Paediatric Physiotherapist

There are currently both permanent and specified purpose contracts available. A panel will also be created (duration 1 year from the last date of interviews) from which suitable permanent and specified purpose contracts may be filled.

Paediatric Physiotherapist

Purpose of the Role

The purpose of this post is to provide appropriate physiotherapeutic assessment and treatment in accordance with current best practice with due regard for the CORU Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics for Physiotherapists to infants and children referred to Physiotherapy, demonstrating good clinical easoning. This intervention may be provided in an inpatient or outpatient setting across CHI where appropriate.

The successful candidate may be required to work across CHI sites and services in line with organisational requirements and the development of the new children’s hospital and associated services.

Essential Criteria:

Hold a Physiotherapy qualification recognised by the Physiotherapists Registration Board at CORU – candidates must state CORU registration number on application

How to Apply & Informal Enquiries

Applications for this post must be accompanied by a cover letter, setting out relevant experience that illustrates how the essential criteria listed above are met.

The criterion for short listing is based on the requirements of the post, as outlined in the eligibility criteria. Shortlisting may be undertaken reflecting desirable criteria dependant on the range of applicant experience.

* Please note that you must submit a cover letter with your CV, this forms part of your application and CV’s will not be accepted without a detailed cover letter.

The closing date for submissions of CVs and cover letter is Sunday, 4th October 2026 by 23:45 pm Irish Time.

Applications must be completed through the advertised post on CHI.jobsby clicking ‘Apply for Job’.

Applications will not be accepted through direct email or any other method.

For informal enquiries for this specialty/department, please contact: Ruth Creighton, Physiotherapy Manager ruth.creighton@childrenshealthireland.ie

For other queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition Specialist Victoria Gsamelova Victoria.Gsamelova@childrenshealthireland.ie