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SPEECH & LANGUAGE THERAPIST (Staff Grade) Ref: 99483 Permanent Full-Time (35 hours per week) – 2 posts & Permanent Part-Time (21 hours per pay period) Location: Children’s Disability Network Team (CDNT) 7 East Cork City based in Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork A panel will also be formed from this competition to fill permanent and temporary posts as they arise across Cork/Kerry in our CDNTs: CDNT 7: Carrigtwohill CDNT 13: Carrigaline CDNT 1: Listowel CDNT 3: Kilarney / Tralee JOB SUMMARY This post involves working as part of an interdisciplinary team providing supports to children and young people, 0-18yrs, and their families. This will include children with Intellectual, Physical, Sensory disability, Autism and children at risk of or query developmental delay; where their needs require the support of an interdisciplinary team. These teams are under the national model of service provision “Progressing Disability Services for Children and Young People” lead by the HSE. The successful candidate will be employed by the Corlann South Services Ireland. Assessment, diagnostic and therapeutic interventions are provided in the context of an interdisciplinary team. The CDNT aims to maximise the child/ young adult’s full potential and works within the context of the family and community, empowering and supporting parents/care givers and family members . The Candidate: Statutory Registration, Professional Qualification, Experience etc. Each candidate for the appointment must possess the following: Be registered or be eligible for registration, as a Speech & Language Therapist by the Speech & Language Therapists Board at CORU Candidates must 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 Ideally, the successful candidate should have experience in Intellectual Disability / Physical Disability / Autism. New graduates will be considered. Have knowledge of working in the Disability Services. Demonstrate a command of the English language so as to effectively carry out the duties and responsibilities of the role Candidates must possess the requisite clinical and administrative capabilities to fulfil the functions of the role. Annual registration On appointment, practitioners must maintain annual registration on Speech & Language Therapist Register maintained by the Speech & Language Therapist Registration Board at CORU. AND Practitioners must confirm annual registration with CORU to the Corlann South Services Ireland – Southern Region by way of annual Safety Assurance Certificate Health Candidates for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. 4. 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 recruited between 1 April 2004 and 31 December 2012 (new entrants) have no compulsory retirement age. Public servants recruited since 1 January 2013 are members of the Single Pension Scheme and have a compulsory retirement age of 70. 5. Character Candidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character. 6. Driving License: Possession of a full clean driving licence, which qualifies you to drive on Irish roads, is essential. The person appointed will be required to provide their own transport during the duration of employment and will be paid travel expenses at the appropriate rates in respect of travel necessarily performed in the discharge or his/her duties. The base for this purpose will be the location to which the appointee is assigned. Salary Scale: €45,514 - €65,068 per annum (Department of Health Consolidated Scales 1/6/26) Pro-rata if working part-time hours. Successful candidates are required to submit all documentary evidence outlining any relevant experience within 3 months of starting date. Failure to do so will mean that any incremental credit due now will only be paid from date of submission of documents. Reporting to: Children’s Disability Network Manager. The Head of Discipline will provide clinical supervision. Informal enquiries to: Ms. Maria Gleeson Cary, Speech & Language Therapist Manager, Tel: +353 21 4556200 Or Roz Fitzgerald, Children’s Disability Network Manager, CDNT Network 7. Tel: +353 87 1140743 (e-mail: Cdnt7manager@corlann.ie Closing Date: Sunday 5th July 2026 Interviews scheduled for Thursday 23rd July 2026 Applications should be made using the Apply link below Corlann South is an equal opportunities employer INDS
Team Leader
CORLANN– WEST REGION POST OF: PERMANENT FULL-TIME TEAM LEADER, CNM1/SOCIAL CARE LEADER DEERPARK SERVICES, BALLINASLOE, CO. GALWAY JOB REF: 99474 Location: Deerpark Services is a developing community based day and residential service in Ballinasloe. We provide community based day, respite, residential services and individualised services to adults with varying support needs, based on personal outcome measures. Our focus is to form a relationship / partnership with each individual and their family to support people to be valued citizens in their local community and to have ordinary life experiences. We wish to create opportunities for people who use our service to have valued social roles in their communities and to have the chance to form real friendships. Role: The role of the CMN1/Social Care Leader is an important role in the management of the day to day organisation of an integrated service providing both day and residential service supports. The successful candidate must provide leadership in the development of the service in line with Personal Outcomes Measures, HIQA standards, new directions and future service requirements. The vision