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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Ensure the highest standard of care and support in respect of the physical, psychological, emotional well-being each service user. An environment is created that is conducive to their well being. Maintaining the highest standards of professional care and safety in the home/area. 2. Ensure each service user is treated with dignity and respect and that their person centred plans are implemented ensuring outcomes are documented and measured 3. Promote self development, independence and individuality of each service user. 4. Ensure that service users are treated in a manner appropriate to their age and gender and that this is reflected in their manner of dress, activities and social contacts. 5. Ensure that any relevant change in a service user's physical or behaviour pattern is brought to the attention of the manager and relevant reports are completed. 6. Maintaining good order and organisation in the house/area at all times especially in housekeeping, cleanliness and hygiene. 7. Integrating service users as far as possible into the local community. Promoting good relationships with neighbours and the general public. 8. Ensure participation in religious/liturgical programmes in accordance with the ethos of the Daughters of Charity. 9. Encourage and participate, where appropriate with service users in social educational and recreational activities within the local community. Participating in holidays with service users.as required 10. Ensure that good quality food is prepared and encourage service users to help in the preparation and serving of meals where appropriate. 11. Support when necessary, service users who exhibit behaviours that challenge, or who have seizures or other conditions. Participating as requested in monitoring and recording that may be necessary. 12. Attending relevant service user meetings as directed by the Manager 13. Sharing responsibility for monitoring house supplies equipment and clothing 14. Undertake all aspects of home/area management as directed by the Manager. 15. In the event of being alone in an emergency situation, if trained, administering basic first aid until assistance arrives on the scene as per relevant protocol. 16. Being flexible in working hours to meet the changing needs of service users 17. Ensuring all records including Care Plans, PCP’s, individual programmes behaviour interventions are maintained and regularly reviewed to give an accurate update to the relevant staff. Ensuring all records relating to the particular house are kept up to date on occasions care staff may work on their own, and assume responsibility as lead person under the direction of their manager. 18. Being fully aware of and working within, Service Policies and Procedures and local guidelines. 19. Accompanying service users to outside professional appointments as may be requested from time to time. Ensuring full knowledge of relevant aspects of service user prior to appointment. 20. Being fully familiar with emergency procedures and ensure that a safe environment is created for the service users. Ensure the health and safety policy of the service is strictly adhered to. 21. Attending training programmes as may be requested from time to time, including medication management. Involvement in all aspects of service user care, including medication management and recording of same. 22. Accompanying service users to day services and other activities either in service transport or public transport as required. 23. The duties and responsibilities may change due to changing needs of the service users, care staff must be flexible and willing to change and adapt to new interventions. 24. Participate in Service Annual Performance Review System 25. Maintain a high standard of work performance, attendance, appearance and punctuality at all times. 26. Ensure good working relationships are maintained with colleagues. 27. Maintain the highest standards of confidentiality are maintained at all times 28. Any other duties as may be required from time to time. The above job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities 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 when in office. This job description may change in line with the changing needs and objectives of Avista. Core Competencies Quality Service · Adopts a person centered approach and supports service users with empathy, compassion and respect. · Demonstrates a commitment to achieving a high standard result. · Is flexible and adaptable to meet unanticipated demands. · Complies with organisational policies and procedures at all times. · Understands, demonstrates and respects the rights of all service users and families Planning & Organising · Demonstrates the ability to plan and deliver the duties of the role in an effective and resourceful manner within a model of person centered care. · Adopts a systematic approach to planning, organising and managing workload. · Able to multi