Cork University Hospital is inviting applications for a permanent General Manager position within the Services Department. This senior management role with the Health Service Executive (HSE) offers an excellent opportunity to lead service delivery and operational performance in one of Ireland’s busiest acute hospitals. As the General Manager Cork University Hospital role is central to CUH’s strategic and operational objectives, applicants should bring strong leadership and hospital management experience.
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Key Responsibilities
• Lead and oversee the Services Department at Cork University Hospital
• Drive operational excellence, quality improvement, and service optimisation
• Manage multidisciplinary teams and ensure effective resource allocation
• Support delivery of national and regional HSE priorities
• Implement best-practice standards and compliance across operational functions
• Collaborate with senior hospital leadership to enhance patient pathways
• Participate in governance structures and ensure performance targets are met
• Contribute to long-term strategic planning within the CUH Group
Required Skills & Qualifications
• Proven senior management experience in a complex healthcare environment
• Relevant third-level qualification in management, healthcare, or a related field
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate large, diverse teams
• Strong understanding of HSE systems, structures, policies, and governance
• Excellent communication, decision-making, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience managing budgets, operations, and service improvement programmes
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced acute hospital setting
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
• Grade: General Manager 0041
• Contract: Permanent Wholetime
• Salary: As per current HSE consolidated pay scales (Grade 0041)
• Full HSE benefits including pension, annual leave entitlement, and career progression pathways
• Standard wholetime hours in line with HSE national arrangements
Location & Employer Information
This role is based at Cork University Hospital, Cork. CUH is the largest university teaching hospital in Ireland and forms part of the South/South West Hospital Group.
The hiring organisation is the Health Service Executive (HSE), the national public health provider responsible for delivering acute, primary, and community services across Ireland.
Application Details
- Reference: CUHMA89258
- Closing Date: 05 January 2026 at 12:00
- Informal Enquiries
Brendan O’Reilly, Operations Manager, Cork University Hospital Group
Tel: 021 4922012 | Email: [email protected]
This campaign is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants. - Advertisement source: HSE
- Further campaign details and the application process are available via the Apply link above.
