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Would you like to work for a great employer? Enable Ireland is an organisation that makes a real difference to the lives of children and adults with disabilities in Ireland, and is named as one of Ireland's Irish Independent 150 Best Employers 2024 . Enable Ireland, as an equal opportunities employer, proudly maintains a Silver Award in Diversity from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We vigorously advocate for fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement, and are dedicated to ongoing enhancement in these areas. We are currently seeking a highly-motivated Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist in Motor Management to join our team in a CDNT Enable Ireland Cork Services, Curraheen . Contract Type: Permanent Contract Hours: 35 hours per week Salary Scale: €64,123 to €74,738 pro rata per annum. Salary scales are subject to LSI’s (Long Service Increments) Annual Leave Entitlement : 33 days per annum Overview of the Post: The post holder will manage a caseload and be responsible for the provision of a physiotherapy service including assessment and intervention to children and adolescents enrolled on the CDNT. In addition, the post holder will provide a high standard specialist physiotherapy service to support the CHO4 Children Disability Network Teams (CDNTs) and Primary Care Teams (PCTs) in terms of the motor management of children with a range of conditions resulting in physical disability (PDSS). Overview of Duties & Responsibilities: Please see Job Description for full list The successful candidate will have Essential Criteria: Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience etc. Candidates for appointment must: · Hold a Physiotherapy qualification recognised by the Physiotherapists Registration Board at CORU. AND · Be registered on the Physiotherapists Register maintained by the Physiotherapists Registration Board at CORU. AND · Be employed as a Senior Physiotherapist for 5 years working within the area of Paediatric Physiotherapy. AND · All candidates must have a minimum of 5 years full time (or equivalent) post qualification clinical experience in the area of paediatric (0-18 years) physical disability. AND · All candidates must have a minimum of 4 consecutive years’ experience in motor management delivering services to include spasticity management, complex postural and seating assessment, 2 D Gait Analysis and services plans, casting, complex orthotics, orthopaedic clinics, neuromuscular clinics, hip and spinal surveillance. Professional Development and Practice · All candidates must demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development relevant to the required area of physical disability specialism. · All candidates must demonstrate evidence of providing training relevant to the required area of physical disability specialism · All candidates must demonstrate achievement in the areas of clinical audit, quality improvement initiatives, practice development and teaching. · All candidates must have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability, management, leadership and professional ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office. Annual Registration · On appointment practitioners must maintain annual registration on Physiotherapists Register maintained by the Physiotherapists Registration Board at CORU. AND · Practitioners must confirm annual registration with CORU to Enable Ireland. Desirable Criteria: · Experience and/or training in clinical supervision. · Group work · Supervision of other staff and students · Experience of delivering education and / conducting research If you believe you would fit the role then please submit your application today. Benefits As a staff member of Enable Ireland, you will have access to a wide range of benefits, including: · Excellent internal and external training opportunities · Generous annual leave entitlements · Flexible Working · Long service reward scheme · Pay adjusted Maternity Leave · Pay adjusted Adoptive Leave · Pay adjusted Paternity Leave · Wellbeing benefits · Pension For a full list of our benefits & conditions, please click here: What now? To apply, please download the Job Description and Person Specification for your information and complete the online application form. CVs will not be accepted. Closing date for applications: Friday 25th July 2025 before noon A panel may be formed from this vacancy for any similar vacancies, which may arise during the next 12 months. · The post will be subject to reference checks and may be subject to Garda vetting/police clearance, as relevant. · Due to the large volume of applications, we are not in the position to provide individual feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted for interview. · Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants from all sections of the community. · The above information serves only as a guide to the advertised position. Enable Ireland, at its discretion, reserves the right to change this prior to appointment. · Please review Enable Ireland’s Rezoomo Privacy Policy here: https://enableireland.ie/resources/publications/rezoomo-privacy-policy · Please review the Enable Ireland’s External Data Protection Notice available at https://www.enableireland.ie/privacy-policy for details on how Enable Ireland processes applicant’s personal information. Please note if you are invited for interview, we will share your personal data with: 1) Any virtual service provider we use to host the interview; and 2) the interview panel (if applicable). Your information will be stored for this purpose in line with our retention policy
Store Manager
Store Manager – Lead the Way, Shape the Experience The Role : As Store Manager, you’ll do more than run a store — you’ll shape a team, build a culture, and grow your own career in a brand that’s growing too. Whether it’s multi-site management, training roles, or something new as we expand, there’s space for ambitious leaders to evolve. Why Join Us? · Autonomy to make your store your own · Career development into senior roles as we grow · Leadership training and networking opportunities · Be part of a brand that promotes from within and celebrates progress What We Offer: · Complimentary barista-made coffee on every shift · Employee discounts across all locations · Autonomy to make the store your own · A supportive leadership team and development opportunities · A dynamic and people-focused workplace This role is based in Lisduggan – Waterford Shopping Centre . Free on-site parking available. Ready to lead with purpose? Apply now and be part of something great. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Healthcare Assistants
About Us: Where comfort meets compassion Welcome to Contact Care, where we provide compassionate and personalized home care services tailored to meet our clients’ unique needs. With a focus on respect, dignity, and individualized care, we’re here to support our clients every step of the way. We are a nurse-led home healthcare provider, delivering essential personal and complex care to adults in the community. We are now recruiting Healthcare Assistants in several North Dublin areas, including Raheny, Kilbarrack, Artane, Baldoyle, Blanchardstown, Cabra, Finglas, and Ballymun. Who You Are: This is a great opportunity to use your existing knowledge and develop new skills in a supported environment! Learn more: https://contactcare.ie/
Assistant Manager
Main purpose of the role: Ensure the store operates efficiently and effectively and provide our customers with the very best customer service and fresh food offering at all times in a clean, safe environment. To deliver on key store targets (sales and profitability) through effective management of people and operations. The ideal candidate will have/be: 2 years€,, experience in a relevant position is desirable Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) Experience balancing cash/tills Excellent communication skills Good delegation skills Highly driven with a strong work ethic An understanding of how to achieve KPIs and targets Commerciality and brand awareness Passion for grocery retail Thrive in a fast-paced working environment. Main duties: Actively live Centra brand-values i.e. Proud, Energetic, Imaginative and Community-Based Set, monitor and achieve sales targets with the team on gross profit margin, net margin, waste and other KPIs as agreed with Store Manager Implement planograms correctly and ensure the correct range is in place in store Merchandise and present the store to the highest standard Approachable and a role model who leads by example and encourages teamwork and fosters a positive attitude and atmosphere in the workplace Ability to develop and promote good communication between employees and management in a safe, respectful and inclusive environment Support Store Manager in the development and training of the team and in ensuring the smooth running of the store Manage employee performance, giving regular feedback, recognition and encouragement Deal with all customer queries efficiently, professionally and consistent with store policy Understand achieving margins in all departments Engage with new initiatives and embrace new ways of working.
Security Guard
If you are a customer focused individual and want to join a fun and family orientated food and facilities management company which believes people are our greatest asset, then we have a role for you! Our family values speak for themselves: The Mount Charles Group are looking for a hardworking and motivated Security Guard to join their team at CAFRE Enniskillen. This is a great opportunity to join a world leading facilities management company. Working Pattern:
Assistant Cook
We now wish to recruit for the following position: Assistant Cook (Ref No: AC26/02) Responsibilities will be to support the day to day running of the canteen facility. The Role: *Assist in the smooth and efficient operation of the kitchen *Ensuring the planning, preparation and cooking of food is always to the highest standard. *To ensure a safe environment is maintained in compliance with health, safety, fire and hygiene *Maintenance of cleanliness throughout the kitchen and serving area *Ability to manage and complete required documentation to cover due diligence, ensuring HACCP records are up to date. *Operation of till *Other operational duties when required The Person: *Previous Experience working in a similar role *Flexible and adaptable approach *Good communication skills - written and verbal *The ability to demonstrate great team work skills *Basic Food Hygiene Hours of Work: *Part-time or full-time hours available, for further information please contact HR Department. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer
Social Care Worker
Brothers of Charity Services Ireland Applications are invited for the following positions Social Care Workers Location: Limerick City and West Limerick (Newcastle West / Abbeyfeale) Permanent Full Time and Part Time Posts Social Care Worker 12-point scale €39,951- € 56,089 (pro-rata) Working with Brothers of Charity Ireland Working with us means you will be joining an organisation that supports people with intellectual disabilities to be valued citizens in their local community, to have ordinary life experiences and to be closely connected to family and friends. We require bright ambitious individuals who have a positive attitude towards working with persons with an intellectual disability and who are committed to ensuring that our persons supported lead as normal and enjoyable a life as possible. In return for this dedication and commitment we offer the following: · Competitive Rates of Pay · 22 days Annual Leave · Defined Benefit Pension Plan · Flexible Working Hours · Full Training provided · Full & Part-Time Work · Career Progression · Sick Leave · Employee Assistance Programs The role of a Social Care Worker Social Care Workers fulfil a key worker supportive and advocative role for individuals supported by the service. The Social Care Worker role is to support the person in all aspects of their life focusing on the individual's ability and promoting independence and development of skills at all times. You will assist in all aspects of the practical tasks associated with the daily life of the person supported. The Social Care Worker will assist and support people who use the service with development of their individual person centred plans and the achievement of associated outcomes, and critically, will support people who use the service to make informed choices and fulfil their potential. They will encourage participation in the community through inclusive and creative thinking, seek opportunities for new experiences and encourage positive risk taking in leading to informed choices. Qualifications: Hold a recognised qualification and have eligibility to register as a Social Care Worker according to CORU registration requirements. Essential: · Hold a full manual driving license which qualifies you to drive manual transmission vehicles on Irish roads Closing date for receipt of completed application forms is Monday 4th August 2025 The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Psychologist Senior Grade
Would you like to work for a great employer? Enable Ireland is an organisation that makes a real difference to the lives of children and adults with disabilities in Ireland, and is named as one of Ireland's Irish Independent 150 Best Employers 2024. Enable Ireland, as an equal opportunities employer, proudly maintains a Silver Award in Diversity from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We vigorously advocate for fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement, and are dedicated to ongoing enhancement in these areas. We are currently seeking a highly-motivated Senior Psychologist to join our team in CHO7 Mid Kildare CDNT. Contract Type: Permanent Full Time 1.0 WTE Contract Hours: 35 hours per week Salary Scale: €91,190 to €107,186 pro rata per annum. Salary scales are subject to LSI’s (Long Service Increments) This pay scale is subject to increases in 2025 in accordance with the recent WRC agreement towards enhanced pay adjustments in Section 39 organisations. Annual Leave Entitlement: 34 days pro rata per annum and proportionately less for less than 12 months service. Overview of the Post: The post holder will be responsible for the provision of psychology services, including assessment and intervention (including Assessment of Need), to children and adolescents attending services in the region. Overview of Duties & Responsibilities: Please see Job Description for full list. The successful candidate will have Essential Criteria: Eligible applicants must: · Have a university degree or diploma (QQ1 level 8 equivalent) obtained with 1st or 2nd class honours in which Psychology was taken as a major subject and honours obtained in that subject And · Have an Irish post-graduate professional psychology qualification accredited by the Psychological Society of Ireland in Clinical, Counselling or Educational Psychology Or · An equivalent qualification from another jurisdiction validated by the Department of Health. And · Demonstrate competence in the Care Group/s applied for. And · Applicants must have at least five years satisfactory post-graduate experience in the area of professional psychology, no more than three years of which was spent in gaining the postgraduate professional qualification and no less than two years full-time spent in post qualification experience as a professional psychologist. Years in excess of the permitted three years for completion of the post-graduate training or time not worked will not be taken into consideration when assessing the five years’ experience requirement. And · Applicants with a clinical or counselling psychology qualification must demonstrate that they have acquired in appropriate health settings, for the area / areas for which they wish to apply - Disability (Child and Adult), Child Psychology, Adult Psychology - either at least 60 days or equivalent supervised clinical placements as part of the professional qualification; or at least 60 days or equivalent post-qualification supervised work experience as a psychologist. Note 2 Or · Applicants with an educational psychology qualification must demonstrate that they have acquired in appropriate health settings for the area / areas for which they wish to apply - Child Disability, Child Psychology - either at least 60 days or equivalent supervised clinical placements as part of the professional qualification; or at least 60 days or equivalent post qualification supervised work experience as a psychologist. Note 2 Note 2: Combinations of supervised clinical placement experience as part of the qualification supervised work experience within a single care group area to give a total of 60 days are not acceptable. · Must be a member of the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI) or a member of the British Psychological Society (BPS). · Must be eligible to work in the state · Valid driving licence for within the state / jurisdiction with access to own transport in order to deliver services across a large geographical area Desirable Criteria: If you believe you would fit the role then please submit your application today. Benefits As a staff member of Enable Ireland, you will have access to a wide range of benefits, including: · Excellent internal and external training opportunities · Generous annual leave entitlements · Flexible working · Long service reward scheme · Pay adjusted Maternity Leave · Pay adjusted Adoptive Leave · Pay adjusted Paternity Leave · Wellbeing benefits · Pension For a full list of our benefits & conditions, please click here or search: https://www.enableireland.ie/about-us/careers/employee-benefits What now? To apply, please download the Job Description and Person Specification for your information and complete the online application form. CVs will not be accepted. Closing date for applications: Thursday 24th July 2025 @ 12pm A panel may be formed from this vacancy for any similar vacancies, which may arise during the next 12 months in CHO7 · The post will be subject to reference checks and may be subject to Garda vetting/police clearance, as relevant. · Due to the large volume of applications, we are not in the position to provide individual feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted for interview. · Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants from all sections of the community. · The above information serves only as a guide to the advertised position. Enable Ireland, at its discretion, reserves the right to change this prior to appointment. · Please review Enable Ireland’s Rezoomo Privacy Policy here: https://enableireland.ie/resources/publications/rezoomo-privacy-policy · Please review the Enable Ireland’s External Data Protection Notice available at https://www.enableireland.ie/privacy-policy for details on how Enable Ireland processes applicant’s personal information. Please note if you are invited for interview, we will share your personal data with: 1) Any virtual service provider we use to host the interview; and 2) the interview panel (if applicable). Your information will be stored for this purpose in line with our retention policy
Healthcare Assistants
About Us: Where comfort meets compassion Welcome to Contact Care , where we provide compassionate and personalized home care services tailored to meet our clients’ unique needs. With a focus on respect, dignity, and individualized care , Contact Care is here to support our clients every step of the way. We are a nurse-led home healthcare provider caring for adults with long-term disabilities, chronic conditions, or age-related needs in the community. Our team works together to provide professional, compassionate care—and we’re currently looking for committed Healthcare Assistants to join us in Raheny, Kilbarrack, Artane, and Baldoyle . Who You Are: This is a great opportunity to use your existing knowledge and develop new skills in a supported environment! Learn more: https://contactcare.ie/
Clinical Nurse Specialist Pre-assessment
Purpose of the Post The purpose of this role is to deliver specialist nursing care in line with the five core concepts set out in the Framework for the Establishment of Clinical Nurse Specialist posts (4th edition), National Council for the Professional Development of Nursing and Midwifery (NCNM), 2008. The successful candidate will work as a member of the multidisciplinary team providing a patient centred quality and seamless service. The Pre-Assessment Clinic operates in accordance with evidence-based policies and protocols, including guidelines on anticoagulation bridging, consent, safe site surgery, and preoperative assessment. Additionally, it adheres to all relevant hospital policies that support best practices. The CNS provides leadership within the unit, working in close collaboration with visiting and in-house consultants, the anaesthesia department, the Day Surgery Unit, and outpatient departments. This multidisciplinary approach ensures the optimal utilization of day care facilities and enhances patient care. In this role, the CNS is responsible for conducting comprehensive pre-operative nursing assessments for patients undergoing a range of surgical procedures. This includes performing detailed evaluations, obtaining baseline outcome measurements, and ensuring all necessary investigations and results are reviewed before admission to determine the patient’s suitability for general anaesthesia or sedation. The CNS in Pre-Assessment collaborates closely with Anaesthesiologists and Surgeons to address any medical concerns related to anaesthesia and surgical procedures. They also liaise with General Practitioners (GPs) and other healthcare professionals to facilitate appropriate referrals, ensuring the patient’s pre-operative health is fully optimized. Additionally, the Pre-Assessment Nurse oversees the seamless coordination of care both before and during the patient’s admission, enhancing patient safety and surgical outcomes. Principal Duties and Responsibilities The purpose of the Registered Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) post is to deliver care in line with the five core concepts of the role set out in the Framework for the Establishment of Clinical Nurse/Midwife Specialist Posts, 4th edition, National Council for the Professional Development of Nursing and Midwifery (NCNM) 2008. The CNS has been established to benefit both patients and the perioperative service by improving outcomes and providing timely access to appropriate services. The CNS will have the expertise and specialist knowledge to help optimise patients and deliver pre-operative care to patients who will undergo surgeries. The post holder’s practice is based on the five core concepts of the CNS role as defined by the NCNM 4th edition (2008) in order to fulfil the role. The concepts are: • Clinical Focus • Patient/Client Advocate • Education and Training • Audit and Research • Consultant Clinical Focus The CNS will have a strong patient focus whereby the specialty defines itself as Nursing/midwifery and subscribes to the overall purpose, functions and ethical standards of nursing/midwifery. The clinical practice role may be divided into direct and indirect care. Direct care comprises the assessment, planning, delivery, and evaluation of care to the patient, family and/or carer. Indirect care relates to activities that influence and support the provision of direct care. Direct Care The CNS will: • To provide specialist knowledge, expertise and care to all patients undergoing surgical procedures requiring anaesthesia. This will be at a higher level of autonomy and decision-making in patient management as defined by protocols. • Provide a specialist nursing service for pre-operative patients who require support and treatment through the continuum of care. • Undertake comprehensive patient assessment to include physical, psychological, social, and spiritual elements of care using best evidence based practice in preoperative care. • Use the outcomes of patient assessment to develop and implement plans of care/case management in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team (MDT) and the patient, family and/or carer as appropriate. • Monitor and evaluate the patient’s response to treatment and amend the plan of care accordingly in conjunction with the MDT and patient, family, and/or carer as appropriate. • Make alterations in the management of patient’s condition in collaboration with the MDT and the patient in line with agreed pathways and policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines (PPPGs). • Accept appropriate referrals from MDT colleagues. Co-ordinate investigations, treatment therapies, and patient follow-up. • Communicate with patients, family, and/or carer as appropriate, to assess the patient’s needs and provide relevant support, information, education, advice, and counselling as required. • Where appropriate work collaboratively with MDT colleagues across Primary and Secondary Care to provide a seamless service delivery to the patient, family, and/or carer as appropriate. • Participate in medication reconciliation taking cognisance of poly-pharmacy and support medical and pharmacy staff with medication reviews and medication management. • Identify and promote specific symptom management strategies as well as the identification of triggers which may cause exacerbation of symptoms. Provide patients with appropriate self-management strategies and escalation pathways. • Manage nurse/midwife led pre-assessment clinics with MDT input. • Identify health promotion priorities for the patient, family and/or carer and support patient self-care in line with best evidence. This will include the provision of educational and health promotion material which is comprehensive, easy to understand and meets patients’ needs. Indirect Care • Identify and agree appropriate referral pathways for pre-operative patients. • Participate in case review with MDT colleagues. • Use a case management approach to patients with complex needs in collaboration with the MDT in both Primary and Secondary Care as appropriate. • Take a proactive role in the formulation and provision of evidence based PPPGs relating to pre-operative care. • Take a lead role in ensuring the service for pre-operative patients is in line with best practice guidelines and the Safer Better Healthcare Standards (HIQA, 2012) or the relevant National Clinical Care Programme. Patient/Client Advocate • Communicate, negotiate, and represent patient’s, family, and/or carer values and decisions in relation to their condition in collaboration with MDT colleagues in both Primary and Secondary Care as appropriate. • Develop and support the concept of advocacy, particularly in relation to patient participation in decision making, thereby enabling informed choice of treatment options. • Respect and maintain the privacy, dignity, and confidentiality of the patient, family, and/or carer. • Establish, maintain, and improve procedures for collaboration and cooperation between Acute Services, Primary Care, and Voluntary Organisations as appropriate. • Proactively challenge any interaction which fails to deliver a quality service to patients. Education & Training • Maintain clinical competence in patient management within the pre-assessment clinics, keeping up-to-date with relevant research to ensure the implementation of evidence based practice. • Provide the patient, family, and/or carer with appropriate information and other supportive interventions to increase their knowledge, skill, and confidence in managing their condition. Contribute to the design, development, and implementation of education programmes and resources for the patient, family, and/or carer thus empowering them to self-manage their condition. • Provide mentorship and preceptorship for nursing colleagues as appropriate. • Participate in training programmes for nursing, MDT colleagues, and key stakeholders as appropriate. • Create exchange of learning opportunities within the MDT in relation to evidence based pre-operative care delivery through journal clubs, conferences etc. • Develop and maintain links with Regional Centres for Nursing and Midwifery Education (RCNMEs), the Nursing and Midwifery Planning and Development Units (NMPDUs), and relevant third level Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) in the design, development, and delivery of educational programmes. • Be responsible for addressing own continuing professional development needs. Audit & Research • Establish and maintain a register of patients within the CNS service. • Maintain a record of clinically relevant data aligned to National Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) as directed and advised by the ADON/DON/Lead Consultant. • Identify, initiate, and conduct nursing/midwifery and MDT audit and research projects relevant to the area of practice. • Identify, critically analyse, disseminate, and integrate best evidence relating to preassessment into practice. • Contribute to nursing/midwifery research on all aspects of pre-operative care. • Use the outcomes of audit to improve service provision. • Contribute to service planning and budgetary processes through use of audit data and specialist knowledge. • Monitor, access, utilise, and disseminate current relevant research to advise and ensure the provision of informed evidence based practice. Audit expected outcomes including: • Collate data such as number of patients pre-assessed, proportion of patients requiring face-to-face assessment, referral to treatment time, and other data as dictated by clinical guidance which will provide evidence of the effectiveness of the CNS interventions undertaken - Refer to the National Council for the Professional Development of Nursing and Midwifery final report - Evaluation of Clinical Nurse and Midwife Specialist and Advanced Nurse and Midwife Practitioner roles in Ireland (SCAPE Report, 2010) and refer to the National KPIs associated with the speciality. They should have a clinical nursing/midwifery focus as well as a breakdown of activity - patients seen and treated. • Evaluate audit results and research findings to identify areas for quality improvement in collaboration with nursing/midwifery management and MDT colleagues (Primary and Secondary Care). Quality, Risk, and Safety responsibilities It is the responsibility of the CNS to: • Participate and cooperate with legislative and regulatory requirements with regard to quality, risk, and safety. • Participate and cooperate with local quality, risk, and safety initiatives as required. • Adequately identifies, assesses, manages, and monitors risk within their area of responsibility. Participate and cooperate with internal and external evaluations of the organisation’s structures, services, and processes as required, including but not limited to, The National Hygiene Audit, National Decontamination Audit, Health and Safety Audits, and other audits specified by the HSE or other regulatory authority. • Initiate, support, and implement nursing/midwifery quality improvement initiatives in their area which are in keeping with local organisational quality, risk, and safety requirement. • Contribute specialist expertise to the development of PPPGs and safe professional practice and adhere to relevant legislation, regulations, and standards. • Comply with the Hospital Complaints Policy. • Respond immediately and appropriately to ensure the safety of any service user that he/she/they are aware has been put at risk. • Ensure completion of incident/near miss forms and clinical risk reporting. • Adhere to department policies in relation to the care and safety of any equipment supplied and used to carry out the responsibilities of the CNS in Pre-Assessment Clinics care. • Participate and cooperate with legislative and regulatory requirements in relation to Health and Safety as outlined in the Safety, Health and Welfare Act 2005 and the Hospital Safety Statement. Consultant • Provide leadership in clinical practice and act as a resource and role model for preassessment practice. • Generate and contribute to the development of clinical standards and guidelines and support implementation. • Use specialist knowledge to support and enhance generalist nursing/midwifery practice. • Develop collaborative working relationships with local pre-assessment CNS, Registered Advanced Nurse/Midwife Practitioner/MDT colleagues as appropriate, developing person centred care pathways to promote the integrated model of care delivery. • With the support of the ADON, attend integrated care planning meetings as required. • Where appropriate develop and maintain relationships with specialist services in voluntary organisations which support patients in the community. • Liaise with other health service providers in the development and on-going delivery of the National Clinical Programme model of care. • Network with other CNS in Pre-Assessment Clinics and in related professionals associations. 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. This Role Profile will be subject to review in the light of changing circumstances. Eligibility Criteria Qualifications and/ or experience Each candidate must, at the latest date for receipt of completed applications for the post: 1. Professional Qualifications & Experience · Be registered in the General Division of the Register of Nurses maintained by Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland) or be entitled to be so registered AND · Have a minimum of 1 years’ post registration full time experience or an aggregate of 1 years’ full time experience in the division of the register in which the application is being made. AND · Have a minimum of 1 years’ experience or an aggregate of 1 years’ full time experience in specialist area of perioperative care. AND Have successfully completed a post registration programme of study, as certified by the education provider which verifies that the applicant has achieved a Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI), National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) major academic Level 9 or higher award that is relevant to the specialist area of care (equivalent to 60 ECTS or above), and in line with the requirements for specialist practice as set out by the National Council for Nursing and Midwifery 4th ed. (2008). OR Alternatively provide written evidence from the Higher Education Institute that they have achieved the number of ECTS credits equivalent to a Level 9 or higher standard, relevant to the specialist area of care (equivalent to 60 ECTS or above), and in line with the requirements for specialist practice as set out by the National Council for Nursing and Midwifery 4th ed. (2008) pre-assessment care prior to application (**See note below). AND • Be required to demonstrate that they have continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to the specialist area. AND • Have the ability to practice safely and effectively fulfilling his/her/their professional responsibility within his/her/their scope of practice. AND • Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability, including a high standard of suitability and clinical, leadership, managerial, and administrative capacity for the proper discharge of the duties of the office. **Note: For Nurses/Midwives who express an interest in CNS roles and who currently hold a level 8 educational qualification in the specialist area (equivalent to 60 ECTS or above), this qualification will be recognised up to September 2026. Please note that appointment to and continuation in posts that require statutory registration is dependent upon the post holder maintaining annual registration in the relevant division of the register maintained by: An Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann (Nursing Midwifery Board Ireland) 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 extensive experience and expertise in delivering pre-assessment services within an acute hospital setting, ensuring high standards of patient evaluation and perioperative care relevant to the role. Other requirements specific to the post A flexible approach to working hours is required. Skills, competencies and/or knowledge Candidates must: • Demonstrate the ability to work on own initiative • Demonstrate the ability to lead on clinical practice and service quality. • Demonstrate promotion of evidence-based decision-making. • Demonstrate practitioner competence and professionalism. • Demonstrate the ability to plan and organise effectively. • Demonstrate the ability to build, lead and manage a team. • Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills including the ability to build and maintain relationships. • Demonstrate strong communication and influencing skills. • Demonstrate initiative and innovation in the delivery of service. • Demonstrate resilience and composure. • Demonstrate openness to change. • Demonstrate integrity and ethical stance. • Demonstrate a commitment to continuing professional development. • Demonstrate the ability to relate nursing research to nursing practice. • Demonstrate knowledge of quality assurance practices and their application to nursing procedures. • Demonstrate an awareness of Clinical Programmes / Initiatives relevant to Pre- assessment / Pre-admission services, the National Clinical Programme for Anaesthesia - Model of Care for Pre-admission •Demonstrate an awareness of HR policies and procedures including disciplinary procedures, managing attendance etc. •Demonstrate an awareness of relevant legislation and policy e.g. legislation relevant to the service area, health and safety, infection control etc. •Demonstrate an awareness of current and emerging nursing strategies and policies in relation to the clinical / designated area. •Demonstrate an awareness of the Health Service Transformation Programme. Demonstrate an awareness of the HSE Model of Care for Elective Surgery •Demonstrate a willingness to develop IT skills relevant to the role. •Flexibility to move to various areas to maintain continuity of patient care. 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 . CVs will not be accepted for this position, please complete and upload the application form attached to the job advert
