Pelvic Health Physiotherapist

Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists; Dun; Sur place; EUR 70 000 - 83 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A healthcare organization is seeking a Pelvic Health Physiotherapist to work at St Michael's Hospital in Dun Laoghaire. The role involves developing and delivering specialized clinical services for patients with pelvic floor disorders. Candidates should have at least 4 years' experience in pelvic health, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work within a multidisciplinary team. This position offers a salary between €70,698 and €82,040, with various benefits, including a defined benefit pension scheme and access to learning opportunities.

Prestations

Defined benefit pension scheme

Access to learning and development opportunities

Subsidised staff restaurant

Excellent access to public transport

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years experience in pelvic health including urogynaecological and colorectal.
• Evidence of relevant postgraduate courses.
• Ability to demonstrate highly specialist assessment and management skills.

Responsabilités

• Develop and implement evidence-based clinical standards.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual care.
• Provide clinical supervision to other physiotherapy staff.

Connaissances

Pelvic health expertise

Excellent communication skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Clinical assessment skills

Formation

Undergraduate BSc Physiotherapy Honour’s Degree

Description du poste

Pelvic Health Physiotherapist (Location: St Michael's Hospital, Dun Laoghaire)

Job Type: Contract Description

Role Summary

The individual appointed to this post will work with the relevant urogynaecology and colorectal consultants and other multidisciplinary team members to provide timely assessment, management and treatment of patients with complex pelvic floor disorders. This will involve being a core member of the pelvic floor centre team to assist in developing an efficient and effective pelvic health service.

Eligibility Criteria / Qualifications and Experience

• CORU registration – registration number must be stated on CV.
• or
• CORU Section 91 applicants – application number must be stated on CV.
• clinical and administrative capacity to fulfil the functions of the role
• minimum of five years’ satisfactory post‑qualification clinical experience
• eligible for membership of ISCP

Health, Character and Age

A candidate for or any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such that a reasonable prospect of able to render regular and efficient service can be reasonably expected.

Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character.

Age restrictions shall only apply to a candidate who is not classified as a new entrant (within the meaning of the Public Service Superannuation Act, 2004). A candidate who is not classified as a new entrant must be under 65 years of age.

Essential Qualifications / Experience

• Minimum of 4 years experience of working in pelvic health, including both urogynaecological and colorectal experience.
• Experience in the care of patients with complex pelvic floor presentations.
• Evidence of postgraduate courses relevant to the clinical speciality.
• In‑depth knowledge of pelvic health related conditions.
• Active participation in teaching/in‑service programmes.
• Ability to demonstrate highly specialist assessment, treatment and management skills within the clinical speciality of pelvic health.
• Evidence of excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to facilitate and participate in multidisciplinary team working.
• Balance management of commitments.
• Evidence of knowledge of current research and trends in speciality.
• Knowledge of HSE developments locally and nationally.
• Experience in auditing and developing a service.
• Experience in implementing evidence‑based practice.
• Work independently of peer support or supervision and be self‑motivated.

Desirable

• Presentation on external courses.
• Involvement in planning and development of service.
• Involvement in bringing about change in a service.
• Participation in research.

