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Qualifications & Experience A candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of applications for the post: ● Meet the Department of Health & Children’s educational criteria set down for Grade IV posts ● Have knowledge of arrangements for the processing of public & private patients in a public hospital ● Have experience in scheduling patients ● Have experience in dealing with patients, staff and public ● Have sufficient knowledge and experience of health service provision, particularly as applies to the Irish acute hospital setting ● Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills ● Have excellent organisational skills, negotiation skills and influencing skills ● Have excellent numerical skills and analytical skills ● Have excellent typing skills ● Be solution focused ● Demonstrate sufficient administrative capacity to discharge the post including good IT skills and a working knowledge of the Patient Administration System (iPMS) ● Have a high capacity for responsibility & individual initiative Desirable ● Knowledge of the National Inpatient, Day Case, Planned Procedure (IDPP) Waiting List Management Protocol ● Knowledge of Trust in Care Note: If being processed for appointment, original documentation will be sought for: ● All qualification requirements for the post ● Any additional qualification(s) that you may be awarded marks for at interview In the event that a number of years’ experience is required for a post, you will be requested to: ● Provide documentary evidence that you possess same Character A candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character. Health A candidate for and any person holding the post must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the post and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. For the purpose of satisfying the requirements as to health, the successful candidate, before being appointed, shall undergo a pre-placement health assessment. This assessment will be provided by the Hospital. Purpose of Post ● Ensuring the efficient and effective scheduling of theatre lists, processing of patient bookings/validation, including the organisation and scheduling of theatre lists as required ● Ensuring, in line with the ethos of the B&V Department, the provision of the highest quality of service to all our patients in a friendly, safe and caring environment ● Ensuring provision of an effective, efficient service in a timely manner with equal access for all patients ● Managing the day-to-day operations of waiting lists and associated activities ● Participating with the Booking and Validation Manager, Booking & Validation Supervisor, key stakeholders, and other staff in ensuring the efficient planning and organisation of theatre lists ● Managing and booking of waiting lists in line with the SSWHG IDPP Main Duties & Responsibilities ● Management and booking of theatre lists under your responsibility, including in-house and external referrals ● Covering other B&V roles as required ● Ensuring robust communications with consultants, medical teams, other hospitals and multidisciplinary teams to maximise theatre lists ● Implementing hospital admission policy & waiting list policy; achieving target waiting times ● Booking inpatient/day case patients for elective admission ● Sending admission letters and communicating cancellations ● Participating in weekly bed management meetings; providing updates afterward ● Validating booking forms returned to B&V ● Recording forms sent to Pre-Assessment Unit ● Liaising with Theatre Manager, Bed Management and Anaesthetics for vacant theatre lists ● Entering patient data on the Admission Booking Form in PAS within 72 hours of completion ● Ensuring integrity of admission forms, especially for private patient referrals ● Being familiar with hospital charges and patient eligibility ● Working closely with Pre-Admission, consultants, and multidisciplinary staff for admissions and deferrals ● Frontline communication with patients, relatives, GPs, and staff ● Preparing and issuing admission letters and instructions ● Preparing new patient medical record charts ● Distributing patient admission and theatre lists in a timely manner ● Keeping the B&V Manager/Supervisor informed of changes related to admissions and insurance ● Ensuring accurate data entry: cover level, procedure code, PHI membership, medical card ● Completing ad hoc reports as required ● Maintaining awareness of patient care priorities ● Maximising scheduling efficiency ● Performing ad hoc duties like validation and waiting list booking ● Managing booking forms and reporting to B&V Manager/Supervisor ● Attending mandatory and relevant training sessions; training new staff ● Attending relevant meetings and events, including cover for senior staff when required ● Assisting in implementing procedural, technical, or system changes ● Collaborating across departments to meet goals ● Fostering a collegial, inclusive environment ● Providing instruction and supervision on health & safety measures ● Adhering to all hospital guidelines, including infection control and environmental management ● Participating in internal and external audits ● Ensuring safety in line with the Safety, Health & Welfare at Work Act 2005 ● Working within a risk management framework to meet HIQA standards ● Reporting incidents involving patients, staff or the public immediately ● Complying with all hospital policies (e.g., hygiene, risk management) ● Undertaking other duties as assigned by the Chief Executive, B&V Manager or deputies Note This job description outlines the general duties and responsibilities and will be subject to change as required to fit the evolving needs of the hospital and service. Particulars of the Post 1. Remuneration Salary Scale: €35,256 – €54,370 per annum (fortnightly payment) Incremental credit may apply for recognised experience in public service bodies (locally or abroad). Submit Salary Confirmation Form within the first year of employment. 2. Status Permanent, full-time, and pensionable 3. Annual Leave 28 days per annum (pro-rata), plus public holidays under the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997 4. Working Hours 35 hours/week. Flexibility between 8am–8pm, 7 days/week, may be required 5. Superannuation Dependent on entry date and previous public service. Information provided upon employment 6. Probation 9-month probationary period, extendable by 6 weeks. Reviews every 3 months 7. Notice 4 weeks’ written notice or forfeit of 1 month’s salary 8. Healthcare Insurance VHI/LAYA deduction available for permanent or long-term temporary employees 9. Confidentiality All staff must maintain confidentiality regarding patient and staff information. Breach may result in dismissal 10. Safety, Health and Welfare All employees must comply with the Hospital's Safety Statement and relevant regulations 11. Policies & Procedures All staff must adhere to the hospital's PPPGs available on the intranet or library 12. Personal and Hospital Property Hospital not responsible for lost or damaged items. Management reserves right to search personal property on premises. CCTV in operation 13. Garda Vetting Mandatory for roles involving contact with children or vulnerable adults. Non-compliance or false information will disqualify candidates
Kerbside Driver
Kerbside Driver (HGV Class 2) (Ref: R/KD/M/259) Permanent | Full Time | Monday–Friday | 37.5 hrs/week £29,503.50/annum - £15.13/hour (Paid weekly – your wallet will love that!) Join the Green Team! Bryson Recycling is on the hunt for a go-getter Kerbside Driver to help us lead the way in responsible waste wrangling and top-notch recycling. If you're hands-on, full of energy, and ready to make a real difference (while breaking a daily step record), keep reading. Reporting to your Kerbside Team Manager, you’ll be the boots on the ground—collecting recycled materials, keeping service standards high, and making sure every can, bottle, and box is up to scratch. Just a heads-up: you’ll be hopping in and out of your vehicle about 250 times a day, so think of it as a free fitness plan! What you NEED to bring to the table: Deadline to Apply: Get your application in by Friday 18th July at 9am sharp! Heads up: We might close the role early if the right person rolls in – so don’t hang about! Further Information: Call (028) 9084 8494 OR Email: recruit@brysongroup.org Apply Today! Download an application pack or apply online: https://bryson.getgotjobs.co.uk/home
Brick Tutor
Brick Tutor (Ref: E/BT/B/625) Job details: Hours: 35 hours per week Salary: Competitive Contract: Permanent Job Background: To be responsible for the delivery and assessment of Bricklaying qualifications in accordance with standards laid down by the Awarding Organisation. To be responsible for ensuring each Programme participant has the opportunity to achieve accreditation in their vocational area which is necessary to progress in training and work. Main Duties and Responsibilities: Develop and demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the guidelines of training programmes designed to increase the economic activity of learners Assess individual training needs in relation to the required level as part of a formal induction process To take appropriate action to ensure each candidate has the maximum opportunity to attain a relevant qualification appropriate to ability To agree and compile Assessment Plans with each learner that outlines how the targeted qualification will be delivered and achieved To create and maintain a warm, welcoming and supportive environment responsive to the needs of participants presenting with barriers to learning To ensure all participants are provided with a high level of pastoral care support Essential Criteria: 5 GCSE’s Grade C or above including English and Maths Minimum of Level 3 qualification in Bricklaying A minimum of 1-year previous work experience delivering Bricklaying A full valid driving license and access to transport Desirable Criteria: A recognised teaching qualification or PGCE or UUJ Certificate in teaching (CIT) A minimum of 1 year working with unemployed and young school leavers Experience reaching qualification attainment targets For more information, or a full job description/person specification, please contact the Human Resources Department Tel: (028) 9084 8494 or email: recruit@brysongroup.org Closing date for receipt of completed applications is: Monday 7th July at 6pm
Technician Demonstratorx Posts
The post-holder will provide technical workshop/salon/laboratory assistance to lecturers in support of the education and training of students and trainees within all curricular areas. These posts are full-time permanent positions within the College. Closing date for applications is Wednesday 16th July 2025 at 12noon. Please note all correspondance will be sent from recruitment@src.ac.uk. Please check your mailbox including any spam folders regularly. College benefits include: Competitive Salary, Excellent Pension Benefits, Generous Annual Leave Entitlement, Family & Work Life Balance entitlements and much more.
Trainee Accountant
The post-holder will work under the direction and guidance of the Financial / Management Accountant to ensure the provision of an efficient and effective finance service and will report through the Financial / Management Accountant to the Deputy Head of Finance. The post holder will commit to becoming a fully qualified Accountant. The College will support as required through day release, course fees, books and travel. This post is a permanent position within the College. Closing date for applications is Wednesday 16th July 2025 at 12noon. Please note all correspondance will be sent from recruitment@src.ac.uk. Please check your mailbox including any spam folders regularly. College benefits include: Competitive Salary, Excellent Pension Benefits, Generous Annual Leave Entitlement, Family & Work Life Balance entitlements and much more.
