G11954 - Physiotherapist, Clinical Specialist – (Acute Respiratory Medicine), Galway University Hospitals / Fisiteiripeoir, Speisialtóir Cliniciúil, Ospidéil Ollscoile na Gaillimhe

Campaign Reference Number & Job

Title: G11954 - Physiotherapist, Clinical Specialist – (Acute Respiratory Medicine), Galway University Hospitals / Fisiteiripeoir, Speisialtóir Cliniciúil, Ospidéil Ollscoile na Gaillimhe.

Grade Code: 3707

County: Galway.

Hse Area: HSE West & North West Region.

Staff Category: Health and Social Care Professionals.

Contract Type: Permanent, Whole 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 weeks' notice of interview. The timescale may be reduced in exceptional circumstances.

Informal Enquiries: We welcome enquiries about the role to:

Ms. Ciara Dolan, Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist.

Tel: 0873984789

E-mail: ciaram.dolan@hse.ie

Ms Catherine O’Sullivan, Physiotherapist Manager in Charge III GUH. 

Telephone: 091 542590

E-mail: Catherine.osullivan@hse.ie

Closing Date: 10:00am on Tuesday 24th of March, 2026 via Rezoomo only.

Location of Post: HSE West and North West Region.

There is currently one permanent whole-time vacancy available in Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist (Acute Respiratory Medicine) in University Hospital Galway (UHG).

Galway University Hospitals (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, Cardiothoracic, Surgical, Medical, CF, Neurology, Care of the Older Person, Stroke, ESD Stroke, Oncology, Radiotherapy, OPRAH, Rehabilitation, Pediatrics, OPD, Plastics, Rheumatology, Orthopedics, Frailty at the Front Door and Women’s Health.

As Galway University Hospitals is a split-campus hospital, the post holder will be primarily required to work from University Hospital Galway, but will be required to also attend clinics, and treat patients in Merlin Park University Hospital.

The Acute Respiratory Physiotherapy Service provides specialist assessment and treatment for adult in patients with acute and chronic respiratory conditions across emergency department and medical wards. The team delivers evidence-based respiratory care including airway clearance, ventilator support, early mobilisation and discharge planning, working collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to optimise patient outcomes and support safe transitions of care.

A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for the post of G11954- Clinical Specialist (Acute Respiratory Medicine) from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled.

Application Details: https://www.rezoomo.com/job/94536/

Post Specific Related Information:

· Demonstrate depth and breadth of respiratory physiotherapy experience in an acute hospital setting as relevant to the role, including management of adult patients requiring Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV) and advanced airway clearance techniques and cough augmentation.

· Experience in leading and supervising a team of physiotherapists.

· Experience in developing and implementing pathways of care to enhance patient outcomes.