Locum Physiotherapist

spectrumhealth; Ireland; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum Health is seeking a Physiotherapist to provide high-quality assessment and treatment across multiple sites in Ireland. The role is a locum with full-time hours available and requires willingness to travel nationwide to cover absences and peak demand.

Registered or eligible with CORU on the Physiotherapists Register and CORU-approved qualification are essential. Expect 20–40 hours per week with flexible site coverage and adherence to governance and GDPR standards.

Qualifications

• CORU registration or eligibility to register (Physiotherapist).
• CORU-approved physiotherapy qualification.
• 2–3 years post-qualification clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver physiotherapy assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning across sites.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in line with CORU and Spectrum Health standards.
• Travel to and cover multiple locations on schedule, including short notice.
• Liaise with local clinical leads and admin staff to ensure continuity of care.
• Manage caseload prioritisation and discharge planning.
• Keep clear clinical records for handovers between sites.
• Adhere to governance, safeguarding, incident reporting and GDPR/data protection.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Communication

Time management

Driving licence

Education

CORU registration (Physiotherapist)

CORU-approved physiotherapy qualification

Job description

Contract Type: Locum (full-time hours available)
Location: Nationwide — travel required across Spectrum Health sites (Ireland)
Reports to: Physiotherapy Lead / Clinical Manager

Role Purpose

To provide high-quality, client-centred physiotherapy assessment and treatment across Spectrum Health services, covering absences, peaks in demand, and service gaps at short notice across multiple sites nationwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver physiotherapy assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning for clients across assigned sites
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in line with CORU and Spectrum Health standards
• Travel to and cover multiple locations as scheduled, including at short notice where required
• Liaise with local clinical leads and administrative staff at each site to ensure continuity of care
• Manage caseload/referral prioritisation and discharge planning
• Maintain clear clinical records to support handover between sites and staff
• Adhere to clinical governance, safeguarding, and incident reporting procedures
• Ensure compliance with infection control, health and safety, and GDPR/data protection requirements

Essential Criteria

• Registered, or eligible for registration, with CORU on the Physiotherapists Register
• Recognised physiotherapy qualification approved by CORU
• Minimum 2–3 years' post-qualification clinical experience
• Full clean driving licence and own transport (nationwide travel required)
• Right to work in Ireland
• Strong clinical reasoning, communication, and time-management skills
• Comfortable working independently across varied and unfamiliar clinical settings

Desirable Criteria

• Experience across MSK, occupational health, or community settings
• Previous locum/multi-site experience

Terms

• Contract type: Locum — full-time hours available - employee contract and independent contractor options available
• Travel: Nationwide;
• Hours: 20-40 per week
• Rate/Salary: To be confirmed
• Registration: Proof of current CORU registration required before contract issue