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Driver (Patients/Clients Public Roads) (Mental Health) CAMHS HSE West and North West (Galway, Mayo, Roscommon) Job Specification & Terms and Conditions Job Title and Grade Driver (Patients/Clients Public Roads) Grade code 6132 Remuneration The salary scale for the post is (as at 01/03/2025) 35,434, 36,883, 38,410, 38,816, 39,813, 40,675, 41,917, 43,204, 44,539 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 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 Campaign Reference CHW55-DRI-25 Closing Date Thursday 3rd July 2025 at 12 noon Proposed Interview Date (s) As soon as possible following the closing date. Taking up Appointment A start date will be indicated at job offer stage. Location of Post There is currently one permanent whole-time vacancy available in CAMHS Inpatient Unit, for the Position of a Driver (Patients/Clients Public Roads) A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for the position of a Driver, CAMHS Service, HSE West and North West (Galway, Mayo, Roscommon) from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration for the post of Driver CAMHS may be filled. Informal Enquiries Rachel OShaughnessy, CNM3, Merlin Park hospital, Galway. Email: RACHEL.OSHAUGHNESSY@HSE.IE Telephone No: 091-731413 / 086-0210831 Details of Service A comprehensive Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) is provided across Galway, Mayo and Roscommon. The service provides both inpatient and outpatient services for Child and Adolescents in the region with the inpatient unit covering Donegal to limerick. CAMHS Connect is located in two sites, one in Galway, Merlin Park Hospital and one in Castlerea EHUB. CAMHS Connect provides a wide range of services from outreach to group programmes. CAMHS is Mental Health Service for anyone under eighteen years experiencing mental health difficulties. It is a referral based service with community teams providing assessment and a range of supportive interventions to assist in the management and treatment of mental health conditions. Reporting Relationship CNM1/CNM2 / CNM3 / Nurse Manager. Accountable to the Director of Nursing. Key Working Relationships The key working relationship will be the CNM/Nurse in charge in the Willows Unit, and the unit manager for CAMHS Inpatient unit. As part of their Driver role the candidate will engage with but not accountable to other disciplines such as Consultant Psychiatrist (The Clinical Lead), Psychologist, Social Work , Occupational Therapist, Dietician, Health Care Assistants and Administration Staff,. Purpose of the Post The Driver will be based in the CAMHS inpatient unit, Merlin Park Hospital. The purpose of the current role is varied but principally delivering post (outgoing post to post drop off points, as well as to and from the CAMHS community centres, (based in Galway), transferring patients, transferring of files, bloods. miscellaneous travel request, miscellaneous requests from the Nurse in Charge, and or Unit Manager. Miscellaneous Stores collections and transfers, light gardening duties, and at times helping out on the units. Principal Duties and Responsibilities Duties: · To take inpatients and residents to medical appointments / outings / events etc as required · Transportation of service users to and from area Day Services/ Day Hospital. · Internal transfers of residents · Service users may need to take medical equipment with them, the Driver is responsible for safely moving this equipment. · The Driver will ensure that all persons using the bus are collected delivered appropriately to their destination. · The Driver should ensure that persons using the bus are appropriately secure (wearing seatbelts) · To deliver and collect goods, stores, pharmacy as is required by the Community Nursing Unit · The Driver will deliver post to appropriate drop off points, and collect post from drop off points. · The Driver will collect and deliver post between the CAMHS community services in Galway (this may at times extend to Mayo and Roscommon, but this is infrequent) · The Driver will collect bloods from the inpatient unit and other Galway CAMHS community sites and deliver them to the appropriate delivery site. · The Driver will remain in the CAMHS inpatient unit and assist with other duties that are assigned to him/her while not engaged in driving activities i.e, light gardening duties, assist on the unit at times. · The Driver is required to wear the specified uniform when on duty · The Driver must ensure that all vehicles in the fleet are kept in compliance with the prescribed road safety standards. Documentation is kept updated. · The Driver must ensure that the vehicle is kept in a clean condition both internally and externally. He/she must clean and wash as required. · The Driver ensures the minibus is topped up with fuel by the use of a fuel card. · The Driver must report any road traffic accidents/incidents on the prescribed form and give to local manager · The Driver has use of a mobile phone for official use only and should familiarise himself / herself with policies regarding procedures in event of accident/emergency on the bus · The Driver will be responsible to local manager to report any unusual event immediately · The Driver should be aware that he/she is an employee of the Health Service Executive, Community Healthcare West and act in a courteous, considerate manner while carrying out the duties of the grade · The Driver will adhere to Sick Leave policy and Reporting systems Other Responsibilities: · Be familiar and comply with the Unit policies in relation to Health and Safety, Patient moving and Handling, Fire, Major Disaster, Infection Control/ Waste Disposal including disposal of soiled linen, Smoking Policy and Patients’ Charter, Safeguarding of Vulnerable adults Policy · Report all incidents and accidents involving self, patient’s, visitors to Unit Manager · Attend in-service instruction as required including Fire Safety, Manual Handling, Mandatory Training, Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults, Children First, Therapeutic Management of Violence. · To perform such other duties as appropriate to the post as may be assigned to him/her from time to time by the Unit Manager or Director of Nursing or other such designated person. General: · The Health Service Executive will not be responsible for the loss or theft of personal belongings. · Fire orders must be observed and staff must attend fire lectures periodically. · All accidents within the Department must be reported immediately · In accordance with the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 1989, all staff must comply with all safety regulations. · In line with the Tobacco Regulations Act 1990, smoking within the Unit is not permitted. · The Health Service Executive will not be liable for travelling or other expenses incurred by candidates who may be required to attend for interview. · The selected candidate will be required before appointment to undergo a medical examination by a doctor nominated by the Health Service Executive (Occupational Health department). The person appointed may be required periodically to undergo medical examination. 