Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist – Upper Limb Rehabilitation

Job title:

Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist – Upper Limb Rehabilitation

Company

Sports Surgery Clinic

Job description

UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic are currently recruiting for a Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist – Upper Limb Rehabilitation.The Clinical Specialist position offers a unique opportunity to provide clinical leadership and expertise within an interdisciplinary team of specialists. It is focussed on upper limb injuries with a specialised focus on the shoulder. The role involves assessing and treating injuries, designing and implementing rehabilitation pathways and collaborating with the team to enhance the management of upper limb injuries.WHY UPMC SSC?As one of the leading examples of clinical rehabilitation excellence in Ireland, UPMC SSC is dedicated to advancing upper limb rehabilitation practices while utilizing the latest technologies to improve patient care. At UPMC SSC, you will work alongside sports and exercise medicine consultants, orthopaedic and neurosurgery consultants. Your team will include consultant physiotherapists, rehabilitation physiotherapists, biomechanists, and strength & conditioning coaches.Your expertise will contribute to our mission of delivering unparalleled patient care and innovative treatment methods.Key Responsibilities:Clinical Leadership

• Lead the upper limb rehabilitation service, providing expert consultation and joint working with staff to manage patient care through the rehabilitation pathway.
• Lead upper limb stream caseload, assess 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 upper limb 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 upper limb rehabilitation cases.
• Develop and monitor clinical standards for upper limb 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 roster, time management, and scheduling of upper limb 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 upper limb rehabilitation.

Stakeholder Relationships

• Market the service to key stakeholders, including patients, consultants, and commissioning groups.
• Refer patients to appropriate orthopaedic/neuro consultants, sports and exercise medicine consultants, and other tertiary services.
• Serve as an information resource and establish collaborative links with local and national advanced practitioners.

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.

Teamwork

• Suggest and promote creative ideas and approaches to improve individual and team performance.
• Offer extended scopes of practice to optimise patient management within a clinic setting (in line with services developed by the Director of Sports Medicine).

Professional Development

• Maintain a clean, safe environment in adherence to UPMC SSC’s standards.
• Safeguard the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
• Manage and maintain hospital records effectively to meet legal and regulatory requirements.
• Support the investigation of clinical complaints and incidents, ensuring continuous improvement in service delivery.
• Adhere to health and safety policies, report any accidents or incidents, and use protective equipment as required.
• Participate in governance activities to ensure high standards of care.

QUALIFICATIONS:Essential:

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

Desirable:

• PhD in the field of Sports Medicine.

RESISTRATIONS

• Candidate must be a member of CORU.
• ISCP membership preferable.

EXPERIENCE and SKILLS

• 7 years post-graduate experience.
• Further qualifications or knowledge in clinical specialist area of upper limb 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 upper limb injuries and rehabilitation.

DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE

• Experience working with and delivering services to sporting organisations.
• Proficient in the use of testing equipment for upper limb rehabilitation.

Expected salary

Location

Ireland

Job date

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 01:00:57 GMT

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