Physiotherapist, Senior Oncology, Haematology and Radiotherapy, Galway University Hospitals Fisiteiripeoir Sinsearach, Haemaiteolaíocht Rádiothairipe, Ospidéil na hOllscoile, Gaillimh G10370
Date posted: 4 September 2025
Before you apply
This job opportunity is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants.
Reference
G10370
Category
Health and Social Care Professionals
Grade
Physiotherapist - Senior 3158
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HSE
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Important Information
This job is in the HSE.
Health region
HSE West and North West
County
- Galway
Location
There is currently one specified purpose & whole-time vacancy available for a Physiotherapist, senior, Oncology in the Physiotherapy Department, Galway University Hospitals.
Galway University Hospitals (GUH) is a major academic teaching hospital with a rapidly expanding Physiotherapy Service -over 100 staff across two sites, (University Hospital Galway and Merlin Park University Hospital). GUH physiotherapy department provides a wide range of acute and rehabilitation services i.e., Critical Care, Surgical Medical, Cardiothoracics, Orthopaedics, Neurology, Stroke, Oder Persons Services, OPRAH, Oncology, Radiotherapy, CF, Rehabilitation, Paediatrics, Women’s Health, OPD, Plastics and Rheumatology.
GUH is one of 8 designated National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP) adult cancer centres nationally providing a wide range of complex cancer services to the region
The post holder will be primarily based on the UHG site providing physiotherapy and Cancer rehabilitation for Oncology, Haematology and Radiotherapy services. Cancer rehabilitation addresses the musculoskeletal, cardiopulmonary and functional impairments expected with cancer, cancer treatment, survivorship, advanced disease and end of life. The post holder will also help lead and manage the Oncology/ Radiotherapy-related Lymphoedema service in GUH.
Services are provided for weekend and on call across acute respiratory and orthopaedics
We are an undergraduate student education site
A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled.
Recruiter
HSE West and North West: Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Roscommon, Mayo, and Galway
Contract type
- Specified Purpose Wholetime
Post specific related information
• Demonstrate evidence of depth and breadth of experience of recent working in acute Oncology/Radiotherapy/Haematology services with general knowledge and experience in Cancer Rehabilitation.
• Relevant CPD in the area of physiotherapy care and Oncology/Radiotherapy/Haematology
• Training and clinical experience in Lymphoedema management
• Recent relevant experience in the management of musculoskeletal complications arising from cancer surgery and radiotherapy
• Awareness of the Health Service reform programmes
• Understanding of the relevant National Clinical Care Programmes
Closing date
19/09/2025 10:00:00
Proposed interview date
"Interviews will be held as soon as possible after closing date. Candidates will normally be given at least one weeks' notice of interview. The timescale may be reduced in exceptional circumstances"
Informal enquiries
We welcome enquiries about the role.
Contact Catherine O’Sullivan, Physiotherapist Manager in Charge III, GUH – Tel: 091 542590 / Email: Catherine.osullivan@hse.ie or Kevin O’Connell, Physiotherapist Manager, GUH – Tel: 091 544322 / Email: Kevin.oconnell2@hse.ie for further information about the role.
Contact the Recruitment Team GUH – Recruit.guh@hse.ie for enquiries relating to the recruitment process.