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.Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition: · Must possess a Class D1 Licence · Leaving Certificate or equivalent · Must have a full, clean driving record · Have at least 3 years driving experience after receiving a full driving licence · Must demonstrate competency appropriate to this role 2. 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. 3. Character Candidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character. 4. 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, 2024). A candidate who is not classified as new entrant must be under 68 years of age on the first day of the month in which the latest date for receiving completed application forms for the office occurs. Post Specific Requirements Candidates must demonstrate depth and breadth of driving experience as relevant to the role. Other requirements specific to the post The appointee must complete the following mandatory/ recommended courses: · Hand Hygiene, Infection Control, manual Handling, Safeguarding, Therapeutic Management of Violence (TMV), Basic Life Support /CPR, Open Disclosure, Fire training, GDPR · If the successful candidate has not completed these courses, he/she will be required to do so and the necessary training will be provided Skills, competencies and/or knowledge Relevant Knowledge & Experience · Be familiar and demonstrate ability to comply with the Unit policies in relation to Health and Safety, Patient moving and Handling. · Demonstrates the ability to maintain own and others health, safety and security in the workplace · Demonstrate commitment to own personal development within the workplace Customer Service · Demonstrates an awareness of the importance of person centeredness and focussing on customer care · Demonstrate an awareness of the importance of adherence to standards, procedures, legislation, quality and customer focus. Teamwork · Demonstrates effective team working skills, including an understanding of own role within team and roles of other team members and other relevant disciplines. Communication · Communication skills (face to face, listening & verbal skills) · Demonstrate sufficient command of the English language (both oral and written) to effectively carry out the duties and responsibilities of 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. 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. Driver (Patients/Clients Public Roads) (Mental Health) CAMHS HSE West and North West (Galway, Mayo, Roscommon) Terms and Conditions of Employment Tenure There is currently one permanent whole-time vacancy available in CAMHS Inpatient Unit, for the Position of a Driver (Patients/Clients Public Roads) The post is pensionable. A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for the position of Driver (Patients/Clients Public Roads), CAMHS Service, HSE West and North West (Galway, Mayo, Roscommon) from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration for the post of Driver CAMHS may be filled. 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 01/03/2025) 35,434, 36,883, 38,410, 38,816, 39,813, 40,675, 41,917, 43,204, 44,539 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 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 39 hours per week. Your normal weekly working hours are 39 hours – 8.30am to 5.00pm, 5 days per week, Monday to Friday. Contracted hours that are less than the standard weekly working hours for your grade will be paid pro rata to the full time equivalent. Annual Leave The annual leave associated with the post will be confirmed at Contracting stage. Superannuation This is a pensionable position with the HSE. The successful candidate will upon appointment become a member of the appropriate pension scheme. Pension scheme membership will be notified within the contract of employment. Members of pre-existing pension schemes who transferred to the HSE on 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 Persons Reporting Child Abuse Act 1998 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. · 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. 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. Training The HSE is committed to education and lifelong learning which enables staff to improve their performance and professional competence. In this regard the HSE encourages and supports staff to seek opportunities for their own development. In addition the HSE provides education and training opportunities for staff on a regional basis. The HSE’s Education/Training Guidelines sets out the range of support available for staff undertaking further education. Confidentiality In the course of your employment you may have access to, or hear information concerning, the medical or personal affairs of patients and/or staff, or other health service business. Such records and information are strictly confidential and, unless acting on the instructions of an authorised officer, on no account must information concerning staff, patients or other health service business be divulged or discussed except in the performance of normal duty. In addition, records must never be left in such a manner that unauthorised persons can obtain access to them and must be left in safe custody when no longer required. 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 , 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 . 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 the National Health and Safety Function/H&S web-pages 2See link on health and safety web-pages to latest Incident Management Policy
Sales Assistant
Main purpose of the role: Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction is the number one priority. Interact with each customer with great pride, passion and care and inspire shoppers through knowledge and expertise. The ideal candidate will have/be: Excellent communication skills Ability to engage with and prioritise customer needs Strong attention to detail, organised and flexible Ability to use own initiative and work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment Customer driven Previous customer service experience is an advantage. Main duties: Actively live Centra brand-values i.e. Proud, Energetic, Imaginative and Community-Based Show a positive attitude and take responsibility for ensuring customers receive an excellent shopping experience Deal with all customer queries efficiently, professionally and consistent with store policy Merchandise shelves, ensuring that all areas of the store are presented to the highest standard Engage with new initiatives and embrace new ways of working.
