Physiotherapy Assistants (2)

Physiotherapy Assistants (2) (Location: Remote)

Job Type Contract

Description

About the Irish Lung Fibrosis Association

The Irish Lung Fibrosis Association (ILFA) is a small but rapidly growing charity that supports people with lung fibrosis and their families across Ireland. Lung fibrosis is a progressive, life limiting disease, and ILFA provides education and supports to help and empower those who are affected by it. We also advocate on behalf of our community and engage in research that leads to better healthcare services and other positive outcomes. In a recent member survey ILFA was rated 8.8 out of 10 for member satisfaction.

About this post

Would you like to be at the cutting edge of patient-centred research in Ireland? If so, this role is your chance to lead a groundbreaking study that could change the way lung fibrosis services are delivered across Ireland.

Studies show that engaging in pulmonary rehabilitation improves outcomes lung fibrosis patients and yet in a 2022 survey conducted by ILFA in conjunction with the Irish Thoracic Society, 75% of respondents had never been offered pulmonary rehabilitation. ILFA would like to change that by building on prior studies to demonstrate for a larger cohort, that virtual pulmonary rehabilitation is safe and effective. Recommendations for scaling a safe and effective virtual pulmonary rehabilitation programme for lung fibrosis patients will be made to the HSE to inform patient care going forward.

This project, funded by the HSE under Section 39 funding provides an opportunity for the right leader to make a difference in the way pulmonary rehabilitation is delivered in Ireland.

Summary of post

We are seeking to fill two Physiotherapy Assistant roles, one full time (37.5 hours per week) and one part time (20 hours per week) on a nine-month contract working under the supervision and guidance of a Senior Respiratory Therapist to deliver two waves of eight-week pulmonary rehabilitation courses as part of a virtual pulmonary rehabilitation pilot programme.

The duties of the post are

• Assist Senior Physiotherapist in implementing the virtual pulmonary rehabilitation programme.
• Develop and organise materials and equipment necessary for therapy sessions.
• Gather patient reported data during sessions and enter it into the information system.
• Monitor classes for health and safety, reporting any incidents and supporting the Senior Physiotherapist in incident response as required.
• Maintain accurate records, schedule appointments and classes, track attendance, and manage related documentation.
• Assist in the preparation and delivery of educational sessions.
• Other related duties as required.

Qualifications

• A relevant QQI Level 5 qualification in areas such as Healthcare Support, Nursing Studies, or Community Care, including specific modules in Physiotherapy Assistant Theory and Practice.
• Experience in working with individuals with a chronic and/or respiratory disease is desirable but not necessary.
• Experience with group exercise work or rehabilitation classes is also desirable but not necessary.
• Willingness to support the work as part of a small, dedicated team.
• Right to live and work in Ireland
• Candidates 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

More information about the role can be found here:

Career Level Basic Grade

Education Level A Relevant QQI Level 5 Qualification In Areas Such As Healthcare Support, Nursing Studies, Or Community Care, Including Specific Modules In Physiotherapy Assistant Theory And Practice.

Salary FT 37.5 Hours/week/PT 20 Hours/week (€35,788-€44,984) Annual HSE Scale - Pro-rated To A Contract Ending 31/12/2026 And Pro-rated For Part-time.

Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists,