Clerical Officer, Physiotherapy

Purpose of the role

The purpose of this post is to provide secretarial and administrative assistance to the designated area of work.

Essential Criteria

· Achieved Leaving Certificate or equivalent qualification not less than QQI Level 6 on the National Framework.

· 6 months secretarial/administrative experience.

· 6 months’ experience working in healthcare/hospital/service environment.

· A sound knowledge of ICT software relevant to the role e.g. Microsoft Word/Excel

· Ability to communicate fluently in both written and oral English

How to apply and informal enquiries

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 7 April 2026 by 5 pm. Applications must be completed through the advertised post on CHI.jobsby 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 Cliona.blake@childrenshealthireland.ie

For other queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition Specialist – Taurai Machuwe at Taurai.machuwe@childrenshealthireland.ie

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 2026 for your information.

• 8th June
• 6th July
• 10th August