Senior Physiotherapist Musculoskeletal Outpatients
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Job Summary
- Lead and support the delivery of high-quality physiotherapy services by implementing best practice standards clinical governance and service improvements.
- Participate in the operational management of the Physiotherapy Department as part of the Senior Physiotherapy Management Team ensuring effective service planning and delivery.
- Foster positive working relationships through effective communication teamwork and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Support staff recruitment induction performance appraisal mentoring and continuous professional development through education training and research initiatives.
- Maintain accurate clinical records departmental statistics and documentation in line with legal professional and organisational requirements.
- Oversee the development review and implementation of departmental policies procedures and quality assurance programmes.
- Ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation by promoting a safe working environment monitoring equipment safety and adhering to hospital safety policies and emergency procedures.
- Participate in the physiotherapy on-call service and provide cross-cover for inpatient services as required to meet operational needs.
- Utilise clinical information systems and IT applications to support patient care audit data analysis reporting and continuous quality improvement.
- Assist in the effective management of departmental resources including equipment consumables and budgets while supporting efficient and cost-effective service delivery.
- Be registered with CORU as a Physiotherapist.
- Have a minimum of 5 years experience in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy.
- Hold a Masters degree in Physiotherapy or an equivalent qualification (desirable).
- Demonstrate strong clinical knowledge and evidence-based practice in the assessment and treatment of musculoskeletal spinal sports chronic pain and rheumatological conditions.
- Have experience or training in Spinal Triage Services Strength & Conditioning Pilates Vestibular Rehabilitation Dry Needling/Acupuncture or Biomechanical Assessment for Orthotics (desirable).
- Demonstrate sound clinical reasoning effective assessment skills treatment planning goal setting outcome evaluation and appropriate patient referral practices.
- Possess knowledge of wound healing fracture and tendon healing motor control movement patterns post-operative rehabilitation protocols and the identification of Red Flags and Yellow Flags.
- Be proficient in maintaining accurate clinical documentation adhering to departmental protocols and using evidence-based assessment and treatment approaches.
- Hold Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or be willing to complete mandatory in-house training while demonstrating flexibility adaptability and a commitment to continuous professional development.
- Possess excellent communication interpersonal organisational and leadership skills with the ability to work independently manage a busy caseload supervise others and deliver compassionate patient-centred care.
- Health Insurance
- Starting Bonus
- Educational Support
- Excellent Career Opportunities
- Subsidised Parking.
- Relocation support
Required Skills:
Be registered with CORU as a Physiotherapist. Have a minimum of 5 years experience in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy. Hold a Masters degree in Physiotherapy or an equivalent qualification (desirable). Demonstrate strong clinical knowledge and evidence-based practice in the assessment and treatment of musculoskeletal spinal sports chronic pain and rheumatological conditions. Have experience or training in Spinal Triage Services Strength & Conditioning Pilates Vestibular Rehabilitation Dry Needling/Acupuncture or Biomechanical Assessment for Orthotics (desirable). Demonstrate sound clinical reasoning effective assessment skills treatment planning goal setting outcome evaluation and appropriate patient referral practices. Possess knowledge of wound healing fracture and tendon healing motor control movement patterns post-operative rehabilitation protocols and the identification of Red Flags and Yellow Flags. Be proficient in maintaining accurate clinical documentation adhering to departmental protocols and using evidence-based assessment and treatment approaches. Hold Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or be willing to complete mandatory in-house training while demonstrating flexibility adaptability and a commitment to continuous professional development. Possess excellent communication interpersonal organisational and leadership skills with the ability to work independently manage a busy caseload supervise others and deliver compassionate patient-centred care.
