Scheduled Care Manager, Grade VII (10.042(2025))

Dublin - Ireland

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: Scheduled Care Manager Grade VII
Reference No: 10.042(2025)
Department / Directorate: Scheduled Care COO Directorate
Reports to: COO or Deputy

Tallaght University Hospital (TUH) is a model 4 voluntary academic teaching hospital partnered with Trinity College and situated in south west Dublin. With a staff of over 4000 people from 63 different countries it provides both acute and tertiary care to an increasing population of circa 800000 people and is a provider of local regional and national specialties. It is also a National Urology Centre the second largest provider of dialysis services in the country Pelvic and Acetabulum National Centre and a designated Trauma Unit.

The Hospital is part of the newly established HSE Dublin & Midlands Region which serves a population of over 1.2 million across seven counties and operates under the governance of an independent Board of Directors who give their time on a voluntary basis. TUH is also supported by the Adelaide Health Foundation the Meath Foundation and Tallaght University Hospital Foundation.

TUH recognises the role it plays in our community both as an employer and provider of healthcare and is committed to building a sustainable future for our region both now and into the future with a focus on patient outcomes.

The Hospital is ambitious recognising that healthcare delivery is undergoing seismic change and will be different now and into the future largely due to digital and technological advances along with research continuing to discover and test new treatment options. TUH wants to be a leader in determining that future. It is a Hospital without Walls always looking to optimise care both within and beyond in line with the Sláintecare vision of providing the right care in the right place at the right time whilst empowering our patients and staff.
TUH Vision and Values
The vision of the Hospital is People Caring for People to Live Better Lives through excellent health outcomes supported by evidenced based practice positive patient and staff experience in an empowering and caring environment. A culture of innovation and quality improvement in everything we do.
Our TUH CARE values for patients their families our community and staff are:

Collaborate together and with our academic and care partners
Achieve our goals positive outcomes and wellbeing
Respect for patients each other and our environment
Equity for patients and staff

At TUH we view our staff as our most valuable asset and every member of the Team is valued equally. We recognise that a skilled satisfied and motivated workforce is a prerequisite to high quality care.

A full overview of TUH is available on of the role:
The Grade VII will be responsible for co-ordination of the scheduled care function on main site Reeves Day Surgery Centre and Endoscopy.

Overview of role:
Key Duties and Responsibilities

Supervision & Management of Staff including general office management ensuring that services are delivered efficiently and in line with Corporate Objectives
Review and analyse clinical administrative resource requirements across critical services and be responsive to service developments
Develop a training and education plan encompassing mandatory corporate and personal development objectives to realise the capabilities and contribution of all staff
Manage the performance of staff within remit identifying underperformance and taking corrective actions as appropriate
Promote a culture of dignity respect and fairness and seek to eliminate all forms of discrimination
Making decisions in relation to service delivery on a daily basis
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other departments and directorates
Continuously monitoring existing procedures to ensure they comply with best practice and the development of new/improved procedures where appropriate
Effective management of waiting lists for inpatients day cases and endoscopy devising and implementing strategies to effectively manage reduce and monitor waiting lists in line with national KPIs as set out in NTPF/HSE National Inpatient Day Case Planned Procedure (IDPP) and GI Endoscopy Waiting List Management Protocol (2024)
Manage the implementation of a Dashboard of metrics that are aligned with the Hospital Dashboard and other metrics that are developed through the NTPF/HSE
Co-ordinate ongoing validation of relevant waiting lists
Participate in relevant committee meetings e.g. bed management escalation
Consistent reporting of waiting times to both local and national stakeholders
Project Management as required
Use all technology and equipment assigned and complete all essential training successfully
To undertake any other duties of a similar level and responsibilities as may be required from time to time

General accountability:

Commitment to continuous professional development including completion of relevant internal training programmes available through our Centre for Learning & Development Prospectus.

