Clinic: SPARC Physiotherapy — Rathfarnham–Knocklyon Contract: Permanent, part-time / full time Hours: 18.5 hours per week / 37 hours per week Start date: September 2026 Salary: In line with the HSE Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist scale (€71,405–€82,860 FTE) or pro-rata for PT 18.5 hours, commensurate with experience Reports to: Clinical Lead / Clinic Director About SPARC SPARC is an established private musculoskeletal physiotherapy clinic with a strong reputation for clinical excellence and evidence-based care. Based in Rathfarnham–Knocklyon, we combine a collaborative, multidisciplinary culture with a genuine commitment to the professional development of our clinicians. Through SPARC Education, we deliver multiple accredited CPD events each year, ensuring our team remains at the forefront of contemporary MSK practice. The Role We are seeking an experienced Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist to join our team on a part-time basis (18.5 hours per week). This is a senior appointment that combines an advanced, complex clinical caseload with responsibilities in clinical leadership, mentorship, and service development. The successful candidate will act as a clinical resource for the wider team, manage the most complex presentations independently, and contribute to the ongoing development of our clinical standards and services. The role offers a high degree of professional autonomy and is well suited to an experienced clinician seeking to apply and extend their specialist expertise within a supportive and ambitious clinical environment. Key Responsibilities Clinical Manage an advanced, complex musculoskeletal caseload, providing expert assessment, diagnosis, and evidence-based treatment. Act as the clinic's clinical reference point for complex, atypical, or non-responding presentations. Triage and manage clinical risk, including red-flag identification and timely onward referral. Maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical records in line with CORU and professional standards. Apply and interpret validated outcome measures to monitor and improve clinical effectiveness. Clinical Leadership & Mentorship Provide clinical supervision, mentorship, and teaching to junior and developing colleagues. Support the onboarding and competency development of clinical staff. Contribute to and lead in-service training, case discussions, and journal clubs. Promote a consistent culture of evidence-based, patient-centred practice. Service Development & Governance Contribute to the development of clinical pathways, protocols, and care standards. Support clinical audit, outcome monitoring, and quality improvement initiatives. Help identify and develop new service lines aligned to specialist expertise. Adhere to all clinical governance, health and safety, GDPR, and infection-control requirements. Professional Maintain CORU registration and engage actively in continuing professional development, including SPARC Education events. Remain current with relevant research and integrate evidence into clinical practice. Represent SPARC professionally with patients, referrers, and external partners. Essential Criteria CORU registration as a Physiotherapist (or eligibility, with registration in place prior to commencement). Post-registration Master's degree in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy (essential). A minimum of 7 years' post-qualification experience, with substantial experience in musculoskeletal / outpatient physiotherapy. Demonstrable advanced clinical reasoning and a proven track record in the management of complex MSK caseloads. A clear commitment to evidence-based practice and ongoing professional development. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and clinical record-keeping skills. The ability to work autonomously and to manage clinical risk independently. Desirable Criteria Membership of the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists (ISCP) o

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