Role Title:Medical Social Worker Job Reference Number:002353 Closing Date:Monday, 1st June 2026 Purpose of the Role: To provide a direct social work service to patients and relatives who are dealing with the practical and psychosocial impact of illness. Key services include counselling, risk and need assessments, accessing community resources and entitlements, and arranging safe effective discharge from hospital. This role/grade will be assigned on a rotation basis within the Social Work Department. Provide supportive counselling to patients and families during their illness and treatment. Complete psychosocial assessments and care plans in conjunction with the patient according to their will and preference. Work with the patient/family to implement the care plan in an effective and timely manner. Actively engage in multidisciplinary team work and case consultations, at a hospital and community level, in order to implement comprehensive care plans and safe discharge for patients. Respond to safeguarding concerns in line with relevant legislation and policy. To evaluate ones practice in accordance with evidence-based standards and to initiate improvements. To maintain high standards of record keeping in line with the guidelines of the Hospital and the Social Work Department. To carry out home visits as appropriate. To engage in regular supervision in accordance with departmental policies and to commit to a plan for ongoing professional development. To contribute to any research projects involving the Social Work Department. To carry out any other duties appropriate to the office as may be assigned by the Principal Social Worker. Participate and cooperate with legislative and regulatory requirements in relation to Health and Safety as outlined in the Safety, Health and Welfare Act 2005 and the Hospital Safety Statement. Ensure own mandatory learning and training is kept up to date. Required: Candidates for appointment must: Be registered as a Medical Social Worker by the Health and Social Care Professionals Council at CORU. See Or Currently leading to successful completion of a qualification approved by the Social Workers Registration Board at CORU and will be eligible to apply as a newly qualified graduate for CORU registration in 2026. And Provide proof of Statutory Registration on the Social Worker Register maintained by the Health and Social Care Professionals Registration Board at CORU before a contract of employment can be issued. And Candidates must have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and professional ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office. Annual Registration: On appointment, practitioners must maintain annual registration on the Health and Social Care Professionals Register maintained by the Health and Social Care Professionals Registration Board at CORU. And Practitioners must confirm annual registration with CORU to Human Resources, St Jamess Hospital by way of the annual Patient Safety Assurance Certificate (PSAC). And Knowledge of social work theories and application of theories in practice. Understanding of the role of social worker in a medical setting. Understanding of relevant legislation, guidelines and code of ethics that impact on clinical practice. Desired: Medical social work experience. TPBN1_IJ
Role Title:Basic Grade Clinical Photographer Job Reference Number:002356 Closing Date:Sunday, 24th May 2026 Purpose of the Role: The clinical photography department plays an important role in patient care by accurately recording (often over a period of days, months or years) the physical appearance of the condition and/or effects of treatment as they present. Photography provides an objective record at a given time and, if used to its full potential, a very powerful monitoring and audit tool. The department also provides a general photography service to the hospital including PR, event, teaching and research imaging. Required: We are looking for an enthusiastic clinical photographer with excellent technical ability, communication and organisational skills. The role requires a self-motivated individual capable of working in a scientific manner and in an environment that frequently requires an innovative approach. The candidate must hold the following requirements; The candidate must hold a degree in photography or in an industry-related field. Experience working in photography and with a track record of meeting deadlines. The candidate must have very good working knowledge of photography equipment and techniques and in industry standard software programs. Desired: Experience working in a healthcare environment is desirable but not essential as is membership of a professional body for clinical photography (IMI). TPBN1_IJ
