{"id":1491,"date":"2025-06-24T17:15:58","date_gmt":"2025-06-24T17:15:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chi.jobs\/?page_id=1491"},"modified":"2025-07-28T11:50:32","modified_gmt":"2025-07-28T11:50:32","slug":"applying-for-jobs-at-childrens-health-ireland-chi","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/chi.jobs\/lifecycle-of-recruitment\/applying-for-jobs-at-childrens-health-ireland-chi\/","title":{"rendered":"Applying for Jobs at Children\u2019s Health Ireland (CHI)"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Applying for Jobs at Children\u2019s Health Ireland (CHI)<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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We\u2019ve put together some helpful tips to support you in completing your application and supporting statement.\u2028If you\u2019d 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.\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Applying for a role if you have a disability<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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At Children\u2019s Health Ireland, we are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process.<\/p>

If you have a disability that makes it challenging to apply online, alternative formats of the application form are available on request. <\/p>

To request an alternative format, please contact the relevant Talent Acquisition Specialist.<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Completing your application at CHI <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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When applying for a role at CHI, it\u2019s 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.<\/p>

To begin your application, click the \u2018Apply\u2019<\/b> button on the vacancy listing. You will then be guided through the online application.

Please note:<\/b> 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)<\/b> on the date specified in the job advert.<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Please do not<\/b> upload your cover letter in place of your CV.<\/p>

Children\u2019s Health Ireland accepts the following file formats for uploaded documents:<\/p>

  • PDF (.pdf)<\/b><\/li>
  • Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx)<\/b><\/li>
  • OpenDocument Text (.odt)<\/b><\/li><\/ul>

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    To help ensure your documents upload correctly, please make sure they:<\/p>

    • Are not<\/b> password-protected<\/li>
    • Do not<\/b> contain macros or executable code<\/li>
    • Are not<\/b> set to read-only<\/li><\/ul>

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      If you experience any issues or require assistance, please reach out using the contact details provided in the job advert.<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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      Writing your supporting statement \/ cover letter \u2013 Guidance for applicants <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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      Your supporting statement is an important part of your application. It\u2019s your opportunity to explain why you are interested in the role at Children\u2019s Health Ireland and to demonstrate how your skills, knowledge, and experience align with the job requirements.<\/p>

      We recommend you structure your statement clearly and provide specific examples to show your suitability for the role. When describing your experience, explain:<\/p>

      • What you did<\/b><\/li>
      • How you did it<\/b><\/li>
      • Why you did it<\/b><\/li>
      • What impact it had<\/b><\/li><\/ul>

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        Carefully review the job description<\/b> and key responsibilities<\/b>. Pay particular attention to the:<\/p>

        • Essential criteria<\/b> \u2013 the qualifications, experience, and skills required to perform the role.<\/li>
        • Desirable criteria<\/b> \u2013 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.<\/li><\/ul>

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          If there are any gaps in your employment history<\/b>, 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.<\/p>

          To structure your examples effectively, we recommend using the STAR technique<\/b>:<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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          Use clear and positive language, write in the first person (e.g., \u201cI led\u2026\u201d), and focus on your individual contributions.<\/p>

          Finally, please ensure your contact details<\/b> (email address and phone number) are accurate and up to date<\/b>. 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 \u2013 Rezoomo.<\/p>

          We look forward to hearing from you!<\/b><\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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