The Health Service Executive (HSE) is Ireland’s national health service, providing comprehensive healthcare services across the country. We are seeking a dedicated Personal Assistant to support the Head of Function and Service at St. Luke’s General Hospital, Kilkenny, in this permanent wholetime position offering excellent career development opportunities in healthcare administration.
About the Role
This Grade V Personal Assistant position provides essential administrative support to the Head of Function and Service at St. Luke’s General Hospital. You will play a crucial role in ensuring smooth operations through diary management, stakeholder coordination, and team supervision in this dynamic healthcare environment. This permanent position offers stability and growth within Ireland’s largest healthcare organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive PA support and diary management for the Head of Function and Service
- Supervise and manage administrative team members to ensure efficient office operations
- Coordinate meetings and communications with internal and external stakeholders across the healthcare system
- Manage complex scheduling and priority-setting for senior management activities
- Facilitate communication between multidisciplinary teams and external partners
- Maintain confidential records and prepare reports as required for healthcare administration
- Support strategic planning activities and administrative processes within the hospital environment
Required Qualifications
Essential Requirements
- Proven experience working in a busy office environment with administrative responsibilities
- Demonstrated experience in a PA role with diary management and executive support
- Experience dealing with managers and key internal and external stakeholders
- Strong organizational and time management skills suitable for healthcare administration
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supervising and managing a team in an administrative capacity
- Background working within multidisciplinary healthcare teams
- Knowledge of healthcare administration systems and processes
- Understanding of HSE policies and procedures
- Advanced proficiency in office software and management systems
What We Offer
- Competitive Grade V salary scale (ā¬51,206 – ā¬61,253 per annum)
- Comprehensive HSE benefits package including healthcare and pension scheme
- Professional development opportunities within Ireland’s largest healthcare organization
- Stable permanent employment with excellent job security
- Supportive work environment in a modern hospital setting
- Opportunity to contribute to vital healthcare services in the community
- Work-life balance with standard HSE terms and conditions
Ready to Apply?
Join our dedicated team at St. Luke’s General Hospital and make a meaningful contribution to healthcare administration in Kilkenny. This role offers excellent career progression opportunities within the HSE system.
Application Deadline: 29 September 2025
For informal enquiries, contact Zara Hurley at [email protected]