of the Clarin Services, is to support people with intellectual disabilities to achieve a full and valued life in their community. Our focus is to form a relationship and partnership with each individual and their family to support people to be valued citizens in their local community and to have ordinary life experiences. We wish to recruit an innovative, creative, motivated, visionary person who will relish the opportunity to assist in achieving this vision. We are looking for an individual who will be flexible and adapt to the needs of particular individuals they support. and are open to change and aim to provide a safe, secure environment where individuals will participate in community and leisure activities, make choices and enjoy a lifestyle that fulfil their potential and expectations with opportunity for new experiences. It is the Team Leader’s responsibility to ensure that the life of each individual reflects the Organisations core values by supporting each individual’s development in the areas of: • Dignity and respect • Promoting Independence in the area of personal development, educational, employment, life skills and day to day living skills • Developing friendships and relationships • Making choices • Community Networking • Whilst ensuring the physical, medical, social and emotional wellbeing outcomes of the people supported are observed. Reporting/Responsible To: Service Coordinator/Area Manager. Qualifications: A current Live Register Certificate from An Bord Altranais is essential; RNID/RMHN qualification or HETAC/NQAI BA (HONS) in Applied Social Studies (Disability)/Social Care. Candidates must have a full clean manual driving licence. Fluency in verbal and written English is an essential requirement of this post. An appropriate management qualification is also desirable or a commitment to obtain one. Social Care Leader candidates must be registered with CORU or have their application submitted. Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition: (i) Be registered, or be eligible for registration, on the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU. See list of recognised Social Care qualifications at: https://coru.ie/health-and-social-care-professionals/education/approved-qualifications/social-care-workers/ OR (ii) Hold a schedule 3 qualification (see note 1 below*). See list of recognized Schedule 3 qualifications at: https://coru.ie/health-and-social-care-professionals/registration/registration-requirements/approved-qualifications/schedule-3-qualifications/schedule-3-qualifications.html OR (iii) Hold a comparable qualification recognised by Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU. OR iv) Applicants who satisfy the conditions set out in Section 91 of the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005, (see note 2 below*), must submit proof of application for registration with the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU. The acceptable proof is correspondence from the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU confirming their application for registration as a Section 91 applicant was received by the 30th November 2025. Note 1* Schedule 3 Qualifications. This is a qualification listed in Schedule 3 of the Health and Social Care Professions Act 2005 for existing practitioners under section 91.Candidates who hold Schedule 3 qualifications can apply to register with CORU during the two year period after the register opens up to the 30th November 2025. Once the transitional period is over -30th November 2025, only qualifications approved by a Registration board will be considered. Note 2* Section 91 candidates are individuals who qualified before 30th Nov 2023 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 30th November 2018 and 30th November 2023 are considered to be Section 91 applicants under the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005. Experience: Candidates must have at least 3 years post qualification experience gained in services for people with intellectual disabilities. Candidates must be able to demonstrate experience of leading and supporting a team. Experience of overseeing an integrated day programme in a residential setting is desirable. Experience in community networking, supporting individuals to partake in activities in their local community, goal setting and programme implementation is desirable. Experience of working with individuals with autism, challenging behaviour and mental health is an advantage. Skills: Candidates must demonstrate leadership and planning skills and the ability to set goals, put into action and follow through. Candidates must have the ability to exercise good judgement, discretion and confidentiality, be creative and self-motivated, communicate effectively in both written and verbal forms and co-operate in a team environment with a person-centred philosophy. Working Hours: 75/75 CNM1 or 78/78 Social Care Leader hours per fortnight based on a 14 day duty roster. Contracted hours of work are liable to change over 7 days to meet the requirements of the service. The successful candidate will be required to work days, evenings and weekends, public holidays, and occasional night duty. Corlann’s model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures requiring employees to be flexible in their working hours to provide a quality service delivery for each individual. Annual Leave: Leave will be granted according to the agreed leave assigned to the grade of the successful candidates i.e. Social Care or CNM1. Annual leave must be planned in advance with the Area Manager / Service Coordinator to ensure appropriate and adequate cover is provided for the service. Remuneration: Based on the salary scale attached to the grade of the successful candidates i.e. Social Care Leader or CNM1. Tenure: This post is permanent, full-time and pensionable. Probation: A probationary period of nine months from the date of appointment applies to the post. The employment may be terminated at any time during the probationary period should the employer find that the appointee is unsuitable to continue employment. The probation period may be extended at the Employer’s discretion. Full job description attached. Informal enquiries to Michelle Martyn, Area Manager, or Emer Larkin service Coordinator on 0909642766. Closing date for receipt of completed Application Forms on-line is: 5PM on Thursday the 25th of June 2026 Interview date to be decided. Corlann is an equal opportunities employer. INDW
Staff Speech & Language Therapist
SPEECH & LANGUAGE THERAPIST (Staff Grade) Ref: 99473 Permanent Full-Time (35 hours per week) Location: Based in Listowel with an outreach service to families in Castleisland and Farranfore area. A panel will also be formed from this competition to fill permanent and temporary posts as they arise across Cork/Kerry in our CDNTs: CDNT 7: Carrigtwohill CDNT 13: Carrigaline CDNT 1: Listowel CDNT 3: Kilarney / Tralee JOB SUMMARY This post involves working as part of an interdisciplinary team providing supports to children and young people, 0-18yrs, and their families. This will include children with Intellectual, Physical, Sensory disability, Autism and children at risk of or query developmental delay; where their needs require the support of an interdisciplinary team. These teams are under the national model of service provision “Progressing Disability Services for Children and Young People” lead by the HSE. The successful candidate will be employed by the Corlann South Services Ireland. Assessment, diagnostic and therapeutic interventions are provided in the context of an interdisciplinary team. The CDNT aims to maximise the child/ young adult’s full potential and works within the context of the family and community, empowering and supporting parents/care givers and family members . The Network 1 North Kerry team is based in Listowel with outreach service to families in Castleisland and Farranfore area The Candidate: Statutory Registration, Professional Qualification, Experience etc. Each candidate for the appointment must possess the following: Be registered or be eligible for registration, as a Speech & Language Therapist by the Speech & Language Therapists Board at CORU Candidates must 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 Ideally, the successful candidate should have experience in Intellectual Disability / Physical Disability / Autism. New graduates will be considered. Have knowledge of working in the Disability Services. Demonstrate a command of the English language so as to effectively carry out the duties and responsibilities of the role Candidates must possess the requisite clinical and administrative capabilities to fulfil the functions of the role. Annual registration On appointment, practitioners must maintain annual registration on Speech & Language Therapist Register maintained by the Speech & Language Therapist Registration Board at CORU. AND Practitioners must confirm annual registration with CORU to the Corlann South Services Ireland – Southern Region by way of annual Safety Assurance Certificate Health Candidates for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. 4. 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 recruited between 1 April 2004 and 31 December 2012 (new entrants) have no compulsory retirement age. Public servants recruited since 1 January 2013 are members of the Single Pension Scheme and have a compulsory retirement age of 70. 5. Character Candidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character. 6. Driving License: Possession of a full clean driving licence, which qualifies you to drive on Irish roads, is essential. The person appointed will be required to provide their own transport during the duration of employment and will be paid travel expenses at the appropriate rates in respect of travel necessarily performed in the discharge or his/her duties. The base for this purpose will be the location to which the appointee is assigned. Salary Scale: €45,514 - €65,068 per annum (Department of Health Consolidated Scales 1/6/26) Pro-rata if working part-time hours. Successful candidates are required to submit all documentary evidence outlining any relevant experience within 3 months of starting date. Failure to do so will mean that any incremental credit due now will only be paid from date of submission of documents. Reporting to: Children’s Disability Network Manager. The Head of Discipline will provide clinical supervision. Informal enquiries to: Ms. Maria Gleeson Cary, Speech & Language Therapist Manager, Tel: +353 21 4556200 Or Hannah Carmody, Children’s Disability Network Manager, Tel. +353 86 7742549, e-mail: Hannah.carmody@corlann.ie Closing Date: Sunday July 5th 2026 Interviews scheduled for July 17th 2026 Applications should be made using the Apply link below Corlann South is an equal opportunities employer INDS
Community Access Facilitators
Community Access Facilitator - CRC Adult Day Services 1 x Community Access Facilitator – RT Programme (1 year Fixed-Term) 1 x Community Access Facilitator – Lifeskills – (Specified Purpose Contract) Full-Time 39 hours (1 WTE) Locations: CRC Adult Services – Dublin (multi ‑ site) We are delighted to offer the opportunity for a dynamic and solution-oriented Community Access Facilitators to join our Adult Day Services team. This is a vital, hands‑on role focused on supporting adults with complex needs to live meaningful lives as active, valued members of their communities. Aligned with HSE New Directions, HSE Interim Standards, and a Human Rights Based Approach, the postholder will work alongside adults, their circles of support, and multidisciplinary teams to codesign personalised pathways to education, employment, social participation, and independent living. This role requires flexibility to work across CRC’s Dublin locations and may include some evening and weekend work. As Community Access Facilitator, you will: Why Join CRC? At CRC, you’ll be part of an organisation committed to shaping a society where adults with complex needs have genuine choice, opportunity, and inclusion. We offer a collaborative, values‑led environment where your work has real impact. CRC is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. For the Full Job Specification, please see the attached document. Informal enquiries to Lisa Keegan, Interim Training & Development Centre Manager, Mobile: 087 606 2679 or lkeegan@crc.ie Department of Health Salary Scale, Supervisor/Instructor (Specialist Agencies) Grade Code 6425, salary €36,291 - € 52,406 Applicants must demonstrate in their CV and supporting documentation how they meet the above criteria as short-listing will apply. Please submit your application via the 'Apply Now' button below. Please note that applicants must have a right to work in Ireland at the time of application. Applications must be received on or before Thursday 2nd July 2026 Interviews are expected to take place the 15th July 2026. Data Protection: Please refer to CRC Privacy Statement | Central Remedial Clinic to learn more about how we handle your personal data and the rights that you have during the recruitment cycle. Post Subject to HSE Approval #cr
Support Worker, Ard Na Mara
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 2025 . 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 Support Worker to join our team in Adult Respite Services, Ard Na Mara,Ladybridge, Ballyhimkin, Cork . Contract Type: Permanent, Temporary, Relief Contract Hours: Full-time/Part-time and Variable hours Salary Scale: €35,070 to 42,440 pro rata per annum. This pay scale is subject to increases in 2026 in accordance with the recent WRC agreement towards enhanced pay adjustments in Section 39 organisations. Annual Leave Entitlement : 30 days per annum pro-rata and proportionately less for less than 12 months service. Overview of the Post: The role of Support worker is to work as part of a dedicated and innovative team to provide person centred services to children and adults with disabilities who attend Enable Ireland Services. Overview of Duties & Responsibilities: Please see Job Description for full list The successful candidate will have Essential Criteria: · QQI Level 5 Major Award (8 modules) in one of the following: o Healthcare Support o Social Care o Pre Nursing o Disability Care Skills o Childcare OR o Health related area (Individuals with 3 modules completed will be eligible to apply once written commitment given to complete the remainder of the Major Award within 12 months of start date.) OR · SNA Qualification OR · Year 1 of a relevant degree programme in Health and Social Care (such as Social Care, Child Care, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Speech & Language Therapy) AND · Full Clean Manual Driving Licence and willingness to drive company vehicles. AND · Be eligible to work in the state Desirable Criteria: · Experience of supporting people with disabilities. · Experience of working with people with behaviours of concern. · Experience of providing personal care · Basic IT skills 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: 26th June 2026 @ 4.30 p.m. 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
Clinical Nurse Manager
***CV's not accepted for this campaign*** For Eligibility Criteria and further information on this post, please view the attached job specification below. Grade Code: 2119 County: Galway Hse Area: HSE West and North West Region Staff Category: Nursing & Midwifery Contract Type: Permanent, Full time Internal/External: External Proposed Interview Dates: Interviews will be held as soon as possible after closing date. Candidates will normally be given at least one weeks' notice of interview. The timescale may be reduced in exceptional circumstances Informal Enquiries: Maura O’Connell, Assistant Director of Nursing Portiuncula University Hospital Phone: 087 4502169 Email: maura.oconnell3@hse.ie Closing Date: Friday,26th of June 2026 @2.00 pm Location of Post Portiuncula University Hospitals, Saolta University Health Care Group There is currently One Permanent, Whole Time post available. The successful candidate may be required to work in any service area within the vicinity as the need arises. A panel may be formed for Clinical Nurse Manager 2, Outpatients Department, and Portiuncula University Hospitals from which current and future permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part time duration may be filled Attachments See below
Clinical Nurse Specialist, Paediatric Neurology
Purpose of the Role The purpose of the role is to provide a comprehensive family and person centred care and journey to children with a variety of Neurology disorders. Deliver care in line with the five core concepts of the role set out in the Framework for the Establishment of Clinical Nurse Specialist Posts, 4th edition, National Council for the Professional Development of Nursing and Midwifery (NCNM) 2008 Caseload e.g. Children - under 16 years of age. The CNS will focus initially on the following patient groups: children with Neurology condition, whilst working as part of the multidisciplinary team. To work in conjunction with the Neurology team in order to ensure the provision of quality care. They will provide effective nursing leadership, expertise, advice and support in the management of this patient group. Essential Criteria:
Orderly Security / Multi-task Attendant
Remuneration The salary scale for the post at 01/06/2026: €36,651 €38,130 €39,687 €40,101 €41,118 €41,998 €43,264 €44,577 €45,939 New appointees to any grade start at the minimum point of the scale. Incremental credit will be applied for recognised relevant service in Ireland and abroad (Department of Health Circular 2/2011). Incremental credit is normally granted on appointment, in respect of previous experience in the Civil Service, Local Authorities, Health Service and other Public Service Bodies and Statutory Agencies. Key Working Relationships • The Orderly/Security MTA will work under the supervision of the Orderly/Security Services Manager & Base Controllers. • The Orderly/Security MTA will also work with Nursing and Healthcare staff in various wards and/or departments. • The Orderly/Security MTA will work with various staff providing diagnostic testing to patients. • The Orderly/Security MTA will take direction from their own line management structure and also from Nursing, Medical and Health and Social Care Professionals. Purpose of the Post The role of the Orderly/Security MTA is to work as part of a team in the delivery of high quality, person-centred direct and indirect care to patients/service users, under the direction of their Orderly/Security line management structure and also from Nursing, Medical and Health and Social Care Professionals. Principal Duties and Responsibilities The Orderly/Security MTA role involves: Caring: • The person holding this post is required to support the principle that the care of the patient comes first at all times and will approach their work with the flexibility and enthusiasm necessary to make this principle a reality for every patient to the greatest possible degree. • Maintain throughout the HSE an awareness of the primacy of the patient in relation to all hospital activities. • 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. • Support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service. • Ensure accuracy in patient identification. • Assist and support end-of-life care, providing a quiet, comfortable, dignified, compassionate caring environment for relatives and loved ones. • Assist with care of the deceased, preparation and transfer to the mortuary as required by line manager. • Assist with the appropriate storage and safekeeping of patient belongings in keeping with local policy. • Transport medical records, specimens, medical gases, equipment, medicines, stores, etc. • Be responsible for the general cleaning and disinfecting of patient equipment, wheelchairs, trolleys/beds, chairs or other ward/service equipment in keeping with national and locally agreed policies and standards. • Assist in the disposal of waste according to hospital policy. • Assist with the management of stocks and supplies. • Assist with general portering duties. • Collect blood and laboratory specimens and transfer to the laboratory. • Assist with transfer of deceased patients from the wards to the mortuary. • Attend to mortuary duties. • Keep patient trolleys clean and prepared with clean linen and supplied with oxygen at all times. Quality and Safety The Orderly/Security MTA will: • Support the implementation of quality standards and improvement initiatives. • Work within their own role, adhering to current legislation, policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines. • Maintain the confidentiality of all information made available during their work. • Understand and adhere to all relevant policies including Health & Safety, Safety Statements, Fire, Infection Control Policies, Hygiene Standards, Waste Management Policies, Manual Handling, Risk Management Procedures and statutory obligations. • Maintain a strict code of personal and general hygiene in the workplace and present for work wearing the agreed attire and identification in line with existing policies and procedures. • Carry assigned radio/bleep/phone for the role assigned and be contactable at all times. • Report all complaints in line with service policy. Health & Safety Including Maintaining a Safe Environment The Orderly/Security MTA will: • In accordance with Health and Safety at Work policy, observe all rules relating to Health and Safety and Conduct at Work and use any equipment provided in a safe and responsible manner. • Adhere to local procedures for reporting to and leaving duty. • Be aware of risks and minimise them where possible. Be aware of fire exits, keep exits free from obstruction, attend mandatory fire training and participate in fire drills. • Conduct themselves in a manner that ensures the safe care of patients, visitors and staff. • Only undertake any duty related to a patient for which they are trained and advise the relevant manager of any training needs. • Attend to spillages, when necessary, as quickly as possible to prevent accidents. • Report any accidents, near misses or incidents which may compromise the health and safety of patients, staff or visitors to the person in charge and take appropriate action in line with local policies and procedures. • Report any broken or unsafe items, equipment faults that need repair and take them out of circulation as required in keeping with service policy. • Report any maintenance issues promptly in keeping with service policy. • Move or assist in moving equipment and/or furniture as necessary and ensure all equipment is stored safely. • Assist in keeping service areas clean and tidy. • Assist with waste management, ensuring agreed standards for the segregation, storage and transportation of waste are maintained in line with local and national policies. General Duties The Orderly/Security MTA will: • Keep wheelchairs in each ward and department clean and in good repair. • Attend in-service training as required. • Work as part of a team. • Co-operate and assist with National Audits. • Demonstrate the ability to prioritise job requests. • Work in Theatre when required. • Attach and remove positioning devices to theatre tables (after training). • Perform any other duties that may be assigned appropriate to their work. • Assist ambulance personnel from time to time in patient transfers. • Provide support to Emergency Department staff in the performance of their duties. • Convey reports, pharmacy items or stores between departments. • Move furniture and beds as required. • Ensure that all portable medical gas cylinders and oxygen cylinders are in proper working order and change them as required. • Ensure that all clients and visitors to the hospital behave in a proper and dignified manner. • Carry out such security duties as assigned by the line manager or nominated deputy. • Control and restrain those who are acting aggressively or pose a threat to the safety and welfare of others. • Liaise with the Gardaí where the behaviour of persons requires Garda involvement. • Provide assistance with enhanced care. • Accompany staff whose official duties require them to leave the main hospital building and go to outlying locations in the performance of their duties. • Monitor all access and exit routes in the hospital and ensure that they remain free from obstruction at all times. • Secure the entrance and exit points to the hospital at designated times and thereafter let people in and out as required. • Monitor and control visitors’ movements, especially outside designated visiting times. • Accept responsibility for all keys to hospital premises and only issue them to authorised personnel in accordance with agreed protocols. • Control car parking to ensure that access and exit routes are kept clear at all times and designated car park spaces are occupied by those they are intended for. • Collect and transfer all monies collected from paid car parking to an authorised officer of the Board. • Check the hospital grounds and building at regular intervals and ensure that all entrances and exits are properly secured and, where not, properly secure them. • Report to the person in charge of the hospital any incidents which warrant further action, including the involvement of the Gardaí. • Carry out any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by an authorised officer of the Board. • In relation to Health and Safety, be aware of your own health and safety and that of your colleagues and others at work. • Attend training days and educational updates, particularly in the areas of lifting techniques, fire drills and in-service development. • Be aware at all times of the need for confidentiality in relation to patient care, whether ongoing or planned in the future. Be aware of the need at all times for confidentiality in relation to staff and colleagues. • Plan work using initiative and maintain a high standard of service at all times. • Treat patients, visitors and fellow workers at all times with respect and dignity. • Be aware at all times of the need to maintain the dignity of patients, particularly in the areas of toileting, bathing and transferring between areas of the hospital. Communication and Teamwork Effective communication is a core skill required by a Multi Task Attendant. These skills will be used to provide a caring service to the public in a courteous and effective manner. The Orderly/Security MTA will: • Operate in accordance with the values of the HSE. These values include integrity and openness, respect and support, caring and loyalty to the organisation (Dignity at Work Policy). • Deal courteously with patients, their families, visitors, other healthcare workers and anyone they come into contact with in the course of their duties. • Communicate effectively with all grades of staff and disciplines, contributing to effective team working. Respect culture and diversity within the team. Strive to foster good working relationships within the team, including handling conflict. Work effectively and co-operatively with colleagues in all disciplines. Develop and maintain good interpersonal relationships. • Participate in maintaining a physical environment that communicates peace, comfort and caring to patients, residents, service users and their families. Education & Training The Orderly/Security MTA will: • Attend induction and mandatory in-service training courses. • As directed, participate in the induction of new staff. • Participate in team-based development, education, training and learning. • Participate in appraisal and the development of a personal development plan in conjunction with their line manager. Administrative Duties The Orderly/Security MTA will: • Attend staff meetings and contribute constructively to the smooth running of the relevant service area as required. • As required, update records in line with local policy relevant to the role assigned. 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 Candidates must, on the latest date for receiving completed application forms for the office, possess the following: Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc. (a) Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition: (i) Possess the relevant QQI Further Education and Training (FET) Level 5 Certificate in Health Service Skills. Or (ii) FETAC Level 5 Certificate in Health Service Skills or Healthcare Support. Or (iii) A relevant Healthcare qualification. Or (iv) Be currently employed as an Attendant, Multi-Task Attendant or in a comparable role and be willing to undertake a QQI/FET Level 5 programme in Health Service Skills or equivalent. And (b) Candidates must have the personal competence and capacity to properly discharge the duties of the role. Health 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 • Have worked in an acute hospital setting in the last 12 months. • Must hold a clean and full B Class driving licence. A colour copy of the driver’s licence (front and back) is required. Other Requirements Specific to the Post • Flexibility regarding working hours, as the role will include working unsocial and flexible hours including evenings and weekends. • All posts in Wexford General Hospital require a high level of flexibility to ensure the delivery of an effective and efficient service. Therefore, the post holder will be required to demonstrate flexibility as and when required. • Access to appropriate transport in order to fulfil the requirements of the role. • Participate in an on-call rota. • Candidates will be required to take up duty within 3 months of receipt of the formal offer of employment. Skills, Competencies and/or Knowledge Candidates must demonstrate: Professional Knowledge and Experience Relevant to the Role • Demonstrate evidence of knowledge of regulations including HIQA and Health & Safety regulations and the requirements in this role to adhere to same. • Demonstrate knowledge to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the role. • Demonstrate knowledge in acute healthcare. • Demonstrate an ability to apply knowledge to best practice. • Demonstrate a commitment to continuing professional development. • Demonstrate ability to work under pressure. • Demonstrate a commitment to assuring high standards and strive for a patient/resident/service user-centred service. • Understand the importance of hygiene practices. Planning and Organising • Demonstrate evidence of ability to plan work effectively and efficiently. • Demonstrate a flexible approach to working hours, rostering, unsocial hours, shift work, night duty, on-call duties and attitude to work. • Demonstrate evidence of time management and know how to prioritise workload. • Demonstrate experience in working effectively under pressure. Teamwork • Demonstrate ability to work under direction or as part of a team. • Demonstrate motivation and an innovative approach to the job. • Demonstrate respect to patients, visitors and staff. • Engage with line management and colleagues to improve patient/service user experience and outcomes. Commitment to Providing a Quality Service • Demonstrate commitment to providing a quality service. • Demonstrate evidence of ability to empathise with and treat patients, service users, relatives and colleagues with dignity and respect. • Demonstrate motivation to fulfil the role and contribute to improving the service. • Demonstrate the ability to maintain confidentiality. • Be aware of person-centred care and understand the need to follow care plans. Communication & Interpersonal Skills • Demonstrate effective communication skills, including the ability to present information in a clear and concise manner, both written and verbal. • Demonstrate an ability to receive and implement instructions in an effective and efficient manner. Tenure The current vacancy available is temporary and full-time. The post is pensionable. A panel may be created from which permanent and specified-purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. The tenure of these posts will be indicated at Expression of Interest stage. Appointment as an employee of the Health Service Executive is governed by the Health Act 2004, the Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Act 2004, and the Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Amendment Act 2013. Working Week The standard weekly working hours of attendance for this grade are 39 hours per week. Your normal weekly working hours are 39 hours. Contracted hours that are less than the standard weekly working hours for your grade will be paid pro rata to the full-time equivalent. Annual Leave The annual leave associated with the post will be confirmed at contracting stage. Superannuation This is a pensionable position with the HSE. The successful candidate will, upon appointment, become a member of the appropriate pension scheme. Pension scheme membership will be notified within the contract of employment. Members of pre-existing pension schemes who transferred to the HSE on 1 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 than those to which they were entitled on 31 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.
Assistant Staff Officer
Qualifications & Experience A candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of applications for the post: Meet the Department of Health & Children’s educational criteria set down for Grade IV posts. Have knowledge of arrangements for the processing of public and private patients in a public hospital. Have experience in scheduling patients. Have experience in dealing with patients, staff and the public. Have sufficient knowledge and experience of health service provision, particularly as it applies to the Irish acute hospital setting. Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Have excellent organisational, negotiation and influencing skills. Have excellent numerical and analytical skills. Have excellent typing skills. Be solution-focused. Demonstrate sufficient administrative capacity to discharge the post, including good IT skills and a working knowledge of the Patient Administration System (iPMS). Have a high capacity for responsibility and individual initiative. Desirable Knowledge of the National Inpatient, Day Case, Planned Procedure (IDPP) Waiting List Management Protocol. Knowledge of Trust in Care. Note If being processed for appointment, original documentation will be sought for: All qualification requirements for the post. Any additional qualification(s) that you may be awarded marks for at interview. Where a number of years’ experience is required, you will be requested to provide documentary evidence that you possess same. Character A candidate for, and any person holding, the office must be of good character. Health A candidate for, and any person holding, the post must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the post and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. For the purpose of satisfying the requirements as to health, the successful candidate, before being appointed, shall undergo a pre-placement health assessment. This assessment will be provided by the Hospital. Purpose of Post Note The rate and pace of change in the health service means the post holder will be required to update their knowledge and skills to meet changing service requirements. This job description outlines current broad areas of responsibility and accountability and will be reviewed and updated as future needs arise. The post holder must be flexible and prepared to undertake other duties assigned by the Head of Department/Line Manager dependent on service needs, including duties outside their normal work area and for associated departments as required by the Hospital. Particulars of the Post1. Remuneration Salary Scale: €36,470 - €56,018 per annum. Salary payment frequency will be fortnightly. Incremental credit may be granted in respect of recognised experience. Recognisable experience refers to previous service in a similar grade in the Civil Service, Local Authority Service, Health Service and other public service bodies or agencies, in Ireland or abroad. New employees wishing to claim incremental credit for previous employment(s) must submit a Salary Confirmation form within the first year of employment to the Wages & Salaries Department, SI-VUH; otherwise the Hospital will not be liable for retrospective payments. New employees experiencing difficulty obtaining documentation from a previous employer should notify the Wages & Salaries Department as soon as possible within the first year of employment. 2. Tenure The post is permanent, full-time and pensionable. 3. Annual Leave Annual leave and public holidays are granted in accordance with the Organisation of Working Time Act 1997, Hospital policy and national circulars governing leave. The annual leave entitlement is 28 days per annum pro rata. 4. Working Hours 35 hours per week. Flexibility is required to meet service needs. You will be required to work the agreed roster/on-call arrangements advised by the Board. Contracted hours are liable to change between 8am and 8pm over seven days to meet requirements for extended-day services introduced by the Hospital. 5. Superannuation Various Superannuation Schemes operate. You will be a member of the scheme relevant to your public service entry date and previous service, if any. Relevant information will be issued directly by the Superannuation Section, Wages & Salaries Department. 6. Probation The appointment is subject to a 9-month probationary period, which South Infirmary–Victoria University Hospital may, in exceptional circumstances, extend by a maximum of 6 weeks. Reasons for any extension will be provided in writing. Performance and conduct will be monitored on an ongoing basis with written reviews every 3 months. Termination during or at the end of probation is at the sole discretion of South Infirmary–Victoria University Hospital. Following satisfactory completion, the Hospital will certify service as satisfactory and confirm the appointment on a permanent basis. Eligibility for benefits under the Hospital sick pay scheme arises only after satisfactory completion of the probation/performance monitoring period (maximum 9 months). 7. Notice When resigning, the post holder must give four weeks’ notice in writing. Failure to do so may result in forfeiture of one month’s salary, deductible as liquidated damages from remuneration due at the time of resignation.
Associate Dentist
We have an exciting opportunity for a Associate Dentist to be part of our family run group of Practices and to join our team in Lisnaskea. There are part-time and full-time opportunities available. There is an established list available which includes a number of private patients. Denplan is offered at this practice. We pride ourselves on offering an excellent quality of care and service to our patients. Our practices are equipped with Digital X-Rays, Software of Excellence Practice Management Software and Rotary Endodontics. Benefits:
