The National Ambulance Service is seeking a highly experienced Senior Physiotherapist to join its North Leinster Headquarters team in Dublin. This permanent, whole-time role focuses on delivering advanced evidence-based physiotherapy care in musculoskeletal, orthopaedic, and rheumatology practice. This is a confined competition open to eligible HSE staff at the appropriate grade.
Key Responsibilities
• Deliver advanced clinical physiotherapy assessment and treatment
• Apply evidence-based practice across musculoskeletal, orthopaedic and rheumatology services
• Support clinical governance and quality improvement initiatives
• Contribute to multidisciplinary team planning and decision-making
• Supervise and mentor physiotherapy colleagues as required
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and reporting
• Participate in service development and audit activities
Required Skills & Qualifications
• CORU registration as a Physiotherapist
• Permanent appointment at Senior Physiotherapist grade within the HSE
• Extensive post-qualification clinical experience
• High-level expertise in musculoskeletal, orthopaedic or rheumatology practice
• Strong clinical reasoning and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
• Salary in line with HSE Senior Physiotherapist (Grade 3158) consolidated pay scales
• Permanent whole-time contract
• Public service pension scheme
• Annual leave and paid public holidays
• Access to professional development and training
Location & Employer Information
This role is based at the National Ambulance Service North Leinster Headquarters, Phoenix Hall, St Mary’s Hospital, Phoenix Park, Dublin. The National Ambulance Service plays a critical role in delivering emergency and urgent care services nationwide.
Application Details
Expressions of interest must be submitted by completing the official application form and emailing it to [email protected].
Supporting documents:
• Application Form (DOC)
• Job Specification (DOC)
• Confined Campaign Information (DOC)
Informal Enquiries
Robert Morton, Director, National Ambulance Service
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 01 4631622
Last Day to Apply: 20 February 2026, 2:00 PM
