Senior Physiotherapist, Respiratory Care (Paediatric Cystic Fibrosis)

HSE Mid West•Limerick, PA

About The Position

To work with the Physiotherapist Manager or designated person in ensuring the co-ordination, development and delivery of a quality, client centred physiotherapy service for paediatric patients with cystic fibrosis (PWCF) across and between networks in the geographical area. To organise and oversee the service development with paediatric and adult cystic fibrosis (CF) colleagues Be aware of and perform high quality respiratory assessment and treatment specific to Cystic Fibrosis including but not limited to lung function testing, autogenic drainage and the use of accessory devices. To carry out physiotherapy assessment and treatment on inpatient wards, outpatient clinics and outpatient settings Perform musculoskeletal, neurological and developmental assessments as needed as part a member of the multidisciplinary team, collaborating with other professionals, families and agencies To design and implement home exercise programmes for PWCF incorporating respiratory and global exercise. Identify infants/children who may need referral to early intervention and children services. Incorporate evidence-based literature into paediatric CF practice Work as a team member within the paediatric service to ensure continuity of care. To carry out clinical and educational duties as required to maintain the service. Support or participate in research involving infants, children, parents, or caregiver’s in Neonatal/paediatric care units Communicate, demonstrate, and evaluate physiotherapy care processes with other professionals and caregivers Pursue active commitment to continuous education in practice topics related to cystic fibrosis/paediatrics To be responsible for the provision of a high quality Physiotherapy service in accordance with standards of professional practice Measure and evaluate performance of the service Provide Cross-cover across the neonatology and paediatric service. Provide on-call and weekend physiotherapy cover

Responsibilities

Work with the Physiotherapist Manager to ensure the coordination, development, and delivery of a quality, client-centered physiotherapy service for paediatric patients with cystic fibrosis (PWCF).
Organise and oversee service development with paediatric and adult cystic fibrosis (CF) colleagues.
Perform high-quality respiratory assessment and treatment specific to Cystic Fibrosis, including lung function testing, autogenic drainage, and the use of accessory devices.
Carry out physiotherapy assessment and treatment on inpatient wards, outpatient clinics, and outpatient settings.
Perform musculoskeletal, neurological, and developmental assessments as needed as part of a member of the multidisciplinary team, collaborating with other professionals, families, and agencies.
Design and implement home exercise programmes for PWCF incorporating respiratory and global exercise.
Identify infants/children who may need referral to early intervention and children services.
Incorporate evidence-based literature into paediatric CF practice.
Work as a team member within the paediatric service to ensure continuity of care.
Carry out clinical and educational duties as required to maintain the service.
Support or participate in research involving infants, children, parents, or caregiver’s in Neonatal/paediatric care units
Communicate, demonstrate, and evaluate physiotherapy care processes with other professionals and caregivers
Pursue active commitment to continuous education in practice topics related to cystic fibrosis/paediatrics
Be responsible for the provision of a high quality Physiotherapy service in accordance with standards of professional practice
Measure and evaluate performance of the service
Provide Cross-cover across the neonatology and paediatric service.
Provide on-call and weekend physiotherapy cover