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Purpose of the Role The purpose of the post is to provide increased access to genetic testing and counselling to children adolescents and young adults with cancer, and their families. This post is within the CHI Genetic Counselling Team and will support the care of patients who attend the National Children’s Cancer Service (NCCS) and the National Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Cancer Network. This post will contribute to the provision of a comprehensive, high quality, genetic counselling service by carrying out the duties and responsibilities of a Genetic Counsellor:
Assistant Lecturer In Printed Textiles
Post Title: Assistant Lecturer in Printed Textiles Grade: NCAD Assistant Lecturer School/Unit: School of Design, Department of Design for Body & Environment Post Duration: Full time, Permanent Reports to: Head of Department of Design for Body & Environment Salary: NCAD Assistant Lecturer salary scale - €48,437 - €65,899* per annum *Candidates should note that as per Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform guidelines, entry will be at the minimum point of the scale and the rate of remuneration will not be subject to negotiation and may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. Different terms and conditions may apply if you are a currently serving civil or public servant. Location: NCAD, 100 Thomas Street, Dublin 8. Who We Are NCAD, changing the world through bold and curious thinking, making and doing. The National College of Art & Design is Ireland’s leading provider of art and design education. Our campus on Thomas Street in Dublin’s historic city centre is home to a student population of 1,900 full and part-time students engaged in a wide range of study and research across the disciplines of Art, Design, Education and Visual Culture. The National College of Art and Design has been the most significant provider of Art & Design education in Ireland for over 250 years. NCAD is ranked 53rd in the world, 19th in Europe and 1st in Ireland for Art & Design, QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2025. NCAD is a Recognised College of University College Dublin (UCD). NCAD is a bold and curious organisation. We welcome all applicants - even if you feel you might not fit all of our criteria fully. Give it a try! We honour our obligations under the Employment Equality Acts (1998-2015) and under the Public Sector Equality Duty. Discrimination on account of the protected grounds (Gender, Marital Status, Family Status, Sexual Orientation, Religion, Age, Disability, Race, and Membership of the Traveller Community) is not tolerated in any means. We actively encourage those who have been underrepresented in Higher Education to apply. This includes but is not limited to: Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, Racialised, and/or otherwise Global Majority applicants, disabled applicants, trans applicants, applicants exiting a career break, applicants with caring responsibilities, care-experienced applicants, and LGB+ and queer applicants. Data provided are confidential. If you wish to speak to somebody with any questions you may have prior to making an application, you can contact the HR Department at staffappointments@staff.ncad.ie . Description Assistant Lecturer in Printed Textiles, Department of Design for Body & Environment, Full-time Position Summary NCAD drives radical and creative innovation through excellence in research-led art and design education. It empowers its students to shape the contemporary world through critical practice, studio-based learning, research and engagement The School of Design within the College comprises of 3 departments: ● Design for Body and Environment (BA Fashion Design, BA Jewellery & Objects, BA Textile & Surface Design and MA Circular by Design). ● Product Design (BA and MA Product Design, BA and MA Interaction Design, MSc Medical Device Design and MA Service Design) ● Communication Design (BA and MA Graphic Design, BA and MA Illustration, BA Moving Image Design) The aim of the School of Design is to create a design culture engaged in ongoing debate on all aspects of design; a culture that thrives on new ideas, new ways of doing things and new areas of exploration. We encourage our students to experiment and take risks in order to carve new aesthetic paths and make technical innovations within, and beyond, their design discipline. We have extensive links with Industry, and students regularly work on live projects within a commercial, social or cultural context. The College seeks to ensure that our design students develop the necessary creative, technical, thinking and interpersonal skills to become highly employable graduates, entrepreneurs and thought leaders. The BA Textile & Surface Design aims to develop our student’s full creative potential as a designer of the textiles and surfaces that will surround us in the future. Throughout the programme our students develop their knowledge and expertise through the use of traditional and new design and production processes. Students are encouraged to challenge the possibilities for textile & surface design and develop a broad range of skills that will allow them to pursue a career in the textile and surface design industries for fashion, accessories, interiors and the broader design field. The programme is driven by design briefs and producing design outcomes for fabrics and other materials and surfaces. NCAD offers a range of facilities for realising textile design work including digital print, screen print, transfer print, constructed textiles, loom-weaving, knit and laser cutting, which enable our graduates to fully develop their textile and surface designs. This post will be an integral part of the academic staff within the discipline, department, School and College. Lecturing staff actively contribute to the learning & teaching, research & knowledge transfer and internationalisation agendas of the College. Principal Duties and Responsibilities · Actively contribute to the undergraduate and postgraduate programmes within the Department of Design for Body & Environment and across the School of Design, in particular the BA in Textile & Surface Design, including module and programme development and design, coordination, delivery, examination and assessment, quality assurance and enhancement and associated administration. · Develop and implement new course curriculum within the department, and in particular for the Printed Textiles specialism, including the co-ordination of course content, delivery and assessment. · Enhance and promote the reputation of our academic provision by liaising and co-operating with other national and international institutions. · Ensure the curriculum content of our programmes reflect and meet with the requirements of related industries, including regularly reviewing and adapting course content and structure. · Engage in the student recruitment process including interviews, selection, assessments and examination procedures as required to ensure appropriate number and level of student cohort. · Undertake and publish high quality research and scholarship in your field of expertise/specialist interest · Engage with industry and research partners, leading commercialisation projects and knowledge exchange activities · Supervise post graduate research students · Contribute to the general administration of the Department · Contribute to the academic life of the Department, School and College · Contribute to the wider educational community · Undertake such other duties as may be assigned by the Appropriate Officer from time to time. · Engage in continuing professional development in related subject areas by research, creative practice and other appropriate means of engagement in the sector. · Proactively engage with developments within the field including changing and developing technology and techniques. · Contribute to the academic life of the Department, School and College and wider educational community. Participate in Department/School/College committees and boards. Selection Criteria Selection criteria outline the qualifications, skills, knowledge and/or experience that the successful candidate would need to demonstrate for successful discharge of the responsibilities of the post. Applications will be assessed on the basis of how well candidates satisfy these criteria. Essential Criteria · A significant track record in Design practice and Higher Education teaching with a specialism in Printed Textiles · Post-graduate degree in Textile Design or a related field, or equivalent professional experience · A minimum of 3 years industry and/or teaching experience · Strong, demonstrable commitment to research and international scholarship/professional practice · Experience of delivering high quality teaching within a higher education environment · Capacity and enthusiasm for working in an interdisciplinary context within the Department, School and College · Demonstrable record of developing and maintaining links with industry and educational partners. · Ability to design, coordinate, deliver and assess a range of modules in and related to specialist areas of research/professional interest · Proficiency in industry standard design software · Experience and proficiency in working with new and sustainable design methods, tools and processes, maintaining an active interest in related developments within the sector. · Analogue and CAD drawing skills. · Experience of working with emerging digital design technologies. · Commitment to CPD and interest in emerging research, technology and techniques · Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Desirable Criteria · Experience in working with new design methods, tools and processes, maintaining an active interest in related developments within the sector · Experience of working with emerging digital design technologies · Demonstrable record of developing successful research funding applications and/or industry partnerships Closing Date: 26th of November 2025
Senior Genetic Counsellor
Purpose of the Role The purpose of this post is to contribute to the provision of a comprehensive, high quality, genetic counselling service for the Republic of Ireland by carrying out the duties and responsibilities of a Genetic Counsellor:
Clinical Specialist Radiographer
Purpose of the Role To undertake responsibility, with fellow MRI Clinical Specialist Radiographers, on a day-to-day basis for the MRI Service in CHI at Temple Street. To lead, guide and supervise radiographic and other staff and to successfully manage the paediatric MRI service, with effective utilisation of all resources allocated. To manage in a rapidly changing environment and be willing to undertake such additional duties within the Diagnostic Imaging Department also, as may be assigned from time to time. Essential Criteria:
Head Of CRM, Loyalty And Retail Media
About Dunnes Stores Dunnes Stores is Ireland’s leading grocery, home and fashion retailer, serving over 1.6 million loyal customers weekly. Dunnes Stores has an 80 year heritage of offering quality and better value, in food, home, and fashion. We are now seeking a new role for experienced senior leader to shape the future of customer engagement at Dunnes Stores, driving loyalty, CRM, and the fast-emerging retail media business. Role Overview This is a new leadership role responsible for designing and executing a market-leading loyalty and customer relationship marketing (CRM) strategy, while also developing a professional scalable retail media business which we see as a high-value growth channel for Dunnes Stores and our FMCG supplier partners. The successful candidate will own the full customer engagement life cycle, ensuring Dunnes Stores consistently recruits new customers to its loyalty membership programme, develops them into regular customers across all our channels and delivers better value, recognition, and personalised experiences to our customers to encourage them to willingly give us their lifetime customer loyalty. Alongside building a best-in-class retail media proposition that reflects our leading brand position and targeting our customers appropriately. The role is based full time in our Head Office in Dublin City Centre. Key Responsibilities Loyalty & CRM If this sounds like the perfect job for you, please apply now and see what difference you could make! Dunnes Stores is an equal opportunity employer
Fresh Produce Agronomist
Dunnes Stores is Ireland’s leading retailer positioned at the cutting edge of food and fashion retailing. We have over 152 stores in Ireland, the UK and Spain and are expanding our service and product offer all the time. Our guiding principle is to deliver excellent quality products at competitive prices and we are constantly developing our product offerings. Our Buying Teams are a key element to our continued success and we currently have a vacancy for a Fresh Produce Technical Manager in our Fresh Food Buying offices. This is an excellent opportunity to join a thriving business and highly motivated team. The Fresh Produce Agronomist will have the following responsibilities: Key Responsibilities : QUALITY Please note this is a fulltime onsite role based out of our North Dublin location. If this sounds like the job for you, please apply now and tell us why you would be perfect for this challenging and rewarding role! Please submit a covering letter along with your CV. Dunnes Stores is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Sales Executive
Applegreen Commercial Fuel Sales Executive Role Introduction: Established in 1992, Applegreen is a leading convenience roadside retailer in the Republic of Ireland, the UK and the US in both large-scale Motorway Service Areas and Travel Plazas, as well as smaller petrol stations. The business has grown to over €3BN in annual revenue, operating 600 Motorway Service Plazas and forecourt sites internationally and employing over 17,000 people. Applegreen is in a rapid growth phase and to support this ambitious growth, we are seeking to onboard a Field sales Executive to join our team. This role will form part of the Commercial Fuel Team and reports to Commercial Fuel Manager The successful candidate will be a confident people person who can fit into Applegreenseamlessly and adopt a hands-on approach to their role. This is a full time role and a company car will be provided. Key Responsibilities: As Applegreen evolves, so too will the accountabilities of this role. The core responsibilities will centre around the following areas:
HSCP Educator In Cardiology
Purpose of the Role The purpose of this post is to lead the development and quality assurance of post graduate education for HSCPs in cardiology including the content for the HSCP modules of the Graduate Diploma in Children’s Cardiac Care. The post holder will work collaboratively with clinical experts, academic partners, and professional stakeholders to ensure post graduate education for HSCPs in cardiology aligns with national frameworks, professional standards, and service needs. Essential Criteria: Candidates must:
Quality Assurance Officer
Quality Assurance Officer City Education Group City Education Group has an established record of delivering high quality learning experiences to students, enabling the achievement of educational and career goals across a broad spectrum of subjects. The Group comprises two colleges across the educational spectrum, from second level through third level, professional and QQI courses, to CPD and English language teaching. For over a decade, CEG has been at the forefront of providing a diverse array of comprehensive training and educational programmes across various innovative delivery methodologies. With a steadfast commitment to excellence, CEG's offerings encompass a rich variety of courses designed to cater to a broad range of students. CEG is now seeking a suitable candidate to join our team as a Technical Writer. The Technical Writer will play a key role in producing, editing, and maintaining high-quality documentation that supports institutional policies, quality assurance (QA) frameworks, and operational procedures. They will ensure that all documentation meets institutional and regulatory quality assurance standards and is managed through effective revision control. This role also includes providing secretarial and administrative support to key academic governance bodies such as Academic Board and its subcommittees. Principal Duties Policy and Procedure Development • Draft, revise and maintain institutional policies, procedures and guidelines in line with Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) standards and institutional QA frameworks. • Ensure all policy documentation is clear, accurate, consistent and approved through formal governance structures. • Maintain a central repository of policy documents and ensure appropriate review and publication cycles. Quality Assurance and Compliance • Support the Quality Directors and related departments in documenting QA procedures, audit findings and continuous improvement processes. • Assist in preparing institutional documentation for internal and external quality reviews, audits and accreditations. • Contribute to developing templates, style guides and quality checklists for documentation consistency. Revision Control and Documentation Management • Manage document lifecycle processes, including drafting, review, approval, publication and archival. • Maintain version control and metadata tracking in compliance with institutional document management policies. • Implement document naming conventions and ensure appropriate access permissions. Governance and Committee Support • Provide secretarial and administrative support to Academic Board and its subcommittees as required. • Prepare agendas, circulate documentation, record minutes and monitor follow-up actions. • Liaise with Chairs, Deans, and Academic staff to coordinate submissions, reports and meeting documentation. Communication and Collaboration • Work closely with academics and staff to gather accurate content and ensure consistency across documentation. • Contribute to process improvement initiatives in documentation governance. Qualifications & Experience. The Ideal Candidate will have: • Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Technical Writing or related discipline. • 3-5 years’ experience in technical writing or documentation role, ideally within Higher Education. • Familiarity with Irish Higher Education quality frameworks (NFQ, QQI Core Statutory QA Guidelines) • Demonstrated experience writing or managing institutional policies, QA Documentation, or procedural manuals. • Understanding of data governance and accessibility. • Strong knowledge of document control and revision management systems. • Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills with attention to detail, accuracy and consistency. • High level of IT proficiency including MS Office, Adobe Acrobat and online collaborative/document management platforms. • Strong interpersonal and communication skills for working across academic and administrative functions. • Ability to manage time, workload and other resources effectively. Person Specification • Self-starter with the ability to work independently and exercise sound judgement. • Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the capacity to manage multiple projects and strict deadlines. • Strong attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and consistency. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to adapt tone and style for different audiences. • Analytical and structured approach to be able to interpret complex information and present it clearly. Key working relationships • Director of Quality for Teaching, Learning & Assessment • Director of Quality for Academic Affairs • Deans of Faculty • Programme Leads and Coordinators • Faculty and professional staff across all disciples Job Type: Full-time Location: Dublin 2 & Remote Reports to: Directors of Quality
Senior Physiotherapist Centre Of Obesity Management
FISITEIRPEOIR SINSEARACH/SENIOR PHYSIOTHERAPIST (Centre of Obesity) Job Specification & Terms and Conditions Job Title, Grade Code Senior Physiotherapist/Fisiteirpeoir Sinsearach in the national Centre for Obesity Management (Grade Code: 3158) Remuneration The salary scale for the post is: 01/08/2025 €63,912 €65,275 €66,681 €68,073 €69,467 €70,933 €72,478 €74,018 €75,254 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. Campaign Reference SCH/093/2025 - CV’s not accepted please upload the application form Closing Date Monday 24th November 2025 @17:00hrs Proposed Interview Date (s) Candidates will normally be given at least One weeks' notice of interview. The timescale may be reduced in exceptional circumstances. Taking up Appointment A start date will be indicated at job offer stage. Location of Post HSE Dublin and South East -, St Columcille’s Hospital, Loughlinstown, Co Dublin, D18 V9K1 FSS Bhaile Átha Cliath agus an Oirdheiscirt - Ospidéal Cholm Cille, Baile Uí Lachnáin, Co. Bhaile Átha Cliath, D18 V9K1 There is currently 1 permanent whole-time vacancy available in St Columcilles Hospital. A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Senior Physiotherapist from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration in that speciality may be filled. Informal Enquiries We welcome enquiries about the role. Please Contact Ms. Suzanne Noёl, Physiotherapy Manager, St. Columcille’s Hospital, Loughlinstown, Co. Dublin. Tel: 01 211 5142 Email: Suzanne.Noel@hse.ie Details of Service HSE Dublin and South East Region provides health and social care services in Carlow, Kilkenny, South East Dublin, South Tipperary, Waterford, Wexford and East Wicklow. Community Healthcare Services are the broad range of services in a non-acute hospital setting, delivered as close as possible to people’s homes at the right time, in the right Place, by the right team. There are 70 Primary Care Centres in the Region and specialist teams working in Mental Health, Health and Wellbeing, Social Care and Disability Services. Services are provided in various settings including the service user’s own home, day hospitals, community nursing units, hostels, specialist day care centres, training centres, respite care, and residential services. The region is served by 11 hospitals and the services delivered include inpatient scheduled care, unscheduled/emergency care, maternity services, outpatient and diagnostic services. St. Columcille’s Hospital is committed to providing a quality, patient focused service in a way that meets all patient needs in an equitable, efficient and safe manner. We acknowledge the contribution of each member of staff and aim to encourage and support them in their on-going professional development. The hospital has a total of 113 inpatient beds, along with specialized units, including: 4 beds dedicated to the Centre of Obesity Management programme, A 7-bed Day Surgical Unit, A 9-bed Medical Assessment Unit, and A 6-bed Local Injuries Unit. Services provided at SCH are: • MAU/LIU • Radiology • General Medicine including Gastroenterology, Gerontology, Respiratory Medicine, Endocrinology and Cardiology • General Surgery • Out-Patient Services • National Centr for Obesity Management • Pain Management Services The Hospital also provides Nutrition and Dietetics, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech & Language Therapy, Cardiac Diagnostic and Rehabilitation Services. The Centre of Obesity Service is a national service, consisting of a combined Level 3 (medical) and Level 4 (surgical) service, which accepts referrals for individuals with complex obesity. A comprehensive programme of care is delivered to approximately 800 patients annually, which includes out-patient based structured behavioural interventions incorporating diet and exercise and medications, supervised in-patient medical rehab and management programmes and bariatric surgery The service is supported by a wide MDT of registered dietitians, chartered physiotherapists, clinical psychologists, clinical nurse specialists, endocrinologists, bariatric surgeons and administrative staff. The person appointed to this post will: - Work as a 1 WTE Senior Physiotherapist in the SCH to: - · Provide senior level decision making ensuring Best Practice Physiotherapy for the management of clients that attend the National Centre of Obesity . · Provide physiotherapy assessment, treatment, discharge planning and onward appropriate referrals for clients attending our busy Obesity Physiotherapy Service, both the inpatient service and the outpatient service, to ensure clients are signposted to the right pathways · Liaise and coordinate with the other national centres, and be a knowledge source to health services in the region · Supervision of a staff grade working on the wards Reporting Relationship The post holder will report to the Physiotherapy Manager at St. Columcille’s Hospital. The professional reporting relationship for clinical governance will be through the professional line management structure in the SCH · Clinical Supervision will be from the 1 of the 2 Clinical specialist Physiotherapists in the service and Supervision/PDP/Clinical Governance from Line Manager – Physiotherapy Manager · Provide Supervision of a staff grade Purpose of the Post · To provide a high-level quality of professional practice, clinical leadership, educational and professional development of Obesity Management Services at St. Columcilles Hospital. · To work within the Consultant-led MDT and lead on the continuous improvement of agreed aspects of evolving service provision, including change processes within service planning, clinical service delivery, Triage and service audit, all in line with the objectives of the organisation · To assist the clinical specialists in acting as a resource and providing education and guidance locally and nationally to other health care professionals and services regarding the evidence-based care of people living with obesity (PwO). · To advocate for clients to promote improvements in patient experience and outcome via involvement with professional organisations and media. · To assist the Clinical Specialists, participate in research in the area of obesity to promote improved understanding of the clinical management of the disease of obesity. · To undertake direct work with this client group in line with EBP · To carry out clinical and educational duties as required ie to carry out clinical supervision of the staff grade physiotherapists who provide cover for the service and education of colleagues in all aspects of weight management. · We are a tutor site for TCD and UCD students, so the post holder will be responsible (along with the clinical specialists) for the supervision of UCD and TCD Students while on placement here in the Obesity management service in SCH · To assist the Clinical specialists, analyse and submit accurate metric stats and KPIs and for their research for the Obesity management service · Please refer to the Details of Service section above Principal Duties and Responsibilities Professional / Clinical The Senior Physiotherapist will: · Communicate and work in co-operation with the SCH staff in providing an integrated quality physiotherapy service, taking a lead role if required · Be a lead clinician in assigned, allocated clinical areas of responsibility and carry a clinical caseload appropriate to the post · Assist the clinical specialist and take a lead role when required in service set up and development as relevant to the role · Be responsible for client assessment, development and implementation of individualised treatment plans that are client centred and in line with best practice · Be responsible for goal setting in partnership with client, family and other team members as appropriate · Be required to work as a key worker for particular cases · Be responsible for standards of professional and clinical practice of self and staff appointed to clinical / designated area(s) in line with the Scope of Practice of Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists and national, regional and local Health Service Executive (HSE) guidelines, policies, protocols and legislation · Be a clinical resource in obesity management for SCH staff · Assist the clinical specialists to plan and manage resources efficiently in assigned areas of responsibility · Communicate effectively with and provide instruction, guidance and support to, staffclients, family, carers etc · Document client records in accordance with professional standards and SCH policies · Apply health promotion as an ethos across the clinical area to promote health and wellbeing · Participate and be a lead clinician as appropriate in review meetings, case conferences etc. · Develop and promote professional standards of practice · Work within own scope of professional competence in line with principles of best practice, professional conduct and clinical governance · Seek advice of relevant personnel when appropriate / as required · Operate within the scope of practice of the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists Education & Training The Senior Physiotherapist will: · Participate in mandatory training as per SCH/HSE guidelines · Take responsibility for, and keep up to date with Physiotherapy practice by participating in continuing professional development such as reflective practice, in service, self-directed learning, research, clinical audit etc. · Take part in teaching / training of SCH staff as necessary · Engage in personal development planning and performance review for self and others as required · The person can avail of support from the 2 clinical Specialists Quality Safety & Risk The Senior Physiotherapist will: · Be responsible for assisting the clinical specialists in the set-up, co-ordination and delivery of a quality service in line with best practice and professional standards · Help develop and monitor implementation of agreed policies, procedures and safe professional practice by adhering to relevant legislation, regulations and standards · Ensure the safety of self and others, and the maintenance of safe environments and equipment used in Physiotherapy in accordance with legislation · Assess and manage risk in their assigned area(s) of responsibility · Take the appropriate timely action to manage any incidents or near misses within their assigned area(s) · Report any deficiency/danger in any aspect of the service to the team or line Manager as appropriate · Be responsible for the safe and competent use of all equipment, aids and appliances both by clients and staff under their supervision · Develop and promote quality standards of work and co-operate with quality assurance programmes · Oversee, monitor and uphold the standards of professional practice within the weight management service Physiotherapy team Administrative The Senior Physiotherapist will: · Contribute to the service planning process · Assist SCH and relevant others in service development encompassing policy development and implementation · Assist the clinical Specialists in the Set up, and then Review and evaluation of the Physiotherapy service regularly, identifying changing needs and opportunities to improve services · Collect and evaluate data about the service area as identified in service plans and demonstrate the achievement of the objectives of the service · Ensure accurate records are kept in line with best practice · Collate and maintain accurate statistics and render reports as required · Represent the team at meetings and conferences as appropriate · Inform the line manager of staff issues (needs, interests, views) as appropriate · Promote a culture that values diversity and respect in the workplace · Participate in the control and ordering of Physiotherapy stock and equipment in conjunction with the Physiotherapy/SCH staff · Assist with the accountability for the budget, where relevant · Keep up to date with organisational developments within all relevant related services · Engage in IT developments as they apply to clients and service administration · Perform such other duties appropriate to the role 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 for appointment must:- (i) Hold a Physiotherapy qualification recognised by the Physiotherapists Registration Board at CORU. Please see list of acceptable Physiotherapy qualifications:- https://coru.ie/files-registration/hse-list-of-physitherapist-qualificatoins.pdf AND (ii) Be registered on the Physiotherapist Register maintained by the Physiotherapists Registration Board at CORU AND (iii) Candidates must have three years fulltime (or an aggregate of three years fulltime) post qualification clinical experience AND (iv) Have the requisite knowledge and ability in the area of older persons (including a high standard of suitability and professional ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office 2. Annual Registration On appointment, practitioners must maintain annual registration on Physiotherapists Register maintained by the Physiotherapists Register maintained by the Physiotherapists Registration Board at CORU 3. Practitioners must confirm annual registration with CORU to the HSE by way of the annual Patient Safety Assurance Certificate (PSAC) 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. Character Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character 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. Post Specific Requirements The candidate must have evidence of training/experience in the following:- · Demonstrate sufficient recent clinical experience in the physiotherapy management of patients with obesity as relevant to the role. · Demonstrate evidence of sufficient experience in the treating PwO and CPD in the area of physiotherapy management of patients with obesity including motivational interviewing / behavioural change · have sufficient respiratory skills to partake in the weekend respiratory/on-call Service Skills, competencies and/or knowledge · Demonstrate a high level of clinical knowledge and evidence-based practice to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the role · Demonstrate an ability to apply knowledge to best practice · Demonstrate the ability to effectively evaluate information and make appropriate decisions · Demonstrate the ability to plan and deliver care in an effective and resourceful manner within a model of person-centred care · Demonstrate an ability to manage and develop self and others in a busy working environment · Demonstrate a commitment to assuring high standards and strive for a user centred service in line with best practice and professional standards · Display effective communication and strong interpersonal skills including the ability to build and maintain relationships and be an effective and leading multi-disciplinary team member · Demonstrate the ability to lead and manage a team effectively · Display awareness and appreciation of the service users and the ability to empathise with and treat others with dignity and respect · Demonstrate initiative, flexibility and openness to change · Demonstrate ability to utilise supervision effectively · Demonstrate a commitment to continuing professional development · Demonstrate sufficient command of the English language (verbal and written) to effectively carry out the duties and responsibilities of the role Demonstrate a willingness to develop IT skills relevant to the role 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 progressing 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. Read more about the HSE’s commitment to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion 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 CPSA is responsible for establishing the principles to be followed when making an appointment. These are set out in the CPSA Code of Practice. The Code outlines the standards to be adhered to at each stage of the selection process and sets out the review and appeal mechanisms open to candidates should they be unhappy with a selection process. Read the CPSA Code of Practice . 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. SENIOR PHYSIOTHERAPIST Terms and Conditions of Employment Tenure The current vacancy available 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. Working Week The standard weekly working hours of attendance for your grade are 35 hours per week. Your normal weekly working hours are 35 hours. Contracted hours that are less than the standard weekly working hours for your grade will be paid pro rata to the full time equivalent. 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. Visit HSE Children First for further information, guidance and resources. 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, 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. • 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.
