Senior Physiotherapist In Paediatric Neurosciences

Purpose of the Role

The purpose of this post is to discharge the duties of the post as outlined below.

• The post holder will be expected to live CHI values and be child-centered, compassionate, progressive and will act with respect, excellence and integrity.
• Provide appropriate physiotherapeutic assessment and treatment in accordance with current best practice to infants and children referred to the Neurosciences Physiotherapy team. This will incorporate specialties such as Metabolics, Neurosurgery, Neurology, Neurorehabilitation, Neurodisability, , Neonatology and General Paediatrics.
• A priority caseload will be assigned in one of the above areas.
• A wider Neurosciences caseload incorporating the other specialties listed above will be allocated for the purposes of maintaining skillset and expertise and for reasons of cross cover within the wider Neurosciences physiotherapy team.
• Rotating priority caseloads may be considered for these purposes.
• The role will be primarily inpatient based but will have a smaller outpatient caseload
• Attend MDT clinics, ward rounds and multidisciplinary team meetings as appropriate.

Essential Criteria:

• Hold a Physiotherapy qualification recognised by the Physiotherapists Registration Board at CORU – candidates must state CORU registration number on application, or CORU application number and date of submission if still awaiting registration number in the case of section 91 applicants.

And

• All candidates must have three years full time (or equivalent) years post-qualification clinical experience of which one year is in the area of Paediatrics
• Demonstrate evidence of recent formal continuing professional development relevant to the required area of specialism, in the form of post-graduate qualifications or relevant courses

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 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 the 11th of August by 23:45pm. 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, Physiotherapy Manager at Cliona.blake@childrenshealthireland.ie or on 018784561.

For other queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition Team recruitment@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.

So that the Onboarding team can confirm your start date, you will need to ensure that your mandatory training is completed at least 7 days prior to your commencement date.

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 2025.

• August 11th
• September 1st
• September 15th
• October 13th
• November 10th
• December 15th