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CHW Senior Medical Officer Older People's Services
Senior Medical Officer Oifigeach Leighis, Sinsearach Older People’s Services, HSE West and North West Community Services Job Specification & Terms and Conditions Job Title, Grade Code Senior Medical Officer (Oifigeach Leighis, Sinsearch) Older People’s Services ,HSE West and North West Community Services (Grade Code: 183T) Remuneration The salary scale for the post is at 01/08/2025: €95,845-€98,563-€101,316-€104,039-€106,766-€109,539- €112,091-€114,646 LSIs New appointees to any grade start at the minimum point of the scale. Incremental credit will be applied for recognised relevant service in Ireland and abroad (Department of Health Circular 2/2011). Incremental credit is normally granted on appointment, in respect of previous experience in the Civil Service, Local Authorities, Health Service and other Public Service Bodies and Statutory Agencies 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/ Campaign Reference CHW145SM25 Closing Date Monday 15th of December 2025 at 12 noon. Proposed Interview Date (s) As soon as possible after closing date Taking up Appointment A start date will be indicated at job offer stage. Location of Post There are currently two whole-time permanent vacancies for Senior Medical Officer available in: Joe and Helen O’Toole Community Nursing Unit in Tuam. Balllinasloe Community Nursing Unit A panel may be created for Senior Medical Officer (Older People’s Services) for Older People’s Services, Galway/Mayo/Roscommon from which from which all current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full time or part time duration for the post of Senior Medical Officer, (Older People’s Services) (Galway/Mayo/Roscommon) may be filled. Informal Enquiries For informal enquiries for further information about the role or to arrange a site visit. Contact; Jarlath Keady, Service Manager, Older Persons Residential Email: david.keady@hse.ie Phone Number: 087 281 2251 Sini Vargehese Email: Sini.Varghese2@hse.ie Phone Number: 086 6069365 Details of Service Older Persons Residential Services within the North, North West Regional Health Area promotes and engages in a person-centred approach to caring for the older person. The services incorporated into the Senior Medical Officer role include: Care of residents in respite/short term care/palliative care and continuing care services. The philosophy is to embrace a positive and empowering approach to later life. All services support and promote independence, health and wellbeing and aim to provide a safe and therapeutic environment where privacy, dignity and confidentiality are respected and actively promoted. Reporting Relationship The Senior Medical officer will report operationally to the Director of Nursing and Grade 8 residential Services manager Purpose of the Post To provide appropriate medical care and governance for residents/patients, which will be reflected in the medical care plan and, when appropriate, will include palliative and end of life medical management. The senior medical officer will ensure compliance with the medical review process as outlined in the Health Act 2007, Care and Welfare Regulations for Older People living in Designated centre. This will include medical reviews as required, four monthly medical reviews and a full review of all prescribed medications and the completion of a new/revised medication/prescription charts as required as to ensure compliance with hospital/national policies and in keeping with best practice. Principal Duties and Responsibilities Operational ● To attend the CNU Monday – Friday ensuring that patients/residents are admitted daily as required. The Medical officer will also attend the unit daily to do medical reviews/drug kardex etc as required. (As the service is in a transitional state 7/7 admissions may be required going forward. If required the medical officer will assist in obtaining a functional solution which allows 7/7 admissions. ● To attend at the CNU in emergencies when requested to do so by the Director of Nursing/Designated Officer. To be available at other times as the condition of the residents may render necessary. ● Out of hours the Senior Medical officer must have the appropriate arrangements in place to manage out of hours residents care need ● To act as Senior Medical Officer to the CNUs and to be responsible for the continuing medical care of the residents by: ● Visiting on a scheduled basis and addressing all medical needs of the residents. ● Ensuring that each resident is seen and assessed as frequently as their condition requires. ● Maintaining appropriate clinical records in respect of all the residents in the CNU and ensuring that these are updated on a regular basis. ● Giving all necessary directions as to the classification and treatment of each of the residents in the CNUs. ● Assessing referrals for respite/short term care in consultation with nursing personnel. ● Carrying out regular reviews of the residents and their medication three monthly and re-write drug charts six monthly and attending multidisciplinary team meetings if required. ● To act as a Senior Medical Officer to the CNU and to be responsible for the continuing medical care of patients as dictated by patient needs. ● To be responsible for meeting the needs of the full range of services provided from the CNU for all the residents. These may presently include or may include in the future: ● Continuing care / Long stay residents ● Assessment/rehabilitation/convalescent beds ● Respite care ● Dementia care ● Palliative care ● Day care unit ● Psychiatry of later life. Clinical ● Where relevant, work and liaise with the Consultant Physician/Geriatrician