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Main Purpose of Job: We are currently recruiting for a Valetor/Detailer to join the Connolly Motor Group, within the Valet team at Hyundai Oranmore.The successful candidate will be required to work as part of the valet team to continuously deliver the highest level of satisfaction to internal and external customers. This will require you to continually strive to ensure the appropriate sales and service vehicles are in a first-class condition. You will also ensure the highest level of customer satisfaction is continually attained, completing the work on time. Role Responsibilities: CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Store Manager
Role Responsibility We are passionate about celebrating our customers’ life moments and are now looking for a Store Manager to join our very successful Card Factory family to help fulfil this. As a Store Manager you will have overall responsibility for the running of the store - you will thrive in a role that is challenging and demanding, focusing on maximising sales, exceeding budget targets, efficient cost controls, promoting fantastic customer service and looking for opportunities to lead, motivate and develop your team to deliver. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Team Leader
Role Responsibility We are passionate about celebrating our customers’ life moments and are now looking for a Team Leader to join our very successful cardfactory family to help fulfil this. With a real focus on customer experience and operational excellence, our Team Leaders play a key part in driving the success of our stores. As a Team Leader, you will be responsible for supporting your Store Manager in their goals to delivering commercial growth and developing a team culture of putting the customer at the heart of everything we do. You will lead the way for our store teams, not only in the absence of the Store Manager but leading the team to deliver great standards and exceptional service every day. The Ideal Candidate Salary: €14.08 Per Hour CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Dispatch & Logistics Coordinator
Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment? Are you someone that loves to be part of a dynamic supportive team? If this sounds like you, we have a great opportunity to join a fast paced, high-energy team within Barna Recycling. If you love problem solving, scheduling and have a good geographical knowledge of Connaught then you are already halfway there. Add good communication skills, ability to multi-task and admin experience and you are ready to interview. Duties: · Scheduling skip collections and deliveries · Scheduling skip driver workloads for current and next day · Processing phone and email orders and payments · Responsible for following up with customers and drivers in respect of drop off and collection Terms: · Hours : 37 hours per week · Permanent contract If interested, then simply apply and start your career with Barna Recycling. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Commercial Invoicing Administrator
Role Summary: Barna Recycling, one of Connacht’s leading waste management providers are recruiting for a Commercial Invoicing Administrator to join our team. Invoicing Administrator Responsibilities: CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Welcome Advisor
What is the opportunity? This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and self-motivated individual who would like to build their skills and progress their career within Bank of Ireland. Working as part of a dynamic and supportive team you will have the opportunity to work closely with our personal and business customers. In this role, you will:
CHW Social Care Leader, Behaviour Support
Social Care Leader, Behaviour Support, Children’s Disability Network Team Job Specification & Terms and Conditions Job Title, Grade Code Social Care Leader, Behaviour Support, Children’s Disability Network Team (Grade Code 3030) Campaign Reference CHW057-SCLBSCHW-2024 Closing Date Wednesday 02nd of October 2024 at 12 noon. Proposed Interview Date (s) Proposed interview dates will be indicated at a later stage. Please note you may be called forward for interview at short notice. Taking up Appointment A start date will be indicated at job offer stage. Location of Post Community Healthcare West There are vacancies available for Social Care Leader, Behaviour Support in Galway, Mayo & Roscommon Children’s Disability Network Teams. A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Behaviour Support Social Care Leader, Children’s Disability Network Teams, Community Healthcare West from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration for the post of Behaviour Support Social Care Leader may be filled. Informal Enquiries Name: Teesh Walsh Job title: Children’s Disability Network Manager 8 East Galway & South Roscommon Email: teesh.walsh@hse.ie Mobile : 086 0472424 Details of Service Children’s Disability Network Teams provide services to children with complex needs. An overview of these services is outlined in Progressing Disability Services national programme https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/4/disability/progressing-disability/pds-programme/ Reporting Relationship The Social Care Leader, Behaviour Support will report to the children's disability network manager. Together you will work collaboratively in the relevant supervisory structure to ensure clinical governance and assurance. Clinical Governance and Assurance will be overseen by the CHO2 Disability Governance Group & Children’s Disability Clinical Advisory group. Purpose of the Post The Social Care Leader, Behaviour Support is a member of the children’s disability network team. The post holder will work as part of an interdisciplinary team, adopt family centred practice, have a key working role and provide behavioural support to individual children/young people. Principle Duties and Responsibilities The Social Care Leader, Behaviour Support will have a strong child/family focus. The post holder will • Work as part of the interdisciplinary team partnering with families to develop family centred individual family service plans reflective of an individual’s and family priorities • Provide behaviour support to children and young people to maximise participation at home, school and in the community • Undertake comprehensive functional behavioural assessment • Plan, communicate, model and review behavioural supports with significant people in a child/young person’s life • Link with other services as needed • Take a proactive role in the formulation and provision of evidence based PPPGs relating to behavioural support for children. • Develop and support the concept of advocacy, particularly in relation to the child’s participation in decision-making Education & Training • Be responsible for addressing own continuing professional development needs. • Maintain clinical competence in the area of management of behaviours that challenge • Contribute to the design, development and implementation of education programmes and resources for children, their families and/or carer in relation to behaviours of concern • Take a lead role in ensuring the service for children with a behaviour that challenges is in line with best practice guidelines and the Safer Better Healthcare Standards (HIQA, 2012). • Generate and contribute to the development of clinical standards and guidelines and support implementation • Create learning opportunities for the team to ensure best practice in the area of behaviour support across the interdisciplinary team. Audit & Research • Maintain a record of clinically relevant data aligned to National Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) as directed and advised by the Children’s Disability Network Manager • Use the outcomes of audit to improve service provision in collaboration with team and manager • Monitor, access, utilise and disseminate current relevant research to advise and ensure the provision of informed evidence based practice. Health & Safety These duties must be performed in accordance with local organisational and the HSE health and safety polices. In carrying out these duties the employee must ensure that effective safety procedures are in place to comply with the Health, Safety and Welfare at Work Act (2005). Staff must carry out their duties in a safe and responsible manner in line with the local policy documents and as set out in the local safety statement, which must be read and understood. • Have a working knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply to the role for example, Standards for Healthcare, National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections, Hygiene Standards etc.and comply with associated HSE protocols for implementing and maintaining these standards as appropriate to the role. • To support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service. Quality, Risk and Safety Responsibilities • Participate and cooperate with legislative and regulatory requirements with regard to quality, risk and safety. • Participate and cooperate with local quality, risk and safety initiatives as required. • Participate and