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Cork University Hospital (CUH) has approximately 800 beds, and this will increase further to 1,000 beds on completion of the transfer of additional services to the CUH campus. CUH currently employs approximately 4,571 (WTE) staff of multiple professions and is the primary teaching hospital for the Faculty of Health and Science in University College Cork (UCC). UCC is the Academic partner of the South/South West Hospital Group. CUH has very strong relationships with each of the six schools within the Science Faculty of UCC, and this is a key area for future development to maximise the opportunities for both the service and academia. CUH is a recommended Major Trauma Centre for the Republic of Ireland due to the wide range of specialities delivered by the hospital – including Neurosciences, Cardiac Services, Orthopaedics, General Surgery, Renal, Internal Medicine, Vascular, Ophthalmology, Urology, Plastic Surgery, Maxillary-Facial, Paediatrics, Intensive Care, Oncology, Haematology, Obstetrics, Gynaecology, Neonatology and Emergency Medicine. CUH is J AG-accredited and is a Magnet4Europe Hospital. CUH is the tertiary referral centre for the HSE Southern area, and the supra-regional area of Limerick, Clare, Tipperary, Waterford and Kilkenny. CUH therefore acts as a regional centre for secondary and tertiary care for the catchment population of approx. 550,000 served by the HSE Southern area and a supra-regional centre for a total a population of 1.2 million. Six Health Regions have been established within the HSE, on the basis of the geographical boundaries agreed by the Government in July 2019 and they will be operational from 2024. Each Health Region will be tasked with population specific planning resourcing and delivery of health and social care services for the needs of its unique population. This will result in improved accountability and governance in terms of finance and performance, while also bringing decision-making closer to the frontline. Health Regions will enable and empower staff to provide services that are: • Integrated, locally planned and delivered • Easier to access and navigate • Available closer to home Health Regions are geographically-based units with clearly defined populations. They align community and hospital services within specific areas. The HSE will retain a strong but leaner central organisation, with more service provision developed at a local level. The HSE South West health region will manage and deliver all public health and social care services in Cork and Kerry. HSE South West includes all hospital and community healthcare services in the region. This includes: • South / South West Hospital Group S/SWHG • Cork Kerry Community Healthcare CKCH • Midlands Louth Meath Community Health Organisation • Community Healthcare Organisation Dublin North City and County The Department of Population and Public Health is also now aligned with this health region Services in the South West health region: HSE Services working within this region include: • Acute Hospitals • Primary care services • Community services • Social care services • Health and social care professionals • Voluntary sector services South / South West Hospital Group and Cork Kerry Community Healthcare will become part of HSE South West health region from 3rd March 2025 and the transition to the new structures will be taking place throughout 2025. Purpose of the Post The Staff Nurse General/Childrens will assess, plan, implement and evaluate care to the highest professional and ethical standards within the model of nursing care practiced in the relevant care setting. The staff nurse will provide holistic, person centred care, promoting optimum independence and enhancing the quality of life for service users.
Community Lead Post-natal Hub
Duties and Responsibilities: • Build and set up Post Natal Hub for Coombe Hospital within the Administrative function; to include all aspects of clinic management, staff management and training along with patient engagement • Setting up clinics linked to Post Natal Hub and all Clinics associated with the dept; to include, External, Naas, Daisy, Physio, Early Transfer Home, Community Clinics & Domino etc • Cancelling clinics as required • Oversight for timely scanning of documentation related to patient care both antenatally/postnatally. • Rescheduling clinics and raising communication to patients • Proactively manage and resolve issues or problems that may arise within the administrative function within Patients Services Please refer to full job descirption for a complete list of dutiies and responsibilities
Senior Physiotherapist
The Hospital is inviting applications for the following post: Senior Physiotherapist (Pelvic Health), Permanent, Part-time (0.63 WTE) *Interest in Women’s Health essential. Hours of work Normal working hours are 22 hours per week. Your contracted hours of work are liable to change between the hours of 8 am to 8 pm over 7 days to meet the requirements for extended day services in accordance with the terms of the Framework Agreement. Remuneration Remuneration is in accordance with the salary scale approved by the Department of effective from 1st August 2025. Current remuneration as follows: Senior: €63,912 - €75,254 pro rata per annum Please see attached job description for further information. Informal enquiries for this post can be made to Tara Murtagh, Physiotherapy Manager - contact details can be found in the attached job description. Intending applicants should submit an up to date CV and application form not later than 5pm Monday 5th January 2026.
DML Physiotherapist, Senior
Please Note: Location of Post Community Physiotherapy area. Dublin Midlands Health Region A panel will be formed as a result of this campaign from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration will be filled within Dublin Midlands Health Region Informal Enquiries We welcome enquiries about the role. Midlands IHA: Anne Lanigan Shaw, Physiotherapist Manager-in-Charge III (087)1254170, anne.laniganshaw@hse.ie IHA Dublin South West: Alva MacFadden, Physiotherapist Manager-in-Charge III (086)0257722 alva.macfadden1@hse.ie IHA Kildare West Wicklow Mark Nevin Interim Physiotherapist Manager (087) 3921349 mark.nevin@hse.ie IHA Dublin South City/West: Gillian Healy Interim Physiotherapist Manager-in-Charge III (087) 3707678 gillian.healy1@hse.ie Details of Service The Senior Physiotherapist, will form part of multidisciplinary teams covering both clinic, domiciliary and group based interventions within the following services: Primary Care Adults Integrated Care of Older Persons (ICPOP) Community Nursing Units Primary Care Paediatrics Community Neuro Rehab team Further post specific information will be provided to candidates at the “expression of interest” stage of the recruitment process.
Clinical Nurse Manager, Acute Medical Decision Unit/acute Floor, University Hospital
Details of Service Cork University Hospital (CUH) has approximately 800 beds and this will increase further to 1,000 beds on completion of the transfer of additional services to the CUH campus. CUH currently employs approximately 4,571 (WTE) staff of multiple professions and is the primary teaching hospital for the Faculty of Health and Science in University College Cork (UCC). UCC is the Academic partner of the South/South West Hospital Group. CUH has very strong relationships with each of the six schools within the Science Faculty of UCC and this is a key area for future development to maximise the opportunities for both the service and academia. CUH is one of only two Major Trauma Centres in the Republic of Ireland due to the wide range of specialties delivered by the hospital – including Neurosciences, Cardiac Services, Orthopaedics, General Surgery, Renal, Internal Medicine, Vascular, Ophthalmology, Urology, Plastic Surgery, Maxillary-Facial, Paediatrics, Intensive Care, Oncology, Haematology, Obstetrics, Gynaecology, Neonatology and Emergency Medicine. CUH is JAG accredited and is a Magnet4Europe Hospital. CUH is the tertiary referral centre for the HSE Southern area, and the supra regional area of Limerick, Clare, Tipperary, Waterford and Kilkenny. CUH therefore acts as a regional centre for secondary and tertiary care for the catchment population of approx. 550,000 served by the HSE Southern area and a supra-regional centre for a total a population of 1.2 million. Six Health Regions have been established within the HSE, on the basis of the geographical boundaries agreed by the Government in July 2019 and they will be operational from 2024. Each Health Region will be tasked with population specific planning resourcing and delivery of health and social care services for the needs of its unique population. This will result in improved accountability and governance in terms of finance and performance, while also bringing decision-making closer to the frontline. Health Regions will enable and empower staff to provide services that are: • Integrated, locally planned and delivered • Easier to access and navigate • Available closer to home Health Regions are geographically-based units with clearly defined populations. They align community and hospital services within specific areas. The HSE will retain a strong but leaner central organisation, with more service provision developed at a local level. The HSE South West health region will manage and deliver all public health and social care services in Cork and Kerry. HSE South West includes all hospital and community healthcare services in the region. This includes: • South / South West Hospital Group S/SWHG • Cork Kerry Community Healthcare CKCH • Midlands Louth Meath Community Health Organisation • Community Healthcare Organisation Dublin North City and County The Department of Population and Public Health is also now aligned with this health region Services in the South West health region: HSE Services working within this region include: • Acute Hospitals • Primary care services • Community services • Social care services • Health and social care professionals • Voluntary sector services South / South West Hospital Group and Cork Kerry Community Healthcare will become part of HSE South West health region from 3rd March 2025 and the transition to the new structures will be taking place throughout 2025. Purpose of the Post To be responsible for the management, care and treatment of service users, to ensure that the optimum standard of care is provided within the designated area(s) of responsibility. The primary role of the CNM 1 will be one of clinical and professional leadership and development in the nursing team, including the development of nursing staff by means of in-service training, orientation of new staff and arranging for clinical experience and supervision of student nurses where this is appropriate. Acute Floor The Acute Floor comprises of the Emergency Department, Acute Medical Assessment Unit, Acute Medical Decision Unit and the Bandon/Blackwater Suite. Acutely unwell medical patients are admitted to the Acute Floor on a 24/7 basis. There is a strong emphasis on multidisciplinary teamwork across the Acute Floor. Prompt assessment and treatment by the multidisciplinary team is a cornerstone of efficient and effective management of these patients and this post requires an individual with strong leadership and team skills. The CNM1 will participate actively in the Nursing Management structure by ‘acting up’ when required in all areas within the Acute Floor. The CNM1 will work closely with the Assistant Directors of Nursing and Senior Nursing Team across the Acute Floor to ensure patient safety and flow as part of the Emergency Medicine and Acute Care Directorate. Informal Enquiries We welcome enquiries about the role. Contact Siobhan Scanlon– Assistant Director of Nursing, Siobhan.scanlon@hse.ie / 0867872209 - for further information about the role Contact Tamara Broderick- People Resourcing, Tamara.broderick@hse.ie – for enquiries relating to the recruitment process
Clinical Nurse Manager, Ward B, University Hospital
Details of Service Cork University Hospital (CUH) has approximately 800 beds and this will increase further to 1,000 beds on completion of the transfer of additional services to the CUH campus. CUH currently employs approximately 4,571 (WTE) staff of multiple professions and is the primary teaching hospital for the Faculty of Health and Science in University College Cork (UCC). UCC is the Academic partner of the South/South West Hospital Group. CUH has very strong relationships with each of the six schools within the Science Faculty of UCC and this is a key area for future development to maximise the opportunities for both the service and academia. CUH is a designated Major Trauma Centre for the Republic of Ireland due to the wide range of specialties delivered by the hospital – including Neurosciences, Cardiac Services, Orthopaedics, General Surgery, Renal, Internal Medicine, Vascular, Ophthalmology, Urology, Plastic Surgery, Maxillary-Facial, Paediatrics, Intensive Care, Oncology, Haematology, Obstetrics, Gynaecology, Neonatology and Emergency Medicine. CUH is the tertiary referral centre for the HSE Southern area, and the supra regional area of Limerick, Clare, Tipperary, Waterford and Kilkenny. CUH therefore acts as a regional centre for secondary and tertiary care for the catchment population of approx. 550,000 served by the HSE Southern area and a supra-regional centre for a total a population of 1.2 million. Six Health Regions have been established within the HSE, on the basis of the geographical boundaries agreed by the Government in July 2019 and they will be operational from 2024. Each Health Region will be tasked with population specific planning resourcing and delivery of health and social care services for the needs of its unique population. This will result in improved accountability and governance in terms of finance and performance, while also bringing decision-making closer to the frontline. Health Regions will enable and empower staff to provide services that are: • Integrated, locally planned and delivered • Easier to access and navigate • Available closer to home Health Regions are geographically-based units with clearly defined populations. They align community and hospital services within specific areas. The HSE will retain a strong but leaner central organisation, with more service provision developed at a local level. The HSE South West health region will manage and deliver all public health and social care services in Cork and Kerry. HSE South West includes all hospital and community healthcare services in the region. This includes: • South / South West Hospital Group S/SWHG • Cork Kerry Community Healthcare CKCH • Midlands Louth Meath Community Health Organisation • Community Healthcare Organisation Dublin North City and County The Department of Population and Public Health is also now aligned with this health region Services in the South West health region: HSE Services working within this region include: • Acute Hospitals • Primary care services • Community services • Social care services • Health and social care professionals • Voluntary sector services South / South West Hospital Group and Cork Kerry Community Healthcare will become part of HSE South West health region from 3rd March 2025. Purpose of the Post The post of CNM 2 has a pivotal role in service planning, co-ordinating, and managing activity and resources within the clinical area. The main responsibilities are: quality assurance, resource management, staffing and staff development, practice development, facilitating communication and professional / clinical leadership. Ward 5B Ward 5B is a 20 bedded ward which includes a four-bedded acute respiratory care unit. Respiratory patients have both acute and chronic conditions such as COPD, Asthma, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Interstitial Lung Disease and Cystic Fibrosis. Informal Enquiries We welcome enquiries about the role. Contact Nora Twomey – Assistant Director of Nursing, Nora.twomey@hse.ie 087 2186170 - for further information about the role Contact Tamara Broderick - People Resourcing, Tamara.broderick@hse.ie – for enquiries relating to the recruitment process
Dosimetrist, Basic Grade, University Hospital