and or Consultant Psychiatrist (Later Life/Old Age/Medical) and other staff. ● To attend for the admission of new residents and review as required. ● Discussing the management of individual residents. ● Developing care programmes for individual residents. ● Assisting with the development of admission policies for the CNUs and medical management policies generally. ● To co-operate in the development and maintenance of policies, practices and procedures associated with the prescribing of drugs and administration of drugs consistent with legal provision and regulations. ● Providing on-going primary medical cover for residents under the care of the Consultant Psychiatrist of later life and/or other Consultants in the acute services. ● To view and carry out the medical certification of cause of death of residents before the resident is removed from the CNU. ● To liaise with the coroner as required when cause of death is not defined. ● To implement infection control and hygiene standards in the prevention of cross infection. ● To participate as required in meetings with: ● The clinical team managing the residents in the CNUs. ● Management or nursing staff associated with the management and development of services for CNUs and to promote an interdisciplinary approach to care. ● Have a working knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards & Regulations as they apply to the role for example, National Standards for Residential Care Settings for Older People in Ireland, Standards for Healthcare, National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections, Hygiene Standards etc. ● To support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service. Administrative ● To work with the Director of Nursing/Designated Officer in all necessary matters affecting the general efficiency of the CNUs. ● To maintain such records and furnish such reports as may be required by the Health Service Executive from time to time. ● To co-operate with any service restructuring for the CNUs including such areas as admissions/discharges policy and planning initiatives proposed to promote and develop the integration of services provided in accordance with National and Health Service Executive. ● To promote and develop the efficient and effective use of drugs, equipment, consumables etc. in the delivery of services including participating in initiatives undertaken in these areas. ● To attend management team meetings associated with the management and development of the service for the CNUs. ● To co-operate with the development, introduction and operation of new technology in the services. ● To notify the Director of Public Health of any case of infectious or suspected infectious disease in the CNUs and to furnish him/her with such particulars as he/she may require in regard to each such case. In conjunction with the Director of Public Health to carry out such preventative measures e.g. immunisation, vaccination, etc. as may be necessary. ● To furnish, on request, to a Registered Medical Practitioner authorised by the Health Service Executive or the Minister, the clinical details regarding any person who is or has been under his/her care in the CNUs, on production of the written consent of the person (or the written consent of the person’s representative or next of kin). Whenever the Minister is of the opinion that it would not be in the interest of the common good to seek such consent and he certifies accordingly, the officer shall furnish the required information to a registered medical practitioner authorised by the Minister. Where, however, the officer is of the opinion that the nature of the case is such that he/she should inform the person of the requirement by the Minister, he/she shall be at liberty to do so. It is not intended that this requirement will operate in a manner which would detract from the person’s character or reputation. ● To examine any person referred to him/her by the Health Service Executive for examination and furnish to the Health Service Executive a full report of his/her findings on such examination, or the submission of such report, in which event the officer shall notify the HSE. ● To issue to or in respect of any resident under his/her care in the CNUs, without payment by or on behalf of the resident, or by the Health Service Executive, any certificates which might reasonably be required by such resident in regard to the state of his/her health in connection with his/her normal employment or his/her entitlement to benefit under any scheme of Social Insurance or Assistance. ● To report to the Director of Nursing/Designated Officer any matter, which he/she considers is adversely affecting the wellbeing of residents in the CNUs. ● To perform such other duties appropriate to his/her office as may be assigned to him/her by the General Manager from time to time. ● Have knowledge of National policies relating to care of the older persons. ● To 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 · Participate in continuing professional development · Encourage ongoing training and development · Undertake audit · Work with the Principal Medical Officer and other staff in the Department of Community Health to foster a positive learning environment · Participate in ongoing training programmes as required and as appropriate Risk, Health & Safety · Promote a safe working environment in accordance with Health and Safety legislation · Be aware of and implement agreed policies, procedures and safe professional practice by adhering to relevant legislation, regulations and standards · Actively participate in risk management issues, identify risks and take responsibility for appropriate action · Report any adverse incidents in accordance with