cooperate with internal and external evaluations of the organisation’s structures, services and processes as required, including but not limited to, The National Hygiene Audit, National Decontamination Audit, Health and Safety Audits and other audits specified by the HSE or other regulatory authorities. • Initiate, support and implement quality improvement initiatives in their area which are in keeping with local organisational quality, risk and safety requirements. • Contribute to the development of PPPGs and safe professional practice and adhere to relevant legislation, regulations and standards. • Comply with Health Service Executive (HSE) Complaints Policy. • Ensure completion of incident/near miss forms and clinical risk reporting. Management / Administration • Provide an efficient, effective and high quality service, respecting the needs of each child, family and/or carer. • Effectively manage time and caseload in order to meet changing and developing service needs. • Continually monitor the service to ensure it reflects current needs. • Ensure that confidentiality in relation to children’s records is maintained. • Represent the specialist service at local, national and international forum as required. • Maintain accurate and contemporaneous records and data on all matters pertaining to the planning, management, delivery and evaluation of care and ensure that this service is in line with HSE requirements. • Contribute to the service planning process as appropriate and as directed by the children’s disability network manager The above Job Specification is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to them from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. Eligibility Criteria Qualifications and/ or experience 1. Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc. (a) Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition: i) Possess the National Diploma in Childcare awarded by Quality & Qualifications Ireland, (QQI) (Dearbhu Cáiliochta agus Cáiliochtai Éireann) ( formerly HETAC ) / DIT. or ii) Possess the National Diploma in Applied Social Care Studies awarded by Quality & Qualifications Ireland, (QQI) (Dearbhu Cáiliochta agus Cáiliochtai Éireann) / DIT. or iii) Possess the Diploma in Social Care awarded by Quality & Qualifications Ireland, (QQI) (Dearbhu Cáiliochta agus Cáiliochtai Éireann) ( formerly HETAC ) / DIT. or iv) Possess the Diploma in Applied Social Studies/Social Care from DIT. or v) Possess a BA (Ord) in Social Care Practice (Level 7 on the QQI framework). or vi) Possess Open Training College National Diploma in Applied Social Studies (Disability). or vii) Possess an equivalent qualification AND (b) Candidates must have 3 years’ experience of working with children and young people in crisis. AND (c) Candidates must have a suitable standard of professional attainments. AND (d) Candidates must have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and management ability for the proper discharge of the duties of the offices). 2 . Health A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. 3. Character Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character. Post Specific Requirements Demonstrate the depth and breadth of your experience working with children/young people who present with behaviours that challenge Demonstrate an ability to lead and influence the practice of others Other requirements specific to the post Access to appropriate transport and full driving licence as posts will involve travel Skills, competencies and/or knowledge Candidates must demonstrate: Professional Knowledge and Experience • In-depth knowledge of the role of social care leader behavioural support. • An interest in working with children/young people with behaviours of concern. • An in-depth knowledge of working with children with disability and their families. • Maintain a high standard of professional behaviour and be professionally accountable for actions/omissions. Take measures to develop and maintain the competences required for professional practice. • Knowledge of health promotion principles / coaching / self-management strategies that will enable people to take greater control over decisions and actions that affect their health and wellbeing. • The ability to manage groups through the learning process and the skills to provide constructive feedback to encourage and promote future learning. • An understanding of the principles of clinical governance and risk management as they apply directly to the Behavioural Support role and the wider health service. • A working knowledge of audit and research processes. • Evidence of computer skills including use of Microsoft Word, Excel, E-mail, PowerPoint. • Ability to complete a functional behavioural assessment. • Skills, knowledge and experience in the provision of positive behaviour support for behaviours that challenge. • Experience of implementing and communicating behaviour support plans and strategies. Planning & Managing Resources • Evidence of effective planning and organisational skills including awareness of appropriate resource management. • Ability to attain designated targets, manage multiple tasks and deadlines • Ability to be self-directed, work on own initiative. • A willingness to be flexible in response to changing local / organisational requirements. Leadership & Team Management Skills • Provides leadership in clinical practice and acts as a resource and role model. • Demonstrates an ability to work on own initiative as well as part of an interdisciplinary team; demonstrates the ability to effectively build and maintain relationships. • An ability to self-motivate, perseveres and reacts constructively despite setbacks and ensures that goals are achieved. Commitment to Providing a Quality Service • Ensures that welfare of the child/family is a key consideration at all times • Is in touch with and understands the concerns and needs of the service-user population • Demonstrates commitment to providing quality results; resilience and composure • Promotes best practice in the provision of care ensuring standards are maintained and developed Evaluating and Judging Situations : • Demonstrates the ability to collect and collate relevant statistics and other relevant information • Gathers information from enough sources and other people to make well-founded decisions • Demonstrates the ability to identify, critically analyse, disseminate and integrate evidence into the area of clinical practice • Demonstrates evidence of initiating, participating in and evaluating audit • Demonstrates effective analytical, problem solving and decision making skills; makes decisions and solves problems in a timely manner before they accumulate Communication and Interpersonal Skills • Effective communication skills (written and verbal) and the ability to effectively present information in a clear and concise manner, tailoring the communication to suit the needs of the audience for example, behaviour support plans • Demonstrates sensitivity to issues arising from multiple stakeholders, demonstrating good negotiation skills and assertiveness as appropriate. • Demonstrates a strong patient focus / the ability to advocate effectively • Effective interpersonal skills including the ability to work collaboratively with the client and other relevant individuals to understand and establish expectations and desired outcomes. Campaign Specific Selection Process Ranking/Shortlisting / Interview A ranking and or shortlisting exercise may be carried out on the basis of information supplied in your application form. The criteria for ranking and or shortlisting are based on the requirements of the post as outlined in the eligibility criteria and skills, competencies and/or knowledge section of this job specification. Therefore it is very important that you think about your experience in light of those requirements. Failure to include information regarding these requirements may result in you not being called forward to the next stage of the selection process. Those successful at the ranking stage of this process (where applied) will be placed on an order of merit and will be called to interview in ‘bands’ depending on the service needs of the organisation. Diversity, Equality and Inclusion The HSE is an equal opportunities employer. Employees of the HSE bring a range of skills, talents, diverse thinking and experience to the organisation. The HSE believes passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to its success – we aim to develop the workforce of the HSE so that it reflects the diversity of HSE service users and to strengthen it through accommodating and valuing different perspectives. Ultimately this will result in improved service user and employee experience. The HSE is committed to creating a positive working environment whereby all employees inclusive of age, civil status, disability, ethnicity and race, family status, gender, membership of the Traveller community, religion and sexual orientation are respected, valued and can reach their full potential. The HSE aims to achieve this through development of an organisational culture where injustice, bias and discrimination are not tolerated. The HSE welcomes people with diverse backgrounds and offers a range of supports and resources to staff, such as those who require a reasonable accommodation at work because of a disability or long term health condition. For further information on the HSE commitment to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion, please visit the Diversity, Equality and Inclusion web page at https://www.hse.ie/eng/staff/resources/diversity/ Code of Practice The Health Service Executive will run this campaign in compliance with the Code of Practice prepared by the Commission for Public Service Appointments (CPSA). The Code of Practice sets out how the core principles of probity, merit, equity and fairness might be applied on a principle basis. The Code also specifies the responsibilities placed on candidates, facilities for feedback to applicants on matters relating to their application when requested, and outlines procedures in relation to requests for a review of the recruitment and selection process and review in relation to allegations of a breach of the Code of Practice. Additional information on the HSE’s review process is available in the document posted with each vacancy entitled “Code of Practice, Information for Candidates”. Codes of practice are published by the CPSA and are available on https://www.hse.ie/eng/staff/jobs in the document posted with each vacancy entitled “Code of Practice, Information for Candidates” or on https://www.cpsa.ie/ . The reform programme outlined for the Health Services may impact on this role and as structures change the Job Specification may be reviewed. This Job Specification is a guide to the general range of duties assigned to the post holder. It is intended to be neither definitive nor restrictive and is subject to periodic review with the employee concerned. Social Care Leader – Behaviour Support Terms and Conditions of Employment Tenure The current vacancies available are permanent and whole time and part time The posts are pensionable. A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Social Care Leader – Behaviour Support, Children’s Disability Network Teams, Community Healthcare West from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration for the post of Social Care Leader, Behaviour Support may be filled. Appointment as an employee of the Health Service Executive is governed by the Health Act 2004 and the Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Act 2004 and Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Amendment Act 2013. Remuneration The Salary scale for the post is: (as at 01/06/2024) €54,157-€55,328-€56,498-€59,618-€60,827-€62,028-€63,245 New appointees to any grade start at the minimum point of the scale. Incremental credit will be applied for recognised relevant service in Ireland and abroad (Department of Health Circular 2/2011). Incremental credit is normally granted on appointment, in respect of previous experience in the Civil Service, Local Authorities, Health Service and other Public Service Bodies and Statutory Agencies. Working Week The standard working week applying to the post is to be confirmed at Job Offer stage. HSE Circular 003-2009 “Matching Working Patterns to Service Needs (Extended Working Day / Week Arrangements); Framework for Implementation of Clause 30.4 of Towards 2016” applies. Under the terms of this circular, all new entrants and staff appointed to promotional posts from Dec 16th, 2008 will be required to work agreed roster / on call arrangements as advised by their line manager. Contracted hours of work are liable to change between the hours of 8am-8pm over seven days to meet the requirements for extended day services in accordance with the terms of the Framework Agreement (Implementation of Clause 30.4 of Towards 2016). Annual Leave The annual leave associated with the post will be confirmed at Contracting stage. Superannuation This is a pensionable position with the HSE. The successful candidate will upon appointment become a member of the appropriate pension scheme. Pension scheme membership will be notified within the contract of employment. Members of pre-existing pension schemes who transferred to the HSE on the 01st January 2005 pursuant to Section 60 of the Health Act 2004 are entitled to superannuation benefit terms under the HSE Scheme which are no less favourable to those which they were entitled to at 31st December 2004 Age The Public Service Superannuation (Age of Retirement) Act, 2018* set 70 years as the compulsory retirement age for public servants. * Public Servants not affected by this legislation: Public servants joining the public service or re-joining the public service with a 26 week break in service, between 1 April 2004 and 31 December 2012 (new entrants) have no compulsory retirement age. Public servants, joining the public service or re-joining the public service after a 26 week break, after 1 January 2013 are members of the Single Pension Scheme and have a compulsory retirement age of 70. Probation Every appointment of a person who is not already a permanent officer of the Health Service Executive or of a Local Authority shall be subject to a probationary period of 12 months as stipulated in the Department of Health Circular No.10/71. Protection of Children Guidance and Legislation The welfare and protection of children is the responsibility of all HSE staff. You must be aware of and understand your specific responsibilities under the Children First Act 2015, the Protections for Persons Reporting Child Abuse Act 1998 in accordance with Section 2, Children First National Guidance and other relevant child safeguarding legislation and policies. Some staff have additional responsibilities such as Line Managers, Designated Officers and Mandated Persons. You should check if you are a Designated Officer and / or a Mandated Person and be familiar with the related roles and legal responsibilities. For further information, guidance and resources please visit: HSE Children First webpage . Infection Control Have a working knowledge of Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply to the role for example, Standards for Healthcare, National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections, Hygiene Standards etc. and comply with associated HSE protocols for implementing and maintaining these standards as appropriate to the role. Health & Safety It is the responsibility of line managers to ensure that the management of safety, health and welfare is successfully integrated into all activities undertaken within their area of responsibility, so far as is reasonably practicable. Line managers are named and roles and responsibilities detailed in the relevant Site Specific Safety Statement (SSSS). Key responsibilities include: · Developing a SSSS for the department/service[1], as applicable, based on the identification of hazards and the assessment of risks, and reviewing/updating same on a regular basis (at least annually) and in the event of any significant change in the work activity or place of work. · Ensuring that Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) is integrated into day-to-day business, providing Systems Of Work (SOW) that are planned, organised, performed, maintained, and revised as appropriate, and ensuring that all safety related records are maintained and available for inspection. · Consulting and communicating with staff and safety representatives on OSH matters. · Ensuring a training needs assessment (TNA) is undertaken for employees, facilitating their attendance at statutory OSH training, and ensuring records are maintained for each employee. · Ensuring that all incidents occurring within the relevant department/service are appropriately managed and investigated in accordance with HSE procedures[2]. · Seeking advice from health and safety professionals through the National Health and Safety Function Helpdesk as appropriate. · Reviewing the health and safety performance of the ward/department/service and staff through, respectively, local audit and performance achievement meetings for example. Note : Detailed roles and responsibilities of Line Managers are outlined in local SSSS. [1] A template SSSS and guidelines are available on the National Health and Safety Function, here: https://www.hse.ie/eng/staff/safetywellbeing/about%20us/ 2 See link on health and safety web-pages to latest Incident Management Policy
Service Administrator
