University Hospital Limerick is seeking applications for the position of Sterile Services Department Operations Officer on a permanent whole-time basis. This Clinical Nurse Manager 2 opportunity offers experienced nursing and sterile services professionals the chance to play a key leadership role in supporting safe, high-quality patient care across acute hospital services in the HSE Mid West region.
Based within the Sterile Services Department at University Hospital Limerick, the successful candidate will oversee operational standards, infection prevention processes, quality assurance procedures, and team coordination to ensure the effective decontamination and sterilisation of medical equipment used throughout acute healthcare services.
Job Overview
The Sterile Services Department Operations Officer will provide operational leadership within a busy acute hospital environment, ensuring compliance with national healthcare standards and best practice in decontamination services. The role requires strong organisational ability, clinical governance knowledge, and excellent leadership skills to support the safe and efficient operation of sterile services across University Hospital Limerick.
This is an excellent opportunity for healthcare professionals seeking Clinical Nurse Manager 2 jobs in Limerick within a progressive HSE environment focused on patient safety, operational excellence, and continuous service improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the daily operational management of the Sterile Services Department.
- Ensure compliance with infection prevention, decontamination, and sterilisation standards.
- Support quality assurance and clinical governance processes across acute services.
- Coordinate staff supervision, training, and performance management activities.
- Monitor workflow efficiency and maintain safe operational practices.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams across hospital departments.
- Contribute to service development initiatives and continuous improvement programmes.
- Maintain accurate operational records and ensure adherence to HSE policies and procedures.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) or eligibility for registration where applicable.
- Relevant clinical and operational management experience within healthcare services.
- Strong understanding of sterile services, decontamination, and infection control procedures.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
- Ability to manage multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced acute hospital environment.
- Commitment to patient safety, quality improvement, and healthcare excellence.
- Experience working within HSE or acute healthcare services is desirable.
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
Salary will be aligned with the HSE Clinical Nurse Manager 2 pay scale and public sector terms and conditions. This position is offered on a permanent whole-time basis and includes access to public sector pension benefits, annual leave entitlements, professional development opportunities, and ongoing training within the HSE Mid West region.
Competitive pay and comprehensive public healthcare sector benefits apply.
Location & Employer Information
This role is based at University Hospital Limerick, one of Ireland’s major acute teaching hospitals serving the HSE Mid West region, including Limerick, Clare, and North Tipperary. The hospital plays a vital role in delivering complex and specialist healthcare services across the region and offers a dynamic clinical environment focused on innovation, patient care, and operational excellence.
Employer: HSE Mid West
Initial Assignment: University Hospital Limerick
Location: Limerick, Ireland
Contract Type: Permanent Wholetime
Category: Nursing and Midwifery
Grade: Clinical Nurse Manager 2 2119
Application Details
Applicants interested in this Sterile Services Department Operations Officer job in Limerick can apply online using the official recruitment portal below.
Apply here: https://www.rezoomo.com/job/97411/
Informal enquiries are welcomed:
- Sandra McEvoy, SSD Manager – Acute Services, HSE Mid West
- Telephone: 0873680696
- Email: sandra.mcevoy@hse.ie
For recruitment queries relating to this campaign, please contact: UHLRecruitment@hse.ie
Proposed interview dates will be confirmed at a later stage. Candidates may be called forward for interview at short notice.
Last Day to Apply: 25 May 2026 at 5:00 PM
