IHS supports Galway Resuscitation Academy [GRA] Course

IHS supports Galway Resuscitation Academy [GRA] Course

Connemara Resuscitation Airway Course (CRAiC) is a two day course where they deliver hands on practice and interactive workshops and simulation scenarios that replicate the real deal in the resuscitation room.

The team at Galway Emergency Medicine offer expert instruction from seasoned EM, HEMS and ICU. CRAiC is the only DAS certified course in Ireland with a focus on Emergency and Prehospital practitioners.

The most recent course was attended by Craig Morrell, Surgical Sales Specialist in Irish Hospital Supplies. See the Course Schedule for the course.

Join Our Team

Company: Irish Hospital Supplies
Role: Technical Service Manager
Reporting Line: CEO
Primary Location: Bray, Co. Wicklow

Irish Hospital Supplies
Established in 1970, Irish Hospital Supplies is a leading distributor of medical and surgical equipment and supply an extensive range of high-quality disposable and capital equipment from some of the most innovative brands within the healthcare industry. We are currently looking to recruit a Technical Service Manager to join our team.

The Role
The Technical Service Manager is responsible for leading and managing the technical service department. This role involves supporting both internal and external stakeholders in the delivery of a best-in-class technical service offering.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a team of engineers as well as a service coordinator and an equipment coordinator.
• Maintain a high level of support to customers including repair turnaround time, breakdown response time and on time routine servicing.
• Advise and ensure all staff are up to date with technical training, best practices and monitor same by site visit and service/repair test result audits.
• Coordinate test equipment calibration and keep files up to date in accordance with the ISO and manufacturers policy.
• Work closely with suppliers regarding new testing methods, updates and advice.
• Support the sales team with technical assistance and product promotion when required.
• Liaise with customers regarding service contracts, quotations for repairs etc. It is also imperative to meet and build relationships with key hospital personnel.
• Work closely with the sales and admin team on specific tender documentations and service pricing.
• Source and interview potential new engineers/service administration candidates when required.
• Ensure good customer relations are maintained with both Bio-Medical/Clinical Engineering and on the ground front line medical staff.
• Plan and carry out new equipment installations.

Qualification & Skills

• Qualification in Biomedical, Mechanical or Electrical engineering.
• 5+ years’ experience in the Medical Device industry
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirement and managements systems.
• Customer focused, well organized, and ability to manage and expand the technical service department.

• Experience in managing projects with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to influence and lead change across all levels.
• Strong interpersonal skills, organisational and planning skills.
• Experience in the application of knowledge on standardisation to practice / process.
• Excellent IT skills: MS Office skills to include, MS Teams, Word, Excel, Visio and PowerPoint.

 

All applications should be sent directly to the CEO, Liam Regan

A Life Changing Legacy

A Life Changing Legacy – Irish Dogs for the Disabled Welcomes New Partnership with Irish Hospital Supplies Honouring Vincent Farrell

Press Release : Thursday 10th July 2025, Bray, Co. Wicklow

Irish Dogs for the Disabled is proud to announce a future-transforming partnership made possible by the generosity of the Farrell family and Irish Hospital Supplies, in loving memory of company founder Vincent Farrell, who passed away in 2022. In a touching tribute, Vincent’s widow Muriel, his daughters Niamh and Michelle, and newly appointed CEO Liam Regan joined the charity to meet a special new recruit — a Golden Retriever puppy named “Vincent” . This puppy-in-training, fully sponsored by Irish Hospital Supplies, is destined to become a life-changing Assistance Dog for a physically disabled child or adult in two years’ time.

Founded in 2007, Dogs for the Disabled train specially bred dogs to assist disabled adults and children to help them achieve greater independence in their lives.

Dogs for the Disabled receives no annual government funding. Each of life-changing dog costs €15,000 to produce and the charity have a very strict policy that no money exchanges hands for their dogs. This ensures they retain legal ownership of each dog throughout their lifetime to guarantee their welfare and care and, most importantly, to ensure that beneficiaries receive their dog based on need and not their ability to pay.

With 35 dogs qualified each year and 145 individuals currently on the waiting list, this heartfelt corporate sponsorship is a vital step toward reducing the current three-year wait time thus creating a life changing legacy for a highly trained assistance dog. Speaking at the event, representatives from both the Farrell family and Irish Dogs for the Disabled expressed their excitement and gratitude for a partnership rooted in compassion, community, and Vincent Farrell’s enduring legacy.

Business Excellence Manager

Company: Irish Hospital Supplies
Role: Business Excellence Manager
Reporting Line: CEO
Primary Location: Bray, Co. Wicklow

Irish Hospital Supplies
Established in 1970, Irish Hospital Supplies is a leading distributor of medical and surgical equipment and supply an extensive range of high-quality disposable and capital equipment from some of the most innovative brands within the healthcare industry. We are currently looking to recruit a Business Excellence Manager to join our team.

