Part-time Senior Physiotherapist - Children’s Disability Network Team (SC24-410)

Overview of the Post

This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Physiotherapist to work as a member of the interdisciplinary team in collaboration with MDT colleagues providing services to children from 0-18 years and families who are accessing the Children's Disability Network Team.

The Senior Physiotherapist will lead in key areas of service development including developing care pathways for children with Physical Disabilities. 

Provision of evidenced based Physiotherapy intervention including 24hour postural management and orthotic assessment are key aspects of the role. 

Opportunities to provide hydrotherapy and equine therapy through Stewarts Care are available. 

Continuous Professional Development Opportunities are supported, and professional clinical supervision will be provided.   

The ability to manage and prioritize a busy caseload, and work in an inter-disciplinary way using a family centered practice approach are keys requirements of the role.

Essential

·     Physiotherapy qualification recognised by the Physiotherapists Registration Board at CORU – State CORU registration number on application, or CORU application number and date of submission if awaiting registration number.

·         3 years minimum post qualifying experience

Desirable

·         Experience of 24-hour postural management and orthotic assessment

·         Experience of working with Families & Children

·         Experience of working in the area of Disabilities.

Informal enquiries are welcomed by Liz Meaney, Children’s Disability Network Manager Tel: 01- 6518237 / 0872673258 [email protected]