Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist (FTC)

Job Description

Job Title: Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist, Outpatient Oncology Care

Department: Physiotherapy

Reports to: Allied Therapy Manager

Date: 2026

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Overall Purpose of Job

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

Key Responsibilities and Deliverables PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.1.  Design, co-ordinate and lead an effective and efficient outpatient Physiotherapy Oncology Service, based on assessment of needs.

1.2.  Develop and administer the highest quality of service by identifying and implementing operational procedures in line with best practice standards.

1.3.  Keep abreast with new developments, skills and technology to ensure continuing competence in the job.

1.4.  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.

1.5  Cross cover into other areas of the Physiotherapy service in line with service demands, with some OPD MSK service as an ongoing part of the role.

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES:

2.1.  To lead and co-ordinate the Physiotherapy Oncology outpatient service in co-operation with the Allied Therapy Manager and Oncology Service Manager

2.2.  To participate in the management of the Physiotherapy Service as a member of the Senior Physiotherapy Management team in co-operation with the Physiotherapy Manager. To deputise from time to time for Physiotherapy Manager.

2.3.   To create and promote good working relationships through open communication.

2.4.   To contribute to and participate in the staff induction, staff appraisal and in-service training programmes.

2.5.   To actively participate in and promote continuing education and research activities consistent with the position.

2.6.   To maintain appropriate records and statistics sufficient for organisational and legal purposes to include work related injuries/incidents.

2.7.   To produce a service report for the Physiotherapy Annual Report.

2.8.    To maintain and update an asset register of appropriate equipment in conjunction with the Asset Register of the hospital.

2.9.    To regularly review and update the Oncology Policy documents or to delegate these duties to competent Senior in relevant area.

2.10.  To be responsible for overseeing equipment safety tests, both electrical and non electrical, in accordance with the Physiotherapy Department’s Safety Policy

2.11.   To oversee the organisation of the on-call with standby rota in conjunction with other Senior Staff

3.  STAFF MANAGEMENT

3.1  To lead by example a professional, dedicated and punctual team.

3.2  To encourage professional development of team members through promotion of self-learning, formal courses and in-service training.

3.3  To facilitate staff compliance with Orientation training.

3.4   To complete the ongoing performance management cycle of more junior members of staff.

4.    HEALTH AND SAFETY

4.1   To ensure that effective safety procedures are in place to comply not only with the Health, Safety and Welfare at Work Act, but also within the spirit of the Hospital’s mission, values.

4.2   To be conversant with and uphold the Beacon Hospital’s Safety Statement, Fire Safety regulations and the Major Disaster Plan.

4.3   To ensure that faulty equipment is immediately removed from the treatment area and restored to safe use as promptly as possible.

5.  INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

5.1   In association with the Information Technology Department, to comply with the Computer-integrated systems for the Physiotherapy Department.

5.2   To collect, interpret and present data and information through audit of service activity and clinical standards.

6.  FINANCIAL

6.1    In co-operation with the Allied Therapy Manager participate in the control of Consumable expenditure and management of departmental budgets, including a planned programme for replacing capital equipment.

NOTE 1.

The hours of work are at the discretion of the Physiotherapy Manager and in line with service needs within a 35-hour working week, with evening cover in line with department policy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold a degree in Physiotherapy or an equivalent qualification and be eligible for membership with the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists while being CORU Registered.

Experience

(Amount and Type)

• Candidates must hold at least 5 years post graduate experience in the area of Outpatient care with significant oncology experience supplemented by specific post-graduate training in the area. Membership of an oncology professional network is desirable.

Job Specific Competencies and Knowledge

• Display awareness and appreciation of the service users and the ability to empathise with and treat others with dignity and respect
• Demonstrate sufficient clinical knowledge and evidence-based practice to carry the out duties and responsibilities of this specialist role
• Ensure that standards of best practice are implemented within the department.
• Contribute to the review, evaluation and development of the physiotherapy service.
• Monitor clinical activity and produce reports as required.
• Develop and implement protocols and guidelines for care of patients in the oncology and musculoskeletal environment.
• Ensure that accurate records are maintained through oversight of regular chart audits.
• Encourage and maintain effective communication, partnership and collaboration links with other disciplines and groups on the complex.
• Lead, manage and participate in internal and external audits as required. Attend meetings as a Clinical Specialist and sit on committees as required.
• Take responsibility for keeping the department in general and their work area clean, tidy and safe.
• Carry out such duties appropriate to the office as may be assigned by the Allied Therapy Manager.
• Promote and maintain a high level of staff morale hence promoting team spirit and job satisfaction among Physiotherapists.
• Assist in the daily operational management of the services.
• Demonstrate an ability to apply knowledge to best practice
• Demonstrate the ability to plan and deliver care in an effective and resourceful manner within a model of person-centred care
• Demonstrate an ability to manage and develop self and others in a busy working environment
• Demonstrate flexibility and openness to change Demonstrate ability to utilise supervision effectively
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuing professional development
• Demonstrate a willingness to develop IT skills relevant to the role
• Demonstrate an ability to read, analyse and interpret medical information, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations.
• Demonstrate an ability to write reports, correspondence and procedural manuals.
• Demonstrate ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from doctors, hospital staff patients and patient’s families.

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