Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist, Outpatient Oncology Care (FTC)

Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist, Outpatient Oncology Care (FTC)

Full time recruitNet Ireland

Posted On 24/08/2026

Job Information

Hospital

City Sandyford

State/Province Dublin

Dublin

Job Description

We are currently hiring a Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist, Outpatient Oncology Care (FTC) to join a leading hospital in South Dublin, Ireland .

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and dedicated professional to advance their career within a supportive and dynamic healthcare environment.

Job Location: Dublin, Ireland

Work Arrangement: On-site

Contract Type: Fixed-Term Contract

Working Hours: Full-Time

Responsibilities

• Lead, coordinate, and deliver a high-quality outpatient Oncology Physiotherapy Service, ensuring patient-centred care based on assessed clinical needs and best practice standards.
  
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve operational procedures, policies, and service protocols to maintain excellence in physiotherapy service delivery.
  
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of advancements in oncology physiotherapy, healthcare technology, clinical practice, research, and professional development.
  
• Adapt to evolving service requirements by contributing to clinical audits, data analysis, research activities, and cross-covering other physiotherapy services, including Musculoskeletal (MSK) outpatient care.
  
• Collaborate effectively with the Allied Therapy Manager, Oncology Service Manager, Physiotherapy Manager, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure efficient service management and continuity of care.
  
• Participate in senior management activities, including service planning, staff induction, performance appraisal, training programmes, annual reporting, and deputising for the Physiotherapy Manager when required.
  
• Provide leadership and mentorship to physiotherapy staff by promoting professionalism, continuous learning, compliance with orientation programmes, and ongoing performance development.
  
• Maintain accurate clinical, operational, legal, and statistical records, oversee equipment inventories and safety testing, and ensure departmental policies remain current and compliant.
  
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, fire, and emergency management regulations, while maintaining a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors.
  
• Support service audits, data management, budget control, consumable expenditure monitoring, equipment replacement planning, and participate in on-call, standby, evening, and rota commitments in line with service requirements.
  

Requirements

• Hold a recognised Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent qualification, be CORU registered, and be eligible for membership with the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists.
  
• Possess a minimum of five years' post-graduate experience in outpatient physiotherapy, including significant oncology experience supported by relevant postgraduate training; membership of an oncology professional network is desirable.
  
• Demonstrate advanced clinical knowledge and evidence-based practice skills to assess plan effectively, implement, and evaluate physiotherapy interventions within oncology and musculoskeletal services.
  
• Deliver person-centred care with empathy, professionalism, dignity, and respect, ensuring the highest standards of patient care and service delivery.
  
• Contribute to the development, implementation, review, and evaluation of physiotherapy services, clinical protocols, guidelines, and quality improvement initiatives.
  
• Monitor clinical activity, maintain accurate records, conduct chart audits, and prepare service reports in compliance with professional, organisational, and legal requirements.
  
• Foster effective communication, collaboration, and partnership with multidisciplinary teams, patients, families, and external stakeholders to support integrated care delivery.
  
• Lead, participate in, and support internal and external audits, committee work, service evaluations, and clinical governance activities to ensure continuous quality improvement.
  
• Demonstrate strong leadership, organisational, and staff development skills, promoting team morale, professional growth, effective supervision, and efficient operational management.
  
• Maintain a commitment to continuing professional development, adaptability to change, IT competency, and the ability to analyse, interpret, present, and communicate complex clinical and professional information effectively.
  

Fully funded private health insurance

Competitive salary package

Employer-funded pension contributions

Subsidised parking facilities

Access to educational grants

Ongoing continuous professional development opportunities