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Job Title: Senior Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
Location: Balally

Vhi Health & Wellbeing DAC currently has a part time / 0.6 fte for a 6 month fixed term contract position for a Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist at our Vhi 360 Health Centre in Balally. The successful candidate will be an exceptionally motivated Physiotherapist who is experienced in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy and will undertake the role of providing clients with support related to rehabilitation and also their health and wellbeing.

About us
Our purpose at Vhi is to help our customers and patients live longer, stronger and healthier lives. A big part of delivering this purpose is to create a workplace culture where all colleagues feel connected, informed and motivated to do their best work. At Vhi, we have a set of shared values that drive the kind of behaviour we want and that will support colleagues to grow, develop and play a key part in our success.

Leading the way in private healthcare, we now offer an extensive range of healthcare services, including: urgent care, planned care, primary care, health screening, hospital @ home, women’s health, digital health, out of hours emergency dental care, and nurseline 24/7. The efficient running of these services is made possible by our teams of highly skilled healthcare professionals.

What we offer
In addition to offering a competitive basic salary, the offer comes with the following benefits:

• Health Insurance: comprehensive cover for yourself and your family
• Pension: Up to 10% employer contribution
• Other Benefits: Life Assurance

In addition, Vhi Health and Wellbeing refers to a range of services and programs designed to support your physical, mental, and emotional health. Services include the Vhi 360 health centre with lifestyle and complementary therapies, an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offering counselling, coaching, and expert advice, and individual support such as mindfulness resources and health coaching.

What will you do:

Principles duties and responsibilities

• The role holder, as an appropriately trained Physiotherapist, will be responsible for providing examination and treatment programmes to their case loads of clients and will be expected to
• Act independently to assess, analyse patients and determine the need for appropriate physiotherapy intervention.
• Be responsible for client assessment, development and implementation of individualised treatment plans that are client centred and in line with best practice.
• Effectively manage patients with complex conditions in conjunction with other members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Utilise a range of physiotherapy skills including education, self-management advice, therapeutic exercise, manual techniques.
• Carry out the appropriate physiotherapy treatment for each patient with due regard for the Physiotherapy Code of Professional Conduct, as outlined by the CORU.
• Completed case load and diary management as required
• Be a clinical resource for other physiotherapists.
• Communicate and work in co-operation with other team members in providing an integrated quality service, taking the lead role as required.
• Liaise with primary care colleagues as a conduit of information and ensure timely referral where appropriate.
• Communicate effectively with and provide instruction, guidance and support to, staff, clients, family, carers etc.
• Regularly audit clinical practice and initiate collaborative change that will improve standards of care and health outcomes to patients.
• Participate in Training for staff as appropriate
• Provide education where required for other members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Engage in personal development planning and performance review for self
• Develop literature to support patient information and education
• Actively work as part of a multidisciplinary team

The above is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post, which may be assigned to them from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office.

Essential requirements:

• Hold a Physiotherapy qualification recognised by the Physiotherapists Registration Board at CORU or hold a qualification in Physiotherapy awarded outside of the Republic of Ireland which has been recognised by the Physiotherapists
• Registration Board at CORU – candidates must state CORU registration number on application or CORU application number and date of submission if still awaiting registration number
• Have a minimum of 3 years clinical experience
• Must be eligible for membership to the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists

Strongly desirable:

• Musculoskeletal/Manual Therapy/Sports Medicine Masters
• Qualification and experience in teaching exercise classes
• A Strength and Conditioning qualification
• A knowledge of, and interest in, Integrative Health

Skills / competencies:

• High level of professional and personal integrity
• An interest in, or experience of Yoga, Meditation or Integrative Health.
• Experience of developing, applying and reviewing an evidence-based approach to decision making
• Proficient in navigating IT systems and comfortable using digital platforms
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively and confidently across all levels of an organisation.
• Exceptional planning and time management, effectively prioritises tasks and has the ability to manage multiple complex tasks.
• Ability to analyse and interpret data to measure success of health and wellness initiatives.
• Demonstrated alignment to the Vhi values

Sustainability

At Vhi, we believe that the health of people and the health of the planet are interconnected. That’s why we’re on a journey towards an integrated model of healthcare that puts people and the planet at its heart.

Our Commitment to Inclusion and Accessibility
At Vhi, we are on a continuous journey to build an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations at every stage of the recruitment process for candidates with disabilities, neurodivergence, or medical conditions. If you require an accommodation, please contact recruitment@vhi.ie, and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch via email.

Any information you provide will be treated confidentially within the recruitment team and used solely for the purpose of determining and providing appropriate accommodations during the application and recruitment process.

Vhi is an equal opportunities employer

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