Overview Post Title: Clerical Officer Grade III- Ward Clerk Post Status: Permanent Department Medical Directorate Location: Beaumont Hospital, Dublin 9 Reports to: Directorate Support Supervisor/Directorate Support Manager Salary: Appointment will be made on Grade III salary scale (€ LSI) at a point in line with Government pay policy. Hours of work: 35 hours (Full Time) Closing Date: 12.00Pm on Tuesday 21st April 2026 The Hospital reserves the right to close the competition early should a substantial number of applications be received Position Summary: To carry out the functions of the administrative role as directed by the directorate management team in line with standard operating procedures. To conduct yourself at all times in a manner in keeping with Beaumont Hospital policies and procedures as well as statutory regulations. Maintain and update mandatory training compliance. Responsibilities General Responsibilites Under general supervision, to carry out the functions of the administrative role as directed by the directorate management team in line with established standard operating procedures. Plan and organise work to comply with established objectives and deadlines. Understand and adhere to all relevant Beaumont Hospital policies, guidelines and procedures, comply with health and safety, infection control and risk management procedures, comply with statutory obligations. Participate in performance review/ achievement and the development of a personal development plan in conjunction with and as required his / her line manager Maintain and update compliance with mandatory training (Fire Safety, Manual Handling, PPE, Hand Hygiene etc.) Ward Reception Telephony duties - manage all incoming calls to the ward and follow-up as appropriate Medical Chart retrieval and Tracking Patient admission/discharge (hospital system) Printing patient labels/wristbands Recording inpatient bed transfers on hospital system (Ward Census) Ensuring completion and transmission of patient discharge letters. Communication of patient telemetry results to relevant wards Comply with obligations to protect patient confidentiality and data at all times (GDPR) Filing of clinical documentation as per National Guidelines for the management of patient records Scanning and transmission of documents in line with GDPR guidelines Risk Management - monitor own department and service for elements of risk and escalate to management team in a timely manner Participate in the provision of cover in the event of planned/unplanned absences as part of the Medical Directorate clerical pool and across the wider hospital as required General administrative duties, as directed by line manager and appropriate to clerical grade. Time & Attendance Work Pattern: Monday - Friday Target Hours: 35 per week Flexi-time (Standard Working Day Roster) Start Time: between 08:00am - 10:00am End time: between 16:00 - 18:00pm Qualifications Selection Criteria: Selection criteria outline the qualifications, skills, knowledge and/or experience that the successful candidate would need to demonstrate for successful discharge of the responsibilities of the post. Applications will be assessed on the basis of how well candidates satisfy these criteria. Mandatory: 1. Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc (a) Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition: (i) Obtained at least grade D (or pass) in Higher or Ordinary Level in five subjects from the approved list of subjects in the Department of Education established Leaving Certificate Examination or Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme or Leaving Certificate Applied.. Or (ii) Passed an examination of at least equivalent standard Or (iii) Satisfactory relevant experience which encompasses demonstrable equivalent skills And (b) Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability, including a high standard of suitability and administrative ability), for the proper discharge of the office. Informal Enquiries ONLY to: (Please note NO APPLICATIONS will be accepted via the Informal Enquiries email address) Name: Wayne Sherlock Title: Directorate Support Manager Email address: To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register.