Switchboard Operator/Receptionist - Clerical Officer IIIBased at Blarney Rehabilitation Unit and any buildings within the Mercy University Hospital Complex.Permanent Contract, Full Time Hours.Responsibilities Include:Operate Communication Systems-SwitchboardAnswer Incoming and Outgoing Calls and Transfer Calls to the appropriate departments.As the first point of contact, deal with queries from internal/external callers in a professional and caring manner.Provide Information to internal and external callers.Active Major Incident Plan if required.Order Taxis for Patients and StaffDirect Patients, Relatives and Visitors to the appropriate Clinics/Wards/DepartmentsClerical Duties i.e. Signing for Packages in ReceptionQualifications and Experience:Leaving Certificate/Equivalent.Previous Switch/Reception experience work desirable but not essential.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Excellent written and oral communication skills.Good Computer Skills.Excellent organizational skills.Ability to work in a busy environment.Ability to work as part of a team.Be able to make decisions and deal with emergencies in a calm and efficient manner.Full Job Spec is available on request.Closing Date: 1pm on Friday, 21st November 2025.MUH reserves the right to create a panel for this post from which permanent, fixed term and specified purpose vacancies of a full or part time duration may be filled.Mercy University Hospital (MUH)MUH is a growing voluntary hospital in the heart of Cork City. We have over 1,500 staff providing complex diagnostic, medical and surgical care through our inpatient, day patient, outpatient and emergency services.We are a teaching hospital, a centre of national and international excellence, and are renowned for our research and tertiary services.Providing 24/7 acute surgical, acute medical and critical care, MUH now has multiple sites across the city and continues to expand. We recently opened our Blarney Rehabilitation Unit, a post-acute care specialist rehabilitation unit with 50 beds in Blarney, County Cork.We support staff development with approx. 100 promotions annually. We prioritise work life balance with 28% of our team working part time hours. We offer nationally agreed enhanced Salary Scales, Pension Scheme, excellent holidays, canteen, and Study Leave and Assistance.From Cardiac Care to Intensive Care, our varied specialist services offer real career choice to our team. For fully registered NMBI recognised nurses, we offer a generous relocation package (if coming from abroad).We live by our Core Values of Compassion, Excellence, Justice, Respect and Team Spirit.