Overview of the Purpose of Role: The Office Administrator role is a full-time position that operates as part of the core Central Office team of Cheshire Ireland. The main purpose of the role is to assist the Office Manager in the efficient day to day running and administration of Central Office and to act up as Office Manager when required during periods of leave. This position is an integral part of Cheshire Ireland’s vision that all people using Cheshire Ireland services are supported to live their best possible life. It is critical when undertaking your work that you do so in a manner that is consistent with Cheshire Ireland’s values and operating ethos. Overview of Duties & Responsibilities: General Administration duties • Provide administrative support to the Office Manager and Executive team. • Manage reception area of Central Office and receive visitors in a professional, welcoming, and courteous manner and ensure that the appropriate sign in/out procedures take place. • Manage all incoming telephone calls to reception, professionally and efficiently and to ensure that all queries are handled in an understanding and helpful manner. • Manage all email queries to reception and circulate to appropriate departments where necessary. • Process incoming and outgoing post including keeping log of registered post updated. • Book couriers and taxis where required and administer accounts. • Manage the Petty Cash with accounts department for Central Office. • Provide administration support to Heads of Functions and their teams when drafting, printing, and binding of reports are required. • Manage ad-hoc requests and general enquiries. • Take minutes at meetings when required and follow up with circulating minutes to attendees. • Assist the Office Manager in the management of IT support to staff both in Central Office and in services. Supplies & Equipment • Oversee that sufficient supplies of stationery for Central Office are always maintained. • Circulate up to date Cheshire Ireland letterhead paper to Central office staff and services. • Ensure office equipment (printers, franking machine, shredder, and fax machine) are in excellent running order and are serviced regularly. • Ensure kitchen and cleaning products are always in stock. Meetings & Bookings • Liaise with the organisers of the training days in Central office in the booking of the training room. Ensure required equipment is available for trainer e.g., projector, T.V screen, white board markers, flip chart, paper and markers etc. • Prepare meeting rooms as required to facilitate refreshments and order lunch for meetings when necessary. • Arrange hotel bookings when required for Central Office and services staff. Other duties • Act-up as Office Manager during periods of leave. • Attend other Cheshire Ireland administrative offices periodically as needed to ensure adequate supplies and equipment are in place. • Assist the National Health Safety & Risk Manager with managing the uploading of Adverse Events onto the National Management System (NIMS). To manage the printing of AER reporting books and distribute to services when required. • Manage the setup of new staff on the Cheshire intranet. • Coordinate the uploading of Policies and staff documents to the Cheshire intranet. • Provide administration support to the Data Protection Officers if required. • Manage the setup of email staff distribution lists. • Keep staff contact lists up to date. • Set up of Purchase Order numbers on the PO Software system in relation to stationary, hotel bookings, lunches, IT equipment etc. • Administer the mobile phone staff account for Central office staff. • Administer the online meetings accounts over Zoom and Teams. The Office Administrator will carry out general administrative duties including but not limited to those outlined under the above headings. Demonstrated Behaviours • Consistently lives and demonstrates the values of Cheshire Ireland in the carrying out of their role and in their interactions with others. • Exhibits a high personal drive for excellence and holds themselves accountable for consistently high-quality performance. • Models’ open communication and information-sharing, consistently keeping all stakeholders informed. • Demonstrates ability to engage with others, build relationships and collaborate with colleagues cross-functionally. • Uses experience to analyse and solve problems and exercises sound judgment about when to act and when to escalate issues to the next level. • Adept at evaluating, planning, and prioritizing own work, managing multiple activities, and using time and resources effectively. • Understands and supports the need for change and continuous process improvements. • Demonstrates the desire and ability to grow own capabilities by seeking out and engaging in challenging learning opportunities that enhance contribution to the organisation and advance career development. Essential Qualifications, Experience, Skills and Knowledge • At least two years’ experience in an Office Administration role is essential. • Excellent computer skills, especially in Office 365, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint are required. • The ability to learn to use new systems and have the desire to acquire new skills and to apply these to their own work situation. • Have the initiative and ability to “problem-solve”, as required. • The ability to manage competing priorities, complete work within required timeframes and manage stakeholder expectations. • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written) and demonstrable ability to effectively communicate and build positive relationships with all stakeholders. • In possession of the necessary documentation to work and live in the Republic of Ireland and able to speak and write English fluently. • A clean driving licence and willing to travel for work when required. • Ability to work flexibly and outside of normal working hours on occasion (the role may involve travel to other Cheshire offices)
G - Chief Medical Scientist, University Hospital
Campaign Reference Number & Job Title: G8891- Chief Medical Scientist, (Haematology Laboratory), University Hospital Galway Grade Code: 3876 County: Galway Hse Area: Saolta University Health Care Group Staff Category: Health & Social Care Professional Closing Date 10:00am 27th September 2024 Contract Type: Permanent, Whole-time Internal/External: External Proposed Interview Dates: Interviews will be held as soon as possible after the closing date. Candidates will normally be given at least one weeks’ notice of interview. The timescale may be reduced in exceptional circumstances. Informal Enquiries: Ms Maria Molloy, Deputy General Manager, GUH 091 543668 Email: Mariam.molloy@hse.ie Location Details: The post will be based in the Haematology Laboratory, University Hospital Galway, Saolta University Health Care Group. There is currently one permanent whole-time post available. A panel may be formed for Chief Medical Scientist, Haematology Laboratory, University Hospital Galway from which current and future permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part time duration may be filled. Application Details Only fully completed digital application forms submitted via Rezoomo by the closing date and time will be accepted. No exceptions will be made. Post Specific Related Information Please submit application form for this exciting role through the Rezoomo website (Using Google Chrome) ***CV's not accepted for this campaign*** For Eligibility Criteria and further information on this post, please view the attached job specification available Tagairt Feachtais Uimhir & Teideal Poist: G8891- Príomheolaí Míochaine, (Saotharlann Haemaiteolaíochta), Ospidéal na hOllscoile Gaillimh Cód Grád: 3876 Contae: Gaillimh Limistéar Hse: Grúpa Cúraim Sláinte Ollscoile Saolta Catagóir Foirne: Gairmí Sláinte & Cúraim Shóisialaigh Dáta deiridh 10:00 r.n. 27 Meán Fómhair 2024 Cineál Conartha: Buan, Lánaimseartha Inmheánach/Seachtrach: Seachtrach Dátaí Agallaimh Beartaithe: Reáchtálfar na hagallaimh chomh luath agus is féidir tar éis an spriocdháta. ghnáth tabharfar fógra agallaimh seachtaine ar a laghad d’iarrthóirí. Féadfar an scála ama a laghdú i gcúinsí eisceachtúla. Fiosrúcháin Neamhfhoirmiúla: Maria Molloy Uasal, Leas-Bhainisteoir Ginearálta, GUH 091 543668 Ríomhphost: Mariam.molloy@hse.ie Sonraí Suíomh: Beidh an post lonnaithe sa tSaotharlann Haemaiteolaíochta, Ospidéal na hOllscoile Gaillimh, Grúpa Cúraim Sláinte Ollscoile Saolta. Tá post buan lánaimseartha amháin ar fáil faoi láthair. Féadfar painéal a chur le chéile don Phríomh-eolaí Míochaine, Saotharlann Haemaiteolaíochta, Ospidéal na hOllscoile Gaillimh, ónar féidir folúntais bhuana agus fholúntas sainchuspóra lánaimseartha nó páirtaimseartha reatha agus sa todhchaí a líonadh. Sonraí Iarratais Ní ghlacfar ach le foirmeacha iarratais atá comhlánaithe go hiomlán trí Rezoomo faoin dáta agus faoin am deiridh. Ní dhéanfar aon eisceachtaí. Eolas Gaolmhar Sonrach Post Cuir isteach foirm iarratais don ról spreagúil seo le do thoil trí shuíomh Gréasáin Rezoomo (Ag úsáid Google Chrome) ***níor ghlactar le CV don fheachtas seo*** Le haghaidh Critéir Cháilitheachta agus tuilleadh faisnéise faoin bpost seo, féach le do thoil ar an tsonraíocht poist atá ar fáil faoi iamh
CHW Clinical Nurse Specialist, Mental Health
