The Health Service Executive (HSE) is seeking applications for the role of Senior Physiotherapist at the new Surgical Hub in Swords, Dublin North. This permanent, whole-time position offers an opportunity to join a multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality care to patients in the Dublin and North East health region.
About the Role
This senior physiotherapy role focuses on musculoskeletal, orthopaedic, and post-surgical rehabilitation within an acute hospital outpatient setting. The successful candidate will provide advanced physiotherapy assessment and treatment, supporting patients through their surgical recovery journey.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver specialist physiotherapy care for musculoskeletal, orthopaedic, plastics, urology, gynaecology, and post-surgical patients.
- Undertake advanced clinical assessment and develop evidence-based treatment plans.
- Work collaboratively with the wider surgical hub multidisciplinary team.
- Contribute to patient discharge planning and continuity of care.
- Support junior staff and physiotherapy students through supervision and mentorship.
- Participate in service development and quality improvement initiatives.
- Maintain up-to-date clinical documentation and contribute to audit/research where required.
Required Qualifications
Essential
- CORU registration as a Physiotherapist.
- Significant post-graduate experience in musculoskeletal/orthopaedic and post-surgical physiotherapy within an acute hospital setting.
- Demonstrated depth and breadth of experience in outpatient and post-surgical rehabilitation.
- Evidence of ongoing CPD activity within the past 3 years relevant to musculoskeletal, orthopaedic, plastics, urology, gynaecology, or post-surgical physiotherapy.
Preferred
- Experience working in a surgical hub or similar rapid-access care environment.
- Knowledge of HSE service development initiatives in acute hospital outpatient rehabilitation.
- Skills in clinical audit, service evaluation, or research.
What We Offer
- Salary: €63,279 – €74,509 per annum (as per March 2025 HSE Consolidated Salary Scales, Grade 3158).
- Permanent, whole-time contract within the HSE.
- Opportunities for ongoing professional development.
- Team-based working environment within a modern surgical hub.
- Access to HSE benefits including pension scheme, annual leave, and CPD support.
Additional Resources
Ready to Apply?
Closing Date: 15 October 2025 at 17:00.
For informal enquiries, contact:
Ciaran Browne, Physiotherapist Manager-In-Charge III
Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15
Tel: 01-6465276 | Email: ciaran.browne1@hse.ie
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