The Health Service Executive (HSE) is seeking a Senior Physiotherapist (Plastics and MSK) to join the team at Portiuncula University Hospital, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway. This permanent wholetime position offers an opportunity to lead in the management of patients with plastics, musculoskeletal, orthopaedic, and trauma-related conditions.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver advanced physiotherapy assessment and treatment for plastics and MSK patients.
- Manage complex orthopaedic and trauma rehabilitation cases.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimise patient recovery outcomes.
- Provide clinical leadership and support to junior physiotherapy staff.
- Maintain accurate patient records and participate in service audits and development.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- BSc or equivalent qualification in Physiotherapy.
- CORU registration (Physiotherapists Registration Board).
- Minimum three years’ post-qualification experience.
- Demonstrated expertise in plastics, orthopaedic, trauma, and/or MSK physiotherapy.
- Excellent communication, organisational, and clinical reasoning skills.
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
- Grade: Physiotherapist – Senior (Code 3158)
- Salary Scale (from 1 August 2025): €63,650 – €74,327 per annum (HSE Consolidated Pay Scales 2025)
- Contract Type: Permanent, Wholetime
- Benefits: Public sector pension scheme, annual leave entitlements, CPD opportunities
Location & Employer Information
- Employer: Health Service Executive (HSE) – West and North West Region
- Location: Portiuncula University Hospital, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway
- The HSE is Ireland’s public health and social care service, providing nationwide health services across hospitals, primary care, and community health settings.
Application Details
- Reference: P3191
- Apply Online: Apply on Rezoomo
- Date Posted: 3 November 2025
- Closing Date: 17 December 2025 at 10:00 (UTC+00:00)
- Contact:
Róisín O’Hanlon, Physiotherapist Manager
Email: roisin.ohanlon@hse.ie | Tel: (090) 9624647
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Additional Information
- Open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants.
- Interviews will be scheduled shortly after the closing date (minimum one week’s notice).
