Job Overview
The Grade VII Safety and Emergency Manager Kilkenny role offers an exciting leadership opportunity within St. Luke’s General Hospital, Kilkenny. This specified purpose, wholetime position plays a critical role in ensuring the highest standards of safety, risk management, and emergency preparedness across hospital services.
The successful candidate will lead on safety governance, emergency planning, and compliance initiatives, supporting operational resilience and patient safety within a dynamic acute hospital environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage safety, risk, and emergency planning programmes across the hospital.
- Develop, implement, and monitor health and safety policies in line with national standards and HSE guidelines.
- Coordinate emergency preparedness planning, including major incident and business continuity plans.
- Conduct risk assessments, audits, and compliance reviews.
- Provide expert advice to senior management on safety legislation and regulatory requirements.
- Deliver training and awareness programmes to promote a culture of safety.
- Liaise with internal departments and external agencies on safety and emergency management matters.
- Prepare reports, performance metrics, and compliance documentation as required.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Relevant third-level qualification in Health & Safety, Risk Management, Emergency Management, or a related discipline.
- Significant experience in a safety, risk, or emergency management role.
- Strong knowledge of Irish health and safety legislation and compliance standards.
- Experience in policy development, audit processes, and governance reporting.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a complex healthcare environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
- Grade VII salary scale in line with February 2026 HSE Consolidated Pay Scales.
- Annual salary range: €58,251 – €70,800 (dependent on point of scale and service).
- Specified Purpose, Wholetime contract.
- Public sector pension scheme and associated benefits.
- Annual leave entitlement in accordance with HSE policy.
- Access to professional development and training opportunities.
Location & Employer Information
This position is based at St. Luke’s General Hospital, Kilkenny, within the HSE Dublin and South East health region, covering Tipperary South, Waterford, Kilkenny, Carlow, Wexford, Wicklow, and part of South Dublin.
St. Luke’s General Hospital provides a wide range of acute healthcare services and is committed to delivering safe, high-quality patient care supported by strong governance and emergency preparedness frameworks.
Application Details
- Reference: GVIIEM26
- Category: Management / Admin / ICT
- Recruiter: HSE Dublin and South East
- Informal Enquiries: Richard Gleeson, Deputy Hospital Manager
Email: richard.gleeson@hse.ie
Last Day to Apply: 02 April 2026, 5:00 PM
