Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist in Paediatric Orthopaedics

Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist in Paediatric Orthopaedics / MSK

Join to apply for the Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist in Paediatric Orthopaedics / MSK role at Children's Health Ireland Jobs

Overview

Purpose of the Role and key responsibilities relate to leadership and delivery of physiotherapy services within paediatric orthopaedics/MSK, with an emphasis on evidence-based practice, service development, teaching, and collaboration across the MSK team and across CHI locations.

Responsibilities

• Live CHI values and be child-centered, compassionate & progressive; act with respect, excellence and integrity.
• Lead Physiotherapy hip pathways (complex and non-complex) across the lifespan, including DDH.
• Collaborate in management of other paediatric orthopaedic congenital conditions as required.
• Assess and treat patients referred for physiotherapy with advanced clinical reasoning and knowledge.
• Demonstrate evidence-based practice through clinical reasoning and decision making in complex cases.
• Participate in the wider Musculoskeletal/Orthopaedic Service; develop care pathways in collaboration with other MSK Clinical Specialists.
• Represent the MSK team within the Physiotherapy Department in collaboration with MSK service leads.
• Manage clinical caseload and MSK Orthopaedics waiting lists in line with targets.
• Provide clinical support, teaching and training to promote effective MSK orthopaedic physiotherapy interventions, including weekend inpatient MSK services.
• Undertake clinical supervision and contribute to competency evaluation of senior and staff grade physiotherapists.
• Engage in performance appraisal and Personal Development Planning with the Physiotherapy Manager; seek clinical supervision as appropriate.
• Supervise and educate physiotherapy assistants, students and other staff as required.
• Develop, manage and evaluate the musculoskeletal service; participate in research and audits.
• Advise on changes in work practices to align with best practice in MSK orthopaedic physiotherapy.
• Participate in mentoring and development for senior and staff grade physiotherapists; support planning and service evaluation.
• Lead cross-site planning and development of integrated MSK services across CHI locations.
• Engage with national initiatives and act as a tertiary hospital Paediatric Clinical Specialist lead for colleagues nationally.
• Deliver physiotherapy treatment in accordance with CORU Code and maintain required professional development.
• Participate in mandatory training and share specialised knowledge with colleagues.
• Ensure a safe working environment and comply with hospital policies.
• Participate in the hospital out-of-hours physiotherapy service and undertake duties as assigned by management.

Essential Criteria

• Hold current CORU registration (physiotherapy) and state CORU registration number on application.
• Five years full-time post-qualification clinical experience, with at least three years in Paediatric Musculoskeletal / Orthopaedic Physiotherapy.
• Demonstrate evidence of recent formal Continuing Professional Development relevant to paediatric MSK/orthopaedics (post-graduate qualifications or relevant courses).

How to Apply and Informal Enquiries

Applications must include a cover letter detailing relevant experience that demonstrates how the essential criteria are met. Shortlisting is based on the post requirements.

Please submit a cover letter with your CV; CVs will not be accepted without a detailed cover letter. The closing date for submissions is Monday 29th September 2025 at 11:45 pm. Applications must be completed through the advertised post on CHI.jobs by clicking 'Apply for Job'.

For informal enquiries, contact Cliona Blake, Physiotherapy Manager, at 018784561 or cliona.blake@childrenshealthireland.ie. For other recruitment queries, contact Talent Acquisition at Rachel.sheridan@childrenshealthireland.ie.

NOTE: CHI has a monthly commencement day process for new employees and onboarding updates, which may affect start dates based on pre-employment checks and mandatory training.

#J-18808-Ljbffr

---