Role Title:Registered Advanced Nurse Practitioner (RANP): Haematuria/Bladder Cancer Job Reference Number: 002333 Closing Date: Monday, 1st June 2026 Purpose of the Role: The advanced practice service is provided by nurses who practice at a higher level of capability as independent, autonomous and expert advanced practitioners. The overall purpose of the service is to provide safe, timely, evidenced based nurse-led care to patients at an advanced nursing level. This involves undertaking and documenting complete episodes of patient care, which includes comprehensively assessing, diagnosing, planning, treating, and discharging patients in accordance with collaboratively agreed local policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines and/or service level agreements/memoranda of understanding. The RANP Haematuria/Bladder Cancer demonstrates advanced clinical and theoretical knowledge, critical thinking, clinical leadership, and complex decision-making abilities. The RANP Haematuria/Bladder Cancer practices in accordance with the Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics for Registered Nurses and Registered Midwives (NMBI 2025), Advanced Practice (Nursing) Standards and Requirements (NMBI 2017), and the Values for Nurses and Midwives in Ireland (Department of Health 2016). The RANP Haematuria/Bladder Cancer service provides clinical leadership and professional scholarship in the delivery of optimal nursing services and informs the development of evidence based health policy at local, regional, and national levels. The RANP Haematuria/Bladder Cancer contributes to nursing research which shapes and advances nursing practice, education and health care policy at local, national, and international levels. The RANP Haematuria/Bladder Cancer will: Improve patient experience and satisfaction. Promote health and wellbeing. Take a holistic approach to patient care. Improve the quality of service patients receive. Maintain streamlined self-directed aftercare patient pathways. Provide individualised patient care plans Identify quality of life and survivorship issues Identification and management of treatment related side effects. Support and empower patients to self-manage their own health needs. Assess, investigate, diagnose, plan care, treatment and discharge patients and manage case load autonomously as appropriate. With the Urology MDT, collaboratively agree and develop local policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines. Be actively involved in the continued evaluation of services through ongoing clinical audit and research Provide timely access to services. Organise, interpret and follow up on all investigations required as part of patient pathway, ensuring they are performed in a timely manner. Establish Nurse led outpatient services, utilising telehealth and other ICT measures to facilitate more effective and efficient delivery of care. Provision of community based clinics and group sessions. Act as a communication link between the wider MDT in the management of patient issues, ensuring the appropriate services are referred to in a timely fashion. Ensure early interventions are in place for patients with suspected disease recurrence. Liaise with the NCCP on progress and development of the service and support the Trinity St. Jamess Cancer Institute. The role will contribute to nursing research to shape and advance nursing practice, education and health care policy at local, national, and international levels. Required: Professional Qualifications and Experience Eligible applicants must: Be a Registered Nurse or Midwife on the NMBIs Active Register. Annual registration: Practitioners must maintain active annual registration on the Advanced Nurse Practitioner Division of the register of Nurses and Midwives maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (Bord Altranais agus Cnimhseachais na hireann) for the role. Must possess the requisite knowledge and ability including a high standard of suitability and clinical, professional and administrative capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role. And Confirm annual registration with NMBI to the HSE by way of the annual Patient Safety Assurance Certificate (PSAC). Have a broad base of clinical experience in Urology. Demonstrate I.T. skills including excellent keyboard skills. Experience in teaching and assessing junior staff/nursing students. Desired: Working knowledge of healthcare patient record systems. TPBN1_IJ
Role Title:Clinical Nurse Manager II: Clinical Support Nurse (Nursing Practice Development Unit) Job Reference Number:002366 Closing Date:Sunday, 24th May 2026 Purpose of the Role: The post of Clinical Support Nurse has been developed as part of an initiative by the Dublin Academic Teaching Hospitals as a key element of its Human Resource strategy. The principal purpose of the role is to provide clinical support, direction and guidance for all nurses and Health care Assistants (HCAS) on the St Jamess Hospital Campus and off-site services. The post holder will also have responsibility for promoting nursing practice development initiatives and facilitating implementation of evidenced based practice in collaboration with all grades of nursing staff and HCAs. CLINICAL PRACTICE: Support the Clinical Nurse Managers and Staff Nurses in the Medical/Surgical areas, to plan, develop, implement and evaluate clinical practice in accordance with best available evidence in order to influence innovations in practice and promote quality care for patients in the general medical/surgical areas. Act as a resource person on clinical issues, utilising skills and knowledge of a