Physiotherapist
We are currently recruiting Staff Grade and Senior Physiotherapists to join the Children’s Disability Network Team (CDNT) based in Westmeath.
This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive multidisciplinary paediatric disability team providing high-quality physiotherapy services to children and young people with a range of developmental and complex needs.
The successful candidates will work closely with families and multidisciplinary colleagues to support children in achieving their physical, developmental, and functional goals within a family-centred model of care.
Key Responsibilities of the Physiotherapists:
- Complete physiotherapy assessments and interventions for children with developmental, neurological, and physical disabilities
- Develop and implement individualised treatment programmes and goals
- Support children with mobility, gross motor skills, posture management, balance, strength, and functional independence
- Work collaboratively with parents, carers, schools, and multidisciplinary team members including Occupational Therapy, Speech & Language Therapy, Psychology, Social Work, and Nursing
- Provide education and support programmes for families and caregivers
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and reports
- Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, clinical supervision, and service development initiatives
Senior Grade Responsibilities (in addition to above)
- Manage complex clinical caseloads
- Provide clinical support and mentorship to junior staff and students
- Participate in service development, audit, and quality improvement initiatives
- Support leadership and coordination within the physiotherapy service
Requirements for the Physiotherapists:
- Degree in Physiotherapy
- CORU registration
- For Staff Grade: relevant clinical or placement experience
- For Senior Grade: minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience
- Paediatric and/or disability experience desirable
- Strong communication, organisational, and clinical reasoning skills
- Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience working within CDNT, primary care, or disability services
- Experience supporting children with ASD, developmental delay, cerebral palsy, or complex physical needs
- Full driver’s licence and access to own transport
What’s on Offer
- Competitive HSE-aligned salary
- Supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team
- Ongoing clinical supervision and professional development
- Opportunity to work within a well-established paediatric disability service
- Valuable experience within community and disability services
Contact Us:
If you or someone you know is interested in this position, please send a copy of your CV to nadams@medforce.ie
If you refer a candidate to us who is successfully hired, we can offer you a €150 thank you bonus! T&C’s apply!
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