Lifecycle of Recruitment
At Children’s Health Ireland (CHI), our people are at the heart of everything we do. From your first step as a candidate to your evolution as a valued team member, we are committed to fostering a positive, supportive, and dynamic experience grounded in our core values and competencies.
Starting Your Journey – Recruitment & Selection
Our recruitment process is designed not just to evaluate your skills, but to welcome those who align with CHI’s mission to deliver compassionate, world-class care to children and families. During this phase, we look for:
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Specialist Knowledge & Expertise:
Your qualifications and motivation to contribute to CHI. -
Communication Skills:
The ability to express ideas clearly and work across teams. -
Healthcare Professionalism:
Demonstrating values that foster public trust and patient safety.
In CHI we carry out competency based Interviews following your application and a shortlisting process.
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During the interview a panel of interviewers will ask a series of questions based on our CHI Competencies. It is important to give examples in your answers based on your professional experience in the past.
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If you are successful following your interview, a member of our talent acquisition team will reach out to let you know and you will receive a written offer of employment.
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If you decide to accept the offer, our Onboarding team will be make contact and will send you over a series of pre employment documents that you will need to return in order to start your new role.
Your Onboarding Journey with CHI
At CHI, we’ve streamlined our onboarding experience to ensure every new team member—whether joining as a new hire, internal transfer, or secondment—gets off to a confident and informed start. All new starters begin on a monthly commencement date, aligned with our updated payroll schedule and our enhanced Corporate Induction program.
To help set you up for success from day one, all mandatory and statutory training must be completed during the pre-employment phase—no later than 7 days before your start date.
2025 Commencement Dates:
- July: 7 & 14
- August 11
- September: 1 & 15
- October 13
- November 10
- December 15
What to Expect
Day 1 – Corporate Induction
Your first day marks the official beginning of your CHI journey. In this mandatory induction, you’ll meet fellow new starters, hear directly from our executive team—including our Chief Executive—and gain a strong understanding of CHI’s mission, values, and strategic goals.
Day 2 and Beyond – Departmental Induction
From your second day, you’ll transition into your departmental induction—meeting your team, settling into your new environment, and receiving role-specific training to help you grow and succeed.
Empowered to Lead – Learning, Growth & Leadership
Your career with CHI is more than a job – it’s a journey of continuous learning and impact.
Leadership &
Direction
Opportunities to develop management skills and lead change in a complex healthcare environment.
Critical Thinking &
Decision Making
Training that equips you to make informed, patient-focused decisions.
Working With Others
Collaborative opportunities across disciplines and CHI Sites
We encourage innovation, lifelong learning, and taking initiative to drive results.
Building Relationships: At CHI, relationships are central to our work culture. You’ll find a workplace that prioritizes:
Communication & Collaboration
Respect & Inclusion
Wellbeing Support
Delivering Excellence – Achieving Together
We are driven by results that matter – to our patients, our staff, and our communities. As a CHI employee, you are:
- Encouraged to take initiative and pursue excellence
- Empowered to work towards meaningful goals
- Supported in navigating change while delivering consistent, high-quality care
- Our culture is one of accountability, resilience, and shared success
Join CHI and help shape the future of children’s healthcare in Ireland – one step, one smile, one life at a time.
