Qualifications
Physiotherapist specialising in PoTS/ HSD/ EDS (Location: Nutgrove, Dublin)
Job Type: Part Time
About Us
McGowan Physio is a dedicated physiotherapy, exercise, and health clinic empowering individuals to manage their health independently. We specialise in thorough assessments, education, and customised treatment programmes. Our focus is primarily on adolescents and young people, but we treat people of all ages.
We have a special interest in scoliosis, pain, young athletes, hypermobility and PoTS. We take a holistic approach, involving the whole family and prioritising mind and body.
Job Summary
We are looking for a dynamic and motivated physiotherapist keen to specialise in the management of Hypermobility (HSD), Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS), and Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (PoTS). The role may involve adults and/or the paediatric population.
This is a part‐time role based in Dublin, with the possibility to build to a full‐time caseload. The Physiotherapist will conduct thorough assessments, develop and implement individualised treatment programmes, and provide education on conditions such as HSD, EDS and PoTS. The role includes working closely with patients and their families, monitoring progress and adapting treatments to achieve optimal outcomes.
Main duties of the job
* Once trained, independently manage a complex clinical caseload.
* Liaise with other members of the MDT and with doctors involved in the patient's care.
* Contribute to service evaluation and improvement.
* Promote and engage in clinical research and evidence‐based practice within our services when possible.
* Provide expert guidance and education to patients, families, and colleagues on the conditions.
* Ensure high standards of documentation, patient safety, and clinical governance.
What We're Looking For
Registration
* Coru registration
* ISCP registration
Experience
* Experience in rheumatology, musculoskeletal, or spinal physiotherapy.
* Ideally with experience in paediatrics.
* Good clinical reasoning and diagnostic skills.
* Strong leadership, communication, and multidisciplinary collaboration skills.
* Passion for service development, innovation, and improving patient outcomes.
Person Specification Qualifications – Essential
* Physiotherapy degree
* Coru registration
* ISCP registration
Qualifications – Desirable
* Post‐graduate training in relevant areas
* Keen desire to learn
Experience – Desirable
* Previous experience working with patients with HSD, EDS or PoTS
* Previous experience working with adolescent or paediatric population
Essential Skills & Abilities
* Ability to identify and act upon adverse clinical signs
* Communicate complex information clearly to patients, carers, team and other health professionals
* Excellent time management skills with the ability to organise and prioritise
* Excellent ability to work effectively in a team environment
* Provide a high standard of clear, concise written and verbal reports in English
* Self‐direct learning, critical thinking and evaluation of own learning needs
* Work in a stressful and unpredictable environment and manage own stress
* Good level of IT skills and computer literacy
Desirable Skills & Abilities
* Good clinical reasoning skills and ability to discuss these in the management of highly complex cases
* Comprehensive level of clinical assessment across rheumatological, neuro, spinal, MSK and orthopaedic presentations
* Diagnose complex problems and formulate management plans
* Good teaching and training skills
* Ability to undertake clinical audit and research
* Clear, strong presentation skills
Disposition and Attributes – Essential
* Excellent concentration and calm manner
* Self‐motivated with a clear vision of the role and a commitment to the speciality
* Works in a flexible manner and adapts to changing environments
* Enthusiastic and motivated to share knowledge and training across the team
* Professional manner and appearance
Salary
Salary TBD
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