Educator & Practitioner in Physiotherapy

Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI); Dublin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) invites applications for a Teacher Practitioner in Physiotherapy. The role focuses on designing, delivering and assessing physiotherapy education across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, with a special emphasis on Neurology and Gerontology.

The candidate will mentor students and collaborate with clinical sites. The successful applicant will contribute to the School’s teaching strategy, engage in interprofessional education, and support quality

Qualifications

• Eligible to be registered as a physiotherapist in Ireland.
• Extensive post‑registration physiotherapy experience.
• Experience in education or training delivery is preferred.
• Excellent presentation and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to design and deliver effective education.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Flexibility in working schedule; postgraduate qualification is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design, development and delivery of educational programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, with emphasis on Neurology and Gerontology.
• Provide a wide range of physiotherapy teaching in core areas within clinical contexts and ensure alignment with best practice.
• Act as a role model and mentor for healthcare professional students.
• Liaise with clinical teaching sites and participate in quality assurance and accreditation activities.
• Support outreach events, student affairs initiatives and ongoing programme development.

Skills

Excellent presentation

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

Ireland physiotherapist registration

Job description

Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) invites applications for a Teacher Practitioner in Physiotherapy. The role focuses on designing, delivering and assessing physiotherapy education across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, with a special emphasis on Neurology and Gerontology.

The candidate will mentor students and collaborate with clinical sites. The successful applicant will contribute to the School’s teaching strategy, engage in interprofessional education, and support quality