Orthopaedic Service Coordinator

Purpose of the Role

The post holder will be required have overall responsibility for ensuring the DDH waiting lists and DDH MDT clinics are managed within the specified timeframes, as per relevant OPD Waiting List Management protocols, and lead the administrative elements of service development as they arise, including working across all CHI sites. Producing reports and activity for the DDH clinics. Assisting the Clinical Lead Orthopaedics.

Essential Criteria

· Achieved Leaving Certificate or equivalent qualification not less than Level 6 in the QQI framework

· Have at least five years secretarial/administrative experience at Grade IV level

· Have a working knowledge of hospital information systems which should include patient administration systems (e.g. iPIMS)

· Experience of implementing process improvements

· Knowledge of the NTPF Outpatient wait list management protocols

12 Months Waiting List and Outpatients Clinic Management Experience

How to apply & 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 is 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 CV’s and cover letter is 03/12/2025 by 12pm. Applications must be completed through the advertised post on CHI.jobs by 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 Damien Corcoran Orthopaedic Service Manager via email: Damien.Corcoran@childrenhealthireland.ie

For other queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact Taurai.machuwe@childrenshealthireland.ie

PLEASE NOTE:

CHI has transitioned to a process of a one commencement day per month for all new employees, CHI internal transfers and Secondments. This update to our Onboarding process is aligned to changes in our monthly/fortnightly payroll and with the launch of our new 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.

• February 9th, 2026
• March 9th, 2026
• April 13th, 2026

Please confirm your acceptance of this post with us at your earliest convenience & a proposed start date for this post.