Applications are invited for the following post

Senior Physiotherapist Ref: 97286

Permanent Part-Time 0.9 wte (63 hours per fortnight) across two Childrens Disability networks

0.6 wte (42 hours per fortnight) CDNT 13 Carrigaline / Kinsale / Bandon with bases in Carrigaline and Bandon

&

0.3 wte (21 hours per fortnight) CDNT 7 East Cork City based in Carrigtwohill

JOB SUMMARY

These permanent posts are with the Carrigaline/Kinsale / Bandon (13) Childrens Disability Network Team which is based in both the Carrigaline and Bandon Primary Care Centres and East Cork (7) Childrens Disability Network Team which is based in Carrigtwohill. The successful candidates will have a caseload in the Carrigaline Kinsale and Bandon area for CDNT 13 and Carrigtwohill CDNT 7 and will be expected to drive within these areas.

These posts involve working as part of an interdisciplinary team providing supports to children and young adults 0-18 yrs and their families. This will include children with Intellectual Physical Sensory disability children on the Autistic Spectrum and children at risk of or query developmental delay; where their needs the support of an interdisciplinary team. This team is under the national model of service provision Progressing Disability Services for Children and Young People lead by the HSE.

The successful candidate will be employed by Corlann South. Assessment diagnostic and therapeutic interventions are provided by Cork CDNTs Interdisciplinary team. The CDNT aims to maximise the child / young adults full potential and works within the context of the family and community empowering and supporting parents/ care givers and family members. The reporting relationship is to the Childrens Disability Network Manager locally and Clinical supervision will be provided by the Head of Discipline.

The Candidate:

1. Statutory Registration Professional Qualification Experience etc.
1. Candidates for appointment must:
1. Be registered or be eligible for registration on the Physiotherapists Register maintained by the Physiotherapists Registration Board at CORU. See attached link for current approved Physiotherapist qualifications. AND
2. Have three years full time (or an aggregate of three years full time) post qualification clinical experience AND
3. Have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and professional ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office. AND
4. Provide proof of Statutory Registration on the Physiotherapists Register maintained by the Physiotherapists Registration Board at CORU before a contract of employment can be issued.
2. Experience
1. Must have a minimum of three years post qualification clinical experience
2. Experience of working with children 0-18 years with intellectual disabilities/physical disabilities sensory/motor disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorders is essential.
3. Experience of working in partnership with families is essential
4. Experience of working as part of an inter-disciplinary team is essential.
5. Hydrotherapy experience is desirable.
6. Demonstrate a command of the English Language to effectively carry out the duties and responsibilities of the role.
2. Annual registration
1. On appointment practitioners must maintain annual registration on Physiotherapists Register maintained by the Physiotherapists Registration Board at CORU. AND
2. Practitioners must confirm annual registration with CORU to the Corlann Services Ireland Southern Region by way of annual Safety Assurance Certificate

3. Health

Candidates for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.

4. Age

The Public Service Superannuation (Age of Retirement) Act 2018* set 70 years as the compulsory retirement age for public servants.

* Public Servants not affected by this legislation:

Public servants recruited between 1 April 2004 and 31 December 2012 (new entrants) have no compulsory retirement age.

Public servants recruited since 1 January 2013 are members of the Single Pension Scheme and have a compulsory retirement age of 70.

5. Character

Candidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character.

6. Driving Licence: A full clean Drivers licence which qualifies you to drive on Irish roads is essential.

The person appointed will be required to provide their own transport during the duration of employment and will be paid travel expenses at the appropriate rates in respect of travel necessarily performed in the discharge or his/her duties. The base for this purpose will be the location to which the appointee is assigned.

Salary Scale: per annum and pro-rata if working part-time hours (Department of Health Consolidated Scales 1/2/26).

* Successful candidates are required to submit all documentary evidence outlining any relevant experience within 3 months of starting date. Failure to do so will mean that any incremental credit due now will only be paid from date of submission of documents.

Reporting to: Childrens Disability Network Manager. Clinical supervision will be provided by the Head of Discipline.

Informal enquiries to:

Eleanor Stanton Childrens Disability Network Manager 13 Tel.

e-mail:

Or

Roz Fitzgerald Childrens Disability Network Manager CDNT Network 7. Tel:

(e-mail:

or

Shalini Ravindranath Physiotherapy Head of Discipline Tel:

e-mail

The closing date for receipt of all applications is: Sunday 17th May 2026

A panel may be formed from this competition from which future vacancies may be filled

Applications should be made online using the Apply Link Below

Corlann South is an equal opportunities employer

Required Experience:

Senior IC