Reference: CH20264666
Category: Management / Admin / ICT
Grade: Grade IV (0558)
Contract Type: Permanent Wholetime
Location: Connolly Hospital, Dublin North
Health Region: HSE Dublin and North East
Job Overview
The Grade IV Assistant Staff Officer Dublin opportunity at Connolly Hospital offers a permanent wholetime position within the Emergency Department. This role is central to delivering high-quality administrative and operational support across hospital services, ensuring smooth coordination and effective staff management.
Working within the HSE Dublin and North East region, the successful candidate will provide essential administration support and participate in cross-cover arrangements to meet evolving service needs in a busy acute hospital environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Emergency Department and wider hospital services.
- Support staff management processes, including coordination and documentation.
- Maintain accurate records, reports, and correspondence in line with HSE policies.
- Engage in cross-cover training to support operational continuity.
- Provide cross-cover between shift patterns and departments as required.
- Assist with scheduling, data management, and service coordination tasks.
- Ensure compliance with hospital governance and data protection standards.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Relevant experience in an administrative or healthcare support environment.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and hospital information systems.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Flexibility to engage in cross-cover arrangements across departments.
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
- Salary in line with HSE Grade IV (0558) pay scale as per February 2026 consolidated public sector pay scales.
- Permanent Wholetime contract.
- Public sector pension scheme.
- Annual leave and sick leave entitlements in accordance with HSE policy.
- Access to professional development and training opportunities.
Location & Employer Information
This position is based at Connolly Hospital, Dublin North, operating within the HSE Dublin and North East region, which covers North Dublin, Meath, Louth, Cavan, and Monaghan.
As part of the public health service, this role contributes to the efficient delivery of frontline emergency care services in a dynamic hospital setting.
Application Details
This job opportunity is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants. This campaign is confirmed to staff currently working and directly employed within the Dublin and North East Region.
Recruitment Queries:
Recruitment.connolly@hse.ie
Informal Enquiries:
Stephen McCabe, Assistant Business Manager
stephen.mccabe2@hse.ie
Proposed Interview Date: TBC
Last Day to Apply: 03 April 2026, 12:00 PM

