CHW Senior Physiotherapist Primary Care

Senior Physiotherapist

(Fisiteiripeoir, Sinsearach)

Primary Care

Job Specification & Terms and Conditions

Job Title, Grade Code

Senior Physiotherapist

Fisiteiripeoir, Sinsearach

(Grade Code: 3158)

Remuneration

The salary scale for the post at 01/08/2025:

€63,912-€65,275-€66,681-€68,073-€69,467-€70,933-€72,478-€74,018-€75,254

New appointees to any grade start at the minimum point of the scale. Incremental credit will be applied for recognised relevant service in Ireland and abroad (Department of Health Circular 2/2011). Incremental credit is normally granted on appointment, in respect of previous experience in the Civil Service, Local Authorities, Health Service and other Public Service Bodies and Statutory Agencies.

As per HR Circular 012/25 Please note that previous experience working in the public service counts only where the individual was employed directly by the relevant Civil Service/Public Body. It does not apply for temporary assignments with those bodies while engaged as an agency worker and employed by a private sector employment agency. Exemptions can be found at the following link.

HSE Guidelines on Terms and Conditions of Employment provides additional information.

https://www2.healthservice.hse.ie/organisation/national-pppgs/guidelines-on-terms-and-conditions-of-employment/

Campaign Reference

CHW94SP25

Closing Date

Monday 6th of October 2025 at 12 noon.

Proposed Interview Date (s)

Candidates will normally be given at least two weeks' notice of interview. The timescale may be reduced in exceptional circumstances.

Taking up Appointment

A start date will be indicated at job offer stage.

Location of Post

There are a number of temporary specified purpose vacancies and permanent whole-time and part-time vacancies for Physiotherapist, Senior in Galway/Mayo/Roscommon Primary Care in the care groups outlined below.

• Musculoskeletal / Orthopaedics / Rheumatology
• Cardiorespiratory
• Primary care paediatrics
• Neurology / Gerontology / Rehab (including adult disabilities)

A panel will be formed as a result of this campaign for Physiotherapist, Senior, HSE West and North West, Galway/ Mayo/ Roscommon Primary Care Services from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled across the 9 Community Healthcare Networks.

Informal Enquiries

We welcome enquiries about the role.

Geraldine Gormley - Physiotherapy Manager North Roscommon and East Galway

E-Mail: Geraldine.gormley@hse.ie

Telephone; 087 2686559

Ciara Mooney – Physiotherapy Manager in Charge III Galway

E-Mail: ciara.mooney5@hse.ie

Telephone: 087 7650549

Michelle Rattigan – Physiotherapy Manager Mayo

E-Mail: michelle.rattigan@hse.ie

Telephone: 086 1837330

Details of Service

They will be assigned to a designated physiotherapy service and work as a Senior Physiotherapist in their designated clinical area to deliver a high quality, holistic, coordinated client centred Physiotherapy service, in line with the Operating Model, and in conjunction with the Therapy Manager/Line Manager of the service.

Please note more post specific information will be provided to candidates at the ‘expression of interest’ stage of the recruitment process.

Reporting Relationship

Senior Physiotherapist will be:

- line managed by the Community Network Manager

- Clinically governed and managed by the Physiotherapy Manager as Head of Discipline.

Key Working Relationships

As a Senior Physiotherapist, your key working relationships will be with your Primary Care Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) colleagues, Chronic Disease Hub colleagues, members of other care groups e.g ICPOP, Urology , Mental Health, Disability and other agencies.

Working collaboratively and communicating regularly within the MDT will ensure the best outcomes for the client/service user. There will be a strong emphasis in collaborative working and liaising with colleagues across settings which is essential for successful service delivery.

Purpose of the Post

· To be responsible for the provision of a high-quality Physiotherapy service in accordance with standards of professional practice and best practice guidelines.

· To work in conjunction and collaborate with other team members in co-ordinating and developing a physiotherapy service to meet the needs of the population it serves in line with the objectives of the organisation.

· To work with the Line Manager/Therapy Manager in ensuring the co-ordination, development and delivery of a high-quality, client-centred Physiotherapy service within the networks in the geographical area.

· To carry out clinical and educational duties as required.

· Facilitate students placements in line with new guidelines.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

The Physiotherapist, Senior will:

Professional / Clinical

· Communicate and work in co-operation with the Physiotherapy Manager and other team members in providing an integrated quality service taking the lead role as required.

· Be responsible for the co-ordination and delivery of a quality service in line with best practice and professional standards.

· Be a lead clinician in assigned, allocated clinical areas of responsibility and carry a clinical caseload appropriate to the post.

· Lead a team of Staff Grade Physiotherapists, as appropriate to the role.

· Be responsible for client assessment, development and implementation of individualised treatment plans that are client centred and in line with best practice.

· Be responsible for goal setting in partnership with client, family and other team members as appropriate.

· Communicate effectively with and provide instruction, guidance and support to, staff clients, family, carers etc.

· Work as a key worker for particular cases, if required.

· Be responsible for standards of professional and clinical practice of self and staff appointed to clinical / designated area(s) in line with the Scope of Practice of CORU and Health Service Executive (HSE) guidelines, policies, protocols and legislation.

· Be a clinical resource for other Physiotherapists.

· Plan and manage resources efficiently in assigned areas of responsibility.

· Document client records in accordance with professional standards and departmental policies.

· Provide a service in varied locations in line with local policy and within appropriate time allocation (e.g. clinic, home visits).

· Apply health promotion as an ethos across the clinical area to promote health and wellbeing.

· Participate and be a lead clinician as appropriate in review meetings, case conferences etc.

· Seek advice of relevant personnel when appropriate / as required.

Education & Training

· Participate in mandatory training programmes.

· Take responsibility for, and keep up to date with Physiotherapy practice by participating in continuing professional development such as reflective practice, in service, self-directed learning, research, clinical audit etc.

· Be responsible for the induction and clinical supervision of staff in the designated area(s).

· Co-ordinate and deliver clinical placements in partnership with universities and clinical educators.

· Manage, participate and play a key role in the practice education of student therapists. Take part in teaching / training / supervision / evaluation of staff / students and attend practice educator courses as relevant to role and needs.

· Engage in the HSE performance achievement process in conjunction with your Line Manager and Head of Discipline.

Quality, Health and Safety and Risk

· Develop and monitor implementation of agreed policies, procedures and safe professional practice by adhering to relevant legislation, regulations and standards.

· Ensure the safety of self and others, and the maintenance of safe environments and equipment used in Physiotherapy in accordance with legislation.

· Adequately identifies, assesses, manages and monitors risk within their area of responsibility.

· Take the appropriate timely action to manage any incidents or near misses within their assigned area(s).

· Report any deficiency/danger in any aspect of the service to the team or Physiotherapy Manager as appropriate.

· Develop and promote quality standards of work and co-operate with quality assurance programmes.

· Have a working knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply to the role for example, Standards for Healthcare, National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections, Hygiene Standards etc. and comply with associated HSE protocols for implementing and maintaining these standards as appropriate to the role.

· Support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service.

Administrative

· Contribute to the service planning process.

· Assist the Physiotherapy Manager and relevant others in service development encompassing policy development and implementation.

· Review and evaluate the Physiotherapy service regularly, identifying changing needs and opportunities to improve services.

· Collect and evaluate data about the service area as identified in service plans and demonstrate the achievement of the objectives of the service. Collate and maintain accurate statistics and render reports as required.

· Oversee the upkeep of accurate records in line with best practice.

· Represent the department / team at meetings and conferences as appropriate.

· Inform the Physiotherapy Manager of staff issues (needs, interests, views) as appropriate.

· Promote a culture that values diversity and respect in the workplace.

· Participate in the control and ordering of Physiotherapy stock and equipment in conjunction with the Physiotherapy Manager.

