Work Experience for Transition Year (TY) Students, Roscommon University Hospital in Roscommon

About the Role

Roscommon University Hospital is a Model 2 Hospital and is part of the HSE West and North West health region. The hospital has a walk-in Injury Unit (GP or self-referral), which is open from 8 am until 8 pm, seven days per week, and treats minor injuries for adults and children over the age of 5. The hospital also has a Medical Assessment Unit which is open Monday to Friday from 9 am to 5 pm. Attendance at the Medical Assessment Unit is by GP referral only. An eight-bed inpatient Palliative Care Support Unit was opened in February 2023.

We are currently on the lookout for transition year students who want to gain exceptionally experience in the health care sector between November 2026 and May 2027.

The student will undertake work experience for 1 week (Monday to Friday – 35 hours).

The student can select their preferred location in the application form.

Requirements

STUDENTS MUST BE OVER 16 BY THE CLOSING DATE ON THE ADVERT TO APPLY.

To secure a place, all students must submit:

• A Letter of Recommendation from their school.
• Proof of Indemnity Insurance from their school.
• Garda Vetting Clearance Letter (or equivalent school-provided vetting confirmation) from their school.

Failure to provide all documentation at least 4 weeks before the placement start date will result in automatic cancellation of the placement.

Details

Location: Roscommon

Contract type: Casual

Closing date: 25 Sept 2026 11:00 AM

Informal Enquiries: Laura Beirne, Assistant Staff Officer, Human Resources & Medical Workforce Department, Roscommon University Hospital. Telephone: 090 – 6632351 or Email: [email protected]

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted via Rezoomo only. Applications received in any other way will not be accepted. There will be no exceptions made.

Your application must be your own work and reflect your own experiences, competencies and skills. Do not use AI to complete the application form.