Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Drogheda is seeking a Senior Physiotherapist (Neurology) to deliver and develop a high-quality neurology and stroke physiotherapy service. This permanent wholetime post is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants and plays a key leadership role within the interdisciplinary team.
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Key Responsibilities
• Deliver a high-quality physiotherapy service in neurology and stroke care
• Act as a senior decision-maker within the interdisciplinary team
• Organise, coordinate and continuously develop physiotherapy services for neurology patients
• Support the Physiotherapy Manager in delivering a client-centred service across regional networks
• Provide expert assessment, intervention, consultation and contribute to trauma and rehabilitation pathways
• Support junior team members in clinical development and pathway improvement
Required Skills & Qualifications
• CORU registration as a Physiotherapist
• Significant post-qualification clinical experience in neurology and/or stroke rehabilitation
• Proven ability to work as a senior clinician within an interdisciplinary team
• Strong assessment, intervention and patient-management skills
• Excellent communication, leadership and organisational capability
• Commitment to continuous professional development and service improvement
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
Grade: Senior Physiotherapist (Code 3158)
Salary Scale (1 August 2025): €63,912–€75,254 (9 points)
Contract: Permanent Wholetime
Includes full HSE benefits: pension, leave entitlements, and access to professional development programmes.
Location & Employer Information
This role is based at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, part of the Louth Hospitals Group.
The hiring organisation is the Health Service Executive (HSE), Ireland’s national public health employer providing acute, community and specialist services nationwide.
Application Details
Closing date: 12 December 2025 at 12:00
Informal enquiries: Cathy Gillen – [email protected]
Recruitment contact: Alanna Clarke – [email protected]