task without losing focus. · Manages competing and changing priorities effectively. · Demonstrates a flexible and adaptable approach in a changing environment. · Deals with issues in a timely manner. · Demonstrates a high level of attention to detail Professionalism · Approaches all tasks in a confident manner. · Shows pride in one’s profession. · Demonstrates honesty and integrity: holds a strong code of ethics. · Maintains appropriate and professional boundaries. · Manages personal problems to minimise impact on work or professional relationships · Respects confidentiality and discretion in all work related matters. · Pays attention to dress code and professional appearance. · Shows an enthusiastic and committed attitude to ones work. · Understands scope of practice. · Understands the need to apply service and/or professional standards, policies and procedures · Demonstrates self-belief in own potential and ability. Continuous Learning & Development · Shows enthusiasm and motivation for work. · Willing to use opportunities to improve, learn and develop self. · Regularly participates in on the job learning. · Stays current in own field of expertise. · Is open to constructive feedback, acknowledges own limitations. · Understands role and boundaries of other disciplines. · Initiates and undertakes mandatory training. · Takes responsibility to ensure learning and understanding of new ideas and procedures. · Self evaluates own performance to continuously improve personal development. Organisational Knowledge · Understands the mission and core values of Daughter of Charity Disability Support Services. · Is aware of the multiple services provided by the Daughters of Charity. · Familiar with professional bodies. · Is knowledgeable of regulations and where relevant applies practice in accordance with legislation to area of work. · Has the skill set to access computer systems and ability to learn new IT system’s · Knowledgeable of professional standards, policies and procedures relevant to discipline. · Understands how own scope of practice fits with the organisation. Innovation & Creativity · Demonstrates a can do attitude. · Generates new ideas. · Shows enthusiasm for trying new ways of doing things. · Voluntarily puts forward suggestions for improvements. · Promotes improvement ideas to colleagues. · Takes a creative approach to work by exploring a range of options whilst keeping an open mind. · Effectively applies existing practices or processes to new work situations to benefit the service and service users. · Takes appropriate action to address inefficiencies in work processes and establishes improved ways of getting the job done Leadership Potential · Successfully modifies behaviour to embrace change. · Energetic and Inspires others through own positive attitude. · Creates trust by being honest, reliable and consistent. · Can be directive without being dictatorial. · Blends a focus on results with a caring and sensitivity for individuals. · Demonstrates the ability to be flexible in relation to hours of work and roles and responsibilities. · Responds positively to new demands and requirements. Problem Solving & Decision Making · Makes timely, intuitive decisions to achieve successful outcome. · Identifies and uses appropriate sources of information when making decisions. · Supports views with s o und logic reasoning. · Reasons systematically and logically through issues. · Demonstrates common sense when dealing with every day issues that arise. · Knows when to ask for help and guidance from supervisor and/or colleagues Team work · Contributes consistently and positively to team activities. · Projects a warm and appropriate professional demeanour at all times. · Is accepting of diverse values and beliefs. · Helps others: willing to take on different tasks/roles accordingly to the needs of the team. · Expresses views and professional opinion at team meetings. · Knows when and where to consult with other members of the team. · Is responsive to the needs of other team members: shows empathy. · Balances listening to others ideas with sharing own thoughts. · Considers how ones behaviour may impact others. · Has the knowledge and confidence to identify and personally manage own workplace disagreements locally at an early stage and knows when to seek support of management. Communication & Interpersonal Skills · Communicates openly and honestly. · Shows empathy when handling delicate or sensitive issues. · Shows patience when dealing with others. · Considers how ones behaviour may impact others. · Clearly and confidently articulates ideas and opinions and their underlying rationale. · Draws on a variety of communication methods to fit/situation circumstances. · Open listening: asking clarifying questions and makes eye contact. · Demonstrates positive body language. · Knows when to speak, what to talk about, with whom, when, and where. · Communicates effectively in English language, written and spoken, as appropriate to job requirements. · Numerate and Literate.