The Role
The Business Excellence Manager is responsible for driving a culture of continuous improvement across the organisation. This role involves supporting management to lead strategic initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, quality, and performance of the organisation.

The candidate will be responsible for analysing, developing and implementing policies, procedures, process enhancements and project delivery within the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Work in collaboration with the Management team in the development of key process improvement projects to align with strategic goals.
• Analyse, identify and prioritise process improvement opportunities across departments though staff and stakeholder engagement.

• Create Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Working Instructions (WIs) and process flows for all existing processes and workflows within the organisation in line with Irish Hospital Supplies standards and industry requirements.

• Ensure that the measurement and analysis of data is incorporated into all improvement projects.

• Utilises change management tools and techniques to ensure business improvements are maintained and to support business excellence principles.

• Lead and manage continuous improvement programs using Lean Six Sigma, and Kaizen methodologies.
• Facilitate cross-functional projects and workshops to map current processes and design future-state solutions.
• Manage day-to-day communications with the team(s) to ensure groups receive the necessary support to work effectively to deliver on the improvement projects.
• Working in partnership with external stakeholders to deliver business projects.
• Develop standardised and structured templates to document processes and procedures to enhance and maintain operational efficiency.
• Coordinate and support the development and implementation of operational policies, protocols, and guidelines to ensure optimum utilisation of resources and systematic audit of such usage.
• Develop and track KPIs and performance dashboards to measure improvement impact.
• Support the quality function and input into the design of the structure and framework of the organisation’s quality improvement programme to achieve and maintain compliance with HPRA/HSA/ISO standards, achieve additional quality certifications and ensure compliance with legislative requirements.
• Develop and maintain health and safety management systems in line with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Deliver SOP and WI training programmes to employees and maintain accurate training records.
• Maintain documentation of improvement activities and present findings and project updates to leadership.

• Promote a culture of innovation, accountability, and operational excellence.

• Develops and manage programme / project budgets for various initiatives. 

Qualification & Skills

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Business, Engineering, or related field.
• Lean Six Sigma (Black Belt preferred), PMP, Change Management or equivalent.
• 5–10+ years in process improvement, operations, commercial or quality management.
• Experience in managing projects with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to influence and lead change across all levels.
• Strong interpersonal skills, organisational and planning skills.
• Experience in regulated industries (e.g., pharma, medical device, manufacturing).
• Proficiency in data analysis, process mapping, and performance dashboards.
• Strategic thinking, leadership, communication, and stakeholder management.
• Experience in the application of knowledge on standardisation to practice / process.
• Excellent IT skills: MS Office skills to include, MS Teams, Word, Excel, Visio and PowerPoint.

All applications should be sent directly to the CEO, Liam Regan

We are hiring

Irish Hospital Supplies are thrilled to announce a new job opening for a Technical Service Administrator/Co-Ordinator in our company. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about the medical service industry and is eager to contribute to helping us Improve Healthcare For All.

To be successful in this role, you will need:
• Working in the Service department in Bray, functioning as administrator for the team of four field engineers based from the workshop in Bray covering over 100 hospitals in 32 counties.
• Scheduling engineers PMs & allocating call-outs using field management software.
• Recording and assessing damaged instruments and equipment.
• Quoting customers for repairs and managing the process of replacements
• Liaising with Suppliers for replacement parts & repairs
• Preliminary troubleshooting customer breakdowns
• Phone support & logging breakdowns
• General customer support & sales support.
• Reporting to the Technical Service Manager

The Candidate:
• Must be very methodical and highly organised
• Must be proficient on MS Word and Excel
• Experience with Sage and advantage.
• Must be a “hands on” person for some technical assessments and repairs.

Job Type: Permanent
Job Location: Bray, Co. Wicklow
Required Education: Diploma/Certificate
Required Experience: Administration role with a minimum of 1 years experience

To apply for this position, please submit your resume and a cover letter to sales@ihs.ie For further information about us please view the following areas of the website.

E-AHPBA 2025

E-AHPBA 2025 took place in Dublin from June 10th – 12th and it was the 16th Biennial Congress of the European-African Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association. The venue was The Convention Centre Dublin (CCD) which is a world-class venue located in the heart of Dublin, offering an exceptional experience for conference delegates.

The event concentrated on Modern HPB Surgery with a theme of ‘When Innovation becomes Standard’ and was attended by two of our own IHS Directors; Kieran Healy and Danny Scales. Both Kieran and Danny were there to represent their respective clients; Erbe & Storz.

The E-AHPBA 2025 Congress included a day of a mixture of topics and session types that dealt with:

State of the Art
The State of the Art sessions are of highly topical and timely subjects in HPB surgery, addressed to all Congress participants.

