Join the Health Service Executive (HSE) at Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown, where you’ll play a vital role in supporting patient care through efficient and professional administration. This permanent, whole-time position offers the opportunity to contribute to one of Ireland’s leading acute hospitals within the Dublin and North East Health Region.
About the Role
As an Assistant Staff Officer (Grade IV), you will provide comprehensive administrative support within a busy healthcare environment. Reporting to a senior officer or department head, you’ll ensure the smooth delivery of clerical and operational services across a range of hospital departments. This position may involve the supervision of clerical staff and rotation through various administrative areas to maintain service continuity.
Location: Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown, Dublin North, Ireland
Contract: Permanent Wholetime
Grade: Grade IV (Code 0558)
Reference: CH20254309
Key Responsibilities
- Provide administrative and clerical support to designated departments.
- Supervise and coordinate day-to-day work of clerical staff within assigned areas.
- Maintain accurate records, files, and documentation in line with HSE policies.
- Assist in the preparation of reports, returns, and correspondence.
- Support departmental projects and service improvements.
- Manage telephone, email, and in-person queries with professionalism.
- Ensure compliance with HSE data protection and confidentiality requirements.
Required Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant experience in a clerical or administrative role, preferably within the public or healthcare sector.
- Proven ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong IT literacy, including proficiency in MS Office applications.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to quality service delivery.
Desirable
- Experience supervising or training junior clerical staff.
- Familiarity with HSE administrative systems or similar public-sector frameworks.
- Qualification in business administration, office management, or a related discipline.
What We Offer
- Salary Scale (as of 1 August 2025): €35,609 – €54,914 per annum (12 points, HSE Consolidated Scale).
- Comprehensive public-sector pension scheme.
- Generous annual leave and public holidays.
- Opportunities for internal mobility and professional development.
- A supportive, inclusive working environment within one of Ireland’s key regional hospitals.
Ready to Apply?
Closing Date: Monday, 27 October 2025 at 17:00 (local time).
For informal enquiries, contact:
- Mr. Aidan Brennan – Aidan.brennan@hse.ie
- Ms. Niamh Reid – Niamh.reid@hse.ie
- Mr. José Nilton – Jose.nilton@hse.ie
Apply Online:
https://careers-rcsihospitals.icims.com/jobs/4309/assistant-staff-officer-grade-iv-%28gr%c3%a1d-iv%29/job
