Health Service Executive - Career Categories

Within the Health Service Executive, there are numerous career opportunities available. New positions in these areas arise frequently so make sure to check our job pages regularly.

Here are a sample of some of the careers available in the health board:

Medical

Positions in the medical area include Medical Consultants, Public Health Doctors, Chief Medical Officers

Nursing

Within the nursing sector positions may arise for Clinical Nurse Managers, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Staff Nurses, Public Health Nurses and Midwives.

Dental

Dental positions include Dental Surgeon and Orthodontists.

Allied Health and Social Care Professionals

The roles in this area include Psychology, Physiotherapy, Radiography, Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Social Work, Emergency Medical Technicians , Audiologists and Psychologists

Science / Laboratory

Opportunities in this are include Analytical Chemists, Biochemists, Medical Scientists, Pathology technicians and Physicists.

Management /Admin / ICT

Positions in this area include General Administration and Specialist Areas, such as Finance, Human Resources, ICT, Corporate Affairs etc

General Support Staff

The roles in the general support area include Attendants, Drivers, General Operatives, Nurses Aides, Homehelps and Supplies Officers.

Technical and Maintenance

Technical and maintenance positions include Draughtsmen/Technicians, Electricians, Engineer/Engineering Officers, Maintenance Craftsman/Technicans, Mechanics, Plasterers, Plumbers and Technical Services Officers.

Catering and Housekeeping

Opportunities include Catering Officers, Chefs, Cooks, Dining Room Staff, Housekeeping Staff, Porters and Laundry Staff.