Employer: Health Service Executive (HSE) – Dublin & South East Region
Location: University Hospital Waterford, Co. Waterford, Ireland
Contract Type: Permanent, Wholetime
Reference: 25UHWA1810
Date Posted: 16 October 2025
Closing Date: 31 October 2025 at 14:00
About the Role
The HSE Dublin and South East region is inviting applications for a Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist (Postnatal Hub) at University Hospital Waterford (UHW). This senior physiotherapy post plays a pivotal role in the development and delivery of specialist postnatal services, supporting the ongoing care of women’s health and rehabilitation following childbirth.
Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will lead service delivery, innovation, and evidence-based practice in physiotherapy, with a strong focus on maternal and postnatal recovery.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide specialist assessment and intervention for postnatal patients.
- Lead and develop clinical pathways within the Postnatal Hub at UHW.
- Collaborate closely with obstetrics, midwifery, and general physiotherapy teams.
- Supervise, mentor, and support physiotherapy colleagues and students.
- Contribute to service audits, research, and clinical governance activities.
- Implement national HSE strategies for postnatal care and women’s health.
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Required Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Physiotherapy qualification with CORU registration.
- Minimum 6 years’ post-qualification experience, including substantial time in women’s health or postnatal physiotherapy.
- Proven ability to lead specialist clinical services and deliver training.
- Excellent communication and multidisciplinary collaboration skills.
Preferred
- Postgraduate qualification in Women’s Health, Pelvic Health, or related field.
- Experience working in acute or tertiary maternity care settings.
- Involvement in clinical audit, quality improvement, or service innovation.
What We Offer
- Salary: HSE Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist (Grade Code 3707) – €69,336 to €81,527 per annum (effective from 1 August 2025, per DoH Consolidated Pay Scales).
- Pensionable public service position with incremental progression.
- Continuous professional development and leadership support.
- Access to flexible working arrangements and a supportive clinical environment.
- Opportunity to shape the future of postnatal care in the South East region.
Ready to Apply?
Closing date: Friday, 31 October 2025 at 14:00 (Irish Standard Time).
Applications are accepted via Rezoomo.
📞 Informal Enquiries: Eileen Long, Physiotherapy Manager
Tel: 051-848858 / 087-4497791
Email: EileenP.Long@hse.ie
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