Outline Of Duties And Responsibilities

Professional / Clinical Responsibilities

• Develop the physiotherapy service within the pelvic floor centre to provide an expert clinical service to all clients referred from the consultants and clinical nurse specialists.
• Carry a clinical caseload in the pelvic health service.
• Develop, implement and maintain evidence‑based clinical standards within the pelvic health services.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate the care of each individual.
• Be responsible for goal setting in partnership with client.
• Work alongside and complement the dynamics of the current pelvic floor centre team.
• Undertake internal and external training where required and be prepared to utilise these skills in the supervision and teaching of others.
• Provide clinical supervision to other physiotherapy staff within the clinical domain.
• Be involved in professional networks and clinical interest groups.
• Communicate with the patients, GP consultants and other team members as required.
• Liaise with colleagues in other hospitals and PCCC to facilitate the integration of care between primary, secondary and tertiary care, if appropriate.
• Liaise with staff and Physiotherapy manager to ensure effective communication and reporting takes place at all times to ensure an integrated quality service, taking the lead role as required.
• Maintain adequate records and reports of all treatments given, providing statistics as required.
• Undertake activity and quality review exercises in consultation with the Physiotherapy manager.
• Read and act upon all issued staff policies.
• Ensure a safe working environment for patients and staff at all times. Adhere to hospital policy on the reporting procedure in the event of an accident/incident involving staff or patient.
• Be responsible for the safe and competent use of all therapy equipment and ensure all relevant staff attain competency prior to use.
• Provide a service in varied locations in line with local policy / guidelines and within appropriate time allocation.
• Participate as appropriate in MDT meetings, case conferences, etc.
• Develop and promote professional standards of practice for physiotherapy.
• Work within own scope of professional competence in line with principles of best practice, professional conduct and clinical governance.
• Seek advice of relevant personnel when appropriate / as required.
• Operate within the scope of practice of the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists.
• Education & Training (details below).
• Maintain own competency through CPD activities and maintain a portfolio reflecting personal development in accordance with CORU standards.
• Be an active member of the in‑service training programme by attendance and delivery of presentations and training sessions at staff meetings, tutorials, in‑house training sessions and by attending external courses and practising reflective practice.
• Ensure that own practice meets the required professional standards of physiotherapy practice, and engage in personal development planning and performance review.
• Identify training needs within the pelvic floor centre team.
• Be responsible for the induction and clinical supervision of staff in the designated area(s).
• Manage, participate and play a key role in the practice education of student therapists, taking part in teaching/training/supervision/evaluation of staff/students and attending practice educator courses as relevant to role and needs.
• Develop and manage educational programmes for patients and carers in relation to the specialist area of practice, promoting self‑management and empowering the patient to manage their condition and seek appropriate and timely help and advice.
• Develop literature to support patient information and education.
• Remain up to date with all mandatory training and implement knowledge gained in daily practice.
• Remain up to date with advances in technology such as electronic records.
• Audit and research: regularly audit clinical practice and initiate collaborative change that will improve standards of care and health outcomes to patients; evaluate research findings and lead evidence‑based practice through projects, audits or outcome measures; make recommendations for change based on the results of data collection; lead or delegate collaborative research projects within the clinical setting that improves the quality of care and health outcomes, either at a local or national level; actively participate and contribute to clinical governance activities within both general and pelvic health medicine; disseminate research findings and knowledge by presenting at national and international conferences or via publications.
• Communication: attend and contribute to regular multidisciplinary team meetings and patient case conferences; liaise with other nurse specialists, hospital physicians, GP's and PCCC to enhance effective patient care and further developments within the pelvic health service; develop links with other physiotherapists within the IEHG, CPWHC and other networking groups; write reports reflecting specialised knowledge, ensuring copies are sent to involved professionals in line with hospital guidelines on consent and confidentiality; communicate complex, clinical condition related information effectively to patients and the multidisciplinary team to progress treatment programmes; maintain patient confidentiality at all times and comply with data protection legislation.
• General: participate in the development of a strategic plan for the Pelvic Health Service, focusing on patient centered evidence‑based programmes of care; engage in continuous quality improvement programmes and produce regular written reviews; develop and implement strategies for delivering effective care within a changing environment; develop and implement health promotion and preventative strategies to achieve service targets; develop and implement the multi‑professional documentation systems, standards and evidence‑based clinical protocols in collaboration with other professional groups; engage in projects to raise the profile of the specialist service and team members.
• Administrative responsibilities: contribute to the service planning process; take a lead role in service development encompassing policy development and implementation; review and evaluate the Pelvic Health service regularly, identifying changing needs and opportunities to improve services; collect and evaluate data about the service area as identified in service plans and demonstrate the achievement of the objectives of the service; oversee the upkeep of accurate records in line with best practice; collate and maintain accurate statistics and render reports as required; participate in department / team at meetings and conferences as appropriate; inform the Physiotherapy Manager of staff issues (needs, interests, views) as appropriate; promote a culture that values diversity and respect in the workplace; participate in the control and ordering of Physiotherapy stock and equipment in conjunction with the Physiotherapy Manager; keep up to date with organisational developments within the Irish Health Service; engage in IT developments as they apply to clients and service administration; perform such other duties appropriate to the role as may be assigned by the Physiotherapy Manager.

Conditions Of Employment

• Annual Leave Entitlement: 30 days per annum pro‑rata. Annual leave is calculated January to December of each year.
• Sick Leave Regulations: Please refer to contract of employment.
• Probationary Period: The appointee shall hold office for a probationary period of six months.
• The terms of the Hospitals Superannuation Scheme (VHSS & SPSPS) will apply to this position.
• A minimum of 1 month’s notice of termination of employment is required.
• Notice of termination of employment must be received in writing.
• Uniform Policy must be adhered to at all times.
• Mandatory training must be adhered to and recertified before expiry timeframes occur (e.g. Manual Handling, Basic Life Support, Intravenous Assessment, Hand Hygiene Education, Waste Management and Mission Effectiveness Programme).
• All accidents within the department must be reported immediately.
• In line with the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act (1989 & 2005), smoking within the Hospital building is not permitted.
• All Staff are advised to avail of Hepatitis B Vaccination with Occupational Health.

Benefits Of Working At St Michael's Hospital

• Defined benefit pension scheme.
• Access to learning and development opportunities.
• Library facilities.
• Subsidised staff restaurant.
• Subsidised pharmacy.
• Access to subsidised gym facilities.
• Access to health services credit union.
• Group discount for health insurance.
• Excellent access to public transport including dart and bus routes.
• Tax saver commuter ticket scheme.
• Bike to work scheme.

Career Level: Clinical Specialist

Education Level: Undergraduate BSc Physiotherapy Honour’s Degree

Salary: 70,698 - 82,040

Apply Before: 27 Jan 2026

Location: St Michael's Hospital, Dun Laoghaire, County Dublin, Ireland

Contact Name: Kari Christiansen

Contact Email: [e-mail]

Contact Phone: [phone]