Head of Discipline PHYSIOTHERAPY

Avista is a person-centred rights-based organisation that is dedicated to improving the lives of children and adults with disabilities. We provide a wide range of services including Day Residential and Respite supports to both children and adults in various locations across Dublin Limerick and North Tipperary.

Avista is looking for candidates who are committed to supporting people with Intellectual Disabilities and their families in a person-centred community based socially inclusive manner in accordance with our core values and ethos and underpinned by quality best practice and research.

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JOB ADVERTISEMENT

APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION:

Head of Discipline - PHYSIOTHERAPY

EAST LIMERICK CHILDRENS SERVICES LIMERICK

TEMPORARY PART-TIME CONTRACT (17.5 Hours Per Week).

(12 MONTHS)

Salary: 77814 - 93416

*Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience and pro-rated for hours of work.

REF:103749

Essential:

Professional Physiotherapy Qualification from a recognized third level institution

Current registration with CORU (Health and Social Care Professionals Council)

Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience in physiotherapy work with significant paediatric/childrens disability experience

Proven management or leadership experience in healthcare or disability services

Strong working knowledge of childrens disability services in Ireland

Experience working within Childrens Disability Network Teams or similar integrated service models

Experience of multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary team working

Full Drivers Licence and use of own car

Permit to work in Ireland

Be self-motivated and willing to work as part of a team as well as on their own initiative.

Have an organisational commitment to lead through the Avista Core Values and vision.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Excellent organizational skills

The ability to successfully manage deadlines and teams.

A willingness to learn and develop professionally.

Experience in providing Clinical Supervision

Proficiency in the English language.

Desirable:

Postgraduate qualification in management leadership.

Knowledge of Policies and Procedures related to childrens disability services

Experience in quality improvement initiatives and clinical pathway development

Applicants should possess Level 3 Behavioural Competencies of Avista competency framework

Why work with us

Excellent Career Progression Opportunities.

Comprehensive Pension Scheme

Supportive and innovative working environment.

Generous annual leave entitlement

Paid Maternity Leave & Sick Pay scheme

Bike to work Scheme

Tax Saver Travel Scheme

Please submit a Cover letter and CV as application via our website careers section at:

enquiries to Baerbel Schlueter Service Manager email; ;

Tel:

Closing date for receipt of applications 30th September 2026

Avista reserves the right to close the competition early should a sufficient number of applications be received.

A panel may be formed from which future positions may be filled across the Limerick service.

Avista is a public body and subject to Freedom of Information and Data Protection Requests.

Avista is an equal opportunities employer.

Required Experience:

Director