Learning Support Mentor Register
The Learning Support Mentor will have responsibility for providing 1:1 mentoring support to students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities. The Learning Support Mentor will provide support, study guidance, motivation, and guidance to help students overcome obstacles to their learning as a result of their learning difficulty and/or disability, such as specific literacy difficulties, Autism or Asperger’s Syndrome, mental health difficulties or mobility difficulties. * This is an application to the Permanent Learning Support Register. Applicants have the potential to be offered up to 36 hours per week during term time. Student requirements are confirmed following an initial needs assessment with the Learning Support Manager / Co-ordinator at any point in the academic year. Staff will be given an indication of hours at the commencement of their role and they are likely to remain for the remainder of beginning of the academic year; these are likely to be reviewed to meet the needs of new referrals as the academic year progresses. This post is a permanent casual contract within the College. Closing date for applications is Wednesday 16th July 2025 at 12noon. Please note all correspondance will be sent from recruitment@src.ac.uk. Please check your mailbox including any spam folders regularly.
Night Loader
Summary: The primary role of the Night Loader is to assist with the Loading, unloading, preparing of Delivery Vehicles for our Drivers. This will involve manual work of loading the delivery vehicles with our products. Key Accountabilities: · Assisting with the Loading and unloading of delivery vehicles with stock · Preparing of delivery vehicles with Delivery Drivers · Order picking · Maintain communication with operations supervisors/managers · Always follow QA Food Segregation and health and safety standards · Health and Safety of yourself and others around you · Ensuring that you keep good relationships with your team members · Reporting damages, accidents and issues relating to Food Safety · Hygiene in your department and good housekeeping, Clean as you go Requirements: · Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral. · Excellent organizational, prioritization, self-motivation, and problem resolution skills. · Must exhibit a high level of endurance, energy and desire to successfully perform in the position. · Ability to effectively listen, understand and respond positively to requests with the appropriate sense of urgency. · Ability to adapt to changing assignments and multiple priorities/tasks. · Ability to prioritize work and perform well under pressure while successfully meeting key deadlines. · Ability to interact effectively as a member of a team and work collaboratively with other departments. · Equally comfortable working on own initiative or to a predefined process. Core Competencies: · Understanding Your Customers – acts as a role model in personal approach to internal and external customer goals. Takes time to understand the underlying needs of the stakeholders beyond those initially expressed. · Flexibility & Adaptability – Demonstrates understanding of how change impacts people. Anticipates resistance to change and works to support effective change initiatives. · Building Effective Relationships – Is a role model for maintaining constructive and effective relationships with others across departments and other boundaries. Demonstrates effective communication techniques and skills and is seen as a team player. · Communication & Listening – Exceptional communication skills – writes and speaks clearly in a variety of communication settlings and style. · Successfully delivers messages to all levels of the business and stakeholders achieving the desired effect. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Social Care Worker
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES –WEST REGION POSTS: 4 X PERMANENT PART-TIME SOCIAL CARE WORKERS STROKESTOWN ADULT SERVICES (Strokestown, Tulsk, Elphin and Ballinagare) Job ID: 81736 A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. Locum Social Care Worker roles are also available. Location: Strokestown Adult Services (Strokestown, Tulsk, Elphin and Ballinagare Areas). Staff allocation could be either within residential/respite/day settings or in community services or in an individual’s own home. The appointee will initially commence working in one particular area of the Strokestown Adult services and this work location may change due to future service needs. The Role: Social Care Workers fulfil a key worker supportive and advocative role for individuals supported by the service. The Social Care Worker role is to support the person in all aspects of their life focusing on the individual’s ability and promoting independence and development of skills at all times. The Social Care Worker will assist and support people who use the service with development of their individual person centred plans and the achievement of associated outcomes, and critically, will support people who use the service to make informed choices and fulfil their potential. They will encourage participation in the community through inclusive and creative thinking, seek opportunities for new experiences and encourage positive risk taking in leading to informed choices. The successful candidate will provide leadership and supervision at a local level, ensuring the service delivered is person-centred. Qualifications: All posts are based on a 14-day duty roster. The successful candidates may be required to work to accommodate an integrated day service, with weekend work, some split duty hours, public holidays, evening/night duty and sleep-ins 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: 22 days per annum (pro-rata for part-time), i.e. 8.46 hours per 100 hours worked. Appropriate service related leave will be granted after 5 and 10 years’ service respectively. Remuneration: Department of Health Social Care Worker salary scale as at 01/03/2025 apply: €39,951 x 11 increments - €55,049 per annum (pro-rata for part-time). A long service increment €56,089 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) 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. Salary quoted is based on a 39 hour working week. The successful candidate will be granted incremental credit subject to satisfactory verification of previous public sector service. Tenure: A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent permanent, temporary or fixed term Social Care Worker appointments within the Strokestown Adult Service location may be offered over the next 6 to 12 months. Full Job Description attached Informal enquiries to Patricia Coleman, Area Manager 087 1447954 or Stephen Skelly, Service Coordinator on 087 0560474 Closing date for receipt of completed application form /CV’s on-line is 5pm, 9th July 2025 Interview date is scheduled for 21st July 2025 The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an equal opportunities employer
Care Worker, Nights, Copelands
Care Worker Nights - Copelands Location: Copelands, 97 Donaghadee Road, Millisle, BT22 2BZ Salary: £23,802.48 per annum based on 36hrs per week Contract: Permanent Work hours: 36 hours per week – 3 x 12 hour shifts or 24 hrs per week - 2x 12 hour shifts Please note we do not offer sponsorship for these roles. Your new role You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide the high quality care to our residents. Using a person-centered approach you will support a wide variety of residents with all aspects of their day to day living, including social and physical activities, personal care, mobility, and mealtimes. What we can offer you Please see attached job description and specification for further details BCM is an Equal Opportunity Employer We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Team Leader
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES – WEST REGION POST OF: PERMANENT FULL-TIME TEAM LEADER (CNM1) CHILDREN’S SERVICES ROSCOMMON JOB REF: 81120 A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. Brothers of Charity Services Ireland – West Region, Children’s Services provide Centre-based respite and community-based outreach services using a person-centered approach to meet the needs of children with Intellectual Disabilities. The vision of the service is to support children to achieve a full and valued life in their local community. Our aim is to provide a quality service that promotes the independence and potential of each individual we support at all stages of their lives. We wish to recruit innovative, creative and motivated people who will relish the opportunity to assist in achieving this vision as part of a team. We are looking for people who will be flexible and adapt to the needs of particular individuals they support and are open to change. The Role: The successful candidate will have a pivotal role in managing the day to day delivery of services. The CNM1 must provide leadership in the development of the service in line with Personal Outcomes Measures and future service requirements. The Cnm1 must be familiar with Tusla Childcare regulations 2016 and be the person in charge of the service, Ensuring the holistic wellbeing of children and have excellent communication skills linking with families and members of the MDT. Location: Lean Ar Aghaidh Early childhood service is located in Roxboro Roscommon. It provides a specialised preschool service to children between the ages of 3 to 5 years with an Intellectual disability; some children may have an additional physical disability, complex medical, Sensory or behavioural needs. Reporting/Responsible to: Service Coordinator /Area Manager. Working With: • Children and families; • Educators, Teachers, Special Needs Assistants and Support Workers; • Children’s Disability Network Teams; • Family Support Team. Qualifications: • Candidates must have - A current Live Register Certificate from the NMBI (An Bord Altranais) is an essential requirement; RNID/RMHN qualification is desirable. • Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years post qualification experience gained in services for people with intellectual disabilities. Experience working with children with autism, complex medical needs/sensory needs and supporting positive behaviour is an advantage. • A full clean manual Driving Licence, which qualifies you to drive manual transmission vehicles on Irish Roads is an essential requirement. It may also 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. Experience: • Candidates must have experience of leading and supporting a team. • Candidates must demonstrate leadership and planning skills, along with the ability to set, action and follow through with identifying goals for each individual child in partnership with parents. • Candidates must have the ability to exercise good judgement, discretion, confidentiality, be creative, self-motivated, communicate effectively in both written and verbal forms, and co-operate in a team environment with a person-centred philosophy. • Candidates must promote a welcoming positive atmosphere for staff, children and visitors who use the building. • Candidates must set a quality standard in accordance with Tusla regulations that satisfy inspections. • Candidates must have a full clean driving licence. • Fluency in verbal and written English is an essential requirement of this post. 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: 60 hours a fortnight based on a 5 day duty roster. 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: 25 days pro-rata per annum. Appropriate service related leave will be granted after 5 and 10 years’ service respectively. Annual leave must be planned in advance with your manager and in line to ensure appropriate/adequate cover is provided for the service. Remuneration: Department of Health Clinical Nurse Manager 1 salary scale (01/03/2025) - €56,081 x 7 increments - €66,045 pro-rata per annum. 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. Informal enquiries to Margaret Hannon, Children’s Service Coordinator Roscommon Services 0873804106. Closing date for receipt of completed application forms/CV’s online is 5pm on Friday 4th July, 2025. Interviews for this post will take place on Tuesday 15th July 2025. The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an equal opportunities employer.
