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LEADER IN DAY SERVICES OFFALY DAY SERVICES FIXED TERM (Approx 1 year) FULL TIME (CNM1 / Social Care Manager 1) We are offering this opportunity to a person with management experience to drive forward the vision, mission and values of the Muiríosa Foundation for those we support. They will have a key role in supporting individuals to be active citizens in their local community and promoting self-determination and self-direction for each person while overseeing the day to day operations of the Day Supports within their remit. The person will be flexible and capable of managing, competing priorities within their workload and will have a robust knowledge and understanding of New Directions. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate an ability to effectively communicate with individuals being supported, their families, other professionals and people important in the person's life. They will be able to demonstrate an ability to adapt their interpersonal skills within the context of the situation. The Day Service Leader will be expected to work on their own initiative as well as being a team player supporting their colleagues; supporting, supervising and motivating the staff members reporting to them. Essential Requirements: Informal enquiries: Lorraine Moran 087 6704893 Closing Date for receipt of completed applications: Monday 28 September 2026 7pm To apply and for further details please go to our web page at Current Vacancies Muiriosa Foundation
Project Manager, PMO
Project Manager - PMO Location: Craigavon Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Hybrid working may be available in line with business requirements. Business Unit: Almac Clinical Services Open To: Internal and External Applicants Ref No: HRJOB11821 Who we are Almac Group is a global leader in advancing human health. We provide a range of expert services across the drug development lifecycle to pharmaceutical and biotech companies, supporting them in finding treatments for patients. The Opportunity Almac Clinical Services plays a critical role in supporting pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies to deliver life-changing medicines to patients around the world. As part of our Project Management Office (PMO), you will join a team responsible for delivering a wide range of strategic projects across our global Clinical Services network. We are seeking a Project Manager to lead and manage projects from initial concept through to successful completion. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of our business, coordinating cross-functional teams, engaging with stakeholders across multiple sites, and ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with business objectives. No two projects are the same. You may find yourself leading engineering, facilities, process improvement, or information technology projects, all while building strong relationships, removing barriers to success, and maintaining clear communication throughout the project lifecycle. Key responsibilities include: • Leading projects from initiation, planning and execution through to closure • Developing project plans, budgets, schedules and business cases • Coordinating multi-disciplinary project teams across global locations • Identifying and mitigating project risks while driving issue resolution • Managing stakeholder expectations and providing regular project updates • Reviewing timelines and deliverables to optimise project performance • Maintaining project documentation and governance standards • Supporting continuous improvement and best practice within the PMO function Joining Almac means becoming part of a fast-paced, growing organisation within a highly regulated industry. We offer a supportive and collaborative working environment, with excellent opportunities for learning, development and long-term career progression across the Almac Group. Our approach is simple – we support, develop and reward our people, build fulfilling careers and together we advance human health. More information can be found here; Life at Almac - Almac. What you need to be successful We're looking for an experienced project management professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders. You'll be a confident communicator with excellent organisational skills and a proven ability to lead projects and teams to successful outcomes. To be considered for this opportunity, you will possess: • A degree level qualification (or equivalent), or a combination of A-Level qualifications and significant project management experience • Previous experience in a project management role delivering business-critical projects • Experience leading cross-functional or multi-disciplinary teams • The ability to manage multiple projects or workstreams simultaneously • Strong planning, prioritisation and organisational skills • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities • Experience using Microsoft Office applications including Project, Excel, Word and PowerPoint • A proactive approach to problem solving, risk management and decision making Desirable criteria include: • PRINCE2 or PMP certification • Experience working within a GMP or regulated environment • Experience delivering projects across multiple global locations • Experience managing third-party suppliers and external resources • Experience communicating with senior leadership and executive stakeholders Applicants must have eligibility to work in the UK/IE with no restrictions OR possess a valid work permit that will allow you to take up full time employment in the UK/IE. Further information Further information on the essential and desirable criteria required for this role can be found in the Job Description attached to this advert. Please note that this role may require occasional travel to support project delivery across Almac Clinical Services sites. A competitive salary and benefits package is available, including annual bonus, generous holiday allowance, healthcare reimbursement scheme and the opportunity to contribute to projects that support the advancement of human health. How to apply Apply online and tailor your CV to outline how you meet the role criteria. Please upload your CV in PDF format where possible. Closing Date: We will no longer be accepting applications after 5pm on Sunday 13th September 2026. RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE NOTE: Almac will only accept applications from agencies/business partners that have been invited to work on this role by our Talent Acquisition team. Speculative candidate CVs received or submitted directly to Hiring Managers will be considered unsolicited and no fee will be payable. Thank you for your cooperation.
Social Care Worker
Avista is a person-centred, rights-based organisation that is dedicated to improving the lives of children and adults with disabilities. We provide a wide range of services including Day, Residential and Respite supports to both children and adults in various locations across Dublin, Limerick and North Tipperary. Avista is looking for candidates who are committed to supporting people with Intellectual Disabilities and their families, in a person-centred, community based, socially inclusive manner in accordance with our core values and ethos and underpinned by quality, best practice and research. . JOB ADVERTISEMENT APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION: SOCIAL CARE WORKER CRS, Dublin Services PERMANENT FULL-TIME CONTRACT (39 Hours Per Week) PERMANENT PART-TIME CONTRACT (19.5 Hours Per Week) & TEMPORARY CONTRACTS Salary: € 41,260-€ 57,789* (lsi) *Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience and pro-rated for hours of work. REF: 103445 Essential: · QQI Level 7 (or higher) qualification in Social Care/Applied Social Studies or equivalent. The award must be considered elegible for CORU registration. · Up to date CORU registration/confirmation of application for registration submitted to CORU · Social work experience in the area of services for people with a disability · Full clean manual Irish driving licence and use of a car · Proficiency in the English language. Desirable: · Experience working within the area of intellectual Disability. · Previous experience of working with people who have behaviours of concern · Experience of Person Centred planning · Have awareness of HIQA Standards and regulations · Desire to support people to live their best lives · Willingness to support persons to develop skills and competencies around identified areas of interest and learning. Why work with us? Please submit a Cover letter and CV as application via our website careers section at: https://www.rezoomo.com/company/avista/ Informal enquiries to: Joseph Carroll, CNM3, Joseph.Carroll@avistaclg.ie Closing date for receipt of applications: 31st December 2026. Avista reserves the right to close the competition early should a sufficient number of applications be received. A panel may be formed from which current and future Full Time, Part Time, Permanent or Temporary vacancies across Avista may be filled. Avista is a public body and subject to Freedom of Information and Data Protection Requests. Avista is an equal opportunities employer. Direct applications only.
Planner and Engagement Officer
Responsible for - To promote the aims and values of Community Places by providing quality planning, engagement, and other services. To contribute to the development of the organisation’s support services for communities. Salary and Pension - Negotiable within NJC Scale 6 - SO2, Point 18-28 (£31,537- £39,152 [2025/2026]). Employer’s pension contribution is 6%. Posts are likely to start at the lower level unless exceptional circumstances. Holiday Entitlement - 28 days per annum plus public holidays Terms - Permanent full-time, subject to a probationary period of six months (Flexible and part-time working is available subject to agreement). Hours of Work - 35 hours per week (with occasional evening and weekend work) Location - 2 Downshire Place, Belfast, BT2 7JQ Community Places has a hybrid working model in place whereby staff currently work remotely for part of their working week How to Apply If you are interested in the post, please complete the Application Form (in Word format) which is available on our website. Applicants will be shortlisted for interview solely on the basis of the information contained in the application. The recruitment panel will shortlist only those applicants who, from the information provided, appear to most closely meet the essential criteria for the post. The desirable criteria may be used to facilitate shortlisting. The closing date for receipt of applications is noon on 24 September 2026. If you are offered the post, we will ask you to provide: • Proof of relevant qualifications (in the form of original hard copy documentation); and • Original documentation to prove you are legally entitled to work in the region. Duties Services Provision Provision of planning advice and information services to people and communities throughout the region on the planning system, planning policies, local development plans and development management. Provision of advice and representation, where required, at planning appeals and Public Inquiries and at meetings with councils, planning, regeneration and other bodies. Undertaking the organisation and facilitation of public and community consultation and engagement on planning, community planning, participatory budgeting, regeneration and related issues. Preparing project and local community plans, Place-shaping plans, strategies and reports. Research into planning, engagement, participatory budgeting, regeneration and related issues and preparation of reports, briefing papers, guides and other publications. Providing training and information workshops and making presentations throughout the region on issues relevant to the post, including deputising for the Head of Engagement from time to time. Contributing to projects which involve team working with other staff as required including coordinating teamwork with other staff on projects. Helping to identify and secure opportunities for provision of planning, community planning and engagement programmes, services and projects. Building and maintaining effective collaborative relationships with external stakeholders and networks, including managing contracts with external partners to achieve project objectives. Contributing to Forward Planning and Management To assist the Chief Executive as required in the preparation, implementation and monitoring of strategic and operational plans. Preparing reports for the Chief Executive as required. Representing the organisation, its needs and policy views as required by the Chief Executive. Contributing to Financial Administration Maintaining such records as may be required for the preparation of accounts and monitoring and control of project related and organisational expenditure. Other Actively participating in the development and promotion of Community Places. Participating in the induction of new staff and volunteers including mentoring and overseeing the work of the volunteers, placements and interns as required. Maintaining and updating planning advice records and project files as required by the Chief Executive. Undertaking training to further develop relevant skills and knowledge as determined by Community Places. Any other duties consistent with the job as required by the Chief Executive. Person Specification – Planner and Engagement Officer (a) - To be evidenced in application form (i) - To be demonstrated at interview Qualifications Essential • Recognised qualification in Town and Country Planning (a) • Current membership or be eligible for membership of the RTPI, IPI or equivalent body (a) Experience Essential • Three years’ experience in the last five of working in a planning role (a) • Voluntary or working experience in the field of community planning or engagement (a). Skills, Abilities and Knowledge Essential • Ability to communicate in a variety of settings and to write effectively and clearly (a) and (i). • Ability to gather, collate and analyse data and information (a). • Proven research and report-writing skills (a). • Ability to work under pressure to deadlines and as part of a team (a). • Organisational ability, self-motivation and personal initiative (i).
Assistant Collection Registrar
The National Gallery of Ireland (‘the Gallery’) is Ireland’s major national cultural institution devoted to the collection and care of fine art. Comprising more than 18,000 paintings, drawings, watercolours, miniatures, prints, sculpture and decorative arts, the institution's extensive holdings include masterpieces by many of the most celebrated figures in the history of western European art. In addition, the Gallery houses the most representative collection of historic Irish art. Funded mainly by the State, the Gallery employs more than 180 staff and provides free access to the public 361 days a year. In 2024, the Gallery received numerous awards and accreditations. These included the Triple Lock Standard, which recognises Irish charities that have achieved excellence in governance, financial reporting, transparency and ethical fundraising, and the RIAI’s Silver Medal for Conservation and Restoration. The Gallery seeks to recruit an Assistant Collection Registrar within the Exhibitions and Collection Services Department on a permanent basis. This role is a critical layer of support required to ensure high-level compliance which directly enables the strategic goals of international collaboration, public accessibility and good governance. This post supports the Collections team in managing the Gallery’s busy loans programme, assisting with a high level of administration and acting as support to ensure robust processes are in operation. Reporting to the Collection Registrar, the Assistant Collection Registrar will: • Assist the Collection Registrar in coordinating and documenting all outgoing loans, long loans in and long loans out. • Assist in processing acquisitions & ensure that artworks are photographed and all the relevant documentation is on file. • Assist in managing long term loans-out to embassies and other venues. • Assist in ensuring all logistics including risk assessments and courier training for loans out. • Assist the Collection Registrar in relation to shipments, packing & crating of the collection and in documenting all packings and unpackings. • Ensure up to date loan contracts and insurance cover are in place for all loans-out. • Assist in ensuring all records are kept up to date on TMS (the Gallery’s Collection Management System). • Assist in the process of collection registration. • Assist in collection inventories and location management. • Follow up on all loans out, assembling information on loan venues for internal reviews and reporting. • Assist in recording and managing all temporary deposits (an artwork that is temporarily housed at the Gallery which has not formally been accessioned. e.g. a potential acquisition/artwork for assessment by conservation etc.) • Assist in processing all import and export licenses as well as customs documentation. • Raise purchase orders and follow up on invoices. • Liaise with internal teams on collection rehangs and other on internal loan and collection movements. • Process collection information requests from colleagues and external parties. • Supervise the loading and unloading of loans from the collection (this may be out of hours). • Upon successful completion of courier training, undertake courier duties in Ireland and abroad if required. • Play a key role in Disaster Recovery. • Assume other duties appropriate to the post as assigned by the Head of Exhibitions and Collection Services. The successful candidate will have: • A relevant third level qualification (for example Museum Studies, Arts Administration, Art History, Archival Studies, or a related field). • At least two years’ experience in a similar role within a museum or cultural institution of comparable scale and complexity. • Experience of the international loans process. • Good organisational and administrative skills. • Experience in using a well-recognised Collections Management Systems (TMS is preferable but other CMS such as Axiell, MuseumPlus acceptable) with the ability to administer the back end of the system if required. • Experience in collection registration. • Ability to work as part of a busy team. • Ability to work under pressure and with multiple deadlines. • Pro-active, solutions-focussed attitude in the face of challenges. • Ability and willingness to travel. • Flexibility to work beyond normal working hours as the post requires. • A commitment to, and interest in, the Gallery & museum sector. • Excellent IT skills. Conditions of employment This job description is a guide to broad areas of responsibility and accountability and should not be regarded as a comprehensive listing. This may be subject to review in view of new structures and/or the changing needs of the Gallery. All employees are required to be compliant with NGI screening and Garda Vetting procedures. The post will be subject to a satisfactory medical check and successful completion of a successful probationary period. Applicants must be fluent in English and be eligible to work in Ireland. Citizenship Requirements Eligible candidates must be: A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway; or A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or A citizen of Switzerland, pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or A non-EEA citizen who has a Stamp 4 permission or a Stamp 5 permission. Please note: A 50 TEU permission, which serves as a replacement for Stamp 4EUFAM after Brexit, is considered equivalent to Stamp 4. To qualify candidates must be eligible by the date of any job offer. Known Consignor Status: The individual in this role may be required to complete Air Cargo Security training. In accordance, a pre-employment check is carried out on prospective new staff covering the preceding 5 years. This pre-employment check involves examination of any unexplained gaps of more than 28 days. For all new staff, written confirmation shall be obtained from employers or other sources capable of verifying the information provided by the person for the purpose of the background check. No prospective employee who is required to undergo Air Cargo security training will be offered a position unless any gap of 28 days or more has been satisfactorily accounted for. Job Details and Application Information Grade and Salary: The salary for this position will be in accordance with the Executive Officer (PPC) pay scale, as per the 1 June 2026 pay adjustments. The salary scale for this position is as follows: €38,803 €40,764 €41,871 €44,030 €45,965 €47,838 €49,703 €51,534 €53,419 €55,296 €57,289 €58,624 €60,527 LSI1 €63,227 LSI2 • The starting salary will be at the first point on the scale, €38,803 per annum, or on a higher point of the scale, as appropriate to the successful candidate, if appointed from an existing public sector role (in accordance with Circular 08/2019). • Candidates should note the National Gallery of Ireland complies with Department of Public Expenditure and Reform regulations and guidelines on Public Service pay and conditions of employment. Annual Leave: The successful candidate will be entitled to 23 days of annual leave pro rata. Superannuation: The successful candidate will be placed on the public sector pension scheme. Benefits: The Gallery provides staff the opportunity to participate in the tax saver and cycle to work schemes. Duration: Permanent Working hours: Full time, 5 days a week – 35 hours per week (net of breaks). Please note, flexibility is required and the successful candidate will be required to work occasional early mornings, late evenings and weekends.
Senior Jigsaw Clinician, Fingal
POSITION SUMMARY: Senior Jigsaw Clinicians offer short-term therapeutic supports to young people aged 12-25 years who are experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties. This usually involves 1:1 work with the young person and sometimes it can include other family members as well. Our senior clinicians come from diverse professional backgrounds encompassing qualifications in social work, occupational therapy, mental health nursing, clinical/counselling/educational psychology, and psychotherapy, and they work as part of transdisciplinary teams based at one of our 15 services across the country. All of our clinicians share the same scope of practice to support the goals of our young people in a collaborative, respectful, and evidence-informed manner while drawing on their own unique training, experience, and skills. As senior members of the clinical team, Senior Jigsaw Clinicians assume leadership responsibilities, as appropriate, and work closely with the Clinical Manager in ensuring safe, effective, high quality service provision. Additionally, senior clinicians are involved in health promotion, youth engagement, service development, and advocacy. All of our senior clinicians benefit from frequent and supportive clinical supervision alongside a comprehensive programme of continuing professional development. Please note:
Jigsaw Clinician
POSITION SUMMARY: Jigsaw clinicians offer short-term therapeutic supports to young people aged 12-25 years who are experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties. This usually involves 1:1 work with the young person and sometimes it can include other family members as well. Our clinicians come from diverse professional backgrounds encompassing qualifications in social work, occupational therapy, mental health nursing, clinical/counselling/educational psychology, and psychotherapy, and they work as part of transdisciplinary teams based at one of our 15 services across the country. All of our clinicians share the same scope of practice to support the goals of our young people in a collaborative, respectful, and evidence-informed manner while drawing on their own unique training, experience, and skills. Additionally, clinicians are involved in health promotion, youth engagement, service development, and advocacy. Our clinicians benefit from frequent and supportive clinical supervision alongside a comprehensive programme of continuing professional development. Please note: This is a full-time, permanent position, based in our Dublin 15service. This is a front facing role with daily interactions with Young People and members of the public. Access to home working is occasional and is offered based on responsibilities of the role and the needs of the Service and Young People. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Support Worker
Permanent and Temporary Full time Support Worker (Care Assistant Grade), Comeragh Services, Waterford Please note a panel may be formed for Permenant & Temporary Full time & Part time posts for Comeragh Services for a period of 6 months. Corlann South East are looking for bright, ambitious individuals who have a positive attitude towards working with people with an intellectual disability and who are committed to ensuring that our persons supported lead as fulfilling and enjoyable a life as possible. The role of a Support Worker Support Workers provide a key-working caring role for a group of People Supported by the Services. They are responsible for all aspects of personal care required during the day. This includes meals, personal hygiene and other related aspects of physical well-being. Secondly, a major focus of the Support Worker role is to assist and support People Supported by the Services with the development of their Individual Plans and achievement of associated outcomes. In addition, a critical component of this role is to support People Supported by the Services in community participation and integration. · Competitive Rates of Pay (€34,881 - €48,434 pro-rata) · 23 days Annual Leave · Defined Benefit Pension Plan · Flexible Working Hours · Full Training provided · Full & Part-Time Work · Career Progression · Sick Pay Benefits · Employee Assistance Program Corlann South East is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Social Care Worker, Individualised Residential Services
Social Care Worker - Individualised Residential Services Full Time Permanent Contracts Available St. Michael's House is a community based organisation committed to providing a quality person centred service and high standard of living to people with an intellectual disability in the greater Dublin area. St. Michael’s House are recruiting suitably qualified social care workers for exiting vacancies in Ballymun and Swords that exist within our individualised residential services. These are exciting positions and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with a skilled and responsive staff team to deliver a high quality services supporting a number of individuals with complex support needs within residential settings. We are looking for Social Care Workers with a strong person centred vision and a particular interest in the development of Educational, Vocational and Recreational supports and enhancing community participation. Benefits of working in St Michael's House · HSE Pay Scale (incremental*) · Premium Payments (Frontline staff) · Sick Pay Scheme · Paid Maternity Leave · Pension · Cycle to Work Scheme · Generous Annual Leave · Employee Assistance Programme · Training / CPD · Career Progression Essential Criteria for Applicants Salary Scale: Successful candidates will be paid in line with the June 2026 HSE revised consolidated Social Care Worker pay scale (point 1; €41,260– point 12; €57,789 per annum based on working a 39 hour week). Should you have no prior public sector experience you will be placed on point 1 of the pay-scale above. To apply: please provide us with an up to date CV with no gaps and a cover letter to https://www.rezoomo.com · A comprehensive CV, detailing education, skills, career history, experience. · 2. A short cover letter/personal statement (i.e., no more than 2 pages) outlining why you wish to be considered for the post and where you believe your skills, experience and values meet the requirements of the position Social Care Worker with St. Michael’s House. · Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted. Closing Date: September 23rd 2026 at 5pm Informal enquires are welcomed by: Sinead.kavanagh@smh.ie 0872344981 Candidates should note that canvassing will disqualify them. St. Michael’s House is an equal opportunities employer.
Multi-task Attendant
Remuneration The salary scale for the post (as at 01/06/2026) is: €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. Purpose of the Post The Multi-Task Attendant will be responsible for the cleaning of the environment of the hospital. They will perform catering duties within wards and departments throughout the hospital, as well as patient care as directed by the Clinical Nurse Manager / Nurse in Charge. Principal Duties and Responsibilities General Cleaning • Responsible for the general cleaning of the hospital and areas as identified by the Ward Manager. • Ensure the agreed standard of cleanliness and hygiene are maintained in all areas by using the approved cleaning materials. • Use and care of cleaning equipment as trained. • Be responsible for the segregation and safe disposable of waste to designated areas. • Perform daily or evening cleaning of ward areas, bathrooms, toilets, walls, floors, corridors, beds patient equipment and household and clinical waste bins. • Perform daily or evening deep clean /isolation cleaning of assigned areas by manual cleaning and machine cleaning. • Complete Cleaning Checklists as cleaning is carried out. • Ensure all cleaning documentation is kept up to date and available for inspection e.g. ward cleaning checks, bed cleaning programme. • Ensure ward cleaning supplies are used economically and replenished. • Ensure patient’s property is respected at all times. • Report any equipment faults to person in charge. • Check and clean specified equipment and ensure instructions are followed during operation and maintenance. • To use designated cleaning products with caution, following guidelines appropriate to their use and ensuring all cleaning materials are used economically. Products will be kept in a locked cupboard/ room when not in use. These supplies should be monitored to ensure appropriate stock levels are maintained. • Immediate attention to be given to all spillage’s including tea, coffee, water, urine, faeces, vomit etc in order to reduce the risk of accidents. • Use of floor scrubber and buffering of designated floor areas on the units. • Adherence to Health and Safety Guidelines and the use of hazard signs. Patient Care • Nursing staff will delegate patient care duties in accordance with their professional judgement and within the competence of the Multi-Task Attendant. • Patients/clients may require assistance in some or all activities of daily living. It is the duty of the nurse to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the care required by the patient. The primary role of the Multi-Task Attendant is to assist the nurse in the implementation of the care, as determined by the Registered Nurse. • The transporting of patients from the ward and various departments, either in beds, on trolleys, in wheelchairs or walking. • When necessary to remain with patients in these areas and to assist patients. • Communicate any observations on the patients to the nursing staff. • Answer patient call bells when nursing staff are busy. • To assist nursing staff with moving and handling of patients. • To assist patients with their personal care, toileting and bathing as requested by the patient or nursing staff. • To assist with the preparation of patients for surgery as instructed by the ward manager. • Transfer of equipment as required. • To be aware of safety issues pertaining to patients and colleagues. • To adhere to Infection Control Guidelines. • To adhere to Hospital Guidelines. • Participating in the social and activity programmes in the Care of the Elderly setting. • Refer all queries to the nurse in charge. • Report any incident or potential incident which may compromise the health and safety of patients, staff or visitors and take appropriate action. • Multi-Task Attendants should conduct themselves in a manner that conveys respect of the individual and ensures safe patient care, including confidentiality, courtesy, accountability, communication, dignity, privacy, health and safety. Catering Duties • Assist with patient preparation for mealtimes i.e. patient’s are made comfortable and prepare bed table area for tray service. • Distribute jugs of water / ice and glasses to the patient’s morning and evening and as required. • Distribute, input details and collect menu cards from the patients daily. • Assist with increasing awareness of Protected Mealtimes and the National Visitors Guidelines. • Record patients’ dietary requirements on summary sheet for main kitchen. • Ensure that bed tables are cleaned prior to and after food service. • Assist patients with feeding at mealtimes in consultation with CMN or Nurse in charge at mealtimes and monitor food intake. Record/ report as required. • Assist with the preparation and presentation of food, make beverages, snacks, sandwiches, etc. as required and serve. • Liaise with CNM / Dietician on patient requirements. • Collect food trolleys and ensure trays / trolleys are prepared for meal service in accordance with best practice for patients. • Ensure appropriate serving utensils are used at all mealtimes in line with best practice. • Carry out and record food temperature checks before serving to the patient at mealtimes and record on temperature chart in ward pantries. • Record fridge temperature morning and evening and document, report any variances and take action. • Order / record food stock levels for patients from the main kitchen stores to ward pantries. • Ensure ward pantry and equipment i.e. microwave, toaster etc are cleaned in line with cleaning manual and pantry cleaning checklist is signed off. • Ensure that after each food service, catering trolley is cleaned down in the main wash up area and set up for next meal service. • Ensure segregation of food waste and paper at ward pantry in line with food waste and waste segregation procedures. • Report and label equipment breakdowns, and fill in appropriate requisition form with CNM Nurse in Charge on the ward / department. • Adhere to Hospital Catering and Hygiene policies. • Protective clothing to be worn while on duty. • Acquaint themselves with a knowledge of Health & Safety / Food Hygiene legislation. • Ensure work practice is in line with all hygiene and Health and Safety procedures, including HACCP guidelines. Waste & Laundry • Laundry bags not to be overfilled. • Appropriate procedure and guidelines to be followed for infected laundry. • Bags to be stored in the designated areas. • Clean laundry to be stored in the appropriate place. • Linen rooms to be kept clean and tidy at all times and linen trolleys prepared for bed making. • Collecting and tagging of household and clinical waste accumulated during the day and removal to designated areas. • Maintain safe work practices. • To handle domestic waste and clinical waste and ensure correct disposal to prevent cross infection. • Universal precautions to be taken with the handling and disposal of clinical waste. Operational • Be courteous and helpful to patients and their relatives and respect each person’s privacy and dignity at all times. • Present to work wearing the agreed attire and identification, having regard to the highest standard of attire and personal hygiene. • Allocation to various wards on rotation and will be required to perform day and night duty. • Acquaint themselves with Health & Safety at Work guidelines and obligations including elearning programmes on HSELand. • Ensure an adequate knowledge of the emergency action and fire plan. • Co-operate with periodic medical checks as required. • Conduct themselves in a manner that conveys respect of the individual and ensures safe client / patient care. • Report any incident or potential incident which may compromise the health and safety of clients / patients, staff or visitors to the person in charge and take appropriate action. • To attend meetings as required by the Unit Managers and Management Team in the Hospital with a view to maintaining high standards, open communication amongst staff and good levels of staff morale. • To attend and reach an acceptable standard of performance in courses internal and external and as designated appropriate by the employing authority. • Understand and adhere to all HSE policies, guidelines and procedures. • Not undertake any duty related to client / patient care for which they are not trained. • Apply precautions at all times to minimise the risks of cross infection e.g. clean up any spillages of bodily fluids. • Ensure that all equipment is stored and cleaned correctly, and storage areas are kept clean and tidy. • Follow Hospital Policy with regard to confidentially in relation to patient care. • In accordance with Health and Safety at work policy, it is each staff members’ responsibility to observe all rules relating to Health and Safety and Conduct at Work and to use any equipment provided in a safe and responsible manner. • Participate in appropriate in-service training sessions including fire safety, moving techniques in patients care, hand hygiene and any other such sessions as organised by hospital management. • Be able to work as part of a team. • Have knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) standards as they apply to the role. • Have knowledge of Children First and complete HSeLanD “Introduction to Children First” online e-learning programme. It is HSE policy that all staff irrespective of role, grade or position must promote the welfare of children and protect them from harm. • To be aware of: • Fire precautions and procedures and attend fire drills once a year. • Infection Control procedures. • Complaints procedures. • Incident and Accident reporting. • Hospital Risk Management. 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 Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition: (a) 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 or 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 Demonstrate previous experience of working in a hospital/caring 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. Skills, competencies and/or knowledge Professional Knowledge & Experience Demonstrates: • Knowledge of the hospital environment. • Knowledge of: • Hygiene Procedures. • Food Hygiene and Food Safety. • Health & Safety. • Infection Control. • Knowledge of Health and Safety as relevant to the role. • The ability to work in line with relevant policies and procedures. Planning & Organising Demonstrates: • The ability to effectively plan and manage own workload in an effective and methodical manner. • The ability to manage deadlines and effectively handle multiple tasks. Commitment to Providing a Quality Service Demonstrates: • A commitment to providing a quality service. • Awareness and ability to respect and maintain confidentially. Teamwork Demonstrates: • The ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team, promoting a positive team spirit. • Evidence of being able to work collaboratively with other staff in carrying out work tasks. Communication & Interpersonal Skills Demonstrates: • Effective communication skills including the ability to present information in a clear and concise manner. • Strong interpersonal skills including 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 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