· Be accountable for the budget, where relevant.

· Keep up to date with organisational developments within the Irish Health Service.

· Engage in IT developments as they apply to clients and service administration.

The above Job Specification is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to them from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office.

Eligibility Criteria

Qualifications and/ or experience

1. Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc

(i) Be registered, or be eligible for registration, on the Physiotherapists Registration Board at CORU. Those qualified and awaiting CORU registration may apply.If you are a section 91 candidate, please see note*

AND

(ii) Have 3 years full time (or an aggregate of 3 years full time) post qualification clinical experience

AND

(iii) Candidates must have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and professional ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office.

AND

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

2. Annual Registration

(i) Practitioners must maintain annual registration on the Physiotherapists Register maintained by the Registration Board at CORU.

AND

(ii) Practitioners 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.

Note*

Individuals who qualified before 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 30th September 2018 and have been engaged in the practice of the profession in the Republic of Ireland for a minimum of 2 years fulltime (or an aggregate of 2 years fulltime), between 1st October 2016 and 30th September 2018 are considered to be Section 91 applications under the Health and Social Care Professional act, 2005

Post Specific Requirements

Care Groups for Physiotherapist

• Musculoskeletal / Orthopaedics / Rheumatology
• Cardiorespiratory
• Primary care paediatrics
• Neurology / Gerontology / Rehab (including adult disabilities)

Applicants must indicate for which Care Group Areas from above list they would like to be considered for interview.

Applicants are welcome to apply for 2 Care Group Areas depending on their experience to date & must clearly outline their experience under the below headings for each area selected.

• Demonstrate the depth and breadth of knowledge with evidence in the Care group applied for
• Demonstrate evidence of continuous professional development in the Care Group applied for.

Other requirements specific to the post

Have access to appropriate transport to fulfil the requirements of the role

Additional eligibility requirements:

Citizenship Requirements

Eligible candidates must be:

(i) EEA, Swiss, or British citizens

OR

(ii) Non-European Economic Area citizens with permission to reside and work in the State

Read Appendix 2 of the Additional Campaign Information for further information on accepted Stamps for Non-EEA citizens resident in the State, including those with refugee status.

To qualify candidates must be eligible by the closing date of the campaign.

OR

(iii) Suitably qualified, non-resident non-EEA citizens.

The HSE welcomes applications from suitably qualified, non-resident, non-EEA citizens and will support successful candidates in their application for a Work Permit, as applicable.

Read more about Department of Enterprise, Trade & Employment Work Permits.

Skills, competencies and/or knowledge

Professional Knowledge and Experience

· Demonstrate clinical knowledge, clinical reasoning skills and evidence based practice appropriate to carrying out the duties and responsibilities of the role in line with relevant legislation and standards.

· Demonstrate an appropriate level of understanding of the Physiotherapy process, the underpinning theory and its application to the role.

· Demonstrate evidence of having applied / used appropriate assessment tools and treatments and a knowledge of the implications of outcomes to service users.

· Demonstrates the knowledge, abilities and technical skills required to provide safe, efficient and effective service in the area of practice.

· Demonstrate a willingness to engage and develop IT skills relevant to the role.

Planning and Managing Resources

· Demonstrates the ability to plan activities and co-ordinate resources to ensure value for money and maximum benefit for the organisation.

· Demonstrates ability to prioritise the most important tasks on an ongoing basis.

· Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in response to workforce demands.

· Demonstrate ability to take initiative and to be appropriately self-directed.

Managing and Developing (Self and Others)

· Demonstrates ability to lead by example and adapts leadership style to suit the demands of the situation and the people involved.

· Demonstrate an ability to manage and develop self and others in a busy working environment.

· Demonstrate the ability to work independently as well as part of a team, collaborates well with others.

· Demonstrates the ability to react constructively to setbacks and to both give direction / feedback, and take direction / feedback, from others.

· Demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional development and knowledge sharing.