Enhanced/staff Nurse
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND – WEST REGION POST OF TEMPORARY FULL-TIME STAFF NURSE/*ENHANCED NURSE CHILDREN’S SERVICES, GALWAY CITY & COUNTY JOB REF: 81167 A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent Staff Nurse/Enhanced Nurse appointments within the Children’s Services may be made over the next 6 months. Location: This post is primarily located in Crannog Children’s Respite Service . Crannog provides a respite service to children from 6 years of age up to 18 years of age who have a wide range of needs including those with Physical disability, complex medical needs, Autism and behavioural needs. There may also be a requirement to cover hours in the other Children’s Services including Crannmor Respite, Rosedale School and the Child Development Centres located in Galway City. Candidates will be required to be completely flexible in this position and will be required to work a variety of hours including day and night duty hours and sleep-ins as required. The Role: To support the implementation of children’s individualised developmental and educational programmes and work together with the multidisciplinary and staff teams in ensuring the maximum benefit of the programme for the children. To provide clinical nursing skills in supporting children with complex needs. To demonstrate and maintain the highest quality of nursing practice and apply his/ her skills to ensure the developmental, learning, physical, social, and emotional needs of the children in his/ her care are addressed at all times. Be an informed resource for educating and supporting care assistants and family members. Reporting/Responsible To: Team Leader/ Children’s Services Co-ordinator/ Sector Manager. Works With: - Children and families; - Staff Teams; - Multidisciplinary Staff. Qualifications/Experience: • A current Live Register Certificate from the NMBI (An Bord Altranais). A RNID qualification is highly desirable. • Candidates must have a minimum of six months experience of working with children with an Intellectual Disability. • A full clean manual Irish Driving Licence (Class B) is desirable for this post. • Fluency in verbal and written English is an essential requirement of this post. • Basic IT skills are also desirable. Skills: Candidates must demonstrate: • Good judgement, discretion and confidentiality. • The ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal forms, and to communicate sensitively with family members and work with them for the best outcomes. • Creative problem solving skills. • The ability to work independently and seek support from interdisciplinary colleagues as appropriate. • Patience, flexibility, creativity and eagerness to become involved in a range of activities. • Ability to educate other staff and family members in positive health promotion needs. • The successful candidate will be required to co-operate in a team environment with a person-centred philosophy. Participate in person-centred planning, reviews and team meetings. • Attend and participate in training courses, and be an active member of the team. Working Hours: 75 hours per fortnight based on a 7-day/night duty roster. The successful candidate will be required to work days, evenings, weekends, public holidays and night duty and sleep-ins to meet service needs. The Brothers of Charity model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures requiring employees to be flexible in their working hours to provide a quality service delivery for each individual. Annual Leave: 24 days per annum. Appropriate service-related leave will be granted after 5 and 10 years’ service respectively. Remuneration: Department of Health salary scales as at 01/03/2025 apply: Staff Nurse - €36,919 x 11 increments - €53,340 per annum. Long Service Increment €54,928 per annum is granted after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. *Enhanced Nurse – € 43,872 x 7 increments - €55,093 per annum. Long Service Increment €56,706 per annum is granted after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. *As per HSE HR Circular 022/2019 – Nursing and Midwifery - the Enhanced Nurse / Midwife Practice Contract https://www.hse.ie/eng/staff/resources/hr-circulars/hr-circular-022-2019-re-enhanced-nurse-midwife-contract.pdf; once a staff nurse reaches point 4 on the Staff Nurse salary scale, they become eligible to apply for the role of Enhanced Nurse. Any Staff Nurse who wishes to avail of the Enhanced Nurse role will have to submit an application and also meet the qualifying criteria. Salary quoted is based on a 37.5 hour working week. The successful candidate will be granted incremental credit subject to satisfactory verification of previous relevant nursing service. Additional payments will be made for weekends, public holidays, and sleep-ins and night duty when worked. A location allowance of €2,637 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) will also be paid when assigned to services where 75% of the persons supported have a diagnosis of severe/profound intellectual disability. Tenure: The post is temporary, full-time and pensionable linked on a specific purpose basis to a permanent employee’s leave within the Services. Probation: A probationary period of nine months from the date of appointment applies to the post. The employment may be terminated at any time during the probationary period should the employer find that the appointee is unsuitable to continue employment. The probation period may be extended at the Employer’s discretion. INDW Informal enquiries to Aeilin Badger, Crannog Team Leader on +353(0)87-9301656. Closing date for receipt of completed application forms/CV’s on-line is 5pm Friday 27th June, 2025 Interviews will be held on Tuesday 8thJuly 2025. The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an equal opportunities employer.
Business Development Specialist
Alliance Medical are recruiting for a Business Development Specialist for the West region of Ireland (to cover our current sites in Galway & Sligo). The Business Development Specialist will be responsible for building, supporting and maintaining relationships with our broad customer base including the HSE, Consultants, hospital teams etc. This role will encompass developing our diagnostic business in the Dublin region through developing relationships with our referrers including GP’s and consultants. This role is part time, 2 days per week (15 hours) and offers a permanent contract. Duties to Include: · Deal directly with Consultants, Hospital Managers, RSM’s, The HSE and all potential Alliance Medical clients. · Business development of existing and new business ventures. · Initiate contact and build strong and long-lasting relationships with existing and potential commissioners in order to maximise opportunities. · Develop and implement business plans to relevant target groups. · Utilise knowledge and relationships to gain referrals from target customer group. · Monitor sales development, potential market penetration, market trends and competitor activity. · Work closely with the Managing Director to follow up on Business Development opportunities. · Key involvement on SLA and contract design, negotiation and implementation. · Communicate to the Managing Director & Regional Managers and on information relevant to sites. · Develop influential customers in regions agreed as with manager. · Share experience with other staff for the benefit of the company. · Assist with new product/service development. · Input and feedback to marketing dept. to ensure appropriate strategy is in place. · Utilise marketing information to enhance market penetration. · Working closely with marketing and involvement in marketing events. · Direct involvement with the website to maximise selling potential of Alliance Medical. · Project Execution: maintain involvement on projects, communicating regularly and proactively with key stakeholders. · Increase the turnover of allocated sites in specified region. Skills · Proven track record in business development in the medical industry. · A thorough understanding of the Irish Healthcare Service. · Strong commercial acumen and planning skills. · Very strong interpersonal and communication skills. · Flexible & adaptable to change. · Ability to work successfully with business referrers. · Product Knowledge: possess and maintain strong and current product knowledge of own as well as competitive products. · Good understanding of customer profiling. · Willing to cover a large territory. · Self-starter, self-disciplined and innovative. · Possess and maintain strong and current product knowledge of own as well as competitive products. · Full clean driving licence. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Support Worker
