Senior Physiotherapist

Cpl; Galway; Presencial; EUR 26.000 - 52.000; Tempo parcial

Resumo da vaga

CPL is seeking an experienced Senior Physiotherapist to provide cover at St. Brendan's Community Nursing Unit, Loughrea, Co. Galway. CORU registration is essential and the role requires Senior Physiotherapist grade experience.

The post is based in a short-stay rehabilitation unit for older adults and involves multidisciplinary team working, falls prevention, and facilitating safe discharge back to home. 20–25 hours per week.

Qualificações

• CORU registration is essential.
• Senior Physiotherapist grade experience is essential.
• Experience in rehabilitation, care of the older person, community care or related services.
• Excellent clinical reasoning, communication and teamwork skills.

Responsabilidades

• Carry out comprehensive physiotherapy assessments and develop person-centred rehabilitation programmes.
• Support patients in improving mobility, strength, balance, and functional independence.
• Assess and manage falls risk, implementing evidence-based prevention strategies.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary discharge planning to facilitate safe transitions home.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team (MDT).
• Liaise effectively with acute hospitals, community services, patients, families, and carers to ensure continuity of care.

Conhecimentos

CORU registration

Senior Physiotherapist grade

Rehabilitation experience

MDT collaboration

Descrição da vaga

Senior Physiotherapist (CORU Registered) - Rehabilitation Services

Location: St. Brendan's Community Nursing Unit, Loughrea, Co. Galway

Hours: Approx. 20-25 hours per week (cover position)

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Physiotherapist to provide cover within St. Brendan's Community Nursing Unit, Loughrea, Co. Galway .

This role is based within a short-stay rehabilitation unit supporting older adults transitioning from acute hospital settings back to their homes. The successful candidate will play a key role in maximising patient independence, supporting rehabilitation goals, and facilitating safe and effective discharges.

The post falls under Roscommon & East Galway Physiotherapy Services for Networks 7, 8 & 9 , encompassing a broad range of services including:

• Primary Care Services
• Community Nursing Unit (CNU) Services
• Community Intervention Team (CIT)
• Chronic Disease Services
• Children's Disability Network Team (CDNT)
• Urology Physiotherapy Services
• ICPOP Services (Networks 8 & 9)

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out comprehensive physiotherapy assessments and develop person-centred rehabilitation programmes.
• Support patients in improving mobility, strength, balance, and functional independence.
• Assess and manage falls risk, implementing evidence-based prevention strategies.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary discharge planning to facilitate safe transitions home.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team (MDT).
• Liaise effectively with acute hospitals, community services, patients, families, and carers to ensure continuity of care.

Essential Requirements

• CORU registration is essential.
• Senior Physiotherapist grade experience is essential.
• Demonstrated experience in rehabilitation, care of the older person, community care, or related services.
• Excellent clinical reasoning, communication, and teamwork skills.

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a dedicated rehabilitation service delivering high-quality care to older adults and supporting positive patient outcomes across community and rehabilitation settings.