Clinical Specialist Respiratory Physiotherapist

Applications are invited to apply for the position of clinical specialist respiratory physiotherapist.

This is a full-time position, with Flexible working hours and conditions.

Requirements

Possess a university qualification in physiotherapy such as the Bachelor in Physiotherapy (Hons) degree from the National University of Ireland or equivalent.

• Have a minimum of five years post qualification experience.
• To show initiative and work without direct supervision.
• Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team with a flexible and adaptable approach.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Experience in intensive care / acute respiratory essential.
• Clinical specialist physiotherapist.

Purpose of post

• To manage the respiratory services provided by the physiotherapy department, ensuring that standards are maintained, including training of physiotherapy staff and maintenance of equipment. The services include ICU and acute respiratory - cardiorespiratory and surgical and advice and education to colleagues in other areas providing respiratory input.
• To provide services to patients to develop, maintain and restore maximum movement and functional ability based on the physiotherapist assessment, diagnostic planning, intervention and evaluation.
• Under the general direction of the physiotherapy services manager, is responsible for education of staff, patients, other health care personnel regarding physiotherapy services and issues.
• Contribute to development of department budget and services and represent department on hospital committees.
• Develop appropriate protocols in the area to ensure that assessments and treatments are in line with current best practice.