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Clinical Nurse Manager 1 (Renal Dialysis Unit) Job Specification & Terms and Conditions Midlands Regional Hospital Tullamore MRHT-06-26-262 There is currently two whole-time and one part-time permanent vacancies available in Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore Informal Enquiries We welcome enquiries about the role. Contact Name & Title: Ms. Noreen Galvin – Clinical Nurse Manager 3, Tel: 057 93 58735 Email: Noreen.Galvin@hse.ie HR Point of Contact HSE Dublin and Midlands Region is committed to providing information and services which are accessible to all, if you require accessibility assistance throughout any stage of the recruitment process, please contact: Nincy Philip Assistant Staff Officer Human Resources - Oifigeach Cúnta Foirne Acmhainní Daonna Ríomhphost/E-mail: nincy.philip@hse.ie Post Specific Requirements
MRHP-- - Clinical Nurse Manager, Endoscopy
Clinical Nurse Manager 1 - Endoscopy MRHP-06-26-261 Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise Location of Post: Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise There is currently one specified purpose (until the 30th of November 2026) , whole-time Clinical Nurse Manager 1 - Endoscopy vacancy available in the Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise. A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for a Clinical Nurse Manager 1 - Endoscopy from which current and future, specified purpose vacancies of full-time or part-time duration may be filled. Informal Enquiries: For further information about the role, please contact: Ciara McHugh Assistant Director of Nursing Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise Email: ciara.mchugp@hse.ie Tel: 057 869 6091 HR Point of Contact: The HSE Dublin and Midlands is committed to providing information and services which are accessible to all, if you require accessibility assistance throughout any stage of the recruitment process, please contact: Hermaye McCallion HR Recruitment Officer HSE Dublin and Midlands Email: hermaye.mccallion@hse.ie Tel: 087 125 9086 Purpose of the Post: The primary role of the Clinical Nurse Manager 1 – Endoscopy will be one of clinical and professional leadership, and development in the nursing team, including the development of advanced clinical skills by means of in-service training, orientation of new staff and provision of clinical support. The post holder will have specific responsibility for the education, the development and implementation of policy and procedures, profession development and mentoring of staff to ensure staff meeting the required competency to deliver on the agreed standards for patients accessing care via the Endoscopy Department pathway. The Clinical Nurse Manager 1 – Endoscopy will be liable to work over a 5/5 period and reports to the Clinical Nurse Manager 2 / Clinical Nurse Manager 3 operationally. Overall reporting relationship to the Assistant Director of Nursing for Surgical Services at the Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Responsible for the management, care and treatment of service users, to ensure that the optimum standard of care is provided within the designated area of responsibility. Eligibility Criteria, Qualifications and / or Experience: 1. Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc. (a) Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition: - (i) Are registered in the General Division of the Register of Nurses & Midwives maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland [NMBI] (Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann) or entitled to be so registered. AND (ii) Have at least 3 years post registration full-time experience (or an aggregate of 3 years post registration full-time experience) of which 1 year post registration full-time experience (or an aggregate of 1 year post registration full-time experience) must be in the speciality area of Endoscopy. AND (iii) Have the clinical, managerial and administrative capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role. AND (iv) Candidates must demonstrate evidence of Continuing Professional Development. 2. Annual Registration (i) On appointment, practitioners must maintain live annual registration on the relevant division of the Register of Nurses & Midwives maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland [NMBI] (Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann). AND (ii) Confirm annual registration with NMBI to the HSE by way of the annual Patient Safety Assurance Certificate (PSAC). 3. 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. 4. Character Candidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character. Post Specific Requirements: Demonstrate depth and breadth of experience in Endoscopy Nursing, Diagnostic and Therapeutic. Demonstrate knowledge of national guidance on the decontamination of endoscopes and associated equipment. Must have completed or willing to undertake relevant Foundation Course, Endoscopy / Decontamination.
General Operative
Your Recipe For a Rewarding Career Starts Here! Why Dawn Farms? We can offer an excellent opportunity to be part of a world-class team offering permanent, full-time positions with set hours and plenty of opportunity for further training, development and career opportunities should you wish to progress further. Our culture is one of inclusiveness and diversity with a constant drive and focus for continuous improvement throughout our business. Our production plants are located in Naas, Co Kildare with easy access via public transport. About Us Dawn Farms is the largest dedicated supplier of cooked meat and plant-based ingredients and fermented products outside of the US supplying world leading brands across more than 44 markets from our two state of the art plant facilities based in Naas. We also have manufacturing facilities in the UK and Germany. Dawn Farms is one of the largest employers in Naas, Co Kildare with a strong culture of diversity and inclusion. Job Purpose Dawn Farms is currently seeking for General Operatives to join our Production Teams. You will play an integral part of the team in ensuring the highest level of hygiene, food safety and health and safety standards are met. Positions: Full-Time Location: Naas, Co. Kildare. Salary: €14.15 - €18.39 per hour (overtime opportunities available) Role Responsibilities & Duties
Occupational Therapist, Senior
There is currently onepermanent 0.4 WTE (14 hours) vacancy available in Community Neurorehabilitation Team, Gilbert Centre, Fair St., Mallow, P51 AT86. A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Occupational Therapist, Senior from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose Community Neuro-Rehabilitation vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. Details of the Service: As part of the 'National Strategy and Policy for the Provision of Neuro-Rehabilitation Services in Ireland – Implementation Framework 2019-2021, the HSE are developing networks of Neuro-Rehabilitation Services. The overarching aim of the Strategy is the development of Neuro-Rehabilitation services to improve outcomes for people by providing safe, high quality, person-centred Neuro-Rehabilitation at the lowest appropriate level of complexity. This must be integrated across the care pathway and provided as close to home as possible. These services are to be configured into population based Managed Clinical Rehabilitation Networks (MCRNs). The new model would see the introduction of a multi-tiered system, with access to services based on clinically assessed need. This means that instead of people being referred to a single service, they are now referred to a network of services and can access services within the network based on their need. All referrals to the network are received on a standardised referral form and are processed through a single point of entry through the Network Rehabilitation Coordinator role. Services would work together across organisational boundaries with people moving across the continuum of care seamlessly based on their needs. The MCRN model consists of a multi-tiered system of Neuro-Rehabilitation services and the Community Neuro-Rehabilitation Team (CNRT) provides a critical link in the care pathway by facilitating early discharge and continuity from both acute and post-acute rehabilitation facilities. The CNRT is an inter-disciplinary therapy team providing a specialised service for adults with a range of progressive or acquired neurological conditions. This is a multi-professional team including a Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy, Psychology, Social Work, Nursing and Administrative staff. This team will provide assessment and intensive therapy to people in both their own homes and in a clinic based setting for up to a period of 12 weeks. This service will provide people with earlier access to specialist rehabilitation close to home. The team provide a person centred service, improving people’s quality of life and working together to support people with neuro-rehabilitative needs. As this team is part of the Managed Clinical Rehabilitation Network, the newly established Community Neuro-rehabilitation Team will have a significant role to play with respect to evaluation of the service and contributing to further development of the team and the wider Managed Clinical Rehabilitation Network. Purpose of the Post: We welcome informal enquiries about the role: Name: Donal O’Callaghan Role: Operational Team Lead, Community Neuro Rehabilitation Team Cork/Kerry Email: donal.ocallaghan@hse.ie Telephone: 086-7871244 For more information regarding this post, please download the attached supporting documentation. Please allow sufficient time to submit your application form before the deadline. It is recommended that you have the most recent version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox on your PC/Laptop. For technical issues please contact Valentine Healy at Valentine.Healy1@hse.ie.
Clinical Nurse Manager, Skills Facilitator, Paediatrics, 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 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 2024/2025. Each Health Region is 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 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 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 has 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 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. Clinical Skills Facilitator The Clinical Skills Facilitator provides clinical support to nurses in becoming competent, skilled and professional members of the multidisciplinary team who provide exemplary care to our service users. The Clinical Skills Facilitator also supports nurses in developing clinical skills and competencies in order to fulfil their roles and responsibilities in an ever-changing health service. The role centres on the identification, support and provision of learning opportunities in clinical nursing practice. The core responsibilities for the role include: · Teaching clinical skills · Supporting students in practice · Assessing competence · Bridging theory and practice · Promoting safe practice · Facilitating reflective practice The post holder will demonstrate: · Strong clinical expertise in paediatrics · Teaching and mentoring ability · Good communication and emotional intelligence · Patience and adaptability · Ability to give constructive feedback Informal Enquiries We welcome enquiries about the role. Contact Diarmuid Nolan –Assistant Director of Nursing, Diarmuid.nolan@hse.ie /087 3653102 - for further information about the role Contact Tamara Broderick- People Resourcing, Tamara.broderick@hse.ie – for enquiries relating to the recruitment process
Occupational Therapist, Clinical Specialist
There is currently onepermanent 0.4 WTE (14 hours) vacancy available in the Community Neuro Rehabilitation Team, Baile Mhuire Day Centre, Balloonagh, Tralee, Co. Kerry V92 TC59. A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Occupational Therapist, Clinical Specialist from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose Community Neuro-Rehabilitation vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. Details of the Service: As part of the 'National Strategy and Policy for the Provision of Neuro-Rehabilitation Services in Ireland – Implementation Framework 2019-2021, the HSE are developing networks of Neuro-Rehabilitation Services. The overarching aim of the Strategy is the development of Neuro-Rehabilitation services to improve outcomes for people by providing safe, high quality, person-centred Neuro-Rehabilitation at the lowest appropriate level of complexity. This must be integrated across the care pathway and provided as close to home as possible. These services are to be configured into population based Managed Clinical Rehabilitation Networks (MCRNs). The new model would see the introduction of a multi-tiered system, with access to services based on clinically assessed need. This means that instead of people being referred to a single service, they are now referred to a network of services and can access services within the network based on their need. All referrals to the network are received on a standardised referral form and are processed through a single point of entry through the Network Rehabilitation Coordinator role. Services would work together across organisational boundaries with people moving across the continuum of care seamlessly based on their needs. The MCRN model consists of a multi-tiered system of Neuro-Rehabilitation services and the Community Neuro-Rehabilitation Team (CNRT) provides a critical link in the care pathway by facilitating early discharge and continuity from both acute and post-acute rehabilitation facilities. The CNRT is an inter-disciplinary therapy team providing a specialised service for adults with a range of progressive or acquired neurological conditions. This is a multi-professional team including a Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy, Psychology, Social Work, Nursing and Administrative staff. This team will provide assessment and intensive therapy to people in both their own homes and in a clinic based setting for up to a period of 12 weeks. This service will provide people with earlier access to specialist rehabilitation close to home. The team provide a person centred service, improving people’s quality of life and working together to support people with neuro- rehabilitative needs. As this team is part of the Managed Clinical Rehabilitation Network, the newly established Community Neuro-rehabilitation Team will have a significant role to play with respect to evaluation of the service and contributing to further development of the team and the wider Managed Clinical Rehabilitation Network. Purpose of the Post: We welcome informal enquiries about the role: Name: Donal O’Callaghan Role: Operational Team Lead, Community Neuro Rehabilitation Team Cork/Kerry Email: donal.ocallaghan@hse.ie Telephone: 086-7871244 For more information regarding this post, please download the attached supporting documentation. Please allow sufficient time to submit your application form before the deadline. It is recommended that you have the most recent version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox on your PC/Laptop. For technical issues please contact Valentine Healy at Valentine.Healy1@hse.ie.
Physiotherapist Clinical Specialist, University Maternity Hospital
Details of the Service Cork University Hospital (CUH) is the largest single multi-speciality hospital in Ireland. It is the only Level 1 Trauma Hospital in Ireland. Regional specialities include neurosurgery, plastics and burns, cystic fibrosis and cardiac surgery. It is the centre in Cork City and county for trauma orthopaedics. The Physiotherapy Department provides physiotherapy care within Cork University Hospital, St. Finbarr’s Hospital Rehabilitation Unit and Cork University Maternity Hospital. The service also provides weekend and on-call services respiratory and orthopaedic services under specific criteria. The postholder will be required to participate in this. Flexibility will be required with regard to the working week as the post holder may be required to give classes/cover clinics in the evening and at weekends. Cork University Maternity (CUMH) Hospital opened in 2007 and involved the amalgamation of maternity services from Erinville Hospital, St. Finbarr’s Maternity Hospital, Bon Secours Maternity Unit and gynaecology services from Cork University Hospital. The CUMH physiotherapy service provides an in- and outpatient service to the specialties of obstetrics, gynaecology and neonataology in CUMH as well as Colorectal and Urology in CUH. Currently working in the service, there is a Deputy Manager, Clinical Specialists for Mesh complications, Endometriosis and for Postnatal Hub, Seniors Physiotherapists and Staff Grades. This post is primarily to support the provision of service to patients with pelvic floor dysfunction. Purpose of the Post The initial post to be offered from this panel is to be part of the development of a new multidisciplinary team in the super regional Endometriosis service in CUMH. This will primarily involve the assessment and treatment of women who have a confirmed diagnosis of Endometriosis or who have been referred to the CUMH gynaecology service for assessment. This may require the successful candidate to work in multiple off-site locations to support this. They will also be expected to further develop policies and procedures around physiotherapy care of women in order to enhance the service delivered. For further information about the role, contact Liz Barry, Deputy Physiotherapy Manager, Cork University Hospital Tel: 021 4927 448 Email: Liz.barry1@hse.ie
Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Candidate, Paediatrics, 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 main purpose of the post is to develop the job description and supporting documentation under the direction of the Health Care Provider’s Advanced Practice Stakeholder Governance Group, to enable the individual nurse to meet the NMBI Criteria for Registration as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner as set out in Advanced Practice (Nursing) Standards and Requirements (NMBI, 2017). The individual will undertake the academic preparation and develop the clinical and leadership skills, competencies and knowledge required to meet the criteria to be registered as a RANP with NMBI. The scope of the cANP role must reflect the incremental development of expertise and as such, the cANP cannot deliver care as an autonomous practitioner. The individual will complete and submit the necessary documentation for registration as an RANP with NMBI. The value of the nursing contribution as a distinct profession must be safeguarded and articulated in the development of new services led by advanced nurse practitioners, complementing rather than replacing current services delivered by doctors (NMBI, 2017 p.9). The overall purpose of the post is to provide safe, timely, evidenced based nurse-led care to patients at an advanced nursing level. This involves undertaking and documenting a complete episode of patient care (assess, diagnose, plan, treat and discharge patients) according to collaboratively agreed protocols and scope of practice in the clinical setting demonstrating advanced clinical and theoretical knowledge, critical thinking, clinical leadership and decision making skills. The advanced practice role demonstrates a high degree of knowledge, skill and experience that is applied within the nurse-patient/client relationship to achieve optimal outcomes through critical analysis, problem solving and accurate decision making (NMBI, 2017). Central to this is the provision of quality care, a safe environment and processes for patients by the use of evidence based clinical guidelines that address patient expectations, promote wellness and evaluate care given. The role will provide clinical leadership and professional scholarship in order to develop nursing practice and health policy at local, regional and national level. The role will contribute to nursing research to shape and advance nursing practice, education and health care policy at local, national and international levels. Informal Enquiries We welcome enquiries about the role. Contact Diarmuid Nolan –Assistant Director of Nursing, diarmuid.nolan@hse.ie /0873653102 for further information about the role Contact Tamara Broderick - People Resourcing, tamara.broderick@hse.ie – for enquiries relating to the recruitment process
Business Development Coordinator
Business Development Coordinator Please note: the internal Job Title for this role is Proposal Development Coordinator. Location: Craigavon Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Mon-Fri) Salary: Competitive Business Unit : Clinical Services Open To : Internal and External Applicants Ref No.: HRJOB11614 The Role Join our growing team at Almac Clinical Services as a Proposal Development Coordinator , where you will play a key role in supporting global pharmaceutical clients and helping deliver high‑quality clinical supply solutions. Working as part of the Business Development team based in our global headquarters in Craigavon, you will be responsible for assisting with the management & growth of client accounts and ensuring continuity of service. The main objective of the position is to generate site specific and global technical proposals for clinical trial packaging and distribution based on client’s requirements, while accounting for changes in scope throughout the lifecycle of the project. You will work directly with Business Development Field Sales Managers and Clinical Services technical teams to develop packaging and distribution strategies, ensuring these are costed accurately in the proposal and within the required timeframe. As part of a busy team within a rapidly growing organisation, operating within a challenging industry you will benefit from the numerous personal and professional developmental opportunities available throughout the Almac group. Essential Criteria · Have eligibility to work in the UK OR possess a valid work permit that will allow you to take up full time employment in the UK · Degree level qualification (or equivalent) · Experience in a sales support role · Proven ability in building and maintaining customer relationships (For further information on essential and desirable criteria, please refer to the job description attached to the online job posting.) Work Pattern You will work 37.5 hours per week between Monday – Friday. The role is primarily office based, with flexible working and hybrid working options available (terms & conditions apply). Apply Now Apply online and tailor your CV to outline how you meet the role criteria. Please upload your CV in PDF format where possible. Closing Date We will no longer be accepting applications after 5pm on Thursday 18th June 2026.
Anatomical Pathology Technician
Purpose of the Post Anatomical Pathology Technicians (APTs) provide an essential service to Consultant Histopathologists via assistance at Post Mortem examinations/ Autopsies, and direct support/cover for the Senior Anatomical Pathology Technician, as appropriate. Principal Duties and Responsibilities Professional · The person holding this post is required to support the principle that the care of the patient comes first at all times and will approach their work with the flexibility and enthusiasm necessary to make this principle a reality for every patient to the greatest possible degree. · Maintain throughout the hospital awareness of the primacy of the patient in relation to all hospital activities. · Receive, identify and store bodies/deceased in secure and hygienic conditions. · Keep accurate records of the deceased and their property in the Mortuary Register and deal with certificates required for disposal and cremation. · Prepare and reconstitute bodies to agreed standards after ‘Post Mortem’ examination. · Arrange for relative and Gardai to identify and view the deceased, and deal sympathetically with bereaved persons. · Assist with the discharge of the deceased to authorised Funeral Directors in accordance with the law. · Establish and maintain liaison with Hospital staff, relatives, Funeral Director’s, Gardai and Medical staff. · Ensure that all Rites of various religious denominations are observed. · Perform the cleaning, disinfection and care of the Mortuary to ensure that it is hygienic, safe and efficient at all times. · Clean, Sterilise and maintain equipment and instruments required by the Pathologists. · Receive store and transmit specimens taken for analysis and Laboratory examination. · Assist Consultant Pathologists during post-mortem examinations. · Perform ‘Special Autopsy Techniques’ as taught and instructed. · Maintain stocks of disposable materials and of instruments necessary for the above procedures. To liaise with persons responsible for their provisions. · Be familiar with the management and disposal of pre-24 week pregnancy loss. · Participate in the training of junior/student/trainee APTs including participation in Anatomical Pathology Technology courses under the auspices of the Royal Institute of Public Health and Hygiene. · Educate other groups on Mortuary procedures, as required. · Document appropriate training received and ongoing education of Mortuary procedures, as appropriate. · Participate in professional development of Mortuary/Staff with support from the Hospital through self-learning and formal courses, or informal ‘on the job’ training. · Engage in educating and training undergraduates, interns and post-graduate students, as required. · Ensure that policy relating to the Department of Pathology is followed. · Ensure appropriate compliance with International and National guidelines and actively participate in appropriate quality control and quality assurance. · Ensure the provision of written procedures for all techniques performed. · Maintain documented policies and procedures including those related to technical processes associated with the Mortuary. · Maintain Health & Safety standards in the Mortuary work area, including observing Code of Practice for Fire & Accident polices. · Participate in the Major Emergency Plan according to Health Service Executive policy for deaths, multiple trauma or isolated incidents. · 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 perform other duties as appropriate to the office as maybe assigned from time to time by Hospital Management. KPIs · The identification and development of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) which are congruent with the Hospital’s service plan targets. · The development of Action Plans to address KPI targets. · Driving and promoting a Performance Management culture. · In conjunction with line manager assist in the development of a Performance Management system for your profession. · The management and delivery of KPIs as a routine and core business objective. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING GENERAL CONDITIONS: · Employees must attend fire lectures periodically and must observe fire orders. · All accidents within the Department must be reported immediately. · Infection Control Policies must be adhered to. · In line with the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act, 2005 all staff must comply with all safety regulations and audits. · In line with the Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Act 2004, smoking within the Hospital Campus is not permitted. · Hospital uniform code must be adhered to. · Provide information that meets the need of Senior Management. · To support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service. Risk Management, Infection Control, Hygiene Services and Health & Safety · The management of Risk, Infection Control, Hygiene Services and Health & Safety is the responsibility of everyone and will be achieved within a progressive, honest and open environment. · The post holder must be familiar with the necessary education, training and support to enable them to meet this responsibility. · The post holder has a duty to familiarise themselves with the relevant Organisational Policies, Procedures & Standards and attend training as appropriate in the following areas: o Continuous Quality Improvement Initiatives o Document Control Information Management Systems o Risk Management Strategy and Policies o Hygiene Related Policies, Procedures and Standards o Decontamination Code of Practice o Infection Control Policies o Safety Statement, Health & Safety Policies and Fire Procedure o Data Protection and confidentiality Policies · The post holder is responsible for ensuring that they become familiar with the requirements stated within the Risk Management Strategy and that they comply with the Group’s Risk Management Incident/Near miss reporting Policies and Procedures. · The post holder is responsible for ensuring that they comply with hygiene services requirements in your area of responsibility. Hygiene Services incorporates · environment and facilities, hand hygiene, catering, cleaning, the management of laundry, waste, sharps and equipment. · The post holder must foster and support a quality improvement culture through-out your area of responsibility in relation to hygiene services. · It is the post holder’s specific responsibility for Quality & Risk Management, Hygiene Services and Health & Safety; this will be clarified to you in the induction process and by your line manager. · The post holder must take reasonable care for his or her own actions and the effect that these may have upon the safety of others. · The post holder must cooperate with management, attend Health & 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 our safety arrangements or any defects in work equipment. · It is the post holder’s responsibility to be aware of and comply with the HSE Health Care Records Management/Integrated Discharge Planning (HCRM / IDP) Code of Practice. 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 1. Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc . (a) Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition: (i) Possess the Certificate in Mortuary Hygiene and Technology awarded by the Royal Society for Public Health, London (formerly the Royal Institute of Public Health & Hygiene, London) ( www.rsph.org.uk ) or an equivalent qualification. Or (ii) Possess the Level 3 Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology (APT) awarded by the Royal Society for Public Health, London (formerly the Royal Institute of Public Health & Hygiene, London) ( www.rsph.org.uk ) or an equivalent qualification Or (iii) Are currently working in the Irish health system as an Anatomical Pathology Technician And (b) Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability, including a high standard of suitability for the proper discharge of the duties of the office 2. Age Age restrictions shall only apply to a candidate where he/she is not classified as a new entrant (within the meaning of the Public Service Superannuation Act, 2004). A candidate who is not classified as a new entrant must be under 65 years of age on the first day of the month in which the latest date for receiving completed application forms for the office occurs. 3. 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. 4. Character Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character. Post Specific Requirements N/A Other requirements specific to the post Will be included at expression of interest stage, if applicable Skills, competencies and/or knowledge Candidates must: · Demonstrate professional expertise, skills and knowledge to carry out the duties of the role, including a good knowledge and understanding of the job. · Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills, including an ability to deal sympathetically with families/ next of kin. · Demonstrate effective team skills. · Demonstrate planning, organising and time management skills, including an ability to work on his/her own initiative in a methodical manner. · Demonstrate a strong commitment to providing a quality service. · Demonstrate problem-solving and decision-making skills. · Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and policies at all times. · Demonstrate ability to accurately record information · Demonstrate ability to accepts telephone calls and takes messages, taking action as necessary and within agreed procedures · Demonstrate ability to work independently within procedural guidelines · Demonstrate ability to work closely with other members of the Department to ensure that targets are achieved · Demonstrate ability to respond flexibly to workload (eg. ensure appropriate cross cover in the absence of colleagues in the Mortuary) · Demonstrate ability to manage stocks. 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. PLEASE UPLOAD AND COMPLETE THE APPLICATION FORM ATTACHED TO THE JOB ADVERT. CVs WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS POSITION