Clinical Nurse Specialist (Mental Health) – General Adult / Rehabilitation/Crisis Resolution Job Specification & Terms and Conditions Community Healthcare West Job Title and Grade Clinical Nurse Specialist (Mental Health) General Adult / Rehabilitation/Crisis Resolution Mental Health Team (Grade Code 2625) Campaign Reference CHW056-CNSGAR-2024 Closing Date Tuesday 24th September 2024 at 12 noon Proposed Interview Date (s) It is anticipated interviews will be held as soon as possible following the closing date Taking up Appointment A start date will be indicated at job offer stage. Organisational Area Community Healthcare West, Galway/Roscommon Mental Health Service Location of Post There is currently one permanent whole-time vacancy for Clinical Nurse Specialist (Mental Health) on the Crisis Resolution Team GR2 Galway City initially. A panel may be created as a result of this campaign for Clinical Nurse Specialist, (Mental Health) – General Adult / Rehabilitation/Crisis Resolution in the Galway/Roscommon Mental Health Service, Community Healthcare West, from which permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part time duration for Clinical Nurse Specialist, (Mental Health) – General Adult / Rehabilitation/Crisis Resolution in the Galway/Roscommon Mental Health Service may be filled. Informal Enquiries James Begley Assistant Director of Nursing, Adult Acute Mental Health Unit, Department of Psychiatry, University Hospital, Galway Tel. 087 4138554 Email : james.begley@hse.ie Reporting Relationship The post holder will report to the relevant Area Director Nursing, Mental Health Services, and designated Assistant Director of Nursing Mental Health Services / Nurse Manager. The clinical reporting relationship is to the senior clinical decision maker who has responsibility for the service/service user. Purpose of the Post The post of Clinical Nurse Specialist (Crisis Resolution Mental Health) is to provide a pivotal role in the delivery of a patient/client centred effective, recovery orientated, high quality, team based, integrated care for individuals with mental health crisis in the community. This specialist practice will encompass a major clinical focus which comprises assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of care given to patients / clients and their families. Caseload The Clinical Nurse Specialist on the Crisis Resolution Team will be required to provide treatment, care and support to individuals (age range 18 – 65 years of age) in mental health crisis. They will have a pivotal role in service planning and development, risk assessment and management, co-ordinating and managing activities and resources within the clinical area. They will also be responsible to take a lead role in ensuring that the service being provided to individuals in mental health crisis is service user centred and is in line with best practice guidelines. Details of the Service/Background to the post Galway Roscommon Adult Mental Health services As the HSE moves towards an Integrated Care Model of Service Provision, you will be required to work in a Primary Care/Secondary care and Community settings and across all care groups as service needs develop, or rotate between both the hospital and a Primary Care/Community setting. The person appointed to this post will work within the Services working as part of multi-disciplinary teams delivering a co-ordinated approach to client care. Mental health describes a spectrum that extends from positive mental health, through to severe and disabling mental illness. A strategic goal for mental health services is to promote the mental health of our population in collaboration with other services and agencies including reducing the loss of life by suicide. The mental health reform programme reaffirms the move from traditional institutional model of mental health care, towards a recovery focussed, clinically excellent model that involves service users in all aspects of the design and delivery of the service in line with Vision for Change policy (2006). The vision for mental health services is to support the population to achieve their optimal mental health through the following key priorities: • Ensure that the views of service users, family members and carers are central to the design and delivery of mental health services • Design integrated, evidence based and recovery focussed Mental Health Services • Deliver timely, clinically effective and standardised safe mental health services in adherence to statutory requirements • Promote the mental health of our population in collaboration with other services and agencies including reducing loss of life by suicide • Enable the provision of mental health services by highly trained and engaged staff and fit for purpose infrastructure. The person appointed to this post will work as part of multi-disciplinary teams delivering co-ordinated individualised care to people experiencing mental health crisis. Crisis Resolution Teams (CRTs) are community-based multidisciplinary teams that provide rapid assessment and intensive support to individuals who are in a mental health crisis. CRTs can provide an alternative to inpatient admission in the service user’s own environment and/ or in a community setting, with the active involvement of service users and their family, carers and supporters, and interagency liaison with local partners. Support from these teams is time limited, providing intensive intervention and support with sufficient flexibility to respond to different service user or carer needs for an average period of up to six weeks. The service will be service user centred and recovery-focused. Typically, this entails a range of multidisciplinary team therapeutic approaches, including medication management, psychological interventions, peer support and evidence-informed family or social interventions, utilising the person’s own lived experience and strengths as much as possible. The Crisis Resolution Team will provide a service to Galway city area initially. The Service plays a key role at all stages of care from assessment to diagnosis and treatment. The person appointed to this post will work within the service as part of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) delivering a co-ordinated approach to patient care. Principal Duties and Responsibilities The post holder’s practice is to deliver care consistent with the five core concepts of Clinical Nurse Specialist role as set out in the Framework for the Establishment of Clinical Nurse/Midwife Specialist Posts, 4th edition, National Council for the Professional Development of Nursing and Midwifery (2008) in order to fulfil the role. The concepts are: • Clinical Focus (Direct and Indirect) • Patient/Client Advocate • Education and Training • Audit and Research • Consultancy (including leadership in clinical practice) Clinical Focus The Clinical Nurse Specialist (Crisis Resolution Mental Health) will be supported to: Develop a strong service user focus whereby the specialty defines itself as nursing and subscribes to the overall purpose, functions and ethical standards of nursing. The clinical practice role may be divided into direct and indirect care. Direct care comprises the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of care to the service user, family and/or carer. Indirect care relates to activities that influence and support the provision of direct care. Direct Care Clinical Nurse Specialist (Crisis Resolution Mental Health) will: · Provide a specialist nursing service for patients with a diagnosis of an acute mental health problem/distress who require support and treatment through the continuum of care. · Undertake comprehensive patient assessment to include physical, psychological, social and spiritual elements of care using best evidence based practice in Crisis Intervention/resolution care. · Use the outcomes of patient assessment to develop and implement plans of care/case management in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and the patient, family and/or carer as appropriate. · Monitor and evaluate the patient’s response to treatment and amend the plan of care accordingly in conjunction with the MDT and patient, family and/or carer as appropriate. · Make alterations in the management of patient’s condition in collaboration with the MDT and the patient in line with agreed pathways and policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines (PPPG’s). · Accept appropriate referrals from MDT colleagues. · Co-ordinate investigations, treatment therapies and patient follow-up. · Communicate with patients, family and /or carer as appropriate, to assess patient’s needs and provide relevant support, information, education, advice and counselling as required. · Where appropriate, work collaboratively with MDT colleagues across Primary and Secondary Care to provide a seamless service delivery to the patient, family and/or carer as appropriate. · Participate in medication reconciliation taking cognisance of poly-pharmacy and support medical and pharmacy staff with medication reviews and medication management. · Identify and promote specific symptom management strategies as well as the identification of triggers which may cause exacerbation of symptoms. Provide patients with appropriate self-management strategies and escalation pathways. · Manage nurse led Crisis Intervention/Resolution clinics with MDT input. · Identify health promotion priorities for the patient, family and/or carer and support patient self-care in line with best evidence. This will include the provision of educational and health promotion material which is comprehensive, easy to understand and meets patient’s needs. Indirect Care The Clinical Nurse Specialist (Crisis Resolution Mental Health) will: · Identify and agree appropriate referral pathways for patients with acute Mental Health Problems or Distress · Participate in case review with MDT colleagues. · Use