Meet the Experts
These sessions were led by experts in their respective fields and explored topics in depth, giving you the latest updates and thinking from those at the frontline of research.

Symposia
Symposia are significant educational sessions aimed at critically reviewing diverse aspects of a specific topic.

Updates
These were sessions in which speakers were expected to provide objective, exhaustive reviews in a field, either clinical or basic. Issues regarding diagnosis, management and different aspects of research were evaluated.

Debates
Debates allowed speakers to debate controversial topics in an attractive format providing “food for thought”.

Additional sessions featured during the days in which the conference ran.

IHS appoints a new CEO

The board of Irish Hospital Supplies Group are delighted to announce the appointment of Mr. Liam Regan to the position of CEO. In addition to his appointment, Liam will join the company’s Board of Directors. Liam brings to the role 17+ years healthcare experience having held multiple senior leadership roles.

Liam Regan commented on his appointment “Irish Hospital Supplies have a long-established reputation as a leading distributor of medical and surgical devices supporting manufacturers, healthcare professionals and patients. It is a privilege to be joining the Irish Hospital Supplies team to build on the continued success”.

Driving Sustainability within Health Supply Chains

In IHS we are aware that driving sustainability in the distribution of medical supplies involves adopting eco-friendly practices throughout the supply chain, from production to final disposal. This includes optimising logistics to reduce emissions, using sustainable packaging materials, and encouraging responsible disposal of medical waste. One of the key areas of focus within the company for our new CEO, Liam Regan is to monitor and adjust a number of key areas within the business to ensure that IHS is a modern business that paves the way forward for those that follow. Some of these key areas are:

Sustainable Packaging:
Utilising recyclable, biodegradable, or compostable materials for packaging can significantly reduce waste and environmental impact throughout the entire supply chain.

Efficient Inventory Management:
Adopting digital tools and strategies to reduce excess inventory and prevent waste can help optimise resource utilisation and minimise environmental impact.

Sustainable Procurement:
Choosing suppliers who prioritise sustainability and ethical practices throughout their operations can ensure that medical supplies are sourced responsibly.

Waste Management:
Implementing proper waste segregation, recycling programs, and safe disposal methods for medical waste can minimise the environmental impact of end-of-life products.

Optimised Logistics:
Reducing transportation emissions through strategies like consolidating shipments, optimising routes, and exploring alternative transportation methods that can minimise the carbon footprint of distribution.

Education and Awareness:
Raising awareness among healthcare providers and patients about the importance of driving sustainability practices in medical supply distribution can encourage responsible consumption and disposal habits.

Circular Economy Principles:
Exploring opportunities for reuse, refurbishment, or reprocessing of medical devices and supplies can extend their lifespan and reduce waste.

Healthtech Ireland, an independent trade association for manufacturers, developers and distributors of health technology products and solutions to the health system in Ireland have complied a white paper report describing how procurement can be a driver for sustainability and climate change mitigation.

ECBIP 2025 : European Congress of Bronchology

This year the 8th European Congress of Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology (ECBIP 2025), took place in Lisbon, Portugal, at Belém Cultural Centre between 8th and 10th of May 2025.

With an official motto of “Innovation in Interventional Pulmonology: new opportunities and future challenges in a precision medicine era.”
The event was a gathering for professionals, researchers, and leaders in the field of interventional pulmonology (IP) and respiratory medicine. The congress was an enriching platform, fostering knowledge exchange, innovative discussions, and advancements in IP techniques and practices.
The scientific program ran three tracks of sessions, lectures, and workshops, to combine scientific information, technological innovation updates and training opportunities. Interdisciplinary sessions with affiliate research and clinical disciplines, such as radiologists, oncologists, thoracic surgeons, ICU specialists, and informatics experts, enriched the agenda with emerging concepts.

IHS had the pleasure of having Karl Hogan and Kieran Healy attend the ECBIP event where they joined Erbe in promoting the Erbe Cryo unit for Cryo Biopsys and the Erbe VIO3n diathermy.

New Board Appointment

The board of Irish Hospital Supplies Limited are delighted to announce the appointment of Mr. Danny Scales to its Board of Directors. Danny first joined the company in December 2016 and over the past decade he has seen the company flourish and expand through some of the worlds most difficult and turbulent times.

His addition to the Board comes at an exciting stage of the Company’s development where he will continue to now lead his team as Surgical Sales Director. Having qualified with a B.Eng. in Electro Mechanical Engineering from TU Dublin in 2003, his early career years saw him develop as an engineer in a number of prominent engineering companies until he moved into the field of Technical Sales in the pharmaceutical industry in 2015. Fast forward almost a decade to where he now plays a pinnacle role in the company as it is today.