Senior Physiotherapist

CORLANN – WEST REGION

POST: PERMANENT FULL-TIME SENIOR PHYSIOTHERAPIST

ADULT SERVICES GALWAY COUNTY

JOB REF: 95258

A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent Senior Physiotherapist appointments within the Services may be made over the next 6 months.

The Role:

This post is based in County Galway and the successful candidate will provide multidisciplinary services to adults with an intellectual disability. The successful candidate will be required to work within a dynamic team environment using a person-centered philosophy.

Reporting/Responsible to:

Physiotherapy Manager

Qualifications:

The successful candidate must be registered with CORU. They must be eligible for membership of the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists or hold an equivalent qualification validated by the Department of Health & Children.

Experience:

Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years relevant post qualification experience which includes supporting adults with an intellectual disability.

Skills:

Candidates must demonstrate competency in applying theory, knowledge and skills in physiotherapy within the service area of adults and intellectual disability.

Candidates must also demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.

It is critical that the selected candidate work effectively within a dynamic team environment using a person centered philosophy. Candidates are expected to work within their professional code of ethics at all times.

Corlann have a strong commitment to on-going professional development. Specific training and continuous professional development relevant to our service provision are encouraged and supported.

The Health Service is undergoing ongoing transformation and therefore it is critical that a flexible attitude to changing environments and work requirements is held by the successful candidate.

A full clean driving licence and use of a car is an essential requirement of the post.

Working Hours:

70 hours per fortnight (35 hours per week).

Contracted hours are liable to change between the hours of 8am– 8pm as future service needs require. The Corlann model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures requiring employees to be flexible in their working hours to provide a quality service delivery for each individual.

Annual Leave:

29 days per annum

Remuneration:

Department of Health Physiotherapist, Senior Salary scale (01/02/2026) is € 64,551 x 8 increments - € 76,007 gross basic per annum

Tenure:

This position is permanent full-time and pensionable.

Probation:

A probationary period of nine months from the date of appointment applies to the post. The employment may be terminated at any time during the probationary period should the employer find that the appointee is unsuitable to continue employment. The probation period may be extended at the Employer’s discretion.

Travel:

The person appointed must provide his/her own car and must furnish an indemnity from Insurers in favour of the employer. Travelling expenses at the appropriate rate will be paid in respect of travel necessarily performed in the discharge of duty. The base for this purpose will be the Physiotherapy Office, John Paul Centre, Ballybane, Galway.

The Health Services are undergoing ongoing changes and due to re-alignment of services, a change in base could occur in the future.

Full Job Description attached

Informal enquiries to Cait O’Doherty, Physiotherapy Manager on 0879121278, Email: Cait.odoherty@corlann.ie

The closing date for receipt of all applications on-line is 5pm, Wednesday 15th April 2026

Interviews will take place on week beginning 20th April.

Corlann is an equal opportunities employer.

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