Commitment to providing a Quality Service

· Demonstrate a commitment to and the ability to lead on the delivery of a high quality, person centred service.

· Demonstrates innovation in the provision of person-centred care and in overcoming resource limitations.

· Ensures that all service users are treated with dignity and respect and ensures that the welfare of the service user is a key consideration at all times.

· Works at an operational level to build alliances and learn how to best position service delivery to meet the needs of its service users.

· Is open to change and supports the implementation of change.

Evaluating Information and Judging Situations

· Demonstrate the ability to evaluate information and make effective decisions in relation to service user care.

· Explains the rationale behind decisions confidently when faced with opposing or competing demands. Is objective but also aware of sensitivities in their approach.

· Regularly quantifies and evaluates activities against service plans and takes timely action to correct potential difficulties. Recognises how service constraints impact on service delivery.

Communications and Interpersonal Skills

· Display effective communication skills (verbal and written).

· Tailors the communication method and the message to match the needs of the audience; demonstrates active listening skills.

· Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills including the ability to collaborate in partnership with others.

· Demonstrates sensitivity, diplomacy and tact when dealing with others; is patient and tolerant when dealing with conflict situations.

Demonstrates strong negotiation skills; remains firm but flexible when putting forward a point of view.

Campaign Specific Selection Process

Ranking/Shortlisting / Interview

A ranking and or shortlisting exercise may be carried out on the basis of information supplied in your application form. The criteria for ranking and or shortlisting are based on the requirements of the post as outlined in the eligibility criteria and skills, competencies and/or knowledge section of this job specification. Therefore it is very important that you think about your experience in light of those requirements.

Failure to include information regarding these requirements may result in you not progressing to the next stage of the selection process.

Those successful at the ranking stage of this process, where applied, will be placed on an order of merit and will be called to interview in ‘bands’ depending on the service needs of the organisation.

Diversity, Equality and Inclusion

The HSE is an equal opportunities employer.

Employees of the HSE bring a range of skills, talents, diverse thinking and experience to the organisation. The HSE believes passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to its success – we aim to develop the workforce of the HSE so that it reflects the diversity of HSE service users and to strengthen it through accommodating and valuing different perspectives. Ultimately this will result in improved service user and employee experience.

The HSE is committed to creating a positive working environment whereby all employees inclusive of age, civil status, disability, ethnicity and race, family status, gender, membership of the Traveller community, religion and sexual orientation are respected, valued and can reach their full potential. The HSE aims to achieve this through development of an organisational culture where injustice, bias and discrimination are not tolerated.

The HSE welcomes people with diverse backgrounds and offers a range of supports and resources to staff, such as those who require a reasonable accommodation at work because of a disability or long-term health condition.

Read more about the HSE’s commitment to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion

Code of Practice

The Health Service Executive will run this campaign in compliance with the Code of Practice prepared by the Commission for Public Service Appointments (CPSA).

The CPSA is responsible for establishing the principles to be followed when making an appointment. These are set out in the CPSA Code of Practice. The Code outlines the standards to be adhered to at each stage of the selection process and sets out the review and appeal mechanisms open to candidates should they be unhappy with a selection process.

Read the CPSA Code of Practice.

The reform programme outlined for the health services may impact on this role, and as structures change the Job Specification may be reviewed.

This Job Specification is a guide to the general range of duties assigned to the post holder. It is intended to be neither definitive nor restrictive and is subject to periodic review with the employee concerned.

Senior Physiotherapist

Fisiteiripeoir, Sinsearach

Terms and Conditions of Employment

Tenure

The current vacancies will be permanent/temporary and whole time/part-time.

The posts are pensionable. A panel may be created from which permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part time duration may be filled. The tenure of these posts will be indicated at “expression of interest” stage.

Appointment as an employee of the Health Service Executive is governed by the Health Act 2004 and the Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Act 2004 and Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Amendment Act 2013.

