Staff Grade Physiotherapist (Paediatrics)
Cork, County Cork, Ireland · Full Time
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- Experience
- Any
- Salary
- EUR 45,514 – EUR 65,068 / year
- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 5 days ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Education
- Physiotherapy qualification recognized by CORU
- Eligibility
- Applicants must have the legal right to reside and work in Ireland and meet professional registration criteria with CORU or have applied for registration under Section 91 of the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005.
- Resume
- Required to apply
Where you'll work
Job description
About the Position
Horizons Cork is looking to hire a committed and enthusiastic Physiotherapist to join the Children's Disability Network Team 9, covering North Cork City and Blarney. This is a full-time, permanent role involving interdisciplinary teamwork to support children with complex needs including physical disabilities, intellectual disabilities, and autism along with their families.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide physiotherapy services to children with complex disabilities within various settings such as clinics, hydrotherapy pools, preschools, schools including special schools, children's homes, and community locations.
- Assess and monitor physical development, postural management, and prescribe necessary equipment.
- Collaborate with colleagues and families in goal setting and deliver individual and group interventions.
- Work closely with CHO4 Physical Disability Support Services to manage and evaluate complex physical and orthopedic requirements including posture, muscle length, tone, and hip and spinal surveillance.
- Engage in ongoing service delivery with regular supervision from senior professionals to enhance skills.
Candidate Requirements
- Must hold a recognised Physiotherapy qualification approved by the Physiotherapists Registration Board at CORU.
- Registered on the Physiotherapists Register maintained by CORU or have submitted proof of application under Section 91 of the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005.
- Demonstrate sufficient knowledge, professional ability, and suitability for effective performance of duties.
- Possess a full, clean driving licence and have access to a vehicle for travel between multiple service locations including the Enable Ireland campus in Curraheen.
- Have legal rights to live and work in Ireland at the time of application.
Salary and Terms
The salary is structured according to the Department of Health & Children Consolidated Scales as of June 1, 2026, ranging from €45,514 up to €65,068 with incremental steps in between.
Additional Information
Informal queries can be directed to Conor McNally, Children’s Disability Network Manager at 0860676089. Applications must be submitted by Friday, 31st July 2026. Shortlisting may be conducted based on application materials. A panel of candidates may be formed for future openings across all Children’s Disability Network Teams managed by Horizons Cork as the Lead Agency, applicable for permanent, temporary, full-time, or part-time Staff Grade Physiotherapist roles.