Head of Discipline - PHYSIOTHERAPY

OASIS Group; Limerick; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave entitlement

Maternity Leave & Sick Pay scheme

Bike to work scheme

Tax Saver Travel Scheme

Paid Time-Off for Vacation and Sick

Job summary

Avista invites applications for the position of Head of Discipline - Physiotherapy at East Limerick Children’s Services, Limerick. The role requires strong leadership, paediatric expertise and a commitment to high-quality, person-centred care within a multidisciplinary team.

Applicants must hold a professional Physiotherapy qualification, CORU registration and demonstrate substantial post-qualification experience in children's disability services, with capacity to lead, supervise and develop

Qualifications

• Professional Physiotherapy qualification from a recognized institution.
• Current CORU registration with Health and Social Care Professionals Council.
• Postgraduate management/leadership qualification is desirable.

Skills

Leadership experience

Team leadership

Interpersonal communication

Paediatric service knowledge

Education

Professional Physiotherapy Qualification

CORU registration

Postgraduate qualification in management/leadership

Job description

Who We Are

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 Intellectual 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.

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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:103749

• 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 paediatric/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
• Paid Maternity Leave & Sick Pay scheme
• Bike to work Scheme
• Tax Saver Travel Scheme
• Paid Time-Off for Vacation and Sick Days

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

A panel may be formed from which future positions may be filled across the Limerick service.

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

Avista is an equal opportunities employer.

Closing date for receipt of applications 30th September 2026