Senior Physiotherapy Roles In Paediatric Neurosciences Campaign

Senior Physiotherapy roles in Paediatric Neurosciences Campaign

Purpose of the Role

Senior Physiotherapist with a Special Interest in Neuromuscle - As an integral member of the national multidisciplinary team, the post-holder will deliver a comprehensive tertiary level physiotherapy service to the children and young people attending the Neuromuscular Service.

Children and young people attending this service access their on-going physiotherapy via their local services. The tertiary physiotherapist’s role is to contribute to an annual/bi-annual assessment focussing on physical and functional assessment & respiratory management (often in consultation with CSp NM Respiratory PT), advice and support of the child, the family and the local teams.

The post-holder will act as a specialist resource nationally, guiding and supporting the local physiotherapist of each child. The post-holder is expected to develop and grow the relationships with local services.

The therapist will work within the structure of the Physiotherapy Department in CHI at Tallaght and will contribute to the service development as required.

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.

· All candidates must have three years full time* (or equivalent) years post-qualification clinical experience of which six months must be in paediatric Neurosciences (Neurodisability / neuromuscular / neurodevelopmental / neurology).

· All candidates must demonstrate evidence of recent formal continuing professional development relevant to this role i.e. postgraduate qualifications or relevant courses

*Proleptic applications (min 33 months qualified) may be considered.

Competition Specific Selection Process

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.

* 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 Thursday, 30th April 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 Ruth Creighton, Physiotherapy Manager Cross sites Ruth Creighton at Ruth.Creighton@childrenshealthireland.ie

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

PLEASE NOTE:

CHI has transitioned to a process of a one commencement day per month for all new employees and Secondments. This update to our Onboarding process is aligned to changes in our monthly/fortnightly payroll and with the 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 only:

· 6th July

· 10th August

· 7th September

· 5th October

· 2nd November

· 7th December

Information on “Non-European Economic Area Applicants” is available from https://dbei.gov.ie/en/

Children’s Health Ireland is legally required to verify that all staff have the right to work in Irelandbefore they begin employment, regardless of nationality or immigration status. This right-to-work check is also necessary when an individual re-joins CHI or when their immigration permission or employment permit is due to expire.

Permit holders can change their permit employer to CHI after a period of nine months has passed since commencing their first employment permit in the State. The change of employer applies to the General Employment Permit (GEP) and to the Critical Skills Employment Permit (CSEP). The change is required to be completed as part of pre-employment clearance.

All Permits and Change of Employer applications are processed on the Employment Permits Online.

Some recruitment campaigns may be open to candidates who are not citizens of the EEA, Switzerland, or United Kingdom. You can consult the Critical Skills Occupational List see if your profession is currently eligible under this route.

The programme outlined for Children’s Health Ireland may impact on this role and as structures change the job description may be reviewed.

Children’s Health Ireland is an equal opportunities employer.