Position: Physiotherapist - Children Disability Network Team (CDNT) Location: Dublin / Limerick / Tipperary

Position: Physiotherapist - Children Disability Network Team (CDNT)

Reports to: Children Disability Network Manager [1] (CDNM).

Location: Dublin / Limerick / Tipperary - Ireland

Salary: €40,325 - €52,435 (DOE)

Position Overview:

Abbreviated, full job description will be provided on application.

To work as a member of the interdisciplinary team providing services to children aged 0-18 years and families within the region. The post holder will be responsible for the provision of therapy services to include assessment diagnostics and intervention and ongoing service delivery to children with a range of disabilities. The post holder will be required to work across a variety of settings including the clinic, schools, preschools and special schools, children’s homes, and community settings.

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Key Responsibilities:

·???????Examine and diagnose the client’s physical condition, drawing up and implementing treatment programmes as appropriate to the professional standards of a physiotherapist.

·???????Monitor and assess the clients progress and adjust as necessary to the treatment programs.

·???????Maintain comprehensive records of client’s assessment, interventions conducted, communications relating to clients etc.

·???????Maintain detailed records and submit reports or other statistical information relating to physiotherapy or clients as may be required.

·???????Participate in quality assurance as may be required to ensure quality service provision.

·???????Consult with other disciplines in relation to the client’s physiotherapy needs.

·???????Provide on-going support, information and assistance to employees conducting physiotherapy recommendations with clients.

·???????Consult with parents, assisting and advising them on physiotherapy programs which are to be undertaken with their children.

·???????Advise on footwear and appliances which are most suitable for clients where appropriate.

·???????Advise, seek competitive quotations, and order equipment and special appliances as may be required and approved from time to time.

·???????Strive to improve the mobility of the client and ensuring that each person has every opportunity to achieve his/her full physical potential.

·???????Work as part of the multi-disciplinary team and participate in client reviews as required.

·???????Treating the client after injury or surgery and if necessary, consulting with employees from other agencies or hospitals.

·???????Assessment and treatment of clients with respiratory needs, as appropriate.

·???????Participate in in-service training may be required.

·???????Monitoring and keeping up to date with new developments in physiotherapy.

·???????To attend supervision with the nominated Senior Professional within your profession to support monitoring of caseloads in order that service users and families receive optimum benefit from the dept.

·???????Ensure that each person with an intellectual disability is treated with the utmost respect and dignity.

·???????Be aware of and follow all Service and departmental policies and procedures.

·???????Ensure that the health and safety policy of the Service is fully complied with.

·???????Reporting any accidents and complaints immediately and provide follow up forms and information as may be required.

·???????Ensure that all equipment is checked on a regular basis and if defective reported immediately to the Head of the Department for repair.

·???????Maintain good working relationships with colleagues.

·???????Ensure that the highest standards of confidentiality are always maintained in relation to all areas of work.

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Qualifications:

??Applications are open to Therapists in Physiotherapy, both CORU registered and new graduates awaiting CORU registration up to September 2023.

??Have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and professional ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office.

??Previous experience in disability.

??Experience of working with children and families in a community-based setting.

We are open to speaking to people currently living in Ireland with the relevant requirements and would also be able to assist overseas / Expat workers looking to return to Ireland.

Please apply through the link provided or send your cv direct to [email protected] and we will come back to you as soon as possible to answer any queries or provide extra advice/information.