Patient Services Administrator, DDH

Purpose of the Role

The post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide administrative support to a specialty and/or specialties. Please note high volume Dictaphone typing is a core function of the role.

Essential Criteria

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

· Have at least two years secretarial/administrative experience.

· Competent in using Microsoft package

· Ability to communicate fluently in both written and orally

· Dictaphone Typing

How to apply

Applicants will be shortlisted based on information supplied in the CV and covering letter submitted.

Applications for this post must be accompanied by a covering letter, setting out relevant experience that illustrates how the essential criteria listed above is met. The criteria for short listing are based on the requirements of the post as outlined in the eligibility criteria and/or the knowledge, skills and competencies section of this job specification.

* 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 02/12/2025 by 5pm. 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 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.