SENIOR PHYSIOTHERAPIST
to work with people living with Multiple Sclerosis
Galway
POSITION: Senior Physiotherapist to work with people living with
Multiple Sclerosis
LOCATION: Galway
REPORTING TO: Services Development Manager.
ROLE: To provide a quality physiotherapy service in line with
standards of physiotherapy practice and statutory registration. To
provide quality physiotherapy assessment and treatment to people with
MS.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
* To assist PwMS OPTIMIZE their full potential by providing a
structured and directed physiotherapy programme. This may also involve
INVOLVING families, formal and informal carers, and physiotherapy
assistants.
* Work within the CORU Physiotherapy Code of Professional Conduct
and ethics.
* Maintain and improve standards of practice through participation
in continuing professional development opportunities within and
outside MS Ireland. Keep current knowledge of developments in the
field of neurological physiotherapy up to date.
* Ensure that a high standard of physiotherapy assessment and
treatment is provided for all patients under his/her care.
* To deliver the FETAC level 5 Physiotherapy Assistant training
course
* To Supervise MS Ireland physiotherapy assistants in the delivery
of programmes for people with MS
* Work on production of appropriate educational material
* Liaise with relevant HSE clinical staff, staff of MS Ireland,
other professionals, and any key stakeholders to ensure effective
communication and reporting.
* Maintain adequate records and case notes, providing statistics as
required.
* Work within statutory health and safety guidelines and within the
health and safety policies of MS Ireland to ensure a safe working
environment at all times.
* Carry out clinical audit of the physiotherapy service and provide
reports where required.
* Undertake other responsibilities as are consistent with the nature
of the work in the post including programmes of research and
development as appropriate.
* Adhere to budgetary requirements.
* Other duties as assigned by Manager.
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
* Candidates must provide evidence of registration on the CORU
Physiotherapy register
* Candidates should have minimum two years post qualification
experience in physiotherapy with a minimum of 6 months of neurology
experience.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
* Candidates will be client focused with excellent interpersonal
skills.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills.
* Proficient IT skills.
* Have use of own car and possess a full clean driver?s license.
* Possess and understanding and knowledge of the ethos and operation
of MS Ireland.
* Ability to demonstrate respect and empathy for clients and their
carers and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
* Ability to work on one?s own initiative, set goals and implement
programmes to achieve set targets.
* Working knowledge of person-centred care and case management
systems.
APPLICATION DETAILS
If you are eligible to work in Ireland, value an exciting, varied
working environment and meet the above requirements, please send your
CV to **Apply on the website** before **Apply on the website** July
**Apply on the website**. Please note that shortlisting will apply.
For informal enquires please contact Dr. Susan Coote at **Apply on the
website**
ABOUT MS IRELAND
Founded in **Apply on the website**, MS Ireland is the national
organization providing information, vital services and support to
people living with Multiple Sclerosis. Our services include, Regional
Community Worker programmes, physiotherapy, symptom management
courses, newly diagnosed sessions, and the MS Information Line. We
also provide a state-of-the-art respite center for people living with
MS in Rathgar Dublin 8.
MS IRELAND VISION
MS Ireland has a vision of Irish society where all people living by MS
can continue to have positive and active lives in the community.
AIMS
Our principal objectives are:
* To facilitate people with MS to control their lives and
environment, to live with dignity and participate in the community.
* To provide support for the families and carers of people with MS.
* To co-operate with the medical, scientific, social, and caring
professions to promote scientific research into the cause of, cure for
and management of MS, and the alleviation of medical and social
symptoms.
* To exchange and disseminate information relating to MS.
* To provide an identifiable focal point by developing an efficient,
effective, and caring organisation to serve the needs of PwMS.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
