Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist - Sports Surgery Clinic, Santry

Location: SSC Sports Medicine
Job type: Fixed Term

Overview of role:

The Clinical Specialist position offers a unique opportunity to provide clinical leadership and expertise within an interdisciplinary team of specialists. It is focussed on spinal MSK conditions. The role involves assessing and treating injuries, designing and implementing rehabilitation pathways and collaborating with the team to enhance the management of spinal conditions. This position is offered on a temporary basis to cover maternity leave.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Clinical Leadership:

Lead the spinal rehabilitation service, providing expert consultation and joint working with staff to manage patient care through the rehabilitation pathway.
Lead spinal rehabilitation pathway caseload, assessments and delegate referrals appropriately.
Ensure high standards of patient care by implementing evidence-based practices aligned with national and specialist clinical guidance.
Keep staff informed of recent developments through participation in research-based conferences, network meetings, and postgraduate education and training.
Lead team meetings to inform, engage, and motivate team members and to keep staff updated on hospital policies and strategies.
Lead through innovative practice and continuous development of clinical knowledge and skills.

Rehabilitation:

Develop and enhance local pathways of care specifically tailored for spinal rehabilitation patients.
Conduct advanced assessments using investigative and clinical reasoning skills to develop individualised treatment plans.
Evaluate and implement clinical outcome measures to monitor effectiveness of rehabilitation pathways

Management:

Manage and organise your patient caseload and support other therapists with complex spinal rehabilitation cases.

Develop and monitor clinical standards for spinal rehabilitation in accordance with local and national guidelines.
Continuously evaluate and improve the effectiveness of the service through service evaluations and clinical audits in collaboration with the Head of Rehabilitation and relevant stakeholders
Responsible for time management and scheduling of CPD for spinal rehabilitation team members.

Staff Development:

Support and facilitate continuous professional development for team members.
Maintain high clinical standards and support staff through comprehensive in-service training, one-to-one coaching, clinical supervision, and practical sessions.
Promote personal and professional development through regular staff appraisals, and performance reviews.
Participate actively in postgraduate education and organise specialist courses, liaising with local Universities.

Research & Development:

Undertake and support research projects to enhance the evidence base and enhance patient care and service development for the management of spinal rehabilitation.

Communication:

Use advanced communication skills to effectively interact with patients and referrers, ensuring understanding and maximising rehabilitation potential.
Ensure confidentiality in all communications, especially regarding patient, carer, and staff information.
Facilitate clear communication within the multi-professional team to coordinate patient care effectively.
Ensure appropriate record keeping and maintenance of good practice in data recording.

Qualifications & Experience:

Bachelor of Science (Hons) Degree or equivalent
MSc Physiotherapy, Strength and Conditioning, Sports Science

Registrations:
Candidate must be a member of CORU.
ISCP membership.

Experience & Skills:
5 years post-graduate experience.
Further qualifications or knowledge in clinical specialist area of spinal injuries and rehabilitation and shoulder injuries.
Demonstrated ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team.
Ability to collaborate with medical staff, performance staff and biomechanists throughout the rehabilitation process to enhance patient care.
Demonstrate clinical reasoning skills to assess issues, develop sound conclusions and recommend an appropriate course of action.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Good injury prevention and treatment knowledge with a strong understanding of strength and conditioning principles.
Ability to critique and summarise research in relation to spinal injuries and rehabilitation.

Desirable Knowledge:
Experience working with and delivering services to sporting organisations.
Proficient in the use of testing equipment for spinal rehabilitation.

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. 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 - 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.

Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist - Sports Surgery Clinic, Santry

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