a case management approach to patients with complex needs in collaboration with MDT in both Primary and Secondary Care as appropriate. · Take a proactive role in the formulation and provision of evidence based PPPGs relating to Crisis Intervention care. · Take a lead role in ensuring the service for patients with an Acute Mental Health problem or distress or condition is in line with best practice guidelines and the Safer Better Healthcare Standards (HIQA, 2012). Patient / Client Advocate The Clinical Nurse Specialist (Crisis Resolution Mental Health) will: · Communicate, negotiate and represent patient’s family and/or carer values and decisions in relation to their condition in collaboration with MDT colleagues in both Primary and Secondary Care as appropriate. · Develop and support the concept of advocacy, particularly in relation to patient participation in decision making, thereby enabling informed choice of treatment options. · Respect and maintain the privacy, dignity and confidentiality of the patient, family and/or carer. · Establish, maintain and improve procedures for collaboration and cooperation between Acute Services, Primary Care and Voluntary Organisations as appropriate. · Proactively challenge any interaction which fails to deliver a quality service to patients. Education & Training The Clinical Nurse Specialist (Crisis Resolution Mental Health) will: · Maintain clinical competence in patient management within Crisis Intervention/resolution nursing, keeping up-to-date with relevant research to ensure the implementation of evidence based practice. · Provide the patient, family and/or carer with appropriate information and other supportive interventions to increase their knowledge, skill and confidence in managing their Mental Health Problem, Distress or condition. · Contribute to the design, development and implementation of education programmes and resources for the patient, family and/or carer in relation to Crisis Intervention/resolution care thus empowering them to self-manage their condition. · Provide mentorship and preceptorship for nursing colleagues as appropriate. · Participate in training programmes for nursing, MDT colleagues and key stakeholders as appropriate. · Create exchange of learning opportunities within the MDT in relation to evidence based Crisis Intervention/resolution care delivery through journal clubs, conferences, etc. · Develop and maintain links with Regional Centres for Nursing & Midwifery Education (RCNMEs), the Nursing and Midwifery Planning and Development Units (NMPDUs) and relevant third level Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) in the design, development and delivery of educational programmes in Crisis Intervention/resolution care. · Be responsible for addressing own continuing professional development needs. Audit & Research The Clinical Nurse Specialist (Crisis Resolution Mental Health) will: · Establish and maintain a register of patients with Mental Health Problems, Distress or conditions within Clinical Nurse Specialist (Crisis Resolution Mental Health) Caseload. · Maintain a record of clinically relevant data aligned to National Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) as directed and advised by the Area Director of Nursing. · Identify, initiate and conduct nursing and MDT audit and research projects relevant to the area of practice. · Identify, critically analyse, disseminate and integrate best evidence relating to transferring Crisis Intervention care into practice. · Contribute to nursing research on all aspects of Crisis Intervention/resolution care. · Use the outcomes of audit to improve service provision. · Contribute to service planning and budgetary processes through use of audit data and specialist knowledge. · Monitor, access, utilise and disseminate current relevant research to advise and ensure the provision of informed evidence based practice. Audit expected outcomes including: · Collate data which will provide evidence of the effectiveness of Clinical Nurse Specialist interventions undertaken. They should have a clinical nursing focus as well as a breakdown of activity - patients seen and treated. · Evaluate audit results and research findings to identify areas for quality improvement in collaboration with nursing management and MDT colleagues (Primary and Secondary Care). Consultant (including leadership in clinical practice) The Clinical Nurse Specialist (Crisis Resolution Mental Health) will: · Provide leadership in clinical practice and act as a resource and role model for Crisis Intervention/resolution practice. · Generate and contribute to the development of clinical standards and guidelines and support implementation. · Use specialist knowledge to support and enhance generalist nursing practice. · Develop collaborative working relationships with Clinical Nurse Specialist’s/Registered Advanced Nurse’s/Midwife Practitioner/MDT colleagues as appropriate, developing person centred care pathways to promote the integrated model of care delivery. · With the support of the Area Director of Nursing attend integrated care planning meetings as required. · Where appropriate develop and maintain relationships with specialist services in voluntary organisations which support patients in the community. · Liaise with other health service providers in the development and on-going delivery of the National Clinical Programme model of care. · Network with other Clinical Nurse Specialist (Crisis Resolution Mental Health) in related professional associations. Health & Safety: These duties must be performed in accordance with local organisational and the HSE health and safety polices. In carrying out these duties the employee must ensure that effective safety procedures are in place to comply with the Health, Safety and Welfare at Work Act (2005). Staff must carry out their duties in a safe and responsible manner in line with the local policy documents and as set out in the local safety statement, which must be read and understood. · Have a working knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply to the role for example, Standards for Healthcare, National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections, Hygiene Standards etc. and comply with associated HSE protocols for implementing and maintaining these standards as appropriate to the role. · Have a working knowledge of the Mental Health Legislation, Regulations and Mental Health Commission rules, codes and guidance documents. · To support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service. Quality, Risk and Safety Responsibilities It is the responsibility of all staff to: · Participate and cooperate with legislative and regulatory requirements with regard to quality, risk and safety · Participate and cooperate with local quality, risk and safety initiatives as required · Adequately identifies, assesses, manages and monitors risk within their area of responsibility · Participate and cooperate with internal and external evaluations of the organisation’s structures, services and processes as required, including but not limited to, The National Hygiene Audit, National Decontamination Audit, Health and Safety Audits and other audits specified by the HSE or other regulatory authority · Initiate, support and implement nursing quality improvement initiatives in their area which are in keeping with local organisational quality, risk and safety requirement · Contribute specialist expertise to the development of PPPGs and safe professional practice and adhere to relevant legislation, regulations and standards · Comply with Health Service Executive (HSE) Complaints Policy · Respond immediately and appropriately to ensure the safety of any service user that you are aware has been put at risk · Ensure completion of incident/near miss forms and clinical risk reporting · Adhere to department policies in relation to the care and safety of any equipment supplied and used to carry out the responsibilities of the role of Clinical Nurse Specialist (Crisis Resolution Mental Health) in care. Specific Responsibility for Best Practice in Hygiene Hygiene is defined as: “The practice that serves to keep people and environments clean and prevent infection. It involves the study of preserving one’s health, preventing the spread of disease, and recognising, evaluating and controlling health hazards. In the healthcare setting it incorporates the following key areas: environment and facilities, hand hygiene, catering, management of laundry, waste and sharps, and equipment” (HIQA, 2008; P2). It is the responsibility of all staff to ensure compliance with local organisational hygiene standards, guidelines and practices. Management/Administration: The Clinical Nurse Specialist (Crisis Resolution Mental Health) will: · Provide an efficient, effective and high quality nursing service, respecting the needs of each service user, family and/or carer · Effectively manage time and caseload in order to meet changing and developing service needs · Continually monitor the nursing service to ensure it reflects current service user and organisational needs · Implement and manage identified changes · Ensure that confidentiality in relation to service user records is maintained · Understand the need to represent the specialist nursing service at local, national and international fora as required · Maintain accurate and contemporaneous records and data on all matters pertaining to the planning, management, delivery and evaluation of nursing specialist care and ensure that this service is in line with HSE requirements. · Contribute to the service planning process as appropriate and as directed by the Director of Nursing/Line Manager · To support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service. The above Job Specification is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. Eligibility Criteria Qualifications and/ or experience Candidates must have at the latest date of application: 1. Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc. (a) i) Be a registered nurse on the active Register of Nurses and Midwives held by An Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland) or be eligible to be so registered. And ii) Be registered in the Psychiatric Division of the register of Nurses and Midwives Board of Ireland (by An Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann) register for which the application is been made or be entitled to be so registered. OR iii) In exceptional circumstances, which will be assessed on a case by case basis be registered in another Division of the register of Nurses and Midwives. And iv) Have a minimum of 1 years’ post registration full time experience or an aggregate of 1 years’ full time experience in the division of the register in which the application is being made (taking into account (ii) (iii) if relevant) And v) Have a minimum of 1 years’ experience or an aggregate of 1 years’ full time experience in specialist area of Mental Health Crisis Team Adult Care. And vi) Have successfully completed a post registration programme of study, as certified by the education provider which verifies that the applicant has achieved a Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI), National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) major academic Level 9 or higher award that is relevant to the specialist area of care (equivalent to 60 ECTS or above), and in line with the requirements for specialist practice as set out by the National Council for Nursing and Midwifery 4th ed (2008). Alternatively provide written evidence from the Higher Education Institute that they have achieved the number of ECTS credits equivalent to a Level 9 or higher standard, relevant to the specialist area of care (equivalent to 60 ECTS or above), and in line with the requirements for specialist practice as set out by the National Council for Nursing and Midwifery 4th ed (2008). Crisis Intervention/Resolution in mental health care prior to application* (See **Note 1 below). And vii) Be required to demonstrate that they have continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to the specialist area. And viii) Have the ability to practice safely and effectively fulfilling his/her professional responsibility within his/her scope of practice ** Note 1 : For Nurses/Midwives who express an interest in CNS/CMS roles and who currently hold a level 8 educational qualification in the specialist area (equivalent to 60 ECTS or above), this qualification will be recognised up to September 2026. And (b) Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability, including a high standard of suitability and clinical, leadership, managerial and administrative capacity for the proper discharge of the duties of the office.. 2. Annual Registration (i) Practitioners must maintain live annual registration on the appropriate/relevant Division of the register of Nurses and Midwives maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann) for the role. And (ii) Confirm annual registration with NMBI to the HSE by way of the annual Patient Safety Assurance Certificate (PSAC). 4. Health Candidates for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. 5. Character Candidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character. Post Specific Requirements Crisis Intervention/Resolution Mental Health Demonstrate the necessary level of professional knowledge and experience across a wide range of disorders and dysfunctions and the management and care of these in line with the Clinical Nurse Specialist role core concepts of clinical focus, patient/client advocate, education and training, audit and research, consultant, across a number of settings. Professional Knowledge refers to appropriate care for this particular client group Demonstrate depth and breadth of Nursing/Midwifery experience in the specialist area of Crisis Intervention/resolution in Mental Health. · Have undertaken or agree to undertake, within an agreed timeframe, the Nurse Prescribing of Medicinal Products Certificate. · Formally apply for entry onto the Interim ONMSD CNS database (until the database is transferred to its permanent location) Skills, Competencies and/or Knowledge Professional Knowledge and Experience The Clinical Nurse Specialist (Crisis Resolution Mental Health) will: · Practice in accordance with relevant legislation and with regard to The Scope of Nursing & Midwifery Practice Framework (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland, 2015) and the Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics for Registered Nurses and Registered Midwives (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland, 2021) · Maintain a high standard of professional behaviour and be professionally accountable for actions/omissions. Take measures to continuously develop and maintain the competences required for specialist practice · Adhere to the Nursing & Midwifery values of Care, Compassion and Commitment (DoH, 2016) · Adhere to national, regional and local HSE PPPGs · Adhere to appropriate lines of authority within the nurse/midwife management structure. · Demonstrate practitioner competence and professionalism as it related to CNS · Demonstrate an awareness of current and emerging nursing strategies and policy in relation to the clinical/specialist area. · Demonstrate the ability to relate nursing research to nursing practice. · Demonstrate an awareness of HR policies and procedures including disciplinary procedures. · Demonstrate an awareness of relevant legislation and policy e.g., health and safety, infection control etc. · Demonstrate a commitment to continuing professional development. · Demonstrate a willingness to develop IT skills relevant to the role. Demonstrate: · An in-depth knowledge of the role of the Clinical Nurse Specialist (Crisis Intervention/Resolution Mental Health) · In-depth knowledge of the pathophysiology of Crisis Intervention/Resolution Mental Health. · The ability to undertake a comprehensive assessment of the patient with acute mental health problem/distress issues including taking an accurate history of their (Mental, physical health etc.) condition, risk profile and presenting problem. · The ability to employ appropriate diagnostic interventions to support clinical decision making and the patients’ self- management planning · The ability to formulate a plan of care based on findings and evidence based standards of care and practice guidelines. · The ability to follow up and evaluate a plan of care. · Knowledge of health promotion principles/coaching/self-management strategies that will enable service user/client to take greater control over decisions and actions that affect their health and wellbeing. · An understanding of the principles of clinical governance and risk management as they apply directly to the CNS role and the wider health service. · Evidence of teaching in the clinical area. · A working knowledge of audit and research processes. · Evidence of computer skills including use of Microsoft Word, Excel, E- mail, PowerPoint. Communication and Interpersonal Skills Demonstrate: · Emotionally intelligent communication skills · Ability to build and maintain relationships particularly in the context of personal and team relationships · Ability to present information in a clear and concise manner · Ability to provide constructive feedback to encourage future learning · Demonstrates the ability to influence others effectively Organisation and Management Skills: Demonstrate: · Evidence of effective organisational skills including awareness of appropriate resource management and the importance of value for money · Ability to plan and organise effectively · Ability to attain designated nursing service targets, manage deadlines and multiple activities · Ability to work autonomously · A willingness to be flexible in response to changing local/organisational requirements. Building & Maintaining Relationships including Team and Leadership skills Demonstrate: · The ability to work on own initiative as well as the ability to build and maintain relationships with MDT colleagues. · With the required support, demonstrate leadership in clinical practice · A knowledge of change management and team management skills · Adopts a collaborative approach to patient care by co-ordination of care/interventions and interdisciplinary team working. Commitment to providing a quality service: Demonstrate: · Awareness and respect