Senior Physiotherapist Musculoskeletal Outpatients

recruitNet; Sandyford; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The hospital in Dublin, Ireland, seeks a Senior Physiotherapist in Musculoskeletal Outpatients to lead high-quality care within the Physiotherapy Department, applying best practice standards and clinical governance.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, contribute to service planning, staff development, and audit-driven improvements, while ensuring accurate documentation and patient-centred care.

Qualifications

• CORU registration as a Physiotherapist.
• Minimum 5 years of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy experience.
• Master's degree in Physiotherapy (desirable).
• Strong clinical knowledge in MSK, spinal, sports, chronic pain, and rheumatology.
• Experience or training in Spinal Triage, Strength & Conditioning, Pilates, Vestibular Rehab, Dry Needling/Acupuncture, or Biomechanical Orthotics (desirable).
• Clinical reasoning, assessment, treatment planning, goal setting and outcome evaluation.
• Accurate clinical documentation and adherence to protocols with evidence-based practice.
• BLS certification or willingness to complete in-house training.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organisational and leadership skills; able to work independently and supervise others.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the delivery of high-quality physiotherapy services by implementing best practice standards, clinical governance, and service improvements.
• Participate in the operational management of the Physiotherapy Department as part of the Senior Physiotherapy Management Team.
• Foster positive relationships through effective communication and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Support staff recruitment, induction, performance appraisal, mentoring, and CPD through education, training and research.
• Maintain accurate clinical records, departmental statistics, and documentation in line with requirements.
• Oversee development and implementation of departmental policies and quality assurance programmes.
• Ensure safety compliance by promoting a safe working environment and monitoring equipment safety.
• Participate in on-call service and provide cross-cover for inpatient services as required.
• Utilise clinical information systems to support patient care, audit, data analysis and reporting.
• Assist in resource management including equipment, consumables and budgets.

Skills

CORU registration as Physiotherapist

5 years Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy

Clinical reasoning

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Master's degree in Physiotherapy

Desirable equivalent qualification

Job description

Senior Physiotherapist Musculoskeletal Outpatients

Full time | recruitNet | Ireland

Posted On 28/08/2026

Job Information

Hospital

City Sandyford

State/Province Dublin

Dublin

Job Description

We are now seeking SeniorPhysiotherapist Musculoskeletal Outpatients forour hospital located inDublin, Ireland.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support the delivery of high-quality physiotherapy services by implementing best practice standards, clinical governance, and service improvements.
  
• Participate in the operational management of the Physiotherapy Department as part of the Senior Physiotherapy Management Team, ensuring effective service planning and delivery.
  
• Foster positive working relationships through effective communication, teamwork, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
  
• Support staff recruitment, induction, performance appraisal, mentoring, and continuous professional development through education, training, and research initiatives.
  
• Maintain accurate clinical records, departmental statistics, and documentation in line with legal, professional, and organisational requirements.
  
• Oversee the development, review, and implementation of departmental policies, procedures, and quality assurance programmes.
  
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation by promoting a safe working environment, monitoring equipment safety, and adhering to hospital safety policies and emergency procedures.
  
• Participate in the physiotherapy on-call service and provide cross-cover for inpatient services as required to meet operational needs.
  
• Utilise clinical information systems and IT applications to support patient care, audit, data analysis, reporting, and continuous quality improvement.
  
• Assist in the effective management of departmental resources, including equipment, consumables, and budgets, while supporting efficient and cost-effective service delivery.
  

Requirements

• Be registered with CORU as a Physiotherapist.
  
• Have a minimum of 5 years' experience in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy.
  
• Hold a Master's degree in Physiotherapy or an equivalent qualification (desirable).
  
• Demonstrate strong clinical knowledge and evidence-based practice in the assessment and treatment of musculoskeletal, spinal, sports, chronic pain, and rheumatological conditions.
  
• Have experience or training in Spinal Triage Services, Strength & Conditioning, Pilates, Vestibular Rehabilitation, Dry Needling/Acupuncture, or Biomechanical Assessment for Orthotics (desirable).
  
• Demonstrate sound clinical reasoning, effective assessment skills, treatment planning, goal setting, outcome evaluation, and appropriate patient referral practices.
  
• Possess knowledge of wound healing, fracture and tendon healing, motor control, movement patterns, post-operative rehabilitation protocols, and the identification of Red Flags and Yellow Flags.
  
• Be proficient in maintaining accurate clinical documentation, adhering to departmental protocols, and using evidence-based assessment and treatment approaches.
  
• Hold Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or be willing to complete mandatory in-house training, while demonstrating flexibility, adaptability, and a commitment to continuous professional development.
  
• Possess excellent communication, interpersonal, organisational, and leadership skills, with the ability to work independently, manage a busy caseload, supervise others, and deliver compassionate, patient-centred care.