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Sort by: relevance | dateGrade VII ICT Modern Workplace Test Lead
Job Objectives Main Duties and Responsibilities The role requires an experienced Test Lead with a strong technical background in an ICT environment. 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. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Social Worker
Principal Duties and Responsibilities The Senior Medical Social Worker will: · Deliver a quality service to patients/service users ensuring professional standards are maintained in accordance with the requirements as set out by CORU https://coru.ie/files-education/scwrb-standards-of-proficiency-for-social-care-workers.pdf · Ensure the delivery of social work services is in accordance with CORU’s Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics for the Social Work profession, relevant legislation and HSE policies, procedures, guidelines and protocols. · Work as part of a MDT/FIT team, and advising on assessment outcomes, contributing to treatment planning and decision making, in order to deliver a high quality intervention/care plan for patients. · Provide psychosocial assessment, support and counselling for patients within the Frailty pathway. · Incorporate Social Work values and ethical principles in planning, developing, implementing and reviewing interventions. · Ensure the promotion of the social model of care and recognition of the social determinants of health and well-being. · Take direct responsibility for a defined caseload as required, in particular cases that require a high level of experience and expertise. · Undertake comprehensive assessment and engagement in discharge care planning processes to ensure the patient’s psychosocial and emotional needs are addressed in a timely manner before discharge, and ensuring the patient has an appropriate level of support for their needs within their family and community services. · Carry out psychosocial assessments where social issues are a factor in illness. · Develop effective working relationships with and between individual, different agencies, community resources and other professionals. · Ensure the necessary liaison and cooperation with members of the multidisciplinary teams in the hospital and in consultation with them, arrange/attend for case conferences as appropriate. · Liaise with community services, statutory and voluntary agencies and professionals ensuring that patients, current and aftercare needs are met in the community. · Contribute to the care, support and protection of people who are at risk to themselves or others. · Assist with psychosocial problems, etc., referring to the appropriate agencies and advocating on behalf of the patient as needed. · Ensure the implementation of models of best practice / evidence based practice. · Ensure compliance with professional standards, ethical principles and relevant legislation. · Ensure the delivery of social work services in accordance with legislation, policies and procedures, guidelines and protocols. · Ensure the implementation of models of best practice / evidence based practice. · Be responsible for the provision of a high quality Social Work input and carry out clinical and educational duties as required. · Carry out responsibilities for Senior Medical Social Worker within the Social Work Department as agreed by the Social Work Team Leader. · Provide professional supervision for staff grade social workers. · Mentor less experienced staff, assisting in the development and implementation of induction programmes and taking a lead role in the supervision of social work students. · Provide expert clinical leadership in medical social work for other health and social care professionals within SUH. · Maintain high standards of clinical practice within this area through recording accurate statistical data, clinical evaluation, audit opportunities and evidence-based practice. · Contribute to the education and implementation of guidelines and pathways in accordance with emerging developments, legislation and policies within the hospital and within the field of social work, as designated by the Social Work Team Leader. · Work in conjunction with Social Work Team Leader in coordinating and developing the service to meet the needs of patients and the objectives of the service. · Engage in research, education and training to ensure the development and continuity of high clinical standards. · Contribute to the development, and evaluation of the social work service, as deemed necessary to meet service objectives and KPIs. · Ensure anti-discriminatory practice and cultural competence, at individual and service levels. · Actively participate as a member of the relevant team / service in team building and change management initiatives. · Attend case conferences, meetings court, tribunals etc. as required. · Participate in working groups / committees. · Keep Line Manager fully informed and up-to-date on all significant matters. · Carry out other duties appropriate to the office assigned by the Team Leader. The Social Worker, Senior Medical will: Professional / Clinical · Deliver a quality service to patients/service users ensuring professional standards are maintained in accordance with the requirements as set out by CORU https://coru.ie/files-education/scwrb-standards-of-proficiency-for-social-care-workers.pdf · Ensure the delivery of social work services is in accordance with CORU’s Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics for the Social Work profession, relevant legislation and HSE policies, procedures, guidelines and protocols. · Incorporate Social Work values and ethical principles in planning, developing, implementing and reviewing interventions. · Ensure the promotion of the social model of care and recognition of the social determinants of health and well-being. · Ensure the implementation of models of best practice / evidence based practice. · Be responsible for the management of the day-to-day provision of the social work service in conjunction with other Senior Medical Social Worker(s). · Take direct responsibility for a defined caseload as required, in particular cases that require a high level of experience and expertise. · Provide a comprehensive social work service to patients and families, to include psycho-social assessment, intervention, discharge planning and follow up or referral on, as required, to statutory and / or voluntary services. · Provide an initial assessment service to all care groups and develop referral procedures with community and other networked services. · Make it possible for clients / service users to advocate for their own needs, or where appropriate advocate on behalf of service users. · Ensure the delivery of social work services in an integrated and multidisciplinary manner with a range of statutory and voluntary groups and organisations. Develop effective working relationships with and between individual, different agencies, community resources and other professionals. · Formulate discharge care plans for patients together with the multidisciplinary team, to assess a patient’s support system in order to ensure that, upon discharge, patients have an appropriate level of support for their needs in their families and community. · Maintain continuity of service in Social Work provision to clients already known / referred through the Community Team when they have transferred to any other setting e.g. residential / hospital. · Ensure anti-discriminatory practice and cultural competence, at individual and service levels. · Provide an appropriate level of supervision for staff consistent with good practice and the local / national Supervision Policy. · Actively participate as a member of the relevant team / service in team building and change management initiatives. · Attend case conferences, meetings court, tribunals etc. as required. · Participate in working groups / committees. · Keep Line Manager fully informed and up-to-date on all significant matters. Education & Training · Maintain standards of practice and levels of professional knowledge by monitoring and reviewing the standards within their area of responsibility, participating in and organising continuous professional development initiatives and professional development planning. · Engage in career and professional development planning in collaboration with the Principal Social Worker (or designate) and in meeting CORU expectations. · Keep up to date with advances in Social Work research, and on-going review and evaluation of literature relevant to the assigned area. · Keep abreast of developments in national policies and strategies and international best practice. · Keep up to date with organisational developments within the Irish Health Service. · Actively engage in staff development and training by making recommendations with regard to the on-going education, mentoring, training and in-service needs of social workers. · Act as a resource by participating in and promoting the education and training of Social Work colleagues, other health professionals and service user groups including clinical audit and research. · Manage, participate and play a role in the practice education of student social workers, supervise student social work placements. · Foster an understanding of the role and contribution of social work by providing professional consultation and education to other members of the service. · Take an active role in professional clinical supervision and engage in reflective practice in accordance with CORU requirements and the local / national Supervision Policy. · Engage in the HSE performance achievement process in conjunction with your Line Manager and staff as appropriate. Health & Safety 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. Risk Management, Quality, Health & Safety · 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 have at the latest date of application: 1. Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc. a) Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition: (i) Must be registered in the Social Workers Register maintained by the Social Work Registration Board at CORU. And (ii) Maintain live annual registration on the Social Workers Register maintained by the Social Workers Registration Board at CORU. And (iii) Have 3 years relevant post qualification experience. And (iv) Must have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability, professional and managerial ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office. 2. Health A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. 3. Character Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character. Remuneration The salary scale for the post at (01/06/2026) is: €72,407, €74,470, €76,583, €78,602, €80,667, €82,729, €83,520
Hire Fitter/Driver