organisational guidelines Management · Participate in the development and implementation of targets and plans for the Department of Community Health and help review progress and performance against those targets · Participate in and co-operate with the development of appropriate information systems and information technology systems relevant to the provision of community medical services within the care group · 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 etcand comply with associated HSE protocols for implementing and maintaining these standards as appropriate to the role. · To support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service. The above Job Specification is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to them from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. Eligibility Criteria Qualifications and/ or experience Candidates must have at the latest date of application: - 1. Professional Qualifications, Experience etc. Candidates must, on the latest date for receiving completed applications for the post: (i) Be a medical practitioner who is registered other than provisionally or temporarily on the Register of Medical Practitioners for Ireland or is entitled to be so registered. AND (ii) Possess a Masters in Public Health / Diploma in Public Health and /or equivalent qualification. Examples would include: (i) MSc in Community Health (ii) Masters in Community Child Health (UK) (iii) Membership of the Faculty of Public Health Medicine (Ireland or UK) (iv) Membership of the Irish College of General Practitioners (v) Membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners (UK) (vi) Membership of the Royal College of Physicians (Ireland or UK) (vii) Membership of the Faculty of Paediatrics (Ireland or UK) (viii) Membership of the Faculty of Occupational Health (Ireland or UK) AND (iii) Have had, since becoming entitled to full registration, at least five years satisfactory experience in the practice of the medical profession. Please note that appointment to and continuation in posts that require statutory registration is dependent upon the post holder maintaining annual registration in the relevant division of the register maintained by the Medical Council of Ireland . 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 knowledge/experience in General Practice, working with Older people Other requirements specific to the post Access to appropriate transport to fulfil the requirements 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. OR (iii) Suitably qualified, non-resident non-EEA citizens. The HSE welcomes applications from suitably qualified, non-resident non-EEA citizens, and will support successful candidates in their application for a Work Permit, as applicable. Read more about Department of Enterprise, Trade & Employment Work Permits . To qualify candidates must be eligible by the closing date of the campaign. Skills, competencies and/or knowledge The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate the following attributes: Professional/Clinical Knowledge · Demonstrate excellent track record in community medicine and a demonstrable commitment to best practice · Demonstrate the capacity to manage the service in an effective and resourceful manner within a model of person-centred care. · Demonstrate a high level of clinical and professional knowledge relevant to the role. · Demonstrate a high degree of commitment, professionalism and dedication to the philosophy of quality health care provision. Planning and Organising Resources · Demonstrate ability to plan, organise and deliver services in an efficient, effective and resourceful manner, within a model of patient centred care and value for money · Demonstrate ability to manage deadlines and effectively handle multiple tasks · Demonstrate ability to adapt to changing sets of demands / work environment. Building and Maintaining Relationships: Leadership, Managing People and Team Skills · Demonstrate ability to build strong relationships and networks at all levels within and outside the organisation. · Demonstrate effective leadership and team skills including the ability to work in a multi-disciplinary environment. · Demonstrate flexibility and openness to change and ability to lead and support others in a changing environment · Demonstrate ability to manage, motivate and develop staff to maximize performance at work · Demonstrate the ability to foster a learning culture amongst staff and colleagues to drive continuous improvement in services to patients. · Demonstrate ability to work effectively with multi-disciplinary teams · Ability to influence others. Commitment to Quality Service · Demonstrate understanding of, and commitment to, the underpinning requirements and key processes in providing quality patient centred care · Demonstrate an ability to monitor and evaluate service performance and levels of care Evaluating Information and Judging Situations · Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills including the ability to evaluate information and make effective decisions especially with regard to service delivery. Communication and Interpersonal Skills · Display effective interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills including skills in multi-disciplinary working and the ability to collaborate with colleagues, families, etc ; the ability to give constructive feedback · Demonstrate competency in general use of information technology-computers, office functions, internet for research purposes, email, preparation of presentation materials etc. Campaign Specific Selection Process Ranking/Shortlisting / Interview A ranking and or shortlisting exercise may be carried out based on information supplied in your