Senior Physiotherapist - CDNT6

Senior Physiotherapist, CDNT5 – Part-time (17.5 hrs)

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Children’s Disability Network Team

Lead Agency Stewarts Care

Applications are invited for the above Senior Physiotherapist position.  A panel will be formed from which other permanent or temporary posts may be filled.

Overview of the Post

This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Physiotherapist to work as a member of the interdisciplinary team in collaboration with MDT colleagues providing services to children from 0-18 years and families who are accessing the Children's Disability Network Team.

The Senior Physiotherapist will lead in key areas of service development including developing care pathways for children with Physical Disabilities. 

Provision of evidenced based Physiotherapy intervention including 24hour postural management and orthotic assessment are key aspects of the role. 

Opportunities to provide hydrotherapy and equine therapy through Stewarts Care are available. 

Continuous Professional Development Opportunities are supported, and professional clinical supervision will be provided.   

Essential 

Physiotherapy qualification recognised by the Physiotherapists Registration Board at CORU – State CORU registration number on application, or CORU application number and date of submission if awaiting registration number.

3 years minimum post qualifying experience.

Desirable

·        Experience of 24-hour postural management and orthotic assessment

·        Experience of working with Families & Children

·        Experience of working in the area of Disabilities.

 nformal enquiries are welcomed by Liz Meaney, Children’s Disability Network Manager Tel: 01- 6518237 / 0872673258 [email protected]

Salary and qualifications are in accordance with Department of Health consolidated pay scales. Salary Scale is Physiotherapy Senior Scale €60,816-€71,609 LSI (pro-rata).