Incorporated Orthopaedic Hospital Of Ireland Hiring for Physiotherapy Assistant Job at Dublin , Ireland Full Time

Job Description & Person Specification

Physiotherapy Assistant

Job Title and Grade

Physiotherapy Assistant Permanent /Full-time

(a panel may be formed for full-time and/or part-time physiotherapy assistant posts)

Closing Date

17.00 Thursday 17th November 2022

Proposed Interview Date

Wednesday 23rd November in Clontarf Hospital

Proposed Start Date

Immediately

Informal Enquiries

Grainne O’Hara, Physiotherapy Manager

[email protected]

Location of post

Clontarf Hospital

Renumeration

Remuneration is in accordance with the salary scale approved by the Department of Health: Current salary scale with effect from 1st October 2021: €29,562-€38,100 € per annum

Working week

39 hours per week

Details of starting and finishing times, which may vary in accordance with Clontarf Hospital needs, will be notified to you by your Head of Department/Deputy. There will be times when you will be required to work outside of the normal office hours.

Annual Leave

23 days per annum

Details of service

Clontarf Hospital provides post-acute rehabilitation services to patients transferred from acute hospitals with a variety of conditions and rehabilitation needs including: post COVID, post elective and trauma surgery, frail older adults, post-acute medical conditions, multiple co-morbidities, post falls, post amputation surgery, post neurosurgery and neurological conditions.

Clontarf Hospital’s mission is to deliver an excellent interdisciplinary rehabilitation service for patients to enable them to achieve their optimum level of independence, health and wellbeing.

Clontarf Hospital’s vision is to operate as a centre of excellence for rehabilitation while maintaining its voluntary hospital status.

The values that underpin the ethos and work of the hospital are:

• Integrity-we believe in high standards of care for all our patients

• Trust- we rely upon and can be confident and secure in the care provided at the hospital

• Respect- Mutual regard and esteem between staff, patients and all who visit the hospital

Reporting Relationship

Physiotherapy Manager

Purpose of post

The Physiotherapy Assistant will be a member of the Physiotherapy team. She/he will:

• Work under the supervision and direction of a qualified Physiotherapist to provide a high quality and efficient physiotherapy service for service users.

• Undertake general departmental duties such as cleaning, stock management, collation of statistical information and ordering equipment.

• Undertake clerical and household tasks as necessary to maintain the smooth running of the department.

Eligibility Criteria Qualifications & Experience

Candidates must on the last date for receipt of applications, possess:

• Certificate in Health Service Skills or Healthcare Support with Physiotherapy Assistant modules 1 and 2 at Level 5 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) maintained by Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI).

or

• Possess a relevant healthcare qualification at not less than Level 5 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) maintained by Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) and give an undertaking to participate in the appropriate Physiotherapy Assistant training modules 1 and 2 within 1 year of taking up duty.

or

• Are currently employed as a Physiotherapy Assistant, Healthcare Assistant or in a comparable role for at least 1 year and give an undertaking to acquire the appropriate Level 5 or Physiotherapy Assistant training programme within 1 year of taking up duty.

and

• Candidates must have the personal competence and capacity to properly discharge the duties of the role.

• Have knowledge of the role of Physiotherapy.

• Have excellent communication (both written and verbal), interpersonal and teamwork skills.

• Have excellent organisational/ administrative skills.

Desirable:

• Experience working as a Physiotherapy Assistant

• Experience working in a rehabilitation healthcare setting

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

Health

Candidates for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.

Character

Candidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character.

Skills Competencies and Knowledge

• Demonstrates good understanding of the philosophy and role of Physiotherapy.

• Demonstrates knowledge of the Physiotherapy service in Clontarf Hospital

• Demonstrates knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and standards and application in work situations e.g. Infection Prevention and Control Standards, Moving and Handling techniques.

• Demonstrate competent computer skills, proficient in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and Power Point.

· Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people, particularly in listening, giving explanations/directions and reporting back on observations.·

• Demonstrates a positive attitude and ability to empathise and treat service users, relatives and colleagues with dignity and respect.

• Demonstrates literacy skills and proficiency in the English language (both verbal and written) to effectively carry out the duties and responsibilities of the role.

• Demonstrates ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team

• Demonstrates the ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with all grades of staff and professions

• Demonstrates evidence of being able to work collaboratively with other staff in carrying out work tasks.