Dosimetrist The person appointed to this post will work within the Medical Physics Department as part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering radiation therapy services, primarily to cancer patients in the HSE-South and South West region. Together with the radiotherapy physicists the Dosimetrist will participate in the development of new techniques as technological and process changes occur and participate in staff education and training as well as departmental research and support of clinical trials The person appointed to this post will provide treatment planning services primarily to external beam radiotherapy patients. Currently, in the Glandore Centre at Cork University Hospital, VMAT, dMLC, SABR and SRS treatment techniques are used for radiotherapy which include a range of treatment sites. Health Regions Six Health Regions have been established within the HSE, on the basis of the geographical boundaries agreed by the Government in July 2019 and they will be operational from 2024. Each Health Region will be tasked with population specific planning resourcing and delivery of health and social care services for the needs of its unique population. This will result in improved accountability and governance in terms of finance and performance, while also bringing decision-making closer to the frontline. Health Regions will enable and empower staff to provide services that are: · Integrated, locally planned and delivered · Easier to access and navigate · Available closer to home Health Regions are geographically-based units with clearly defined populations. They align community and hospital services within specific areas. The HSE will retain a strong but leaner central organisation, with more service provision developed at a local level. The HSE South West health region will manage and deliver all public health and social care services in Cork and Kerry . HSE South West includes all hospital and community healthcare services in the region. This includes: · South / South West Hospital Group S/SWHG · Cork Kerry Community Healthcare CKCH The Department of Population and Public Health is also now aligned with this health region. Services in the South West health region HSE Services working within this region include: · Acute Hospitals · Primary care services · Community services Social care services · Health and social care professionals · Voluntary sector services South / South West Hospital Group and Cork Kerry Community Healthcare became part of HSE South West health region on 3rd March, 2025, and the transition to the new structures will be taking place throughout 2025. The post holder will work closely with those within the Medical Physics Department as part of a multi-disciplinary team, radiation oncologists, radiotherapy physicists, clinical leads, HSCP professionals and nursing staff.
Clinical Nurse Specialist, Herceptin In The Home, University Hospital
Details of Service Cork University Hospital (CUH) has approximately 800 beds and this will increase further to 1,000 beds on completion of the transfer of additional services to the CUH campus. CUH currently employs approximately 4,571 (WTE) staff of multiple professions and is the primary teaching hospital for the Faculty of Health and Science in University College Cork (UCC). UCC is the Academic partner of the South/South West Hospital Group. CUH has very strong relationships with each of the six schools within the Science Faculty of UCC and this is a key area for future development to maximise the opportunities for both the service and academia. CUH is a recommended Major Trauma Centre for the Republic of Ireland due to the wide range of specialties delivered by the hospital – including Neurosciences, Cardiac Services, Orthopaedics, General Surgery, Renal, Internal Medicine, Vascular, Ophthalmology, Urology, Plastic Surgery, Maxillary-Facial, Paediatrics, Intensive Care, Oncology, Haematology, Obstetrics, Gynaecology, Neonatology and Emergency Medicine. CUH is the tertiary referral centre for the HSE Southern area, and the supra regional area of Limerick, Clare, Tipperary, Waterford and Kilkenny. CUH therefore acts as a regional centre for secondary and tertiary care for the catchment population of approx. 550,000 served by the HSE Southern area and a supra-regional centre for a total a population of 1.2 million. Six Health Regions have been established within the HSE, on the basis of the geographical boundaries agreed by the Government in July 2019 and they will be operational from 2024. Each Health Region will be tasked with population specific planning resourcing and delivery of health and social care services for the needs of its unique population. This will result in improved accountability and governance in terms of finance and performance, while also bringing decision-making closer to the frontline. Health Regions will enable and empower staff to provide services that are: • Integrated, locally planned and delivered • Easier to access and navigate • Available closer to home Health Regions are geographically-based units with clearly defined populations. They align community and hospital services within specific areas. The HSE will retain a strong but leaner central organisation, with more service provision developed at a local level. The HSE South West health region will manage and deliver all public health and social care services in Cork and Kerry. HSE South West includes all hospital and community healthcare services in the region. This includes: • South / South West Hospital Group S/SWHG • Cork Kerry Community Healthcare CKCH • Midlands Louth Meath Community Health Organisation • Community Healthcare Organisation Dublin North City and County The Department of Population and Public Health is also now aligned with this health region Services in the South West health region: HSE Services working within this region include: • Acute Hospitals • Primary care services • Community services • Social care services • Health and social care professionals • Voluntary sector services South / South West Hospital Group and Cork Kerry Community Healthcare will become part of HSE South West health region from 3rd March 2025. Purpose of the Post The CNS post holder will deliver care in line with the five core concepts of the role set out in the Framework for the Establishment of Clinical Nurse Specialist Posts, 4th edition, National Council for the Professional Development of Nursing and Midwifery (NCNM) 2008. Caseload The CNS will focus initially on the following service user groups: Adult patients aged 16 years and older attending Cancer Services. The concepts are: o Clinical Focus (Direct and Indirect Care) o Service user/client Advocacy o Education and Training o Audit and Research o Consultancy (including leadership in clinical practice) Informal Enquiries We welcome enquiries about the role. Contact Jane Shanahan–Assistant Director of Nursing, jane.shanahan@hse.ie /0873841436 - for further information about the role Contact Ann- Marie O’Keeffe- People Resourcing, annmarie.okeeffe2@hse.ie – for enquiries relating to the recruitment process