variety of clinical conditions. Along with CNMs, assist staff nurses to move towards the level of expert practitioner in the clinical management of patient care. Guide CNMs in assisting staff to recognise their own learning needs and to develop an appropriate action plan in line with these needs. Support CNMs in assessing Health Care Assistants in relation to the Activities of Living Patient Care Module as applied to the QQI FET (previously known as FETAC Programme). Guide the CNMs in creating an environment that enhances continuous life long personal and professional development for all nursing staff. The Clinical Nurse Manager II must adhere to Code of Professional Practice and Behaviours for Registered Nurses. Is aware of and understands the need to adhere to Hospital and/or professional standards, policies and procedures, relevant to their area of practice. Communicates effectively in English language, written, and spoken, as appropriate to job requirements. Participate and cooperate with legislative and regulatory requirements in relation to Health and Safety as outlined in the Safety, Health and Welfare Act 2005 and the Hospital Safety Statement. PRACTICE DEVELOPMENT: In collaboration with the Nursing Practice Development Coordinator and Facilitator, promote the development and maintenance of high standards of nursing care, through practice development projects. Assist with identifying, facilitating and implementing practice development projects in the clinical areas. In collaboration with the CNMs and ward staff assist with the development of policies, protocols, guidelines and clinical competencies and their implementation. Assist with the provision of appropriate continuing education programmes to meet nurses competency developmental needs. Work with the Nursing Practice Development Coordinator & Facilitator and CNMs in implementing action plans to improve clinical practice and staff development. Sit on appropriate multidisciplinary committees and sub-groups within the Nursing Practice Development Unit and at hospital level that are concerned with initiating practice development projects. EDUCATION/STAFF DEVELOPMENT: In conjunction with the Clinical Nurse Managers, assess and identify teaching and developmental requirements of all staff through observation in practice. Collaborate with the Nursing Practice Development Co-ordinator, Clinical Nurse Managers, to ensure appropriate training, education and evaluation takes place. In conjunction with Clinical Nurses Managers and Staff Nurses, develop and continually revise clinical nursing skills/competencies. Be familiar with the assessment criteria and process as applied to the Activities of Living Patient Care Module. Co-ordinate educational sessions and in-service to meet the needs of all grades of nursing staff. Create an environment for continuous life-long professional and personal development and learning for all staff. RESEARCH, AUDIT & QUALITY ASSURANCE: Encourage staff to analyse information, interpret patients condition and develop clinical decision making skills based on available information. Work with the Nursing Quality Co-ordinator in encouraging the continuous development of evidence-based practice through local audit procedures. Take an active role with CNMs in the audit of clinical practice and the standards of care being provided. Facilitate nurses in the development of audit tools to measure process and outcomes of nursing practice. Ensure that research/Audit findings are disseminated and utilised in the delivery of patient care. Assist with the audit of practice development projects and the presentation of findings to clinical staff. Link with the Hospital Accreditation Programme and relevant personnel in promoting best practice and continuous quality improvement. MANAGEMENT: Demonstrate ability to self-manage and organise own workload efficiently. Help foster a supportive working environment by demonstrating excellent leadership ability and communication skills. Communicate effectively with the Directorate Nurse Manager and CNMs regarding the progress and development of staff nurses within their area of responsibility. Demonstrate both clinical and professional leadership, enabling a multidisciplinary team culture of continuous staff learning and practice development. Be highly motivated and have a vision of developing skills/competencies that are applicable to clinical areas. Develop a network of contacts and communication links with other professionals that will assist in provision of expert advice to meet the needs of all grades of nursing staff. Attend managerial meetings that require the input of the clinical support nurse. PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Take responsibility for own professional and personal development updating. Be pro-active in developing own competencies in a structured way linked to regular professional, personal development planning. Practice within St Jamess Hospital policies and procedures, Scope of Professional Conduct, and Scope of Nursing Practice. Undertake appropriate further training and education to enable you to practice within a variety of clinical medical/surgical areas and enable you to support the service needs within the scope of professional practice. Ensure own mandatory learning and training is kept up to date. * The above Role Profile is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to them from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. This Role Profile will be subject to review in the light of changing circumstances. Required: Registered General Nurse with The Nursing Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI), or eligible to register. 