• Demonstrates ability to take direction/instruction from multiple physiotherapists and follow through on work plans.

• Demonstrates flexibility in the role including rotation to different areas within the Physiotherapy service.

• Demonstrates good time management skills in carrying out both clinical and administrative duties.

• Demonstrates good organisational skills with practical competence with regard to work/activity preparation, preparing and following timetables, ordering resources and manage self in a busy work environment.

• Demonstrates ability to follow through independently on work tasks as instructed by a Physiotherapist

• Demonstrate consistency, reliability, and flexibility.

• Demonstrates a commitment to continuous learning, training and development within the role.

• Demonstrates the required skills to maintain a tidy and welcoming environment that is in line with Health and Safety standards.

• Demonstrates the ability to ensure that all service users are treated with dignity and respect and ensures that the wellbeing of the service user is a key consideration at all times.

• Demonstrates the ability to maintain and respect confidentiality.

• Demonstrates the ability to use sound practical judgement and decision making.

• Demonstrate ability to utilise supervision effectively.

• Demonstrate motivation and commitment to the provision of a quality and person-centred service.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

The Physiotherapy Assistant will

• Provide assistance to Physiotherapists working in the designated clinical area to manage the day-to-day provision of Physiotherapy services. This role includes supervised or directed service user contact as well as assisting in the day-to-day organisation and running of the Physiotherapy service.

• Have knowledge of the role of the Physiotherapy Assistant and understand the responsibilities and accountability of that role within the team.

• Recognise the importance of a good working relationship with frequent communication between the Assistant and the supervising physiotherapist(s)

• Communicate effectively and appropriately with a range of different service users and providers

• Observe confidentiality when handling the clients/organisations information

• Document his/her intervention with the client as outlined by local policy.

• Maintain order, cleanliness and tidiness of treatment areas and equipment in accordance with local departmental guidelines

• Clean and maintain therapy equipment such as wheelchairs, ice machine, hot pack machine, exercise equipment, CPM machines on a regular basis

• Perform such other duties appropriate to the role as may be assigned by the physiotherapy manager

• To engage in support/professional supervision with assigned Physiotherapist/Physiotherapy manager and participate in performance review.

Clinical Duties:

Patient care is carried out under the direction and supervision of the physiotherapy staff. Duties include the following:

Assist the physiotherapist(s) in the assessment of clients and the treatment interventions as directed by the physiotherapist(s).

• Carry out one to one/ group interventions under the direction of the physiotherapist(s).

• Organise and supervise therapeutic activities, with individual clients and/or groups, as directed by the physiotherapist(s).

• Apply therapeutic modalities as appropriate as directed by the physiotherapist(s).

• Progress patient treatment within established protocols and guidelines.

• Observe general behaviour, ability, and response of the client to a therapeutic intervention and reports the observations to the physiotherapist(s).

• Uses knowledge and understanding of clients’ needs to involve and motivate the client in the therapeutic process.

Administrative duties

• Record accurate service user statistics and other administrative records in a timely manner and in accordance with the Physiotherapy department’s guidelines and procedures.

• Complete assigned administrative tasks such as filing, photocopying, scanning,

• Carry out departmental stock control, ordering and receiving supplies, monitoring equipment, and reporting faulty equipment as outlined by local departmental policies and procedures.

• Assist with equipment delivery and storage.

• Engage in support/supervision, personal development planning and performance review with assigned Senior Physiotherapist/Physiotherapy Manager.

• Participate in continuing professional development e.g. journal clubs, in-services, courses relevant to role.

Health and Safety:

• Work in a safe manner with due care and attention to the safety of self and others.

• Not undertake any duty related to service user care for which he/she is not trained.

• Participate in mandatory training programmes.

• Ensure the maintenance of environments and equipment used in Physiotherapy in conjunction with the Physiotherapy Manager.

• Report any equipment or stock item which requires maintenance or repair. Document appropriately and report any near misses, hazards and accidents and bring them to the attention of the relevant person(s).

The post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post, which may be assigned to him/her from time to time, and to contribute to the development of the post while in office.

This job description will be subject to review in the light of changing circumstances.

It is not intended to be exhaustive but should be regarded as providing guidelines within which individuals work.

The duties and responsibilities detailed above reflect the present service requirements and may be subject to review and amendment to meet the changing needs of the service.