Job Overview
The Scheduled Care Manager Grade VI Cavan is a key leadership role within HSE Dublin and North East, supporting the effective delivery of scheduled care services in Cavan Monaghan Hospital. This permanent wholetime position offers the opportunity to drive service improvement, optimise patient pathways, and contribute to high-quality, patient-centred care within a dynamic healthcare environment.
Reporting at senior operational level, the successful candidate will play a central role in managing access, performance, and service coordination across scheduled care programmes.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the operational delivery of scheduled care services in line with HSE policies and national targets.
- Coordinate waiting list management and patient flow to ensure timely access to care.
- Work collaboratively with clinical, nursing, and administrative teams to improve service performance.
- Monitor key performance indicators and implement corrective actions where required.
- Prepare performance reports and provide updates to senior management.
- Support service redesign initiatives and continuous quality improvement projects.
- Ensure compliance with governance, risk management, and data protection requirements.
- Contribute to workforce planning and staff supervision within the service area.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Relevant third-level qualification in healthcare management, business, or a related discipline.
- Significant experience in healthcare operations, service management, or administrative leadership.
- Strong knowledge of HSE structures, performance management systems, and scheduled care processes.
- Proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results in a complex environment.
- Excellent analytical, reporting, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
- Demonstrated leadership and team management capability.
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
- Salary aligned with HSE Grade VI (0574) pay scale in accordance with national public sector pay agreements.
- Permanent Wholetime contract.
- Public service pension scheme.
- Annual leave entitlement in line with HSE policies.
- Access to professional development and training opportunities.
- Employee wellbeing supports and work-life balance initiatives.
Location & Employer Information
This role is based in Cavan Monaghan Hospital, County Cavan, within the HSE Dublin and North East health region (covering North Dublin, Meath, Louth, Cavan, and Monaghan).
The position forms part of the Health Service Executive (HSE), Ireland’s public health service provider, delivering essential healthcare services to communities nationwide.
Application Details
This opportunity is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants.
Please ensure you download, save, and carefully read the official Job Specification before submitting your curriculum vitae. We strongly recommend reviewing the full specification to ensure you meet all eligibility requirements.
Informal Enquiries:
Denise O’Reilly-Sheils, Director of Operations, Cavan Monaghan Hospital
Phone: (049) 4363563
Email: denisem.oreilly@hse.ie
Candidates will normally be given at least one week’s notice of interview. The timescale may be reduced in exceptional circumstances.
Last Day to Apply: 24 March 2026, 5:00 PM
