Senior Physiotherapist – Acute Medical/Geriatric Care

Senior Physiotherapist –Acute Medical/Geriatric Care

Blackrock Clinic is the leading and longest established private hospital and clinic in Ireland. Since it opened in the mid-1980s, the clinic has consistently built an unparalleled reputation in new high-tech surgical procedures, medical treatments, and ground-breaking diagnostics.

Blackrock Clinic is now part of Blackrock Health private hospital group along with the Hermitage Clinic, Galway Clinic, and Limerick Clinic, some of the most advanced hospitals in Irish private healthcare. Blackrock Clinic has been recognised for over ten years by the Joint Commission International (JCI) which accredits only hospitals that raise safety and quality of care standards to the highest levels. We were one of the first hospitals in Ireland to attain this international recognition. Blackrock Clinic is a progressive and pioneering hospital in which care for the patient is central to everything we do.

In the position of Senior Physiotherapist - Acute Medical/Geriatric Care while carrying a clinical case load, the role will be responsible for patient assessment along with development and implementation of best practice treatment plans. Other aspects of the role are (but not limited to):

· Aid in the development of outpatient services in line with the post

· Be responsible for patient centred assessment, development and implementation of individualised treatment plans

· Act as a mentor for Physiotherapy colleagues

· Demonstrate leadership and advice as required on research methodology

· Lead in setting clinical standards using evidence based practice

To be considered for this role you need: 

- A qualification recognised by the Registration Board at CORU

- Post graduate courses relevant to Acute Medical care in Physiotherapy

- Display evidence of reflective practice, in-service training, courses attended and Clinical Governance gained

- At least 3 years clinical experience working with the adult population in an acute hospital setting

The above are all part of what makes up the full job description which can be requested. The position works a standard hours of 35 hours per week.

Working at Blackrock Clinic we offer many benefits, including:

-    Accommodation Assistance – we offer accommodation support for new starters

-    Pension – Defined Contribution pension scheme

-    Car Parking – on site available to all staff at very reasonable rates

-    Educational assistance - supporting employees in development

-    Flexibility – we are flexible and like to promote a good work life balance

-    Uniforms – provision of uniforms to all staff who require them

-    A discounted pharmacy, medical tests, travel tickets and restaurant

-    Bike to work scheme – we participate in the Bike to Work scheme and more