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The Occupational Health & Safety Office at the Regional Ambulance Office, St. Marys Hospital Complex, Castlebar, is seeking applications for the position of Grade VII Health and Safety Officer. This specified purpose wholetime role offers an opportunity to support workplace safety, operational compliance, and staff wellbeing across HSE West and North West services.

This confined competition is open to candidates who are permanently appointed in the same grade within the HSE. The successful candidate will contribute to maintaining high health and safety standards while supporting frontline healthcare and ambulance services across the region.

Job Overview

The Grade VII Health and Safety Officer will play a key role in supporting occupational health and safety initiatives within HSE West and North West. Based in Castlebar, Co. Mayo, this maternity leave cover position involves supporting compliance, risk management, incident prevention, and safety awareness initiatives across operational healthcare environments.

The role requires strong organisational, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills, alongside a solid understanding of health and safety legislation and best practices within healthcare settings.

Key Responsibilities

Support the implementation and monitoring of health and safety policies and procedures across designated services.
Assist with workplace risk assessments, audits, and compliance reviews.
Provide guidance and advice on occupational health and safety matters to managers and staff.
Support incident reporting, investigation, and corrective action processes.
Promote safety awareness and contribute to staff training initiatives.
Maintain accurate records and prepare reports relating to health and safety performance.
Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, HSE standards, and organisational policies.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support safe working environments.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Candidates must be permanently appointed in the Grade VII category within the HSE.
Experience in occupational health and safety, compliance, or risk management is desirable.
Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and workplace standards.
Excellent communication, organisational, and administrative skills.
Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively across healthcare services.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Experience preparing reports, audits, and safety documentation is advantageous.
Ability to work collaboratively with internal stakeholders and operational teams.

Salary, Benefits and Working Hours

Salary is aligned with the HSE Grade VII pay scale. Competitive pay and public sector employment benefits apply, including annual leave and access to professional development opportunities.

This is a Specified Purpose Wholetime contract providing maternity leave cover within HSE West and North West.

Location and Employer Information

This Grade VII Health and Safety Officer role is based at the Occupational Health & Safety Office, Regional Ambulance Office, St. Marys Hospital Complex, Castlebar, Co. Mayo, Ireland, F23 HP58. The successful candidate will support operational healthcare and ambulance services across the HSE West and North West region, including Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Roscommon, Mayo, and Galway.

HSE West and North West delivers a broad range of healthcare services and plays a vital role in supporting safe and effective healthcare delivery across the region.

Application Details

Applications for the Grade VII Health and Safety Officer Mayo role should be submitted by email to nashr@hse.ie before the closing deadline.

Application Email: nashr@hse.ie

Informal Enquiries:
Kevin Flannery
Phone: 087 2326365
Email: kevin.flannery@hse.ie

Proposed Interview Date: 05 June 2026