5 years post-registration experience in an acute hospital setting or relevant clinical area within the last 7 years. Demonstrate management experience throughout the last 2 years. Educated to Degree/Post-Graduate Diploma/Higher Diploma or equivalent level. And Demonstrate I.T. skills including excellent keyboard skills. Experience in teaching and assessing the nursing and HCA team throughout the last 2 years. Experience in conducting clinical audits. Desired: Management course. Working knowledge of healthcare patient record systems. TPBN1_IJ
Role Title:Clinical Nurse Manager II: George Frederic Handel Ward (General and Stroke Rehabilitation for the Older Person) Job Reference Number:002365 Closing Date:Monday, 1st June 2026 Purpose of the Role: The post holder will be responsible for the provision of the highest standard of nursing care to patients, manage all nursing and allied staff in the ward/unit, and be responsible for maintaining and developing professional standards. The role of the CNM II is to: Provide efficient and effective management of the ward/unit in such a way as to provide a safe environment for patients and staff, while making the best use of resources. Promote collaboration within the multidisciplinary team. Engage with key stakeholders to ensure hygiene standards are maintained for patients, staff, and visitors. Proactively manages quality and safety standards at local and directorate level. The Clinical Nurse Manager II must adhere to the Code of Professional Practice and Behaviours for Registered Nurses. Shows leadership potential to make an impact, influence, energise, and inspire others across the directorate and pan organisation. Embraces change and acts to implement evidence based best practice where appropriate. Is aware of and understands the need to adhere to Hospital and/or professional standards, policies, and procedures, relevant to their area of practice. Communicates effectively in English language, written, and spoken, as appropriate to job requirements. Participate and cooperate with legislative and regulatory requirements in relation to Health and Safety as outlined in the Safety, Health and Welfare Act 2005 and the Hospital Safety Statement. Ensure own mandatory learning and training is kept up to date. * The above Role Profile is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to them from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. This Role Profile will be subject to review in the light of changing circumstances. Required: Registered General Nurse with The Nursing Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI), or eligible to register. 5 years post-registration experience in an acute hospital setting or relevant clinical area within the last 7 years. Demonstrate management experience throughout the last 2 years. Experience in the delivery of care to the older person. Relevant certified course related to gerontological nursing completed. Post grad or Msc in Gerontological Nursing or a commitment to undertake same. And Demonstrate I.T. skills including excellent keyboard skills. Experience in teaching and assessing the nursing and HCA team throughout the last 2 years. Good working knowledge of National guidance documents on working with older people in Ireland. Knowledgeable in the rehabilitation process and functional assessments of the older person. Desired: Management and Leadership course. Experience in working in a rehabilitative setting. Working knowledge of healthcare patient record systems. TPBN1_IJ
About us: St Jamess Hospital is Irelands largest acute academic teaching hospital and is based in Dublins south inner city. Our fundamental purpose is the delivery of health treatment, care and diagnosis as well as health promotion and preventative services at local, regional and national levels. Our academic partner is Trinity College Dublin. Purpose of the role:The role of the Operations & Transformation Lead is to In conjunction with the Director of Lean Transformation and the Chief Operations Officer : Be accountable and responsible for the operational running of OPD services for St. Jamess Hospital, the South Dublin Surgical (SDSH) and other offsite locations as required. Oversee the transformation and improvement of OPD services based on the principles of Lean Transformation and ensure that work practices are aligned the strategic vision for the hospital Ensure Lean methodology is applied to the development and implementation of all nominated work streams, working with stakeholders to identify opportunities to improve effectiveness, productivity and efficiency. Have responsibility for effective planning, delivery and evaluation and will drive and support business and cultural changes. Please review the associated Role Profile for a detailed description of the role, as well as a full list of all eligibility criteria, qualifications and / or experience required. Also, please view our Online Application information guide, to help guide you through the application form if needed. For informal enquiries:Please contact Fiona Keogan, Director of Lean Transformation or Aisling Collins, Chief Operations Officer, for full contact details please refer to Job Description A panel may be formed from which future vacancies will be filled. St. James's Hospital is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Please note: All application forms / CV's (where applicable) must be completed and submitted in English TPBN1_IJ
