Deputy Chief Executive Officer (03.011(2026))

Dublin - Ireland

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 14 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: Deputy Chief Executive Officer
Reference No: 03.011(2026)
Department / Directorate: Office of the CEO / CEO Directorate
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

Tallaght University Hospital (TUH) is a model 4 voluntary academic teaching hospital partnered with Trinity College and situated in southwest Dublin. With a staff of over 4000 people from 70 differentcountries 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 continue to evolve driven by digital and technological advances and by ongoing research that is transforming treatment possibilities. TUH aims to be a leader in shaping that future. As a Hospital without Walls it is committed to delivering innovative patientcentred care that continuously anticipates and adapts to the evolving needs of our community empowering both patients and staff while optimising care within and beyond the hospital setting.

TUH Vision and Values
The vision of the Hospital consistently deliver excellent outcomes for our patients and wider community. We are committed to excellence adapting and innovating to provide the highest quality care in a changing environment.
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 us
PERSON SPECIFICATION
qualifications
Candidates must possess sufficient administrative capacity to discharge the functions of the office and have management ability and experience including:
Essential:

A minimum of five years experience of working at senior management level in healthcare or in a similar large complex organisation with a diverse workforce.

Degree level qualification.

Desirable:

Master degree level or equivalent
Possession of a professional clinical qualification in a healthcare profession (Medicine Nursing or Health and Social Care Professional)

CORE COMPETENCIES
Leadership & Direction - Demonstrate a track record in effective leadership in a challenging environment and an aptitude for strategic thinking.
Operational Excellence Managing and Delivering Results: Demonstrate evidence of effective planning and organisational skills including resource management.
Influencing to Achieve Demonstrate leadership and team management skills including the ability to be a relationship builder and work with multi-disciplinary teams.
Critical Analysis & Decision Making Demonstrate knowledge and application of evidence-based decision making practices and methodologies.
Strategic Planning & Leading its implementation Together with the CEO be a key stakeholder in leading and delivering upon the Implementation of the hospital strategic plan.

Reports to CEO
KEY RELATIONSHIPS

The Hospital Board CEO Clinical Directors and Corporate Directors Consultant Medical Staff and Operations Leads
To build and maintain appropriate relationships with all external stakeholders and promote Tallaght University Hospitals future service opportunities.

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY
The person chosen will:

Deputise for the CEO as required and contribute to the Executive Management on call rota
Act for and represent the CEO in matters pertaining to their area of responsibility as directed and delegated from time to time.
Undertake line Manager role to Health and Social Care Professionals Internal Audit Communications Department and Business Analytics ensuring the effective and efficient development and deployment of the workforce capacity and capability
Work collaboratively with the Chief Executive Clinical Directors and Corporate Directors in the service lines and with the Associate Directors of the corporate functions to ensure smooth and effective delivery of Hospital services
In collaboration with Clinical and Corporate Directors facilitate the implementation of the Extended Working Day/Week at Tallaght University Hospital (TUH) in accordance with the principles laid out in HSE circular 009/202 ensuring a robust effective and compliant programme of governance arrangements are implemented and maintained.
Ensure staff and other resources are secured deployed and managed effectively.
Ensure agreed financial performance objectives are set and met.
Ensure all Key Performance Indicators and contractual information requirements are met.
Participate as a mandatory member of relevant Hospital committees including the Executive Management Team and on Specific Board Subcommittee meetings as delegated by the CEO
In conjunction with the CEO and members of the EMT lead on implementation of the Hospital strategy with particular responsibility for the research and innovation strategy pillar.
Support the development and implementation of appropriately focused management and operational planning and control systems at the Hospital. These systems will be designed to facilitate improved correlation between responsibility and accountability at all levels.
Support the annual Service Planning process for the Hospital in accordance with the HSE and coordinate the service level arrangements.
Coordinate and ensure updated SLAs with all relevant services in line with legislation/regulation
Participate in the budgetary process with particular emphasis on ensuring that financial/resource allocations and output plans are consistent with corporate goals and objectives and are achieved.
In conjunction with the Chief Operations Officer (COO) work with the Clinical Directors and Corporate Directors in delivering the development and implementation of service line management across the Hospital.
Work collaboratively with the COO Clinical Directors and Corporate Directors to ensure effective and safe patient flow throughout the hospital ensuring pathways of care are in place that are designed to meet the needs of patients attending the hospital.
Establish implement maintain support and continuously review clear cut efficient and effective working relationships and communications both within and between clinical and clinical support service departments/divisions. Support the development of a clear programme of engagement with all staff to ensure the delivery of ongoing internal communication objectives.
Maintain throughout the Hospital an awareness of the primacy of the patient in relation to all Hospital activities.
Demonstrate behaviour consistent with the values of the Hospital.
Create and promote healthy working relationships.
Undertake other duties and tasks as may be assigned by CEO from time to time.

SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITY
The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate proficiency in managing large strategic development projects. A particular focus of the deputy CEO role will be to lead the implementation of the TUH Strategy. This includes the integration of acute and community services to the benefit of our patient population. Specific clinical strategic projects will be assigned by the CEO; the current remits of projects identified to date are outlined below. These projects will be subject to change based on the implementation and delivery of the Hospitals Strategy.

Supporting the clinical directorates/departments in delivering cost effective and efficient services ensuring the Hospital achieves all its clinical performance targets.
Using their leadership skills to ensure they have a visible accessible and professionally authoritative presence providing leadership throughout the Hospital.
Determining an organisational structure that can best deliver the required outcomes within the budgets available and work towards development of the substantive clinical directorate and operations management structures.
Overall performance of the clinical services provided by the Hospital including development of new policies procedures and organisational structures.
Lead on all projects as delegated from the CEO.
Responsibility for all regulatory compliance throughout the hospital.
The post holders target priorities/projects may change over time as determined by the CEO.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

To manage and provide the relevant information on all the required key performance indicators. Develop business cases strategic plans project plans new policies and procedures consultation papers and governance arrangements as required.
To provide leadership and support to the Clinical Directors and Corporate Directors in being able to provide all necessary assurances as regards the Hospital activity and service delivery including coordinating the Board Integrated Management Report.
To provide full information to the CEO on all key performance indicators through regular updates in response to ad hoc requests or if a performance indicator is likely to go off track. At all times specifically raising any concerns and escalating to the CEO as required.
To ensure adequate induction arrangements are in place for and undertaken by all new staff within the departments noted above including risk management where appropriate.
To take on Hospital wide leadership for other specific projects as requested by the CEO.
Provide a mentorship / support role for managerial and clinical senior staff.
To develop positive and responsive relationships with all external and internal stakeholders.
To develop and reinforce the reputation of Tallaght Hospital as a provider of excellent services.

SPECIFIC DIRECTORATE RESPONSIBILITY

As delegated by the CEO Research & Ethics and Innovation Departments

Responsibility for the overall management of the Research and Ethics and Innovation Departments and their services.

Lead the TUH Research & Innovation Strategy 2024-2029 to establish TUH as a leading site both nationally and internationally for research in a complex clinical environment. This includes leading the innovation agenda for the hospital including CRF innovation industry promoting and advancing its reputation.

Health & Social Care Professionals

Responsibility for the overall management of the Health & Social Care Professionals and their services through the HSCP Manager & Integrated Care Lead.

Communications

Responsibility for the Communications Department and their service through the Communications Manager.

Internal Audit

The internal audit function reports to the Audit Committee of the Hospital Board. On a day-to-day basis with regards to the management of staff and service performance it is accountable to the Deputy CEO.

Information Technology & Data management

In conjunction with the Director of ICT develop the Business Intelligence function.
Ensure that the team makes the most effective and efficient use of developments in information technology for both patient care and administrative support in a manner which integrates well with systems throughout the organisation.
Collect interpret and present data and information on the Departments activities staffing and expenditure as required.
Ensure compliance with the obligations required by the Data Protection Act 2003 and GDPR regulations 2018

Hygiene / Infection prevention and Control

Chair the Infection Prevention and Control Committee (IPCC) meetings responsible for successful implementation of all SMART recommendations in relation to patient and staff safety.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

Remuneration is in accordance with the Department of Health Consolidated Salary Scales grade code 0508: 94 32 60. These particulars are subject to change in line with overall public pay policy. Point on scale allocated is based on relevant HSE Circulars.
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 five days. Your contracted hours of work are liable to change between the hours of 8 am to 8 pm over seven days to meet the requirements for extended day services in accordance with the terms of the Framework addition there is a requirement to participate on the Executive on-call 7/7 roster.

NOTE: The extent and speed of change in the delivery of health care is such that adaptability is essential at this level of appointment. The incumbent will be required to maintain enhance and develop their knowledge skills and aptitudes necessary to respond to a changing situation. The Job Description must be regarded as an outline of the major areas of accountability at the present time which will be reviewed and assessed on an on-going basis.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications can 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.

TUH is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to promoting an environment free from discrimination in accordance with the Employment Equality Acts 1998 and 2004. The Hospital values diversity and recognises the benefits of having a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We are committed to equality of access to positions within the Hospital. All recruitment activity and documentation will encourage applications from all potential candidates without discrimination.

Please note a presentation will be required as part of the interview process.

Closing Date: Before 12 noon on 2nd April 2026

Enquiries should be directed to Ms. Barbara Keogh Dunne Chief Executive
Telephone:or by email to:

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.

Required Experience:

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Job Title: Deputy Chief Executive OfficerReference No: 03.011(2026)Department / Directorate: Office of the CEO / CEO DirectorateReports to: Chief Executive OfficerTallaght University Hospital (TUH) is a model 4 voluntary academic teaching hospital partnered with Trinity College and situated in south...

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

A minimum of five years experience of working at senior management level in healthcare or in a similar large complex organisation with a diverse workforce.

Degree level qualification.