Galway University Hospitals are seeking a Senior Physiotherapist Practice Tutor to support, develop, and lead high-quality clinical education for physiotherapy students. This role plays a vital part in shaping future physiotherapy practice while contributing to patient-centred care across a broad range of clinical services.
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This position is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants and is based within HSE West and North West.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead and coordinate practice education for undergraduate and postgraduate physiotherapy students
• Support clinical educators and staff involved in student supervision
• Promote best practice in physiotherapy education and training
• Contribute to service development through education, audit, and quality improvement
• Facilitate inter-professional learning and collaboration
• Maintain high clinical standards across a broad range of conditions
• Engage in continuous professional development relevant to the role
Required Skills & Qualifications
• CORU registration as a Physiotherapist
• Senior-level clinical experience in physiotherapy practice
• Demonstrated experience in practice education of physiotherapy students
• Evidence of continuous professional development in education and training
• Experience working across a broad range of clinical conditions
• Proven ability to work effectively in inter-professional healthcare teams
• Strong communication, mentoring, and organisational skills
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
• Salary: In line with HSE Senior Physiotherapist (Grade 3158) consolidated pay scale (August 2025)
• Working hours: Permanent part-time contract
• Benefits include:
• Public service pension scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Paid continuous professional development
• Access to HSE employee wellbeing supports
Salary scales are governed by Department of Health Consolidated Pay Scales and public service pay policy .
Location & Employer Information
Galway University Hospitals form part of the HSE West and North West region, providing acute and specialist services to the west of Ireland. The organisation is a major teaching hospital group with strong links to education, research, and professional training.
Application Details
• Apply online via the official application portal:
• Informal enquiries:
Catherine O’Sullivan, Physiotherapist Manager in Charge III
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 091 542590
• Recruitment process enquiries:
Email: [email protected]
Last Day to Apply: 22 January 2026 at 10:00
