Senior Physiotherapist 105857
Date posted: 28 October 2026
Before you apply
This job opportunity is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants.
Reference
105857
Category
Health and Social Care Professionals
Grade
Physiotherapist - Senior 3158
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Important Information
The HSE is advertising this job on behalf of a publicly funded organisation. This job is not with the HSE. The terms and conditions of this job may be different from the HSE’s terms and conditions.
Health region
HSE Dublin and North East
County
- Dublin North
Location
Dublin
Recruiter
St. Michaels House
Contract type
- Permanent Wholetime
Post specific related information
Senior Physiotherapist – Adult Services
(Full-time - Permanent)
We are looking for a Senior Physiotherapist to join our community-based service in Ballymun / Coolock and surrounding areas. The position will involve providing physiotherapy interventions to adults with Intellectual Disabilities as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a range of settings. The successful candidate will join the existing adult services Physiotherapy team in developing and delivering quality Physiotherapy services to adults with Intellectual Disabilities in collaboration with clinical MDT and frontline colleagues. Supervision will be provided through the Physiotherapy Manager.
St. Michael’s House seeks to employ proactive and progressive individuals who identify with the ethos of providing a continuum of innovative services that support people with an Intellectual Disability to live full lives in the community.
**Applications are welcome from candidates who will have 3 years’ experience working as a Physiotherapist by December 2026 in addition to the criteria below**
Essential Criteria:
· Be fully registered on the Physiotherapy Register maintained by the Physiotherapy Registration Board at CORU.
· Have a minimum of 3 years’ experience working as a physiotherapist to include experience working as a physiotherapist in adult Intellectual disability services or other areas highly relevant to the post.
· Have an interest in working with adults and ageing populations with disabilities in a variety of settings and across the full range of physiotherapy interventions.
Be committed to and have experience of delivering quality, person-centred, community-based services.
Have excellent communication, team working, innovation and time management skills and the ability to work in a self-directed manner.
Evidence of a commitment to continuous professional development (CPD).
Desirable Criteria:
Experience in supporting 24-hour postural management needs with a recognised postural management course completed.
Experience in the area of falls, deconditioning, frailty.
Experience and understanding of dementia care and service provision.
Full clean driving licence and use of a car.
What We Offer:
HSE Pay Scale (incremental*)
Premium Payments
Sick Pay Scheme
Paid Maternity Leave
Pension
Cycle to Work Scheme
Generous Annual Leave
Employee Assistance Programme
Comprehensive Induction
Training / CPD
Career Progression
Please outline in your cover letter your suitability for the role taking in to account the criteria in the above advert as candidates will be short-listed for interview based on the above criteria. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please remember to include a valid email address as this is the way you will be contacted. A panel may be formed of candidates successful at interview for additional vacancies as and if they arise.
Informal enquiries are welcomed by Karen Dolan (Physiotherapy Manager) at karen.dolan@smh.ie
Closing Date for receipt of applications 13th November 2026. It is expected that interviews will take place in person the week of 23rd November 2026.
Salary HSE Consolidated Salary Scale: Point 1: €65,197 to Point 9: €76,767 based on a 35 hour week
St. Michael’s House is an equal opportunities employe
Closing date
13/11/2026 17:00:00
Informal enquiries
Informal enquiries are welcomed by Karen Dolan (Physiotherapy Manager) at karen.dolan@smh.ie