Cork University Hospital is seeking an experienced Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist to lead and deliver specialist respiratory physiotherapy services for patients with chronic lung disease. This senior clinical role combines advanced patient care, service development, education, and clinical leadership within a multidisciplinary acute hospital setting.
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Key Responsibilities
• Deliver advanced specialist physiotherapy assessment and treatment for patients with chronic respiratory conditions
• Lead evidence-based respiratory physiotherapy practice across designated services
• Contribute to service planning, quality improvement, and clinical audit activities
• Provide clinical leadership, mentorship, and education to physiotherapy staff and students
• Work collaboratively with medical, nursing, and allied health colleagues in multidisciplinary teams
• Participate in policy development and implementation aligned with national and local guidelines
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and contribute to outcome measurement
Required Skills & Qualifications
• CORU registration as a Physiotherapist (or eligibility to register)
• Significant post-qualification experience in respiratory physiotherapy
• Demonstrated expertise in chronic lung disease management
• Experience in clinical leadership, service development, or specialist practice
• Excellent communication, organisational, and decision-making skills
• Evidence of continued professional development and postgraduate learning in respiratory care
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
• Salary in line with HSE Consolidated Salary Scales for Physiotherapist Clinical Specialist (Grade 3707), adjusted in accordance with national public service pay agreements
• Permanent, whole-time position (standard HSE working hours)
• Public service pension scheme
• Generous annual leave and paid public holidays
• Access to structured CPD, education, and training opportunities
Location & Employer Information
Cork University Hospital is a major tertiary referral centre and teaching hospital within the HSE South West region, providing complex acute and specialist services to Cork and the wider Munster area. The Physiotherapy Department plays a key role in multidisciplinary patient care, education, and clinical research.
Application Details
• Application method: Complete the official HSE Application Form via Rezoomo
• Applicants are strongly advised to download and read the Job Specification and Application Form before applying
• Informal enquiries:
Gay Castles, Deputy Physiotherapy Manager, Cork University Hospital
Tel: 021 4922403
Email: [email protected]
Application deadline: 27 January 2026 at 12:00 PM
