Patient Flow Manager/Bainisteoir Sreabhadh Othar in Dublin
- Salary
- Not stated
- Contract
- Other
- Sector
- Public
- Closes
- 27 Nov 2026
About the Role
Patient Flow Manager/Bainisteoir Sreabhadh Othar at the Incorporated Orthopaedic Hospital of Ireland, Dublin.
This permanent, full-time role (37.5 hours per week) reports to the Director of Nursing/Assistant Director of Nursing and is graded as Clinical Nurse Manager II.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing and monitoring patient referrals from acute hospitals and other rehabilitation facilities to ensure appropriate admissions.
- Liaising with external hospitals, multidisciplinary teams (MDTs), consultants, and referral agents to facilitate timely admissions and discharges.
- Maintaining and monitoring the hospital’s waiting list, ensuring patients meet admission criteria.
- Analysing trends in admissions, bed capacity, and resource utilisation, providing regular reports to senior management.
- Updating and maintaining the hospital bed management system and the HSE CBMS with accurate data.
- Ensuring compliance with hospital policies, quality standards, and best practices in patient flow and discharge processes.
- Participating in service planning, quality audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Acting as a patient and family advocate, ensuring ethical, legal, and professional standards are upheld.
- Collaborating with Infection Prevention and Control teams and other stakeholders to promote safe and efficient patient care.
- Contributing to nursing research, audit, and the development of policies and procedures.
- Attending daily operational meetings to report bed status and support decision-making.
Requirements
Mandatory criteria:
- Registration as a nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland in the General Division.
- Minimum of 5 years post-registration experience, including at least 3 years in a management role.
- Ability to demonstrate core competencies aligned with the role’s responsibilities.
Desirable criteria:
- Experience in an acute hospital setting.
- A management qualification.
Additional requirements:
- Fluent English is required.
- Garda clearance will be required for the role, as outlined by national health service arrangements.
Details
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: HSE Consolidated pay scale (June 2026)
Location: Dublin
Closing date for applications: 27 November 2026 at 12:00 AM
Reporting to: Director of Nursing/Assistant Director of Nursing
How to Apply
Applications will be assessed based on how well candidates meet the selection criteria outlined in the job specification.
Please ensure all relevant experience is detailed in your application, particularly in relation to the mandatory and desirable criteria. Failure to include required information may result in not being shortlisted.
Note: This competition may close early if a large volume of applications is received.
For informal enquiries, contact:
Ciara Dowling
Director of Nursing
Email: [email protected]
Documents & Campaign Information
Frequently asked
- What is the closing date for applications?
- The closing date for applications is 27 November 2026 at 12:00 AM.
- Who should I contact for informal enquiries about this role?
- For informal enquiries, contact Ciara Dowling, Director of Nursing, at [email protected].
- What are the mandatory requirements for this role?
- The mandatory requirements are: registration as a nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland in the General Division, a minimum of 5 years post-registration experience (including at least 3 years in management), and the ability to demonstrate core competencies aligned with the role’s responsibilities.
- Is experience in an acute hospital setting required?
- No, acute hospital experience is listed as a desirable criterion rather than a mandatory requirement.
- What is the salary range for this position?
- The salary range is based on the HSE Consolidated pay scale (June 2026).