Physiotherapist: Basic Grade

St. Joseph's Foundation; Mallow; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph's Foundation is seeking a Physiotherapist - Basic Grade for the North East Cork Children's Disability Network Team in Mallow.

This permanent role requires CORU registration, Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists membership eligibility, and a driving licence. You will join an interdisciplinary team providing paediatric physiotherapy to children with complex needs across clinics, schools and community settings.

Qualifications

• Hold a qualification in Physiotherapy acceptable to ISCP and validated by the Department of Health.
• Eligible for membership of the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists.
• Valid CORU Registration or pending registration.

Responsibilities

• Provide a paediatric physiotherapy service to children aged 0-18 years and their families.
• Work across clinic, schools, preschools, homes and community settings.
• Develop and review individual physiotherapy programmes and IFSPs.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team and support families with implementation.

Skills

Experience with children and families

Paediatric placement experience

Education

Physiotherapist qualification validated by Dept of Health

Eligible for membership of Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists

CORU Registration

Job description

St. Joseph's Foundation is a voluntary organisation providing comprehensive services for people with intellectual disabilities. Founded in 1968 the Foundation has grown through continuously responding to the needs of people with intellectual disabilities and their families. The Foundation provides services to children and adults, through day services, residential, respite care, and home support in the North Cork and South West Limerick region. We have day and residential services in various locations in the North Cork and South Limerick area; such as Charleville, Dromina, Newtownshandrum, Buttevant, Newmarket, Mitchelstown and Mallow, in Limerick; Ballylanders, Ballyagran, Bruree, Bruff Croom Dromcollogher, Granagh Kilmallock, and Liskennett.

St. Joseph's Foundation is a lead agency in Cork Kerry Community Healthcare for the North West Cork and the North East Cork Children's Disability Network Teams. These teams have been formed under the National Progressing Disability Services Scheme and will be based in Mallow and Fermoy.

PHYSIOTHERAPIST - BASIC GRADE (Permanent)

Closing Date October 6th

The ideal candidate must have:

• Hold a qualification in Physiotherapy acceptable to the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists and validated by the Department of Health
• Be eligible for membership of the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists.
• Valid CORU Registration or pending on registration
• Experience working with children and their families
• Experience of a paediatric placement from undergraduate training

Desirable Criteria:

• Be a member of the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists.
• At least 6 months experience in working with children with disabilities
• Experience of working in a community based setting.

Informal Enquiries To Denise O'Riordan 086-1994426 (Physiotherapy Manager)

Notes

At the time of applying for this role Qualifications must be validated with the Department of Health & Children if studies were completed outside Ireland.

Department of Health & Children Salary Scales section 39 restored pay scales 01/10/2021

A full Irish/EU Driving Licence, the use of a car and indemnification of the Foundation on your car insurance policy is a requirement of the post.

Panels of suitably qualified persons may be formed from which further vacancies may be filled.

St. Joseph's Foundation is an equal opportunities employer.

Job Description

JOB TITLE: PHYSIOTHERAPIST Basic Grade

North East Cork Children's Disability Network Team

REPORTING TO: Senior Physiotherapist/ Children's Disability Network Manager/Head of Discipline as relevant

LIAISE WITH: CDNT/ Interdisciplinary Team, Families, Staff of St. Joseph's Foundation, Staff of other statutory and voluntary organisations including schools, preschools, primary and acute care

REQUIREMENT: A full clean driving license and indemnification of St. Joseph's Foundation on your car insurance policy. CORU Registration.

CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent, 35hrs/week, 8.30-4 (Mon to Fri) starting time can be flexible

Location: Mallow Co. Cork

JOB GOAL

To work as a member of the interdisciplinary team providing services to children aged 0-18 years and families within the region. The post holder will be responsible for the provision of a physiotherapy service to include assessment and intervention and ongoing service delivery to children with a range of disabilities. The post holder will be required to work across a variety of settings including the clinic, schools, preschools and special schools, children's homes and community settings.

MAIN DUTIES

The Staff Grade Physiotherapist will work as an effective member of an interdisciplinary team in line with Progressive Disabilities Services (PDS) policies and principals to provide skilled Physiotherapy Services to meet the needs of children with complex needs and their families.

Clinical

• To work in partnership with the interdisciplinary team, the child and family using family centred practise principals
• To develop IFSPs based on the child's assessed and identified needs and the family's goals and priorities.
• To assess the child's developmental and functional motor skills using a range of appropriate assessment methods.
• To provide recommendations and develop individual Physiotherapy programmes for home, school and community to enhance a child's functional skills that are outcome based.
• To review and update recommendations and physiotherapy programmes.

Implement Physiotherapy Programme As Required.

• To support and advise families, staff and/carers to implement physiotherapy recommendations/ programmes.
• To assess a child's need for specialist equipment including orthotics and make recommendations to AIM, HSE, SJF, pre-schools and schools.
• To provide hydrotherapy services to suitable children.
• To make recommendations in relation to physical activity and support community participation
• To refer to and collaborate with Cork Kerry Community Healthcare Physical Disability Specialist Pathway
• To support, train and educate those involved in the care of the child in relation to specialist equipment, orthotics, postural management, physiotherapy programmes and interventions
• To contribute to training days/evenings provided to families and staff
• To establish and maintain professional working relationships with colleagues and other healthcare personnel.
• To maintain up-to-date records and reports and attend case conferences and children and family reviews as required.
• To adhere to the progressive disabilities services (PDS) operational policies and procedures.

Administrative Duties

• To actively participate in the continuing development of services delivery with St. Joseph's Foundation and the Children's Disability Network Team.
• To adhere to the policies and procedures of St. Joseph's Foundation.

Professional Duties

• To maintain own professional development through reading, attending and contributing to relevant in-service and external training. Maintain evidence of continued professional development.
• To promote Physiotherapy and provide a clear understanding of its role in the CDNT.
• To develop and maintain links with Physiotherapists in the (Health Service Executive, CDNTs, other statutory and voluntary organisations)
• Supervise Physiotherapy students and therapy assistants.

Health & Safety

• To be aware of St. Joseph's Foundations duties and the employee duties under the Safety, Health & Welfare at work legislation.
• To work constructively towards the protection of vulnerable persons with disabilities.
• To ensure fire and safety precautions are implemented and maintained.
• To ensure adequate knowledge of emergency action and plans.
• To report any faulty equipment/fittings.
• To ensure that all accidents/incidents are reported and documented as per St. Joseph's Foundation & the CDNT policies.

GENERAL

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities, this job description may be revised from time to time to take account of any change in requirements of the position or any other duties as may be assigned by the Chief Executive.

Confidentiality

In the course of your employment, you may have access to or hear information concerning the medical or personal affairs of service users or staff or other centres' business. Such records and information are strictly confidential. In addition, records must never be left in such a manner that unauthorised persons can obtain access to them

PAYSCALE

Physiotherapist - Basic Grade

Section 39 Restored