application form. The criteria for ranking and or shortlisting are based on the requirements of the post as outlined in the eligibility criteria and skills, competencies and/or knowledge section of this job specification. Therefore, it is very important that you think about your experience in light of those requirements. Failure to include information regarding these requirements may result in you not progressing 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. Read more about the HSE’s commitment to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion 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. Senior Medical Officer Oifigeach Leighis, Sinsearach Older People’s Services, HSE West and North West Community Services Terms and Conditions of Employment Tenure The current vacancies available are permanent and whole-time. The post is pensionable. A panel may be created from which permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part time duration may be filled. The tenure of these posts will be indicated at “expression of interest” stage. 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. 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/ Remuneration The salary scale for the post is at 01/08/2025: €95,845-€98,563-€101,316-€104,039-€106,766-€109,539- €112,091-€114,646 LSIs New appointees to any grade start at the minimum point of the scale. Incremental credit will be applied for recognised relevant service in Ireland and abroad (Department of Health Circular 2/2011). Incremental credit is normally granted on appointment, in respect of previous experience in the Civil Service, Local Authorities, Health Service and other Public Service Bodies and Statutory Agencies 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/ 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. In the HSE, all Mandated Persons under the Children First Act 2015 are appointed as Designated Officers under the Protections for Persons Reporting Child Abuse Act 1998. You should check Schedule 2 of the Children First Act 2015 to see if you are a Mandated Person, and therefore a HSE Designated Officer, and be familiar with the related roles and legal responsibilities. Visit HSE Children First for further information, guidance and resources. Infection Control Have a working knowledge of Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply to the role for example, Standards for Healthcare, National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections, Hygiene Standards etc. and comply with associated HSE protocols for implementing and maintaining these standards as appropriate to the role. Health & Safety It is the responsibility of line managers to ensure that the management of safety, health and welfare is successfully integrated into all activities undertaken within their area of responsibility, so far as is reasonably practicable. Line managers are named and roles and responsibilities detailed in the relevant Site Specific Safety Statement (SSSS). Key responsibilities include: · Developing a SSSS for the department/service[1], as applicable, based on the identification of hazards and the assessment of risks, and reviewing/updating same on a regular basis (at least annually) and in the event of any significant change in the work activity or place of work. · Ensuring that Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) is integrated into day-to-day business, providing Systems Of Work (SOW) that are planned, organised, performed, maintained, and revised as appropriate, and ensuring that all safety related records are maintained and available for inspection. · Consulting and communicating with staff and safety representatives on OSH matters. · Ensuring a training needs assessment (TNA) is undertaken for employees, facilitating their attendance at statutory OSH training, and ensuring records are maintained for each employee. · Ensuring that all incidents occurring within the relevant department/service are appropriately managed and investigated in accordance with HSE procedures[2]. · Seeking advice from health and safety professionals through the National Health and Safety Function Helpdesk as appropriate. · Reviewing the health and safety performance of the ward/department/service and staff through, respectively, local audit and performance achievement meetings for example. Note : Detailed roles and responsibilities of Line Managers are outlined in local SSSS. Ethics in Public Office 1995 and 2001 Positions remunerated at or above the minimum point of the Grade VIII salary scale are designated positions under Section 18 of the Ethics in Public Office Act 1995. Any person appointed to a designated position must comply with the requirements of the Ethics in Public Office Acts 1995 and 2001 as outlined below: A) In accordance with Section 18 of the Ethics in Public Office Act 1995, a person holding such a post is required to prepare and furnish an annual statement of any interests which could materially influence the performance of the official functions of the post. This annual statement of interest should be submitted to the Chief Executive Officer not later than 31st January in the following year. B) In addition to the annual statement, a person holding such a post is required, whenever they are performing a function as an employee of the HSE and have actual knowledge, or a connected person, has a material interest in a matter to which the function relates, provide at the time a statement of the facts of that interest. A person holding such a post should provide such statement to the Chief Executive Officer. The function in question cannot be performed unless there are compelling reasons to do so and, if this is the case, those compelling reasons must be stated in writing and must be provided to the Chief Executive Officer. C) A person holding such a post is required under the Ethics in Public Office Acts 1995 and 2001 to act in accordance with any guidelines or advice published or given by the Standards in Public Office Commission. Guidelines for public servants on compliance with the provisions of the Ethics in Public Office Acts 1995 and 2001 are available on the Standards Commission’s website https://www.sipo.ie/ . [1] A template SSSS and guidelines are available on the National Health and Safety Function, here: https://www.hse.ie/eng/staff/safetywellbeing/about%20us/ 2 See link on health and safety web-pages to latest Incident Management Policy
Receptionist
Main Purpose of Job: We are currently recruiting for a Receptionist within Connolly Motor Group, Mercedes-Benz Galway on a full-time capacity. The successful candidate will be required to work Monday to Friday and the occasional Saturday cover. The role: The successful candidate will be required to work as part of the team, to continuously deliver the highest level of satisfaction to internal and external customers. This will require you to be the face of the Group, welcoming customers, suppliers and visitors to our showroom. The role involves working closely with the Sales, Services and Parts teams. Role Responsibilities:
Facilities and Properties Manager
EZ Living Furniture was founded in Galway in 1998. We are the largest independent furniture retailer serving the Island of Ireland, as well as a full online shopping experience offering delivery throughout Ireland and the UK. Over 400 people are currently building their careers with us. We have a fantastic opportunity, Nationwide Facilities and Property Manager, based in our head office in Galway. The Facilities Manager is responsible for facilities maintenance and oversight of all our 25 group locations as well as new sites, ensuring that the premises are safe and functional, while collaborating with store and warehouse managers across the group to ensure maintenance efficiency. The role entails, but is not limited to the following tasks:
Domestic Porter
Remuneration The salary scale for the post as of the 01/08/2025: €35,547 37,409 38,528 39,294 39,958 40,816 41,340 42,233 43,150 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. Purpose of the Post The provision of a high-quality domestic Porter service to all patients which includes catering, cleaning and portering duties, in line with hospital and national infection control policies, HACCP and Environmental Health Office regulations. Principal Duties and Responsibilities 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 Region’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 Candidates must on the closing date · Have 2nd level education to Junior Certificate Level at a minimum, which includes pass in 5 subjects. Or · Have completed a relevant examination at a comparable standard in any equivalent examination in another jurisdiction And · Have 1 year continuous relevant employment in a household/ catering environment in a healthcare setting i.e. Hospital/ Nursing Home/ Day Care Facility or in the hospitality sector within the last 3 years And · Possess a competent level of spoken and written English to compile HACCP/HIQA documents. 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 Other requirements specific to the post · Flexibility with regards to working hours to meet the demands of the service as post operates 24/7 Skills, competencies and/or knowledge Demonstrates the following : Knowledge · Demonstrate evidence of knowledge of EHO, HIQA and HACCP regulations and the requirements in this role to adhere to same. · Demonstrate knowledge to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the role · 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 · Demonstrate knowledge of the basic food hygiene. Teamwork · Demonstrate ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team. · Demonstrate motivation and an innovative approach to job. · Demonstrate ability to present a neat and tidy appearance · Demonstrate ability to carry out instructions and appreciate the importance of providing quality care to patients. Planning and Organising · Demonstrate evidence of ability to plan 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 ability to work on own initiative · Demonstrate ability to work under pressure Quality & Patient/ Customer Focus · Demonstrate a focus on quality · Demonstrate evidence of ability to empathise with and treat patients, relatives and colleagues with dignity and respect. · 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
Marketing Manager
Role Overview This is a role for an ambitious marketing professional seeking real purpose and impact, working with a company that provides essential services to families across Ireland. As Marketing Manager, you will drive our growth strategy during a period of significant expansion, leading the team and external partners across brand development, communications, digital, PR, and paid media. About Resilience Since 2011, Resilience Healthcare, a high-growth Irish-owned company, has led the way in delivering essential disability services to families and individuals nationwide. Our 3x/10x plan aims to support three times more people while creating ten times the positive impact in the communities we serve and the world around us. Location: Hybrid (Resilience HQ, Ennis, Co. Clare)(Successful candidate can be based in Mid West, South or South East) Contract Type: Full-time, permanent Hours: Mon–Thu 08:45–17:30 | Fri 08:45–16:30 Benefits Resilience Healthcare is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Clinical Nurse Manager II, Special Care Baby Unit