Multi-Task Attendant
Remuneration The salary scale for the post is: €35,788 €37,252 €38,794 €39,204 €40,211 €41,082 €42,336 €43,636 €44,984 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. Key Working Relationships Catering Services: Catering Officers Senior Chef, Chef Grade 1 Catering Administration Support Services Non Clinical Services Manager Assistant Support Services Managers Hygiene Audit Supervisor Purpose of the Post To provide high quality Multi Task Attendant (MTA) services and functions at Regional Hospital Mullingar. Catering Services Principal Duties and Responsibilities The Multi Task Attendant will be required to: Professional Responsibilities: • Work in an assigned service area, Catering Services, in order to respond to service needs in the most efficient and effective way. • Be responsible for undertaking duties to required standards in all designated areas and maintain appropriate documentation in line with national and local policies and regulations as relevant to the role ensuring: o The agreed standard of cleanliness and hygiene are maintained in all areas. o All cleaning requirements are undertaken using the approved cleaning materials and processes. o Specific instructions are followed during operation of all equipment. o Appropriate segregation and safe disposal of waste to designated areas is undertaken. o The use of designated cleaning products with caution, following guidelines appropriate to their use and ensuring all cleaning materials are used economically. Products will be kept in a locked cupboard or room when not in use. o Adherence to Health and Safety Guidelines and obligations at all times. Putting away the deliveries for consumables, chemicals and food products according to HACCP principles and Health and Safety Guidelines. Assist the chefs in preparation, cooking and serving food for patients, staff and satellite units. Producing food according to standard recipes and methods. Preparation of modified foods as required. Using established opening and closing procedures for Staff dining room and CPU and ensuring they are adhered to. • Be responsible for undertaking Catering Duties including the production and distribution of meals as assigned and associated environmental and hygiene duties in compliance with local and national relevant standards. o Producing, presenting and distributing meals and other catering related services to patients and staff as required. o Ensure work practice is in line with all hygiene and Health and Safety procedures, including Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) guidelines. o Undertake duties including counter service ensuring agreed portion controls and customer satisfaction. o Assist with special functions. o Be responsible for undertaking hygiene and environmental duties to required standards in all designated areas and maintain appropriate documentation in line with national and local policies and regulations as relevant to the role including dishwashing, pot washing, cleaning of equipment etc and maintaining required documentation per HACCP cleaning schedules and checklists. General Responsibilities: • Attend for duty as assigned by the relevant department line manager or supervisor and at such hours as he or she determines from time to time. • Take direction and guidance from Management and Senior Staff in relation to all duties. • Report any equipment faults or risks to person in charge and ensure all equipment is stored safely. • Demonstrate dignity, courtesy and professionalism at all times in undertaking the duties of the role. • Assist in the provision of a quality service and work in line with national and locally devised policies and regulations. • Maintain the confidentiality of all information made available to him or her during the course of his or her work. • Maintain required standard of record keeping including checklists and any other documentation as relevant to the role (HACCP). • Maintain required standard of appropriate and clean uniform. Education and Training • Participate in training courses as specified by the HSE, to maintain an up to date knowledge of technology, communications and health care regulations. Risk Management, Infection Control and Health and Safety • The post holder is responsible for ensuring that they comply with infection control and other relevant policies, procedures and protocols or guidelines (PPPGs). • The post holder is responsible for ensuring that they become familiar with the requirements of all relevant Policies and Procedures. • Be familiar with the use of firefighting equipment and fire and safety regulations in operation in the department. • Have a working knowledge of Health and Safety Legislation, including the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act (2005), Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations (2007) and a