Senior Physiotherapist, Heart & Lung Transplant And CF Service

The job purpose is to manage, organise, and co-ordinate the physiotherapy service of the National Heart & Lung Transplant service. To work closely and collaboratively with other transplant team members to further develop the service. To provide physiotherapy leadership within the multi-disciplinary team and within the Physiotherapy Department. To work in an advisory capacity and as a central resource to therapy, medical directorates, regional or national agencies, as required. To be an integral members of the transplant team and to establish close collaborative working relationships with key stakeholders. To undertake and facilitate relevant research in the clinical area, in line with hospital policies and to present and publish research outcomes. To provide service in accordance with the mission, values and strategic plan of the MMUH. To map future physiotherapy service developments for patients in the transplant service. Implementation of the Cystic Fibrosis and Lung Transplantation in Adults Model of Care, from consideration for lung transplantation through to post transplantation care.

Informal enquiries can be made to Jennifer Stafford, Physiotherapy Operations Manager, jstafford@mater.ie