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND – WEST REGION PERMANENT PART-TIME SUPPORT WORKER CRANNOG CHILDREN’S RESPITE SERVICE, GALWAY JOB REF: xxx Location: This post is primarily located in Crannog Children’s Respite Service. Crannog provides a respite service to children from 6 years of age up to 18 years of age who have a wide range of needs including those with Physical disability, complex medical needs, Autism and behavioural needs. There may also be a requirement to cover hours in the other Children’s Services including Crannmor Respite, Rosedale School and the Child Development Centres located in Galway City. Candidates will be required to be completely flexible in this position and will be required to work a variety of hours including day and night duty hours and sleep-ins as required. The Role: Support Workers provide a key-working supportive role to children. This role comprises of two main elements. Firstly the Support Worker is responsible for all aspects of personal care required by the individual child. This includes supporting children with their meals, personal hygiene and other related aspects of physical well-being, to the extent required by the individual. Secondly, a major focus of the Support Worker role is to assist and support the child through the development of Individual Plan’s and the achievement of associated outcomes, and critically, to support children in participating in the ordinary everyday life of the community through inclusive and creative thinking. Reporting/Responsible To: Senior Staff/Team Leader/ Children’s Services Co-ordinator/ Sector Manager. Qualifications/Experience/Skills: • Candidates must have a good general education. A recognised qualification appropriate to the field of intellectual disability is an advantage. A QQI Level 5 or higher is desirable. • Candidates must have a minimum of six months experience working in a healthcare or childcare setting. Experience working with people with an Intellectual Disability and behaviours that challenge is desirable. • A full clean manual Irish Driving Licence (Class B) is desirable for this post. It may be necessary for the appointee to obtain a Class D1 Driving Licence (if not already in possession of one). Assistance may be given towards this purpose of obtaining a class D1 licence. • Fluency in verbal and written English is an essential requirement of this post. • Candidates must be able to demonstrate flexibility, communication and team-working skills, together with an enthusiasm for the post. Some basic IT skills are also essential. Working Hours: 50 hours per fortnight based on a 7-day/night duty roster. The successful candidates will be required to work a variety of shifts including weekends, public holidays, split duty hours, night duty and sleepover duty to meet service needs within the Children’s Services. Agreed allowances are paid in respect of hours of work as appropriate. The Brothers of Charity model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures requiring employees to be flexible in their working hours to provide a quality service delivery for each individual. Annual Leave: 22 days pro-rata per annum. Remuneration: Department of Health Care Assistant (Disability Services) salary scale (01/03/2025) - €33,699 x 11 increments - €46,190 (Max) pro-rata per annum. Long Service Increment €46,984 pro-rata per annum is payable after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. Additional payments will be made for weekends, public holidays, sleep-ins and night duty when worked. Tenure: This post is permanent, part-time and pensionable. Probation: A probationary period of nine months from the date of appointment applies to the post. The employment may be terminated at any time during the probationary period should the employer find that the appointee is unsuitable to continue employment. The probation period may be extended at the Employer’s discretion. INDW Informal enquiries to Aeilin Badger, Crannog Team Leader on +353(0)87-9301656. Closing date for receipt of completed application forms/CV’s on-line is 5pm Friday 27th June, 2025. Interviews will be held on Tuesday, 8th July 2025. The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an equal opportunities employer.
Enhanced/staff Nurse
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND – WEST REGION POST OF PERMANENT FULL-TIME STAFF NURSE/*ENHANCED NURSE CHILDREN’S SERVICES, GALWAY CITY & COUNTY JOB REF: 81164 A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent Staff Nurse/Enhanced Nurse appointments within the Children’s Services may be made over the next 6 months. Location: This post is primarily located in Crannog Children’s Respite Service. Crannog provides a respite service to children from 6 years of age up to 18 years of age who have a wide range of needs including those with Physical disability, complex medical needs, Autism and behavioural needs. There may also be a requirement to cover hours in the other Children’s Services including Crannmor Respite, Rosedale School and the Child Development Centres located in Galway City. Candidates will be required to be completely flexible in this position and will be required to work a variety of hours including day and night duty hours and sleep-ins as required. The Role: To support the implementation of children’s individualised developmental and educational programmes and work together with the multidisciplinary and staff teams in ensuring the maximum benefit of the programme for the children. To provide clinical nursing skills in supporting children with complex needs. To demonstrate and maintain the highest quality of nursing practice and apply his/ her skills to ensure the developmental, learning, physical, social, and emotional needs of the children in his/ her care are addressed at all times. Be an informed resource for educating and supporting care assistants and family members. Reporting/Responsible To: Team Leader/ Children’s Services Co-ordinator/ Sector Manager. Works With: - Children and families; - Staff Teams; - Multidisciplinary Staff. Qualifications/Experience: • A current Live Register Certificate from the NMBI (An Bord Altranais). A RNID qualification is highly desirable. • Candidates must have a minimum of six months experience of working with children with an Intellectual Disability. • A full clean manual Irish Driving Licence (Class B) is desirable for this post. • Fluency in verbal and written English is an essential requirement of this post. • Basic IT skills are also desirable. Skills: Candidates must demonstrate: • Good judgement, discretion and confidentiality. • The ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal forms, and to communicate sensitively with family members and work with them for the best outcomes. • Creative problem solving skills. • The ability to work independently and seek support from interdisciplinary colleagues as appropriate. • Patience, flexibility, creativity and eagerness to become involved in a range of activities. • Ability to educate other staff and family members in positive health promotion needs. • The successful candidate will be required to co-operate in a team environment with a person-centred philosophy. Participate in person-centred planning, reviews and team meetings. • Attend and participate in training courses, and be an active member of the team. Working Hours: 75 hours per fortnight based on a 7-day/night duty roster. The successful candidate will be required to work days, evenings, weekends, public holidays and night duty and sleep-ins to meet service needs. The Brothers of Charity model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures requiring employees to be flexible in their working hours to provide a quality service delivery for each individual. Annual Leave: 24 days per annum. Appropriate service-related leave will be granted after 5 and 10 years’ service respectively. Remuneration: Department of Health salary scales as at 01/03/2025 apply: Staff Nurse - €36,919 x 11 increments - €53,340 per annum. Long Service Increment €54,928 per annum is granted after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. *Enhanced Nurse – € 43,872 x 7 increments - €55,093 per annum. Long Service Increment €56,706 per annum is granted after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. *As per HSE HR Circular 022/2019 – Nursing and Midwifery - the Enhanced Nurse / Midwife Practice Contract https://www.hse.ie/eng/staff/resources/hr-circulars/hr-circular-022-2019-re-enhanced-nurse-midwife-contract.pdf; once a staff nurse reaches point 4 on the Staff Nurse salary scale, they become eligible to apply for the role of Enhanced Nurse. Any Staff Nurse who wishes to avail of the Enhanced Nurse role will have to submit an application and also meet the qualifying criteria. Salary quoted is based on a 37.5 hour working week. The successful candidate will be granted incremental credit subject to satisfactory verification of previous relevant nursing service. Additional payments will be made for weekends, public holidays, and sleep-ins and night duty when worked. A location allowance of €2,637 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) will also be paid when assigned to services where 75% of the persons supported have a diagnosis of severe/profound intellectual disability. Tenure: The post is permanent, full-time and pensionable. Probation: A probationary period of nine months from the date of appointment applies to the post. The employment may be terminated at any time during the probationary period should the employer find that the appointee is unsuitable to continue employment. The probation period may be extended at the Employer’s discretion. INDW Informal enquiries to Aeilin Badger, Crannog Team Leader on +353(0)87-9301656. Closing date for receipt of completed application forms/CV’s on-line is 5pm Friday 27th June, 2025. Interviews will be held on Tuesday 8th July 2025. The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an equal opportunities employer.
Support Worker
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND – WEST REGION PERMANENT PART-TIME SUPPORT WORKER (DAY SERVICE) SKYLARK SERVICES, ATHENRY, CO. GALWAY JOB REF: 81096 The Role: Support Workers provide a key-working supportive role for a group of people supported by the services. This role comprises of two main elements. Firstly, the Support Worker is responsible for ensuring high quality provision of supports to people who use Day services in line with current New Directions policy. This includes supporting individuals where required in a range of daily living skills which aim to build on people supported independence in line with their will and preference. This can include but is not limited to support in areas of Food and nutrition, personal development and other related aspects of physical well-being, to the extent required by the individual. Secondly, a major focus of the Support Worker role is to assist people supported by the services with development of Individual Plans and the achievement of associate outcomes, and critically, to support individuals in participating in the ordinary everyday life of the community through inclusive and creative thinking. Reporting/Responsible To: Team Leader/Senior Staff/Service Coordinator/Area Manager. Qualifications: The successful candidate must have a good general education. A recognised qualification in the field of intellectual disability or a FETAC level 5 course is desirable. Experience: Experience working with individuals with an intellectual disability and individuals with challenging behaviour is desirable. Skills: Candidates must be able to demonstrate flexibility, communication and team-working skills, together with an enthusiasm for the post. Some basic IT skills is also an advantage. A full clean manual Irish Driving Licence (Class B) is an essential requirement of this post. It may be necessary for the appointee to obtain a Class D1 Driving Licence (if not already in possession of one). Assistance will be given towards this purpose of obtaining a class D1 licence. Fluency in verbal and written English is an essential requirement of this post. Working Hours: 1 x 60 hours per fortnight based on a 14 day duty roster. 1 x 70 hours per fortnight based on a 14 day duty roster. The successful candidates will be required to work a variety of shifts including weekends, public holidays, split duty hours, night duty and sleepover duty to meet service needs. The Brothers of Charity model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures requiring employees to be flexible in their working hours to provide a quality service delivery for each individual. Annual Leave: 22 days per annum. Remuneration: Department of Health Care Assistant (Disability Services) pay scale as per the consolidated salary scale dated 01st March 2025 - €33,699 x 11 increments - €46,190 (max) pro rata per annum. Long Service Increment (LSI) €46,984 per annum is payable after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. Additional payments will be made for weekends, public holidays and night duty when worked. Tenure: These posts are permanent, part-time and pensionable. Probation: A probationary period of nine months from the date of appointment applies to the post. The employment may be terminated at any time during the probationary period should the employer find that the appointee is unsuitable to continue employment. The probation period may be extended at the Employer’s discretion. Full Job description attached INDJAN
CHW Physiotherapist, Senior
Physiotherapist, Senior (Fisiteiripeoir, Sinsearach) Children’s Disability Network Team Job Specification & Terms and Conditions Job Title, Grade Code Physiotherapist, Senior (Fisiteiripeoir, Sinsearach) Grade Code: 3158 Remuneration The Salary scale for the post as at 01/03/2025 is: €63,279-€64,629-€66,021-€67,399-€68,779-€70,231-€71,760-€73,285-€74,509 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 Campaign Reference CHW54SP25 Closing Date Friday 04th of July 2025 at 12 noon. Proposed Interview Date (s) As soon as possible after the closing date. Taking up Appointment A start date will be indicated at job offer stage. Location of Post There are two whole-time permanent vacancies available for: Physiotherapist, Senior in the Children’s Disability Network Team (CDNT 7) The Grove Tuam Co Galway. There is one whole-time permanent vacancy for: Physiotherapist, Senior in Children’s Disability Network Team (CDNT 2) Cedar House, Castlebar Co Mayo A supplementary panel may be created for Physiotherapist, Senior (CDNT) from which permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part time duration for the post of Physiotherapist, Senior (CDNT) HSE Community Service (Galway/Mayo/Roscommon) may be filled. Informal Enquiries Name: Caitriona Coen Children’s Disability Network Manager Telephone: 087 6592769| Email: caitriona.coen@hse.ie Name: Aine Vesey, Children’s Disability Network Manager Telephone: 086 7966391 E-Mail: aine.vesey@hse.ie Details of Service This is a Senior Physiotherapist post working within children’s disability network teams within IHA’s Galway-Roscommon and Mayo. The post holder will be responsible for providing physiotherapy as part of the interdisciplinary team supporting children accessing Children’s Disability Network Teams (CDNT). Children’s Disability Network Teams provide services to children with complex needs. An overview of these services is outlined in the following description from the Progressing Disability Services national programme: CDNT’s Disability Network Teams are interdisciplinary teams who work within a Family Centred Practice model and work collaboratively with service users, families and other stakeholders to meet goals identified by the family. The post holder will be responsible for assessing and delivering intervention to children and young persons in clinic, school, home and community settings depending on their presentation. Reporting Relationship The Senior Physiotherapist will report to the Children's Disability Network Manager, who will work collaboratively with the relevant supervisory structure to ensure clinical governance and assurance. Clinical Governance and Assurance will be overseen by the CHO2 Disability Governance Group, the Children’s Disability Clinical Advisory group and the CDNT Training & Supervision working group. Key Working Relationships The Post holder will develop a working relationship with the following: Disability Management Team Director/Assistant Director of Nursing Community Health Care West colleagues Children Disability Network colleagues Medical colleagues Primary care services including GP and practice nurse Acute medical services Support groups Non statutory organisations Children & young adults /families and/or carers Other relevant statutory and non-statutory organisations Purpose of the Post The successful candidate will work as a key member of the Children’s Disability Network Team providing a family centred quality service to children and this post will encompass a major clinical focus which comprises assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of care given to children and their families in the area of physiotherapy. Principal Duties and Responsibilities Professional / Clinical The Physiotherapist, Senior will : · Communicate and work in co-operation with the CDNM and other team members in providing an integrated quality service, taking the lead role as required. · Be responsible for standards of professional and clinical practice of self and staff appointed to clinical / designated area(s) in line with the Scope of Practice of CORU and Health Service Executive (HSE) guidelines, policies, protocols and legislation. · Be responsible for client assessment, development and implementation of individualised treatment plans that are client centred and in line with best practice. · Be responsible for goal setting in partnership with client, family and other team members as appropriate. · Be responsible for standards of practice of self and staff appointed to clinical / designated area(s). · Be a clinical resource for other physiotherapists. · Communicate and work in co-operation with the CDNM, and other team members in providing an integrated quality service, taking the lead role as required. · Act as Key Contact for service users and act as a liaison between the team and family and help families identify goals as part on the Individualised Family Service Plan (IFSP). · Communicate effectively with and provide instruction, guidance and support to, staff clients, family, carers etc. · Document client records in accordance with professional standards and departmental policies. · Provide a service in varied locations in line with local policy / guidelines and within appropriate time allocation (e.g. clinic, home visits). · Participate and be a lead clinician as appropriate in review meetings, case conferences etc. · Develop and promote professional standards of practice. · Work within own scope of professional competence in line with principles of best practice, professional conduct and clinical governance. · Seek advice of relevant personnel when appropriate / as required. Education & Training · Participate in mandatory training programmes. · Take responsibility for, and keep up to date with physiotherapy practice by participating in continuing professional development such as reflective practice, in service, self directed learning, research, clinical audit etc. · Be responsible for the induction and clinical supervision of staff in the designated area(s). · Co-ordinate and deliver clinical placements in partnership with universities and clinical educators. · Manage, participate and play a key role in the practice education of student therapists. Take part in teaching / training / supervision / evaluation of staff / students and attend practice educator courses as relevant to role and needs. · Engage in personal development planning and performance review for self and others as required. Quality, Safety & Risk · Be responsible for the co-ordination and delivery of a quality service in line with best practice. · Develop and monitor implementation of agreed policies, procedures and safe professional practice by adhering to relevant legislation, regulations and standards. · Ensure the safety of self and others, and the maintenance of safe environments and equipment used in Physiotherapy in accordance with legislation. · Assess and manage risk in their assigned area(s) of responsibility. · Take the appropriate timely action to manage any incidents or near misses within their assigned area(s). · Report any deficiency/danger in any aspect of the service to the team or CDNM as appropriate. · Be responsible for the safe and competent use of all equipment, aids and appliances both by clients and staff under their supervision. · Develop and promote quality standards of work and co-operate with quality assurance programmes. · Oversee and monitor the standards of best practice within their physiotherapy team. · 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. · Support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service. Administrative · Contribute to the service planning process. · Assist management and relevant others in service development encompassing policy development and implementation. · Review and evaluate the physiotherapy service regularly, identifying changing needs and opportunities to improve services. · Collect and evaluate data about the service area as identified in service plans and demonstrate the achievement of the objectives of the service. · Oversee the upkeep of accurate records in line with best practice. · Collate and maintain accurate statistics and render reports as required. · Represent the department / team at meetings and conferences as appropriate. · Promote a culture that values diversity and respect in the workplace. · Participate in the control and ordering of physiotherapy stock and equipment in conjunction with CDNM. · Inform the CDNM of staff issues (needs, interests, views) as appropriate. · Be accountable for the budget, where relevant. · Keep up to date with organisational developments within the Irish Health Service. · Engage in IT developments as they apply to clients and service administration. · Perform such other duties appropriate to the role as may be assigned by management. KPI’s · The identification and development of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) which are congruent with CHW’s service plan targets. · The development of Action Plans to address KPI targets. · Driving and promoting a Performance Management culture. · In conjunction with line manager assist in the development of a Performance Management system for your profession. · The management and delivery of KPIs as a routine and core business objective. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING GENERAL CONDITIONS: · Employees must attend fire lectures periodically and must observe fire orders. · All accidents within the Department must be reported immediately. · Infection Control Policies must be adhered to. · In line with the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Acts 2005 and 2010 all staff must comply with all safety regulations and audits. · In line with the Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Act 2004, smoking within the CHW Buildings is not permitted. · Provide information that meets the need of Senior Management. · To support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service. Risk Management, Infection Control, Hygiene Services and Health & Safety · The management of Risk, Infection Control, Hygiene Services and Health & Safety is the responsibility of everyone and will be achieved within a progressive, honest and open environment. · The post holder must be familiar with the necessary education, training and support to enable them to meet this responsibility. · The post holder has a duty to familiarise themselves with the relevant Organisational Policies, Procedures & Standards and attend training as appropriate. · The post holder is responsible for ensuring that they become familiar with the requirements stated within the Risk Management Strategy and that they comply with the Group’s Risk Management Incident/Near miss reporting Policies and Procedures. · The post holder is responsible for ensuring that they comply with hygiene services requirements in your area of responsibility. Hygiene Services incorporates environment and facilities, hand hygiene, catering, cleaning, the management of laundry, waste, sharps and equipment. · The post holder must foster and support a quality improvement culture through-out your area of responsibility in relation to hygiene services. · The post holders’ responsibility for Quality & Risk Management, Hygiene Services and Health & Safety will be clarified to you in the induction process and by your line manager. · The post holder must take reasonable care for his or her own actions and the effect that these may have upon the safety of others. · The post holder must cooperate with management, attend Health & Safety related training and not undertake any task for which they have not been authorised and adequately trained. · The post holder is required to bring to the attention of a responsible person any perceived shortcoming in our safety arrangements or any defects in work equipment. · It is the post holder’s responsibility to be aware of and comply with the HSE Health Care Records Management/Integrated Discharge Planning (HCRM / IDP) Code of Practice. 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, or be eligible for registration, on the Physiotherapists Register maintained by the Physiotherapists Registration Board at CORU. https://coru.ie/health-and-social-care-professionals/education/approved-qualifications/physiotherapists/ If you are a section 91 candidate, please see note * AND (ii) Have three years full time (or an aggregate of three years full time) post qualification clinical experience. AND (iii) 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. AND (iv) Provide proof of Statutory Registration on the Physiotherapists Register maintained by the Physiotherapists Registration Board at CORU before a contract of employment can be issued. 2. Annual registration (i) On appointment, practitioners must maintain annual registration on Physiotherapists Register maintained by the Physiotherapists Registration Board at CORU AND (ii) Practitioners must confirm annual registration with CORU to the HSE by way of the annual Patient Safety Assurance Certificate (PSAC). 3. Health Candidates for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. 4. Character Candidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character Note* Individuals who qualified before 30th September 2018 and are registered or have applied for registration under Section 91 of the Health and Social Care Professional Act, 2005, must hold a Physiotherapy qualification approved by CORU in order to be eligible to apply. The list of approved qualifications under the Section 91 route can be accessed on the attached link. https://coru.ie/health-and-social-care-professionals/education/approved-qualifications/physiotherapists/ Section 91 candidates are individuals who qualified before 30th September 2018 and have 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 1st October 2016 and 30th September 2018 are considered to be Section 91 applicants under the Health and Social Care Professionals Act, 2005. Post Specific Requirements • Demonstrate a high level of clinical knowledge and evidence based practice to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the role • Demonstrate an understanding of the interplay between physical, sensory and learning difficulties in intellectual disability, autistic spectrum disorder and physical & sensory disabilities across the lifespan • Demonstrate an understanding of the role of physiotherapy in supporting children with in intellectual disability, autistic spectrum disorder and physical & sensory disabilities • Demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to the impact of disability throughout the course of the person and their families engagement with the service 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 · 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 Physiotherapy 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. · Demonstrates the knowledge, abilities and technical skills required to provide safe, efficient and effective service in the area of practice. · Demonstrate a willingness to engage and develop IT skills relevant to the role. Planning and Managing Resources · Demonstrates the ability to plan activities and co-ordinate resources to ensure value for money and maximum benefit for the organisation. · Demonstrates ability to prioritise the most important tasks on an ongoing basis. · Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in response to workforce demands. · Demonstrate ability to take initiative and to be appropriately self-directed. Managing and Developing (Self and Others) · Demonstrates ability to lead by example and adapts leadership style to suit the demands of the situation and the people involved. · Demonstrate an ability to manage and develop self and others in a busy working environment. · Demonstrate the ability to work independently as well as part of a team, collaborates well with others. · Demonstrates the ability to react constructively to setbacks and to both give direction / feedback, and take direction / feedback, from others. · Demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional development and knowledge sharing. Commitment to providing a Quality Service · Demonstrate a commitment to and the ability to lead on the delivery of a high quality, person centred service. · Demonstrates innovation in the provision of person-centred care and in overcoming resource limitations. · Ensures that all service users are treated with dignity and respect and ensures that the welfare of the service user is a key consideration at all times. · Works at an operational level to build alliances and learn how to best position service delivery to meet the needs of its service users. · Is open to change and supports the implementation of change. Evaluating Information and Judging Situations · Demonstrate the ability to evaluate information and make effective decisions in relation to service user care. · Explains the rationale behind decisions confidently when faced with opposing or competing demands. Is objective but also aware of sensitivities in their approach. · Regularly quantifies and evaluates activities against service plans and takes timely action to correct potential difficulties. Recognises how service constraints impact on service delivery. Communications and Interpersonal Skills · Display effective communication skills (verbal & written). · Tailors the communication method and the message to match the needs of the audience; demonstrates active listening skills. · Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills including the ability to collaborate in partnership with others. · Demonstrates sensitivity, diplomacy and tact when dealing with others; is patient and tolerant when dealing with conflict situations. · Demonstrates strong negotiation skills; remains firm but flexible when putting forward a point of view · 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 post specific requirements, 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 Code of Practice sets out how the core principles of probity, merit, equity and fairness might be applied on a principle 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. Physiotherapist, Senior Terms and Conditions of Employment Tenure The current vacancies available are permanent and whole time The posts are pensionable. A supplementary panel may be created from which permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part time duration may be filled 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 and Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Amendment Act 2013 Remuneration The Salary scale for the post as at 01/03/2025 is: €63,279-€64,629-€66,021-€67,399-€68,779-€70,231-€71,760-€73,285-€74,509 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 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
Driver/Porter
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND – WEST REGION POST: TEMPORARY PART-TIME DRIVER/PORTER SKYLARK SERVICES, ATHENRY, CO. GALWAY JOB REF: 81093 A panel maybe formed from this competition from which subsequent Driver/Porter posts for the Skylark Services, Athenry may be filled. The Role: Minibus Driver/Porter Reporting/Responsible To: Service Coordinator/Area Manager Qualifications: Candidates must have received a good general education and hold a full clean Driver’s Licence – Class D1. Candidates must have completed their CPC examinations/modules and must hold the CPC Qualification Card. This must be produced and checked at the interview. Experience: The successful candidate must have adequate training and driving experience to enable them to carry out satisfactorily the duties of the post and ideally have some experience of working with people with an intellectual disability. Working Hours: 60 hours per fortnight based on a 5 day week duty roster. These are split shift posts covering the centre transport AM and PM 5 days per week. Contracted hours of work are liable to change between the hours of 7am - 7pm to meet Service needs. You may also be required to work weekends and public holidays as service needs require. The Brothers of Charity model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures requiring employees to be flexible in their working hours to provide a quality service delivery for each individual. Annual Leave: 22 days per annum Remuneration: Department of Health Driver (Patients Public Roads) salary scale (01/03/2025) - €35,434 x 8 increments to €44,539 per annum. Tenure: This post is temporary, part-time and pensionable on a fixed term basis for 1 year initially Probation: A probationary period of nine months from the date of appointment applies to the post. The employment may be terminated at any time during the probationary period should the employer find that the appointee is unsuitable to continue employment. The probation period may be extended at the Employer’s discretion. Driving Assessment: Applicants may be required to undergo a Minibus Driving assessment by an Assessor nominated by the Brothers of Charity Services Full Job Description Attached
Enhanced/staff Nurse
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND – WEST REGION PERMANENT AND TEMPORARY FULL TIME ENHANCED/ STAFF NURSE X 2 SKYLARK SERVICES, ATHENRY, CO. GALWAY JOB REF: 81058 A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent Staff Nurse appointments within the Skylark Services may be made over the next 6 months. Location: Skylark Services Athenry are a community-based day and residential service in the Athenry town area of Galway. We provide community based day, respite and residential services to adults with varying support needs based on personal outcome measures. Our focus is to form a relationship / partnership with each individual and their family to support people to be valued citizens in their local community and to have ordinary life experiences. We wish to create opportunities for people who use our service to have valued social roles in their communities and to have the chance to form real friendships. Reporting/Responsible To: Team Leader/Service Coordinator/Area Manager. Working With: People supported and their families/Team Leader/Multidisciplinary staff/Service Management. Qualifications: A current Live Register Certificate from the NMBI (An Bord Altranais), RNID or RGN qualification is essential. Candidates must have a current full clean manual Irish driving licence; this is an essential requirement of the post. Experience: Candidates must have relevant experience and an appreciation of the responsibilities of the post and issues affecting the everyday lives of individuals with an Intellectual Disability. Skills: Candidates must demonstrate: • Good judgement, discretion and confidentiality. • The ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal forms, and to communicate sensitively with family members and work with them for the best outcomes. • Creative problem solving skills. • The ability to work independently and seek support from multi-disciplinary colleagues as appropriate. • Patience, flexibility, creativity and eagerness to become involved in a range of activities. • Ability to educate other staff and family members in positive health promotion needs. • The successful candidate will be required to co-operate in a team environment with a person-centred philosophy, participate in person-centred planning, individual reviews, team meetings, attend and participate in training courses, and actively contribute to team based performance management. Working Hours: Both posts are 37.5 hours per week, based on a 7 day duty roster. The successful candidate will be required to work days, evenings, weekends, public holidays, and sleepovers to meet service needs. The Brothers of Charity Services model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures requiring employees to be flexible in their working hours to provide a quality service delivery for each individual. Annual Leave: 24 days per annum. Appropriate service related leave will be granted after 5 and 10 years’ service respectively. Remuneration: Department of Health salary scales as at 01/03/2025 apply: Staff Nurse - €36,919 x 12 increments - €53,340 per annum (pro-rata for part-time). Long Service Increment €54,928 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) is granted after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. Enhanced Nurse - € 43,872 x 7 increments - €55,093 per annum (pro-rata for part-time). Long Service Increment €56,706 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) is granted after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. The successful candidate will be granted incremental credit subject to satisfactory verification of previous relevant nursing service. Additional payments will be made for weekends, public holidays, and sleep-ins and night duty when worked. The Brothers of Charity Services model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures requiring employees to be flexible in their working hours to provide a quality service delivery for each individual. Tenure: Post 1: Permanent, full-time and pensionable. Post 2: Temporary, full-time and pensionable on a specific purpose basis linked to a staff members maternity leave Probation: A probationary period of nine months from the date of appointment applies to the post. The employment may be terminated at any time during the probationary period should the employer find that the appointee is unsuitable to continue employment. The probation period may be extended at the Employer’s discretion. Full Job Description attached Interview date to be confirmed INDW
