Monday 20 May 2013

Working in Ireland





Let’s not forget that there are still some jobs here at home!




Once we receive our final exam transcripts we can register with the ISCP as full members for the first time.


Registration with the ISCP for UCD graduates costs €270 and if you registered as an undergraduate member the registration fee of €40 is waived.


You can download the forms and get more information here : ISCP Registration


Irish Hospitals

While there are fewer jobs than before there are still some opportunities for graduates in Irish Hospitals.

 

Check out these website for any jobs advertised by the HSE.


HSE Careers

Public Jobs



Don’t forget to keep in touch with the Physiotherapists and Physiotherapy manager from the teaching hospitals. They may keep you in mind and let you know if a job comes up.


Physio Assistant

Many hospitals also take on Physio Assistants which would give you a chance to get some experience in the area.

Harolds Cross, Loughlinstown , NRH  and others have taken on newly graduates in Physio assistant roles. Keep an eye on the careers section of the websites or else contact the hospitals directly. 

Our Lady's Harolds Cross

National Rehabilitation Hospital


Nursing Homes

Nursing homes offer a great source of potential employment and with an aging population this is an area that will continue to grow.  

Many of the larger nursing homes already have a physiotherapy service in place but many smaller ones and even some of the big ones won't be offering the service. Drop in your CV and let them know what we can offer them and you might be lucky!

Check out this interview with a Physiotherapist working in an Irish nursing home for an idea of what to expect.  Working in Nursing Homes in Ireland

Public nursing homes will advertise on the sites listed above. Check out some of the other job sites to see any jobs advertised in Private nursing homes. 

jobs.ie
Irishjobs.ie
Indeed.ie





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Sunday 19 May 2013

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CPD- Continued Professional Development.


Don’t forget Physiotherapy is constantly evolving. It’s important to brush up on skills and learn new ones too!




This is a list of some exciting ways to build up CPD points:






L.S.

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Thursday 16 May 2013

Post Graduate Opportunities


Postgraduate opportunities are available in several Universities either as taught or research programmes. University College Dublin, University of Limerick, Trinity College Dublin and Royal College of Surgeons Ireland offer post graduate training for Physiotherapists.
University College Dublin
 UCD School of Public Health, Physiotherapy & Population Science
The following programmes are available
·         MSc Physiotherapy (Pre-Registration)
·         Graduate Diploma in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
·         MSc Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
·         Graduate Diploma Sports Physiotherapy
·         MSc Sports Physiotherapy
·         Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
·         Neuromusculoskeletal Physiotherapy
·         Graduate Diploma/MSc Healthcare (Acupuncture) 
·         MSc/GradDip/Grad Cert Advanced Physiotherapy Studies
·         MSc/Grad Dip/Grad Cert Advanced Physiotherapy Studies
·         Occupational and Environmental Studies
These programmes differ in duration and each has its own specific entry requirements. Cost details can be found at http://www.ucd.ie/registry/adminservices/fees/2012  .For more information regarding post graduate physiotherapy courses please contact: physio.therapy@ucd.ie

University of Limerick
University of Limerick offers the following post graduate certificates for qualified physiotherapists.
·         Postgraduate Certificate in Musculoskeletal Therapy
·         Postgraduate Certificate in Neurological Rehabilitation
·         Postgraduate Certificate in Pain
·         Postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Clinical Practice
MSc in Advanced Healthcare Practice is also available as a taught programme, Research opportunities are also available for Masters and Structured PhD degrees.
More details can be found at www.ul.ie under Department of Clinical Therapies. For further information contact: Tel +353-61-234232 | Fax +353-61-234251 | e-mail: clinicaltherapies@ul.ie
Trinity College Dublin
The following post graduate courses are available, either as research or taught courses.
·         Doctor in Philosophy, Physiotherapy (Full-Time) - (PGD)
·         Doctor in Philosophy, Physiotherapy (Part-Time) - (PGD)
·         Master in Science, Physiotherapy (Full-Time) - (PGR)
·         Master in Science, Physiotherapy (Part-Time) - (PGR)
·         Master in Science, Physiotherapy (Part-Time) - (PGR)
·         Respiratory Physiotherapy (M.Sc. / P.Grad. Dip.) - (PGT)
Further info can be obtained at http://www.medicine.tcd.ie/physiotherapy or by contacting officers at +353 1 8962110 or Physio@tcd.ie


Royal College of Surgeons Ireland
School of Postgraduate Studies
The School oversees higher degrees (PhD, MD, MCh and MSc) by research, postdoctoral training and workshops for supervisors and thesis examiners. It also oversees taught Masters Programmes within the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. Physiotherapy forth level courses available include:
·         MSc/Postgraduate Diploma Neurology and Gerontology
·         Opportunities to achieve PhD or MSc by research are also offered by the School of Physiotherapy.
More information can be found at http://www.rcsi.ie/school_physiotherapy_courses
The School of Physiotherapy can be contacted at: physiotherapy@rcsi.ie or Tel: 00 353 1 402 2397
Further studies can be done in the UK, European Union Countries and other counties worldwide which recognise the degree from UCD.

