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Purpose of the Post The provision of high quality porter service to all patients and service users in line with hospital service needs, national standards, national and local policies, procedures and guidelines and cleaning standards. Support the provision of a high quality, safe and professional customer focussed service. Duties assigned to the Theatre Porter staff will vary depending on the requirements of the care setting/Theatre speciality. Principal Duties and Responsibilities • 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 the confidentiality of all information made available to him / her during the course of his/her work. • The person holding this post is required to work in a Support Service Team within the Theatre department/complex. • Maintain a strict code of personal and general hygiene in the workplace as per work schedules, existing policies and procedures and Infection Control guidelines. • Performance management systems are part of role and you will be required to participate in the Group’s performance management programme. • Have knowledge of the Health Information & Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards and how they apply to the role, e.g. Standards for Healthcare, National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Infections, Hygiene Standards, etc. • Adhere to HSE national and local policy, procedure, protocol and guidelines (PPPG’s). • To be aware of Statutory Occupational Health & Safety Legislation under the Safety, Health & Welfare Act, 1989. • Ensure efficient and economical use of materials and equipment. • Ensure proper use of cleaning materials and equipment, reporting any defects for repair to the Supervisor. • Carry assigned bleep/phone and be contactable at all times. • Ensure that duties are carried out as specified. • Be responsible for the general cleaning and decontamination of equipment used in the service area as per cleaning specification and schedules including the completion of relevant checklists and application of ‘I am Clean’ tags; Staff are expected to familiarise and receive relevant training for all equipment. • Ensure completion and maintenance of relevant documentation and records i.e. signing off on work completed. • Be responsible for checking oxygen/medical gas supplies and associated equipment to ensure that oxygen/medical gas supplies are always maintained to meet requirements. • Assist with patient care as required including working with multidisciplinary staff in all areas of the UHW. • To participate in any service developments as may be required from time to time. • To be aware of and comply with policies, directives, guidelines and recommendations from statutory bodies in relation to Health & Safety, Manual Handling, Infection Control, Environmental Health, HACCP, HIQA and Waste Management. • To present for work in full and proper clean uniform at rostered time. • To demonstrate a friendly and co-operative attitude towards visitors/relatives/staff. • Rotate with roster duties when required. • To report to immediate Supervisor on any irregularities that might adversely affect the carrying out of assigned duties. • To prepare such other duties appropriate to this employment as may be assigned. Theatre Porter Duties • To undertake/maintain a satisfactory standard of work. • Present a professional approach when dealing with the public, staff and patients, while performing the duties of Theatre Porter. • To perform such duties as may be assigned. These duties include: o Transportation of patients to and from wards, theatre complex o Movement of patients on/off trolleys, tables, beds etc. o Assist with positioning of patients intra-operatively o Assist with positioning of props/equipment o Store and stock management o Washing and cleaning of Theatre area o Preparing cleaning solutions o Cleaning equipment and fittings o Moving equipment and furniture within the theatre complex and other departments as required o Delivery/collection of laundry packs, stores and other items as required o Removal of used linen/scrubs o Removal of waste o Ensure adequate supply of suits, fresh linen and laundry bags o To provide proper care and attention to all patients o Transport specimens to laboratory as requested o Collection/return of blood/blood products from laboratory to place in satellite fridge or into theatre as required, as per blood tracking guidelines and procedure • The Theatre service operates over 7 days per week (depending on site), working hours will/can include: Night Duty, Evening duty, Weekend Work, Unsocial Hours and Shift work. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT TO BE REGARDED AS EXHAUSTIVE OR RESTRICTIVE AS SERVICE NEED MAY DICTATE ADDITIONS OR MODIFICATIONS FROM TIME TO TIME. Health & Safety • In accordance with Health and Safety at work policy, it is each staff member’s responsibility to observe all rules relating to Health and Safety and Conduct at Work. • To use all equipment provided in a safe and responsible manner and in line with manufacturer guidelines. • Understand and adhere to all relevant HSE policies, comply with health and safety, infection, prevention and control and risk management procedures and comply with statutory obligations. • Report any risk, incident or potential incident which may compromise the health and safety of patient/clients/residents, staff or visitors and take appropriate action. • Report any accidents or near misses to the person in charge and ensure completion of incident / near miss forms. • Report any equipment faults/defects to person in charge (e.g. department manager/Supervisor) and ensure all equipment is stored safely. • Undertake duties related to patient/client/resident care for which he/she is trained. • Attend training courses as required e.g. Cleanpass, HACCP, Manual Handling, Fire Prevention, IP&C, medical gases, etc. • Conduct his/herself in a manner that ensures safe patient/client care. • Support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service amongst staff. • Adhere to the Public Health (Tobacco Amendment Act 2004), smoking within the Hospital Building and grounds is not permitted. Education & Training • Attend induction and mandatory in-service education. • As directed participate in the induction of new staff. • Maintain continuous personal and participate in team-based development, education, training and learning. • Participate in appraisal and the development of a personal development plan in conjunction with his/her line manager. The above Job Specification is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder will 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 Experience Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc. (i) Obtained at least grade D (or pass) in Higher or Ordinary Level in five subjects from the approved list of subjects in the Department of Education established Leaving Certificate Examination or Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme or Leaving Certificate Applied. Or (ii) Passed an examination of at least equivalent standard Or (iii) Satisfactory relevant experience which encompasses demonstrable equivalent skills. 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. Post specific Requirements Demonstrate depth and breadth of previous experience as a porter/attendant working directly with patients in an acute hospital setting. Additional eligibility requirements: Citizenship requirements Eligible candidates must be: (i) EEA, Swiss, or British citizens OR (ii) Non-European Economic Area citizens with permission to reside and work in the State Read Appendix 2 of the Additional Campaign Information for further information on accepted Stamps for Non-EEA citizens resident in the State, including those with refugee status. To qualify candidates must be eligible by the closing date of the campaign. Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies Demonstrates the following: Professional Knowledge and Experience • Demonstrate evidence of knowledge of HIQA, National and Local standards and the requirement in this role to adhere to same. • Demonstrate knowledge to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the role. • Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of transferring materials and equipment safely and maintaining sterility where necessary. • Demonstrate knowledge in the area of healthcare. • Demonstrate an ability to apply knowledge to best practice. • Demonstrate a commitment to continuing professional development. • Demonstrate a commitment to assuring high standards and strive for a patient centred service. Teamwork Skills • Demonstrate ability to work independently as well as part of a multi-disciplinary team building and maintaining relationships and understanding and valuing individuals and their respective professional roles. • Demonstrate motivation and an innovative approach to job. • Demonstrate ability to maintain open communication channels with team members and others as appropriate. • Demonstrate ability to react constructively to setbacks and is able to receive feedback. Planning and Organising Skills • Demonstrate evidence of ability to plan and organise work effectively and efficiently. • Demonstrate flexible approach to working hours, rostering, e.g. unsocial hours/shift work, night duty, on call, attitude to work. • Demonstrate the ability to co-ordinate and schedule activities and ability to manage unexpected scenarios when they arise. • Demonstrate ability to work under pressure. Commitment to Providing Quality Care/Customer Focus • Demonstrates a commitment to providing a quality service. • Demonstrates a meticulous approach to work and pays attention to detail in order to ensure high quality results. • Demonstrate evidence of proactively uses quality standards and procedures, and monitors and reviews his/her own work, to ensure its quality and accuracy. • Demonstrate motivation to fulfil the role and contribute to improving the service. • Demonstrate the ability to maintain confidentiality. Communication & 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 to compile HACCP and other documents. • Demonstrate ability to listen openly, using questions to check understanding/avoid misinterpretation. • Demonstrates excellent communication skills, including sufficient command of the English language so as to effectively carry out the duties and responsibilities of the role. Tenure The posts are pensionable. A panel may be formed from this recruitment campaign and future permanent or specified purpose vacancies of full time or part time hours will be filled from this panel. The tenure of these posts will be indicated at “expression of interest” stage. Appointment as an employee of the Health Service Executive is governed by the Health Act 2004 and the Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Act 2004 and Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Amendment Act 2013. Remuneration The Salary scale for the post (as at 01/08/2025) 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. Working Week The standard weekly working hours of attendance for your grade are 39 hours per week. 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 Job Offer 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.
General Service Manager
Job Title, Grade Code Grade V, General Service Manager (Grade Code :) 0566 Remuneration The salary scale for the post is: (01/08/2025) €51,718 €53,265 €54,843 €56,456 €58,078 €59,969 €61,866 LSIs Salary Scales are updated periodically and the most up to date versions can be found here: https://healthservice.hse.ie/staff/benefits-services/pay/pay-scales.html Campaign Reference SCH/103/2025 Closing Date Tuesday 16th December 2025 @17:00HRS Applications only CV's not accepted Proposed Interview Date (s) TBC Taking up Appointment A start date will be indicated at job offer stage. Location of Post Ospidéal Cholm Cille, Bóthar Bhré, Baile Uí Lachnáin, Co. Bhaile Átha Cliath D18 V9K1 St. Columcille's Hospital, Bray Road, Loughlinstown, Co. Dublin D18 V9K1 There is currently one whole-time permanent vacancy available in the office of the Business and Service Support Manager Office (There is no overtime or allowances associated with this post). A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for this role from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. Informal Enquiries Name: Andrea Field Business and Support Service Manager Telephone: 087 1400631 Email: andrea.field1@hse.ie Details of Service St. Columcille’s Hospital is located on the border of County Wicklow. It is a model 2 hospital and is aligning itself to the Sláintecare vision. It has 117 inpatient beds and provides a range of services to a diverse population covering South County Dublin and County Wicklow. 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. Services include a 7/7 Local Injury Unit, 7/7 Medical Assessment Unit, 113 medical inpatient beds incorporating Stroke & Ortho Rehab Units, Endoscopy, a 5/7 Day Surgery Unit, an Outpatient Department, Radiology and various diagnostic services for local GPs. St. Columcille’s Hospital acts as a hub and spoke model for integrated care. Located in St. Columcille’s Hospital is the National Centre for all obesity management and the National Gender Service. The Obesity Management Service in St Columcille’s and St Vincent’s University Hospitals (SCH/SVUH), is a National Referral Centre for Bariatric Surgery. SCH/SVUH obesity management service has an established pathway of care for patients with obesity, with an experienced multi-disciplinary team (MDT) of dietitians, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, psychologists, clinical nurse manager, bariatric physicians and surgeons, supported by an administrative team. The Level 3 service receives approximately 2000 referrals per year and referrals are triaged according to complexity of obesity. The bariatric surgery arm (Level 4) of the service includes MDT pre-operative assessment and post- operative support in SCH, and surgical procedures performed in SVUH and St Michaels Hospital (SMH). Background / National Context Obesity is a complex, chronic multi-factorial disease, with over 200 possible complications affecting many organs and systems. The Model of Care (MoC) for the Management of Overweight and Obesity in Ireland was published in 2021, and sets out how the healthcare for children, young people and adults living with overweight and obesity in Ireland should be organised and resourced now and in the future. In all health and social care settings, staff will be trained to deliver holistic weight management interventions appropriate to that setting. Free staff car parking facilities on-site. Reporting Relationship The post holder will report directly to the Business and Support Service Manager or other nominated manager Key Working Relationships The post holder will be expected to work on his / her own initiative and also to contribute as a member of the relevant hospital teams and will work closely with the Business and Support Service Manager or other nominated Senior manager and in addition to assisting with the management of the general services office, the post holder will engage with: Purpose of the Post To provide line management, administrative and project support in the implementation of a range projects that are planned locally and nationally and to ensure that project deadlines are met and that service levels are maintained. Principal Duties and Responsibilities The position of General Service Manager Grade V is both managerial and administrative responsibilities are as follows but not limited: Administration • Oversee the day-to-day operations of the General Services • Ensure smooth coordination of general services all departments, particularly food, attendants and household, Managing a team of up to approx. 90 staff; Rosters, Training, Annual Leave, Sick Leave, • Verify, initial & return time sheets and invoices for internal and external staff. • Take a hands-on approach to service delivery and problem-solving • Monitor service levels and service user satisfaction throughout the shift • Manage stock control and participate in regular oversee the management of specific storage areas ensuring Health & Safety compliance • Ensuring all staff training and team development • Handle service user queries or issues professionally and efficiently • Ensure compliance with health & safety and HACCP, HIQA requirements • Participate in regular duty management cover and ensure smooth handovers • Logging call out relevant to the departments needs • Ensuring all contracts for the department are up to date • Carrying out environmental audits and tracking trends • Overseeing hospital waste management from general to hazardous waste, • Experience on maintaining and issuing of POs, signing of invoices once works are completed. • Updating of folder for the department i.e Health and Safety, All relevant Policies, Risks, HACCAP, EHO Local policies relevant to the department • Ensuring the Church and stock is kept to a minimum and that its safe for staff to gain access • Provide efficient and effective administrative, secretarial and project support to the office of the Business Service and Supports Manager • Facilitate internal and external engagement through planning and organising of events with a wide range of stakeholder groups. • Support the designated manager(s) or other members of the team in producing information, reports and presentations by transcribing, formatting, inputting, editing, retrieving, copying, and transmitting text, data and graphics. • Work with the senior management team to ensure that project deadlines are met and that service levels are maintained. • Support the development of evaluation templates and collect and collate relevant evaluation data across a range of projects. • Promote co-operation and working in harmony with other teams and disciplines • Ensure the efficient day-to-day administration of a number of specific projects. • Maintain own knowledge of relevant procedures and practices to perform the role effectively • Ensure policies and procedures are well documented and understood and adhered to by relevant stakeholders. • Support the preparation of responses to PQs and other information requests within the required timeframes and procedures, ensuring accurate attention to detail in own work. • Use appropriate technology to ensure work completed to a high standard • Ensure that archives and records are accurate, maintained confidentiallyand readily available to the appropriate authority • Pursue continuous professional development in order to develop • Organise meetings, including co-ordinating calendars and attendance, preparation of materials (agendas, minutes, briefing papers etc), arranging venues, ensuring availability of technical equipment and catering. • Attend meetings as required, taking notes and minutes and coordinating and tracking action points. • Drafting and issuing individual correspondence to be approved by line manager. • Establish and maintain effective and efficient communication systems, ensuring that communications reach the intended audience in a timely fashion. • Develop and maintain filing and cataloguing systems. • Assisting with Health and Safety tasks i.e audits, risk assessments and policy reviews Service delivery and improvement • Support the senior management team in the management and delivery of the Regional Strategic Vision/Plan. • Support the senior management teams in identifying and implementing best practice operational processes in order to optimise the use of resources. • Build and maintain effective working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, advising line manager on emergent issues. • Implement agreed changes to administration of the service, encouraging and supporting staff where necessary. • Assist with management of internal and external audit programmes where appropriate, based on agreed audit matrices, identifying and auctioning specific audit projects. • Assist with tracking QIP from each department • Assist with and external or internal audits, reviewing and assess audit findings • Assist relevant to the department and help ensure appropriate actions are taken. • Support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service. Resourcing • Identify and effectively manage resources for own work, at all times controlling costs and seeking best value. • Assisting with preparing project budgets in accordance with national financial regulations, and assist with budgetary reporting and necessary communications. • Co-operate and work in harmony with other teams and disciplines, ensuring effective and efficient support to the Business Manager’s office. Customer Service • Promote and maintain a customer focused environment by ensuring service users / customers are treated with dignity and respect. • Seek feedback from service users / customers and implement change to incorporate same, in agreement with Line Manager. Human Resources • Provide line management for departments within the hospital, responsibilities include - schedule planning, handling day to day queries, approving annual leave and carrying out performance meetings. • Ensuring staff have all mandatory training completed • Assisting with weekly time returns for various departments • Create and promote a positive working environment among staff members which contributes to maintaining and enhancing effective working relationships. • Promote cooperation and working in harmony with other teams and disciplines. • Pursue and promote continuous professional development in order to develop management expertise and professional knowledge. • Engage in the HSE performance achievement process in conjunction with your Line Manager and staff as appropriate. Service Delivery and Improvement • Ensure accurate attention to detail in own work. • Actively participate in innovation and support change and improvement initiatives within the service; adapt local work practices ensuring team knows how to action changes. • Encourage and support staff through change processes. Standards, Policies, Procedures & Legislation • Maintain own knowledge of relevant HSE policies, procedures, guidelines and practices to perform the role effectively and to ensure current work standards are met by own team. • Maintain own knowledge of relevant regulations and legislation e.g. Major Emergency Plan, Health and Safety, Fire, Water, HACCAP, Employment Legislation, GDPR, HIQA • Adequately identifies, assesses, manages and monitors risk within their area of responsibility. • 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. • Help support Health and Safety Chair in tasks regarding H&S within the hospital • Support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service. The above Job Specification is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to them from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. Eligibility Criteria Qualifications and/ or experience This campaign is confined to staff who are currently employed by the HSE, TUSLA, other statutory health agencies*, or a body which provides services on behalf of the HSE under Section 38 of the Health Act 2004 as per Workplace Relations Commission agreement -161867 * View the list of other statutory health agencies Candidates must have at the latest date of application: - 1. Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc (a) Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition: (i) Have satisfactory experience as a Clerical Officer in the HSE, TUSLA, other statutory health agencies, or a body which provides services on behalf of the HSE under Section 38 of the Health Act 2004. Or (ii) Have obtained a pass (Grade D) in at least five subjects from the approved list of subjects in the Department of Education Leaving Certificate Examination, including Mathematics and English or Irish (1). Candidates should have obtained at least Grade C on higher level papers in three subjects in that examination. Or (iii) Have completed a relevant examination at a comparable standard in any equivalent examination in another jurisdiction Or (iv) Hold a comparable and relevant third level qualification of at least level 6 on the National Qualifications Framework maintained by Qualifications and Quality Ireland, (QQI). Note1: Candidates must achieve a pass in Ordinary or Higher level papers. A pass in a foundation level paper is not acceptable. Candidates must have achieved these grades on the Leaving Certificate Established programme or the Leaving Certificate Vocational programme. The Leaving Certification Applied Programme does not fulfil the eligibility criteria. And (b) Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability, including a high standard of suitability, for the proper discharge of the office. 2. Health A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. 3. Character Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character. Post Specific Requirements · Have at minimum of 5 years supervisor role or management · Experience of providing administrate support working in a complex environment including managing concurrent projects of work whilst ensuring compliance and accuracy. · Experience in professional writing to include dealing with the preparation of documents, reports, presentations and audits, as relevant to the role. · Experience in a role which has involved working with senior management and other key internal and external stakeholders Other requirements specific to the post Have access to appropriate transport to fulfil the requirements of the role Skills, competencies and/or knowledge Professional Knowledge & Experience · Demonstrates knowledge and experience relevant to the role as per the duties & responsibilities, eligibility criteria and post specific requirements of the role. · Maximise the use of ICT and demonstrate excellent computer skills particularly Microsoft Office, Outlook, etc. · Evidence of databased management skills. · Experience of providing project support. · Knowledge of the health service and how it works. · Knowledge and experience of interrogating data and presenting information in a variety of formats e.g. presentations and reports · Knowledge of HSE procurement processes · Knowledge in audits for EHO, HIQA, DGSA, Environment, Water and Water · Experience of providing administrative, organisational and project management support to teams and/or specific groups in the healthcare environment. Planning and Managing Resources · Demonstrate the ability to effectively plan and manage own workload and that of others in an effective and methodical manner within strict deadlines, ensuring deadlines are met. · The ability to manage deadlines and effectively handle multiple tasks. · The ability to manage within allocated resources and a capacity to respond to changes in a plan. · Maintains an awareness of value for money. Commitment to a Quality Service · Demonstrate an awareness and appreciation of the service user and a strong commitment to providing a quality service. · Embraces and promotes the change agenda; demonstrates flexibility and initiative including the ability to adapt to and implement change. · Supports team through service improvement / change processes. · A commitment to promoting and maintaining high work standards. Evaluating Information, Problem Solving & Decision Making · Demonstrate numeracy skills, an ability to analyse and evaluate information and make effective decisions. · Recognises when it is appropriate to refer decisions to a higher level of management. · Demonstrate initiative in the resolution of issues arising / problem solving and proactively develop new proposals and recommend solutions. · Makes decisions and solves problems in a timely manner before they accumulate. · A capacity to develop new proposals and recommend decisions on a proactive basis. · Flexibility, problem solving and initiative skills including the ability to implement change. Team working · Demonstrate the ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team, promoting a positive team spirit. · Demonstrate leadership potential, the ability to manage the performance of others and support staff development. · Works as part of the team to establish a shared sense of purpose and unity. · Motivation and an innovative approach to the job within a changing working environment. Communications & Interpersonal Skills · Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to present (verbal & written) information in a clear and concise manner. · Demonstrate the ability to influence people and events · The ability to build and maintain relationships with a variety of stakeholders. · Treats others with dignity and respect. Campaign Specific Selection Process Ranking/Shortlisting / Interview A ranking and or shortlisting exercise may be carried out on the basis of information supplied in your application form. The criteria for ranking and or shortlisting are based on the requirements of the post as outlined in the eligibility criteria and skills, competencies and/or knowledge section of this job specification. Therefore it is very important that you think about your experience in light of those requirements. Failure to include information regarding these requirements may result in you not being called forward to the next stage of the selection process. Those successful at the ranking stage of this process (where applied) will be placed on an order of merit and will be called to interview in ‘bands’ depending on the service needs of the organisation. Diversity, Equality and Inclusion The HSE is an equal opportunities employer. Employees of the HSE bring a range of skills, talents, diverse thinking and experience to the organisation. The HSE believes passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to its success – we aim to develop the workforce of the HSE so that it reflects the diversity of HSE service users and to strengthen it through accommodating and valuing different perspectives. Ultimately this will result in improved service user and employee experience. The HSE is committed to creating a positive working environment whereby all employees inclusive of age, civil status, disability, ethnicity and race, family status, gender, membership of the Traveller community, religion and sexual orientation are respected, valued and can reach their full potential. The HSE aims to achieve this through development of an organisational culture where injustice, bias and discrimination are not tolerated. The HSE welcomes people with diverse backgrounds and offers a range of supports and resources to staff, such as those who require a reasonable accommodation at work because of a disability or long term health condition. For further information on the HSE commitment to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion, please visit the Diversity, Equality and Inclusion web page at https://www.hse.ie/eng/staff/resources/diversity/ Code of Practice The Health Service Executive will run this campaign in compliance with the Code of Practice prepared by the Commission for Public Service Appointments (CPSA). The CPSA is responsible for establishing the principles that should be followed when making an appointment. These are set out in the CPSA Code of Practice. The Code outlines the standards that should 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. The CPSA Code of Practice can be accessed via https://www.cpsa.ie/ . The reform programme outlined for the health services may impact on this role, and as structures change the Job Specification may be reviewed. This Job Specification is a guide to the general range of duties assigned to the post holder. It is intended to be neither definitive nor restrictive and is subject to periodic review with the employee concerned. Grade V, General Service Manager (Grade Code :) 0566 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. The post is pensionable. A panel may be created from which permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part time duration may be filled. The tenure of these posts will be indicated at “expression of interest” stage. Appointment as an employee of the Health Service Executive is governed by the Health Act 2004 and the Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Act 2004 and Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Amendment Act 2013. Remuneration The salary scale for the post is: as at 01/08/2025 €51,718 €53,265 €54,843 €56,456 €58,078 €59,969 €61,866 LSIs New appointees to any grade start at the minimum point of the scale. Incremental credit will be applied for recognised relevant service in Ireland and abroad (Department of Health Circular 2/2011). Incremental credit is normally granted on appointment, in respect of previous experience in the Civil Service, Local Authorities, Health Service and other Public Service Bodies and Statutory Agencies. Working Week The standard 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. You are required to work agreed roster/on-call arrangements advised by your Reporting Manager. Your contracted hours are liable to change between the hours of 8.00am and 8.00pm over seven days to meet the requirements for extended day services in accordance with the terms of collective agreements and HSE Circulars. Annual Leave The annual leave associated with the post will be confirmed at Contracting stage. Superannuation This is a pensionable position with the HSE. The successful candidate will upon appointment become a member of the appropriate pension scheme. Pension scheme membership will be notified within the contract of employment. Members of pre-existing pension schemes who transferred to the HSE on the 01st January 2005 pursuant to Section 60 of the Health Act 2004 are entitled to superannuation benefit terms under the HSE Scheme which are no less favourable to those which they were entitled to at 31st December 2004 Age The Public Service Superannuation (Age of Retirement) Act, 2018* set 70 years as the compulsory retirement age for public servants. * Public Servants not affected by this legislation: Public servants joining the public service or re-joining the public service with a 26 week break in service, between 1 April 2004 and 31 December 2012 (new entrants) have no compulsory retirement age. Public servants, joining the public service or re-joining the public service after a 26 week break, after 1 January 2013 are members of the Single Pension Scheme and have a compulsory retirement age of 70. Probation Every appointment of a person who is not already a permanent officer of the Health Service Executive or of a Local Authority shall be subject to a probationary period of 12 months as stipulated in the Department of Health Circular No.10/71. Protection of Children Guidance and Legislation The welfare and protection of children is the responsibility of all HSE staff. You must be aware of and understand your specific responsibilities under the Children First Act 2015, the Protections for Persons Reporting Child Abuse Act 1998 in accordance with Section 2, Children First National Guidance and other relevant child safeguarding legislation and policies. Some staff have additional responsibilities such as Line Managers, Designated Officers and Mandated Persons. You should check if you are a Designated Officer and / or a Mandated Person and be familiar with the related roles and legal responsibilities. For further information, guidance and resources please visit: HSE Children First webpage . Infection Control Have a working knowledge of Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply to the role for example, Standards for Healthcare, National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections, Hygiene Standards etc. and comply with associated HSE protocols for implementing and maintaining these standards as appropriate to the role. Health & Safety It is the responsibility of line managers to ensure that the management of safety, health and welfare is successfully integrated into all activities undertaken within their area of responsibility, so far as is reasonably practicable. Line managers are named and roles and responsibilities detailed in the relevant Site Specific Safety Statement (SSSS). Key responsibilities include: • Developing a SSSS for the department/service[1], as applicable, based on the identification of hazards and the assessment of risks, and reviewing/updating same on a regular basis (at least annually) and in the event of any significant change in the work activity or place of work. • Ensuring that Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) is integrated into day-to-day business, providing Systems Of Work (SOW) that are planned, organised, performed, maintained, and revised as appropriate, and ensuring that all safety related records are maintained and available for inspection. • Consulting and communicating with staff and safety representatives on OSH matters. • Ensuring a training needs assessment (TNA) is undertaken for employees, facilitating their attendance at statutory OSH training, and ensuring records are maintained for each employee. • Ensuring that all incidents occurring within the relevant department/service are appropriately managed and investigated in accordance with HSE procedures[2]. • Seeking advice from health and safety professionals through the National Health and Safety Function Helpdesk as appropriate. • Reviewing the health and safety performance of the ward/department/service and staff through, respectively, local audit and performance achievement meetings for example. Note : Detailed roles and responsibilities of Line Managers are outlined in local SSSS. [1]A template SSSS and guidelines are available on writing your site or service safety statement . 2 Structures and processes for effective incident management and review of incidents.
MRHP-- - Senior Pharmacist
Senior Pharmacist MRHP-12-25-349 Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise Location of Post: Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise There is currently one specified purpose (until May 2026) , whole-time Senior Pharmacist vacancy available in the Pharmacy Department in the Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise. A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for a Senior Pharmacist 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: Caitriona Gowing Pharmacy Executive Manager Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise Email: caitriona.gowing@hse.ie Tel: 057 869 6770 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: To assist and lead on the provision of a comprehensive pharmacy service assisting in the medication management process and promoting the delivery of safe, effective and cost-effective dispensary and clinical pharmacy services. Provides direction and support to fellow staff members regarding safe use of medication. Eligibility Criteria, Qualifications and / or Experience: 1. Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc. (a) Candidates must: - (i) Be a registered Pharmacist with the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland (PSI) or be entitled to be so registered. AND (ii) Have at least three years satisfactory post registration hospital experience. AND (iii) Process the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and management ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office. 2. 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. 3. Character Candidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character.
MRHT-- - Physiotherapist, Senior In ICU/CCU Acute Medical Wards
Physiotherapist, Senior in ICU/CCU Acute Medical Wards Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore MRHT-12-25-348 There is currently 1.0 WTE permanent vacancy available in: Senior Physiotherapist, Critical Care and Acute medical wards in Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore. Informal enquiries We welcome enquiries about the role. For further information about the role contact: Ciara Galvin Physiotherapist Manager in Charge III. Email: ciara.galvin@hse.ie Phone:086 8062407 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: Chloe Wade Human Resources Team Lead - Ceannaire Foirne Acmhainní Daonna Ríomhphost/E-mail: chloe.wade@hse.ie | Tel|Fón: 087 3563560 Purpose of the post The successful candidate will join the Critical Care Physiotherapy team in Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore. This team currently consists of 1 WTE Senior Physiotherapist and is expanding to incorporate additional Critical Care and Acute medical wards capacity. Candidates must have at the latest date of application: (a) 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-physiotherapist-qualifications.pdf AND (ii) Be registered on the Physiotherapists Register maintained by the Physiotherapists Registration Board at CORU. OR (iii) Applicants who satisfy the conditions set out in Section 91 of the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005, (see note 1 below*), must submit proof of application for registration with the Physiotherapists Registration Board at CORU. The acceptable proof is correspondence from the Physiotherapists Registration Board at CORU confirming their application for registration as a Section 91 applicant. AND (iv) Candidates must have three years full time (or an aggregate of three years full time) post qualification clinical experience. AND (b) Have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and professional ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office. Post specific requirements · Demonstrate breadth & depth of experience in ICU and Critical Care setting. · Demonstrate breadth & depth of experience in managing patients on & setting up NIV and AIRVO · Demonstrate depth and breadth of experience of working with respiratory service users in an acute hospital setting. · Demonstrate breadth & depth of experience in managing chronic respiratory disease
Community Midwife, Antenatal Care In External Clinics
Community Midwife Antenatal Care in External Clinics (Clinical Midwife Manager 2 Grade) Full Time Permanent Position This position will join the established community midwifery team and will have a pivotal role in enhancing current service delivery within the team. The successful candidates will : Please note a panel will be created for future community midwifery posts following interviews. The panel will exist for 12 months.
NAAS-- - Staff Medical Scientist, Clinical Chemistry
Staff Grade Medical Scientist - Clinical Chesmistry Naas General Hospital. There is currently one permanent 1 WTE Staff Grade Medical Scientist (Clinical Chemistry) vacancy available in the Laboratory in Naas General Hospital. A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Naas General Hospital from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. Specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may also be filled from this panel. ***Please note we do not accept CV's for this post- completed application forms only*** Informal Enquiries: Clodagh Cruise Laboratory Manager Naas General Hospital clodagh.cruise@hse.ie HR Point of Contact: Name: Olivia Girvin Position: HR Recruitment Officer, HSE Dublin and Midlands Email: Olivia.girvin@hse.ie Tel: 087 957 4869 Purpose of the Post The person, in co-operation with the Senior Medical Scientist and the Chief Medical Scientist, clinical staff and the Laboratory Manager, will participate in the management and delivery of a quality Laboratory service that supports the clinical needs of our patients Eligibility Criteria Candidates must have at the latest date of application: - 1. Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc (a) Candidates for appointment must: Be registered on the Medical Scientists Register maintained by the Medical Scientists Registration Board at CORU. See https://coru.ie/aboutus/registration-boards/medical-scientists-registration-board/apply-forregistration/ OR (ii) Applicants who satisfy the conditions set out in Section 91 of the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005, (see note 1 below*), must submit proof of application for registration with the Medical Scientists Registration Board at CORU. The acceptable proof is correspondence from the Medical Scientists Registration Board at CORU confirming their application for registration as a Section 91 applicant was received by the 30th March 2021. AND (b) Have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and professional ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office. 2. Annual registration (i) On appointment, practitioners must maintain annual registration on Medical Scientists Register maintained by the Medical Scientists Registration Board at CORU AND (ii) Practitioners must confirm annual registration with CORU to the HSE by way of the annual Patient Safety Assurance Certificate (PSAC) Note 1* Section 91 candidates are individuals who qualified before 31st March 2019 and have been engaged in the practice of the profession in the Republic of Ireland for a minimum of 2 years fulltime (or an aggregate of 2 years fulltime), between 31st March 2014 and 31st March 2019 are considered to be Section 91 applicants under the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005. 4. 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. 5. Character Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character
NAAS-- - Unscheduled Care Lead
Grade VII Unscheduled Care Lead Naas General Hospital. There is currently one permanent and whole-time vacancy available. A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Grade VII Unscheduled Care Lead, Naas General Hospital, from which current and future permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full time or part time duration may be filled. ***Please note we do not accept CV's for this post- completed application forms only*** Informal Enquiries: Name: Rory Dignam Position: Operations Manager, Naas General Hospital Tel: (045) 849525 Email: rory.dignam2@hse.ie HR Point of Contact: Name: Olivia Girvin Position: HR Recruitment Officer, HSE Dublin and Midlands Email: Olivia.girvin@hse.ie Tel: 087 957 4869 Purpose of the Post The Unscheduled Care Lead will provide strategic and operational support to the Senior Management Team and Clinical Directorates at Naas General Hospital, with a particular focus on enhancing the quality, safety, and efficiency of unscheduled care services. This role involves providing leadership in the ongoing improvement of unscheduled care pathways and performance, including urgent and emergency care services, and the development and implementation of robust performance monitoring systems. The post holder will be responsible for tracking, analysing, and reporting key performance indicators (KPIs) in alignment with HSE targets, such as ED wait times, 9-hour and 24-hour breaches, and the proportion of patients aged 75+ waiting more than 24 hours in the Emergency Department and will present data regularly at Operations and Senior Management meetings to support informed decision-making. In line with the HSE’s national focus on improving outcomes in urgent and emergency care, the Unscheduled Care Lead will work to optimise patient flow from the point of ED triage through to timely admission, discharge, or transfer. A particular emphasis will be placed on the early identification and prioritisation of patients over 75 years of age, ensuring compliance with the National ED Taskforce recommendations and Age-Friendly Hospital standards. The Unscheduled Care Lead will work closely with the Scheduled Care Manager, Patient Flow ADON, Operations Manager, ED Consultant clinical lead, CNM 3, IPC team and other key stakeholders to ensure an integrated and coordinated approach to patient flow across the hospital. The post holder will actively participate in daily bed management meetings and contribute to the delivery of timely and effective patient flow solutions, with a continued emphasis on reducing delayed discharges and length of stay, especially for older persons. The role also includes responsibility for advance planning of weekends and bank holidays, engaging with relevant clinical and operational stakeholders to ensure appropriate capacity, resourcing, and escalation arrangements are in place to manage anticipated demand and reduce risk, particularly during periods of heightened ED pressure. This is a highly collaborative role that requires strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills, with a clear focus on delivering high-quality, patient-centred urgent and emergency care. The Unscheduled Care Lead will champion service improvements that promote safe, timely access to care and effective transitions for all patients, especially those most vulnerable to long ED stays and delays in discharge Eligibility Criteria Candidates must have at the latest date of application: - Eligibility Criteria Professional Qualifications, Experience etc. This campaign is confined to staff who are currently employed by the HSE, TUSLA, other statutory health agencies*, or a body which provides services on behalf of the HSE under Section 38 of the Health Act 2004 as per Workplace Relations Commission agreement -161867 (a) Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition: (i) Are currently employed at Grade VI level or equivalent (clinical or administrative) CNM 1 or above, with relevant experience in hospital operations. (ii)Have a clinical background (e.g. nursing, allied health, or medical), that enables effective engagement with multidisciplinary teams and supports the progression of clinical pathways, service integration, and the resolution of operational challenges in a fast-paced acute care environment. (iii)Have satisfactory experience in an office under the HSE, TUSLA, other statutory health agencies, or a body which provides services on behalf of the HSE under Section 38 of the Health Act 2004 at a level not lower than that of Grade IV (or equivalent) And Have not less than two years satisfactory experience either in that office or in an office at a level not lower than that of Clerical Officer in the HSE, TUSLA, other statutory health agencies, or a body which provides services on behalf of the HSE under Section 38 of the Health Act 2004 Or Have demonstrable strong leadership and interpersonal skills and experience in implementing and managing complex change and quality improvement initiatives, and possess extensive knowledge of unscheduled care and patient flow dynamics within an acute healthcare setting. In addition, applicants must demonstrate experience or capacity in carrying out delegated operational responsibilities for the day-to-day management of unscheduled care services, as assigned by the Operations Manager. The post holder is expected to take a proactive and solution-focused approach to addressing operational challenges, supporting service continuity, and enhancing patient flow across the hospital. And Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge, capability, and expertise (including a high standard of professional and management ability) necessary for the proper discharge of the duties of the post. 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.
NAAS-- - Specialist Surveillance Scientist
Specialist Surveillance Scientist Naas General Hospital. There is currently one permanent Medical Scientist, Specialist (Surveillance)vacancy available in the Laboratory in Naas General Hospital. A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Naas General Hospitalfrom which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. Specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may also be filled from this panel. ***Please note we do not accept CV's for this post- completed application forms only*** Informal Enquiries: Clodagh Cruise Laboratory Manager Naas General Hospital clodagh.cruise@hse.ie HR Point of Contact: Rachel Smith HR Recruitment Officer HSE Dublin and Midlands Email: Rachel.smitp@hse.ie Tel: 087 1881997 Purpose of the Post 1. The purpose of this role is to manage the collection, analysis and dissemination of all Healthcare Associated Infection data in Naas General Hospital and the surrounding community and other areas as appropriate. 2. Be involved in the Implementation of the Critical Care Surveillance Programme. 3. To fully implement all the requirements of the HIQA National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infection in the hospital. 4. To provide a link between the Pathology Laboratory, Public Health and the Health Protection Surveillance Centre in relation to the surveillance and reporting of infectious diseases and antimicrobial resistance via CIDR and EARS-Net 5. Be responsible for the development, co-ordination and implementation of quality processes within Pathology and for all documentation required for Surveillance of pathogens and antimicrobial resistance patterns on direction of the Laboratory Manager, HPSC and Consultant Microbiologist. 6. Participate fully as a member of the Infection Prevention and Control Team in the Hospital. 7. Co-ordinate the Surveillance Programme within the Hospital in conjunction with the IPCT – as required by HIQA. Eligibility Criteria Candidates must have at the latest date of application: - 1. Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc. (a) Candidates for appointment must: (i) Be registered, or be eligible for registration as a Medical Scientist on the Medical Scientists Register maintained by the Medical Scientists Registration Board at CORU. OR (ii) Applicants who satisfy the conditions set out in Section 91 of the Health and Social Care professionals Act 2005, (see Note 1 Below*), must submit proof of application for the registration Board at CORU. The acceptable proof is correspondence from the Medical Scientists Registration Board at CORU confirming their application for registration as a Section 91 applicant was received by the 30th of March 2021. AND (iii) Possess a Masters Qualification (MSc) or equivalent (NFQ Level 9) postgraduate qualififcation on the National Framework of Qualififcations (NFQ) maintained by Quality and Qualififcations Ireland (QQI) in a Science related discipline, as relevant to the role. Validated bt the academy of Clinical Science and Laboratory Medicine. OR (iv) An equivalent qualification at minimum Level 9 validated by the Academy of Clinical Science and laboratory Medicine (ACSLM) OR (v) Possess Fellowship of the Academy of Clinical Science and laboratory Medicine awarded before July 2018. OR (vi) Have attained the Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Science by examination or thesis (Awarded prior to 1999) AND (vii) Possess four years full time clinical experience (or an aggregate of four years full time clinical experience) as a medical scientist in a clinical diagnostic laboratory since qualifying as a medical scientist. AND (viii) Demonstrate knowledge and experience in the appropriate specialist area. AND (ix) Demonstrate evidence of Continuous Professional Development relevant to the required area of specialism/role. AND (x) Have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and professional ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office. AND (xi) Candidate must provide proof of statutory Registration on the medical Scientists Register maintained by the Medical Scientists Registration Board at CORU before a contract of employment can be issued. OR For a section 91 candidate you must submit proof of application for registration see criterion 1a (ii). 2. Annual Registration (i) On appointment, practitioners must maintain annual registration on Medical Scientists Register maintained by the Medical Scientists Registration Board at CORU. AND (ii) Practitioners must confirm annual registration with CORU to the HSE by way of the annual Patient Safety Assurance Certificate (PSAC) 4. Health Candidates for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. 5. Character Candidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character
NAAS-- - Health And Safety Officer
Grade VII - Health and Safety Officer Naas General Hospital A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Naas General Hospital from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full-time or part-time duration may be filled. Vacancies may include Staff nurses with experience in areas such as Medical Surgical, Emergency Department, Endoscopy & Critical Care units required also. ***Please note we do not accept CV's for this post- completed application forms only*** Informal Enquiries: Mr Richard Gleeson Operations Manager Naas General Hospital. HR Point of Contact: Olivia.Girvin HR Recruitment Officer HSE Dublin and Midlands Email: Olivia.Girvin@hse.ie Tel: 087 957 4869 Purpose of the Post · The purpose of the role is to facilitate compliance with the corporate Health & Safety Statement and associated processes, policies and legislation within the Health Service Executive. · To provide specialist advice, guidance and instruction regarding health and safety matters to the Naas General Hospital Management Team, Heads of Service, frontline managers and staff, to assist Naas General Hospital management and duty holders in ensuring that the high standards of health and safety as dictated by HSE Corporate and legislation are met and promote continuous improvement based on systematic organisational learning. · To advise and support management and duty holders in setting up, maintaining and improving systems that underpin an effective integrated health and safety governance system within the Naas General Hospital. · To liaise with internal stakeholders such as the National Health and Safety Function (NHSF) and Corporate Committees such as the Health & Safety Management Advisory Committee (HSMAC) and the Risk Committee and external stakeholders such as the State Claims Agency and the Health and Safety Authority. · The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that national policy issued by the Workplace Health and Wellbeing Unit is implemented locally. This will include statutory and regulatory requirements of the Workplace Health and Wellbeing Unit for the Health and Safety of healthcare workers. · The post holder will support the Quality & Patient Safety department in all communication processes and the collation, analysis and distribution (as applicable) of all Naas General Hospital policies. Based on this information the post holder will work in collaboration to produce regular reports t identifying areas for improvement: Eligibility Criteria Candidates must have at the latest date of application: • Hold a Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) Level 8 (or higher) major academic award (e.g. Honours Degree or Higher Diploma) in Health and Safety, or other relevant area (that is, a qualification or cognate degree accredited by Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) for membership at Graduate or higher level). http://www.iosh.co.uk/Membership/About-membership/Qualifications.aspx AND • Have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in an Occupational Health and Safety Officer / Advisor role, or AND o A minimum of 1.5 no. years’ experience in an Occupational Health and Safety Advisor/Officer (or equivalent) or Assistant role, and o Minimum of 1.5 no. years’ experience in healthcare in a clinical or support services role (i.e. a combined total of 3 no. years’ experience) AND • Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability, including a high standard of suitability and management ability, for the proper discharge of the office. 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.
Registered Advanced Nurse Practitioner / Candidate Diabetes
Job Title and Grade Code Registered Advanced Nurse Practitioner (RANP) /candidate Advanced Nurse Practitioner Diabetic services. Grade Codes: 2267 / 2272 Campaign Reference SCH/098/2025 Closing Date Wednesday 15th December 2025 @ 17:00Hrs Proposed Interview Date (s) It is proposed to hold interview for this post as soon as possible after the closing date of the campaign. In this regard, candidates may receive short notice of interview date. Taking up Appointment A start date will be indicated at job offer stage. Location of Post Endocrine Department, St. Columcille’s Hospital, Loughlinstown, Co. Dublin. There is currently one permanent whole-time vacancy as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner (RANP) in Diabetes, available in the Endocrine Department, at St Columcille’s Hospital (SCH), Loughlinstown, Co. Dublin. A panel may be created from this campaign for SCH from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full time or part time duration may be filled. Informal Enquiries Clement Anburaj Director of Nursing, St. Columcille’s Hospital, Loughlinstown, Co. Dublin. Phone : 01 211 5014 Email : clement.anburaj @hse.ie Details of Service Located on the border of Wicklow St. Columcille’s Hospital (SCH) Loughlinstown, provides a range of services to a diverse population covering South County Dublin and County Wicklow. SCH is a Model 2 hospital with 117 inpatient Beds, 3 Medical Observation Beds, 8 Day Beds, 9 Beds in MAU (Medical Assessment Unit) and 6 in the IU (Injuries Unit). These services include a Cardiac Rehabilitation Unit, Injury Unit, Medical Assessment Unit, acute medical in-patient services, Day Surgery, Diabetic Care, Outpatient care and Diagnostic Services. St. Columcille’s Hospital has a National Speciality in Obesity and Gender management and is a referral centre for bariatric surgery. Specific to the Diabetic Services The Diabetes Service in St Columcille’s Hospital (SCH) is a tertiary referral service for Type 1 (T1DM) and complicated Type 2 diabetes (T2DM) that cannot be managed in the community. The service has 4963 registered patients - 672 of which have T1DM with 371 of those using intensive insulin approaches. We provide advanced diabetes interventions in keeping with those seen in many but not all Level IV hospital units. Patient empowerment through education, active questioning and enhanced support is central to our approach. The team at SCH has a very close working relationship with community and primary care colleagues. The diabetes service is delivered principally via outpatient clinics but also provides inpatient monitoring for all patients admitted with diabetes. The service is delivered using an MDT approach composed of many disciplines which include, nursing, medical, clinical nutrition, and podiatry. Nurse led clinics take place daily for follow up of acute problems and assisting with behavioural changes in clients struggling with their diabetes. Reporting Relationship The post holder will report to: Clinically: Endocrine Consultants and professionally to : Knowledge ● Knowledge of nursing guidelines, policies, procedures, and protocols, applicable to Diabetic nursing ● Detailed understanding of the application of Scope of Nursing Practice Framework ● Advanced knowledge of current nursing research issues related to Diabetic nursing ● Experience of clinical audit and standard setting Post Specific Requirements, additional qualifications and or experience required. The following service specific requirements, additional qualifications and /or experience are offered for consideration in developing the role for a specific scope of practice within a post or within a specific location. ● Be a registered nurse prescriber or agree to undertake, within an agreed timeframe, the Nurse Prescribing of Medicinal Products Certificate. ● Have undertaken or agree to undertake, within an agreed timeframe, the Nurse Prescribing of Ionising Radiation Certificate. Campaign Specific Selection Process Ranking/Shortlisting / Interview A ranking and or shortlisting exercise may be carried out based on 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 considering 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 principal basis. The Code also specifies the responsibilities placed on candidates, facilities for feedback to applicants on matters relating to their application when requested, and outlines procedures in relation to requests for a review of the recruitment and selection process and review in relation to allegations of a breach of the Code of Practice. Additional information on the HSE’s review process is available in the document posted with each vacancy entitled “Code of Practice, Information for Candidates”. Codes of practice are published by the CPSA and are available on https://www.hse.ie/eng/staff/jobs in the document posted with each vacancy entitled “Code of Practice, Information for Candidates” or on https://www.cpsa.ie/ . The reform programme outlined for the Health Services may impact on this role and as structures change the Job Specification may be reviewed. This Job Specification is a guide to the general range of duties assigned to the post holder. It is intended to be neither definitive nor restrictive and is subject to periodic review with the employee concerned. Registered Advanced Nurse Practitioner (RANP) or Candidate Advanced Nurse Practitioner (cANP), Diabetic Services, Terms and Conditions of Employment Tenure The appointment is whole-time and Candidate ANP is required to have progressed to being eligible to be a Registered ANP with the NMBI within 3 years of commencement of the post. Given the developmental nature of this service the successful advanced nurse practitioner candidate will be required to adhere to the terms as set out below which are specific to this appointment. In line with requirements and standards set out by NMBI (2017) Advanced Practice (Nursing) Standards and Requirements the successful candidate will be required to engage in a process of self-development and structured education and clinical supervision specific to (area of practice to be inserted) in order to develop advanced clinical nursing knowledge and critical thinking skills to gain competence necessary to independently provide efficient, effective, safe patient care to a specific caseload which has been previously agreed. The Candidate Advanced Nurse Practitioner is expected to demonstrate the core and specific competencies deemed necessary to manage the scope of practice and must undertake formal competency assessment to an agreed standard in order to progress towards submission of a personal portfolio to The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland for registration as a Registered Advanced Nurse Practitioner The timeframe for submission of the individual portfolio will be agreed with the Director of Nursing and relevant clinical lead to progress the development of an ANP service in breast cancer and facilitate the strategic development of future ANP candidates and additional patient services. As a new RANP service is being developed the Candidate Advanced Nurse Practitioner, under the direction of the Health Care Provider’s Advanced Practice Stakeholder Governance Group is expected 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). Develop the job description and supporting documentation in line with Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann Advanced Practice (Nursing) Standards and Requirements (NMBI 2017). On successful completion of the above requirements and on acquiring registration with NMBI as an RANP the candidate will be appointed as an RANP in a permanent capacity. Failure to successfully achieve essential milestones (outlined above) within an agreed timeframe will result in termination of the ANP career pathway and return to a previously held substantive post OR re-deployment within the organisation. Appointment as an employee of the Health Service Executive is governed by the Health Act 2004 and the Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointment) Act 2004. The post is pensionable. A panel may be created from which permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part time duration may be filled. The tenure of these posts will be indicated at “expression of interest” stage. Appointment as an employee of the Health Service Executive is governed by the Health Act 2004 and the Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Act 2004 and Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Amendment Act 2013. Remuneration The Salary Scale for cANP (as at 01/08/2025) is: €70,725 72,124 75,662 77,054 78,454 79,872 The salary scale for RANP (as at 01/08/2025) is: € 71,408 72,792 74,125 78,221 79,511 81,009 82,410 83,801 88,12 Candidates who are successful at interview and subsequently meet the necessary registration requirements with NMBI will automatically be appointed into the approved post of RANP. New appointees to any grade start at the minimum point of the scale. Incremental credit will be applied for recognised relevant service in Ireland and abroad (Department of Health Circular 2/2011). Incremental credit is normally granted on appointment, in respect of previous experience in the Civil Service, Local Authorities, Health Service and other Public Service Bodies and Statutory Agencies. Working Week The standard working week applying to the post is to be confirmed at Job Offer stage. 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 of 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 for Persons Reporting Child Abuse Act 1998 As this post is one of those designated under the Protection for Persons Reporting Child Abuse Act 1998, appointment to this post appoints one as a designated officer in accordance with Section 2 of the Act. You will remain a designated officer for the duration of your appointment to your current post or for the duration of your appointment to such other post as is included in the categories specified in the Ministerial Direction. You will receive full information on your responsibilities under the Act on appointment. Mandated Person Children First Act 2015 As a mandated person under the Children First Act 2015 you will have a legal obligation: • To report child protection concerns at or above a defined threshold to TUSLA. • To assist Tusla, if requested, in assessing a concern which has been the subject of a mandated report. You will remain a mandated person for the duration of your appointment to your current post or for the duration of your appointment to such other post as is included in the categories specified in the Ministerial Direction. You will receive full information on your responsibilities under the Act on appointment. Infection Control Have a working knowledge of Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply to the role for example, Standards for Healthcare, National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections, Hygiene Standards etc. and comply with associated HSE protocols for implementing and maintaining these standards as appropriate to the role. Health & Safety It is the responsibility of line managers to ensure that the management of safety, health and welfare is successfully integrated into all activities undertaken within their area of responsibility, so far as is reasonably practicable. Line managers are named, and roles and responsibilities detailed in the relevant Site-Specific Safety Statement (SSSS). Key responsibilities include: • Developing a SSSS for the department/service[1], as applicable, based on the identification of hazards and the assessment of risks, and reviewing/updating same on a regular basis (at least annually) and in the event of any significant change in the work activity or place of work. • Ensuring that Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) is integrated into day-to-day business, providing Systems of Work (SOW) that are planned, organised, performed, maintained, and revised as appropriate, and ensuring that all safety related records are maintained and available for inspection. • Consulting and communicating with staff and safety representatives on OSH matters. • Ensuring a training needs assessment (TNA) is undertaken for employees, facilitating their attendance at statutory OSH training, and ensuring records are maintained for each employee. • Ensuring that all incidents occurring within the relevant department/service are appropriately managed and investigated in accordance with HSE procedures[2]. • Seeking advice from health and safety professionals through the National Health and Safety Function Helpdesk as appropriate. • Reviewing the health and safety performance of the ward/department/service and staff through, respectively, local audit and performance achievement meetings for example. Note : Detailed roles and responsibilities of Line Managers are outlined in local SSSS. Ethics in Public Office 1995 and 2001 Positions remunerated at or above the minimum point of the Grade VIII salary scale (€69,676 as at 01.10.2020) are designated positions under Section 18 of the Ethics in Public Office Act 1995. Any person appointed to a designated position must comply with the requirements of the Ethics in Public Office Acts 1995 and 2001 as outlined below: A) In accordance with Section 18 of the Ethics in Public Office Act 1995, a person holding such a post is required to prepare and furnish an annual statement of any interests which could materially influence the performance of the official functions of the post. This annual statement of interest should be submitted to the Chief Executive Officer not later than 31st January in the following year. B) In addition to the annual statement, a person holding such a post is required, whenever they are performing a function as an employee of the HSE and have actual knowledge, or a connected person, has a material interest in a matter to which the function relates, provide at the time a statement of the facts of that interest. A person holding such a post should provide such statement to the Chief Executive Officer. The function in question cannot be performed unless there are compelling reasons to do so and, if this is the case, those compelling reasons must be stated in writing and must be provided to the Chief Executive Officer. C) A person holding such a post is required under the Ethics in Public Office Acts 1995 and 2001 to act in accordance with any guidelines or advice published or given by the Standards in Public Office Commission. Guidelines for public servants on compliance with the provisions of the Ethics in Public Office Acts 1995 and 2001 are available on the Standards Commission’s website https://www.sipo.ie/ . [1] A template SSSS and guidelines are available on the National Health and Safety Function, here: https://www.hse.ie/eng/staff/safetywellbeing/about%20us/ 2 See link on health and safety web-pages to latest Incident Management Policy
