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Social Care Workers - Day and Residential Services- Northside - Service Area 2 Salary Scale: Successful candidates will be paid in line with the August 2025 HSE revised consolidated Social Care Worker pay scale (point 1; €40,351 – point 12; €56,650 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: Upload a CV Closing Date for receipt of applications is 28th February 2026 Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted, include a valid email address on application. St. Michael’s House is an equal opportunities employer.
DML Occupational Therapist, Staff Grade
Please Note: Location of post There is currently one permanent whole-time vacancy available in Celbridge Primary Care Centre, Kildare A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Dublin and Midlands from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. Informal enquiries We welcome enquiries about the role. Contact: OT Manager Sarah McNulty, 0866075973, Shai Zaidi Occupational Therapy Manager – Midlands Mental Health Service Shaista.zaidi@hse.ie 0873267671 Details of service Linn Dara CAMHS provides a recovery-focused service to young people up to the age of 18 years presenting with moderate to severe mental health issues and their families/carers. HSE Linn Dara Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service covers a population of 0.5 million, in South West Dublin, South Inner City & County Kildare & West Wicklow & comprises of: •3 community Child & Adolescent Mental health teams in South Dublin (Clondalkin, Lucan & Ballyfermot) and 5 in County Kildare (Celbridge, Clane, Naas, Kildare town & Athy). . Linn Dara Inpatient Unit, Approved Centre under the Mental Health Act (2001) •A Specialist Community Eating Disorder Multidisciplinary Team •A Specialist ADHD Multidisciplinary Team •2 Community MHID Multidisciplinary Teams (South Dublin & Co. Kildare). The HSE Dublin and Midlands serves a population of circa 1,077,639 providing health and social care services to communities living within Dublin West, Dublin South-West, Dublin South City, Laois, Longford, Offaly, Kildare, West Wicklow and Westmeath. Currently, approximately 30k staff work within the HSE Dublin and Midlands Region providing key health and social care services with a budget of €3 billion. Midlands Mental health Service: Shai Zaidi Occupational Therapy Manager – Midlands Mental Health Service Shaista.zaidi@hse.ie 0873267671 Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMHS) 6 Community Team · Mullingar North · Mullingar South · Offaly · Laois · YAMHS – Mullingar YAMHS – Laois Offaly The region has 4 Integrated Health Areas, serving a population of around 300,000 and take account of local geographies, population size, needs and services. The IHA areas are HSE Dublin South City and West, HSE Dublin South West, HSE Kildare and West Wicklow and HSE Midlands and the Integrated Healthcare Managers are in post since October 2024. IHAs bring together both acute and community services as well as other non-HSE providers and are crucial to supporting and enabling integrated care. Within the 4 Integrated Health Areas there are 9 acute hospitals (model 4s and 3s, mix of statutory and voluntary providers) delivering a full range of acute hospital, women and children’s services, in addition to specialised radiation and oncology care. There are also 6 integrated care hubs/csts and 20 Community Health Networks who together will serve the population health needs of our area. The reform programme for HSE Dublin and Midlands provides an opportunity to shape the future of health and social care in a rapidly changing environment and to continue to implement safer better health care through integrated services. Health Regions will be the primary service coordination and delivery units for the vast majority of health and social care services provided across Ireland. They will provide the governance and organisational arrangements to enable planning, management and delivery of care for people and for communities across their region.
DML Clinical Nurse Manager II - Community Infection Prevention And Control
Please note: Location of post There is currently 1 permanent / whole-time vacancy available in Dublin and Midland Region, Integrated Health Areas (IHA), Dublin South City and West, Dublin South West, Kildare and West Wicklow. The post holder will work at a location within IHAs, Dublin South City and West, Dublin South West, Kildare and West Wicklow. as agreed with line management at the job offer stage. Successful candidates will be required to work with all community service areas within the IHAs, Dublin South City and West, Dublin South West, Kildare and West Wicklow, which may change with service reform. A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Dublin and Midlands from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. Informal enquiries We welcome enquiries about the role. Contact Sharon Maher 087 091 5053 Sharon.maher2@hse.ie for further information about the role. Details of service The person appointed to the post will work within the HSE Dublin and Midlands Region, Integrated Healthcare Areas • Dublin South City and West • Dublin South West • Kildare and West Wicklow which services a population of 759,460. Community Healthcare consist of a broad range of services that are delivered through the HSE and its funded agencies outside of the acute hospital setting to people in local communities, as close as possible to people’s homes. and include: • Primary Care Services • Older Persons Services • Disability Services • Mental Health Services • Health & Wellbeing Services Full details of the services provided by a HSE Dublin South City and West, Dublin South West, Kildare and West Wicklow can be found at: http://www.hse.ie/eng/services/publications/corporate/CHOReport.html The Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Team deliver a coordinated approach to client care within community based services. The community IPC/AMS team work as a multidisciplinary team consisting of an Assistant Director of Nursing, IPC nurses working in partnership with a senior antimicrobial pharmacist and integrated consultant microbiologist. The IPC Nurse (CNM2) will work as part of the Regional Community IPC/AMS team and be supported as a valued team member. The IPc Nurse (CNM2) has a pivotal role in service planning, co-ordinating, and managing activity and resources within the clinical area. The main responsibilities are: quality improvement and assurance, resource management, staff development, facilitating communication and leadership. To enhance the delivery of quality and safe service user care, projects aligned to the Community Infection Prevention and Control work plan will be identified, developed and completed in a timely manner. There is also scope for involvement in regional and national related activities and initiatives such as IPC Link Practitioner and AMRIC hand hygiene train the trainer programmes. The Infection Prevention & Control Nursing team aim to develop, deliver, implement and evaluate a comprehensive IPC programme with associated structures, policies, processes and guidelines which are the vehicle for improving quality and safety and progressing a quality and safety culture for all service users.
DML Director Of Nursing
Please note: Location of post There is currently 1 permanent / whole-time vacancy available in Cluain Lir CNU, Mullingar. A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Dublin and Midlands from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled Informal enquiries Contact Anne Naughton 0861727707 anne.naughton@hse.ie for further information about the role. Details of the Service Older Person Services - comprises of many services including Residential Services, Home Support Services HSE respite, contracted Respite Care services and Day Care Services. There are 9 designated centres for Older People approved by the Health Information and Quality Authority. Each unit offers Long Term Care to Older People. Some Centres also offer short stay beds to include respite services, palliative care, rehabilitation and short stay therapeutic beds. Day Care services are also co-located in many of the Community Nursing Units The 9 Community Nursing Units in the Midlands IHA are · Community Nursing Unit, Abbeyleix, Co Laois · St Brigid’s CNU, Shaen, Co Laois · St Vincent’s CNU, Mountmellick, Co Laois · Ofalia House, Edenderry, Co Offaly · Riada House, Tullamore, Co Offaly · Community Nursing Unit, Birr, Co Offaly · Cluain Lir, Mullingar, Co Westmeath · St Vincents/Heartlands, Athlone, Co Westmeath · St Joseph’s CNU, Longford The person appointed to the post will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering a coordinated approach to client care, ensuring the promotion of an integrated service. The appointed person will work across care groups to support quality, patient focused care for Older People. Day Care services are Nurse led care services across the Midlands
DML Occupational Therapist, Senior CDNT Supplementary Campaign
Please note: Location of post There are currently Multiple permanent whole-time vacancies available in Dublin and Midlands Ø Children’s Disability Network Team 1, Bru Caoimhin Ø Children’s Disability Network Team 3, St Columba’s. Ø Riverside, Tullamore, Co. Offaly Ø Spraoi Centre. St Fintan’s Campus, Portlaoise, Laois A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Dublin and Midlands from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. Informal enquiries Melanie Anderson, CDNM, Bru Chaoimhín Melanie.anderson1@hse.ie Tel 087 1753917 Elaine Mulvihill - Network 10 & 11 Midlands elaine.mulvihill@hse.ie Details of service The Children Disability Network Services provides support and input to children and young people from age 0 to 18 who have complex needs associated with disabilities. Input and support will be through a Multidisciplinary Team approach, underpinned by Family Centred Practice and Individual Family Service Planning. The Team includes Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Physiotherapists, Social Workers, Administrators, Community Nurse, Dietitians and Pre-School Liaison teacher. It is an exciting time to join the Children’s Disabilities Services as we move forward with the reconfiguration of existing services, in line with the National Policy of Progressing Disability Services. Within this planned change, many new opportunities will be presented to support the progression and development of the service Further information can be found in the documents included with this campaign
Administrator
The role Are you a caring individual looking to start your career as an Administrator? You’ve come to the right place. We aren’t looking for people with years of experience and heaps of qualifications, just passionate, hard-workers ready to confidently welcome and help customers as they walk through our doors. And once you’ve found your feet as an Administrator, you don’t just have to stop there. We have plenty of professional training and development in other business areas, as well as the support of experienced Opticians and Technicians supporting you on your journey. So whatever you want your career to look like, you can bring it to life at Specsavers. Our store Based in Citywest, our store has great career progression opportunities! What’s on offer? As well as all the support you need and great training and development opportunities, we have a whole load of benefits on offer for you to enjoy. These include:
Social Care Worker, Evening Recruitment Campaign
Social Care Worker - Dublin Region St. Michaels House Evening Recruitment Campaign - 26th February 2026 St. Michael’s House is growing, and we are looking for passionate, dedicated professionals to join our team! We have a number of vacancies available across 170 locations in the greater Dublin area. This is your opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with disabilities. We are a leading provider of disability services in Ireland, offering rewarding careers in social care. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting out, we have opportunities that match your skills and ambitions. At St. Michael’s House, we are committed to supporting our staff with professional development, career progression, and a strong sense of purpose in everything we do. Join a team where your work matters, where innovation meets compassion, and where you can build a future while making an impact. Your career starts here. Be part of something bigger—apply today for our open evening! Date: 26th February 2026 Time: 4 pm to 8 pm Location: St. Michaels House, Ballymun Road, Dublin 9, Ireland. D09 DX37 Flexible Contracts: Talk to our HR Team aboutour range of contractsto suit you,Full & Part-time available& much more.... Salary Scale – Social Care Workers: Successful candidates will be paid in line with HSE revised consolidated Social Care Worker pay scale point 1; € 40,351– point 12; € 56,650 LSI pro rata per annum which is 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. Benefits of working in St Michael's House · HSE Pay Scale (incremental*) · Premium Payments · Sick Pay Scheme · Paid Maternity Leave · Pension · Cycle to Work Scheme · Generous Annual Leave · Employee Assistance Programme · Training / CPD · Career Progression How to pre-register your interest: · Pre-register your interest by applying and completing our application form through Rezoomo. · Bring a copy of your CV and qualification with you on the day along with a copy of your permission to work in the state if applicable. · Depending on demand, on-site interviews may be available during the open evening. If not, you may be scheduled for an interview at a later stage. · Free parking is available. Interviews are held In Person on 26th ofFebruary 2026 from 4 pm to 8 pm at Ballymun, Dublin. Please note: you can walk in directly to discuss more. Description Essential Criteria for Applicants · Have experience of a key working role focusing on promoting independence and community integration. · Have experience of working as part of a team. · Experience implementing positive behaviour support plans. · Excellent communication skills. · Eligible to work in Ireland. Essential Qualifications Required (one of the below): · QQI Level 7 Bachelor of Arts in Applied Social Studies (Disability) - Open Training College · Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Social Care Practice · Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Applied Social Care · Level 7 award in Social Care/Studies delivered by an Institute of Technology, DIT or National University of Ireland · And/or be in the process of being CORU registered or fully registered as a Social Care Worker For a full list of approved qualifications, please see link here. Informal enquires: Please contact to HR team at Recruitment@smh.ie St. Michael’s House is an equal opportunities employer. Job offer is subject to approval under the process of funded posts in Disability Services in the HSE and Section 38 Agencies.
Occupational Therapist Senior
Occupational Therapist Senior Grade Job Specification & Terms and Conditions Job Title and Grade Occupational Therapist Senior Grade Teiripeoir Gairme, Sinsearach (Grade Code: 3301) Campaign Reference SCH/006/2026 Closing Date for submission of Application Forms Wednesday 4th February 2026 @ 12:00 Noon Please note CVs will not be accepted please complete application form and upload via Rezoomo . Proposed Interview Date (s) Proposed interview dates will be indicated at a later stage. Please note you may be called forward for interview at short notice . Informal Enquiries: Sarah Kennedy , Occupational Therapy Manager email: sarah.kennedy7@hse.ie Phone 01-2115119 Taking up Appointment A start date will be indicated at job offer stage. Location of Post St. Columcille’s Hospital, Loughlinstown, Co Dublin Ospidéal Cholm Cille, Bóthar Bhré, Baile Uí Lachnáin, Co. Bhaile Átha Cliath There is currently one permanent 1WTE Senior Occupational Therapist vacancy available in St. Columcille’s Hospital A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for St. Columcille’s Hospitalfrom which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. Purpose of the Post To work in conjunction with other team members in co-ordinating and developing the service to meet the needs of the service user group and the objectives of the organisation. The Senior Occupational Therapist will be responsible for the provision of a high quality Occupational Therapy service and will carry out clinical and educational duties as required. Principal Duties and Responsibilities Professional / Clinical The Senior Occupational Therapist will: · Be responsible for the maintenance of standards of practice of self and staff appointed to clinical / designated area(s) · Be responsible for managing own caseload and for assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of treatment programmes for service users according to service standards · Participate in the integrated discharge planning process in line with the HSE Code of Practice · Be responsible for the day-to-day running of a designated service area(s) by supervising staff, prioritising and allocating work and promoting positive staff morale and team working in conjunction with the Occupational Therapist Manager · In conjunction with the Occupational Therapist Manager lead service planning by anticipating the changing needs of the service and service users · Foster and maintain professional working relationships with colleagues, front line managers, and other healthcare personnel in the team · Ensure the quality of documentation of all assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, reports and discharge summaries are in accordance with local service and professional standards · Communicate verbally and / or in writing results of assessments, treatment / intervention programmes and recommendations to the team and relevant others in accordance with service policy · Participate in teams as appropriate, communicating and working in co-operation with other team members · Attend clinics, review meetings, team meetings, case conferences, ward rounds etc. as designated by the Occupational Therapist Manager · Ensure that staff in the designated service area(s) arrange and carry out duties in a timely manner, within settings appropriate to service users needs, and in line with local policy/guidelines · Be responsible for adhering to existing standards and protocols and for leading out on the development and maintenance of standards / strategies for quality improvement and outcome measurement · Seek advice and assistance with any assigned duties in line with principles of evidence based practice and clinical governance · Ensure that professional standards are maintained in relation to confidentiality, ethics and legislation · Operate within the scope of Occupational Therapy practice within Ireland and in accordance with local guidelines Education and Training The Senior Occupational Therapist will: · Participate in mandatory training programmes · Participate in continuing professional development including in-service training, attending and presenting at conferences / courses relevant to practice, contributing to research etc. as agreed by the Occupational Therapist Manager · Engage in professional clinical Occupational Therapist supervision with the Occupational Therapist Manager · Engage in peer support with Senior Occupational Therapist colleagues · Participate in performance review with the Occupational Therapist Manager · Manage, participate and play a key role in the practice education of student therapists. Take part in teaching / training / supervision of other Occupational Therapy and non-Occupational Therapy staff / students and attend practice educator courses as appropriate · Ensure newly qualified therapists have adequate induction and clinical supervision and assist in implementing annual staff development and performance review Health & Safety The Senior Occupational Therapist will: · Promote a safe working environment in accordance with Health and Safety legislation · Be aware of and implement agreed policies, procedures and safe professional practice by adhering to relevant legislation, regulations and standards · Actively participate in risk management issues, identify risks and take responsibility for appropriate action · Report any adverse incidents in accordance with organisational guidelines Administrative The Senior Occupational Therapist will: · Be responsible for the co-ordination and delivery of service in designated area(s) · Review and allocate resources within the designated area, in collaboration with the Occupational Therapist Manager and relevant others · Promote good working practice and uniformity of standards of best practice · Promote quality by reviewing and evaluating the Occupational Therapy service regularly, identifying changing needs and opportunities to improve services, in collaboration with the Occupational Therapist Manager and relevant others · Develop and implement service / business plans, quality initiatives, audits etc. and report on outcomes in collaboration with the Occupational Therapist Manager · Collect and evaluate data about the service user group and demonstrate the achievement of the objectives of the service · Oversee the upkeep of accurate records in line with best clinical governance, organisational requirements and the Freedom of Information Act, and render reports and other information / statistics as required · Represent the department / team at meetings and conferences as appropriate · Liaise with the Occupational Therapist Manager regarding the needs, interests and views of Occupational Therapy staff · Promote good team working, and a culture that values diversity · Participate in the management of Occupational Therapy stock and equipment in conjunction with the Occupational Therapist Manager · Engage in IT developments as they apply to service user and service administration · Keep up to date with developments within the organisation and the Irish Health Service · Perform such other duties appropriate to the office as may be assigned by the Occupational Therapist Manager The above Job Description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. Eligibility Criteria Qualifications and/ or experience 1. Statutory Registration Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc (a) Candidates for appointment must: (i) Be registered on the Occupational Therapists Register maintained by the Occupational Therapists Registration Board at CORU. Or (ii) Applicants who satisfy the conditions set out in Section 91 of the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005, (see note 1 below*), must submit proof of application for registration with the Occupational Therapists Registration Board at CORU. The acceptable proof is correspondence from the Occupational Therapists Registration Board at CORU confirming their application for registration as a Section 91 applicant. And (iii) Have three years full time (or an aggregate of three years) post qualification clinical experience. And (iv) Have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and professional ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office. 2. Annual registration (i) Practitioners must maintain annual registration on Occupational Therapists Register maintained by the Occupational Therapists Registration Board at CORU And (ii) Confirm annual registration with CORU to the HSE by way of the annual Patient Safety Assurance Certificate (PSAC) 3. Age Age restriction shall only apply to a candidate where s/he is not classified as a new entrant (within the meaning of the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 2004). A candidate who is not classified as a new entrant must be under 65 years of age on the first day of the month in which the latest date for receiving completed application forms for the office occurs. 4. Health Candidates for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. 5. Character Candidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character. Note 1*: Section 91 candidates are individuals who qualified before the 31st March 2015 and have been engaged in the practice of the profession in the Republic of Ireland for a minimum of 2 years fulltime (or an aggregate of 2 years fulltime), between 31st March 2010 and 30th March 2015. Post specific requirements, additional qualification and/ or experience Experience completing seating assessments and interventions is highly desirable. Experience working in an acute hospital setting is highly desirable. Experience working with persons with dementia or cognitive impairment is highly desirable. Experience working in a Frailty Team, with experience of Falls, & Cognitive Assessments and Interventions is highly desirable. Experience delivering stress and lifestyle management of chronic disease programmes is desirable. Experience in vocational rehabilitation is desirable but not essential . Other requirements specific to the post Further requirements may be outlined at the “expression of interest” stage of the recruitment process e.g. access to appropriate transport in order to fulfil the requirements of the role, fluency in Irish, etc. Skills, competencies and/or knowledge · Demonstrate clinical knowledge, clinical reasoning skills and evidence based practice appropriate to carrying out the duties and responsibilities of the role in line with relevant legislation and standards. · Demonstrate an appropriate level of understanding of the Occupational Therapy process, the underpinning theory and its application to the role · Demonstrate evidence of having applied / used appropriate assessment tools and treatments and a knowledge of the implications of outcomes to service users · Demonstrate the ability to lead on planning and managing the delivery of an optimum service in an effective and resourceful manner · Demonstrate ability to take initiative and to be appropriately self-directed · Demonstrate the ability to effectively evaluate information and make appropriate decisions · Demonstrate a commitment to and the ability to lead on the delivery of a high quality, person centred service · Demonstrate an ability to manage and develop self and others in a working environment · Demonstrate the ability to work independently as well as part of a team · Display effective communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to collaborate with colleagues, families, carers, etc. · Demonstrate the ability to follow line management directions appropriately and to utilise supervision effectively · Demonstrate evidence of commitment to continuing professional development · Demonstrate a command of the English language so as to effectively carry out the duties and responsibilities of the role · Demonstrate a willingness to engage and develop IT skills relevant to the role Campaign Specific Selection Process Ranking/Shortlisting / Interview A ranking and or shortlisting exercise may be carried out on the basis of information supplied in your application form. The criteria for ranking and or shortlisting are based on the requirements of the post as outlined in the eligibility criteria and skills, competencies and/or knowledge section of this job specification. Therefore it is very important that you think about your experience in light of those requirements. Failure to include information regarding these requirements may result in you not being called forward to the next stage of the selection process. Those successful at the ranking stage of this process (where applied) will be placed on an order of merit and will be called to interview in ‘bands’ depending on the service needs of the organisation. Code of Practice The Health Service Executive will run this campaign in compliance with the Code of Practice prepared by the Commission for Public Service Appointments (CPSA). The Code of Practice sets out how the core principles of probity, merit, equity and fairness might be applied on a principle basis. The Codes also specifies the responsibilities placed on candidates, feedback facilities for candidates on matters relating to their application, when requested, and outlines procedures in relation to requests for a review of the recruitment and selection process, and review in relation to allegations of a breach of the Code of Practice. Additional information on the HSE’s review process is available in the document posted with each vacancy entitled “Code Of Practice, Information For Candidates”. Codes of Practice are published by the CPSA and are available on www.hse.ie/eng/staff/jobs/code_of_practice in the document posted with each vacancy entitled “Code of Practice, Information For Candidates” or on www.cpsa-online.ie . The reform programme outlined for the Health Services may impact on this role and as structures change the job description may be reviewed. This job description is a guide to the general range of duties assigned to the post holder. It is intended to be neither definitive nor restrictive and is subject to periodic review with the employee concerned. Terms and Conditions of Employment Occupational Therapist Senior Grade Tenure The current vacancy available is permanent and whole time. The posts are pensionable. A panel may be created from which permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part time duration may be filled. The tenure of these posts will be indicated at “expression of interest” stage. Appointment as an employee of the Health Service Executive is governed by the Health Act 2004 and the Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointment) Act 2004. Remuneration The Salary Scale as of 01/08/2025 €63,912 €65,275 €66,681 €68,073 €69,467 €70,933 €72,478 €74,018 €75,254 New appointees to any grade start at the minimum point of the scale. Incremental credit will be applied for recognised relevant service in Ireland and abroad (Department of Health Circular 2/2011). Incremental credit is normally granted on appointment, in respect of previous experience in the Civil Service, Local Authorities, Health Service and other Public Service Bodies and Statutory Agencies. There is no overtime or allowanceds associated with this post Working Week The standard working week applying to the post is 35 hours per week HSE Circular 003-2009 “Matching Working Patterns to Service Needs (Extended Working Day / Week Arrangements); Framework for Implementation of Clause 30.4 of Towards 2016” applies. Under the terms of this circular, all new entrants and staff appointed to promotional posts from Dec 16th 2008 will be required to work agreed roster / on call arrangements as advised by their line manager. Contracted hours of work are liable to change between the hours of 8am-8pm over seven days to meet the requirements for extended day services in accordance with the terms of the Framework Agreement (Implementation of Clause 30.4 of Towards 2016). Annual Leave The annual leave associated with the post will be agreed at the time of job offer. Superannuation This is a pensionable position with the HSE. The successful candidate will upon appointment become a member of the appropriate pension scheme. Pension scheme membership will be notified within the contract of employment. Members of pre-existing pension schemes who transferred to the HSE on the 01st January 2005 pursuant to Section 60 of the Health Act 2004 are entitled to superannuation benefit terms under the HSE Scheme which are no less favourable to those which they were entitled to at 31st December 2004 Probation Every appointment of a person who is not already a permanent officer of the Health Service Executive or of a Local Authority shall be subject to a probationary period of 12 months as stipulated in the Department of Health Circular No.10/71. Protection of Persons Reporting Child Abuse Act 1998 As this post is one of those designated under the Protection of Persons Reporting Child Abuse Act 1998, appointment to this post appoints one as a designated officer in accordance with Section 2 of the Act. You will remain a designated officer for the duration of your appointment to your current post or for the duration of your appointment to such other post as is included in the categories specified in the Ministerial Direction. You will receive full information on your responsibilities under the Act on appointment. Infection Control Have a working knowledge of Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply to the role for example, Standards for Healthcare, National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections, Hygiene Standards etc. and comply with associated HSE protocols for implementing and maintaining these standards as appropriate to the role. Health & Safety It is the responsibility of line managers to ensure that the management of safety, health and welfare is successfully integrated into all activities undertaken within their area of responsibility, so far as is reasonably practicable. Line managers are named and roles and responsibilities detailed in the relevant Site Specific Safety Statement (SSSS). Key responsibilities include: · Developing a SSSS for the department/service[1], as applicable, based on the identification of hazards and the assessment of risks, and reviewing/updating same on a regular basis (at least annually) and in the event of any significant change in the work activity or place of work. · Ensuring that Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) is integrated into day-to-day business, providing Systems Of Work (SOW) that are planned, organised, performed, maintained and revised as appropriate, and ensuring that all safety related records are maintained and available for inspection. · Consulting and communicating with staff and safety representatives on OSH matters. · Ensuring a training needs assessment (TNA) is undertaken for employees, facilitating their attendance at statutory OSH training, and ensuring records are maintained for each employee. · Ensuring that all incidents occurring within the relevant department/service are appropriately managed and investigated in accordance with HSE procedures[2]. · Seeking advice from health and safety professionals through the National Health and Safety Function Helpdesk as appropriate. · Reviewing the health and safety performance of the ward/department/service and staff through, respectively, local audit and performance achievement meetings for example. Note : Detailed roles and responsibilities of Line Managers are outlined in local SSSS. Ethics in Public Office 1995 and 2001 Positions remunerated at or above the minimum point of the Grade VIII salary scale (€ 65,812 as at 01.04.2017) Positions remunerated at or above the minimum point of the Grade VIII salary scale (€ 65,812 as at 01.04.2017) are designated positions under Section 18 of the Ethics in Public Office Act 1995. Any person appointed to a designated position must comply with the requirements of the Ethics in Public Office Acts 1995 and 2001 as outlined below; A) In accordance with Section 18 of the Ethics in Public Office Act 1995, a person holding such a post is required to prepare and furnish an annual statement of any interests which could materially influence the performance of the official functions of the post. This annual statement of interest should be submitted to the Chief Executive Officer not later than 31st January in the following year. B) In addition to the annual statement, a person holding such a post is required, whenever they are performing a function as an employee of the HSE and have actual knowledge, or a connected person, has a material interest in a matter to which the function relates, provide at the time a statement of the facts of that interest. A person holding such a post should provide such statement to the Chief Executive Officer. The function in question cannot be performed unless there are compelling reasons to do so and, if this is the case, those compelling reasons must be stated in writing and must be provided to the Chief Executive Officer. C) A person holding such a post is required under the Ethics in Public Office Acts 1995 and 2001 to act in accordance with any guidelines or advice published or given by the Standards in Public Office Commission. Guidelines for public servants on compliance with the provisions of the Ethics in Public Office Acts 1995 and 2001 are available on the Standards Commission’s website http://www.sipo.gov.ie/ [1] A template SSSS and guidelines are available on the National Health and Safety Function/H&S web-pages [2] See link on health and safety web-pages to latest Incident Management Policy
