Current Vacancies

Based in Castlebar, Co Mayo, and reporting to the Therapies Manager, the Art Therapist will use Visual Arts as a medium for healing, awareness and self-development; take referrals including self-referrals and referrals from other professionals such as nurses, doctors, social workers and allied health professionals and provide a safe space where patients can use art media in a meaningful way.  The intention is not a focus on the artistic skills but to engage the patient in a creative process that sustains their sense of self and helps reduce anxiety.

The hours are over 2 days of 5 hours: Tuesday plus one other.

Candidates will have:

• A qualification in Art Therapy that is recognised by the IACAT
• Membership of the IACAT or equivalent.
• A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience.
• Experience of working with a multidisciplinary team including collaborative work.
• Ideally have experience of working in Hospice/Palliative Care environment.
• Have excellent communications and interpersonal skills suited to the ethos and environment at the Hospice.

Closing date for receipt of all applications is 12.00 p.m. Thursday, 27th March 2025 

Informal enquiries can be made by telephoning Kathy Hyland, Art Therapist, or Joan Boult, Therapies Manager on 091-770868 or by email arttherapist@galwayhospice.ie or jboult@galwayhospice.ie

Please contact Ann Dolan, Director of HR at adolan@galwayhospice.ie for a detailed Job Description and Application Form

The successful candidate will help to ensure that a caring environment is achieved within the In Patient Unit (IPU), contributing to the highest possible quality of nursing care.   Candidates will have:

(i)        Registration in General Nursing with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI

(ii)       12-18 months post graduate experience.

(iii)      Experience in palliative care/oncology setting desirable but not essential.

(iv)      Ideally, a PDip in Palliative care (or similar e.g. Oncology, Haematology, Gerontology) or a  willingness to undertake same post probationary period.

(v)       Other relevant experience will be considered.

(vi)      A commitment to multidisciplinary teamwork

(vii)     Possess well developed interpersonal and effective organisational skills suited to the ethos and environment of a Hospice setting.

Informal enquiries can be made by telephoning Ms. Mairead Carr, or by email at mcarr@galwayhospice.ie

Please contact Judy Tierney, HR Business Advisor at jtierney@galwayhospice.ie for a detailed job description and Application Form.

The Hospice is an Equal Opportunities Employer