for service user and family/carers’ views in relation to their care · A strong commitment to providing quality improvement programmes · The ability to conduct audits · Demonstrates integrity and ethical stance. · Demonstrate motivation, initiative and an innovative approach to job and service developments, is flexible and open to change. Analysing and Decision Making Demonstrate: · Adopts an overview of complex problems before generating solutions and anticipates implications · Effective analytical, problem solving and evidenced-based decision making skills · Uses a range of information sources and knows how to access relevant information to address issue. · Shows sound professional judgement in decision-making; applies research findings to improve nursing practice and processes. · Takes an overview of complex problems before generating solutions; anticipates implications / consequences of different solutions. Other Requirements Specific to the Post Will be indicated at expression of interest stage if applicable e.g. access to transport. Campaign Specific Selection Process Ranking/Shortlisting / Interview A ranking and or shortlisting exercise may be carried out on the basis of information supplied in your application form. The criteria for ranking and or shortlisting are based on the requirements of the post as outlined in the eligibility criteria and skills, competencies and/or knowledge section of this job specification. Therefore it is very important that you think about your experience in light of those requirements. Failure to include information regarding these requirements may result in you not being called forward to the next stage of the selection process. Those successful at the ranking stage of this process (where applied) will be placed on an order of merit and will be called to interview in ‘bands’ depending on the service needs of the organisation. Code of Practice The Health Service Executive will run this campaign in compliance with the Code of Practice prepared by the Commission for Public Service Appointments (CPSA). The Code of Practice sets out how the core principles of probity, merit, equity and fairness might be applied on a principle basis. The Code also specifies the responsibilities placed on candidates, facilities for feedback to applicants on matters relating to their application when requested, and outlines procedures in relation to requests for a review of the recruitment and selection process and review in relation to allegations of a breach of the Code of Practice. Additional information on the HSE’s review process is available in the document posted with each vacancy entitled “Code of Practice, Information for Candidates”. Codes of practice are published by the CPSA and are available on www.hse.ie/eng/staff/jobs in the document posted with each vacancy entitled “Code of Practice, Information for Candidates” or on www.cpsa.ie . The reform programme outlined for the Health Services may impact on this role and as structures change the job description may be reviewed. This job description is a guide to the general range of duties assigned to the post holder. It is intended to be neither definitive nor restrictive and is subject to periodic review with the employee concerned. Clinical Nurse Specialist (Mental Health) – General Adult / Rehabilitation/Crisis Resolution Terms and Conditions of Employment Tenure The initial vacancy is permanent and whole time. The post is pensionable. A panel may be created from which permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part time duration may be filled. The tenure of these posts will be indicated at “expression of interest” stage. Appointment as an employee of the Health Service Executive is governed by the Health Act 2004 and the Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Act 2004 and Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Amendment Act 2013. Remuneration The Salary Scale for the post is (as at 01/06/2024): €59,070 - €60,049 - €60,876 - €62,227 - €63,720 - €65,185 - €66,651 - €68,302 - €69,834 Working Week The standard working week applying to the post is to be confirmed at Job Offer stage. HSE Circular 003-2009 “Matching Working Patterns to Service Needs (Extended Working Day / Week Arrangements); Framework for Implementation of Clause 30.4 of Towards 2016” applies. Under the terms of this circular, all new entrants and staff appointed to promotional posts from Dec 16th 2008 will be required to work agreed roster / on call arrangements as advised by their line manager. Contracted hours of work are liable to change between the hours of 8am-8pm over seven days to meet the requirements for extended day services in accordance with the terms of the Framework Agreement (Implementation of Clause 30.4 of Towards 2016). Annual Leave The annual leave associated with the post will be confirmed at contracting stage. Superannuation This is a pensionable position with the HSE. The successful candidate will upon appointment become a member of the appropriate pension scheme. Pension scheme membership will be notified within the contract of employment. Members of pre-existing pension schemes who transferred to the HSE on the 01st January 2005 pursuant to Section 60 of the Health Act 2004 are entitled to superannuation benefit terms under the HSE Scheme which are no less favourable to those which they were entitled to at 31st December 2004. Age The Public Service Superannuation (Age of Retirement) Act, 2018* set 70 years as the compulsory retirement age for public servants. * Public Servants not affected by this legislation: Public servants joining the public service, or re-joining the public service with a 26 week break in service, between 1 April 2004 and 31 December 2012 (new entrants) have no compulsory retirement age. Public servants, joining the public service or re-joining the public service after a 26 week break, after 1 January 2013 are members of the Single Pension Scheme and have a compulsory retirement age of 70. Probation Every appointment of a person who is not already a permanent officer of the Health Service Executive or of a Local Authority shall be subject to a probationary period of 12 months as stipulated in the Department of Health Circular No.10/71. Mandated Person Children First Act 2015 As a mandated person under the Children First Act 2015 you will have a legal obligation: · To report child protection concerns at or above a defined threshold to TUSLA. · To assist Tusla, if requested, in assessing a concern which has been the subject of a mandated report. You will remain a mandated person for the duration of your appointment to your current post or for the duration of your appointment to such other post as is included in the categories specified in the Ministerial Direction. You will receive full information on your responsibilities under the Act on appointment. Infection Control Have a working knowledge of Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply to the role for example, Standards for Healthcare, National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections, Hygiene Standards etc. and comply with associated HSE protocols for implementing and maintaining these standards as appropriate to the role. Health & Safety It is the responsibility of line managers to ensure that the management of safety, health and welfare is successfully integrated into all activities undertaken within their area of responsibility, so far as is reasonably practicable. Line managers are named and roles and responsibilities detailed in the relevant Site Specific Safety Statement (SSSS). Key responsibilities include: · Developing a SSSS for the department/service[1], as applicable, based on the identification of hazards and the assessment of risks, and reviewing/updating same on a regular basis (at least annually) and in the event of any significant change in the work activity or place of work. · Ensuring that Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) is integrated into day-to-day business, providing Systems Of Work (SOW) that are planned, organised, performed, maintained and revised as appropriate, and ensuring that all safety related records are maintained and available for inspection. · Consulting and communicating with staff and safety representatives on OSH matters. · Ensuring a training needs assessment (TNA) is undertaken for employees, facilitating their attendance at statutory OSH training, and ensuring records are maintained for each employee. · Ensuring that all incidents occurring within the relevant department/service are appropriately managed and investigated in accordance with HSE procedures[2]. · Seeking advice from health and safety professionals through the National Health and Safety Function Helpdesk as appropriate. · Reviewing the health and safety performance of the ward/department/service and staff through, respectively, local audit and performance achievement meetings for example. Note : Detailed roles and responsibilities of Line Managers are outlined in local SSSS. [1] A template SSSS and guidelines are available on the National Health and Safety Function/H&S web-pages [2]See link on health and safety web-pages to latest Incident Management Policy
