Senior physiotherapist in Critical Care

Mater Misericordiae University Hospital; Dublin; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Dublin is looking for a physiotherapist to manage the operational responsibilities in the intensive care unit. The role involves co-leading training programs, working closely with clinical specialists to expand services, and ensuring service delivery aligns with hospital values. The ideal candidate will possess relevant experience and strong leadership skills. Informal inquiries can be made to Emma Gorman, Physiotherapy Manager at [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in physiotherapy in intensive care and high dependency units.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to provide education and training to clinical staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the operational running of the physiotherapy service in intensive care.
• Co-lead physiotherapy clinical facilitation programmes for education and competency.
• Work closely with clinical specialists for service development.

Job description

Overview

The job purpose is:

• To be responsible for the operational running of the physiotherapy service in the intensive care and high dependency units
• To work closely with the clinical specialists and other team members to further develop the service and be a clinical resource for other physiotherapy team members, as well as other team members both locally and on a national basis
• To be an influential member of the critical care service and to carry out specific responsibilities and duties within that team
• To co-lead physiotherapy clinical facilitation programme, providing competency training and education to clinical staff and highlight competency / performance / risk / quality issues to the relevant staff member, clinical specialist physiotherapist (s) and physiotherapy manager (s), where appropriate.
• To provide education and training to physiotherapy students.
• To provide physiotherapy services in accordance with the mission, values and strategic plan of the MMUH.
• To work closely with the clinical specialists and other senior critical care physiotherapists to provide leadership and oversight for the planned expansion of critical care services

Informal enquiries can be made to: Emma Gorman, Physiotherapy Manager In Charge III, [e-mail]