Physiotherapist, Senior General Hospital

The Physiotherapy Service, BGH provides a service to all the wards /units and departments in Bantry General Hospital. These include acute medical, rehabilitation, Acute Medical Assessment Unit, Local Injuries Unit, Day Surgery, Endoscopy, MHS, Cardiac laboratory, St. Josephs Continuing Care Unit, and OPD Physiotherapy.

There is a strong emphasis on effective MDT working in BGH.

BGH Physiotherapy Department has a staff of over 6.6 WTE. The department also has Physiotherapy Students on Clinical Placements throughout the year.

BGH Physiotherapy Department works closely with colleagues working in PCC Physiotherapy in NW 10 / West Cork PCC and with the ICPOP and CDH outreach services in West Cork.

Purpose of the Post

· To be responsible for the provision of a high-quality Physiotherapy service in accordance with standards of professional practice.

· Carry out clinical and educational duties as required.

· To work with the Physiotherapy Manager in co-ordination, developing, and delivery of a quality client centred Physiotherapy service across the organisation and in their designated
area(s).

· To provide a physiotherapy service to patients in BGH wards.

· The post holder may rotate between all BGH Physiotherapy service areas.

· The post holder may provide cover to other areas of the service depending on service needs

· To work in conjunction with other team members in co-ordinating and developing the service to meet the needs of the population it serves in line with the objectives of the organisation.