Staff Speech And Language Therapist
SPEECH & LANGUAGE THERAPIST (Staff Grade) Ref: 99483 Permanent Full-Time (35 hours per week) – 2 posts & Permanent Part-Time (21 hours per pay period) Location: Children’s Disability Network Team (CDNT) 7 East Cork City based in Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork A panel will also be formed from this competition to fill permanent and temporary posts as they arise across Cork/Kerry in our CDNTs: CDNT 7: Carrigtwohill CDNT 13: Carrigaline CDNT 1: Listowel CDNT 3: Kilarney / Tralee JOB SUMMARY This post involves working as part of an interdisciplinary team providing supports to children and young people, 0-18yrs, and their families. This will include children with Intellectual, Physical, Sensory disability, Autism and children at risk of or query developmental delay; where their needs require the support of an interdisciplinary team. These teams are under the national model of service provision “Progressing Disability Services for Children and Young People” lead by the HSE. The successful candidate will be employed by the Corlann South Services Ireland. Assessment, diagnostic and therapeutic interventions are provided in the context of an interdisciplinary team. The CDNT aims to maximise the child/ young adult’s full potential and works within the context of the family and community, empowering and supporting parents/care givers and family members . The Candidate: Statutory Registration, Professional Qualification, Experience etc. Each candidate for the appointment must possess the following: Be registered or be eligible for registration, as a Speech & Language Therapist by the Speech & Language Therapists Board at CORU Candidates must have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and professional ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office Ideally, the successful candidate should have experience in Intellectual Disability / Physical Disability / Autism. New graduates will be considered. Have knowledge of working in the Disability Services. Demonstrate a command of the English language so as to effectively carry out the duties and responsibilities of the role Candidates must possess the requisite clinical and administrative capabilities to fulfil the functions of the role. Annual registration On appointment, practitioners must maintain annual registration on Speech & Language Therapist Register maintained by the Speech & Language Therapist Registration Board at CORU. AND Practitioners must confirm annual registration with CORU to the Corlann South Services Ireland – Southern Region by way of annual Safety Assurance Certificate Health Candidates for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. 4. Age The Public Service Superannuation (Age of Retirement) Act, 2018* set 70 years as the compulsory retirement age for public servants. * Public Servants not affected by this legislation: Public servants recruited between 1 April 2004 and 31 December 2012 (new entrants) have no compulsory retirement age. Public servants recruited since 1 January 2013 are members of the Single Pension Scheme and have a compulsory retirement age of 70. 5. Character Candidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character. 6. Driving License: Possession of a full clean driving licence, which qualifies you to drive on Irish roads, is essential. The person appointed will be required to provide their own transport during the duration of employment and will be paid travel expenses at the appropriate rates in respect of travel necessarily performed in the discharge or his/her duties. The base for this purpose will be the location to which the appointee is assigned. Salary Scale: €45,514 - €65,068 per annum (Department of Health Consolidated Scales 1/6/26) Pro-rata if working part-time hours. Successful candidates are required to submit all documentary evidence outlining any relevant experience within 3 months of starting date. Failure to do so will mean that any incremental credit due now will only be paid from date of submission of documents. Reporting to: Children’s Disability Network Manager. The Head of Discipline will provide clinical supervision. Informal enquiries to: Ms. Maria Gleeson Cary, Speech & Language Therapist Manager, Tel: +353 21 4556200 Or Roz Fitzgerald, Children’s Disability Network Manager, CDNT Network 7. Tel: +353 87 1140743 (e-mail: Cdnt7manager@corlann.ie Closing Date: Sunday 5th July 2026 Interviews scheduled for Thursday 23rd July 2026 Applications should be made using the Apply link below Corlann South is an equal opportunities employer INDS
Staff Speech & Language Therapist
SPEECH & LANGUAGE THERAPIST (Staff Grade) Ref: 99473 Permanent Full-Time (35 hours per week) Location: Based in Listowel with an outreach service to families in Castleisland and Farranfore area. A panel will also be formed from this competition to fill permanent and temporary posts as they arise across Cork/Kerry in our CDNTs: CDNT 7: Carrigtwohill CDNT 13: Carrigaline CDNT 1: Listowel CDNT 3: Kilarney / Tralee JOB SUMMARY This post involves working as part of an interdisciplinary team providing supports to children and young people, 0-18yrs, and their families. This will include children with Intellectual, Physical, Sensory disability, Autism and children at risk of or query developmental delay; where their needs require the support of an interdisciplinary team. These teams are under the national model of service provision “Progressing Disability Services for Children and Young People” lead by the HSE. The successful candidate will be employed by the Corlann South Services Ireland. Assessment, diagnostic and therapeutic interventions are provided in the context of an interdisciplinary team. The CDNT aims to maximise the child/ young adult’s full potential and works within the context of the family and