Applying for Jobs at Children’s Health Ireland (CHI)
We’ve put together some helpful tips to support you in completing your application and supporting statement. If you’d like to learn more about the role before applying, we encourage you to get in touch. You can arrange an informal conversation with a member of our team using the contact details listed in the job advert.
Applying for a role if you have a disability
At Children’s Health Ireland, we are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process.
If you have a disability that makes it challenging to apply online, alternative formats of the application form are available on request.
To request an alternative format, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@childrenshealthireland.ie
Completing your application at CHI
When applying for a role at CHI, it’s important that your application and supporting statement are clear, concise, and well-structured. Please ensure you carefully review the job advert and include all relevant qualifications, experience, and skills required for the position.
To begin your application, click the ‘Apply’ button on the vacancy listing. You will then be guided through the online application.
Please note: You will not be able to edit your application once submitted, so take the time to review everything carefully before finalising. Unless stated otherwise, the application deadline is 23:45 (Irish time) on the date specified in the job advert.
Your supporting statement / cover letter
Please do not upload your cover letter in place of your CV.
Children’s Health Ireland accepts the following file formats for uploaded documents:
- PDF (.pdf)
- Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx)
- OpenDocument Text (.odt)
To help ensure your documents upload correctly, please make sure they:
- Are not password-protected
- Do not contain macros or executable code
- Are not set to read-only
If you experience any issues or require assistance, please reach out using the contact details provided in the job advert.
Writing your supporting statement / cover letter – Guidance for applicants
Your supporting statement is an important part of your application. It’s your opportunity to explain why you are interested in the role at Children’s Health Ireland and to demonstrate how your skills, knowledge, and experience align with the job requirements.
We recommend you structure your statement clearly and provide specific examples to show your suitability for the role. When describing your experience, explain:
- What you did
- How you did it
- Why you did it
- What impact it had
Carefully review the job description and key responsibilities. Pay particular attention to the:
- Essential criteria – the qualifications, experience, and skills required to perform the role.
- Desirable criteria – additional experience or skills that would be advantageous but are not mandatory. If you meet most but not all of the desirable criteria, we still encourage you to apply.
If there are any gaps in your employment history, please feel free to explain them. At CHI, we recognise that people follow diverse career paths. You can include career breaks, periods of study, caring responsibilities, or voluntary work as part of your experience.
To structure your examples effectively, we recommend using the STAR technique:
S
Situation
What was the context?
T
Task
What needed to be done?
A
Action
What actions did you take?
R
Result
What was the outcome or impact?
Use clear and positive language, write in the first person (e.g., “I led…”), and focus on your individual contributions.
Finally, please ensure your contact details (email address and phone number) are accurate and up to date. You will receive an email confirming receipt of your application, along with further updates on the outcome of your application. Please note all communications are sent through our Candidate Management System – Rezoomo.
We look forward to hearing from you!
