Reference: RHM0326106
Category: Health and Social Care Professionals
Grade: Physiotherapist – Senior (Grade Code 3158)
Advertisement Source: HSE
Health Region: HSE Dublin and Midlands
County: Westmeath
Location: Senior Physiotherapist In-Patient Service, Medical/Surgical Wards, Regional Hospital Mullingar
Contract Type: Permanent Wholetime (1.0 WTE)
Job Overview
This Senior Physiotherapist Westmeath opportunity offers an exciting leadership role within the in-patient medical and surgical wards at Regional Hospital Mullingar. The successful candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality, evidence-based physiotherapy services across acute care settings.
This permanent position provides the opportunity to shape service delivery, mentor junior colleagues, and contribute to continuous service improvement within the HSE Dublin and Midlands region.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide advanced physiotherapy assessment and treatment to in-patients across medical, surgical, neurological, gerontology and respiratory wards.
- Lead and coordinate physiotherapy services within assigned acute ward areas.
- Deliver evidence-based interventions tailored to complex clinical presentations.
- Supervise, mentor and support junior physiotherapy staff and students.
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and discharge planning processes.
- Contribute to service development, quality improvement initiatives and clinical audit.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation in line with HSE policies and professional standards.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Recognised qualification in Physiotherapy and eligibility for CORU registration.
- Significant post-qualification experience in acute hospital settings.
- Demonstrated depth and breadth of experience in Acute Wards and Respiratory care (medical, surgical, neurology, gerontology, respiratory).
- Evidence of continuous professional development (CPD) relevant to acute physiotherapy practice.
- Strong clinical reasoning, communication and leadership skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
- Salary aligned with HSE Senior Physiotherapist (Grade 3158) pay scale in accordance with national public sector agreements.
- Permanent Wholetime contract (1.0 WTE).
- Public sector pension scheme and annual leave entitlements.
- Access to structured professional development and HSE training supports.
- Opportunities for career progression within the HSE Dublin and Midlands region.
Location & Employer Information
This role is based at Regional Hospital Mullingar, serving patients across Westmeath and the wider Midlands region. The hospital provides a broad range of acute medical and surgical services within the HSE Dublin and Midlands health region.
The Health Service Executive (HSE) is Ireland’s largest employer, delivering public health and social care services nationwide. This campaign is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants. A panel may be formed to fill current and future permanent or temporary vacancies of full or part-time duration.
Application Details
Informal Enquiries:
Rachel Clerkin, Physiotherapy Manager
Phone: 086 1724801
Email: rachel.clerkin@hse.ie
Candidates will normally be given at least two weeks’ notice of interview. The timescale may be reduced in exceptional circumstances.
Last Day to Apply: 07 April 2026, 12:00 PM
