Paediatric Physiotherapist.

On behalf of our client in public health, we are now recruiting for a Paediatric Physiotherapist to join their team.

The successful candidate will provide high-quality physiotherapy assessment, treatment and intervention to children and young people, working closely with families, caregivers and multidisciplinary teams to support positive outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Professional/Clinical

• Manage an allocated paediatric clinical caseload.
• Assess children and young people and develop appropriate treatment plans.
• Provide evidence-based physiotherapy interventions tailored to individual needs.
• Work collaboratively with children, parents, caregivers and multidisciplinary team members.
• Monitor and evaluate treatment outcomes and adjust interventions where required.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical records in line with professional and organisational standards.
• Provide physiotherapy services across relevant clinical and community settings as required.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and contribute to effective care planning.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to professional, ethical and legal requirements.

Education & Training

• Participate in mandatory training and continuing professional development.
• Keep knowledge and skills up to date in relation to paediatric physiotherapy practice.
• Support the education and supervision of student physiotherapists where appropriate.
• Contribute to the education of parents, caregivers and other healthcare professionals.

Health & Safety

• Comply with all relevant health and safety policies and procedures.
• Identify and report risks, incidents and equipment concerns appropriately.
• Ensure safe working practices are maintained at all times.
• Comply with relevant HIQA standards and healthcare legislation.

Administrative

• Contribute to the ongoing development of physiotherapy services.
• Participate in audits, service evaluation and data collection where required.
• Attend relevant meetings and contribute to service planning.
• Use IT systems effectively for clinical documentation and service delivery.
• Promote equality, diversity and respect in the workplace.

Skills & Knowledge

• Hold a recognised qualification in Physiotherapy and be registered, or eligible for registration, with CORU .
• Ideally have experience working with children and young people in a physiotherapy setting.
• Demonstrate strong clinical knowledge, reasoning skills and an evidence-based approach to practice.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the physiotherapy process and its application within paediatric services.
• Demonstrate sound clinical and professional judgement.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills when working with children, families and multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuing professional development.
• Demonstrate good organisational and time management skills.
• Be willing to develop and utilise IT skills relevant to the role.
• Demonstrate a commitment to providing a high-quality, child-centred service.

If you feel you meet the above requirements and are interested in this opportunity, please do not hesitate to apply.

Work Location: In person

Pay: Salary will be in line with the current Department of Health pay scale.