Role Title:Operations and Transformation Lead OPD Job Reference Number:002362 Closing Date:Sunday, 24Th May 2016 Purpose of the Role: St. Jamess Hospital has established a Lean transformation Office to support both clinical and corporate functions in delivering excellent services, transforming operational management and maximising development opportunities to meet our patients needs. This is based on a foundation of, operational excellence, process improvement, change management and data-driven decision making. By making improvement part of ongoing operations and the responsibility of each staff member, we will ensure our staff focus on improving services every day. In conjunction with the Director of Lean Transformation and the Chief Operations Officer, the OPD Operations &Transformation Lead will: Be accountable and responsible for the operational running of OPD services for St. Jamess Hospital, the South Dublin Surgical (SDSH) and other offsite locations as required. Oversee the transformation and improvement of OPD services based on the principles of Lean Transformation and ensure that work practices are aligned the strategic vision for the hospital Ensure Lean methodology is applied to the development and implementation of all nominated work streams, working with stakeholders to identify opportunities to improve effectiveness, productivity and efficiency. Have responsibility for effective planning, delivery and evaluation and will drive and support business and cultural changes. ?Ensure effective involvement and engagement of key stakeholders from across the hospital to support and enhance successful delivery of transformational change. ?Drive the strategy for service improvement, supporting and ensuring alignment across the system. Ensure compliance with and rigorous application of relevant methodologies, processes and tools. ?Identify examples of national and international best practice and innovations in healthcare and support development of innovation and a shared learning culture. ?Maintain oversight of the progress of improvement programmes and provide evaluation as required. Ensure that workstreams are properly planned, communicated and progressed to enable successful delivery and sustainability. ?Manage conflict around changes required to deliver efficiencies and improvements, ensuring creative solutions for resolution. ?Provide a facilitative and inclusive leadership and management style establishing and maintaining productive, collaborative relations with internal and external stakeholders, with a focus on driving a positive cultural change that recognises and embraces the role of all staff. ?Promote a culture of high standards, expectations and continuous improvement that values and empowers staff and encourages team members to maximise their potential through continuous learning whilst challenging and dealing with underperformance. ?Role model appropriate leadership behaviours to support the vision of the role and liaise with external stakeholders as required. Integrating and developing performance management information frameworks based on robust data management techniques which support pertinent corporate, management and health service operational requirements (including relevant national clinical programmes). Designing and delivering meaningful report data which can be used at a corporate level to make informed decisions, and liaising with other Departments and Stakeholders to this end. Efficient management of hospital resources pertinent to OPD services, including workforce planning are a key area of responsibility. To promote best practice by reviewing and redesigning services in collaboration with colleagues and ensure an efficient service delivery model that is best in class. Providing support and encouragement in the selection, motivation and development of all staff within the area of responsibility in driving forward service transformation. Working effectively with the, Director of Lean Transformation, the COO and members of the Executive Management Team as required to develop effective partnerships with external organisations and other stakeholders Required: Possess sufficient administrative capacity to discharge the functions of the grade Possess a relevant professional or third level academic qualification, Masters / MBA/ Diploma in Operational excellence or equivalent preferable. Possess a relevant professional qualification in Lean Transformation and have experience of service improvement in a complex environment. A proven track record of the delivery of an excellent service in a similar environment is a requirement. A minimum of five years experience at a senior level with a demonstrated record of success in a complex environment. Superior communication skills both written and oral. Highly evolved analytical skills to ensure clear analysis and sound decision making. Desired: N/A TPBN1_IJ