Please download and submit application form for this exciting role through the Rezoomo website (Using Google Chrome) ***CV's not accepted for this campaign*** Application Form Only 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, Whole 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: Ms. Deirdre Naughton Director of Midwifery, Portiuncula University Hospital. E-mail: deirdrep.naughton@hse.ie Phone Number: 090 962 4688 Closing Date: 10.00am Friday 12th of December 2025 Location of Post Special Care Baby Unit, Maternity Department, Portiuncula University Hospital Ballinasloe, Co Galway There is one Permanent 1 WTE position working 37.5 hours per week. A panel may be created from which permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part time duration may be filled Initial assignment will be to Portiuncula University Hospital. The successful candidate may be required to work in any service area within the vicinity as the need arises. Please ensure you read the instructions for the completion of this Application Form and complete all areas, in full. Failure to complete all areas of the Application Form will result in you not being brought forward to the interview stage of the selection process Attachments See below
Dispensing Optician
Specsavers in Knocknacarra are looking for an experienced or newly qualified Dispensing Optician to join them. The focus at this store, is about pulling together and working as a team to ensure that our valued patients have an excellent experience. Become our new Dispensing Optician at Specsavers in Knocknacarra - a Brand New store looking to build a great reputation for staff progression and the very highest standards of customer care. What’s on Offer? We’re fully equipped with 3 test rooms, the latest clinical technology (including OCT), and a team of 25 – which includes fully trained optical assistants, so everything is in place to let you focus on what you do best. What we’re looking for Alongside being a qualified and CORU registered DOO, the right person for this position will be confident, possess a strong worth ethic and a willingness to succeed. You’ll be passionate about your job and enjoy a fast-paced environment. We are looking for a Dispensing Optician who will go the extra mile for our customers and someone who encourages their colleagues to do the same. In summary, we’re looking for a high calibre resident DO to join us and assist in driving this excellent practice forward. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Trainee Optical Assistant
So, you’re a proactive people person, passionate about retail and offering the best customer service? Sounds like you’d be a great fit here. So, if you’ve ever considered a career in optics, this Trainee Optical Assistant role could be perfect for you. As a Trainee Optical Assistant, you don’t need to have previous experience, you just need to be prepared to create an outstanding store environment for both our customers and our team, making sure every patient receives the best care in our stores. We aren’t looking for people with years of experience and heaps of qualifications, just passionate, hard-workers ready to confidently welcome and help customers as they walk through our doors. And once you’ve found your feet as a Trainee Optical Assistant, you don’t just have to stop there. We have plenty of professional training and development in other business areas, as well as the support of experienced Opticians and Technicians supporting you on your journey. So, whatever you want your career to look like, you can bring it to life at Specsavers. Our store Specsavers Tuam is a community driven store that actively participates with charities and community initiatives alike. What’s on Offer? As well as all the support you need and great training and development opportunities, we have a whole load of benefits on offer for you to enjoy. These include: CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Clinical Nurse Manager
Please download and submit application form for this exciting role through the Rezoomo website (Using Google Chrome) ***CV's not accepted for this campaign*** Application Form Only For Eligibility Criteria and further information on this post, please view the attached job specification below. Grade Code: 233X County: Galway Hse Area: HSE West and North West Region Staff Category: Nursing & Midwifery Contract Type: Specified Purpose, Whole 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: Name: Orla Nolan Job Title: Assistant Director of Nursing, Portiuncula University Hospital Telephone: 0909625150 Email: orla.nolan3@hse.ie Closing Date: 10.00am Tuesday 9th of December 2025 Location of Post: Portiuncula University Hospital, Ballinasloe, West and North West Health Region. There is currently one specified purpose whole-time post available for temporary assignment. 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 3, Emergency Department & Acute Medical Assessment Unit, Portiuncula University Hospital, Galway, from which current and future permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full time or part time duration may be filled. Purpose of the Post: To provide professional / clinical leadership in the Emergency Department (Adult and Paediatrics’) and Acute Medical Assessment Unit. To oversee the management of resources including staffing and staff development. To facilitate communication across the healthcare teams. Please ensure you read the instructions for the completion of this Application Form and complete all areas, in full. Failure to complete all areas of the Application Form will result in you not being brought forward to the interview stage of the selection process. Attachments See below
