Grade VII Consumer Affairs and Legal Affairs Manager MRHT022649
Date posted: 6 February 2026
Before you apply
This job is only open to employees of the HSE, TUSLA, Section 38 agencies, or statutory health agencies per WRC Agreement 161867.
Reference
MRHT022649
Category
Management/Admin/ICT
Grade
Grade VII 0582
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HSE
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Important Information
This job is in the HSE.
Health region
HSE Dublin and Midlands
County
- Westmeath
Location
Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore
Recruiter
HSE Dublin and Midlands: Longford, Westmeath, Offaly, Laois, Kildare, and parts of Dublin South and Wicklow
Contract type
- Permanent Wholetime
Post specific related information
The role of the Consumer & Legal Affairs Manager (Grade VII) is multi-functional and it occupies a pivotal role within the Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore. It encompasses both managerial and administrative responsibilities.
There is a requirement to act as an FOI decision-maker and to support efforts to enhance MRHT’s data protection compliance. In this regard, the role will involve excellent organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure in order to deliver to consistent, high-quality standards within predetermined legislative timescales.
There is also a requirement to act as Complaints Officer to ensure that the complaints management process is implemented and being adhered to within the Hospital environment and that the rights and legitimate interests of service users and staff are protected. In this regard the post holder will be required to support staff and service users in the implementation of the complaints management process.
The Consumer and Legal Affairs Manager will act as the key link between the hospital and the state claims agency and external legal teams including translating legal advice into practical actions within the hospital setting.
Closing date
20/02/2026 12:00:00
Proposed interview date
Candidates will normally be given at least two weeks' notice of interview. The timescale may be reduced in exceptional circumstances.
Informal enquiries
Name: Ms. Clare Conway
Quality and Patient Safety Manager
Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore (MRHT)
Tel: 057 93 57896
Email: claireconway1@hse.ie