Leadership and staff management:

Completion of relevant training and availing of supports in the Leadership Academy including coaching mentoring and leadership development as applicable.

Qualifications & Experience required
Must have:

Degree in relevant field
5 years relevant experience
Minimum of 2 years Supervisory / Management experience
Practical experience of use of IT systems / packages
Fluent command and understanding of the English language to include spoken and written word.

Desirable:

Clinical qualification
Masters in a relevant field
Experience in the Health Sector environment

Reward & Recognition

Remuneration is in accordance with the Department of Health Consolidated Salary Scales 1st August 2025

60013 - 78015 (incl x2 LSI)

The appointment is fulltime permanent and pensionable.
The annual leave entitlement is 30 working days per year. The leave year runs from 1st April to the 31st of March each year
Normal working hours are 35 worked over 5 days. Your contracted hours of work are liable to change between the hours of 8 am to 8 pm over 7 days to meet the requirements for extended day services in accordance with the terms of the Framework Agreement

Application process
Applications must be submitted on-line at by completing the application form and attaching your CV. Candidates should be aware that when applying for a post through the On-Line Application System (Candidate Manager) they will receive an automated replying acknowledging receipt of their application. Should you for any reason not receive this automated acknowledgement you should notify the Human Resources Department before the closing date otherwise your application will not be considered.
All candidates should note that in order to maintain a timely process the closing date and time for receipt of applications will be strictly adhered to.
Informal Enquiries to:Ms Siobhán Larrigan Perioperative Operations Manager
Telephone (01)or email
Or Mr. Jerome Powell COO e mail
Closing Date: Before close of business on: 7th November 2025

TUH Core Competencies:

Core Area	Competency	Level
Managing the service	Quality & Safety of Service	4
Managing the service	Delivery of Results	4
Managing Change	Problem Solving & Decision Making	4
Managing Change	Communications & Influencing	4
Managing Yourself	Team player	4
Managing Yourself	Planning and Organising	4
Managing People	People Management	4
Managing People	Leadership	4

Please go to for details of the core competencies

Required Experience:

Manager

Job Title: Scheduled Care Manager Grade VIIReference No: 10.042(2025)Department / Directorate: Scheduled Care COO DirectorateReports to: COO or DeputyTallaght University Hospital (TUH) is a model 4 voluntary academic teaching hospital partnered with Trinity College and situated in south west Dublin....

Collaborate together and with our academic and care partners
Achieve our goals positive outcomes and wellbeing
Respect for patients each other and our environment
Equity for patients and staff

Supervision & Management of Staff including general office management ensuring that services are delivered efficiently and in line with Corporate Objectives
Review and analyse clinical administrative resource requirements across critical services and be responsive to service developments
Develop a training and education plan encompassing mandatory corporate and personal development objectives to realise the capabilities and contribution of all staff
Manage the performance of staff within remit identifying underperformance and taking corrective actions as appropriate
Promote a culture of dignity respect and fairness and seek to eliminate all forms of discrimination
Making decisions in relation to service delivery on a daily basis
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other departments and directorates
Continuously monitoring existing procedures to ensure they comply with best practice and the development of new/improved procedures where appropriate
Effective management of waiting lists for inpatients day cases and endoscopy devising and implementing strategies to effectively manage reduce and monitor waiting lists in line with national KPIs as set out in NTPF/HSE National Inpatient Day Case Planned Procedure (IDPP) and GI Endoscopy Waiting List Management Protocol (2024)
Manage the implementation of a Dashboard of metrics that are aligned with the Hospital Dashboard and other metrics that are developed through the NTPF/HSE
Co-ordinate ongoing validation of relevant waiting lists
Participate in relevant committee meetings e.g. bed management escalation
Consistent reporting of waiting times to both local and national stakeholders
Project Management as required
Use all technology and equipment assigned and complete all essential training successfully
To undertake any other duties of a similar level and responsibilities as may be required from time to time