NAAS-- - Senior Physiotherapist Neurology

Senior Physiotherapist Neurology

Naas General Hospital

There is currently one whole time permanent position available located in Physiotherapy Department, Naas General Hospital, Naas, Co Kildare.

The post will provide physiotherapy services for stroke and traumatic brain injury (TBI), patients in the acute wards in NGH (and neurology OPD as service demands require). The successful staff member will work in collaboration with other staff within the neurology service, which would allow for staff rotation across in patient services and OPD services

A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign in Naas General Hospital from which current and future, permanent and specificed purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled.

Purpose of the Post:

In conjunction with other team members the senior physiotherapist will lead, coordinate and deliver a high quality physiotherapy service for stroke and TBI patients in the acute wards in NGH and OPD (as service demands require) in accordance with the mission, values and strategic plan of the Organisation.

Provide specialist assessment, diagnosis, treatment and discharge from the service with appropriate self-management and signposting.

Eligibility Criteria Qualifications and/ or Experience

Each candidate must at the latest date of application:

1. Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc.

(i) Be registered, or be eligible for registration, on the Physiotherapists Register maintained by the Physiotherapists Registration Board at CORU. https://www.coru.ie/

AND

(ii) Have 3 years full time (or an aggregrate of 3 years full time) post qualification clinical experience.

AND

(iii) Have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and professional ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office.

AND

(iv) Provide proof of Statutory Registration on the Physiotherapists Register maintained by the Physiotherapists Registration Board at CORU before a contract of employment can be issued.

1. Annual Registration

(i) On appointment practitioners must maintain annual registration on the Physiotherapists Register maintained by the Physiotherapists Registration Board at CORU.

AND

(ii) Practitioners must confirm annual registration with CORU to the HSE by way of the annual Patient Safety Assurance Certificate (PSAC).

Post Specific:

Assessment and treatment of stroke and TBI clients

Assessment and treatment of vestibular clients

Demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development relevant to the area of stroke/TBI

Informal Enquiries:

Emma McGrane

Physiotherapy Manager

Naas General Hospital

045849507

Emma.mcgrane@hse.ie

HR Contact Person:

Chloe.wade@hse.ie

Chloe.wade@hse.ie

Tel: 0873563560