Description:
The post holder will co-lead the Respiratory Service in Beaumont Hospital Physiotherapy Department. The post holder will have a remit for managing inpatient activity, out patient service provision and attendance at Respiratory consultant clinics where applicable. Other core duties of the co-lead include: managing the on call service inclusive of on call training, weekend service provision and out of hours emergency cover. Cross cover may be required within the wider respiratory team based on service demands.
Responsibilities
The Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist will:
- Be a lead clinician in the Physiotherapy Profession and carry a clinical caseload appropriate to the post
- Be responsible for client assessment, development and implementation of individualised treatment plans that are client centred and in line with best practice
- Be responsible for goal setting in partnership with client, family and other team members as appropriate
- Be responsible for standards of practice of self and staff appointed to clinical / designated area(s)
- Be a clinical resource for other Physiotherapists
- Communicate and work in co-operation with the Physiotherapy Manager and other team members in providing an integrated quality service, taking the lead role as required
- Communicate effectively with and provide instruction, guidance and support to, staff clients, family, carers etc.
- Document client records in accordance with professional standards and departmental policies
- Provide a service in varied locations in line with local policy / guidelines and within appropriate time allocation (e.g. clinic, home visits)
- Participate and be a lead clinician as appropriate in review meetings, case conferences etc.
- Develop and promote professional standards of practice
- Work within own scope of professional competence in line with principles of best practice, professional conduct and clinical governance
- Seek advice of relevant personnel when appropriate / as required
- Operate within the scope of practice of the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists
- Provide weekend and on call service where it is a requirement of the post
- Develop advanced skills as relevant to clinical area.
Education & Training
The Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist will:
- Participate in mandatory training programmes
- Take responsibility for, and keep up to date with Physiotherapy practice by participating in continuing professional development such as reflective practice, in service, self-directed learning, research, clinical audit etc.
- The Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist will have responsibility for service provision, education and training, service development and quality improvement.
- Be responsible for the induction and clinical supervision of staff in the designated area(s)
- Co-ordinate and deliver clinical placements in partnership with universities and clinical educators
- Manage, participate and play a key role in the practice education of student therapists. Take part in teaching / training / supervision / evaluation of staff / students and attend practice educator courses as relevant to role and needs
- The Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist should have abilities in management and be capable of assuming lead responsibilities in the future.
- Engage in personal development planning and performance review for self and others as