Physiotherapist, Senior Oncology, Haematology and Radiotherapy, Galway University Hospitals Fis

4 weeks ago


Galway, Galway, Ireland Health Service Executive Full time
Overview

Reference: G10370

Category: Health and Social Care Professionals
Grade: Physiotherapist - Senior 3158
Advertisement source: HSE
Advertisement Type: External

Important Information

This job is in the HSE. Health region: HSE West and North West. County: Galway. Location: Galway University Hospitals (GUH) – one specified purpose & whole-time vacancy for a Physiotherapist, senior, Oncology in the Physiotherapy Department, Galway.

Galway University Hospitals (GUH) is a major academic teaching hospital with a rapidly expanding Physiotherapy Service – over 100 staff across two sites, GUH and Merlin Park University Hospital. The GUH physiotherapy department provides a wide range of acute and rehabilitation services including Critical Care, Surgical Medical, Cardiothoracics, Orthopaedics, Neurology, Stroke, Older Persons Services, OPRAH, Oncology, Radiotherapy, CF, Rehabilitation, Paediatrics, Women's Health, OPD, Plastics and Rheumatology.

GUH is one of 8 designated National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP) adult cancer centres nationally providing a wide range of complex cancer services to the region. The post holder will be primarily based on the UHG site providing physiotherapy and Cancer rehabilitation for Oncology, Haematology and Radiotherapy services. Cancer rehabilitation addresses musculoskeletal, cardiopulmonary and functional impairments associated with cancer, cancer treatment, survivorship, advanced disease and end of life. The post holder will also help lead and manage the Oncology/Radiotherapy-related Lymphoedema service in GUH. Services are provided for weekend and on-call across acute respiratory and orthopaedics. We are an undergraduate student education site. A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled.

Post Details

Recruiter: HSE West and North West: Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Roscommon, Mayo, and Galway

Contract type: Specified Purpose Wholetime

Responsibilities
  • Demonstrate evidence of depth and breadth of experience of recent working in acute Oncology/Radiotherapy/Haematology services with general knowledge and experience in Cancer Rehabilitation.
  • Provide CPD in the area of physiotherapy care and Oncology/Radiotherapy/Haematology.
  • Training and clinical experience in Lymphoedema management.
  • Recent relevant experience in the management of musculoskeletal complications arising from cancer surgery and radiotherapy.
  • Awareness of the Health Service reform programmes.
  • Understanding of the relevant National Clinical Care Programmes.
Requirements/Qualifications
  • Demonstrated depth and breadth of experience in acute Oncology/Radiotherapy/Haematology services with Cancer Rehabilitation knowledge.
  • Relevant CPD in physiotherapy, Oncology/Radiotherapy/Haematology.
  • Training and clinical experience in Lymphoedema management.
  • Experience in management of musculoskeletal issues related to cancer treatment.
  • Awareness of Health Service reform programmes.
  • Understanding of National Clinical Care Programmes.
Closing Date

19/09/2025 10:00:00

Interview Information

Proposed interview date: Interviews will be held as soon as possible after closing date. Candidates will normally be given at least one week's notice of interview. Timescale may be reduced in exceptional circumstances.

Enquiries

Informal enquiries welcome. Contact Catherine O'Sullivan, Physiotherapist Manager in Charge III, GUH – Tel: 091 542590 / Email: Catherine.osullivan@hse.ie; Kevin O'Connell, Physiotherapist Manager, GUH – Tel: 091 544322 / Email: Kevin.oconnell2@hse.ie. Recruitment Team GUH – Recruit.guh@hse.ie for recruitment process inquiries.

External link

https://www.rezoomo.com/job/84982/


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