Senior Physiotherapist - UPMC Aut Even
Location: Aut Even Hospital
Job type: Fixed Term
Overview of role:
To provide high-quality physiotherapy assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation services to Orthopaedic patients both in-patient and out-patients. To lead and deliver out-patient orthopaedic and general musculo-skeletal physiotherapy services while also providing general physiotherapy care for orthopaedic in-patients. This role combines clinical expertise with service development and leadership responsibilities for out-patient services (post op-orthopaedic and general musculo-skeletal). The post holder will be responsible for leading physiotherapy care to Musculoskeletal- orthopaedic patients at UPMC Aut Even in accordance with ISCP and WCPT (European Region) core standards, guidelines and best physiotherapy practice. Please note this is a 24mth fixed term contract.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
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The provision of physiotherapy services, to both orthopaedic in-patients and out-patients.
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To lead, organise and co-ordinate physiotherapy provision to orthopaedic and musculoskeletal out-patients.
- Treatment of surgical and medical cases as part of the remit or separate as required.
Key Responsibilities specific to Senior Physiotherapist Orthopaedic/Musculoskeletal Inpatient/Outpatient
- Orthopaedic/Musculo-skeletal out-patients
- Provide expert assessment and treatment for orthopaedic patients
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Develop and implement evidence-based protocols for post-operative orthopaedic surgeries.
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Leadership & Service Development
- Lead and develop the physiotherapy out-patient service, ensuring high standards of clinical care.
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Mentor and supervise junior staff in out-patient.
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Contribute to strategic planning for orthopaedic services within the hospital.
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Inpatient & Outpatient Care
- Deliver physiotherapy services to Orthopaedic, medical and surgical patients as required.
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Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and discharge planning.
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Education & Research
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Provide patient education and staff training on Musculo skeletal/orthopaedic topics both in the hospital and in the community.
- Engage in clinical audits and research to advance service quality.
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Link with colleagues in other hospitals to align services.
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Governance
- Maintain CORU registration and adhere to hospital policies and clinical governance standards.
To ensure the service encompasses and adheres to the following core standards:
Patient Partnership and Respect for the Individual:
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To have awareness that the patient is central to the physiotherapeutic relationship. At all times the physiotherapist approach must be considerate, professional and informative. The older nature of the medical patient must be a key consideration in approach to care.
Informed Consent:
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To understand that the nature and the existence of comorbidity in the patients is a key consideration in patients consent to treatment. Relevant information written/verbal regarding of any proposed physiotherapy must be age appropriate and suited to the emotional and cognitive needs and abilities of the patient. Where necessary involvement of carers, guardians, other colleagues or health professionals involved in the care of the patient may be necessary. Information to be documented as appropriate.
Confidentiality:
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To ensure that all information shared with the physiotherapist is private and treated in the strictest confidence. Any sharing of information between health professionals that may be of benefit to the patient is discussed with the patient.
Assessment and Treatment Cycle:
To collate information from the patient, carers, and collaboration with other health professionals caring for the patient. Where possible the information should reflect and represent the value and needs of the patient and their carers. At every stage of the patient journey information should be shared with the patient, carer and other relevant health professionals.
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To provide effective physiotherapy intervention and treatment options are based on best available evidence including research, national and international standards, local practice guidelines, information obtained from outcome measures used and reflection of physiotherapists own practice.
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To use appropriate assessment tools, documentation and standardised outcome measures where possible. The patient should be informed of their use and any findings or conclusions reached.
- To form an appropriate treatment plan based on the assessment findings and in partnership with the patient. The older nature and co-morbidities of these patients must be a key consideration at this stage. Treatment plans should be evaluated, changed and evolved as required.
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To ensure that on completion of treatment there is evidence of discharge or transfer of care in accordance with local procedures.
- To ensure that at all stages of the patient journey there is clear, concise, effective communication appropriate to and involving the patient and all stakeholders.
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To ensure a written record at all stages of the assessment and treatment cycle with adherence to local, national and international standards of documentation.
- To ensure effective handover/continuation of patient care as necessary to cover absence, illness, out of hours service. All appropriate systems of work, local guidelines, policies and standards must be adhered to. All necessary information concerning the patient must be considered and the change of therapist should be discussed with the patient. Confidentiality is always adhered to.
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To ensure patient and physiotherapist safety i.e. patients are treated in an environment safe for patients, physiotherapists and carers. This includes knowledge of the risk management programme, adherence to local infection control and hand hygiene standards, implementation of learned manual handling skills to your work area. The physiotherapist must ensure any equipment used is safe, fit for purpose and is not a risk to the patient, career or physiotherapists safety.
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To take responsibility for own learning and development needs using continual self-assessment to ensure safe and effective clinical practice to patients in a rapidly changing healthcare environment and service.
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Attend training programmes, conferences and meetings as required in the attainment of effective and efficient patient service delivery. Report back to staff/manager any changes in best practice following the attendance on study days.
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Collaborate with the Physiotherapy Manager and other hospital managers in developing a thorough understanding of and contribution orthopaedic Physiotherapists role in the accreditation process at UPMC Aut Even.
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Ensure training needs mandatory and otherwise are met in order to provide the optimum standard of service. Engagement with the UPMC Engagement and Competency reviews on a quarterly and annual basis.
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Ensure familiarity with Fire Regulations of the hospital.
Audit and Research:
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To evaluate current research in physiotherapy and specifically in the field orthopaedics.
- Make recommendations for implementation in practice as appropriate.
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Undertake clinical audits and literature reviews specific to physiotherapy to ensure the provision of best clinical practice to medical patients.
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To initiate and participate in projects/audits with other health care professionals as required to improve the multi-disciplinary patient care
Accreditation:
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Will familiarise themselves with policies, procedures and guidelines directly related to their clinical care and area.
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Assist in the writing and review of policies, procedures and guidelines under the direction of the chapter lead/ department manager.
Quality & Safety- Safe Culture:
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Quality and safety are rooted in the daily work of all individuals at UPMC Aut EvenHospital As an employee you are required to actively participate throughout your working day in the pursuit of excellence.
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You are required to work in conjunction with your line manager in the planning, monitoring, analysing and improvement of all quality programmes.
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Participate in the development of performance indicators in conjunction with your department manager and the business objectives.
Personnel:
Follow uniform policy reference.
General:
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Through the course of the working day or week there may be a requirement to work in other areas of the hospital in line with patient requirements as requested by your line manager/ deputy.
- Staff must produce satisfactory documentary evidence of all training and experience claimed by them, if required to do so by the organisation.
- To respect the Mission Statement of the Hospital.
Health & Safety
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UPMC employees are required to ensure that they take reasonable care to protect their own safety, health and welfare and that of any other person who may be affected by their acts or omissions.
- Employees must co-operate with UPMC Hospitals to ensure safety, health and welfare at work and report anything potentially dangerous at work of which they become aware. Staff are expected to abide by guidelines/policies and all incidents and near misses.
- All employees are required to attend an education session on Fire, Health & Safety on an annual basis
Information Governance
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In the course of your employment, you may have access to or hear information concerning the medical or personal affairs of patients and / or staff. Such records and information are strictly confidential, unless acting on the instructions of an authorised officer, on no account must information concerning staff or patients be divulged or discussed except in the performance of normal duty. In addition, records must never be left in such a manner that unauthorised persons can obtain access to them and must be kept in safe custody when no longer required
Professional Standards and Engagement & Competency Process
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You will be required to engage with the Engagement and Competency Process for any advances. The role competencies will change each year with some being added or taken away as appropriate. Below are the basic competencies required:
Role Competencies Senior Physiotherapist
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Advanced assessment and treatment orthopaedic and Musculo-skeletal issues.
- Leadership in orthopaedic out-patient service development and staff mentoring.
- Delivery of physiotherapy care for inpatient and outpatient orthopaedic cases (e.g., post-op hip/knee replacements).
- Development of evidence-based protocols for orthopaedic rehabilitation.
- Participation in multidisciplinary team meetings for orthopaedic patients.
- Provision of patient education on orthopaedic and post-surgical recovery.
- Deliver community education on orthopaedic and general musculo-skeletal conditions.
- Engagement in clinical audits and research for orthopaedics.
- Adherence to CORU standards and hospital governance requirements.
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Annual competencies - Core Mandatory:
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Fire Safety (Annually)
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Infection Control (Annually)
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Radiation Safety (Annually)
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Manual Handling / Patient Handling / Theatre Specific Refresher
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Basic Life Support (Biannually)
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Advanced Cardiac Life Support (Biannually if applicable)
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Medication Management (if applicable)
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Musculoskeletal CPD (Annual)
- Orthopaedic Rehabilitation Updates (Annual)
In addition to the above, keep up to date with the ISCP guidance on the career progression pathway.
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Qualifications & Experience:
Skills Essential to the Post:
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Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to work with other disciplines.
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Basic PC/IT Skills.
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Display awareness and appreciation of the service users by having a professional, considerate, informative and at all times respectful approach to work.
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Demonstrate flexibility with regards to work duties and work patterns.
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Willingness to take on additional responsibility as required.
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Demonstrate effective problem-solving skills.
- Excellent Time Management Skills.
Qualifications:
- BSc Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent
Desirable
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Post registration MSc
- Membership of ISCP
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Member of a relevant ISCP special interest group
Experience:
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A minimum of four years clinical experience with a proven track record working with a broad spectrum of patients from MSK, orthopaedic, Neurology and Respiratory.
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Demonstrate high level knowledge of evidence-based practice in the management of Orthopaedic and musculoskeletal conditions.
Job Specific Competencies and Knowledge:
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Evidence of and commitment to continued professional development and lifelong learning
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Knowledge of the Irish Private Hospital Setting.
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Understanding and experience of audit and clinical effectiveness.
Personal Competencies:
- Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to work with other disciplines.
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Willingness to take on additional responsibility as required.
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Demonstrate effective problem solving skills
- Excellent Time Management Skills
Salary: €62,823.42 - €74,757.99 per annum based on a 35 hour work week
Equal Opportunity Statement and Benefits
UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
At UPMC we provide a total rewards program that is not only market competitive, but fair and provides growth opportunities for all our colleagues.
Compensation – Competitive pay for the work employees do – base pay, performance related pay and premium pay where applicable.
Benefits – Fully paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents. Competitive Pension Plan, company funded Death in Service Benefit x 3 times. Critical Illness cover for all employees up to the age of 66.
Performance and Recognition – Rewards for performance that supports the goals and mission of UPMC through our annual ACES programme.
Work-Life Balance – Enhanced annual leave up to a maximum of 27 days. Flexible working opportunities to support you to work around external family commitments.
Development and Career Opportunities – Opportunities for each employee to reach their career goals through continued learning and/or advancement.
About UPMC
UPMC is a renowned multinational academic medical centre committed to delivering people-focused care that’s close to home. Headquartered in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC shapes the future of health through clinical and technological innovation, research and education. UPMC expands its expertise globally, bringing world-class care across continents through its UPMC International division — an owned and operated network of hospitals and ambulatory care centres in Italy, Ireland and Croatia. UPMC International brings new access to the signature specialty services of UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre, UPMC Sports Medicine and others to more people in more places around the world.
In Ireland UPMC has provided high-quality healthcare in the South East since 2006. UPMC’s operations in Ireland now include UPMC Whitfield Hospital in Waterford, UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic in Dublin, UPMC Kildare Hospital in Clane, and UPMC Aut Even Hospital in Kilkenny. Outpatient care is available at the UPMC Carlow Outreach Centre, UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre radiotherapy locations in Waterford and Cork, UPMC The 4th Practice in Mallow, and across UPMC Sports Medicine Clinics in Dublin, Waterford, Limerick, Tipperary, Cork, and Mayo. UPMC has also established a nationwide Concussion Network. UPMC's Global Technology Operation Centre is based in Kilkenny.
