Senior Specialist MSK

Senior Specialist MSK & Rehabilitation Physiotherapist - UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic, Dublin

Location: SSC Sports Medicine
Job type: Permanent

Overview of role

The Specialist Triage MSK and Rehabilitation Physiotherapist position offers a unique opportunity to provide clinical leadership and expertise within an interdisciplinary team of specialists. It incorporates both triage clinics in conjunction with Exercise and Sports Medicine Consultants and rehabilitation of MSK and post‑operative conditions. The role involves assessing and treating injuries, designing and implementing rehabilitation pathways and collaborating with the team to enhance the management of upper limb injuries.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

- Physician triage: Work with the Sports & Exercise Medicine (SEM) Consultants in their clinics in a triage role.

- Rehabilitation: Maintain an agreed caseload of MSK patients for guidance and expertise through tailored rehabilitation programmes.
Conduct advanced assessments using investigative and clinical reasoning skills to develop individualized treatment plans.
Evaluate and implement clinical outcome measures to monitor effectiveness of rehabilitation pathways.
Maintain an agreed caseload of MSK patients for management via the physician‑led clinics.
Ensure high standards of patient care by implementing evidence‑based patient management.
Maintain continuous development of clinical knowledge and skill appropriate to the demands of the role.

- Leadership: Continuously evaluate and improve the effectiveness of the service through service evaluations and clinical audits in collaboration with the relevant stakeholders.
Staff development.
Support and facilitate continuous professional development for team members.
Maintain high clinical standards and support staff through comprehensive in‑service training, one‑to‑one coaching, clinical supervision, and practical sessions.

- Research and Development: Research opportunities to undertake and support research projects to enhance the evidence base and enhance patient care.
Stakeholder relationships.
Refer patients to appropriate orthopaedic/neuro consultants and other tertiary services.
Establish collaborative links with internal and external referrers.

- Communication: Use advanced communication skills to effectively interact with patients and referrers.
Ensure confidentiality in all communications with patient data.
Facilitate clear communication within the multi‑professional team to coordinate patient care effectively.
Ensure appropriate record keeping and maintenance of good practice in data recording.

- Teamwork: Suggest and promote creative ideas and approaches to improve individual and team performance.
Be open to every opportunity to help develop a team member’s skill set.

- Professional behaviour: Maintain a clean, safe environment in adherence to UPMC SSC’s standards.
Safeguard the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
Manage and maintain hospital records effectively to meet legal and regulatory requirements.
Support the investigation of clinical complaints and incidents, ensuring continuous improvement in service delivery.
Adhere to health and safety policies, report any accidents or incidents, and use protective equipment as required.
Participate in governance activities to ensure high standards of care.

Qualifications & Experience

- Bachelor of Physiotherapy

- DESIRABLE: MSc Physiotherapy

- Demonstration of CPD relevant to your field.

- Demonstrated ability to work within a multi‑disciplinary team.

- Demonstrate clinical reasoning skills to assess problems, develop sound conclusions and recommend an appropriate course of action.

- Excellent communication skills.

- Good injury prevention and treatment knowledge with a strong understanding of strength and conditioning principles.

- Candidate must be a member of CORU.

- ISCP membership preferable.

Equal Opportunity Statement and Benefits

UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

At UPMC we provide a total rewards programme that is not only market competitive, but fair and provides growth opportunities for all our colleagues.

Compensation – Competitive pay for the work employees do – base pay, performance‑related pay and premium pay where applicable.
Benefits – Fully paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents. Competitive Pension Plan.
Performance and Recognition – Rewards for performance that supports the goals and mission of UPMC through our annual ACES programme.
Work‑Life Balance – Flexible working opportunities to support you to work around external family commitments.
Development and Career Opportunities – Opportunities for each employee to reach their career goals through continued learning and/or advancement.

About UPMC

UPMC is a renowned multinational academic medical centre committed to delivering people‑focused care that’s close to home. Headquartered in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh, Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC shapes the future of health through clinical and technological innovation, research and education. UPMC expands its expertise globally, bringing world‑class care across continents through its UPMC International division – an owned and operated network of hospitals and ambulatory care centres in Italy, Ireland and Croatia. UPMC International brings new access to the signature specialty services of UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre, UPMC Sports Medicine and others to more people in more places around the world.
In Ireland UPMC has provided high‑quality healthcare in the South East since 2006. UPMC’s operations in Ireland now include UPMC Whitfield Hospital in Waterford, UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic in Dublin, UPMC Kildare Hospital in Clane, and UPMC Aut Even Hospital in Kilkenny. Outpatient care is available at the UPMC Carlow Outreach Centre, UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre radiotherapy locations in Waterford and Cork, UPMC The 4th Practice in Mallow, and across UPMC Sports Medicine Clinics in Dublin, Waterford, Limerick, Tipperary, Cork and Mayo. UPMC has also established a nationwide Concussion Network. UPMC's Global Technology Operation Centre is based in Kilkenny.

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