Senior Physiotherapist

Medforce; Tipperary; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Senior Physiotherapist to provide high-quality physiotherapy services to children with complex disabilities in Tipperary. The role involves specialized assessments, treatment planning, and working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams. Essential qualifications include a degree in Physiotherapy, CORU registration, and a minimum of three years' experience. This position advocates for children’s rights and ensures quality care through evidence-based practices.

Qualifications

• Masters in Physiotherapy with relevant qualifications.
• Minimum three years of experience as physiotherapist.
• Registered with CORU and evidence of continued education.
• Minimum three years post-graduate experience as a physiotherapist.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist physiotherapy assessments for children.
• Develop and evaluate treatment programmes.
• Support complex decision-making in multi-disciplinary teams.
• Provide guidance on postural management, equipment provision (standing frames, mobility aids), and orthotics.
• Offer training and advice to families, carers and professionals to promote continuity of care.
• Supervise, mentor, and support junior physiotherapists, assistants and students.
• Contribute to service development, audits and quality improvement.
• Act as clinical lead in multidisciplinary meetings and case conferences.
• Support the team with complex decision-making and problem-solving.

Skills

Specialist physiotherapy assessments

Evidence-based practice

Postural management guidance

Training and advice to families

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Education

Degree in Physiotherapy (BSc or equivalent)

Registered with CORU

Post-graduate training in paediatrics

Job description

Senior Physiotherapist

Medforce are proud to be working with a disability unit in Tipperary that will provide high-quality physiotherapy assessment, treatment, and management to children and young people with complex disabilities. The Senior Physiotherapist will play a key role in delivering specialist interventions, supporting families and carers, and working collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team to optimise children’s function, independence, and quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist physiotherapy assessments for children with complex physical and developmental needs.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualised treatment programmes.
• Use evidence-based practice to deliver physiotherapy interventions that maximise mobility, motor skills, and functional independence.
• Provide guidance and support for postural management, equipment provision (e.g., standing frames, mobility aids), and orthotics.
• Offer training and advice to families, carers, and education/health professionals to promote continuity of care.
• Contribute to risk assessments, safeguarding processes, and safe manual handling practices.
• Supervise, mentor, and support junior physiotherapists, assistants, and students.
• Contribute to service development, clinical audits, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Act as a clinical lead in multi-disciplinary team meetings, case conferences, and review sessions.
• Support the team with complex decision-making and advanced problem-solving.
• Work in partnership with occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, paediatricians, nurses, psychologists, and education staff.
• Liaise with families, schools, and community services to ensure holistic and coordinated care.
• Advocate for children’s rights and promote inclusion in education and community life.

Requirements

• Degree in Physiotherapy (BSc or equivalent).
• Registered with CORU.
• Evidence of post-graduate training in paediatrics or relevant specialist areas (desirable).
• Minimum three years post-graduate experience as a physiotherapist.

To apply please contact [e-mail].