Job Description
Job Title: Senior Physiotherapist Musculoskeletal Outpatients
Department: Physiotherapy
Reports to: Allied Therapy Manager
Start Date: 2026
Overall Purpose of Job
We will provide exceptional patient care in an environment where quality, respect, caring and compassion are at the centre of all we do. Job encompasses provision of Outpatient MSK/Orthopaedic/Spinal Triage and Pain Management Physiotherapy services to our patient population.
Key Responsibilities and Deliverables
1. PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.1. Develop and administer the highest quality of service by identifying and implementing operational procedures in line with best practice standards.
1.2. Keep abreast with new developments, skills and technology to ensure continuing competence in the job.
1.3. Enhance his/her skills in order to initiate and respond to changes in the work environment as additional roles may be demanded e.g. data analysis, clinical audit, continued professional development and research.
2. MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES:
2.1. To participate in the management of the Physiotherapy Service as a member of the Senior Physiotherapy Management team in co-operation with the Allied Therapy Manager.
2.2. To create and promote good working relationships through open communication.
2.3. To contribute to and participate in the staff induction, staff appraisal and in-service training programmes.
2.4. To actively participate in and promote continuing education and research activities consistent with the position.
2.5. To maintain appropriate records and statistics sufficient for organisational and legal purposes to include work related injuries/incidents.
2.6. To regularly review and update the musculoskeletal outpatient policy documents.
2.7. To be responsible for overseeing equipment safety tests, both electrical and non-electrical, in accordance with the Physiotherapy Department's Safety Policy.
2.8. To ensure that all new electrical equipment has been approved by the Facilities Department prior to use in the Physiotherapy Department.
2.9. To participate in the Physiotherapy on-call with standby rota and provide occasional cross-cover to Inpatient Physiotherapy areas based on service need.
3. STAFF MANAGEMENT
3.1 To lead by example a professional, dedicated and punctual team.
3.2 To encourage professional development of team members through promotion of self-learning, formal courses and in-service training.
3.3 To facilitate staff compliance with Orientation training.
4. HEALTH AND SAFETY
4.1 To ensure that effective safety procedures are in place to comply not only with the Health, Safety and Welfare at Work Act, but also within the spirit of the Hospital's mission, values.
4.2 To be conversant with and uphold the Beacon Hospital's Safety Statement, Fire Safety regulations and the Major and Emergency Disaster Plan, with continuous maintenance of Hospital Mandatory Training.
4.3 To ensure that faulty equipment is immediately removed from the treatment area and restored to safe use as promptly as possible.
5. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
5.1 In association with the Information Technology Department, to comply with the Computer-integrated system Meditech, QPulse, BTime for the Physiotherapy Department.
5.2 To collect, interpret and present data and information through audit of service activity and clinical standards.
6. FINANCIAL
6.1 In co-operation with the Manager participate in the control of
consumable expenditure and management of departmental budgets, including a planned programme for replacing capital equipment.
NOTE 1. This is a permanent role. This will include cover of one evening clinic per week, participation in the Physiotherapy Department on-call rota and occasional cross cover to Physiotherapy inpatient services as required by service demands.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Candidates must:
Be registered with CORU.
Experience of first contact Spinal Triage Services is desirable.
A Master's degree in Physiotherapy or an equivalent qualification is desirable.
Pilates and Vestibular Rehabilitation experience an advantage.
Strength and Conditioning Accreditation is desirable but not essential.
Experience in treating chronic pain disorders is an advantage.
Experience
Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy experience.
Job Specific Competencies and Knowledge
Display awareness and appreciation of the service users and the ability to empathise with and treat others with dignity and respect
Demonstrate sufficient clinical knowledge and evidence-based practice to carry the out duties and responsibilities of the role
Demonstrate an ability to apply knowledge to best practice standards.
Demonstrate knowledge of the following conditions with evidence:
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Osteoarthritis
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Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Acute and Chronic Pain syndromes
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Pain physiology: Central and Peripheral Pain
- Sports Specific Injuries
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Spinal Conditions and triage
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Peripheral injuries
The following skills and experience are desirable:
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Strength and conditioning Accreditation
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Dry needling/acupuncture
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Biomechanical assessment for orthotics
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Chronic pain management
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Pilates qualification
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Vestibular Rehabilitation
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Ward based skills
Demonstrate knowledge of wound healing, fracture and tendon healing.
Demonstrate knowledge of motor control and movement patterns.
Demonstrate knowledge of Red Flags and Yellow Flags
Demonstrate ability to sort through extraneous detail to identify pertinent information. Focuses on, and documents key detail accurately in physiotherapy notes.
Protocols: Appropriately utilises post-op protocols
Assessments: Adheres to departmental assessment protocols. Utilises references to expand knowledge of assessment tools.
Clinical Reasoning: Demonstrates choice of appropriate treatment intervention through sound clinical reasoning
Treatment Reflection: Demonstrate ongoing re-assessment throughout course of treatment
Analysis of treatment outcome and subsequent re-evaluation on treatment results.
Realistic and appropriate goal setting
Appropriate and timely modification of Treatment programme.
Appropriate onward referral for the patient when appropriate.
Trained in Basic Life Support / available to attend in house training in same.
Demonstrate an ability to manage and develop self and others in a busy working environment.
Demonstrate flexibility and openness to change.
Demonstrate ability to utilise supervision effectively.
Personal Competencies
All posts in Beacon Hospital require a high level of flexibility to ensure the delivery of an effective and efficient service. Therefore, the post holder will be required to demonstrate flexibility as and when required by their manager or hospital management.
This post would suit a dynamic, adaptable individual with strong communication skills and would suit a candidate with Private Healthcare Experience.
