Explore HospitalRadio.ie’s Commitment and Goals
This section provides a detailed and comprehensive overview of Hospital Radio’s mission, values, and history. It highlights the key principles and values that drive the purpose, goals, and long-term success of the Station.
Training Overview
Explore the detailed training steps to empower HospitalRadio.ie team members with essential skills and knowledge for delivering exceptional service.
Introduction to Training
In the past we have organized Training Workshops which were funded by The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland Through The Irish Hospital Radio network . Our training policies and goals all stem from those workshops.
Practical Application
Since we changed to an online Station with presenters based all over Ireland and the U.K. it is no longer practical to hold in person workshops. We now publish our training documents here and our presenters are expected to avail of that training.
Quality Assurance
The Management team constantly monitor the presenters on air to ensure that the ethos and policies of the station are adhered to ensuring a high quality is maintained.
Should any issue arise the presenter will be contacted and offered the one to one support necessary to rectify the issue.
Defamation
The law of defamation in Ireland is governed by the Constitution, common law and the Defamation Act 2009. That Act repeals the Defamation Act 1961, which was in force until the first day of 2010. The Defamation Act 2009 now governs all claims of defamation arising since the commencement of the new legislation. Libel Workshop After
Hitting The Post
A little known fact is that music written for Top 40 radio is designed to have the DJ talk over it. If you watch the VU meter, you’ll see that the beginning of the song is at about -5dB to -10dB. Finishing your Voice Link as the lyrics begin is known as “hitting the post”
Life, VU Meters and the Universe
For those of us in broadcasting longer than we care to mention the phrase “watch those levels” rates up there with “keep off the grass”. We know we should obey but aren’t quite sure why or sometimes how ! If your name is George Hook or Tom Dunne then you’re free to go now we
Presentation Skills
Presentation Skills 1: Planning Your Show The Clock Wheel A clock Wheel is a framework to help the presenter to build their show. Each clock represents an hour of programming and should contain all the elements of the show. It ensures a uniformatiy in the show and ensures all elements that should feature in the
Radio Show Production Videos
In 2016 I produced four training videos for The Irish Hospital Radio Networks Training Workshop. While these are over 10 year old and the software used may have changed the principles and techniques remain valid. Video 1 outlines the software required, where to get it and how to set it up. This information may be
Station Rules
General Rules and Regulations Presenters 1 ; Presenters unable to Present thier show must telephone the Station Manager giving a minimum of 24 hours. Presenters are expected to be on time for their programmes. 2: In the absence of the Station Manager the presenter opening up is responsible for the following ; De activating the
Training Booklet
In 2010 The Irish Hospital Radio Network hired Brian McColl (Nails Mahoney) Radio Presentation Coach. Publisher ‘Presenter Magazine’. ‘RadioStar’ co-creator. CDETB Accredited Trainer to host a presentation Skills workshop at all the Irish Hospital Radio Stations. Brian used his e_book on presentation as the basis for this course and very kindly gave us permission to
Our presenters and producers dedicate themselves to spreading joy and companionship through every broadcast.
Paul James
Senior Producer & Presenter
With decades of expertise, Simon ensures each program is crafted with care, professionalism, and heartfelt connection.
Simon Campbell
Lead Presenter
Discover Our Training Highlights
This section showcases essential training tools and guidelines designed to support HospitalRadio.ie team members in delivering a consistent and engaging listener experience.
Consistent Quality
Learn how to produce and present a radio show to a high standard that will keep your listeners engaged and entertained.
User-Friendly
Understand the principles of broadcasting that ensure content is interesting of a high standard and compliant with station policy .
Effective Communication
Master techniques to produce friendly and engaging links that resonates with our audience.
Begin Your Journey with HospitalRadio.ie Now
We are fortunate enough to be fully staffed at the moment but if you would liek to become involved on air we would be happy to offer a limited number of training oppertunities to ensure that our staffing numbers are maintained into the future..