Patient Access Manager Grade VIII

Health Service Executive; United Kingdom; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Drogheda is seeking a Patient Access Manager to oversee patient pathways and ensure optimal communication among stakeholders. This role demands strong managerial skills in both scheduled and unscheduled care, while collaborating with healthcare teams to meet the hospital's objectives. Candidates should have a solid understanding of healthcare management and be able to navigate financial policies effectively. This is a permanent position located in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda.

Qualifications

• Experience in management of patient pathways and care integration.
• Strong communication skills with healthcare teams and patients.
• Ability to operate within defined financial and policy frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Manage operational matters for patient care pathways.
• Ensure effective communication between stakeholders.
• Assist Senior Management in achieving hospital objectives.

Job description

Patient Access Manager Grade VIII 0655PAMG26

Date posted: 20 January 2026

Before you apply

This job opportunity is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants.

Reference

0655PAMG26

Category

Management/Admin/ICT

Grade

Grade VIII 0655

HSE

Advertisement Type

External

This job is in the HSE.

Health region

HSE Dublin and North East

County

• Louth

Location

Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Drogheda & Louth County Hospital

HSE Dublin and North East: North Dublin, Meath, Louth, Cavan, and Monaghan

Contract type

• Permanent Wholetime

Post specific related information

The Role will report to the General Manager Access and Integration/General Manager Complex Discharge Lead:

• Taking responsibility for operational matters relating to scheduled and unscheduled care patient pathways
• Maintaining effective communication with patients, relatives, treating Consultants, members of Healthcare Teams and with relevant external bodies including public representatives to ensure there is an effective flow of information in terms of awareness and understanding of related matters.
• In collaboration with CH08 ensure effective and efficient utilisation of designated off-site beds

To assist the Senior Management Team in pursuing the Hospitals objectives, acting within policy, financial and other frameworks set by the HSE/Hospital Group.