Physiotherapist, Clinical Specialist, Neurosurgery Triage, Cork University Hospital

Physiotherapist, Clinical Specialist, Neurosurgery Triage, Cork University HospitalCork, IrelandFull Time, PermanentWho We AreThe newly established HSE South West health region will manage and deliver all public health and social care services in Cork and Kerry, serving more than 700,000 people. HSE South West includes all hospital and community healthcare services in the region.
Skills and AttributesCommitment to providing a quality serviceEvaluating information & judging situationsCommunication & interpersonal skillsPlanning and managing resourcesProfessional knowledge & experienceManaging and developing (self and others)DescriptionCork University Hospital is the largest single multi-speciality hospital in Ireland and the only Level 1 Trauma Hospital. Regional specialities include neurosurgery, plastics and burns, cystic fibrosis, and cardiac surgery.
The Physiotherapy Department provides care within Cork University Hospital, St. Finbarr's Hospital Rehabilitation Unit, and Cork University Maternity Hospital. The service also provides weekend and on-call services under specific criteria. The postholder will be required to participate in this, with flexibility required for evening and weekend classes/clinics.
The Physiotherapist Clinical Specialist (Neurosurgical Triage) will work as part of the Neurosurgery service provided to the HSE Region and will:
Triage waiting lists for Neurosurgery and select patients for the correct route to physiotherapy, neurosurgery management, investigations, or other services.Attend and participate in neurosurgery clinics on site and regionally as covered by consultant services.Validate waiting lists to remove patients who no longer require the service and check for duplication with other specialities.Maintain a clinical caseload of patients requiring physiotherapy intervention.Informal Enquiries: Ms. Fiona Campbell, Physiotherapy Manager, Cork University Hospital
HSE South is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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