To work closely with the Hire Department Manager in our Chadwicks Tralee branch to ensure a high level of service to our customers while also adhering to high work standards. About us: Part of Grafton Group Plc, Chadwicks Group is the market leader in the builder’s merchanting industry in the Republic of Ireland. The core business is through the traditional Builders Merchants division. Main brands include Chadwicks, Cork Builders Providers, Davies & Telfords. In addition, and through organic growth and acquisitions the Group have established a range of brands which are close to the core but offer a uniquely different range of products. These include Heitons Steel, Panelling Centre, Morgans Timber, Proline, Sitetech, Rooney’s Hardware, HSS Hire & MacBlair Knowledge & Experience
Afterschool Centre Manager
€19.00 - €20.25 per hour | Part-Time | Term-Time Start Date: 26th August 2026 (2026/2027 School Term) Guaranteed minimum 20 hours per week Join Kids Inc. Join Kids Inc. and help children thrive after the school day in a fun, active, and supportive environment. With over 25 years of experience in childcare, Kids Inc. is one of Ireland's leading providers of Early Years and Afterschool Care. We operate over 70 onsite Breakfast and Afterschool programmes nationwide, alongside our Creche and Preschool services. We are currently recruiting a Part-Time Term-Time Manager to join our service in Carbury NS for the 2026/2027 school term. Location Apply Today If you are an experienced childcare professional who enjoys leading a team and supporting children's development, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to be considered for this opportunity. All successful candidates will be required to complete Garda Vetting and provide a valid Police Clearance Certificate where applicable (for anyone who has lived outside Ireland for more than six months since the age of 18). CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Erasmus Coordinator
Essential Qualifications and Skills Candidates must: • Have the requisite knowledge, skills and competencies to carry out the role to a high standard. • Be capable and competent of fulfilling the role to a high standard. • Have obtained at least Grade O6 (formerly D3) in five subjects in the Leaving Certificate Examination (Higher, Ordinary, Applied or Vocational Programmes) or equivalent, or have passed an examination at the appropriate level within the QQI qualifications framework which can be assessed as being comparable to Leaving Certificate standard or equivalent or higher, or have appropriate relevant experience which encompasses equivalent skills and expertise. Desirable Qualifications and Skills • Honours Bachelor's Degree (2.2) in any discipline. • Previous experience in a similar role advising students on Study Abroad opportunities. • Ability to work on own initiative, manage own workload and work within a team. • Have a full, clean driving licence and access to a car, as well as a willingness to drive for work-related purposes when requested. • Able to travel internationally to key markets up to four weeks per year, if required by ATU Global. • Fluency in a European spoken language would be advantageous. • Evidence of previous experience dealing with or advising international students, or promoting Study Abroad in a higher education setting. • Previous experience of organising events for students. • Strong project management skills. • Excellent time management and budget management skills and demonstrate an ability to multitask effectively. • Experience of information systems and database management. • Proficient in social media marketing, for example content creation, vlogs and blogs, to support Study Abroad promotional campaigns. • Ability to deal with highly confidential information in a very discreet manner. • Supervisory skills in a small team environment. Overview of the Role ATU is a proud holder of the Erasmus+ Charter. Erasmus+ is the European Union's programme to support education, training, youth and sport in Europe. The successful applicant will develop, monitor and manage the university's portfolio of Erasmus+ student and staff mobility projects (for example, Key Action (KA) 131 and KA171), collaborate with ATU students and staff to promote and showcase Erasmus+ mobility, collaborate with Erasmus+ partner institutions including those from the EU GREEN alliance, and maintain a strong working relationship with the Irish National Agency for Erasmus+ at the HEA. In particular, the postholder will be responsible for raising the profile of the Erasmus+ programme across the university and effectively supporting applications to a range of Key Actions to support the four faculties, in line with the emerging Global Engagement Strategy. The successful applicant will report to the Head of the Partnerships Team (ATU Global) and be based on the Sligo campus. The role will require strong time, project and budget management and reporting skills. Duties • The appointee will work closely with colleagues across ATU Sligo's academic and professional services departments to ensure that the university meets and maintains its strategic targets in relation to Global Engagement and is in compliance with all relevant policies and procedures, as well as support and pastoral care guidelines such as those stipulated under TrustEd Ireland, working in close collaboration with colleagues from the ATU Global Student Experience Team. • The appointee will work closely with colleagues from ATU Global at ATU Donegal and ATU Galway-Mayo to increase efficiencies regarding ATU's overall international activities, with particular reference to Erasmus Mobility initiatives linked to KA131 and KA171. • The appointee will be responsible for overseeing ATU's commitments under the Erasmus Charter 2021-2027. Compliance with the Charter is essential to sustain all Erasmus+ funding which the university receives for supporting student and staff mobility. • The appointee will be responsible for coordinating the implementation of the Erasmus Without Papers (EWP) initiative for ATU Global and the associated SOP Mobility Online system, which has become mandatory under the Erasmus Charter. • Coordinating and generating reports in advance of Erasmus+ audit and monitoring visits, as executed by the Irish National Agency for Erasmus+ (HEA) on behalf of the European Commission. • Assist in implementing contracts for international services, memoranda of understanding, inter-institutional agreements (IIAs) and agency agreements. • Draft Inter-Institutional Agreements (IIAs), Learning Agreements, Teaching and Training Agreements, Grant Agreements and review relevant Expense Claim Forms. • Utilise the Erasmus+ Mobility Tool/Beneficiary Module to record all information on project activities and complete and submit Progress Reports, Interim Reports and Final Reports in a timely fashion. • Maintain meticulous records and budgets under the various cost centres overseen by the Partnerships Team, with particular reference to KA131, KA171 and the general ATU Global Office budget. • Work closely with the Finance Office to ensure accurate financial reconciliations are completed each year, carefully monitoring and tracking all income and expenditure in relation to Erasmus+ funding. • Maintain an accurate database of inbound and outbound students and ensure accurate reconciliation of ATU Global's financial records to ensure international student payment requests are correct and processed in a timely fashion. • Promote student and staff mobility on campus to increase the number of ATU students engaging in Study Abroad programmes, including the Erasmus+ Programme and mobilities in other key non-EU territories. • Liaise with counterparts at TUA, Education in Ireland, the HEA and Enterprise Ireland on matters relating to joint showcasing, student mobility and other relevant activities. • Facilitate and support the compilation of interim and final annual activity reports on successful bids as required by the HEA, the European Commission and other bodies. • Work closely with the Office Administration Team, the Student Services Team, Students' Union and Faculty Managers regarding the provision of services for international students, including pastoral care, induction and orientation, and a calendar of support and social events. • Provide pre-departure and post-arrival advice and pastoral care support to international students. • Administer applications from international students, including liaising with Heads of Department and others involved in the admissions process. • Communicate application decisions promptly to applicants, agents and/or university/Erasmus partners. • Track acceptances against allocated places in association with Heads of School and Departments. • Engage with ATU's European University Alliance partners to support the flow of reciprocal mobilities by working closely with the dedicated ATU EU GREEN team. • Provide other administrative support and organisational tasks as may be required from time to time by the Director of International Engagement (Partnerships Team) or another designated officer. Duties Specific to the Role • The appointee may be assigned to any of a very wide range of areas or activities carried out in the University, across any of its campuses. • Appointees at this grade would have supervisory responsibility and would normally work under the direction of a higher grade or senior officer for a section of the University's activities. The section would normally have a moderate-sized staff of two or more levels. The jobholder would be responsible for most of the decisions taken within the section. The work of the section would be reasonably complex and broad in scope. • Alternatively, the appointee may be assigned as a secretary, involving the provision of a range of supportive services, including typing and audio typing to a senior officer, committee, school or department, and involving access to and processing of significant confidential information. • The role could also involve supporting staff in research, collection and collation of reasonably complex material and the preparation of reports and submissions. • The job would involve regular contact with students, staff, the public and organisations and individuals at all levels, where discretion, tact and courtesy would have to be constantly exercised. • The jobholder would be required to take decisions involving the conscious exercise of judgement. • All jobs demand a good knowledge of and skill in the use of Information and Communication Technologies, and appointees will be expected to use new techniques and technologies as they arise. The University will provide the necessary training as appropriate. • Following appointment, the appointee will be assigned to a particular location. Universities may operate a number of different locations in addition to the main campus. On assignment to the particular post, the University will provide a detailed list of duties and responsibilities applicable to the post. Salary Scale Grade V Salary Scale: €52,763 - €63,107 Candidates external to the sector may be appointed up to the 3rd point (€61,569) of the Salary Scale in accordance with University Policy.
