Senior Paediatric Physiotherapist CRC National Specialist Service

Senior Paediatric Physiotherapist CRC National Specialist Service

Permanent positions 1 part-time role, 17.5 hours per week

Unique opportunity to be part of a National Specialist Service dedicated to enhancing the lives of children with physical disability in Ireland. www.crc.ie

Role:

· Senior Physiotherapist delivering quality, evidenced-based services in the area of motor management for children (0-18 years) with physical disability

· This will include assessment, targeted intervention, pre/post operative rehabilitation as well as education and training of other professionals in the area of physical disability.

Benefits:

· Be part of a large but close-knit multi-disciplinary team including HSCPs, Paediaticians, and Orthopaedic Surgeons

· Opportunity to provide specialist family centered, expert support to children, families, and their community-based Primary care or Childrens Disability teams

· Purpose-built center in Dublin with onsite and virtual consultations, and travel to deliver outreach services nationally

· Dedicated, protected time for research and CPD

· Access to state-of-the-art therapeutic equipment, assessment tools and hydrotherapy pool

The successful candidate must have the following essential requirements:

- A recognised Physiotherapy qualification and current registration with CORU

- Three years relevant post qualification experience, the majority working with children and/or adults with physical disability

- Excellent communication, initiative, and time management skills

- Flexibility and strong teamwork skills

- Relevant CPD for a specialist role in disability

Desirable requirements

- Experience delivering education

- Conducting or assisting with research in the area of disability

- Advanced CPD and/ or postgraduate education in relevant areas of physical disability

- Experience in coordinating and leading specialist clinics, working at a consultative level

- Experience in managing databases and conducting audits

It must be clearly demonstrated in your CV and supporting statement how you meet the required skills, competencies, and knowledge for the post. Informal enquiries to Aoife Quinn, CRC Physiotherapy Manager, phone (003531 8542228) aquinn@crc.ie

Please apply through Rezoomo. Please quote job reference CRC144/23. Applications must be received on or before 8th May 2024. Department of Health Salary applies Senior Physiotherapist Grade code 3158.

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This role is subject to HSE Approval

We reserve the right to close this competition early if we receive a very high volume of applications.