Administrator

Job Specification and Terms and Conditions

OVERVIEW

• Campaign Reference – RQ1172
• Job Title & Grade – Grade IV Administrator
• Tenure – The current vacancy available is a permanent role on a full-time basis.
• Panel – A panel may be created from which permanent, temporary or specified purpose contract vacancies of full or part time duration may be filled.
• Hours of Work – 35 Hours – the allocation of these hours will be at the discretion of the Department Head and in accordance with needs of service
• Department – Medical Administration
• Location of Post - Peamount Healthcare, Newcastle, Co. Dublin
• Working Model - Fully Onsite
• Remuneration - *Current salary scale with effect from 1st June 2026: €36,470 (point 1) to €56,018 (point 12).
• Annual Leave - 27 Days pro rata
• Closing Date – 25th November 2026
• Proposed Interview Date - Thursday December 3rd 2026. Shortlisted candidates are expected to make themselves available for a face-to-face interview onsite here in Peamount Healthcare
• Take Up Appointment - Successful applicant(s) must be available to take up the role within a reasonable timeframe
• Reporting Relationship – Administration Manager

OUR VALUES

Peamount Healthcare is committed to the following values:

• Person centred – seeing each person as unique, giving them a voice and focusing on ability.
• Respect – creating a supportive environment where everyone is given courteous and respectful care and support.
• Excellence – enabling interdisciplinary teams to deliver high quality integrated care, meaningful outcomes with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Team working – fostering an inclusive, healthy working environment where people are valued and recognised for their individual and shared achievements.
• Quality improvement – supporting teams to embed continuous improvement methodology as part of everything we do.
• Education & Research – partnering with academia to support education, learning, research and evidence-based care.

BENEFITS OF WORKING IN PEAMOUNT

• Pension
• Yearly Increment
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Free Parking
• Onsite Café
• Peamount Choir/Social Groups
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Educational Funding
• Subsidised Canteen
• Award Winning Tranquillity Room
• Staff/Family Fun Days

PURPOSE OF THE POST

The Administration Grade1V within the Administration Department of Peamount Healthcare covers the following inpatient, outpatient and organisational administration support areas;

• Admissions
• Ward Clerk Rehabilitation Unit
• Peamount Healthcare Reception
• Outpatients/Ambulatory Department
• Radiology Department
• Medical Records
• Organisational support

Specific tasks are allocated to these roles as outlined below which are formally monitored by the Administration Manager and Director of Rehabilitation on a quarterly basis or more frequently as required. Cross cover for leave between all posts is required excluding reception. These tasks may change as the service develops with the post holder required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office.

POINT ON SALARY SCALE

New appointees coming from the private sector will be placed on the minimum point of the scale (*exceptions may apply for the below grades, provided proof of recognised service is submitted by VOS)

• *Clinical and Therapy Grades and Staff Nurses*: Incremental credit may be applied for recognised relevant service in Ireland and abroad (Department of Health Circular 2/2011) in the Civil Service, local authorities, public service, health service and other public service bodies and statutory agencies.

Your application must be your own work and reflect your own experiences, competencies and skills. Do not use AI to complete the application form.

We are all too aware that imposter syndrome and the confidence gap can sometimes stop fantastic candidates putting themselves forward, so please do submit an application — we’d love to hear from you.