Job Description

Job Title: Physiotherapist (Bank)

Department: Allied Therapy

Reports to: Allied Therapy Manager

Date: 2026

This is a bank position (Casual contract)

Overall Purpose of Job

We will provide exceptional patient care in an environment where quality, respect, caring and compassion are at the centre of all we do.

Key Responsibilities and Deliverables

Deliver an effective and efficient ward Physiotherapy Service based on assessment of needs.

Administer the highest quality of service by identifying and implementing operational procedures in line with best practice standards.

Keep abreast with new developments, skills and technology in Beacon Hospital, to ensure continuing competence in the job.

The hours of work are at the discretion of the Physiotherapy Manager and in line with service needs.

Management Responsibilities:

To create and promote good working relationships through open communication with all other medical and Allied Health Professionals

To participate and present in the in-service training programmes.

To actively participate in and promote continuing education and research activities consistent with the position.

To maintain appropriate records and statistics sufficient for organisational and legal purposes to include work related injuries/incidents.

To regularly review and aid the seniors in updating the Physiotherapy Cardio Respiratory and Orthopaedic Service Policy and protocol documents.

To participate in the on-call with standby rota and the weekend rota when nominated by the Allied Therapy Manager to do so.

Staff Management

To be professional, dedicated and punctual at all times.

To encourage professional development of all team members through promotion of self-learning, formal courses and in-service training.

NOTE 1. The hours of work are at the discretion of the Physiotherapy Manager and in line with service needs

Person Specification

Qualifications

Candidates must hold a degree in Physiotherapy or an equivalent qualification and be a member of the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists.

Experience

Candidates should have at least 1-year clinical experience working in an acute hospital setting is desirable.

Job Specific Competencies and Knowledge

Assessment, Clinical Reasoning and Documentation

Demonstrates ability to complete a subjective assessment of patient and their condition, including:

Patient's perceptions of their needs

Precautions to treatment

Demonstrates choice of appropriate treatment intervention through sound clinical reasoning

Recognises own limitations in clinical judgement and consults with other more experienced clinicians.

Adheres to departmental assessment templates.

Utilises references to expand knowledge of assessment tools.

Adheres to documentation protocol.

Collects basic data accurately and precisely using medical chart.

Keeps accurate statistical records electronically.

Writes progress reports to primary source of referral in a timely manner

Recognises limits in clinical - Judgement and seeks multi-Disciplinary collaboration

Protocols

Appropriately utilises post-op protocols

Personal Competencies

All posts in Beacon Hospital require a high level of flexibility to ensure the delivery of an effective and efficient service. Therefore, the post holder will be required to demonstrate flexibility as and when required by their manager or hospital management.