The Health Care Assistant UHL Limerick role offers an excellent opportunity to join the UEC Directorate Emergency Care team at University Hospital Limerick. This permanent whole-time position plays a vital role in supporting nursing staff and delivering high-quality patient-centred care in a fast-paced acute hospital environment.
This opportunity is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants and is based within HSE Mid West.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct care and support to patients under the supervision of nursing staff.
- Assist patients with personal care needs including hygiene, mobility, and nutrition.
- Support the multidisciplinary team in delivering high standards of emergency and acute care.
- Maintain accurate documentation as required.
- Ensure infection prevention and control standards are adhered to.
- Assist in maintaining a safe and clean ward environment.
- Respond appropriately to patient needs in a busy emergency care setting.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Relevant Health Care Assistant qualification (QQI Level 5 or equivalent).
- Experience in an acute hospital or emergency care setting desirable.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Patient-focused approach with a compassionate and professional attitude.
- Eligibility to work in Ireland.
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
- Salary aligned with HSE Health Care Assistant Grade 6075 pay scale.
- Permanent Wholetime contract.
- Public sector pension scheme.
- Annual leave in accordance with HSE policy.
- Access to training and professional development opportunities.
- Shift work as required within Emergency Care services.
Salary is paid in accordance with the Department of Health Consolidated Salary Scales (1 August 2025 revision) :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}.
Location & Employer Information
This position is based at University Hospital Limerick, part of HSE Mid West, serving the counties of Limerick, Tipperary and Clare. The hospital provides a wide range of acute services including emergency and specialist care.
Recruiter: HSE Mid West – Limerick, Tipperary and Clare.
Advertisement Source: HSE.
Reference: HSEMW07326.
Application Details
This job opportunity is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants.
Informal enquiries: Nursing Midwifery Workforce Planning – [email protected]
Last Day to Apply: 13 March 2026, 12:00 PM
