Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist – Pectus Service

Job Title: Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist – Pectus Service

Location: Sandyford, Dublin

Job Type: Part Time

Date: August 2025

We will provide exceptional patient care in an environment where quality, respect, caring and compassion are at the centre of all we do.

1. PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Co-ordinate and deliver an effective and efficient Pectus Physiotherapy Service, based on assessment of needs.
2. Develop and administer the highest quality of service by identifying and implementing operational procedures in line with best practice standards.
3. Keep abreast with new developments, skills and technology to ensure continuing competence in the job.
4. Enhance his/her skills in order to initiate and respond to changes in the work environment as additional roles may be demanded e.g. data analysis, clinical audit, continued professional development and research.

2. MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

1. To participate in the management of the Physiotherapy Service as a member of the Senior Physiotherapy Management team in co-operation with the Allied Therapy Manager.
2. To create and promote good working relationships through open communication.
3. To contribute to and participate in the staff induction, staff appraisal and in-service training programmes.
4. To actively participate in and promote continuing education and research activities consistent with the position.
5. To maintain appropriate records and statistics sufficient for organisational and legal purposes to include work related injuries/incidents.
6. To regularly review and update Pectus Service Policies and Standard Operating Procedure documents.
7. To assist the Allied Therapy Manager in achieving Quality and Accreditation requirements for Physiotherapy.
8. To provide in intra disciplinary education to promote physiotherapy service in Beacon Hospital.
9. To provide flexible assistance to the Allied Therapy Manager in delivering clinical care and in operational roles such as Policy and Procedure Document updates, Beacon Hospital committee participation where required.

3. STAFF MANAGEMENT

1. To lead by example a professional, dedicated and punctual team.
2. To encourage professional development of team members through promotion of self-learning, formal courses and in-service training.

NOTE 1: The hours of work are at the discretion of the Physiotherapy Manager and in line with service needs.

Qualifications

Candidates must hold a degree in Physiotherapy, be registered with CORU and membership of the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists is desirable.

Experience (Amount and Type)

Candidates must hold at least 5 years post graduate experience in the area of Orthopaedic or Musculoskeletal physiotherapy.

A suitable postgraduate qualification in Orthopaedics, Musculoskeletal practice is desirable.

Job Specific Competencies and Knowledge

In addition to the responsibilities and core competencies of a senior physiotherapist:

The candidate must have/display the following attributes:

• Applies expert clinical knowledge and reasoning skills in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient interventions
• Carries out clinical skills in the area in keeping with current evidence-based practice
• Delivers a holistic patient focused approach and embraces the MDT perspective
• Applies evidence-based outcome measures to evaluate efficacy of treatment and quality of care
• Balances clinical demands with other responsibilities.
• Demonstrates an educational role for example as a'mentor.
• Participates in research.
• Generates new knowledge and skills in the specified area of Physiotherapy.
• Disseminates advanced ethical awareness and responsibilities in specific areas.
• Demonstrates leadership and an understanding of service planning.
• Demonstrates a critical understanding of the context in which practice occurs for example social, political and inter professional collaboration.
• Strong evidence of Continuing Professional Development - Strength and Conditioning etc. is desirable

Personal Competencies

All posts in Beacon Hospital require a high level of flexibility to ensure the delivery of an effective and efficient service. Therefore, the post holder will be required to demonstrate flexibility as and when required by their manager of hospital management.

This job description is intended to be an outline of the areas of responsibility and deliverables at the time of its writing. As the Hospital and the post holder develop, this job description may be subject to review in light of the changing needs of the Hospital.

Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists,