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The clinical specialist occupational therapist will work within the occupational therapy team and provide in-patient and or outpatient occupational therapy to the scoliosis surgery service. The clinical specialist occupational therapist will be working across our national spinal injuries occupational therapy service and as part of our wider network with critical care, orthopaedics, surgery and trauma. The service will be developed in line with national initiatives. Clinical input may be required into other speciality services in times of staff leave and absence. Informal enquiries can be made to: Laura Binions, Occupational Therapy Manager in Charge 3, 01-8034100 or Orlaith McPhillips, Occupational Therapy Operations Manager, 01-854-5933
Administrative Officer
Purpose and Summary of Post: This is a permanent role at Saint John of God Hospital, at Grade IV level, reporting to the Administrative Coordinator. The post holder is responsible for providing efficient and effective secretarial and administrative support to all areas of the administration department, consultant psychiatrists, medical / multidisciplinary teams and any other personnel, as directed. Principal Duties and Responsibilities: The following is intended for the guidance of the person assigned to the post but is not an exhaustive list of the duties associated with the post. · You will be a member of the Administration Department. · Hours of Duty: You will be required to operate a 17.5-hour week over 4 days. Your hours of work will be as agreed with your line manager and in line with service needs. You will be required to: · Provide full administrative and secretarial support to all areas of the administration department, including the consultant psychiatrists, medical / multidisciplinary teams, admissions department, and any other personnel, as directed, in an efficient and effective manner. · You may also be required to provide administrative or secretarial support for any other service within the hospital, as directed by the administrative coordinator. · Provide cross-cover, as directed, for other administrative colleagues on the hospital’s main reception desk / switchboard, mental health act administrator, medical record administrative functions, and admissions department, as required. · Demonstrate flexibility in performing your duties and, if necessary, to work outside the standard working hours, should the business need arise. · Ensure the smooth running of out-patient clinics for consultant psychiatrists, registrars and additional team members, as directed. The Electronic Patient Record should be always used for the recording of both patient information and appointments. Fees should be lodged with the account’s office on the evening of the appointment and not held in your office. · Act as the first point of contact for multidisciplinary teams and deal appropriately, professionally and efficiently with all communications, queries and visitors. · Respect the confidentiality of your work regarding patients attending the hospital and the processing and handling of patients’ files and documents. · Display excellent customer care skills and empathy in dealing with all patient / family enquiries. · Attend meetings as required and ensure that agendas, minutes, supporting documentation and any other relevant communication are prepared and drafted in a timely manner and sent to all appropriate personnel. · Assisting with the maintenance, filing and archiving of all medical records. · Conduct and contribute to the hospital’s clinical audit activity, in conjunction with the hospital’s audit facilitator and the administrative coordinator. · Actively participate in staff development, in-service and external training relevant to the post, as may be organised from time to time. · Ensure up-to-date knowledge on all relevant matters (clinical and non-clinical) throughout the hospital so that a very good corporate knowledge is maintained. · Maintain own knowledge of relevant Saint John of God Hospital clg policies, procedures, protocols, guidelines and standard operating procedures to perform the role efficiently and effectively and to ensure work standards are met. · Ensure consistent adherence to Saint John of God Hospital clg policies, procedures, protocols, guidelines and standard operational procedures. · Maintain own knowledge of relevant regulations and legislation; for example, the Mental Health Act, the Mental Health Commission’s Judgement Support Framework, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Freedom of Information Act. · Actively participate in future service developments and projects as assigned and associated with the hospital. · Be fully familiar with the terms of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act and all relevant policy documents of Saint John of God Hospital clg; that is, Employee Handbook, Safety Statement, Guidelines for Investigation of Allegations of non-Accidental Injury and Abuse, etc. · Respect and operate within the framework of the tradition, character and ethics which govern the work of the Saint John of God Hospital clg. · Maintain absolutely confidentiality at all times in relation to all aspects of the role and your work. · Ensure that all departmental and hospital records are confidential to the service at Saint John of God Hospital and to maintain confidentiality in respect of matters which come to your knowledge in the course of your official duties. · Ensure that the mission and values of Saint John of God are displayed by you at all times and that everyone you come in to contact with during your work is a recipient of the values on all occasions. · Perform any other such appropriate duties that may be assigned to you from time to time by the administrative coordinator, their nominee or other designated person. · This 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 contribute to the development of the post while in office. Similarly, this job description may be subject to review in light of experience and/or changing circumstances. Eligibility Criteria: Candidates must have at the latest date of application: Qualifications and / or Experience: Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date of the application: · Possess the requisite knowledge and ability for the proper discharge of the role. · Have excellent organisational, administrative, secretarial, typing and keyboard skills; including computer literacy and an excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook). Audio typing experience is an advantage. · Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate successfully and sensitively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. · Process strong team working skills and the ability to establish excellent working relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. · Have excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities and tasks in a dynamic and fast paced environment; including the ability to plan and prioritise workload (multitasking, time management skills and working to deadlines). · The ability to work independently on own initiative, self-motivated and constantly seeking ways to improve. Professional Knowledge & Experience: Demonstrate: · Previous experience in a busy, dynamic work environment requiring flexibility. · Excellent organisational, administrative, secretarial, typing, keyboard skills required and audio typing experience an advantage. · Ability to work in an accurate and methodical manner, with excellent numeracy skills. · High levels of attention to detail, while meeting the demands of a busy office. Communication, Interpersonal Skills & Team Working: Demonstrate: · Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to present information in a clear and concise manner. · Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate successfully and sensitively with internal and external stakeholders. · Ability to work as part of a team and to establish good working relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. · Ability to work independently on own initiative, with the capacity for management responsibility and initiative. Planning & Managing Resources: Demonstrate: · Ability to balance multiple tasks, prioritise workload and work to deadlines. · Excellent planning and organisational skills, including using computer technology efficiently and effectively. · Ability to manage deadlines and effectively handle multiple tasks. · Ability to manage within allocated resources and the capacity to respond to changes in a plan. Evaluating Information, Problem Solving & Decision Making: Demonstrate: · Ability to work on own initiative and take proactive decisions appropriate to the role. · Flexibility, problem solving and initiative skills, including the ability to adapt to change · Ability to appropriately analyse and interpret information, develop solutions and contribute to decisions quickly and accurately, as appropriate. · Ability to recognise when it is appropriate to refer decisions to a higher level of management. · As the service needs of Saint John of God Hospital clg evolve and develop over time, there may be an impact on this role and, therefore, this job description may be reviewed and updated accordingly to the needs of the organisation. This job description is a guide to the general range of duties assigned to the post holder. It is not intended to be exhaustive or definitive and is subject to periodic reviews.
Clinical Nurse Specialist Urodynamics, - , Per Week
Principal duties and responsibilities: Provide Urodynamics services in the clinical area and to patients attending the Urology Service, both inpatient and outpatient. Work will be based in the Urodynamics Department in association with the ward areas and all other clinical areas For Enquiries, please contact Fiona Hearty, Surgery Directorate Nurse Manager, Email: fhearty@mater.ie
General Service Manager
Job Title, Grade Code Grade V, General Service Manager (Grade Code :) 0566 Remuneration The salary scale for the post is: (01/08/2025) €51,718 €53,265 €54,843 €56,456 €58,078 €59,969 €61,866 LSIs Salary Scales are updated periodically and the most up to date versions can be found here: https://healthservice.hse.ie/staff/benefits-services/pay/pay-scales.html Campaign Reference SCH/103/2025 Closing Date Tuesday 16th December 2025 @17:00HRS Applications only CV's not accepted Proposed Interview Date (s) TBC Taking up Appointment A start date will be indicated at job offer stage. Location of Post Ospidéal Cholm Cille, Bóthar Bhré, Baile Uí Lachnáin, Co. Bhaile Átha Cliath D18 V9K1 St. Columcille's Hospital, Bray Road, Loughlinstown, Co. Dublin D18 V9K1 There is currently one whole-time permanent vacancy available in the office of the Business and Service Support Manager Office (There is no overtime or allowances associated with this post). A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for this role from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. Informal Enquiries Name: Andrea Field Business and Support Service Manager Telephone: 087 1400631 Email: andrea.field1@hse.ie Details of Service St. Columcille’s Hospital is located on the border of County Wicklow. It is a model 2 hospital and is aligning itself to the Sláintecare vision. It has 117 inpatient beds and provides a range of services to a diverse population covering South County Dublin and County Wicklow. St. Columcille’s Hospital is committed to providing a quality, patient focused service in a way that meets all patient needs in an equitable, efficient and safe manner. We acknowledge the contribution of each member of staff and aim to encourage and support them in their on-going professional development. Services include a 7/7 Local Injury Unit, 7/7 Medical Assessment Unit, 113 medical inpatient beds incorporating Stroke & Ortho Rehab Units, Endoscopy, a 5/7 Day Surgery Unit, an Outpatient Department, Radiology and various diagnostic services for local GPs. St. Columcille’s Hospital acts as a hub and spoke model for integrated care. Located in St. Columcille’s Hospital is the National Centre for all obesity management and the National Gender Service. The Obesity Management Service in St Columcille’s and St Vincent’s University Hospitals (SCH/SVUH), is a National Referral Centre for Bariatric Surgery. SCH/SVUH obesity management service has an established pathway of care for patients with obesity, with an experienced multi-disciplinary team (MDT) of dietitians, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, psychologists, clinical nurse manager, bariatric physicians and surgeons, supported by an administrative team. The Level 3 service receives approximately 2000 referrals per year and referrals are triaged according to complexity of obesity. The bariatric surgery arm (Level 4) of the service includes MDT pre-operative assessment and post- operative support in SCH, and surgical procedures performed in SVUH and St Michaels Hospital (SMH). Background / National Context Obesity is a complex, chronic multi-factorial disease, with over 200 possible complications affecting many organs and systems. The Model of Care (MoC) for the Management of Overweight and Obesity in Ireland was published in 2021, and sets out how the healthcare for children, young people and adults living with overweight and obesity in Ireland should be organised and resourced now and in the future. In all health and social care settings, staff will be trained to deliver holistic weight management interventions appropriate to that setting. Free staff car parking facilities on-site. Reporting Relationship The post holder will report directly to the Business and Support Service Manager or other nominated manager Key Working Relationships The post holder will be expected to work on his / her own initiative and also to contribute as a member of the relevant hospital teams and will work closely with the Business and Support Service Manager or other nominated Senior manager and in addition to assisting with the management of the general services office, the post holder will engage with: Purpose of the Post To provide line management, administrative and project support in the implementation of a range projects that are planned locally and nationally and to ensure that project deadlines are met and that service levels are maintained. Principal Duties and Responsibilities The position of General Service Manager Grade V is both managerial and administrative responsibilities are as follows but not limited: Administration • Oversee the day-to-day operations of the General Services • Ensure smooth coordination of general services all departments, particularly food, attendants and household, Managing a team of up to approx. 90 staff; Rosters, Training, Annual Leave, Sick Leave, • Verify, initial & return time sheets and invoices for internal and external staff. • Take a hands-on approach to service delivery and problem-solving • Monitor service levels and service user satisfaction throughout the shift • Manage stock control and participate in regular oversee the management of specific storage areas ensuring Health & Safety compliance • Ensuring all staff training and team development • Handle service user queries or issues professionally and efficiently • Ensure compliance with health & safety and HACCP, HIQA requirements • Participate in regular duty management cover and ensure smooth handovers • Logging call out relevant to the departments needs • Ensuring all contracts for the department are up to date • Carrying out environmental audits and tracking trends • Overseeing hospital waste management from general to hazardous waste, • Experience on maintaining and issuing of POs, signing of invoices once works are completed. • Updating of folder for the department i.e Health and Safety, All relevant Policies, Risks, HACCAP, EHO Local policies relevant to the department • Ensuring the Church and stock is kept to a minimum and that its safe for staff to gain access • Provide efficient and effective administrative, secretarial and project support to the office of the Business Service and Supports Manager • Facilitate internal and external engagement through planning and organising of events with a wide range of stakeholder groups. • Support the designated manager(s) or other members of the team in producing information, reports and presentations by transcribing, formatting, inputting, editing, retrieving, copying, and transmitting text, data and graphics. • Work with the senior management team to ensure that project deadlines are met and that service levels are maintained. • Support the development of evaluation templates and collect and collate relevant evaluation data across a range of projects. • Promote co-operation and working in harmony with other teams and disciplines • Ensure the efficient day-to-day administration of a number of specific projects. • Maintain own knowledge of relevant procedures and practices to perform the role effectively • Ensure policies and procedures are well documented and understood and adhered to by relevant stakeholders. • Support the preparation of responses to PQs and other information requests within the required timeframes and procedures, ensuring accurate attention to detail in own work. • Use appropriate technology to ensure work completed to a high standard • Ensure that archives and records are accurate, maintained confidentiallyand readily available to the appropriate authority • Pursue continuous professional development in order to develop • Organise meetings, including co-ordinating calendars and attendance, preparation of materials (agendas, minutes, briefing papers etc), arranging venues, ensuring availability of technical equipment and catering. • Attend meetings as required, taking notes and minutes and coordinating and tracking action points. • Drafting and issuing individual correspondence to be approved by line manager. • Establish and maintain effective and efficient communication systems, ensuring that communications reach the intended audience in a timely fashion. • Develop and maintain filing and cataloguing systems. • Assisting with Health and Safety tasks i.e audits, risk assessments and policy reviews Service delivery and improvement • Support the senior management team in the management and delivery of the Regional Strategic Vision/Plan. • Support the senior management teams in identifying and implementing best practice operational processes in order to optimise the use of resources. • Build and maintain effective working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, advising line manager on emergent issues. • Implement agreed changes to administration of the service, encouraging and supporting staff where necessary. • Assist with management of internal and external audit programmes where appropriate, based on agreed audit matrices, identifying and auctioning specific audit projects. • Assist with tracking QIP from each department • Assist with and external or internal audits, reviewing and assess audit findings • Assist relevant to the department and help ensure appropriate actions are taken. • Support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service. Resourcing • Identify and effectively manage resources for own work, at all times controlling costs and seeking best value. • Assisting with preparing project budgets in accordance with national financial regulations, and assist with budgetary reporting and necessary communications. • Co-operate and work in harmony with other teams and disciplines, ensuring effective and efficient support to the Business Manager’s office. Customer Service • Promote and maintain a customer focused environment by ensuring service users / customers are treated with dignity and respect. • Seek feedback from service users / customers and implement change to incorporate same, in agreement with Line Manager. Human Resources • Provide line management for departments within the hospital, responsibilities include - schedule planning, handling day to day queries, approving annual leave and carrying out performance meetings. • Ensuring staff have all mandatory training completed • Assisting with weekly time returns for various departments • Create and promote a positive working environment among staff members which contributes to maintaining and enhancing effective working relationships. • Promote cooperation and working in harmony with other teams and disciplines. • Pursue and promote continuous professional development in order to develop management expertise and professional knowledge. • Engage in the HSE performance achievement process in conjunction with your Line Manager and staff as appropriate. Service Delivery and Improvement • Ensure accurate attention to detail in own work. • Actively participate in innovation and support change and improvement initiatives within the service; adapt local work practices ensuring team knows how to action changes. • Encourage and support staff through change processes. Standards, Policies, Procedures & Legislation • Maintain own knowledge of relevant HSE policies, procedures, guidelines and practices to perform the role effectively and to ensure current work standards are met by own team. • Maintain own knowledge of relevant regulations and legislation e.g. Major Emergency Plan, Health and Safety, Fire, Water, HACCAP, Employment Legislation, GDPR, HIQA • Adequately identifies, assesses, manages and monitors risk within their area of responsibility. • Have a working knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply to the role for example, Standards for Healthcare, National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections, Hygiene Standards etc and comply with associated HSE protocols for implementing and maintaining these standards as appropriate to the role. • Help support Health and Safety Chair in tasks regarding H&S within the hospital • Support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service. The above Job Specification is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to them from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. Eligibility Criteria Qualifications and/ or experience This campaign is confined to staff who are currently employed by the HSE, TUSLA, other statutory health agencies*, or a body which provides services on behalf of the HSE under Section 38 of the Health Act 2004 as per Workplace Relations Commission agreement -161867 * View the list of other statutory health agencies Candidates must have at the latest date of application: - 1. Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc (a) Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition: (i) Have satisfactory experience as a Clerical Officer in the HSE, TUSLA, other statutory health agencies, or a body which provides services on behalf of the HSE under Section 38 of the Health Act 2004. Or (ii) Have obtained a pass (Grade D) in at least five subjects from the approved list of subjects in the Department of Education Leaving Certificate Examination, including Mathematics and English or Irish (1). Candidates should have obtained at least Grade C on higher level papers in three subjects in that examination. Or (iii) Have completed a relevant examination at a comparable standard in any equivalent examination in another jurisdiction Or (iv) Hold a comparable and relevant third level qualification of at least level 6 on the National Qualifications Framework maintained by Qualifications and Quality Ireland, (QQI). Note1: Candidates must achieve a pass in Ordinary or Higher level papers. A pass in a foundation level paper is not acceptable. Candidates must have achieved these grades on the Leaving Certificate Established programme or the Leaving Certificate Vocational programme. The Leaving Certification Applied Programme does not fulfil the eligibility criteria. And (b) Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability, including a high standard of suitability, for the proper discharge of the office. 2. Health A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. 3. Character Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character. Post Specific Requirements · Have at minimum of 5 years supervisor role or management · Experience of providing administrate support working in a complex environment including managing concurrent projects of work whilst ensuring compliance and accuracy. · Experience in professional writing to include dealing with the preparation of documents, reports, presentations and audits, as relevant to the role. · Experience in a role which has involved working with senior management and other key internal and external stakeholders Other requirements specific to the post Have access to appropriate transport to fulfil the requirements of the role Skills, competencies and/or knowledge Professional Knowledge & Experience · Demonstrates knowledge and experience relevant to the role as per the duties & responsibilities, eligibility criteria and post specific requirements of the role. · Maximise the use of ICT and demonstrate excellent computer skills particularly Microsoft Office, Outlook, etc. · Evidence of databased management skills. · Experience of providing project support. · Knowledge of the health service and how it works. · Knowledge and experience of interrogating data and presenting information in a variety of formats e.g. presentations and reports · Knowledge of HSE procurement processes · Knowledge in audits for EHO, HIQA, DGSA, Environment, Water and Water · Experience of providing administrative, organisational and project management support to teams and/or specific groups in the healthcare environment. Planning and Managing Resources · Demonstrate the ability to effectively plan and manage own workload and that of others in an effective and methodical manner within strict deadlines, ensuring deadlines are met. · The ability to manage deadlines and effectively handle multiple tasks. · The ability to manage within allocated resources and a capacity to respond to changes in a plan. · Maintains an awareness of value for money. Commitment to a Quality Service · Demonstrate an awareness and appreciation of the service user and a strong commitment to providing a quality service. · Embraces and promotes the change agenda; demonstrates flexibility and initiative including the ability to adapt to and implement change. · Supports team through service improvement / change processes. · A commitment to promoting and maintaining high work standards. Evaluating Information, Problem Solving & Decision Making · Demonstrate numeracy skills, an ability to analyse and evaluate information and make effective decisions. · Recognises when it is appropriate to refer decisions to a higher level of management. · Demonstrate initiative in the resolution of issues arising / problem solving and proactively develop new proposals and recommend solutions. · Makes decisions and solves problems in a timely manner before they accumulate. · A capacity to develop new proposals and recommend decisions on a proactive basis. · Flexibility, problem solving and initiative skills including the ability to implement change. Team working · Demonstrate the ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team, promoting a positive team spirit. · Demonstrate leadership potential, the ability to manage the performance of others and support staff development. · Works as part of the team to establish a shared sense of purpose and unity. · Motivation and an innovative approach to the job within a changing working environment. Communications & Interpersonal Skills · Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to present (verbal & written) information in a clear and concise manner. · Demonstrate the ability to influence people and events · The ability to build and maintain relationships with a variety of stakeholders. · Treats others with dignity and respect. Campaign Specific Selection Process Ranking/Shortlisting / Interview A ranking and or shortlisting exercise may be carried out on the basis of information supplied in your application form. The criteria for ranking and or shortlisting are based on the requirements of the post as outlined in the eligibility criteria and skills, competencies and/or knowledge section of this job specification. Therefore it is very important that you think about your experience in light of those requirements. Failure to include information regarding these requirements may result in you not being called forward to the next stage of the selection process. Those successful at the ranking stage of this process (where applied) will be placed on an order of merit and will be called to interview in ‘bands’ depending on the service needs of the organisation. Diversity, Equality and Inclusion The HSE is an equal opportunities employer. Employees of the HSE bring a range of skills, talents, diverse thinking and experience to the organisation. The HSE believes passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to its success – we aim to develop the workforce of the HSE so that it reflects the diversity of HSE service users and to strengthen it through accommodating and valuing different perspectives. Ultimately this will result in improved service user and employee experience. The HSE is committed to creating a positive working environment whereby all employees inclusive of age, civil status, disability, ethnicity and race, family status, gender, membership of the Traveller community, religion and sexual orientation are respected, valued and can reach their full potential. The HSE aims to achieve this through development of an organisational culture where injustice, bias and discrimination are not tolerated. The HSE welcomes people with diverse backgrounds and offers a range of supports and resources to staff, such as those who require a reasonable accommodation at work because of a disability or long term health condition. For further information on the HSE commitment to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion, please visit the Diversity, Equality and Inclusion web page at https://www.hse.ie/eng/staff/resources/diversity/ Code of Practice The Health Service Executive will run this campaign in compliance with the Code of Practice prepared by the Commission for Public Service Appointments (CPSA). The CPSA is responsible for establishing the principles that should be followed when making an appointment. These are set out in the CPSA Code of Practice. The Code outlines the standards that should be adhered to at each stage of the selection process and sets out the review and appeal mechanisms open to candidates should they be unhappy with a selection process. The CPSA Code of Practice can be accessed via https://www.cpsa.ie/ . The reform programme outlined for the health services may impact on this role, and as structures change the Job Specification may be reviewed. This Job Specification is a guide to the general range of duties assigned to the post holder. It is intended to be neither definitive nor restrictive and is subject to periodic review with the employee concerned. Grade V, General Service Manager (Grade Code :) 0566 Terms and Conditions of Employment Tenure The current vacancy available is permanent and whole time. The post is pensionable. A panel may be created from which permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part time duration may be filled. The tenure of these posts will be indicated at “expression of interest” stage. The post is pensionable. A panel may be created from which permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part time duration may be filled. The tenure of these posts will be indicated at “expression of interest” stage. Appointment as an employee of the Health Service Executive is governed by the Health Act 2004 and the Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Act 2004 and Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Amendment Act 2013. Remuneration The salary scale for the post is: as at 01/08/2025 €51,718 €53,265 €54,843 €56,456 €58,078 €59,969 €61,866 LSIs New appointees to any grade start at the minimum point of the scale. Incremental credit will be applied for recognised relevant service in Ireland and abroad (Department of Health Circular 2/2011). Incremental credit is normally granted on appointment, in respect of previous experience in the Civil Service, Local Authorities, Health Service and other Public Service Bodies and Statutory Agencies. Working Week The standard weekly working hours of attendance for your grade are 35 hours per week. Your normal weekly working hours are 35 hours. Contracted hours that are less than the standard weekly working hours for your grade will be paid pro rata to the full time equivalent. You are required to work agreed roster/on-call arrangements advised by your Reporting Manager. Your contracted hours are liable to change between the hours of 8.00am and 8.00pm over seven days to meet the requirements for extended day services in accordance with the terms of collective agreements and HSE Circulars. Annual Leave The annual leave associated with the post will be confirmed at Contracting stage. Superannuation This is a pensionable position with the HSE. The successful candidate will upon appointment become a member of the appropriate pension scheme. Pension scheme membership will be notified within the contract of employment. Members of pre-existing pension schemes who transferred to the HSE on the 01st January 2005 pursuant to Section 60 of the Health Act 2004 are entitled to superannuation benefit terms under the HSE Scheme which are no less favourable to those which they were entitled to at 31st December 2004 Age The Public Service Superannuation (Age of Retirement) Act, 2018* set 70 years as the compulsory retirement age for public servants. * Public Servants not affected by this legislation: Public servants joining the public service or re-joining the public service with a 26 week break in service, between 1 April 2004 and 31 December 2012 (new entrants) have no compulsory retirement age. Public servants, joining the public service or re-joining the public service after a 26 week break, after 1 January 2013 are members of the Single Pension Scheme and have a compulsory retirement age of 70. Probation Every appointment of a person who is not already a permanent officer of the Health Service Executive or of a Local Authority shall be subject to a probationary period of 12 months as stipulated in the Department of Health Circular No.10/71. Protection of Children Guidance and Legislation The welfare and protection of children is the responsibility of all HSE staff. You must be aware of and understand your specific responsibilities under the Children First Act 2015, the Protections for Persons Reporting Child Abuse Act 1998 in accordance with Section 2, Children First National Guidance and other relevant child safeguarding legislation and policies. Some staff have additional responsibilities such as Line Managers, Designated Officers and Mandated Persons. You should check if you are a Designated Officer and / or a Mandated Person and be familiar with the related roles and legal responsibilities. For further information, guidance and resources please visit: HSE Children First webpage . Infection Control Have a working knowledge of Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply to the role for example, Standards for Healthcare, National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections, Hygiene Standards etc. and comply with associated HSE protocols for implementing and maintaining these standards as appropriate to the role. Health & Safety It is the responsibility of line managers to ensure that the management of safety, health and welfare is successfully integrated into all activities undertaken within their area of responsibility, so far as is reasonably practicable. Line managers are named and roles and responsibilities detailed in the relevant Site Specific Safety Statement (SSSS). Key responsibilities include: • Developing a SSSS for the department/service[1], as applicable, based on the identification of hazards and the assessment of risks, and reviewing/updating same on a regular basis (at least annually) and in the event of any significant change in the work activity or place of work. • Ensuring that Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) is integrated into day-to-day business, providing Systems Of Work (SOW) that are planned, organised, performed, maintained, and revised as appropriate, and ensuring that all safety related records are maintained and available for inspection. • Consulting and communicating with staff and safety representatives on OSH matters. • Ensuring a training needs assessment (TNA) is undertaken for employees, facilitating their attendance at statutory OSH training, and ensuring records are maintained for each employee. • Ensuring that all incidents occurring within the relevant department/service are appropriately managed and investigated in accordance with HSE procedures[2]. • Seeking advice from health and safety professionals through the National Health and Safety Function Helpdesk as appropriate. • Reviewing the health and safety performance of the ward/department/service and staff through, respectively, local audit and performance achievement meetings for example. Note : Detailed roles and responsibilities of Line Managers are outlined in local SSSS. [1]A template SSSS and guidelines are available on writing your site or service safety statement . 2 Structures and processes for effective incident management and review of incidents.
Registered Advanced Nurse Practitioner / Candidate Diabetes
Job Title and Grade Code Registered Advanced Nurse Practitioner (RANP) /candidate Advanced Nurse Practitioner Diabetic services. Grade Codes: 2267 / 2272 Campaign Reference SCH/098/2025 Closing Date Wednesday 15th December 2025 @ 17:00Hrs Proposed Interview Date (s) It is proposed to hold interview for this post as soon as possible after the closing date of the campaign. In this regard, candidates may receive short notice of interview date. Taking up Appointment A start date will be indicated at job offer stage. Location of Post Endocrine Department, St. Columcille’s Hospital, Loughlinstown, Co. Dublin. There is currently one permanent whole-time vacancy as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner (RANP) in Diabetes, available in the Endocrine Department, at St Columcille’s Hospital (SCH), Loughlinstown, Co. Dublin. A panel may be created from this campaign for SCH from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full time or part time duration may be filled. Informal Enquiries Clement Anburaj Director of Nursing, St. Columcille’s Hospital, Loughlinstown, Co. Dublin. Phone : 01 211 5014 Email : clement.anburaj @hse.ie Details of Service Located on the border of Wicklow St. Columcille’s Hospital (SCH) Loughlinstown, provides a range of services to a diverse population covering South County Dublin and County Wicklow. SCH is a Model 2 hospital with 117 inpatient Beds, 3 Medical Observation Beds, 8 Day Beds, 9 Beds in MAU (Medical Assessment Unit) and 6 in the IU (Injuries Unit). These services include a Cardiac Rehabilitation Unit, Injury Unit, Medical Assessment Unit, acute medical in-patient services, Day Surgery, Diabetic Care, Outpatient care and Diagnostic Services. St. Columcille’s Hospital has a National Speciality in Obesity and Gender management and is a referral centre for bariatric surgery. Specific to the Diabetic Services The Diabetes Service in St Columcille’s Hospital (SCH) is a tertiary referral service for Type 1 (T1DM) and complicated Type 2 diabetes (T2DM) that cannot be managed in the community. The service has 4963 registered patients - 672 of which have T1DM with 371 of those using intensive insulin approaches. We provide advanced diabetes interventions in keeping with those seen in many but not all Level IV hospital units. Patient empowerment through education, active questioning and enhanced support is central to our approach. The team at SCH has a very close working relationship with community and primary care colleagues. The diabetes service is delivered principally via outpatient clinics but also provides inpatient monitoring for all patients admitted with diabetes. The service is delivered using an MDT approach composed of many disciplines which include, nursing, medical, clinical nutrition, and podiatry. Nurse led clinics take place daily for follow up of acute problems and assisting with behavioural changes in clients struggling with their diabetes. Reporting Relationship The post holder will report to: Clinically: Endocrine Consultants and professionally to : Knowledge ● Knowledge of nursing guidelines, policies, procedures, and protocols, applicable to Diabetic nursing ● Detailed understanding of the application of Scope of Nursing Practice Framework ● Advanced knowledge of current nursing research issues related to Diabetic nursing ● Experience of clinical audit and standard setting Post Specific Requirements, additional qualifications and or experience required. The following service specific requirements, additional qualifications and /or experience are offered for consideration in developing the role for a specific scope of practice within a post or within a specific location. ● Be a registered nurse prescriber or agree to undertake, within an agreed timeframe, the Nurse Prescribing of Medicinal Products Certificate. ● Have undertaken or agree to undertake, within an agreed timeframe, the Nurse Prescribing of Ionising Radiation Certificate. Campaign Specific Selection Process Ranking/Shortlisting / Interview A ranking and or shortlisting exercise may be carried out based on information supplied in your application form. The criteria for ranking and or shortlisting are based on the requirements of the post as outlined in the eligibility criteria and skills, competencies and/or knowledge section of this job specification. Therefore, it is very important that you think about your experience considering those requirements. Failure to include information regarding these requirements may result in you not being called forward to the next stage of the selection process. Those successful at the ranking stage of this process (where applied) will be placed on an order of merit and will be called to interview in ‘bands’ depending on the service needs of the organisation. Code of Practice The Health Service Executive will run this campaign in compliance with the Code of Practice prepared by the Commission for Public Service Appointments (CPSA). The Code of Practice sets out how the core principles of probity, merit, equity, and fairness might be applied on a principal basis. The Code also specifies the responsibilities placed on candidates, facilities for feedback to applicants on matters relating to their application when requested, and outlines procedures in relation to requests for a review of the recruitment and selection process and review in relation to allegations of a breach of the Code of Practice. Additional information on the HSE’s review process is available in the document posted with each vacancy entitled “Code of Practice, Information for Candidates”. Codes of practice are published by the CPSA and are available on https://www.hse.ie/eng/staff/jobs in the document posted with each vacancy entitled “Code of Practice, Information for Candidates” or on https://www.cpsa.ie/ . The reform programme outlined for the Health Services may impact on this role and as structures change the Job Specification may be reviewed. This Job Specification is a guide to the general range of duties assigned to the post holder. It is intended to be neither definitive nor restrictive and is subject to periodic review with the employee concerned. Registered Advanced Nurse Practitioner (RANP) or Candidate Advanced Nurse Practitioner (cANP), Diabetic Services, Terms and Conditions of Employment Tenure The appointment is whole-time and Candidate ANP is required to have progressed to being eligible to be a Registered ANP with the NMBI within 3 years of commencement of the post. Given the developmental nature of this service the successful advanced nurse practitioner candidate will be required to adhere to the terms as set out below which are specific to this appointment. In line with requirements and standards set out by NMBI (2017) Advanced Practice (Nursing) Standards and Requirements the successful candidate will be required to engage in a process of self-development and structured education and clinical supervision specific to (area of practice to be inserted) in order to develop advanced clinical nursing knowledge and critical thinking skills to gain competence necessary to independently provide efficient, effective, safe patient care to a specific caseload which has been previously agreed. The Candidate Advanced Nurse Practitioner is expected to demonstrate the core and specific competencies deemed necessary to manage the scope of practice and must undertake formal competency assessment to an agreed standard in order to progress towards submission of a personal portfolio to The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland for registration as a Registered Advanced Nurse Practitioner The timeframe for submission of the individual portfolio will be agreed with the Director of Nursing and relevant clinical lead to progress the development of an ANP service in breast cancer and facilitate the strategic development of future ANP candidates and additional patient services. As a new RANP service is being developed the Candidate Advanced Nurse Practitioner, under the direction of the Health Care Provider’s Advanced Practice Stakeholder Governance Group is expected to enable the individual nurse to meet the NMBI Criteria for Registration as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner as set out in Advanced Practice (Nursing) Standards and Requirements (NMBI, 2017). Develop the job description and supporting documentation in line with Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann Advanced Practice (Nursing) Standards and Requirements (NMBI 2017). On successful completion of the above requirements and on acquiring registration with NMBI as an RANP the candidate will be appointed as an RANP in a permanent capacity. Failure to successfully achieve essential milestones (outlined above) within an agreed timeframe will result in termination of the ANP career pathway and return to a previously held substantive post OR re-deployment within the organisation. Appointment as an employee of the Health Service Executive is governed by the Health Act 2004 and the Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointment) Act 2004. The post is pensionable. A panel may be created from which permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part time duration may be filled. The tenure of these posts will be indicated at “expression of interest” stage. Appointment as an employee of the Health Service Executive is governed by the Health Act 2004 and the Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Act 2004 and Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Amendment Act 2013. Remuneration The Salary Scale for cANP (as at 01/08/2025) is: €70,725 72,124 75,662 77,054 78,454 79,872 The salary scale for RANP (as at 01/08/2025) is: € 71,408 72,792 74,125 78,221 79,511 81,009 82,410 83,801 88,12 Candidates who are successful at interview and subsequently meet the necessary registration requirements with NMBI will automatically be appointed into the approved post of RANP. New appointees to any grade start at the minimum point of the scale. Incremental credit will be applied for recognised relevant service in Ireland and abroad (Department of Health Circular 2/2011). Incremental credit is normally granted on appointment, in respect of previous experience in the Civil Service, Local Authorities, Health Service and other Public Service Bodies and Statutory Agencies. Working Week The standard working week applying to the post is to be confirmed at Job Offer stage. Annual Leave The annual leave associated with the post will be confirmed at Contracting stage. Superannuation This is a pensionable position with the HSE. The successful candidate will upon appointment become a member of the appropriate pension scheme. Pension scheme membership will be notified within the contract of employment. Members of pre-existing pension schemes who transferred to the HSE on the 01st of January 2005 pursuant to Section 60 of the Health Act 2004 are entitled to superannuation benefit terms under the HSE Scheme which are no less favourable to those which they were entitled to at 31st December 2004 Age The Public Service Superannuation (Age of Retirement) Act, 2018* set 70 years as the compulsory retirement age for public servants. * Public Servants not affected by this legislation: Public servants joining the public service or re-joining the public service with a 26 week break in service, between 1 April 2004 and 31 December 2012 (new entrants) have no compulsory retirement age. Public servants, joining the public service or re-joining the public service after a 26-week break, after 1 January 2013 are members of the Single Pension Scheme and have a compulsory retirement age of 70. Probation Every appointment of a person who is not already a permanent officer of the Health Service Executive or of a Local Authority shall be subject to a probationary period of 12 months as stipulated in the Department of Health Circular No.10/71. Protection for Persons Reporting Child Abuse Act 1998 As this post is one of those designated under the Protection for Persons Reporting Child Abuse Act 1998, appointment to this post appoints one as a designated officer in accordance with Section 2 of the Act. You will remain a designated officer for the duration of your appointment to your current post or for the duration of your appointment to such other post as is included in the categories specified in the Ministerial Direction. You will receive full information on your responsibilities under the Act on appointment. Mandated Person Children First Act 2015 As a mandated person under the Children First Act 2015 you will have a legal obligation: • To report child protection concerns at or above a defined threshold to TUSLA. • To assist Tusla, if requested, in assessing a concern which has been the subject of a mandated report. You will remain a mandated person for the duration of your appointment to your current post or for the duration of your appointment to such other post as is included in the categories specified in the Ministerial Direction. You will receive full information on your responsibilities under the Act on appointment. Infection Control Have a working knowledge of Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply to the role for example, Standards for Healthcare, National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections, Hygiene Standards etc. and comply with associated HSE protocols for implementing and maintaining these standards as appropriate to the role. Health & Safety It is the responsibility of line managers to ensure that the management of safety, health and welfare is successfully integrated into all activities undertaken within their area of responsibility, so far as is reasonably practicable. Line managers are named, and roles and responsibilities detailed in the relevant Site-Specific Safety Statement (SSSS). Key responsibilities include: • Developing a SSSS for the department/service[1], as applicable, based on the identification of hazards and the assessment of risks, and reviewing/updating same on a regular basis (at least annually) and in the event of any significant change in the work activity or place of work. • Ensuring that Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) is integrated into day-to-day business, providing Systems of Work (SOW) that are planned, organised, performed, maintained, and revised as appropriate, and ensuring that all safety related records are maintained and available for inspection. • Consulting and communicating with staff and safety representatives on OSH matters. • Ensuring a training needs assessment (TNA) is undertaken for employees, facilitating their attendance at statutory OSH training, and ensuring records are maintained for each employee. • Ensuring that all incidents occurring within the relevant department/service are appropriately managed and investigated in accordance with HSE procedures[2]. • Seeking advice from health and safety professionals through the National Health and Safety Function Helpdesk as appropriate. • Reviewing the health and safety performance of the ward/department/service and staff through, respectively, local audit and performance achievement meetings for example. Note : Detailed roles and responsibilities of Line Managers are outlined in local SSSS. Ethics in Public Office 1995 and 2001 Positions remunerated at or above the minimum point of the Grade VIII salary scale (€69,676 as at 01.10.2020) are designated positions under Section 18 of the Ethics in Public Office Act 1995. Any person appointed to a designated position must comply with the requirements of the Ethics in Public Office Acts 1995 and 2001 as outlined below: A) In accordance with Section 18 of the Ethics in Public Office Act 1995, a person holding such a post is required to prepare and furnish an annual statement of any interests which could materially influence the performance of the official functions of the post. This annual statement of interest should be submitted to the Chief Executive Officer not later than 31st January in the following year. B) In addition to the annual statement, a person holding such a post is required, whenever they are performing a function as an employee of the HSE and have actual knowledge, or a connected person, has a material interest in a matter to which the function relates, provide at the time a statement of the facts of that interest. A person holding such a post should provide such statement to the Chief Executive Officer. The function in question cannot be performed unless there are compelling reasons to do so and, if this is the case, those compelling reasons must be stated in writing and must be provided to the Chief Executive Officer. C) A person holding such a post is required under the Ethics in Public Office Acts 1995 and 2001 to act in accordance with any guidelines or advice published or given by the Standards in Public Office Commission. Guidelines for public servants on compliance with the provisions of the Ethics in Public Office Acts 1995 and 2001 are available on the Standards Commission’s website https://www.sipo.ie/ . [1] A template SSSS and guidelines are available on the National Health and Safety Function, here: https://www.hse.ie/eng/staff/safetywellbeing/about%20us/ 2 See link on health and safety web-pages to latest Incident Management Policy
