Posted 17 August, 2026
Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist in Paediatric Burns & Plastic / Reconstructive Surgery
Childrens Health Ireland
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Full Time
Reference: 1058276621
Purpose of the Role
The purpose of the role is to discharge the duties as outline in Job Description atached
The successful candidate may be required to work across CHI sites and services in line with organisational requirements and the development of the new children's hospital and associated services.
Essential Criteria:
• Hold a Physiotherapy qualification recognised by the Physiotherapists Registration Board at CORU - candidates must state CORU registration number on application.
• All candidates must have five years' full time (or equivalent) post qualification clinical experience of which 3 must be in a musculoskeletal physiotherapy role that has included one or more of the following: a Burns / Plastics / Craniofacial Cleft / Reconstructive surgery / Amputee caseload within an adult or paediatric acute setting.
• Evidence of relevant and up-to-date post graduate continuous professional development in one or more of the following: Burns / Plastics / Craniofacial Cleft / Reconstructive surgery / Amputees.
• Have experience in the supervision of junior physiotherapists and/or students
Applications for this post must be accompanied by a cover letter, setting out relevant experience that illustrates how the essential criteria listed above are met.
The criterion for short listing is based on the requirements of the post, as outlined in the eligibility criteria.
* Please note that you must submit a cover letter with your CV, this forms part of your application and CV's will not be accepted without a detailed cover letter.
The closing date for submissions of CVs and cover letter is Sunday, 30th August 2026 by 23:45 pm
Applications must be completed through the advertised post on CHI.jobs by clicking 'Apply for Job'.
Applications will not be accepted through direct email or any other method.
For informal enquiries for this specialty/department, please contact Cliona Blake, Physiotherapy Manager, on 018784561 or [email protected]
For other queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition Specialist Victoria Gsamelova [email protected]
PLEASE NOTE:
CHI has transitioned to a process of a one commencement day per month for all new employees and Secondments. This update to our Onboarding process is aligned to changes in our monthly/fortnightly payroll and with the corporate induction program. This process enhancement ensures that we can thoroughly prepare for your arrival and facilitate a smooth transition in your onboarding journey.
It is important for you to note that if you do not have your pre-employments and mandatory training completed in time, your commencement date will be deferred to the next available date.
Below, you'll find the list of commencement dates for your information only:
• 5thOctober 2026 (Internal Only)
• 2ndNovember 2026
• 7thDecember 2026
4thJanuary 2027
The purpose of the role is to discharge the duties as outline in Job Description atached
The successful candidate may be required to work across CHI sites and services in line with organisational requirements and the development of the new children's hospital and associated services.
Essential Criteria:
• Hold a Physiotherapy qualification recognised by the Physiotherapists Registration Board at CORU - candidates must state CORU registration number on application.
• All candidates must have five years' full time (or equivalent) post qualification clinical experience of which 3 must be in a musculoskeletal physiotherapy role that has included one or more of the following: a Burns / Plastics / Craniofacial Cleft / Reconstructive surgery / Amputee caseload within an adult or paediatric acute setting.
• Evidence of relevant and up-to-date post graduate continuous professional development in one or more of the following: Burns / Plastics / Craniofacial Cleft / Reconstructive surgery / Amputees.
• Have experience in the supervision of junior physiotherapists and/or students
Applications for this post must be accompanied by a cover letter, setting out relevant experience that illustrates how the essential criteria listed above are met.
The criterion for short listing is based on the requirements of the post, as outlined in the eligibility criteria.
* Please note that you must submit a cover letter with your CV, this forms part of your application and CV's will not be accepted without a detailed cover letter.
The closing date for submissions of CVs and cover letter is Sunday, 30th August 2026 by 23:45 pm
Applications must be completed through the advertised post on CHI.jobs by clicking 'Apply for Job'.
Applications will not be accepted through direct email or any other method.
For informal enquiries for this specialty/department, please contact Cliona Blake, Physiotherapy Manager, on 018784561 or [email protected]
For other queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition Specialist Victoria Gsamelova [email protected]
PLEASE NOTE:
CHI has transitioned to a process of a one commencement day per month for all new employees and Secondments. This update to our Onboarding process is aligned to changes in our monthly/fortnightly payroll and with the corporate induction program. This process enhancement ensures that we can thoroughly prepare for your arrival and facilitate a smooth transition in your onboarding journey.
It is important for you to note that if you do not have your pre-employments and mandatory training completed in time, your commencement date will be deferred to the next available date.
Below, you'll find the list of commencement dates for your information only:
• 5thOctober 2026 (Internal Only)
• 2ndNovember 2026
• 7thDecember 2026
4thJanuary 2027
