Basic Grade Physiotherapist

Location: On site / Dublin, Ireland
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Medical & Healthcare Allied Health Professionals
Salary: Negotiable salary

Job Title: Basic Grade Physiotherapist Department: Physiotherapy Hours: 35 hours per week Contract: Permanent, full-time

Blackrock Clinic is the leading and longest established private hospital and clinic in Ireland. Since it opened in the mid-1980s, the clinic has consistently built an unparalleled reputation in new high-tech surgical procedures, medical treatments, and ground-breaking diagnostics.

Blackrock Clinic is now part of Blackrock Health private hospital group along with the Hermitage Clinic, Galway Clinic, and Limerick Clinic, some of the most advanced hospitals in Irish private healthcare. As a JCI accredited hospital, Blackrock Clinic is a progressive and pioneering hospital in which care for the patient is central to everything we do.

Role Purpose

Managing an acute Inpatient and Outpatient caseload when required by Blackrock Health Clinic.

Qualifications/ Experience

We are looking for a CORU registered physiotherapist with a minimum of 1+ years' previous experience working in an acute hospital environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the provision of a high-quality physiotherapy service in accordance with the standards of professional practice.
• To carry a clinical caseload appropriate to the post. Where a physiotherapist is unsure regarding treatment progression, they are responsible for seeking advice from a more senior member of staff.
• To be responsible for assessment, planning, development, implementation and review of individualised treatment/intervention programmes that are patient centred in line with best practice for the relevant patient group.
• Be responsible for goal setting in partnership with patient, their family and other team members using their specialist clinical skills and knowledge.
• Develop appropriate and individualised patient education and discharge planning and utilise available resources for same.
• Collaborate with other health care team members within the defined clinical area in accordance with the patient care plan to enhance effective patient care
• Develop discharge criteria from time of admission.
• All Physiotherapists are required to participate in ongoing education and keep abreast of current developments and research to ensure that a high standard is maintained
• Provide safe, comprehensive care based on current standards and research, performprocedures according to established policy and procedures.
• Assist the physiotherapy manager in service development encompassing policy development and implementation.
• Provide care with minimal supervision in a timely accurate and safe manner.
• Maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors and colleagues.
• Advocate as necessary for the patients, respecting their dignity and confidentiality.
• Adapt to changing workloads, providing a service in various locations in line with local policies /guidelines and within appropriate time allocations.
• All Physiotherapists are required to participate in the on-call rota covering orthopaedics and/or cardiorespiratory weekends.

Why work at the Blackrock Clinic?

At the Blackrock Clinic, we are passionate about our people and believe in their development and growth. As a member of the team, you can benefit from:

• Pension
• Sports and Social club
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted onsite pharmacy

Please Note:

Job descriptions are a reflection of the present service requirements and may be subject to review and amendments to meet the changing needs of the service. Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.

Blackrock Clinic is an Equal Opportunities employer, and we are committed to creating an environment that promotes equality and dignity at work.

Blackrock Clinic is committed to providing reasonable accommodation when needed. Please advise if you have particular requirements, so that we can look into arranging reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process. You can contact us at

It is essential that you have valid work permission for the Republic of Ireland to take up employment for this position, or in the case of critical skills, you must be eligible for a work permit.