community, empowering and supporting parents/care givers and family members . The Network 1 North Kerry team is based in Listowel with outreach service to families in Castleisland and Farranfore area The Candidate: Statutory Registration, Professional Qualification, Experience etc. Each candidate for the appointment must possess the following: Be registered or be eligible for registration, as a Speech & Language Therapist by the Speech & Language Therapists Board at CORU Candidates must have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and professional ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office Ideally, the successful candidate should have experience in Intellectual Disability / Physical Disability / Autism. New graduates will be considered. Have knowledge of working in the Disability Services. Demonstrate a command of the English language so as to effectively carry out the duties and responsibilities of the role Candidates must possess the requisite clinical and administrative capabilities to fulfil the functions of the role. Annual registration On appointment, practitioners must maintain annual registration on Speech & Language Therapist Register maintained by the Speech & Language Therapist Registration Board at CORU. AND Practitioners must confirm annual registration with CORU to the Corlann South Services Ireland – Southern Region by way of annual Safety Assurance Certificate Health Candidates for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. 4. Age The Public Service Superannuation (Age of Retirement) Act, 2018* set 70 years as the compulsory retirement age for public servants. * Public Servants not affected by this legislation: Public servants recruited between 1 April 2004 and 31 December 2012 (new entrants) have no compulsory retirement age. Public servants recruited since 1 January 2013 are members of the Single Pension Scheme and have a compulsory retirement age of 70. 5. Character Candidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character. 6. Driving License: Possession of a full clean driving licence, which qualifies you to drive on Irish roads, is essential. The person appointed will be required to provide their own transport during the duration of employment and will be paid travel expenses at the appropriate rates in respect of travel necessarily performed in the discharge or his/her duties. The base for this purpose will be the location to which the appointee is assigned. Salary Scale: €45,514 - €65,068 per annum (Department of Health Consolidated Scales 1/6/26) Pro-rata if working part-time hours. Successful candidates are required to submit all documentary evidence outlining any relevant experience within 3 months of starting date. Failure to do so will mean that any incremental credit due now will only be paid from date of submission of documents. Reporting to: Children’s Disability Network Manager. The Head of Discipline will provide clinical supervision. Informal enquiries to: Ms. Maria Gleeson Cary, Speech & Language Therapist Manager, Tel: +353 21 4556200 Or Hannah Carmody, Children’s Disability Network Manager, Tel. +353 86 7742549, e-mail: Hannah.carmody@corlann.ie Closing Date: Sunday July 5th 2026 Interviews scheduled for July 17th 2026 Applications should be made using the Apply link below Corlann South is an equal opportunities employer INDS
Support Worker, Ard Na Mara
Would you like to work for a great employer? Enable Ireland is an organisation that makes a real difference to the lives of children and adults with disabilities in Ireland, and is named as one of Ireland's Irish Independent 150 Best Employers 2025 . Enable Ireland, as an equal opportunities employer, proudly maintains a Silver Award in Diversity from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We vigorously advocate for fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement, and are dedicated to ongoing enhancement in these areas. We are currently seeking a highly-motivated Support Worker to join our team in Adult Respite Services, Ard Na Mara,Ladybridge, Ballyhimkin, Cork . Contract Type: Permanent, Temporary, Relief Contract Hours: Full-time/Part-time and Variable hours Salary Scale: €35,070 to 42,440 pro rata per annum. This pay scale is subject to increases in 2026 in accordance with the recent WRC agreement towards enhanced pay adjustments in Section 39 organisations. Annual Leave Entitlement : 30 days per annum pro-rata and proportionately less for less than 12 months service. Overview of the Post: The role of Support worker is to work as part of a dedicated and innovative team to provide person centred services to children and adults with disabilities who attend Enable Ireland Services. Overview of Duties & Responsibilities: Please see Job Description for full list The successful candidate will have Essential Criteria: · QQI Level 5 Major Award (8 modules) in one of the following: o Healthcare Support o Social Care o Pre Nursing o Disability Care Skills o Childcare OR o Health related area (Individuals with 3 modules completed will be eligible to apply once written commitment given to complete the remainder of the Major Award within 12 months of start date.) OR · SNA Qualification OR · Year 1 of a relevant degree programme in Health and Social Care (such as Social Care, Child Care, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Speech & Language Therapy) AND · Full Clean Manual Driving Licence and willingness to drive company vehicles. AND · Be eligible to work in the state Desirable Criteria: · Experience of supporting people with disabilities. · Experience of working with people with behaviours of concern. · Experience of providing personal care · Basic IT skills If you believe you would fit the role then please submit your application today. Benefits As a staff member of Enable Ireland, you will have access to a wide range of benefits, including: · Excellent internal and external training opportunities · Generous annual leave entitlements · Flexible Working · Long service reward scheme · Pay adjusted Maternity Leave · Pay adjusted Adoptive Leave · Pay adjusted Paternity Leave · Wellbeing benefits · Pension For a full list of our benefits & conditions, please click here: What now? To apply, please download the Job Description and Person Specification for your information and complete the online application form. CVs will not be accepted. Closing date for applications: 26th June 2026 @ 4.30 p.m. A panel may be formed from this vacancy for any similar vacancies, which may arise during the next 12 months. · The post will be subject to reference checks and may be subject to Garda vetting/police clearance, as relevant. · Due to the large volume of applications, we are not in the position to provide individual feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted for interview. · Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants from all sections of the community. · The above information serves only as a guide to the advertised position. Enable Ireland, at its discretion, reserves the right to change this prior to appointment. · Please review Enable Ireland’s Rezoomo Privacy Policy here: https://enableireland.ie/resources/publications/rezoomo-privacy-policy · Please review the Enable Ireland’s External Data Protection Notice available at https://www.enableireland.ie/privacy-policy for details on how Enable Ireland processes applicant’s personal information. Please note if you are invited for interview, we will share your personal data with: 1) Any virtual service provider we use to host the interview; and 2) the interview panel (if applicable). Your information will be stored for this purpose in line with our retention policy
Clinical Nurse Manager
***CV's not accepted for this campaign*** For Eligibility Criteria and further information on this post, please view the attached job specification below. Grade Code: 2119 County: Galway Hse Area: HSE West and North West Region Staff Category: Nursing & Midwifery Contract Type: Permanent, Full time Internal/External: External Proposed Interview Dates: Interviews will be held as soon as possible after closing date. Candidates will normally be given at least one weeks' notice of interview. The timescale may be reduced in exceptional circumstances Informal Enquiries: Maura O’Connell, Assistant Director of Nursing Portiuncula University Hospital Phone: 087 4502169 Email: maura.oconnell3@hse.ie Closing Date: Friday,26th of June 2026 @2.00 pm Location of Post Portiuncula University Hospitals, Saolta University Health Care Group There is currently One Permanent, Whole Time post available. The successful candidate may be required to work in any service area within the vicinity as the need arises. A panel may be formed for Clinical Nurse Manager 2, Outpatients Department, and Portiuncula University Hospitals from which current and future permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part time duration may be filled Attachments See below
Theatre Porter
Remuneration The salary scale for the post at (01/06/2026) is: €36,651, 38,130, 39,687, 40,101, 41,118, 41,998, 43,264, 44,577, 45,939 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. As per HR Circular 012/25 Please note that previous experience working in the public service counts only where the individual was employed directly by the relevant Civil Service/Public Body. It does not apply for temporary assignments with those bodies while engaged as an agency worker and employed by a private sector employment agency. Exemptions can be found at the following link. HSE Guidelines on Terms and Conditions of Employment provides additional information. https://www2.healthservice.hse.ie/organisation/national-pppgs/guidelines-on-terms-and-conditions-of-employment/ Purpose of the Post The provision of high quality porter service to all patients and service users in line with hospital service needs, national standards, national and local policies, procedures and guidelines and cleaning standards. Support the provision of a high quality, safe and professional customer focussed service. Duties assigned to the Theatre Porter staff will vary depending on the requirements of the care setting/Theatre speciality. The Surgical Hub at Merlin Park University Hospital (MPUH) will be a dedicated facility designed to enhance day-case surgery and ambulatory capacity, addressing public waiting lists in advance of the development of regional elective hospitals. It will be located on the MPUH campus, a Model 4 hospital, and will operate under the governance of GUH’s surgical/perioperative/services directorate. Principal Duties and Responsibilities Principle Duties and Responsibilities: • The post holder will support the principle that care of the patient comes first at all times and will approach their work with the flexibility and enthusiasm necessary to make this principle a reality for every patient to the greatest possible degree • Maintain awareness of the primacy of the patient in relation to all hospital activities. • Performance management systems are part of the role and you will be required to participate in the Group’s performance management programme • The person holding this post is required to work in a Support Service Team within the Theatre department/complex. • Maintain a strict code of personal and general hygiene in the work place as per work schedules, existing policies and procedures and Infection Control guidelines. • Have knowledge of the Health Information & Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards and how they apply to the role, e.g., Standards for Healthcare, National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Infections, Hygiene Standards, etc. • Adhere to HSE national and local policy, procedure, protocol and guidelines (PPPG’s). • To be aware of Statutory Occupational Health & Safety Legislation under the Safety, Health & Welfare Act, 1989. • Ensure efficient and economical use of materials and equipment. • Ensure proper use of cleaning materials and equipment, reporting any defects for repair to the Supervisor. • Carry assigned bleep/phone and be contactable at all times. • Ensure that duties are carried out as specified. • Be responsible for the general cleaning and decontamination of equipment used in the service area as per cleaning specification and schedules including the completion of relevant checklists and application of ‘I am Clean’ tags; Staff are expected to familiarise and receive relevant training for all equipment • Ensure completion and maintenance of relevant documentation and records i.e. signing off on work completed. • Be responsible for checking oxygen/medical gas supplies and associated equipment to ensure that oxygen/medical gas supplies are always maintained to meet requirements. • Assist with patient care as required including working with multidisciplinary staff in all areas of the UHW. • To participate in any service developments as may be required from time to time. • To be aware of and comply with policies, directives, guidelines and recommendations from statutory bodies in relation to Health & Safety, Manual Handling, Infection Control, Environmental Health, HACCP, HIQA and Waste Management. • To present for work in full and proper clean uniform at rostered time • To demonstrate a friendly and co-operative attitude towards visitors/relatives/staff. • Rotate with roster duties when required. • To report to immediate Supervisor on any irregularities that might adversely affect the carrying out of assigned duties. • To prepare such other duties appropriate to this employment as may be assigned. Theatre Porter Duties • To undertake/maintain a satisfactory standard of work. • Present a professional approach when dealing with the public, staff and patients, while performing the duties of Theatre Porter. • To perform such duties as may be assigned. These duties include: - o Transportation of patients to and from wards, theatre complex o Movement of patients on/off trolleys, tables, beds etc. o Assist with positioning of patients intra-operatively o Assist with positioning of props/equipment o Store and stock management o Moving equipment and furniture within the theatre complex and other departments as required o Removal of used linen/scrubs o To provide proper care and attention to all patients o Transport specimens to laboratory as requested o Collection/return of blood/blood products from laboratory to place in satellite fridge or into theatre as required, as per blood tracking guidelines and procedure • The Theatre service operates over 7 days per week (depending on site), working hours will / can include: Night Duty, Evening duty, Weekend Work, Unsocial Hours and Shift work. • The Surgical Hub is a 6 day scheduled care facility providing elective day case procedures over a 12 hour period. KPI’s • The identification and development of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) which are congruent with the Hospital’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 Hospital Buildings is not permitted. • Hospital uniform code must be adhered to. • 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 in the following areas: o Continuous Quality Improvement Initiatives o Document Control Information Management Systems o Risk Management Strategy and Policies o Hygiene Related Policies, Procedures and Standards o Decontamination Code of Practice o Infection Control Policies o Safety Statement, Health & Safety Policies and Fire Procedure o Data Protection and confidentiality Policies • 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. • 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. • Support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service. Education & Training • Engage in the HSE performance achievement process in conjunction with your Line Manager and staff as appropriate. 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 Candidates must on the closing date: Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc. • Hold the relevant Health Skills FETAC level 5 qualification OR • Hold an equivalent relevant Health Care qualification OR • Have a minimum of 1 year’s relevant employment in a nursing home or hospital or day care facility within the last 5 years. Health A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Character Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character. Post specific Requirements Demonstrate depth and breadth of experience working directly with patients in an acute hospital setting, as relevant to this role Other requirements specific to the post Flexibility regarding working hours as role will include working unsocial and flexible hours including evenings and weekends and rotation between the various departments in the hospitals Skills, competencies and/or knowledge Demonstrates the following: Professional Knowledge and Experience • Demonstrate evidence of knowledge of HIQA, National and Local standards and the requirement in this role to adhere to same. • Demonstrate knowledge to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the role. • Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of transferring materials and equipment safely and maintaining sterility where necessary. • Demonstrate knowledge in the area of healthcare. • Demonstrate an ability to apply knowledge to best practice. • Demonstrate a commitment to continuing professional development. • Demonstrate a commitment to assuring high standards and strive for a patient centred service. Teamwork Skills • Demonstrate ability to work