Senior Orthopaedic Physiotherapist - UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic Dublin

Location: UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic, Santry, Dublin 9.
Job type: Full-time Contract of Employment

Overview of role:

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic’s Inpatient
and Post-operative Orthopaedic Physiotherapy Service. The role includes clinical and administrative
duties that support the Physiotherapy Department in the provision of a high-quality service to users.
The role allows for development of the candidate within UPMC SSC.

It is envisaged this will include primarily a ward-based caseload with up to 6 hours of
administrative/management-related time per week and an opportunity to have a post-operative
caseload or work with the Consultants where appropriate.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

To assist the Lead IPOP physiotherapist in the day-to-day running of the ward-based
physiotherapy service and in-patient care.
To deliver a high-quality service of in-patient, pre-operative and post-operative patient
physiotherapy following the SSC6 approach.
Lead on the implementation and monitoring of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS)
protocols.
Participate in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings and contribute to discharge
planning.
To assist the Lead Physiotherapist in operational and strategic planning.
To assist in the delivery of an outpatient service to Consultant outpatient clinics within
the hospital.
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To refer where appropriate for engagement with the referring Consultant surgeon,
Programs, Sports Physicians, outpatient rehabilitation.
To assist in tracking the numbers of patients on a weekly basis being seen by inpatient
physiotherapy and collate a monthly report of this data.
To assist the IPOP Lead in giving regular feedback to the junior IPOP physiotherapists
within the team and help develop/mentor them.
To assist with rosters, time management (TMS) and scheduling of inpatient
physiotherapy team to suit the demands of the ward activity in conjunction with the
lead IPOP physiotherapist.
To be competent with the fitting of boots, braces etc. as the service demands.
To work on a rota to maintain a 7 day a week service.
To ensure appropriate record keeping and electronic patient record, including billing,
and maintenance of good practice in data recording and evidence-based medicine.
To develop on-going protocols and evidence-based management in conjunction with the
inpatient physiotherapy and outpatient rehabilitation teams.
To ensure patient dignity always.
To complete stream orientated and department-based tasks as directed by the IPOP
Lead.
Arrange and carry out duties in a timely manner within settings appropriate to service user needs and in line with local policy / guidelines.
Maintain professional standards in relation to consent, confidentiality, ethics and legislation.
To contribute to the continuous professional development programme in the
physiotherapy department
To help to develop post-operative protocols in conjunction with outpatient stream
protocols to fit with the SSC6 pathway
To get involved in research within area of interest that leads to the possibility of
publishing at least a poster or paper a year in a peer reviewed journal and national
conference.
To assist in the conduct an audit of service delivery on delegated topic of interest

Qualifications & Experience:

The candidate must possess the following:
• Bachelor of Science (Hons) Degree or equivalent
• Minimum of 3 years Post-graduate experience
• Experience working in orthopaedic or in-patient environment
• Candidate must have CORU registration and being a member of the Irish Society of
Chartered Physiotherapists is desirable
• Preferable: MSc Physiotherapy, Strength and Conditioning, Sports Science

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.

Performance and Recognition – Rewards for performance that supports the goals and mission of UPMC through our annual ACES programme.

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.

Senior Orthopaedic Physiotherapist - UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic Dublin

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