Role Title:Senior Medical Scientist: Biochemistry Job Reference Number:002341 Closing Date:Monday, 1st June 2026 Purpose of the Role: To co-ordinate and lead medical scientist staff in addition to medical laboratory assistants in achieving departmental objectives. To provide support for the development of services embracing continuous quality improvement and the management of change necessary to achieve organisational goals. Provide strategic and clinical leadership, as part of a team, which results in the delivery of effective, efficient, quality assured and patient centred laboratory services Develop a shared sense of commitment and participation among staff in the development of the service. Liaise with clinicians and support service users, as appropriate Achieve high standards of professional practice by medical scientists and other staff as appropriate Achieve and maintain improvements in the quality management system. Ensure own mandatory learning and training is kept up to date. Operations Advise on equipment selection, purchase, replacement or upgrading. Participate and co-operate with any internal or external evaluation of the service. Assist in the development of operational policies, protocols and guidelines, in consultation with the management team to maximise utilisation of resources and ensure systematic audit of such usage. Operate their areas of assignment in accordance with best practice as per laboratory policies and procedures and focusing on meeting the departments key performance indicators. Participate in the on call and out of hours service as required by management. Participate, as required, in the recruitment, selection and appointment of laboratory staff. Support the effective use of staff through efficient rostering, skill/grade mix planning, work load measurement and staff deployment. Implementation of the staff development through objective setting and review (OSR) and foster a high level of morale among staff by effective motivation and communication. Promote and maintain a safe environment for staff, including ensuring staff undergo appropriate training. Support the laboratorys Risk Management programme. Develop and implement training programmes for enhancing the training and competency of Medical Scientists to support the delivery of laboratory medicine services. Organise and support training of staff, including student training, and engage in competency assessment for scientific staff in the area assigned Quality Assurance As part of the management team in your assigned department, you will achieve the implementation of modern standards of laboratory practice and that regular monitoring is undertaken through audit. Maintain good collaborative working relationships and communications with appropriate statutory and professional organisations responsible for and/or participating in health care. Achieve adherence to all codes and guidelines relating to professional practice including the maintenance of Quality Assurance standards. Support of quality initiatives both internally and externally, Initiate, facilitate and take part in relevant research, as appropriate, and promote awareness of ongoing and current research. Achieve compliance with all legislation and EU Directives on Laboratory Quality and Safety and in conformance with the Hospitals and Laboratorys quality and safety policies and procedures. Risk Management Participate in risk management to ensure all processes are risk assessed in accordance with the National Health and Safety Function and manage those risks, mitigating where possible or escalating if necessary. Contribute to necessary preparations to foresee service failures and plan contingency measures accordingly (such as those required by surges in service demand, power outages, problems with the computer systems, analyser downtime, implementing the Major Emergency Plan etc.). Handle feedback relating to the service as required, including responding appropriately to advisory notices from regulatory authorities. Safety, Health & Welfare at Work Provide a safe working environment that is compliant with relevant Health and Safety legislation and with the Hospital Safety Statement, where staff are empowered to deliver the required service to the best of their ability. Provide a working environment that stimulates and motivates staff and attracts and retains the best people. Have a working knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply to the role for example, Standards for Healthcare, National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections, Hygiene Standards etc and comply with associated HSE protocols for implementing and maintaining these standards as appropriate to the