Senior Physiotherapist – Respiratory

3 weeks ago

Cork, Cork, Ireland Mercy University Hospital Full time

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Senior Physiotherapist – Respiratory & Medical In-patients, Cork

Client: Mercy University Hospital

Location: Cork, Ireland

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 3ba5f15661dd

Job Views: 6

Posted: 12.08.2025

Expiry Date: 26.09.2025

Job Description:Senior Physiotherapist - Respiratory & Medical Inpatients

Permanent Contract, Full Time Hours.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Assess, plan, implement, and review treatment programs for respiratory and medical physiotherapy patients, managing workload appropriately.
  • Set goals collaboratively with patients, families, and team members, utilizing clinical expertise.
  • Serve as a clinical exemplar for physiotherapy care.
  • Make autonomous decisions to support patient health and promote continuity of care.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on discharge planning and care transfers.
  • Advise and support colleagues on clinical practice issues.
  • Maintain and audit clinical records as per guidelines, providing data for accreditation standards.
  • Communicate assessment results and treatment plans effectively.
  • Participate in outreach clinics, meetings, and multidisciplinary sessions.
  • Coordinate with GPs and community staff regarding patient care.
  • Assess medication effectiveness in consultation with physicians.
  • Operate within hospital policies, maintaining standards and participating in quality assurance.
  • Contribute to departmental committees and record work statistics.
  • Uphold confidentiality, ethics, and legal standards.
  • Comply with professional conduct rules set by CORU and the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapy.
  • Participate in on-call and weekend rotations, maintaining competency.
  • Undertake additional responsibilities as appropriate.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Bachelor or B.Sc. in Physiotherapy from an Irish university, or equivalent qualification, or registration with CORU.
  • Proof of statutory registration required, with annual renewal.
  • Minimum three years post-qualification experience, including in respiratory/critical care and general medical care, especially for elderly and mobility-impaired patients.
  • Relevant Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
  • Availability for on-call and weekend work as required.

Closing Date: Thursday, 14th August 2025.

MUH may create a panel for this role to fill various vacancies.

Full Job Description available upon request.

Mercy University Hospital (MUH)

MUH is a large, growing voluntary hospital in Cork City with over 1,500 staff, providing comprehensive diagnostic, medical, surgical, and critical care services. Known for research and tertiary care, MUH offers diverse career opportunities, supports staff development, and values work-life balance. We adhere to our core values of Compassion, Excellence, Justice, Respect, and Team Spirit.

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