Working Week

The standard weekly working hours of attendance for your grade are 35 hours per week. Your normal weekly working hours are 35 hours. Contracted hours that are less than the standard weekly working hours for your grade will be paid pro rata to the full time equivalent.

You are required to work agreed roster/on-call arrangements advised by your Reporting Manager. Your contracted hours are liable to change between the hours of 8.00am and 8.00pm over seven days to meet the requirements for extended day services in accordance with the terms of collective agreements and HSE Circulars.

Annual Leave

The annual leave associated with the post will be confirmed at Contracting stage.

Superannuation

This is a pensionable position with the HSE. The successful candidate will upon appointment become a member of the appropriate pension scheme. Pension scheme membership will be notified within the contract of employment. Members of pre-existing pension schemes who transferred to the HSE on the 01st January 2005 pursuant to Section 60 of the Health Act 2004 are entitled to superannuation benefit terms under the HSE Scheme which are no less favourable to those which they were entitled to at 31st December 2004

Age

The Public Service Superannuation (Age of Retirement) Act, 2018* set 70 years as the compulsory retirement age for public servants.

* Public Servants not affected by this legislation:

Public servants joining the public service or re-joining the public service with a 26 week break in service, between 1 April 2004 and 31 December 2012 (new entrants) have no compulsory retirement age.

Public servants, joining the public service or re-joining the public service after a 26 week break, after 1 January 2013 are members of the Single Pension Scheme and have a compulsory retirement age of 70.

Probation

Every appointment of a person who is not already a permanent officer of the Health Service Executive or of a Local Authority shall be subject to a probationary period of 12 months as stipulated in the Department of Health Circular No.10/71.

Protection of Children Guidance and Legislation

The welfare and protection of children is the responsibility of all HSE staff. You must be aware of and understand your specific responsibilities under the Children First Act 2015, the Protections for Persons Reporting Child Abuse Act 1998 in accordance with Section 2, Children First National Guidance and other relevant child safeguarding legislation and policies.

All Mandated Persons under the Children First Act 2015, within the HSE, are appointed as Designated Officers under the Protections for Persons Reporting Child Abuse Act, 1998.

Mandated Persons such as line managers, doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, social workers, social care workers, and emergency technicians have additional responsibilities.

You should check if you are a Mandated Person and be familiar with the related roles and legal responsibilities.

Visit HSE Children First for further information, guidance and resources.

Infection Control

Have a working knowledge of Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply to the role for example, Standards for Healthcare, National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections, Hygiene Standards etc. and comply with associated HSE protocols for implementing and maintaining these standards as appropriate to the role.

Health & Safety

It is the responsibility of line managers to ensure that the management of safety, health and welfare is successfully integrated into all activities undertaken within their area of responsibility, so far as is reasonably practicable. Line managers are named and roles and responsibilities detailed in the relevant Site Specific Safety Statement (SSSS).

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing a SSSS for the department/service[1], as applicable, based on the identification of hazards and the assessment of risks, and reviewing/updating same on a regular basis (at least annually) and in the event of any significant change in the work activity or place of work.

• Ensuring that Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) is integrated into day-to-day business, providing Systems Of Work (SOW) that are planned, organised, performed, maintained, and revised as appropriate, and ensuring that all safety related records are maintained and available for inspection.

• Consulting and communicating with staff and safety representatives on OSH matters.

• Ensuring a training needs assessment (TNA) is undertaken for employees, facilitating their attendance at statutory OSH training, and ensuring records are maintained for each employee.

• Ensuring that all incidents occurring within the relevant department/service are appropriately managed and investigated in accordance with HSE procedures[2].

• Seeking advice from health and safety professionals through the National Health and Safety Function Helpdesk as appropriate.

• Reviewing the health and safety performance of the ward/department/service and staff through, respectively, local audit and performance achievement meetings for example.

Note: Detailed roles and responsibilities of Line Managers are outlined in local SSSS.

[1]A template SSSS and guidelines are available on writing your site or service safety statement.

2 Structures and processes for effective incident management and review of incidents.