Staff Grade Physiotherapist – Acute

Allied Health/Nursing; Kildare; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Staff Grade Physiotherapist role is based at Naas General Hospital in Co. Kildare, with responsibilities across assessment, treatment and discharge planning within a multidisciplinary team.

CORU registration is required, with evidence-based practice and ongoing professional development emphasized. Key duties include developing individualised treatment plans, promoting safe mobilisation, and educating patients and families on rehabilitation.

Qualifications

• Must hold a CORU registered Physiotherapist qualification.
• Registered, or eligible for registration, with CORU Physiotherapists Registration Board.
• Demonstrate clinical knowledge, communication skills and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Meet eligibility requirements in the relevant HSE recruitment competition.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and develop individualised physiotherapy treatment and rehabilitation plans.
• Deliver interventions to improve mobility, strength, balance, respiratory function and functional ability.
• Monitor patient progress, evaluate outcomes and adapt interventions.
• Identify clinical risks and escalation concerns appropriately.
• Promote safe mobilisation, falls prevention and patient independence.
• Contribute to discharge planning, equipment recommendations and onward referrals.
• Educate patients and families on rehabilitation, exercise programmes and self-management.
• Maintain accurate and confidential clinical records.
• Collaborate with medical, nursing and allied health professionals for coordinated care.
• Participate in clinical audit, quality improvement, supervision and CPD.
• Comply with HSE policies, infection prevention and data protection requirements.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Patient-centred care

Discharge planning

Education

Physiotherapy qualification

CORU registration

Job description

Staff Grade Physiotherapist

The Physiotherapist will provide evidence-based assessment, treatment and rehabilitation to patients at in Kildare. The post holder will work within a multidisciplinary team to improve patients’ mobility, functional independence and quality of life, while supporting recovery and safe discharge planning.

Responsibilities of Staff Grade Physiotherapist

• Assess patients and develop individualised physiotherapy treatment and rehabilitation plans.

• Deliver appropriate interventions to improve mobility, strength, balance, respiratory function and functional ability, as relevant to the clinical area.

• Monitor patient progress, evaluate treatment outcomes and adapt interventions as required.

• Identify clinical risks and escalation concerns appropriately.

• Promote safe mobilisation, falls prevention and patient independence.

• Contribute to discharge planning, equipment recommendations and onward referrals.

• Educate patients and families on rehabilitation, exercise programmes and self-management.

• Maintain accurate and confidential clinical records.

• Collaborate with medical, nursing and allied health professionals to ensure coordinated patient care.

• Participate in clinical audit, quality improvement, supervision and continuing professional development.

• Comply with HSE policies, professional standards, infection prevention and control, health and safety and data protection requirements.

Requirements of Staff Grade Physiotherapist

• Hold a recognised qualification in Physiotherapy that meets CORU registration requirements.

• Be registered, or eligible for registration as required, with the CORU Physiotherapists Registration Board.

• Demonstrate appropriate clinical knowledge, communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

• Meet the eligibility requirements specified in the relevant HSE recruitment competition.

4. Desirable Experience

• Experience in an acute hospital or healthcare setting.

• Experience in patient assessment, rehabilitation and discharge planning.

• Knowledge of evidence-based practice and multidisciplinary working.

• Commitment to ongoing professional development and service improvement.

The Physiotherapist will provide evidence-based assessment, treatment and rehabilitation to patients at Naas General Hospital. The post holder will work within a multidisciplinary team to improve patients’ mobility, functional independence and quality of life, while supporting recovery and safe discharge planning.

2. Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Assess patients and develop individualised physiotherapy treatment and rehabilitation plans.

• Deliver appropriate interventions to improve mobility, strength, balance, respiratory function and functional ability, as relevant to the clinical area.

• Monitor patient progress, evaluate treatment outcomes and adapt interventions as required.

• Identify clinical risks and escalation concerns appropriately.

• Promote safe mobilisation, falls prevention and patient independence.

• Contribute to discharge planning, equipment recommendations and onward referrals.

• Educate patients and families on rehabilitation, exercise programmes and self-management.

• Maintain accurate and confidential clinical records.

• Collaborate with medical, nursing and allied health professionals to ensure coordinated patient care.

• Participate in clinical audit, quality improvement, supervision and continuing professional development.

• Comply with HSE policies, professional standards, infection prevention and control, health and safety and data protection requirements.

3. Essential Qualifications

• Hold a recognised qualification in Physiotherapy that meets CORU registration requirements.

• Be registered, or eligible for registration as required, with the CORU Physiotherapists Registration Board.

• Demonstrate appropriate clinical knowledge, communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

• Meet the eligibility requirements specified in the relevant HSE recruitment competition.

4. Desirable Experience

• Experience in an acute hospital or healthcare setting.

• Experience in patient assessment, rehabilitation and discharge planning.

• Knowledge of evidence-based practice and multidisciplinary working.

• Commitment to ongoing professional development and service improvement.

5. Key Competencies

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Effective teamwork and caseload management.

• A patient-centred approach that respects dignity, confidentiality and individual needs.

• Commitment to patient safety, professional accountability and continuous improvement.