Basic Physiotherapist, CDNT

Basic Grade Physiotherapist

Coolock Children’s Disability Network Team

Full Time Permanent Post

This is an exciting opportunity for a basic grade Physiotherapist to support children presenting with complex needs arising from a disability and their families.

The Physiotherapist is a valuable member of the Children’s Disability Network Team (CDNT) who will provide a quality evidence-based service in line with family centred practice and Progressing Disability Services (PDS) principles.

Childrens Disability Network Teams are dynamic vibrant teams who thrive on providing a family centred approach and welcomes the contribution that the Physiotherapist brings to an interdisciplinary team. St Michael’s House have four CDNTs, each with at least one Physiotherapist attached. This offers the opportunity for peer support and the advancement of innovation within the Physiotherapy discipline in the organisation.

The successful candidate must have the following:

Essential Criteria

• Bachelor or master’s degree in Physiotherapy accredited by the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists.
• Fully registered with CORU for qualified Physiotherapists
• Proven post qualification or clinical placement experience working with children with complex needs arising from a disability.
• Excellent communication and time management skills and the ability to work in a self-directed manner.
• Excellent ability to work with complex cases as part of a team.
• Committed to the delivery of quality, family-centred, community-based services
• Evidence of a commitment to continuous professional development (CPD) in the relevant area.

Desirable Criteria

• Clinical experience of working with children with a variety of complex needs including Autism, Intellectual Disability and Physical Disability.
• Experience of working within an interdisciplinary team framework.
• Experience in supporting 24-hour postural management needs with a recognised postural management course completed.
• Full clean driving licence and use of a car.

To apply: Apply through Rezoomo

Informal enquiries: Niamh Giltinan, Children’s Disability Network Manager-Coolock CDNT niamh.giltinan@smh.ie; Karen Dolan Physiotherapy Manager karen.dolan@smh.ie

Supplementary Information

Newly qualified Physiotherapist and/or soon to qualify Physiotherapists (2025) who are awaiting final exam results are welcome to apply

A panel will be created for future employment opportunities, across the 4 St Michael’s House Children’s Disability Network Teams.

Job descriptions are available from the HR Department. St. Michael’s House is an equal opportunities employer.

Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday the 2ndof May 2025.

It is expected that the interviews will take place on Monday the 12thof May.

As only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted, include a valid email address on application.