Clinical Specialist In Paediatric Physiotherapist Neurosciences

Purpose of the Role

Professional Duties and Responsibilities:

• To Develop Active Clinical Prioritisation / Triage processes in conjunction with the Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon within Spina Bifida.
• Oversee & provide guidance for the effective management of physiotherapy Neurosciences waiting lists in line with agreed targets.
• Be responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, formulation of problem lists and treatment plans and discharge planning for each patient in a way that demonstrates advanced clinical reasoning and knowledge with due regard for Physiotherapy professional standards, as outlined by CORU & the ISCP
• Demonstrate evidence-based practice through the process of clinical reasoning and decision making and applying it to complex cases
• Maintain clinical expertise an up-to-date knowledge of research findings and new practices within the area of specialism through regular continuing professional development and applying this knowledge to improve practice and progress service development.
• Development, management and evaluation (quarterly) of the Neurosciences service provided in accordance with professional standards and in consultation and by agreement with the manager or his/her deputy
• Represent the Neurosciences team within the Physiotherapy Department
• Participate in the wider Neurosciences Service, including development of care pathways for specific pathologies and particular groups of patients
• Lead and collaborate in the strategic plannihe post holder will be expected to live CHI values and be child-centered, compassionate, progressive and will act with respect, excellence and integrity.
• Shared overarching responsibility for and leadership of the Neurosciences Physiotherapy team incorporating but not limited to Spina Bifida, Neurosurgery, Neurology, Neurodisability, Neonatology, Metabolics and General Paediatrics, which includes all aspects of the patient journey from initial diagnosis / post-operative management, through the acute rehabilitation phase to discharge, regardless of length of stay.
• Lead and guide the Neurosciences physiotherapy team in collaboration with other Clinical Specialists through all aspects of that service, delegating and allocating priority caseloads where appropriate.

Essential Criteria:

• Hold a Physiotherapy qualification recognised by the Physiotherapists Registration Board at CORU – candidates must state CORU registration number on application.

and

• All candidates must have five years full time (or equivalent) years’ post-qualification clinical experience of which three years are in the area of Paediatric Neurosciences.
• Strong clinical background in Paediatric Neurodisability
• All candidates must demonstrate evidence of recent formal continuing professional development relevant to this role eg: post-graduate qualifications or relevant courses.

How to Apply & Informal Enquiries

Applications for this post must be accompanied by a cover letter, setting out relevant experience that illustrates how the essential criteria listed above is met.

The criterion for short listing is based on the requirements of the post, as outlined in the eligibility criteria.

* Please note that you must submit a cover letter with your CV, this forms part of your application and CV’s will not be accepted without a detailed cover letter.

The closing date for submissions of CV’s and cover letter is Monday, 16th June by 23:45 pm. Application must be completed through the advertised post on CHI.jobs by clicking ‘Apply for Job’.

Applications will not be accepted through direct email or any other method.

For informal enquiries for this specialty/department, please contact Cliona Blake or Ruth Creighton, Physiotherapy Managers, at ruth.creighton@childrenshealthireland.ie or Cliona.blake@childrenshealthireland.ie

For other queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition Team recruitment@childrenshealthireland.ie

PLEASE NOTE:

CHI has transitioned to a process of a one commencement day per month for all new employees, CHI internal transfers and Secondments. This update to our Onboarding process is aligned to changes in our monthly/fortnightly payroll and with the launch of our new corporate induction program. This process enhancement ensures that we can thoroughly prepare for your arrival and facilitate a smooth transition in your onboarding journey.

So that the Onboarding team can confirm your start date, you will need to ensure that your mandatory training is completed at least 7 days prior to your commencement date.

It is important for you to note that if you do not have your pre-employments and mandatory training completed in time, your commencement date will be deferred to the next available date.

Below, you’ll find the list of commencement dates for 2025.

• July 14th (internal only)
• August 11th
• September 1st
• September 15th
• October 13th
• November 10th
• December 15th