G12181 Physiotherapist, Senior / Fisiteiripeoir, Sinsearach, Musculoskeletal (MSK) Rheumatology ...
Posted 1 day 6 hours ago by OASIS Group
- Galway, Ireland
- Part-time, Permanent
Galway University Hospitals, comprising of University Hospital Galway (UHG) and Merlin Park University Hospital (MPUH), provide a comprehensive range of services to emergency and elective patients on an inpatient, outpatient and day care basis across the two sites. GUH plays a leadership role in acute service delivery, providing regional services for a wide range of specialities and is also a designated supra regional centre for cancer and cardiac services serving a catchment area in the region of
DescriptionG12181 Physiotherapist, Senior Fisiteiripeoir, Sinsearach, Musculoskeletal (MSK) Rheumatology/Orthopaedics Outpatient Services (OPD), Galway University Hospitals
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County: Galway
Hse Area: HSE West & North West Region
Staff Category: Health and Social Care Professionals
Contract Type: Permanent, Part Time
Internal/External: External
Proposed Interview Dates: Interviews will be held as soon as possible after closing date. Candidates will normally be given at least one week's notice of interview. The timescale may be reduced in exceptional circumstances
Informal Enquiries: We welcome enquiries specific to the role.
Ms Sharon O'Connor, Physiotherapy Manager, MPUH
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Ms Catherine O'Sullivan, Physiotherapist Manager in Charge III GUHs
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Closing Date: 10am on Wednesday, 13th May 2026 via Rezoomo only.
Location of Post: HSE West and North West Region. There is currently a 0.5 WTE permanent part time vacancy available for MSK Rheumatology/Orthopaedics OPD services in Galway University Hospitals (GUH).
GUH is a major academic teaching hospital with a large Physiotherapy Service - over 120 staff across two sites, University Hospital Galway (UHG) and Merlin Park University Hospital (MPUH). GUH Physiotherapy Department provides a wide range of acute and rehabilitation services including Critical Care, Cardiothoracics, Surgical, Medical, CF, Neurology, Care of the Older Person, Stroke, ESD Stroke, Oncology, Radiotherapy, OPRAH, Rehabilitation, Paediatrics, OPD, Plastics, Rheumatology, Orthopaedics, Frailty at the Front Door and Women's Health.
Merlin Park site will host the physiotherapist who will provide outpatient musculoskeletal services primarily to Rheumatology, supporting the Early Inflammatory Arthritis Clinic. The service aims to provide value based healthcare through strategic deployment of MDT in a Consultant led service.
The MSK OPD physiotherapy team also supports orthopaedic and pain services, managing a range of musculoskeletal conditions including trauma, acute and chronic musculoskeletal disease, spinal and peripheral joint pathologies. The service includes provision of one to one, group interventions and supports or works in MDT clinics, with a large Orthopaedic Service requiring coverage of late Clinics.
They will also be involved in student supervision, physiotherapy assistant & staff grade mentoring, and evening & weekend on call service.
A panel may be formed with this campaign for the post of Senior Musculoskeletal (MSK) Orthopaedics / Rheumatology Outpatient, from which current and future permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part time duration across Rheumatology and/or Orthopaedics may be filled.
- Demonstrate evidence of depth and breadth of experience in orthopaedics and rheumatology musculoskeletal services
- Evidence of undertaking and providing continuing professional development in the area of musculoskeletal and rheumatology physiotherapy
- Demonstrate recent experience of working in and/or leading a multidisciplinary team
- Awareness of the Health Service reform programmes
- Paid Time Off for Vacation and Sick Days
- Retirement Plans
- Professional Development + Growth
- Public Transport Assistance
- EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)
- Opportunities for Advancement
- Great Location
- Work/Life Balance
- Relocation Assistance
- Wellness Programs
- Employee Recognition
- Free onsite parking
- Pension Scheme
- Learning and development opportunities
- Bereavement, Parental and Carers Leave
- Critical Illness policy
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- E Learning and Development opportunities
University Hospital Galway is an Equal Opportunity Employer