Staff/Senior Physiotherapist.

Physiotherapist

Medforce are looking for a Physiotherapist to join a busy CDNT unit in Clonmel. The Physiotherapist will work as part of an interdisciplinary Children’s Disability Network Team to provide high-quality, family-centred physiotherapy services to children and young people aged 0–18 with complex needs under the Progressing Disability Services (PDS) framework. I will consider applications from Staff and Senior Grade Physiotherapists.

Responsibilities of Physiotherapist

• Provide comprehensive physiotherapy assessment and intervention for children with physical, neurological, developmental, and sensory needs.
• Develop and review individualised therapy plans using evidence-based practice.
• Deliver direct and indirect interventions, including home programmes, group work, and parent/caregiver training.
• Carry out school and home visits as required.
• Support postural management, seating, mobility aids, equipment prescription, and orthotics.
• Maintain clear, accurate, and timely clinical documentation.

• Work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary/transdisciplinary CDNT model.
• Participate in team meetings, joint assessments, case discussions, and service development activities.
• Contribute physiotherapy input to Individual Family Service Plans (IFSPs).

• Build positive, supportive relationships with families and empower them to assist their child’s development.
• Liaise with schools, early years providers, voluntary agencies, and community partners.
• Deliver parent workshops, staff training, or educational sessions as required.

• Adhere to CORU standards, HSE policies, and all relevant professional codes of practice.
• Ensure compliance with GDPR, safeguarding, and clinical governance requirements.
• Participate in supervision, CPD activities, audit, research, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to service planning and development.

Requirements of Physiotherapist

• Recognised qualification in Physiotherapy approved by CORU.
• CORU registration or eligibility for registration.
• Experience working with children or individuals with disabilities (placements or professional experience).
• Knowledge of developmental disorders and family-centred practice.
• Full clean driving licence and access to transport, if required.

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