Driver - (Resource Staff) - 6 month Fixed Term

SHANNONDOC COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE; Limerick; On-site; EUR 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Comprehensive training and induction

Employee Assistance Programme

Career progression opportunities

Paid lunch breaks

Job summary

ShannonDoc provides urgent out-of-hours GP services across Limerick, Clare and North Tipperary. We are seeking a flexible Driver/Healthcare Support Assistant to join our Operations Team.

You will travel between treatment centres, support doctors and clinic staff, welcome patients, and help ensure clinics run smoothly. This 6‑month fixed-term role is part-time (20–25 hours/week) with evenings, overnights, weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of driving experience is required.
• Minimum Level 5 qualification (incl Leaving Certificate or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Drive doctors to house calls and treatment centres.
• Travel between clinics across Limerick, Clare and Tipperary.
• Welcoming patients arriving at treatment centres and supporting staff.
• Set up treatment centres before clinics begin and maintain supplies.
• Take patient payments and complete daily reports.
• Assist Call Centre team when required.

Skills

Excellent communication

Basic computer skills

Teamwork

Professionalism

Education

Level 5 qualification

Job description

Driver - (Resource Staff) - 6 month Fixed Term

SHANNONDOC COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

Ref: #JOB-2465293

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Application Details

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Job Description

About Us:Join ShannonDoc and make a real difference across the Midwest.ShannonDoc provides urgent out-of-hours GP services across Limerick, Clare and North Tipperary.We are looking for a flexible, reliable and customer-focused Driver / Healthcare Support Assistant to join our Operations Team.This is a varied role where no two shifts are the same.You will spend much of your shift travelling between treatment centres, supporting doctors, welcoming patients and ensuring our clinics operate smoothly.If you enjoy driving, working independently, meeting people and being part of a healthcare team, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Work with Us?

As we continue to grow and develop our services, we are looking for flexible, committed individuals with strong communication skills to join our team. This role offers an exciting and challenging opportunity for the right candidate.

Role

Position: Driver (Resource Staff)

Reporting to

Duty Manager / Operations Manager

Contract

6-month Fixed-term Contract

Hours

20 to 25 hours per week, including evenings, overnight, weekends, and public holidays, with some daytime work required.

Locations

Treatment centres in Co. Limerick, Co. Clare, and Co. Tipperary. This position involves travelling across these locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Driving doctors to house calls and treatment centres
• Travelling between clinics across Limerick, Clare and Tipperary
• Collecting laboratory specimens from GP surgeries
• Welcoming patients arriving at treatment centres
• Supporting doctors and clinic staff
• Setting up treatment centres before clinics begin
• Maintaining clinic supplies and equipment
• Taking patient payments
• Using basic computer systems
• Completing daily reports
• Helping the Call Centre team when required

Pay & Benefits

• Attractive hourly salary, paid every fortnight.
• Paid lunch breaks while on duty.
• Free parking.
• Comprehensive training and induction program.
• Opportunities for career progression.
• Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications/Skills

• Full clean Irish driving licence
• Held licence for at least 2 years
• Comfortable driving throughout:LimerickEnnisNenagh
• Excellent communication skills
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to work alone and as part of a team
• Professional manner

Join Our Team

Every shift you play an important role helping doctors provide urgent care across the Mid-West.You'll work with experienced healthcare professionals while providing an essential service to patients throughout the community.

ShannonDoc is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• Sector: human health and social work activities

Career Level

• Entry Level

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Minimum Experienced Required (Years): 2
• Minimum Qualification: Level 5 (incl Leaving Certificate/ Leaving Certificate Applied/ Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme)

Desirable

• Ability Skills: Administration, Communications, Computer Literacy, Customer Service
• Competency Skills: Flexibility, Teamwork, Time Management, Working on own Initiative
• Driving Licence: Full B