Head of Discipline - PHYSIOTHERAPY

Avista; Limerick; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave entitlement

Bike to work Scheme

Paid Time-Off for Vacation and Sick

Job summary

Avista is seeking a Head of Discipline - Physiotherapy for East Limerick Childrens Services, Limerick, for a 12-month period. Salary is subject to public sector experience and pro-rating for hours.

The successful candidate will hold a professional physiotherapy qualification, CORU registration, and at least five years of post-qualification pediatric experience, with leadership experience and a track record in multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Professional Physiotherapy Qualification from a recognized third level institution.
• Current CORU registration.
• Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience in pediatric/children’s disability physiotherapy.
• Proven leadership experience in healthcare or disability services.
• Experience with Children’s Disability Network Teams or integrated service models.
• Full Driver's Licence and own car.
• Permit to work in Ireland.
• Postgraduate qualification in management/leadership.
• Knowledge of policies and procedures related to children’s disability services.
• Experience in quality improvement initiatives and clinical pathway development.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivation & initiative

Lifelong learning

Policy knowledge (child disability)

Quality improvement & clinical paths

Education

Physiotherapy degree

CORU registration

Postgraduate management/leadership

Job description

We are a person-centred, rights-based organisation that is dedicated to improving the lives of children and adults with intellectual disabilities. We currently provide services in Limerick, North Tipperary, and Dublin. Our mission at Avista is to work together with the people we support to live their best lives through the delivery of quality services while promoting their roles as active citizens in an inclusive society.

Description

Avista is a person-centred, rights-based organisation that is dedicated to improving the lives of children and adults with disabilities. We provide a wide range of services including Day, Residential and Respite supports to both children and adults in various locations across Dublin, Limerick and North Tipperary.

Avista is looking for candidates who are committed to supporting people with Disabilities and their families, in a person-centred, community based, socially inclusive manner in accordance with our core values and ethos and underpinned by quality, best practice and research.

JOB ADVERTISEMENT

APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION:

Head of Discipline - PHYSIOTHERAPY

EAST LIMERICK CHILDREN’S SERVICES, LIMERICK

(12 MONTHS)

*Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience and pro-rated for hours of work.

REF: 105961

• Professional Physiotherapy Qualification from a recognized third level institution.
• Current registration with CORU (Health and Social Care Professionals Council).
• Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience in physiotherapy work with significant pediatric/children’s disability experience.
• Proven management or leadership experience in healthcare or disability services.
• Strong working knowledge of children’s disability services in Ireland.
• Experience working within Children’s Disability Network Teams or similar integrated service models.
• Experience of multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary team working.
• Full Drivers Licence and use of own car.
• Permit to work in Ireland.
• Be self-motivated and willing to work as part of a team as well as on their own initiative.
• Have an organisational commitment to lead through the Avista Core Values and vision.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• The ability to successfully manage deadlines and teams.
• A willingness to learn and develop professionally.
• Experience in providing Clinical Supervision
• Proficiency in the English language.
• Postgraduate qualification in management / leadership.
• Knowledge of Policies and Procedures related to children’s disability services.
• Experience in quality improvement initiatives and clinical pathway development.

*Applicants should possess Level 3 Behavioural Competencies of Avista competency framework

Why work with us?

• Supportive and innovative working environment.
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Bike to work Scheme
• Paid Time-Off for Vacation and Sick Days

Closing date for receipt of applications 5pm Friday 13th November 2026

Avista reserves the right to close the competition early should a sufficient number of applications be received.

“A panel may be formed from which current and future Full Time, Part Time, Permanent or Temporary vacancies across Avista may be filled.”

Avista is a public body and subject to Freedom of Information and Data Protection Requests.

Avista is an equal opportunities employer.