that faulty equipment is immediately removed from the treatment area and restored to safe use as promptly as possible.

Information Technology

• In association with the Information Technology Department, comply with the development of a computer-integrated management system for the Physiotherapy Department.
• Collect, interpret and present data and information through audit of service activity, clinical standards and outcome measures.
• In co-operation with the Physiotherapy Manager participate in the control of expenditure and management of departmental budgets, including a planned programme for replacing capital equipment.

Our Requirements

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What We Offer

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