Senior Physiotherapist - Orthopaedic Inpatient Service

RecruitNet International Ltd specialises in Healthcare recruitment for Domestic and Overseas candidates for Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Home care and Community care.

We are now seeking Senior Physiotherapist-Orthopaedic Inpatient Service for our hospital located in Dublin, Ireland.

Location: On-site – Dublin, Ireland
Job Type: Permanent / Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coordinate, and deliver an efficient, high-quality Orthopaedic In-Patient Physiotherapy Service in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team
  

• Ensure all orthopaedic patients are assessed and treated promptly in line with departmental policies and best practice standards
  

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve operational procedures to enhance service quality and patient outcomes
  

• Deliver orthopaedic education programmes including joint school, prehabilitation, and rehabilitation classes for arthroplasty patients
  

• Provide cross-cover support to outpatient orthopaedic services as required
  

• Supervise, mentor, and support physiotherapy staff, assistants, and students, ensuring high standards of care and professional development
  

• Participate in service management, including staff induction, appraisal, training, and policy development
  

• Maintain accurate records, audits, and service data to support clinical governance and continuous improvement
  

• Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations, including equipment safety, risk management, and emergency procedures
  

• Promote a positive team culture through leadership, communication, ongoing education, and participation in on-call/rota requirements
  
  

Requirements

• Degree in Physiotherapy or an equivalent recognised qualification
  

• CORU registration (or eligible for registration)
  

• Minimum of 2 years’ Physiotherapy experience, including significant ward-based Orthopaedic experience
  

• Postgraduate qualification (courses, modules, or MSc) in Orthopaedics, MSK, or Advanced Physiotherapy Practice (desirable)
  

• Experience in Cardiothoracic Physiotherapy and ICU settings (desirable)
  

• Postgraduate experience in MSK outpatient services (desirable)
  

• Strong clinical knowledge with the ability to apply evidence-based practice
  

• Ability to plan and deliver effective, person-centred care
  

• Strong organisational and time management skills in a busy environment
  

• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
  

• Demonstrated ability to support, manage, and develop self and others
  

• Work in line with orthopaedic competency frameworks and best practice standards
  

Benefits

Fully funded private health insurance
Highly competitive salary
Employer pension contributions
Relocation support
Subsidised parking
Educational grants and funding support
Continuous professional development opportunities
Excellent career progression pathways
Discounted healthcare for you and your immediate family