In operation since 1879, Our Lady’s Hospice & Care Services is a 200-bed facility providing specialist care for people with a wide range of needs from rehabilitation to end-of-life care in Harold’s Cross Hospice, Blackrock Hospice and Wicklow Hospice. Our Lady’s Hospice & Care Services is acknowledged as a centre of excellence in all its departments and we actively encourage and promote continual learning and development in a constantly changing environment. Our organisation is an equal opportunity employer.
Description
Staff Grade Physiotherapist
* 1.0WTE (35 hours)
* Temporary specified purpose contract (12 months approx.)
* H.S.E. funded & Board of Directors funded
* Based in Harold’s Cross
The post holder will provide safe, efficient and effective physiotherapy assessment, treatment and intervention for patients and residents as directed by the Senior Physiotherapist/Physiotherapist Manager. The post holder will work with the Physiotherapist Manager in ensuring the development, co-ordination and delivery of a quality, patient centred physiotherapy service.
Annual registration:
On appointment, practitioners must maintain annual registration on the Physiotherapists Register maintained by the Physiotherapists Registration Board at CORU.
Essential Qualifications:
* Physiotherapy qualification:
(a) The B.SC (Honours) degree in Physiotherapy from the University of Dublin, or
(b) The Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, or
(c) The Bachelor in Physiotherapy (Honours) Degree from the National University of Ireland, or
(d) The Diploma in Physiotherapy of the University of Dublin or the National University of Dublin, or
(e) The BSc (Hons) Degree in Physiotherapy from the University of Limerick, or
(f) A physiotherapy qualification eligible for registration with CORU
* CORU registration or proof of application for registration/upcoming application pending in the case of new graduates
* 0 -12 months post graduate experience in one or more of the following areas: Rheumatic & Musculoskeletal Diseases, Care of the Older Person, Palliative Care.
* Demonstrate good clinical knowledge & competence in one or more of the following clinical services; Rheumatic & Musculoskeletal Diseases, Care of the Older Person, Palliative Care.
* Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
* Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team.
* Demonstrate competent and confident IT skills - Word, Excel, Power Point and e-mail.
Annual registration:
On appointment, practitioners must maintain annual registration on the Physiotherapists Register maintained by the Physiotherapists Registration Board at CORU.
Desirable Qualifications:
* Member of the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists (ISCP).
* Active membership of a relevant ISCP interest group.
Informal enquiries are most welcome. Please contact Jide Afolabi | Physiotherapy Manager | 01 491 8736 | jafolabi@olh.ie
A detailed Job Description & Person Specification is available to download below or from the Human Resources Department | hr@olh.ie
Latest date for receipt of applications is 12 noon on Thursday 16th October 2025.
Our Lady’s Hospice & Care Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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