Job Overview
Galway University Hospitals is seeking an experienced Medical Records Manager (Grade VII) to lead and oversee the effective management of patient records and information systems. This is a key leadership role within the organisation, ensuring compliance, data integrity, and high-quality administrative support across clinical services.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the management and development of medical records services across the hospital
- Ensure compliance with data protection, confidentiality, and healthcare regulations
- Oversee the accuracy, security, and accessibility of patient records systems
- Manage and support administrative staff within the medical records department
- Drive process improvements and digital transformation initiatives in records management
- Collaborate with clinical and ICT teams to optimise information systems
- Prepare reports, audits, and performance metrics as required
- Ensure best practice standards are maintained across all records management processes
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Relevant third-level qualification in management, administration, ICT, or healthcare
- Significant experience in medical records, health information systems, or administration
- Strong leadership and team management experience
- Knowledge of healthcare data protection and governance standards
- Excellent organisational, communication, and analytical skills
- Experience working within the HSE or public health sector is highly desirable
- Ability to manage change and lead service improvement initiatives
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
Salary Scale: €60,613 – €78,795 (including Long Service Increments)
Permanent Wholetime position
Public sector benefits including pension scheme, annual leave, and structured career progression opportunities
Location & Employer Information
This role is based at Galway University Hospitals, part of HSE West and North West. The hospital provides a wide range of acute and specialist services and plays a vital role in healthcare delivery across the region.
Application Details
This position is open only to employees of the HSE, TUSLA, Section 38 agencies, or statutory health agencies in line with WRC Agreement 161867.
Reference: G12226
For informal enquiries, please contact:
Kevin Collins, ICT Manager
Phone: (091) 542940
Email: kevina.collins@hse.ie
Last Day to Apply: 13 May 2026 at 10:00 AM