good level of knowledge regarding all other health and safety legislation. • In line with the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act, 2005 all staff must comply with all safety regulations and audits. • Have a working knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards and HACCP 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. • Use protective clothing and equipment as necessary during the course of duty in accordance with the Health and Welfare at Work Acts 1989 and 1985 and observe all other safety procedures currently in force. He or she shall carry out such duties as may be assigned to him or her from time to time. • The post holder must cooperate with management, attend Health and Safety related training and not undertake any task for which they have not been authorised and adequately trained. • The post holder is required to bring to the attention of a responsible person any perceived shortcoming in safety arrangements or any defects in work equipment. • All accidents and incidents must be reported immediately. The above Job Description 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 or her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. Support Services Principal Duties and Responsibilities The Multi Task Attendant will be required to: Professional Responsibilities: • Work in an assigned service area, Support Services, in order to respond to service needs in the most efficient and effective way. • Be responsible for carrying a bleep as relevant to the role, providing supporting service response relating to fire evacuation and emergency plans as required. • Be contactable at all times when on duty. • Be responsible for undertaking hygiene and environmental duties to required standards in all designated areas and maintain appropriate documentation in line with national and local policies and regulations as relevant to the role ensuring: o The agreed standard of cleanliness and hygiene are maintained in all areas. o All cleaning requirements are undertaken using the approved cleaning materials and processes. o The appropriate use and care of equipment including floor scrubber and buffer or other equipment as relevant to the role. o Specific instructions are followed during operation of all equipment. o Appropriate segregation and safe disposal of waste to designated areas is undertaken. o All required documentation including audit and assurance documentation for hygiene functions is maintained accurately and available for inspection as required. o The use of designated cleaning products with caution, following guidelines appropriate to their use and ensuring all cleaning materials are used economically. Products will be kept in a locked cupboard or room when not in use. These supplies should be monitored to ensure appropriate stock levels are maintained. o Adherence to Health and Safety Guidelines and obligations at all times. • Be responsible for MTA duties including transportation of patients to and from service areas and departments, transfer of equipment, medicines, specimens, medical gases or oxygen, medical charts or otherwise as required and relevant to the role. o To undertake mortuary related duties and ensure all associated documentation is completed as required. o Assist with the manual handling and personal care of patients as relevant to the role and support direct and indirect care of patients under supervision where required. • Be responsible for undertaking Catering Duties including the distribution of meals as assigned and associated environmental and hygiene duties in compliance with local and national relevant standards. o Presenting and distributing meals and other catering related services to patients, staff and the general public as required. o Ensure work practice is in line with all hygiene and Health and Safety procedures, including Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) guidelines. o Undertake duties including counter service ensuring agreed portion controls and customer satisfaction. o Assist with special functions. o Be responsible for undertaking hygiene and environmental duties to required standards in all designated areas and maintain appropriate documentation in line with national and local policies and regulations as relevant to the role including dishwashing, pot washing, cleaning of equipment etc and maintaining required documentation per HACCP cleaning schedules and checklists. General Responsibilities: • Support the principle that the care of the patient comes first at all times. • Maintain throughout the Ireland East Hospital Group awareness of the primacy of the patient in relation to all hospital activities. • Attend for duty as assigned by the relevant department line manager or supervisor and at such hours as he or she determines from time to time. • Take direction and guidance from Management in relation to all duties and human resources issues at all times. • Report any equipment faults or risks to person in charge and ensure all equipment is stored safely. • Demonstrate dignity, courtesy and professionalism at all times in undertaking the duties of the role. • Facilitate and encourage good industrial relations at all times. • Assist in the provision of a quality service and work in line with national and locally devised policies and regulations. • Maintain the confidentiality of all information made available to him or her during the course of his or her work. • Maintain required standard of record keeping including checklists and any other documentation as relevant to the role. Education and Training • Participate in training courses as specified by the HSE, to maintain an up to date knowledge of technology, communications and health care regulations. Risk Management, Infection Control and Health and Safety • The post holder is responsible for ensuring that they comply with infection control and other relevant policies, procedures and protocols or guidelines (PPPGs). • The post holder is responsible for ensuring that they become familiar with the requirements of all relevant Policies and Procedures. • Be familiar with the use of firefighting equipment and fire and safety regulations in operation in the department. • Have a working knowledge of Health and Safety Legislation, including the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act (2005), Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations (2007) and a good level of knowledge regarding all other health and safety legislation. • In line with the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act, 2005 all staff must comply with all safety regulations and audits. • Have a working knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards and HACCP 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. • Use protective clothing and equipment as necessary during the course of duty in accordance with the Health and Welfare at Work Acts 1989 and 1985 and observe all other safety procedures currently in force. He or she shall carry out such duties as may be assigned to him or her from time to time. • The post holder must cooperate with management, attend Health and Safety related training and not undertake any task for which they have not been authorised and adequately trained. • The post holder is required to bring to the attention of a responsible person any perceived shortcoming in safety arrangements or any defects in work equipment. • All accidents and incidents must be reported immediately. The above Job Description 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 or her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. Eligibility Criteria Each candidate must, at the latest date for receipt of completed application form for the post: Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc (a) Candidates must, on the latest date for receipt of application, hold: (i) Possess the relevant QQI Further Education and Training (FET) Level 5 Certificate in Health Service Skills OR (ii) FETAC Level 5 Certificate in Healthcare Support OR (iii) A relevant healthcare qualification OR (iv) Be currently employed as an Attendant, Multi Task or a comparable role and be willing to undertake a QQI or FET Level 5 programme in Health Service Skills or equivalent AND (b) Candidates must have the personal competence and capacity to properly discharge the duties of the role. 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. Character Candidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character. Skills, competencies and or knowledge Professional Knowledge • Demonstrate evidence of knowledge of EHO, HIQA and HACCP regulations and the requirements in this role to adhere to same. • Demonstrate knowledge to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the role. • Demonstrate knowledge in the area of healthcare. • Demonstrate an ability to apply knowledge to best practice. • Demonstrate a commitment to continuing professional development. • Demonstrate ability to work under pressure. • Demonstrate a commitment to assuring high standards and strive for a patient centred service. Teamwork skills • Demonstrate ability to work as part of a multi disciplinary team. • Demonstrate motivation and an innovative approach to job. • Demonstrate ability to present a neat and tidy appearance. • Demonstrate ability to carry out instructions and appreciate the importance of providing quality care to patients. Planning and Organising • Demonstrate evidence of ability to plan work effectively and efficiently. • Demonstrate flexible approach to working hours and rostering for example unsocial hours, shift work, night duty, on call, positive attitude to work. • Demonstrate ability to work on own initiative. Patient and Customer Focus • Demonstrate a focus on quality. • Demonstrate evidence of ability to empathise with and treat patients, relatives and colleagues with dignity and respect. • Demonstrate motivation to fulfil the role and contribute to improving the service. • Demonstrate the ability to maintain confidentiality. Communication and Interpersonal Skills • Demonstrate effective communication skills including the ability to present information in a clear and concise manner. • Demonstrate ability to communicate with colleagues in a professional and respectful manner. • Demonstrate ability to communicate with patients in a compassionate, respectful and dignified manner. • Possess a competent level of spoken and written English. • Demonstrate ability to listen openly, using questions to check understanding and avoid misinterpretation.
Clerical Officer, Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Renal, Diabetes And Endocrine Directorate
Job Purpose: We are recruiting for a permanent Grade III Clerical Officer. The purpose of the Clerical Officer Grade III is to provide exceptional service delivery within the CVRRE Directorate in consideration of Patient Care and the Departmental Administration Team. The Clerical Officer Grade III will ensure that all duties, roles and responsibilities are completed to the required operational standards in line with the competency framework. For informal enquiries, please contact Sandra Kiernan, SandraKiernan@mater.ie, Administration Team Manager (ATM), CVRRE Directorate. We reserve the right to close this competition early if we receive a high volume of applications.
