nrs14670-job-specification
nrs14670-job-specification
The role of Physiotherapist, Staff Grade is a key role in both community and acute health
services in Ireland. Physiotherapy services take place in both community and acute
settings throughout the HSE.
A separate panel may be formed for each of the RHA’s as a result of this campaign from
which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time
duration for Physiotherapist, Staff Grade may be filled.
Details of Service The person appointed to this role will work as part of the wider physiotherapy team, and
will also work as part of multi-disciplinary teams as required to ensure a coordinated
approach to client care. In some settings this may include being a designated key worker
for clients with complex needs
Please note more post specific information will be provided to candidates at the
‘expression of interest’ stage of the recruitment process.
Reporting The reporting relationship will be in line with the operating model of the service
Relationship
Purpose of the Post The provision of a quality Physiotherapy service in line with standards of Physiotherapy
practice. To provide quality, client-centred Physiotherapy assessment and treatment to
identified client groups at designated centres as directed by the Physiotherapy Manager.
Be responsible for goal setting in partnership with the client, family and other team
members as appropriate.
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support to service users, family, carers etc.
Document client records in accordance with professional standards and
departmental policies.
Provide a service in varied locations in line with local policy / guidelines and within
appropriate time allocation (e.g. clinic, home visits).
Work within own scope of professional competence in line with principles of best
practice, professional conduct and clinical governance.
Implement agreed policies, procedures and safe professional practice and adhere
to relevant legislation, regulations and standards.
Work in a safe manner with due care and attention to the safety of self and others.
Adequately identifies, assesses, manages and monitors risk within their area of
responsibility.
Adhere to department policies in relation to the care and safety of any equipment
supplied for the fulfilment of duty.
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Have a working knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA)
Standards as they apply to the role for example, Standards for Healthcare,
National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated
Infections, Hygiene Standards etc. and comply with associated HSE protocols for
implementing and maintaining these standards as appropriate to the role.
Support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste
initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service.
Administrative
The Physiotherapist, Staff Grade will:
Gather and analyse statistics and participate in audits as directed by the Senior
Physiotherapist / Physiotherapy Manager.
Assist in ensuring that the Physiotherapy service makes the most efficient and
effective use of developments in IT.
Keep up to date with organisational developments within the Irish Health Service.
Carry out other duties appropriate to the post as required from time to time by the
Physiotherapy Manager.
Support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste
initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service.
The above Job Specification 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 him/her from time to time and
to contribute to the development of the post while in office.
Eligibility Criteria Candidates who are graduating in 2025 are eligible to apply for this campaign.
Please refer to page 1 of the Additional Campaign Information for further
Qualifications and/ or information.
experience
Candidates must have at the latest date of application:
AND
(ii) Candidates must have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high
standard of suitability and professional ability) for the proper discharge of
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the duties of the office.
AND
2. Annual registration
(i) On appointment, practitioners must maintain annual registration on Physiotherapists
Register maintained by the Physiotherapists Registration Board at CORU
AND
(ii) Practitioners must confirm annual registration with CORU to the HSE by way of the
annual Patient Safety Assurance Certificate (PSAC).
Health
A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of
undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would
indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.
Character
Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character.
Note 1:
Individuals who qualified before 30th September 2018 and are registered or have applied
for registration under Section 91 of the Health and Social Care Professionals Act, 2005,
must hold a Physiotherapy qualification approved by CORU in order to be eligible to apply.
The list of approved qualifications under the Section 91 route can be accessed on the
attached link:
https://coru.ie/files-registration/hse-list-of-physiotherapist-qualifications.pdf
Section 91 candidates are individuals who qualified before 30th September 2018 and have
been engaged in the practice of the profession in the Republic of Ireland for a minimum of
2 years fulltime (or an aggregate of 2 years fulltime), between 1st October 2016 and 30th
September 2018 are considered to be Section 91 applicants under the Health and Social
Care Professionals Act, 2005.
Candidates who are successful at interview and who have not yet attained their
registration on the Physiotherapist Register maintained by the Physiotherapist Registration
Board at the Health & Social Care Professionals Council (CORU) will be recorded as
Dormant Registration. This means that they will remain on the panel but will not be offered
any posts until they inform the National Recruitment Service in writing that they have
attained their registration with CORU.
Other requirements To participate in emergency / evening / weekend / bank holiday / on call / rotation schemes
specific to the post / services as required, such requirements will be outlined at “expression of interest” stage.
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and/or knowledge Demonstrate sufficient clinical knowledge to carry out the duties and responsibilities of
the role.
Demonstrate an ability to apply knowledge to best practice.
Demonstrate ability to utilise supervision effectively.
Demonstrate a willingness to develop IT skills relevant to the role.
Demonstrate commitment to continuing professional development.
Display awareness and appreciation of the service user and the ability to empathise
with and treat others with dignity and respect.
Team Player
Demonstrate effective team skills.
Campaign Specific A ranking and or shortlisting exercise may be carried out on the basis of information
Selection Process supplied in your application form. The criteria for ranking and or shortlisting are based on
the requirements of the post as outlined in the eligibility criteria and skills, competencies
Ranking/Shortlisting / and/or knowledge section of this job specification. Therefore it is very important that you
Interview think about your experience in light of those requirements.
Failure to include information regarding these requirements may result in you not being
called forward to the next stage of the selection process.
Those successful at the ranking stage of this process (where applied) will be placed on an
order of merit and will be called to interview in ‘bands’ depending on the service needs of
the organisation.
Diversity, Equality and The HSE is an equal opportunities employer.
Inclusion
Employees of the HSE bring a range of skills, talents, diverse thinking and experience to
the organisation. The HSE believes passionately that employing a diverse workforce is
central to its success – we aim to develop the workforce of the HSE so that it reflects the
diversity of HSE service users and to strengthen it through accommodating and valuing
different perspectives. Ultimately this will result in improved service user and employee
experience.
The HSE is committed to creating a positive working environment whereby all employees
inclusive of age, civil status, disability, ethnicity and race, family status, gender,
membership of the Traveller community, religion and sexual orientation are respected,
valued and can reach their full potential. The HSE aims to achieve this through
development of an organisational culture where injustice, bias and discrimination are not
tolerated.
The HSE welcomes people with diverse backgrounds and offers a range of supports and
resources to staff, such as those who require a reasonable accommodation at work
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because of a disability or long term health condition.
For further information on the HSE commitment to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion, please
visit the Diversity, Equality and Inclusion web page at
https://www.hse.ie/eng/staff/resources/diversity/
Code of Practice The Health Service Executive will run this campaign in compliance with the Code of
Practice prepared by the Commission for Public Service Appointments (CPSA).
The CPSA is responsible for establishing the principles that should be followed when
making an appointment. These are set out in the CPSA Code of Practice. The Code
outlines the standards that should be adhered to at each stage of the selection process
and sets out the review and appeal mechanisms open to candidates should they be
unhappy with a selection process.
The reform programme outlined for the Health Services may impact on this role and as structures change the Job
Specification may be reviewed.
This Job Specification is a guide to the general range of duties assigned to the post holder. It is intended to be neither
definitive nor restrictive and is subject to periodic review with the employee concerned.
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Physiotherapist Staff Grade
Terms and Conditions of Employment
Tenure The current vacancies available are permanent/specified purpose and whole time/part-time.
The posts are pensionable. A separate panel may be formed for each of the RHA’s as a
result of this campaign from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose
vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. The tenure of these posts will be
indicated at “expression of interest” stage.
Appointment as an employee of the Health Service Executive is governed by the Health Act
2004 and the Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Act 2004 and
Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Amendment Act 2013.
New appointees to any grade start at the minimum point of the scale. Incremental credit
will be applied for recognised relevant service in Ireland and abroad (Department of
Health Circular 2/2011). Incremental credit is normally granted on appointment, in
respect of previous experience in the Civil Service, Local Authorities, Health Service and
other Public Service Bodies and Statutory Agencies.
Working Week The standard working week applying to the post is to be confirmed at Job Offer stage.
Superannuation This is a pensionable position with the HSE. The successful candidate will upon
appointment become a member of the appropriate pension scheme. Pension scheme
membership will be notified within the contract of employment. Members of pre-existing
pension schemes who transferred to the HSE on the 01 st January 2005 pursuant to
Section 60 of the Health Act 2004 are entitled to superannuation benefit terms under the
HSE Scheme which are no less favourable to those which they were entitled to at 31 st
December 2004
Age The Public Service Superannuation (Age of Retirement) Act, 2018* set 70
years as the compulsory retirement age for public servants.
Public servants, joining the public service or re-joining the public service after
a 26 week break, after 1 January 2013 are members of the Single Pension
Scheme and have a compulsory retirement age of 70.
Probation Every appointment of a person who is not already a permanent officer of the Health Service
Executive or of a Local Authority shall be subject to a probationary period of 12 months as
stipulated in the Department of Health Circular No.10/71.
Protection of Children The welfare and protection of children is the responsibility of all HSE staff. You must be
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Guidance and aware of and understand your specific responsibilities under the Children First Act 2015,
Legislation the Protections for Persons Reporting Child Abuse Act 1998 in accordance with Section
2, Children First National Guidance and other relevant child safeguarding legislation and
policies.
Some staff have additional responsibilities such as Line Managers, Designated Officers
and Mandated Persons. You should check if you are a Designated Officer and / or a
Mandated Person and be familiar with the related roles and legal responsibilities.
For further information, guidance and resources please visit: HSE Children First
webpage.
Infection Control Have a working knowledge of Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards
as they apply to the role for example, Standards for Healthcare, National Standards for
the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections, Hygiene Standards etc.
and comply with associated HSE protocols for implementing and maintaining these
standards as appropriate to the role.
Health & Safety It is the responsibility of line managers to ensure that the management of safety, health
and welfare is successfully integrated into all activities undertaken within their area of
responsibility, so far as is reasonably practicable. Line managers are named and roles
and responsibilities detailed in the relevant Site Specific Safety Statement (SSSS).
Note: Detailed roles and responsibilities of Line Managers are outlined in local SSSS.
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A template SSSS and guidelines are available on the National Health and Safety Function, here:
https://www.hse.ie/eng/staff/safetywellbeing/about%20us/
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See link on health and safety web-pages to latest Incident Management Policy