Basic Grade Physiotherapist Permanent

Basic Grade Physiotherapist Permanent (05.022 (2026 Job Title: Basic Grade Physiotherapist
Reference No: 05.022 (2026)
Department / Directorate: Physiotherapy Department, COO Directorate
Reports to: Physiotherapist Manager-in-Charge III or Deputy

Tallaght University Hospital (TUH) is a model 4, voluntary, academic teaching hospital partnered with Trinity College and situated in south-west Dublin. With a staff of over 4,000 people from 63 different countries, it provides both acute and tertiary care to an increasing population of circa 800,000 people and is a provider of local, regional and national specialties.

It is also a National Urology Centre, the second largest provider of dialysis services in the country, Pelvic and Acetabulum National Centre and a designated Trauma Unit.

The Hospital is part of the newly established HSE Dublin & Midlands Region, which serves a population of over 1.2 million across seven counties, and operates under the governance of an independent Board of Directors who give their time on a voluntary basis. TUH is also supported by the Adelaide Health Foundation, the Meath Foundation and Tallaght University Hospital Foundation.

TUH recognises the role it plays in our community both as an employer and provider of healthcare and is committed to building a sustainable future for our region both now and into the future with a focus on patient outcomes.

The Hospital is ambitious, recognising that healthcare delivery is undergoing seismic change and will be different now and into the future, largely due to digital and technological advances along with research continuing to discover and test new treatment options. TUH wants to be a leader in determining that future. It is a "Hospital without Walls" always looking to optimise care both within and beyond in line with the Sláintecare vision of providing the right care, in the right place, at the right time while empowering our patients and staff.

TUH Vision and Values

The vision of the Hospital is "People Caring for People to Live Better Lives" through excellent health outcomes supported by evidence based practice, positive patient and staff experience in an empowering and caring environment. A culture of innovation and quality improvement in everything we do.

Our TUH CARE values - for patients, their families, our community and staff are:

• C ollaborate - together and with our academic and care partners
• A chieve - our goals, positive outcomes and wellbeing
• R espect - for patients, each other and our environment
• E quity - for patients and staff

A full overview of TUH is available on

Purpose of the role: The Basic Grade Physiotherapist will work with patients affected by injury, illness or disability through movement and exercise, manual therapy, education and advice. They facilitate the maintenance of health for people of all ages, working with patients to manage pain and prevent disease.

Overview of role:

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

• Undertake an appropriate assessment, draft individual treatment plans and provide effective treatment to all referred patients to the specialty
• Ensure that privacy and dignity of the patient is respected at all times
• Liaise with patients, carers and other health professionals to ensure a holistic approach to patient care
• Maintain good communications with Consultants, General Practitioners and community care team members for early discharge and adequate follow up
• Keep abreast with current changes in clinical practice by attending seminars, conferences and post graduate courses
• Maintain an accurate record keeping system to comply with legal requirements, to support clinical studies and to provide information for data collection
• Participate in weekend, bank holiday and on call rota
• Attend clinics, team meetings and / or ward rounds when necessary
• Deputise for senior when necessary

Administration

• Keep records appropriate to his/her office as may be required
• Participate in clinical audit activities to monitor clinical standards
• Ensure safe working environment for patients and staff and report immediately any accident either staff or patient
• Read and act upon all issued staff policies
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned to her/him by the Physiotherapy Manager

Qualifications & Experience required

Must have:

• Hold a Physiotherapy qualification recognised by the Physiotherapists Registration Board at CORU. Please see list of acceptable Physiotherapy qualifications:

And

• Be registered on the Physiotherapists Register maintained by the Physiotherapists Registration Board at CORU
• Recent post qualification experience
• 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
• On appointment, practitioners must maintain annual registration on Physiotherapists Register maintained by the Physiotherapists Registration Board at CORU
• Practitioners must confirm annual registration with CORU to the HSE by way of the annual Patient Safety Assurance Certificate (PSAC)
• Must have a valid EU work permit/visa

Desirable:

• Recent Acute Hospital experience
• Demonstrate recent evidence of formal clinical continuing professional development
• On call competent

Reward & Recognition

• Remuneration is in accordance with the Department of Health Consolidated Salary Scales, grade code 314X.
• A panel will be formed for full time permanent and pensionable positions.
• The annual leave entitlement is 27 working days per year. The leave year runs from 1st April to 31st of March each year.
• Normal working hours are 35 worked over 5 days. Your contracted hours of work are liable to change between the hours of 8 am to 8 pm over 7 days to meet the requirements for extended day services in accordance with the terms of the Framework Agreement.

Application process Applications can be submitted 'on line' at by completing the application form and attaching your CV. Candidates should be aware that, when applying for a post through the 'On-Line' Application System (Candidate Manager) they will receive an automated replying acknowledging receipt of their application. Should you for any reason, not receive this automated acknowledgement, you should notify the Human Resources Department, before the closing date, otherwise your application will not be considered. All candidates should note that, in order to maintain a timely process, the closing date and time for receipt of applications will be strictly adhered to.

Informal Enquiries to: Aine O'Brien, Physiotherapist Manager, Physiotherapy Department, Tallaght University Hospital, Dublin 24

Telephone or email

Closing Date: Before close of business on: Friday 29th May 2026

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION

Age Restrictions In Relation To Applications

Age restriction shall only apply to a candidate where he/she is not classified as a new entrant within the meaning of the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 2004). A candidate who is not classified as a new entrant must be under 65 years of age on the first day of the month in which the latest date for receiving completed applications for the office occurs.

Health

A candidate 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 as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.

Garda Vetting Garda vetting is sought for all employees and prospective employees of Tallaght University Hospital. Given the specialised nature of the services provided, your appointment will be subject to satisfactory Garda vetting and re vetting in circumstances where the Hospital deems it appropriate. The Hospital will then process the necessary documentation to endeavour to obtain the satisfactory Garda clearance for you. You are obliged to disclose previous and any criminal convictions acquitted during the course of your employment. Should the Hospital obtain information from the Garda vetting unit to indicate that your Garda clearance report is not satisfactory and/or if you have supplied the Hospital with false or misleading information in relation to your Garda clearance status, the Hospital reserves the right to withdraw or terminate the contract in accordance with Tallaght University Hospital Garda vetting policy.

Point on Salary Scale New appointees to any grade start at the minimum point of the scale. Incremental credit will be applied for recognised relevant service in Ireland and abroad (Department of Health Circular 2/2011). Incremental credit is normally granted on appointment, in respect of previous experience in the Civil Service, local authorities, health service and statutory agencies.

Probation The probationary period may be extended at the Hospital's discretion but will not in any case exceed 9 months. Confirmation of your appointment as a permanent member of staff is subject to the successful completion of the probation period . click apply for full job details