Rehabilitation Assistant: Orthopaedic Early Supported Discharge Service

Post Title:

Rehabilitation Assistant: Orthopaedic Early Supported Discharge Service

Post Status:

Temporary Specified Purpose Contract

Department

Rehabilitation Department

Location:

Beaumont Hospital, Dublin 9 

Reports to:

Head of Clinical Services

Salary:

Appointment will be made on the Physiotherapy Assistant salary sale at a point in line with Government pay policy. 

€36,651 to €45,939

Hours of work: 

Full-Time  39 hours p.week

Closing Date:

12 noon on 4/9/2026

Please note the hospital reserves the right to close the competition early should a substantial number of applications be received.

Position Summary:

The successful candidate will work as part of the Orthopaedic Rehabilitation Team in Beaumont Hospital. The role will involve domiciliary based care for patients discharged from the acute hospital. The successful candidate will be required to carry out a rehabilitation programme as advised by the Senior Physiotherapist and Occupational Therapist. 

·         Assistance with functional assistance

·         Assistance with all therapies (Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy)

·         Reviews/transfer practise

·         PADL assessments

·         Continence champion

·         Delirium champion

·         Feeding assistance

·         Fit to sit champions

·         Act as a communication partner

·         Liaison with community volunteer services

·         Onward referrals identification i.e. ALONE/telecare

·         Documentation supports

1. To attend at such times and places as may be fixed by the Board and to remain in attendance there as long as his/her services are required.
2. To carry out his/her duties under the supervision and control of the therapist in charge or such other person designated for that purpose by the Board.
3. To carry out the duties of a Rehabilitation Assistant in the hospital and at such other locations as may be required by the Chief Executive or designated officer.
4. To keep such records appropriate to his/her office as he/she may be required by the Board.

Clinical Responsibilities

·                     To assist in assessment of clients/patients and implementation of treatment programmes.  This will include direct/hands-on assistance.

·                     To assist in their provision of any therapeutic materials/equipment/aids & appliances as appropriate.

·                     To develop a rapport with clients/patients.

·                     To use his/her acquired skills and techniques with individual clients/patients and groups, as directed by the  therapist(s):

o    To organise/prepare clients/patients for treatment sessions, as directed by the therapist(s) .

o    To organise and supervise therapeutic activities, as directed by the therapist(s).

o    To adapt individual and/or group activities to facilitate clients/patients with cognitive/physical/communication difficulties.

·                     To observe general behaviour, ability and response of clients/patients, record information as requested and report their observations to the therapist(s).

·                     To liaise and communicate effectively with multidisciplinary team members as appropriate.

·                     To effectively communicate with voluntary and community agencies as required.

·                     To assist the therapist(s) with the training of students as required.

·                     The assistant may be expected to rotate between the Early Supported Discharge service and Inpatient care as required.

·                     To perform such other duties as appropriate to the post as may be assigned to him/her from time to time by the Chief Executive or such other Officer designated by the Beaumont Hospital Board.

Administrative/ Non Clinical Responsibilities

·       To assist with stock control, equipment orders, administrative tasks.

·       To comply with all relevant statutory, local and hospital regulations and policies at all times.

·       To be involved in the preparation and cleaning of materials and treatment areas.

·       To assist in keeping all relevant clinical areas clean and tidy in adherence to local Infection Control and Prevention Policies.

Selection Criteria: 

Selection criteria outline the qualifications, skills, knowledge and/or experience that the successful candidate would need to demonstrate for successful discharge of the responsibilities of the post. 

Applications will be assessed on the basis of how well candidates satisfy these criteria.

Mandatory:

·         Have the clinical and administrative capacity to fulfil the functions of the role.

·         Access to own transport to fulfil role requirements

Desirable:

·         FETAC Level 5 qualification in appropriate area (i.e. health care assistant, Physiotherapy assistant or equivalent).

·         Relevant experience in the healthcare setting (acute hospital, rehab centre etc).

Informal Enquiries ONLY to:

Name:

Ivan Clancy

Title:

Physiotherapist Manager in Charge III

Beaumont Hospital

Email address:

ivanclancy@beaumont.ie     

Telephone:

01.8092516