Job Overview
Senior Paediatric Physiotherapist required for a permanent part-time (0.8 WTE) position within HSE Dublin and South East. This role supports Primary Care Paediatric Services across Wexford (CHN10) and New Ross (CHN8), delivering high-quality, evidence-based physiotherapy care to children with complex and non-complex needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver specialist paediatric physiotherapy services within Primary Care and/or Disability settings.
- Assess, diagnose, and implement evidence-based treatment plans for children with physical and sensory disabilities.
- Manage a varied caseload including complex and non-complex presentations.
- Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams across Community Healthcare Networks.
- Provide clinical leadership and guidance within the paediatric physiotherapy service.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and contribute to service development initiatives.
- Travel between Wexford Primary Care Centre and New Ross Health Centre as required.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Eligible for registration as a Physiotherapist with CORU.
- High level of clinical knowledge and commitment to evidence-based practice.
- Minimum of 6 months’ experience in a specialist paediatric setting.
- Experience managing children with complex and non-complex physical and sensory disabilities.
- Strong communication and multidisciplinary teamwork skills.
- Full driver’s licence and access to transport (as service demands require cross-site work).
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
- Salary aligned to HSE Grade 3158 – Physiotherapist Senior pay scale (February 2026 revision).
- Permanent part-time contract (0.8 WTE).
- Public sector pension scheme.
- Annual leave and public holidays in line with HSE policy.
- Access to professional development and CPD opportunities.
Location & Employer Information
This position is within HSE Dublin and South East, covering Carlow, Kilkenny, South Tipperary, Waterford and Wexford. The successful candidate will work on set days across two bases: Wexford Primary Care Centre (CHN10) and New Ross Health Centre (CHN8), with flexibility required in line with service needs.
Application Details
Reference: SE26PSP
Category: Health and Social Care Professionals
Grade: Physiotherapist – Senior (3158)
Contract: Permanent Part-Time (0.8 WTE)
Reasonable Accommodations
Candidates requiring reasonable accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process should email [email protected]
Informal Enquiries:
Pauline Kirwan – Community Healthcare Network Manager CHN10
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 086 4177237
Damian Rice – Physiotherapist Manager in Charge III Wexford
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 087 6634136
This campaign is to fill the initial vacancy only. A panel will not be formed.
Last Day to Apply: 18 March 2026, 1:00 PM
