For informal enquiries please contact:

Name: Priya Madhu 

Email: LH.GeneralManager@hse.ie 

The role will support the General Manager by: 

• Taking responsibility for the units day to day operational management and co-ordination of patient services within the hospitals   
• Taking responsibility for operational matters relating to scheduled and unscheduled care patient pathways 
• Ensuring the effective and efficient functioning of the Hospital, through service planning, business and performance management and the improvement of general patient services. 
• Working with the Hospital Executive team in pursuing the Hospitals objectives and report directly to the Hospital Manager, acting within policy, financial and other frameworks set by the HSE/Hospital Group. 
• Maintaining effective communication with patients, relatives, treating Consultants, members of Healthcare Teams and with relevant external bodies including public representatives to ensure there is an effective flow of information in terms of awareness and understanding of related matters. 
• Liaison and engagement with respective RCSI Hospital Committees in the coordination of Hospital Group objectives as determined by the RCSI Hospital Group executive team.  

The role is structured to take account of the demands of a 24/7 operation in collaboration with other members of the Hospital Executive Committee and will require a commitment to out of hours cover.   

Candidates must by the closing date of application: 

Essential:  

• Candidates must have experience within a Healthcare environment / background relevant to the role 
• Candidates must possess sufficient administrative capacity to discharge the functions of the office and have management ability and experience 
• A proven track record of Service Management, ideally in a healthcare driven industry is essential 
• A relevant professional / 3rd level qualification 

Health 

A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.  

Character 

Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character. 

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