Senior Physiotherapist |Acute Medical Care

Full-time, Permanent Position
 

Bon Secours Hospital Cork has been a trusted provider of exceptional healthcare for over 100 years. As part of a network of advanced hospitals across Ireland, we are committed to providing the highest standard of care to our patients and fostering a supportive environment for our team. We are now seeking a Senior Physiotherapist to join our Acute Medical Team on a full-time, permanent basis.

This role offers the opportunity to manage a wide range of acute medical conditions across various specialties including  Respiratory, Neurology, Elderly Care, Cardiology and Rheumatology.

You will be responsible for delivering high-quality inpatient  physiotherapy care  collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure the best patient outcomes. The role will  cover respiratory weekends   which includes  CCU. This post will also  rotate  with  A/L cover  role at 18 months intervals. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert physiotherapy care across the acute medical spectrum, with a focus on respiratory, neurology, cardiology, elderly care and rheumatology.
• Manage complex patient cases, ensuring the highest standard of clinical care and rehabilitation and discharge planning.

Provide  respiratory cover at  weekends  which includes  ICU.

• Work closely with medical teams to create tailored treatment plans for patients.
• Maintain a flexible and proactive approach to care, responding to the changing needs of the department.

Candidate Requirements:

• CORU membership is essential.
• Extensive experience in acute medical care, including in areas such as respiratory, neurology, elderly care  cardiology and rheumatology
• Experience  in ICU  and  covering  respiratory  weekends   is essential
• Post-graduate courses or CPD relevant to acute medical conditions/ respiratory  is highly desirable.
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills, with the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.

Informal queries regarding this post can be directed to Nuala Reynolds, Physiotherapy Manager on 021 4801632 or email [email protected]

Application Process

Applications should be submitted online to Orla Fitzgerald, Talent Acquisition Specialist. You will be redirected to our careers page to upload your CV. Please ensure you receive confirmation that your application has been submitted.

 Closing date for receipt of completed applications is 18th October 2026

Bon Secours Health System is an equal opportunities employer. Our values of Human Dignity, Compassion, Stewardship, Service and Integrity guide everything we do. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees have the opportunity to thrive. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, abilities and perspectives, and provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require any assistance, please contact [email protected]

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