Bloomfield Hospital is inviting applications for the role of Part-Time Receptionist.
Reports To: Head of Facilities and Technical Services
Location: Bloomfield Hospital, Stocking Lane, Rathfarnham, D16C6T4
Contract Type: Permanent, Part-time
Working Hours: 2 days a week - Mondays and Fridays - 7:45am - 9pm with 30 minutes unpaid break
About Bloomfield:
Bloomfield Hospital is a 131-bed inpatient mental health service, registered as an approved centre with the Mental Health Commission. Our ethos is rooted in honouring the dignity of every person who comes through our doors.
Bloomfield Hospital provides a spectrum of neuropsychiatric services to adults with a range of serious and enduring mental health needs such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and Huntington's Diseases, as well as individuals with early onset dementias, schizophrenia, and mood disorders. We are the only facility in Ireland that provides a high level of specialized care for people with Huntington's disease.
In Bloomfield Hospital there is a focus on creating a therapeutic environment by using recovery-oriented clinical practices and therapeutic interventions, which are evidence-based, to enable and support patients to achieve their highest level of functioning and quality of life. This care is delivered through a Multidisciplinary Team including colleagues in Psychiatry, Psychology, Nursing, Pharmacy, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language, Dietetics, Physiotherapy, and General Practice.
We have over 200 multidisciplinary team members delivering the highest standards of care in a friendly and inclusive workplace. We value every team member and believe strongly in supporting employee wellbeing and the importance of a healthy work-life balance.
Responsibilities:
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Appropriately screen telephone calls, record accurate messages and forward to relevant staff in a timely and confidential manner.
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Receive callers, visitors, enquiries to the reception office in an efficient, courteous and confidential manner.
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Ensure that appropriate couriers are booked for collection of samples/bloods and that same are properly labelled, addressed, recorded and stored until collection.
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Assist with the daily receipt, sorting and distribution of post and the preparation and recording of daily outgoing post as required.
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Book travel arrangements relating to medical appointments for residents and staff members.
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Order office stationery and monitor stock.
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Maintain security by issuing, checking and collecting work IDs, updating visitor logs, and managing hospital keys.
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Liaise with the Finance Team on administration relating to resident's bills, petty cash, and payments/invoices.
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Maintain strict confidentiality with regard to all matters concerning patients/residents, staff and business of the Hospital.
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Perform any other duties as may be assigned by line management or SMT members.
The successful candidate must have:
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Proven work experience as a Receptionist, Front Office Representative or similar role
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
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Professional and courteous attitude
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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Ability to be resourceful and proactive when issues arise
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Excellent organisational skills
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Proven ability to multitask with strong time-management skills
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Outstanding customer service attitude.
The closing date for applications is the 19th of July 2026. For all further enquiries please contact (01) 495 0021 or email [email protected]
Please note, there is no visa sponsorship available for this role.
Due to high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
