Health Care Assistant - Endoscopy

FHLB Des Moines; Limerick; On-site; EUR 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Bon Secours Hospital Limerick is hiring a Healthcare Assistant – Endoscopy to join our team on a full-time basis (39 hours per week). The role supports nurses in direct patient care within a state-of-the-art hospital and offers a competitive salary range (€36,651–€45,939) depending on experience.

The ideal candidate will have Leaving Certificate or equivalent, a QQI Level 5 Health Skills qualification, and a willingness to roster over 7 days including weekends.

Qualifications

• Leaving Certificate or equivalent qualification.
• QQI Level 5 Health Skills Qualification or equivalent.
• Pre Nursing Course or equivalent (Desirable).

Responsibilities

• Support Registered Nurses in the delivery of direct patient care.
• Undertake a range of activities under the supervision of a registered nurse to provide an efficient service for patients.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Flexibility

Education

Leaving Certificate or equivalent

QQI Level 5 Health Skills Qualification

Pre Nursing Course or equivalent

Job description

As part of Ireland’s largest private hospital group, Bon Secours Health System operates across the country, with over 4,000 staff members and a commitment to delivering compassionate, world‑class healthcare. This new hospital in Limerick forms a key part of our ongoing investment in healthcare infrastructure, supporting our mission to provide advanced medicine and exceptional care to our patients. The hospital offers a wide range of specialist services, from cardiology to ophthalmology, and will play a pivotal role in enhancing healthcare provision in the Mid‑West. We are still recruiting exceptional people to join our team as we continue to expand our services at our new state‑of‑the‑art hospital.

We are pleased to invite applications for the position of Healthcare Assistant – Endoscopy. The role is full‑time (39 hours per week), permanent, with remuneration ranging from €36,651.00 to €45,939.00, dependent on relevant experience.

Job Purpose

The Healthcare Assistant – Endoscopy is a member of the department team appointed to support Registered Nurses in the delivery of direct patient care. The role involves contact on a physical and psychological level with patients and their families. The post holder will undertake a range of activities under the supervision of a registered nurse, having been assessed and deemed competent in the activities required to provide an efficient service for patients being treated at Bon Secours Hospital Limerick.

Candidate Criteria: Qualifications

• Possess Leaving Certificate Qualification or equivalent
• Possess a relevant Health Skills Qualification as outlined in the Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) Formerly FETAC on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) of no less than QQI Level 5
• Pre Nursing Course or equivalent e.g. IATI , EMT (Desirable)

Ideal Candidate

• Ability to work as part of a team dedicated to providing a quality service
• Flexible approach to work patterns as the post holder will be required to be rostered over 7 days a week including weekends as required by service needs
• Previous Experience is desirable
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written)

Bon Secours Health System is an equal opportunities employer.

Our values of Human Dignity, Compassion, Stewardship, Service and Integrity guide everything we do.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees have the opportunity to thrive.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, abilities and perspectives, and provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process.

If you require any assistance, please let us know.

As Ireland’s largest independent hospital group, Bon Secours Health System is renowned for the quality of its service provision coupled with a rich tradition in healthcare.

Bon Secours Health System CLG is a not‑for‑profit organisation with its mission centred on providing compassionate, world class medical treatment to all those it serves.

With more than 4,000 staff, 500 leading consultants, Bon Secours treats more than 400,000 patients annually in its five modern acute hospitals in Cork, Galway, Limerick, Tralee and Dublin as well as a Care Village in Cork.

Bon Secours Health System is internationally accredited by the Joint Commission International Accreditation Standards for Hospital (JCI), the leading organisation in the international accreditation of hospitals for quality and patient safety.