Senior Podiatrist — Gait Analysis & Orthotics Expert

Health Service Executive; Ireland; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Service Executive is seeking a Senior Chiropodist/Podiatrist to join the team serving Limerick, Clare, and Tipperary North. The post emphasizes comprehensive lower limb assessment, gait analysis, and orthotics provision within public health settings.

Applicants should demonstrate depth in musculoskeletal evaluation, casting for orthotics, and experience across relevant patient groups such as diabetes and vascular disease.

Qualifications

• Depth and breadth of experience in lower limb musculoskeletal assessment and gait analysis, including computerised gait analysis and plantar pressure evaluation.
• Experience in prescription and fitting of orthotic devices, casting techniques and off-loading devices.
• Experience in specialist clinics or using specialist skills in general clinics for rheumatic disease, diabetes, vascular issues or wound management.

Skills

Lower limb assessment

Gait analysis

Orthotics fitting

Plantar pressure analysis

Job description

Health Service Executive is seeking a Senior Chiropodist/Podiatrist to join the team serving Limerick, Clare, and Tipperary North. The post emphasizes comprehensive lower limb assessment, gait analysis, and orthotics provision within public health settings.

Applicants should demonstrate depth in musculoskeletal evaluation, casting for orthotics, and experience across relevant patient groups such as diabetes and vascular disease.