role. Support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service. Participate and cooperate with legislative and regulatory requirements in relation to Health and Safety as outlined in the Safety, Health and Welfare Act 2005 and the Hospital Safety Statement. Required: Statuary Registration, Professional Qualification and/or Relevant Experience Candidates for appointment must: Be registered on the Medical Scientists Register maintained by the Medical Scientists Registration Board at CORU. See Or Applicants who satisfy the conditions set out in Section 91 of the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005, (see note 1 below*), must submit proof of application for registration with the Medical Scientists Registration Board at CORU. The acceptable proof is correspondence from the Medical Scientists Registration Board at CORU confirming their application for registration as a Section 91 applicant was received by the 30th March 2021. And Possess one of the following NFQ Level 9 post graduate qualifications or equivalent qualification at minimum Level 9 validated by the Academy of Clinical Science and Laboratory Medicine; MSc Clinical Laboratory Science, Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT). MSc Clinical Chemistry, University of Dublin, Trinity College (TCD). MSc Biomedical Science, University of Ulster (UU) MSc Biomedical Science, Cork Institute of Technology/University College Cork. MSc Molecular Pathology, Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT)/University of Dublin, Trinity College (TCD). Or An equivalent qualification at minimum Level 9 validated by the Academy of Clinical Science and Laboratory Medicine (ACSLM). Or Possess Fellowship of the Academy of Clinical Science and Laboratory Medicine awarded before July 2018. Or Have attained the Fellowship examination of the Institute of Biomedical Science (Awarded prior to 1999). And Possess four years full-time clinical experience (or an aggregate of four years full-time clinical experience) as a medical scientist in a clinical diagnostic laboratory since qualifying as a medical scientist. And Demonstrate evidence of Continuous Professional Development. And Candidates must have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and management ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office. Annual Registration: On appointment, practitioners must maintain annual registration on Medical Scientists Register maintained by the Medical Scientists Registration Board at CORU. And Practitioners must confirm annual registration with CORU to the HSE by way of the annual Patient Safety Assurance Certificate (PSAC). And Competent knowledge, skills and experience in providing a comprehensive service to patients in laboratory discipline of assignment. Working knowledge of ISO 15189 accreditation standards and other relevant standards and statutory requirements. Research and development experience. Desired: Specific sub specialty training. Continuous quality improvement training. TPBN1_IJ
Role Title:Grade VII Officer: IMS Application Product Manager (Outpatients Clinical Applications) Job Reference Number:002343 Closing Date: Sunday,24th May 2026 Purpose of the Role: The key purpose of this role is to own the strategy, roadmap, delivery and lifecycle management of outpatient-facing clinical applications. These applications currently support digital dictation, patient self-registration and two-way communication with patients (and may change over their lifecycle). The role ensures solutions are safe, usable, interoperable, compliant, and deliver measurable operational and clinical benefit across outpatient services. The role will be part of the Digital Health, reporting to the Digital Health Lead and working closely with: EPR Product Manager and EPR team to oversee the configuration and integration of third-party systems within EPR and PAS. The wider IMS teams esp. integration, data and infrastructure/operations. Outpatient admin managers, clinical leads, nurses. All hospital departments. Vendor customer and technical account management. The successful candidate is expected to be a self-starter with the ability to work as part of a team and independently as required. Products in Scope These products will be subject to change over the life-time of the products and the role, but indicatively current responsibilities include: Speech Recognition (Clinical Documentation) Front-end clinician capture (real-time dictation) and/or back-end transcription workflows. Templates, smart phrases, structured data capture opportunities. Integration with EPR/PAS (notes, letters, referrals, coding support). Two-Way Text Messaging Appointment notifications, confirmations, reminders, prep instructions. Patient replies (confirm/reschedule/cancel, questions, symptom prompts where approved). Escalation rules to call centre/clinic teams; audit trails. Patient Self-Registration Kiosk and/or mobile check-in (arrival confirmation, demographics, consents). Eligibility checks, appointment validation, wayfinding and queue integration. Exception handling (e.g. identity mismatch). Key Responsibilities Product Strategy & Design Being proficient with clinical applications solutions, configuration, integration