Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist Oncology

Our client, the Beacon Hospital, are seeking a Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist for Outpatient Oncology Care for a fixed term role.

The purpose of this role is to provide exceptional patient care with quality, respect, care, and compassion at the core of all services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and design an effective outpatient Physiotherapy Oncology Service based on patient needs.
• Assess, plan, and oversee exercise and physical activity programs for oncology patients, including class-based interventions.
• Ensure high-quality service by implementing operational procedures that follow best practices.
• Stay updated with developments and technologies to maintain job competence.
• Adapt to changes in the work environment, engaging in activities like data analysis, clinical audits, professional development, and research.
• Provide cross-cover in other areas of the Physiotherapy service, including inpatient oncology services.
• Lead the outpatient Physiotherapy Oncology service in collaboration with the Allied Therapy Manager and Oncology Service Manager.
• Participate in managing the broader Physiotherapy Service as part of the Senior Physiotherapy Management team and occasionally deputize for the Physiotherapy Manager.
• Foster positive working relationships through open communication.
• Contribute to staff induction, appraisal, and in-service training programs.
• Promote continuing education and research activities aligned with the role.
• Maintain necessary records and statistics for organizational and legal purposes, including injury/incident documentation.
• Produce a service report for the Physiotherapy Annual Report.
• Maintain an up-to-date asset register for equipment.
• Regularly review and update Oncology Policy documents or delegate this task.
• Oversee equipment safety tests in accordance with the department’s Safety Policy.
• Manage the ongoing performance reviews of junior staff members.
• Implement effective safety procedures in compliance with the Health, Safety, and Welfare at Work Act and the hospital’s values.
• Ensure faulty equipment is removed from use and restored to safe operation promptly.

Criteria/Qualifications

• Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent, eligible for membership with the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists, and CORU Registered.
• Desirable: Master's degree in oncology rehabilitation/exercise medicine / Certification in lymphoedema management / Strength and conditioning qualification.
• At least 5 years of post-graduate experience, with significant experience in oncology and relevant post-graduate training.
• Desirable: Membership in an oncology professional network.
• Note: Hours of work may vary, and evening cover may be required based on service needs.

If you are interested or would like to know more, please quote the title of the role and send your CV to permanent@Servisource.ie