Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist In the Brain Injury & Stroke Programmes
(Permanent, Full time)
Purpose of the Position: An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Physiotherapy Department of a Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist.
Having specialist clinical knowledge and skills in the area of Acquired Brain Injury and Stroke rehabilitation, the post holder will promote and demonstrate best practice and will facilitate the integration of current research theory into practice through an advanced level of clinical reasoning and decision making.
He/she will act as an advanced clinical resource to Physiotherapists and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
She/he will participate in research as appropriate.
The post holder will also carry a clinical caseload within the Brain Injury and Stroke programme.
Requirements: The candidate must, on the latest date for receiving completed application forms for the office, possess:
· B.Sc./Masters Degree in Physiotherapy approved by the Physiotherapists Registration Board at CORU.
· Membership of, or eligibility for membership of the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists (ISCP) and CORU registered or pending same at the time of application.
· A minimumof 5 years post graduate experience with a minimum of 3 years in the area of Acquired Brain Injury and Stroke.
· Evidence of post graduate clinical education in the area of Acquired Brain Injury and Stroke eg Advanced Bobath course or equivalent.
· Evidence of significant experience in sub-sections of the speciality e.g.
seating and posture management, splinting.
· Experience of teaching and mentoring students, staff, and senior grade therapists.
· Experience in service development including clinical audit.
· Experience in clinical research.
The appointment is Full time, Permanent, and in a pensionable capacity.
Remuneration is in accordance with the salary scale approved by the Department of Health. _____________________________________________________________________
Applicants for the above post should submit a letter of application and curriculum vitae not later than 12 noon on 7th January 2025 to Ruta Makangila, Human Resource Department or email ******.
A job description for the above post is available on request from Ruta Makangila or from www.nrh.ie/careers For informal enquiries, please contact Ms. Rosie Kelly, Physiotherapy Manager by email ******.
Applicants may be shortlisted and a panel may be formed from those interviewed for future temporary and permanent positions.
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