MRHT-- - Physiotherapy Assistant

Physiotherapy Assistant

Midlands Regional Hospital Tullamore

MRHT-8-25-202

There is currently 1 permanent whole-time vacancy available in The Physiotherapy Department, Midland Regional Hospital, Tullamore, Co. Offaly.

The Physiotherapy Assistant will assist Physiotherapists in the provision of service. The role includes clinical and administrative duties thatsupport the Physiotherapy Department in the provision of a high-quality service to users.

Informal Enquiries

We welcome enquiries about the role.

Please contact Ciara Galvin Physiotherapist Manager in Charge 3 for further information about the role.

Ciara Galvin

ciara.galvin@hse.ie

086 8062407

HR Point of Contact

HSE Dublin and Midlands Region is committed to providing information and services which are accessible to all, if you require accessibility assistance throughout any stage of the recruitment process, please contact:

Jack Clancy

Oifigeach Cúnta Foirne Acmhainní Daonna | Assistant Staff Officer Human Resources

Ríomhphost/E-mail: jack.clancy@hse.ie | Tel|Fón: 087 288 7888

Eligible candidates will be those who on the closing date have the following:

Posess a relevant health skills QQI level 5 qualification (formally FETAC) having achieved the associated level 5 minor awards in both Physiotherapy Assistant Theory and Physiotherapy Assistant practice at level 5 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ)

Or

Possess a relevant healthcare qualification at not less than QQI level 5 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) and give undertaking to successfully complete an approved programme leading to QQI Level 5 in both Physiotherapy Assistant Theory and Physiotherapy Assistant practice within 1 year of taking up duty.

Or

Be Currently employed a Physiotherapist Assistant, Healthcare Assistant , Care Assistant, Attendant, Multi Task Attendant or in a comparable role for at least 1 year and give an undertaking to acquire an appropriate healthcare qualification at not less than QQI Level 5 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) major award, having achieved the associated Level 5 minor awards in both Physiotherapy Assistant Theory and Physiotherapy Assistant practice within 1 year of taking up post.

Or

Have completed the relevant level 5 minor awards in both Physiotherapy Assistant Theory and Physiotherapy Assistant practice and give a commitment to successfully complete a level 5 Major award within 1 year of taking up post.

Or

An equivalent qualification from another jurisdiction.

Post specific Requirements

Have knowledge and experience of an acute hospital/rehabilitation environment or have satisfactory relevant healthcare experience, which encompasses demonstrable equivalent skills