Senior Physiotherapist: Rheumatology Outpatients

Senior Physiotherapist: Rheumatology Outpatients35 hours per week/ 1 year Maternity Leave contract Blackrock Clinic is a leading and long established private hospital and clinic in Ireland. Since it opened in the mid-1980s, the clinic has consistently built an unparalleled reputation in new high-tech surgical procedures, medical treatments, and ground-breaking diagnostics.  Blackrock Clinic is now part of Blackrock Health private hospital group along with the Hermitage Clinic, Galway Clinic, and Limerick Clinic, some of the most advanced hospitals in Irish private healthcare. Blackrock Clinic has been recognised for over ten years by the Joint Commission International (JCI) which accredits only hospitals that raise safety and quality of care standards to the highest levels. We were one of the first hospitals in Ireland to attain this international recognition. Blackrock Clinic is a progressive and pioneering hospital in which care for the patient is central to everything we do. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESWhilst working in this role you will be required to communicate effectively and with insight to senior and junior team members, along with Consultants and other MDT members. Duties will include:·     Assessing and provision of appropriate management of out-patient physiotherapy referrals·     Developing and administering high quality of service, identifying and implementing operational procedures in line with best practice standards·     Keeping abreast of new developments, skills and technology ·     Enhancing skills in order to initiate and respond to changes in the work environment·     Teaching and supervising staff/students as required and educating other health professionals·     Advise on the needs of the area and contribute to forward planning and development of the physiotherapy service.·     Participate in the Rota (a) Cardiac or and (b) Orthopaedic  QUALIFICATIONSTo be considered for this role you need: ·     A qualification recognised by the Registration Board at CORU·     Membership of the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists (MISCP)·     CPD including evidence of reflective practice, In-service training, courses attended and Clinical Governance gained·     Post graduate courses relevant to a clinical specialty The above are all part of what makes up the full job description which can be requested. The position works a standard hours of 35 hours per week. Working at Blackrock Clinic we offer many benefits, including:·     Pension – Defined Contribution pension scheme·     Car Parking – on site available to all staff at very reasonable rates·     Educational assistance - supporting employees in development·     Flexibility – we are flexible and like to promote a good work life balance·     Uniforms – provision of uniforms to all staff who require them·     A discounted pharmacy, medical tests, travel tickets and restaurant·     Bike to work scheme – we participate in the Bike to Work scheme and more