Physiotherapist

Location: On site / Dublin, Co. Dublin, D06 TN66, Ireland
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Medical & Healthcare Physiotherapist
Annual Salary range:from € 19.00 to € 21.00

Location:Rathgar, Dublin 6

Job Type:Full-time, Permanent (39 hours per week)

Orwell Healthcare is one of Dublin's most respected healthcare providers, renowned for delivering exceptional care to our residents since 1987. We operate across two locations in Rathgar:

• Orwell Private:Convalescence, Long-Term Care and Acquired Brain Injury Unit
• Orwell Queen of Peace:Long-Term Care

Our vision is to provide a continuum of high-quality, person-centred care in a friendly, homely and luxurious environment. Services include residential long- and short-term care, dementia care, acquired brain injury care, respite care and home care support.

Orwell Healthcare is seeking to recruit Physiotherapist for our facility in Rathgar, Dublin 6. This is an excellent opportunity for compassionate and dedicated professionals who are committed to delivering high quality, person centred care. As a key member of our care team, the main role is to provide high standard, person centred individual care and rehabilitation services to residents/clients with a focus on promoting independence and improving quality of life through the services available in Orwell Healthcare.

• To operate in accordance with HIQA standards and the Health Act 2007 and other relevant legislation.
• Be familiar with the policies and procedures of Orwell Healthcare relevant to the role as a Physiotherapist.
• To maintain a level of professional integrity in accordance with Orwell Healthcare policies and procedures, employment contract, philosophy of care and mission statement.

• Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy
• CORU registration as a Physiotherapist
• Minimum of 1 year of experience
• The desire to be part of a team
• Genuine passion for working in healthcare and to provide person centred care
• Experience with Neuro/Rehab and Acquired Brain Injury an advantage
• Good level of spoken and written English

• Assess residents and develop, implement, monitor, and review physiotherapy and rehabilitation goals.
• Support residents with acquired brain injury (ABI) to maximise independence, wellbeing, and quality of life through person centred rehabilitation programmes.
• Deliver individual and group physiotherapy interventions using evidence based techniques.
• Educate residents and their families on therapy programmes and health conditions.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to achieve rehabilitation outcomes.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and report changes in residents' conditions to relevant healthcare professionals.
• Provide moving and handling advice, undertake baseline and post fall assessments, and support the management of long term care residents.
• Liaise with external agencies and healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care.
• Participate in restraint reviews, audits, and other quality improvement activities as required.
• To maintain the privacy and dignity of the residents.
• To work within statutory policies & procedures of Orwell Healthcare.

• Strong physiotherapy assessment and rehabilitation skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience supporting individuals with ABI, cognitive impairment, or responsive behaviours.
• Good manual handling and mobility support skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organisational and record keeping skills.
• Flexible, adaptable, and resident focused approach.

• Competitive rate of pay for the right candidate
• Paid mandatory training
• Company pension
• Continuous Professional Development and upskilling opportunities
• Employee referral bonus
• Tax saver schemes (Bus, Rail, Bike to Work)
• Bike storage
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Company events and social gatherings

We're committed to creating a workplace where people enjoy coming to work and where they feel valued for the positive difference they make.

All job offers are subject to:

• Satisfactory references
• Garda Vetting

Licence/Certification:

• BSc in Physiotherapy.
• Current CORU registration

Orwell Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer.