Applications are now invited for the following position:Unit Administrator – St Patrick's Hospital Lucan, Co. DublinInitial assignment after hours Reception/Admissions Part time vacancy St Patrick's Mental Health Services is seeking applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill a part-time vacancy based in St Patrick's Lucan. The successful candidates must have:Experience in Reception in a mental health care environment Experience in Microsoft Office applications including Word and ExcelSwitchboard experienceKnowledge of RIO or internal health system is desirableFor informal enquiries please contact:Natasha Oliveira, Administration ManagerTel: Email: (APPLICATIONS SHOULD NOT BE MADE TO THIS EMAIL ADDRESS)Please note that if you are viewing this advert via Irishjobs, the contact details for informal enquires above are not visible as irishjobs do not allow telephone numbers or emails to be present in adverts. However, these details are visible in the advert on the St Patrick's website in the career vacancies section.Applications in the form of covering letter and Curriculum Vitae, clearly stating the post being applied for should be uploaded as one document by Friday, 14th November 2025.
Panels may be formed from which future positions may be filledSt Patrick's Mental Health Services is an equal opportunities employerPlease note that while we seldom work with recruitment agencies, on the rare occasions we specify that we will accept CVs from recruitment agencies, it is only from those who engage in ethical practice. We do not expect recruitment agencies to charge candidates for placements, and do not condone this behaviour as it is not accepted practice.Job DescriptionAbout the organisationSt Patrick's Mental Health Services (SPMHS) is Ireland's largest independent, not-for-profit mental health service. We are dedicated to providing the highest quality mental healthcare, to promoting mental health awareness, and to advocating for the rights of those experiencing mental health difficulties.We employ over 700 staff across our services. We hold our staff in high esteem and regard them as our most important asset, enabling us to fulfil our mission. We strive to create and maintain a forward-looking environment where our staff can be innovative and experience satisfaction in their work. We are committed to ensuring the ongoing development of our staff.The roleUnit Administrator - initial assignment afterhours Reception/Admissions in St Patrick's Hospital LucanSt Patrick's Mental Health Services is seeking is seeking applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill a part-time vacancy in St Patrick's Hospital Lucan.The successful candidates will report to the Administration Manager, with responsibility to the Referral & Assessment Programme Manager, or their designate, for provision of the service in the R&A unit.The standard working fortnight applying to each post is an annual average of 18 hours per week. The benefitsBy joining us, you become part of Ireland's largest independent, not-for-profit mental health service provider, bringing lots of opportunities for your career. We offer you many employee benefits, including:A competitive salary range: €36,408 - €54,306, pro rata25 days annual leave, pro rataPension schemeOngoing trainingPaid study leave and funding for further educationSupport for career advancement and professional developmentSubsidised canteen and onsite gymBike to Work and TaxSaver Commuter Ticket schemesLocationThis position is based at St Patricks Hospital Lucan, incorporating St Patrick's Hospital, James's Street, Dublin 8, and all SPMHS Dean Clinics.ResponsibilitiesThe duties of the Unit Administrator outlined below. In carrying out all duties, the successful candidate should ensure all Health and Safety legislation; Hospital procedures and legislative policies are followed at all times. Part – Time Admissions (Referral and Assessment Unit) Administrator (After hours and Saturday's and Bank Holiday Evenings)Acting as first point of contact for service users of the hospital, providing a service user with ID on admissionActing as initial point of contact for admissions to the hospital, checking the service user is booked for admission in a timely mannerEffectively completing all duties required as part of the admission process including the electronic health recordTaking photo of service user for the medical record on admissionEnsuring a new medical record is created accuratelyCatching up on any admission forms/photos missed the previous day e.g., due to an out of hour/late admissionWorking with clinical staff to ensure that all service users are seen to by a nurse/doctor in a timely mannerLocating any old notes for service user's readmissionsCalling the relevant medical secretary when service users without appointments want to see their consultants, dealing with the service user appropriately thereafterDealing with all internal and external queries and directing people within the hospital and the surrounding area as requiredEntering data onto the Referral & Assessment Databases and electronic health record, including information regarding insurance clearance and payments/excessesInforming all service users due for admission of any payments/excesses that they may have to make prior to the admission dateReceiving payments in person or over the phone for any service within SPMHS and record appropriatelyReceiving phone calls from referrers including GPs, external psychiatrists, other hospitals & SPMHS StaffReceiving phone calls from service users and relatives and providing appropriate information regarding the referral and admission processMaintaining the Admissions emails and action as requiredLogging all calls in relevant systems including a 'Phone Enquiry Log' sheet and other relevant systems as defined by policyFaxing/communicating through approved medium relevant Assessment Unit Referral Forms to referrers to ensure relevant background clinical information is received before admission assessment is scheduleLiaising with the R & A clinical team to ensure service users are booked into appropriate wards, re-allocating as directed to accommodate emergency admissionsReceptionistProviding cover on ReceptionMeeting and greeting Service Users and visitorsAdmitting Service Users to the hospital, within remit of roleAnswering all incoming calls and forwarding as appropriate and/or dealing with general queriesFacilitating all outbound call requests from staffAssuming responsibility for a number of duties related to the fire alarm/emergency alarms including calling Emergency Services; activation of Emergency Test messages; operating the backup emergency system; the Patient Absconding Alarm Dealing with visitors and Service User queriesFacilitate use of Laptop to log on Solicitors and Consultants on an out of hours basis.Maintaining the master copy of the Consultants Duty Rota, amending as requiredCompleting all requested/ required taxi bookingsSending swabs for testing and maintain a log of the sameLogging Escort FormsLooking after all incoming post and deliveries ensuring correct allocationEnsuring Reception is neat and tidy throughout the dayEnsuring all data compliance requirements are complied with throughout the dayUndertaking any other administrative duties which may be assigned on an ad hoc basisThis job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties. The person appointed may be required to perform other duties as appropriate which may be assigned to them from time to time and to contribute to the development of the position. The person appointed will be assigned specific targets in terms of tasks and revenue.Person specificationQualifications and/or experience Candidates must have:Experience in being the first point of contact in a healthcare environment, preferably a mental health care environment Experience in Microsoft Office applications including Word and ExcelSwitchboard experienceKnowledge of RIO or internal health system is desirableCompetencies/SkillsExcellent communication/interpersonal skillsProven ability to prioritise and organise workloadConfidential and discrete at all timeExcellent telephone skillsClear & focused in thinkingAbility to work alone and assume responsibility within defined parametersExcellent attention to detailFlexibleEmpatheticTerms and ConditionsTenure: Part-time 18 hours per week, permanent contract, pensionable as below.Working Week: Unit AdministratorAdmissions (R & A) Weekend Administrator – Hours of work Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 16:00 – 19:30 and Saturday 9:00 – 13:00. You might be required to cover a shift from 8:00 – 16:00 (Monday to Friday) if required, however notice will be given if this is needed. You will be required to cover Bank Holiday Monday Evenings. Salary: The salary for the position is based on the Clerical Grade IV 2025 pay scale (€36,408 - €54,306) pro rata and is commensurate with experience. Annual Leave The annual leave associated with the position 25 days, pro rata.Pension: All pensionable staff become members of the pension scheme upon commencement of employment. The scheme is a defined contribution scheme with a deduction from the salary of the employee of 4%. In respect of an internal appointment being made the individuals existing pension arrangements will continue.Probation: The appointee will be appointed in a probationary capacity for the first six months during which time the job holder's performance will be subject to ongoing review. Any extension to or suspension of the period of probation will be in line with the European Union (Transparent and Predictable Working Conditions) 2022.Health: The appointee must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the position and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.Character: The appointee must be of good character. Retirement Age: Normal retirement age for employees is 66 years which at present is also normal pension age.