Physiotherapy Assistant In Paediatric Aquatic Therapy

Physiotherapy Assistant in Paediatric Aquatic Therapy

�� Join the Future of Paediatric Care at Children’s Health Ireland (CHI)

�� Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Children’s Health Ireland (CHI) is now inviting applications for Physiotherapy Assistant in Paediatric Aquatic Therapy

Why join CHI?

✅ Career growth: A supportive environment, exposure to cross-disciplinary teams, and opportunities to work in Ireland's newest Hospital with state of the art equipment.

✅ Competitive salary: € 36,288– €45, 484 LSIs, aligned with HSE pay scales.

✅ Impactful work: Make a real difference and help in creating a culture of Ireland’s leading paediatric hospitals.

Essential Requirements:

✨ Hold a Physiotherapy assistant QQI Level 5 qualification.

AND

✨ Hold a Healthcare-related QQI level 5 qualification and give a commitment to participate in the appropriate physiotherapy assistant modules / qualifications within one year of commencement in this post if such training is available

AND

✨ Candidates must have a minimum of 1 years’ experience in an acute hospital setting working in a physiotherapy assistant, healthcare assistant, multi-task attendant or play assistant role.

✨ Excellent communication skills

✨ Previous experience of working in a paediatric setting

Application Process:

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

The criterion for short listing is based on the requirements of the post, as outlined in the eligibility criteria.

* 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 CV’s and cover letter is Monday 1st June 2026 by 23:45 pm. Applications must be completed through the advertised post on CHI.jobs by 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 cliona.blake@childrenshealthireland.ie

For other queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact Recruitment at Aine.Campion@childrenshealthireland.ie

PLEASE NOTE:

CHI has transitioned to a process of a one commencement day per month for all new employees, CHI internal transfers and Secondments. This update to our Onboarding process is aligned to changes in our monthly/fortnightly payroll and with the launch of our new corporate induction program. This process enhancement ensures that we can thoroughly prepare for your arrival and facilitate a smooth transition in your onboarding journey.

It is important for you to note that if you do not have your pre-employments and mandatory training completed in time, your commencement date will be deferred to the next available date.

Below, you’ll find the list of commencement dates for 2026 for your information.

• 8th June
• 6th July
• 10th August