The Senior Physiotherapist – Surgical Hub role at Cork University Hospital offers an excellent opportunity to lead and deliver high-quality physiotherapy services within a dynamic surgical environment. This permanent position plays a vital role in supporting patient recovery, enhancing mobility, and improving clinical outcomes across surgical pathways in one of Ireland’s leading hospitals.
Job Overview
As a Senior Physiotherapist within the Surgical Hub at Cork University Hospital, you will provide advanced clinical expertise, support multidisciplinary collaboration, and contribute to service development. This role is suited to an experienced physiotherapist seeking to make a meaningful impact on patient care within acute surgical services.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver specialist physiotherapy assessment and treatment for surgical patients
- Lead and support evidence-based rehabilitation programmes within the Surgical Hub
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimise patient outcomes
- Supervise, mentor, and support junior physiotherapy staff and students
- Contribute to service planning, quality improvement, and clinical audits
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and adhere to governance standards
- Promote patient-centred care and safe discharge planning
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Recognised qualification in Physiotherapy
- Registration with CORU (or eligibility to register)
- Significant post-qualification clinical experience, ideally in acute or surgical settings
- Demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience
- Strong clinical reasoning and decision-making skills
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
- Commitment to continuous professional development and service excellence
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
This is a permanent whole-time position offering competitive pay aligned with HSE Senior Physiotherapist salary scales. Benefits include public sector pension, annual leave entitlements, structured professional development opportunities, and access to a supportive clinical environment. Working hours are in line with standard HSE full-time arrangements.
Location & Employer Information
This role is based at Cork University Hospital, a major teaching hospital and key part of healthcare delivery in the HSE South West region. The Surgical Hub provides a fast-paced, collaborative environment focused on delivering high-quality surgical care and rehabilitation services to a diverse patient population across Cork and surrounding areas.
Application Details
This opportunity is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants. Interested candidates must complete the official application form and submit it via the Rezoomo recruitment platform:
Apply via Rezoomo Recruitment Portal
Applicants are strongly advised to download, save, and carefully review the Job Specification and Application Form before applying.
For informal enquiries, please contact:
Ciara Cullen, Interim Physiotherapy Manager in Charge III
Email: ciaram.cullen@hse.ie
Telephone: 021-4922 403
Interviews will be scheduled as soon as possible after the closing date. Candidates will typically receive at least two weeks’ notice.
Last Day to Apply: 20 June 2026 at 12:00 PM