SLDS Clinical Nurse Manager
Location of Post Community Healthcare Sligo Leitrim There is currently one permanent full-time vacancy available at Cregg Services, Rosses Point, Co. Sligo. A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Intellectual Disability Services, Sligo / Leitrim from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. Informal Enquiries Tim O’Sullivan, Director of Nursing Tel: 087-6547118 Email: tim.osullivan@hse.ie Details of Service The Intellectual Disability Service in Sligo Leitrim Sligo/Leitrim Disability Services provides a wide range of health and personal social services to adults with disabilities. Services delivered through the model of health and social care include the following: · Residential Placements · Community Placements · Day Services The aim of the services for people with intellectual disability is to promote and maintain better health and wellbeing. Reporting Relationship The post holder will: · Report to Divisional Nurse Manager as relevant to the post / as appropriate. · Be accountable to the Assistant Director of Nursing and Director of Nursing. Purpose of the Post To provide professional / clinical leadership in the designated area(s) of responsibility. To oversee the management of resources including staffing and staff development. To facilitate communication across the healthcare teams.
SLPC PHN Infant Feeding Specialist
Location of Post There is currently one Permanent (1 WTE) post available based in the Public Health Nursing Service, Sligo, South Donegal / Leitrim, West Cavan. A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for PHN Infant feeding Specialist (Lactation Consultant) Sligo, South Donegal/Leitrim, West Cavan on which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. Informal Enquiries For all enquires please contact the following: Title : Ms. Máire McGetrick, Director of Public Health Nursing, Sligo, South Donegal/Leitrim, West Cavan, Primary Care Services Email : maire.mcgetrick@hse.ie Telephone : 0879824307 . Details of Service/ Background to the post The Public Health Nursing Service is a generalist nursing service underpinned by the principles and values of primary care and public health, including those of equity and accountability. The service is delivered within a range of settings: in the home, health centres, schools and in a variety of community settings. As pivotal teams members, Public Health Nursing staff work in collaboration and partnership with other members of the primary care team and also with acute / community hospital services, voluntary bodies and statutory and non-statutory agencies. The Public Health Nursing Services are provided at the level of the individual delivering personalised care includes the family and the community, focusing the collective health, well-being, social and nursing care needs of the population. The service has a broad remit with multiple client groups and the focus of care incorporates primary, secondary, tertiary and end-of-life care. The appointment of PHN Lactation Consultant, with International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) qualification within all Irish maternity hospitals and paediatric hospitals is a key action of the HSE Breastfeeding in a Healthy Ireland 2016-2025 Action Plan , Reporting Relationship The post holder will report to the Assistant Director of Public Health Nursing and to the Director of Public Health Nursing, in accordance with the line management structure. Purpose of the Post The purpose of the PHN Lactation Consultant post is to: Focus on improving the breastfeeding outcomes for new mothers in the community in Sligo, South Donegal/ Leitrim, West Cavan, Provide clinical expertise and support to the Public Health Nurses and Midwives working in Sligo, South Donegal/Leitrim, West Cavan PHN Service. To ensure the promotion, support and encouragement of breastfeeding in the community. Provide continuing education and practical skills training within the PHN Service SSD/LWC. This will be operationalised by · Supporting the implementation of the HSE Infant Feeding Policy for the PHN Service · The provision of support and practical information for mothers and expectant mothers. Support to mothers will be dependent upon the service requirements and can vary from one-to-one, group and post discharge support. They will also provide vital clinical input into complex breastfeeding cases. · Encouraging partners to provide emotional and practical support to the mother. The PHN Lactation Consultant will strive to achieve the overarching aim of the Breastfeeding Action Plan 2016-2025 to increase breastfeeding initiation and duration rates by supporting and enabling mothers to breastfeed.