independently as well as part of a multi-disciplinary team building and maintaining relationships and understanding and valuing individuals and their respective professional roles. • Demonstrate motivation and an innovative approach to job. • Demonstrate ability to maintain open communication channels with team members and others as appropriate. • Demonstrate ability to react constructively to setbacks and is able to receive feedback. Planning and Organising Skills • Demonstrate evidence of ability to plan and organise work effectively and efficiently. • Demonstrate flexible approach to working hours, rostering, e.g., unsocial hours/shift work, night duty, on call, attitude to work. • Demonstrate the ability to co-ordinate and schedule activities and ability to manage unexpected scenarios when they arise • Demonstrate ability to work under pressure. Commitment to Providing Quality Care/Customer Focus • Demonstrates a commitment to providing a quality service. • Demonstrates a meticulous approach to work and pays attention to detail in order to ensure high quality results • Demonstrate evidence of proactively uses quality standards and procedures, and monitors and reviews his/ her own work, to ensure its quality and accuracy • Demonstrate motivation to fulfil the role and contribute to improving the service. • Demonstrate the ability to maintain confidentiality. Communication & Interpersonal Skills • Demonstrate effective communication skills including the ability to present information in a clear and concise manner. • Demonstrate ability to communicate with colleagues in a professional and respectful manner. • Demonstrate ability to communicate with patients in a compassionate, respectful and dignified manner. • Possess a competent level of spoken and written English to compile HACCP and other documents. • Demonstrate ability to listen openly, using questions to check understanding/avoid misinterpretation. • Demonstrates excellent communication skills, including sufficient command of the English language so as to effectively carry out the duties and responsibilities of the role. Additional eligibility requirements: Citizenship requirements Eligible candidates must be: (i) EEA, Swiss, or British citizens OR (ii) Non-European Economic Area citizens with permission to reside and work in the State Read Appendix 2 of the Additional Campaign Information for further information on accepted Stamps for Non-EEA citizens resident in the State, including those with refugee status. To qualify candidates must be eligible by the closing date of the campaign. Campaign Specific Selection Process Ranking/Shortlisting/ Interview A ranking and or short-listing exercise may be carried out on the basis of information supplied in your application form. The criteria for ranking and or short-listing 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/
Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Candidate Pain Management
Location of Post HSE Mid West – Croom Orthopaedic Hospital There is currently a specified purpose / part-time vacancy available in the Pain Management Department, Croom Orthopaedic Hospital. A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for candidate ANP Pain Management from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. HSE Mid West Hospitals have implemented a Tobacco Free Campus policy. Smoking and Vaping is strictly prohibited. Informal Enquiries. We welcome enquiries about the role. Please contact Mr. Alan O’Gorman, Director of Nursing, Croom Orthopaedic Hospital for further information about this position. Email: Alan.OGorman@hse.ie Telephone: 087-3593520 Contact UHLRecruitment@hse.ie for enquiries relating to the recruitment process.
Staff Midwife - Midwifery Adaptation Programme
Location of Post HSE Mid West – University Maternity Hospital Limerick (UMHL) FFS An Íarthar Láir – Ospidéal Máithreachais na hOllscoile, Luimneach The current vacancies available are permanent and whole-time in University Maternity Hospital Limerick. A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for staff midwife from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. HSE Mid West hospitals have implemented a Tobacco Free Campus policy. Smoking and Vaping is strictly prohibited. Informal Enquiries We welcome enquiries about the role. Name : Carol Desmond, Assistant Director of Midwifery University Maternity Hospital Limerick Email: carolm.desmond@hse.ie Telephone : (061) 483158
Assistant Director Of Nursing Older Persons Residential Services
HSE Mid West is hiring Director of Nursing 1, Assistant Community Older Persons Services, HSE Mid-West Acute and Older Persons Services (Grade Code 2910) Location of Post HSE Mid-West Acute and Older Persons Services – Older Persons Services ADON Older Persons Services – supporting the Older Persons Services Director of Nursing Band 1 Initial assignment Older Persons Services, Pearse House, Raheen. A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Director of Nursing 1, Assistant – Older Persons Services, HSE Mid-West Acute and Older Persons Services from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. Informal Enquiries Ms. Claire Collier, Director of Nursing, Older Persons Services, HSE Mid-West Acute and Older Persons Services. Email: claire.collier@hse.ie
Associate Dentist
We have an exciting opportunity for a Associate Dentist to be part of our family run group of Practices and to join our team in Lisnaskea. There are part-time and full-time opportunities available. There is an established list available which includes a number of private patients. Denplan is offered at this practice. We pride ourselves on offering an excellent quality of care and service to our patients. Our practices are equipped with Digital X-Rays, Software of Excellence Practice Management Software and Rotary Endodontics. Benefits:
