To work in conjunction with other team members in co-ordinating and developing the service to meet the needs of the service user group and the objectives of the organisation. The Senior Physiotherapist will be responsible for the provision of a high-quality Physiotherapy service and will carry out clinical and educational duties as required in accordance with standards of professional practice.

The salary scale for the post is: (01/06/2026)

€65,197 €66,587 €68,021 €69,442 €70,864 €72,358 €73,935 €75,506 €76,767

Location of post

Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15.

We are currently recruiting to form a panel for expected vacancies in 2026-2027.

A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Senior Physiotherapist, Stroke and Older Person Rehabilitation, Connolly Hospital from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled.

Informal enquiries:

Ciaran Browne

Physiotherapist Manager-In-Charge III
Connolly Hospital,
Blanchardstown
Dublin 15.
Tel: 01- 6465276
Email: ciaran.browne1@hse.ie

Recruitment Queries:
For any queries relating to the recruitment process, please email hr.connolly@hse.ie

Candidates must have at the latest date of application:

1. Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc

(a) Candidate for appointment must hold on closing date of application:

Be registered, or be eligible for registration, on the Physiotherapist Register maintained by the Physiotherapist Registration Board at CORU. See attached link for current approved Physiotherapy qualifications: https://coru.ie/health-and-social-care-professionals/education/approved-qualifications/physiotherapists/

If you are a section 91 candidate, please note:

Individuals who qualified before the 30th September 2018 and are registered or have applied for registration under section 91 of the Health and Social Care Professionals Act, 2005, must hold a Physiotherapy Qualification approved by CORU in order to be eligible to apply. The list of approved qualifications under the section 91 route can be accessed on the attached link: https://coru.ie/files-registration/hse-list-of-physiotherapist-qualifications.pdf

Section 91 candidates are individuals who qualified before the 30th September 2018 and have been engaged in the practice of the profession in the Republic of Ireland for a minimum of two years full time (or an aggregate of two years full time) between 1st October 2016 and 30th September 2018 are considered to be Section 91 Applicants under the Health and Social Care Professionals Act, 2005

AND

Candidates must have three years full time [or an aggregate of three years full time] post qualification clinical experience.

AND

All candidates must have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability, management, leadership and professional ability) to fulfil the duties of the role.

AND

Provide proof of Statutory Registration on the Physiotherapists Register maintained by the Physiotherapists Registration Board at CORU before a contract of employment can be issued.


2. Annual Registration
On appointment practitioners must maintain annual registration on Physiotherapists Register maintained by the Physiotherapists Registration Board at CORU

AND

Practitioners must confirm annual registration with CORU to the HSE by way of the annual Patient Safety Assurance Certificate (PSAC)

3. Health

A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.

4. Character

Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character.

Post specific requirements

• Candidate must demonstrate sufficient depth & breadth of recent physiotherapy experience in assessing & managing acute stroke patients & older persons in an acute hospital setting across the HSE or NHS.
• Candidate must demonstrate continuing professional development activity relevant to the clinical area of Acute Stroke Rehabilitation/Older Person Rehabilitation & Frailty.

Other requirements specific to the post

• Candidate must be eligible to participate in weekend/on-call Orthopaedic & Respiratory service provision.

Relevant Documentation:

CHB Senior Physio Stroke Job Spec

CHB Additional Campaign Information Booklet

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