Physiotherapist - Paediatrics

Medforce Healthcare Recruitment; Dublin; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Medforce Healthcare Recruitment is seeking a Paediatric Physiotherapist to provide high-quality, evidence-based services to children (0–18 years) within Primary Care in Dublin. The post focuses on early intervention, health promotion, and short- to medium-term management in line with the national primary care strategy.

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary Primary Care Team to support children and families in the community, liaising with preschools and schools, developing home programmes,

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy or equivalent qualification.
• CORU registration as a physiotherapist (or eligibility).
• Clinical experience in paediatric physiotherapy (including student placements).
• Knowledge of normal child development and paediatric conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and manage a paediatric caseload in primary care.
• Deliver individual and group-based physiotherapy interventions for children.
• Develop home programmes and empower families to support goals.
• Liaise with preschools, schools, and community partners.
• Refer to specialist services when clinically indicated.
• Maintain clear clinical documentation in line with HSE and GDPR.
• Participate in service planning, audits and quality improvement initiatives.
• Engage in continuing professional development and supervision as needed.

Skills

Paediatric physiotherapy experience

Knowledge of child development

Education

BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy or equivalent qualification

CORU registration or eligibility

Job description

The Paediatric Physiotherapist will provide high-quality, evidence-based physiotherapy services to children (0–18 years) presenting with a range of developmental, musculoskeletal, orthopaedic, and neurological conditions within Primary Care, Dublin Wes

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The role focuses on early intervention, health promotion, prevention, and short- to medium-term intervention in line with national primary care strategy under the Health Service Executive (HSE). The post holder will work as part of a multidisciplinary Primary Care Team (PCT) to support children and families in community setting

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