D.R
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Wednesday 15 May 2013

Working abroad; New Zealand



A job of your dreams, a less  stressed life, what more can you ask for!  There are all sorts of opportunities to get outdoors, explore a lively cultural scene and enjoy the lifestyle you've always dreamed of in New Zealand.





 Here is a link to what life in New Zealand is like:  http://www.newzealandnow.govt.nz/videos/nz-now?utm_source=m-savvy&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=OffshoreWork3


Now back to the main issue:

 Registration Process

Applicants must seek registration under the Health Practioners Competence Assurance Act 2003.


  • To gain registration in New Zealand as a physiotherapist under the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance (HPCA) Act 2003 competence must be demonstrated in cardiopulmonary, musculoskeletal and neurological physiotherapy in all the nine areas illustrated in Physiotherapy Competencies for physiotherapy practice in New Zealand, which can be viewed here:http://www.physioboard.org.nz/docs/PHYSIO_Competencies_09_for_web.pdf.
  • Registration Process Applicants must seek registration under the Health Practioners Competence Assurance Act 2003.
  • There are no mandatory exams set by the board however you may be required to sit a competence examination if sufficient evidence of competence has not been adequately demonstrated.

                                                             Requirements

➢ Part One Application Guidance Notes
➢ Part Two Application Form
➢ Part Three Checklist
➢ Part Four The Treaty of Waitangi
➢ Part Five Competency Templates
➢ Part Six Curriculum Vitae Template
➢ Part Seven Reflective Statement Template
➢ Part Eight Validation of Work History Form
➢ Part Nine Confirmation of Fitness to Practise Form 

 Initial Basic Grade Salary

Approximately NZ $60,000 - $70,000

                                                                     Cost

Application Fee NZ $1,200.00 (non-refundable)

                                                             Useful Websites

Job Opportunites

There are over a 1000 jobs advertised by recruitment websites in New Zealand including :
Wish you well in New Zealand and hoping to meet you in another life, maybe one of the CPD  workshops. Who knows!
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Working Abroad- Have you ever dreamt of working in Australia?



Registration Process

To gain registration, there are two possible options. It appears that as Irish graduates, the optimal way to go about registration is to apply for the second option (Assessment of Equivalence), and if you do not fulfil the sufficient criteria, you will directly enter stage 2 of option 1.

Option One: Assessment of Physiotherapists Who Intend to Apply to the Physiotherapy Board of Australia for General Registration
1. Initial Assessment
2. Written Assessment: MCQ (held twice anually worldwide)
3. Clinical Assessment: Treat 3 real patients from each core area (must be taken in Australia)
4. APA Final Certificate is issued once stages 1 to 3 are fulfilled

Option Two: assessment of equivalence of qualification
1. Apply for assessment of equivalence (university submit documents in substantial detail regarding all aspects of the qualification and course structure)
2. Qualification either meets or does not meet criteria. If it meets criteria, issued with APC certificate of Substantial Equivalence and apply for General Registration. If not, approved for Written Assessment (part 2 above).

General Registration (once option one or two completed)

                                                        Requirements


Certified copy of passport, certified copy of licence to practice, certified copies of all relevant academic qualifications, Curriculum Vitae



 Basic Grade Initial Salary

$60, 000 AUD

  Costs

___________________________________________________________
Option 1                       Initial Assessment                    $990
                                   Written Exam                            $1650
                                  Clinical Exam                            $1100-$1155
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Option 2                      Assessment of Equivalence     $1430
____________________________________________________________
General Registration                                                     $196
____________________________________________________________


IMPORTANT NOTE: Physiotherapists who hold full registration and a current annual practising certificate issued by the Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand can apply for General Registration directly to the Physiotherapy Board of Australia under the Trans Tasman Mutual Recognition Agreement (TTMRA).

 Useful Websites






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