Basic Physiotherapist, CDNT

Basic Grade Physiotherapist

Coolock Children’s Disability Network Team

Full Time Permanent Post

This is an exciting opportunity for a basic grade Physiotherapist to support children presenting with complex needs arising from a disability and their families.

The Physiotherapist is a valuable member of the Children’s Disability Network Team (CDNT) who will provide a quality evidence-based service in line with family centred practice and Progressing Disability Services (PDS) principles.

Childrens Disability Network Teams are dynamic vibrant teams who thrive on providing a family centred approach and welcomes the contribution that the Physiotherapist brings to an interdisciplinary team. St Michael’s House have four CDNTs, each with at least one Physiotherapist attached. This offers the opportunity for peer support and the advancement of innovation within the Physiotherapy discipline in the organisation.

The successful candidate must have the following:

Essential Criteria

• Bachelor or master’s degree in Physiotherapy accredited by the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists.
• Fully registered with CORU for qualified Physiotherapists
• Proven post qualification or clinical placement experience working with children with complex needs arising from a disability.
• Excellent communication and time management skills and the ability to work in a self-directed manner.
• Excellent ability to work with complex cases as part of a team.
• Committed to the delivery of quality, family-centred, community-based services
• Evidence of a commitment to continuous professional development (CPD) in the relevant area.

Desirable Criteria

• Clinical experience of working with children with a variety of complex needs including Autism, Intellectual Disability and Physical Disability.
• Experience of working within an interdisciplinary team framework.
• Experience in supporting 24-hour postural management needs with a recognised postural management course completed.
• Full clean driving licence and use of a car.

Supplementary Information

Newly qualified Physiotherapist and/or soon to qualify Physiotherapists (2025) who are awaiting final exam results are welcome to apply

Salary scale : €44,563 - €63,786 LSI

• Should you have no prior public sector experience you will be placed on point 1 of the pay-scale above

A panel will be created for future employment opportunities, across the 4 St Michael’s House Children’s Disability Network Teams.

Benefits of working in St Michael's House

· HSE Pay Scale (incremental*)

· Premium Payments (Frontline staff)

· Sick Pay Scheme

· Paid Maternity Leave

· Pension

· Cycle to Work Scheme

· Generous Annual Leave

· Employee Assistance Programme

· Training / CPD

· Career Progression

To apply:

• A comprehensive CV, detailing education, skills, career history, experience.
• 2. A short cover letter/personal statement (i.e., no more than 2 pages) outlining why you wish to be considered for the post and where you believe your skills, experience and values meet the requirements of this role with St. Michael’s House.
• Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted.

Informal enquiries: Niamh Giltinan, Children’s Disability Network Manager-Coolock CDNT niamh.giltinan@smh.ie; Karen Dolan Physiotherapy Manager karen.dolan@smh.ie.

Closing date: 31st October 2025, 5:00pm

Candidates should note that canvassing will disqualify them.

St. Michael’s House is an equal opportunities employer.