with other systems and support of same. Maintain a clear product roadmap aligned with the outpatient transformation goals (reduced DNAs, improved throughput, improved documentation quality). Work closely with admin teams, clinicians and patients to understand workflows processes and pain points and translate these requirements into digital solutions. Delivery & Change (end-to-end) Managing system configuration and controlled upgrades, co-ordinating with suppliers and hospital stakeholders to assess benefits and risks, ensuring synchronisation. Ensure change control processes are robust and auditable for each system. System maintenance: Joiners/Movers/Leavers processes Monitoring that outstanding tasks are completed in a timely manner. Co-ordinating Service Requests (SRs) to prioritise and follow up based on volume, risk and impact. Ensuring role based access protocols applied and least privilege access. Approving Production Environment Change Authorisation (PECA) requests. Clinical Safety, Risk & Governance Ensuring clinical and operational risks are identified and managed: Co-ordinating relevant sign-offs are required (e.g. clinical, information governance, operational). Leading safety or incident investigations related to the products. Ensuring monitoring and auditing available to alert if interfaces remain fit for purpose or require investigation. Playing a key role in processes such as risk management and Digital Health Change Board meetings. Integration & Data (Interoperability) Own integration requirements with PAS/EPR and related systems: Scheduling/appointments, arrival status, demographics, contact preferences. Document storage/notes/letters for speech recognition outputs. Audit logs, reporting feeds, and data quality controls. Collaborate with integration teams on HL7/FHIR/APIs, message acknowledgement handling, resilience and monitoring. Vendor Management Overseeing the day to day communication process with supplier partner in relation to roadmap alignment, release planning, support escalations, SLAs and licensing. Lead procurement inputs. Other Responsibilities Participate and cooperate with legislative and regulatory requirements in relation to Health and Safety as outlined in the Safety, Health and Welfare Act 2005 and the Hospital Safety Statement. Ensure own mandatory learning and training is kept up to date. Required: Minimum of 3 years experience in product/application management, clinical systems delivery, outpatient service delivery or similar. Experience implementing patient-facing or clinician-facing digital tools in healthcare. Track record of improving operational outcomes through digital change. AND Demonstrate product/project/change management experience. Demonstrate evidence of strong stakeholder management in clinical and/or operational environments. Experience with Clinical Applications. Desired: Experience with vendor management and procurement processes. Formal training/certifications (optional): Agile/Scrum, Product Management, ITIL foundation. AND Experience with EPR/PAS ecosystems and outpatient scheduling integrations Experience with speech recognition tooling, patient communication platforms, kiosks/self check in or outpatient workflows (scheduling, arrivals, waiting lists, clinic flow, outcomes). Interoperability basics (HL7/FHIR concepts), experience with clinical applications Outpatient workflows. TPBN1_IJ
Role Title:Principal Medical Social Worker Job Reference Number: 002321 Closing Date:Sunday, 24th May 2026 Purpose of the Role: The Principal Social Worker will work alongside the existing Principal Social Worker in the management and leadership of the Social Work Department. This position requires a strategic approach and effective management of change. Continuous quality improvement and technological development should also be embraced to achieve the Social Work, SCOPe Directorate, and organisations goals. Required: Candidates for appointment must: Be registered as a Medical Social Worker by the Health and Social Care Professionals Council at CORU. And Have at least 5 years full-time (or an aggregate of 5 years full-time) post qualification experience. And Candidates must have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and professional ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office. And Provide proof of Statutory Registration on the Social Worker Register maintained by the Health and Social Care Professionals Registration Board at CORU before a contract of employment can be issued. Annual Registration On appointment, practitioners must maintain annual registration on the Health and Social Care Professionals Register maintained by the Health and Social Care Professionals Registration Board at CORU. And Practitioners must confirm annual registration with CORU to Human Resources, St Jamess Hospital by way of the annual Patient Safety Assurance Certificate (PSAC). And Demonstrates leadership and management skills. Organisational knowledge of the health services. Broad knowledge of the social work services in the acute and community services. Desired: MSc or equivalent postgraduate qualification in Healthcare Management and/or Leadership. TPBN1_IJ
