Wexford General Hospital is seeking applications for the position of Grade V Health and Safety Coordinator in Wexford. This permanent whole-time healthcare administration role offers an opportunity to contribute to workplace safety, operational compliance, and staff wellbeing within one of the key acute hospitals in the HSE Dublin and South East region.
The successful candidate will support the development and implementation of health and safety initiatives across the hospital environment while working closely with management teams, operational departments, and frontline healthcare staff. This role is ideal for experienced healthcare administration professionals with strong organisational, compliance, and communication skills.
Reference: WGH202625
Job Overview
The Grade V Health and Safety Coordinator role at Wexford General Hospital focuses on supporting health and safety standards across hospital operations. The successful candidate will help ensure compliance with healthcare safety legislation, assist with risk management initiatives, and contribute to maintaining a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors.
This is an internal HSE recruitment campaign open only to employees of the HSE, TUSLA, Section 38 agencies, or statutory health agencies in accordance with WRC Agreement 161867.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the implementation and monitoring of health and safety policies across Wexford General Hospital.
- Assist with workplace risk assessments, incident reporting, and compliance audits.
- Coordinate health and safety documentation and maintain accurate records.
- Work collaboratively with operational managers and hospital departments on safety initiatives.
- Promote a culture of workplace safety and continuous improvement.
- Support staff awareness and training related to health and safety procedures.
- Monitor adherence to relevant HSE and statutory safety regulations.
- Provide administrative and operational support for health and safety programmes.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Previous experience in administration, health and safety coordination, or healthcare operations.
- Strong organisational and communication skills.
- Ability to manage records, compliance documentation, and reporting processes.
- Experience working within a healthcare or public sector environment is desirable.
- Good understanding of workplace health and safety practices.
- Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.
- Please refer to the official job specification for full post specific requirements.
Salary, Benefits and Working Hours
Salary will be aligned with the HSE Grade V salary scale and public sector pay agreements. This position is offered on a permanent whole-time basis and includes access to public sector employment benefits, annual leave entitlements, pension scheme participation, and opportunities for professional development within the HSE.
Competitive pay and standard HSE employment conditions apply.
Location and Employer Information
This role is based at Wexford General Hospital in County Wexford, part of the HSE Dublin and South East health region. The hospital provides a broad range of acute healthcare services and plays a vital role in supporting patient care across the region. The successful candidate will contribute to maintaining a safe and compliant healthcare environment within a busy hospital setting.
Application Details
Applications for this Grade V Health and Safety Coordinator job in Wexford must be submitted through the official HSE recruitment process.
- Recruitment Contact: Breda Doyle, Recruitment Advisor
- Telephone: 053 9153323
- Email: breda.doyle7@hse.ie
- Informal Enquiries: Siobhan Doyle, Operations Manager/Deputy Hospital Manager
- Telephone: 053 9153346 or 087 9357871
Please note that candidates will normally receive at least two weeks’ notice of interview, although timelines may be reduced in exceptional circumstances.
