Practice Educator - Physiotherapy Temporary Contract, Full Time Hours. Principal Duties and Responsibilities: Liaise with UCC Practice Education Co-ordinator and students to ensure optimum practice education learning experience. Organise and co-ordinate placements in the healthcare agency/agencies in liaison with the University. Provide induction to students on practice education, site policies and procedures relevant to their placements. Ensure student learning contracts/placement objectives are agreed at the start of each placement. Participate in the clinical supervision of students during client intervention. Organise relevant tutorial, group and peer learning activities for students while on placement. Liaise with the Practice Education Coordinator and other relevant University staff, in the assessment of student performance. Participate in the development and integration of practice education within the curriculum in alignment with accreditation standards of the University. Prepare practice education schedules and co-ordinate students assigned to practice education site(s). Contribute to ongoing feedback to students about their performance. Contribute to and attend practice education workshops and training days and any relevant committees organised by the University. Actively contribute to curriculum development and delivery in collaboration with the head of discipline and practice education team. Co-ordinate, allocate, arrange and manage practice education within the agency/agencies. Actively seek and develop practice education opportunities in liaison with key stakeholders including a range of environments not previously explored within the agency/agencies. Facilitate communication and effective working relationships between clinical/non-clinical colleagues and the University based staff. Promote inter-professional learning across disciplines in the health care setting. Participate in the quality assurance mechanism of the student learning environment. Contribute to the development and promotion of multi-professional working in the delivery of patient care for the benefit of patients. Evaluate the student learning experience within practice and its contribution to the whole learning experience. Promote and develop communication and links with a range of local services in order to develop practice education placement learning experiences. Eligibility Criteria - Qualifications and/ or experience. Candidates must, on the latest date for receiving completed applications: (a)Possess the Bachelor in Physiotherapy (Hons.) or B.Sc. Physiotherapy (Hons) degree from the National University of Ireland or University of Dublin; OR (b)Possess the Diploma in Physiotherapy of the University of Dublin or the National University of Ireland; OR (c)Possess a qualification in Physiotherapy at least equivalent to (a) or (b) above; OR (d)Be registered or be eligible for registration as a Physiotherapist by the Physiotherapist Registration Board at CORU; AND (e)Provide proof of Statutory Registration on the Physiotherapist Register maintained by the Physiotherapist Registration Board at CORU before a contract of employment can be issued. On appointment, practitioners must maintain annual registration on the Physiotherapist register maintained by the Physiotherapist Registration Board at CORU. Practitioners must confirm annual registration with CORU to the HSE by way of theannual Patient Safety Assurance Certificate (PSAC); AND Have had at least three years satisfactory post qualification experience, some of which should be in practice education. Have CPD relevant to the area. Full Job Spec is available on request. Closing Date: 1pm on Monday, 20th October 2025. MUH reserves the right to create a panel for this post from which permanent, fixed term and specified purpose vacancies of a full or part time duration may be filled. Mercy University Hospital (MUH) MUH is a growing voluntary hospital in the heart of Cork City. We have over 1,500 staff providing complex diagnostic, medical and surgical care through our inpatient, day patient, outpatient and emergency services. We are a teaching hospital, a centre of national and international excellence, and are renowned for our research and tertiary services. Providing 24/7 acute surgical, acute medical and critical care, MUH now has multiple sites across the city and continues to expand. We support staff development with approx. 100 promotions annually.We prioritise work life balance with 28% of our team working part time hours.We offer nationally agreed enhanced Salary Scales, Pension Scheme, excellent holidays, canteen, and Study Leave and Assistance. From Cardiac Care to Intensive Care, our varied specialist services offer real career choice to our team.We live by our Core Values of Compassion, Excellence, Justice, Respect and Team Spirit. Skills: CORU Registered Hospital Experience Physiotherapist