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Job Title, Grade and Grade Code Advanced Nurse Practitioner, candidate (cANP) Emergency Care Swift Assessment at Triage (SWAT)UHL Grade Code: 2272 The successful candidate will, on completion of the requirements set out in the section entitled Tenure be appointed to the post of Registered Advanced Nurse Practitioner. Location of Post HSE Mid West Acute Services There is currently 1 permanent whole-time vacancy available in the Emergency Department at UHL. A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for cANP Emergency Care SWAT from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. Informal Enquiries Ms Jennifer Khan Assistant Director of Nursing Jennifer.khan@hse.ie 087-4515839 Ms Michelle Cooke Director of Nursing michelle.cooke@hse.ie 087-7448697 Recruitment enquiries UHLRecruitment@hse.ie
Head Of Quality, Patient Safety & Risk Gviii
Head of Quality, Patient Safety & Risk Grade VIII (Full Time (On Site) | Permanent) Applications are invited for the following post: Each candidate must by the latest date of application process: Chun sonraí a fháil maidir le sonraí cáilíochtaí agus taithí agus cur síos ar an bpost, déan teagmháil hr@nohc.ie _______________________________________________________ Tá fáilte roimh fhiosrúcháin neamhfhoirmiúla chuig Aoife Gallagher, Oifigeach DCEO/COO trí ríomhphost aoife.gallagher@nohc.ie Is é an spriocdháta chun iarratais a fháil ná 12 meán lae Dé hAoine an 20 Meitheamh 2025 Tabhair faoi deara, le do thoil, go mbeidh agallaimh don ról ar siúl Dé hAoine 27 Meitheamh 2025 amháin. - Beidh an gearrliostú ar siúl -Pá agus coinníollacha de réir threoirlínte na Roinne Sláinte. -Is fostóir comhdheiseanna é an tOspidéal Ortaipéideach Náisiúnta. - Cosaint Sonraí: Más mian leat a fheiceáil conas a dhéileálann an tOspidéal le do shonraí pearsanta le linn an phróisis earcaíochta, tabhair cuairt ar: IM-HR-6-Privacy-Notice-Recruitment.pdf (nohc.ie)
District Manager
Maxi Zoo is part of the Fressnapf Group, the European market leader in pet products with 2,700+ shops across Europe. We are driven by the desire to make the life of pets and pets owners simpler, better and happier. Maxi Zoo is Ireland’s largest pet retailer with 34 stores located across Ireland and a growing Omnichannel business. We employ over 350 people and were certified as a Great Place to Work in 2024. We are recruiting for a fixed term District Manager to join our head office team. A district manager has operational and financial responsibility for a defined region or territory. Their duties include providing training and development for staff, ensuring quality consistency across the region and increasing sales and profitability in their region. Applicants for this role need to hold a full clean drivers licence and be able to travel to stores in Dublin, Wicklow, Kildare and surrounding counties, this role also includes infrequent travel to our head office in Ballincollig, Co. Cork. Minimum Education & Skills required A degree or equivalent in a management/business Full, driving licence with 2 years' experience is essential. Excellent knowledge of Planning, Forecasting and Decision Support activities. Competence to support, develop and motivate a large team. Work Experience Minimum of 3 + years management experience in a similar role is desirable. Experience of managing diverse business models is essential. Experience of working in a sales focused training environment. Experience in managing, leading and developing a multidisciplinary team - strong people management skills are essential. Job purpose Leadership - Sustainable set up, coaching and steering of professional competent store managers within the assigned district/area Business Focus - Driving district/area performance and efficiency based on extensive market awareness/understanding to achieve and surpass business targets Operational Excellence - Ensuring a consistent implementation of all standards based on profound store processes understanding to reach an international consistent brand image and accelerate process efficiencies Corporate Compliance - Securing compliance on legal and organisational regulations regarding Corporate Centre standards as well as country specific policies Performing role model ship in terms of leadership, collaboration, communication and engagement; Conveying an outstanding level of customer centricity to assigned store staff (e.g. via e-learnings, Mystery Shopper monitoring and regular observation during trainings on the job); 1st level support to store managers. Professional and disciplinary lead, performance appraisals, recruiting and coaching of store managers; managing and supporting change according to corporate strategy defaults. Supporting store managers in building up successful/professional store teams (e.g. through the facilitation of continuous professional and personal team development); identification and sustainable development of talents among store staff in terms of succession; fostering of an effective exchange of best practices. Efficiency oriented management of sales activities through the use of profound market/retail expertise as well as the continuous analysis of central sales KPI to drive sales results and surpass commercial targets. Sales steering and personal cost planning as well as cost monitoring (e.g. write downs, maintenance costs, stock optimization) to realise budget and using opportunities for comprehensive cost-optimization to sustainably enhance profitability. Derivation and execution of effective measures to sustainably realise specific and superordinate sales strategies; continuous exchange with Sales Director/HQ on sales strategy, area/district performance, overall target achievement, change progress and human relations. Assure consistent transparency on corporate strategy, process demands as well as corporate values and ethics across assigned area/district by exchange with Sales Director / HQ. Securing compliance with all process standards (operational manuals, merchandising handbook, …) and relevant legal requirements (in particular health and safety regulations) through predefined store checks and regular store visits. Why join us? Competitive salary Company Car Hybrid Working Arrangements Remote working 1 day per week Pension Employee Discount -we offer employee discount of up to 40% in our stores and 20% in our Salon Paid leave- Sick leave, annual leave and bank holidays, maternity/paternity leave Refer a friend scheme Advancement Opportunities – At Maxi Zoo we believe in promoting from within as much as possible and developing our team to have a career path. Community-A chance to work in an environment where employees and customers share the same passion for animals Annual leave- starting at 21 days and rising to 23 days at year 6. Employee assistance programme CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Clerical, Data Protection Administrator
JOB ADVERTISEMENT APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION: Clerical 5 – Data Protection Administrator (Dublin Service) PERMANENT PART TIME CONTRACT (28 Hours per Week) CENTRAL MANAGEMENT, ST VINCENT’S CENTRE, NAVAN ROAD, DUBLIN Salary: €51,206- €61,253*(*LSI) *Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience and pro-rated for hours of work. Ref: 80863 We are seeking an experienced, dynamic and results orientated Data Protection Administrator to join our service. This role would suit an enthusiastic person with a positive can-do attitude. The primary purpose of the role is to provide high quality administrative support for the Data Protection function as required in line with the Core Values of AVISTA. The successful candidate will be working with the Data Protection Officer to support the implementation of AVISTA’s data protection implementation plan to ensure compliance of data management practices under the relevant legislation. This role will also include duties under the Freedom of Information Act and will be involved in a wide range of administrative duties associated with a busy and dynamic office. Interested applicants must possess the following: · Minimum of 3 years administration experience in the public sector or similar organisation. · Excellent administration/clerical skills, including minute taking/ transcription and diary management. · Competent and confident IT skills - Word, Excel, Power Point, E-mail, SharePoint and data gathering. Informal enquiries to Marie Grimes McGrath, Data Protection Officer 086 8189201 Closing date for receipt of applications Tuesday 23rd June 2025 Interview Date – Week commencing 14th July 2025 A panel may be formed from which current and future positions may be filled across Avista Dublin Service. Avista reserves the right to close the competition early should a substantial number of applications be received. Avista is an equal opportunities employer.
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Avista is a dynamic disability service providing clinical supports and residential services to children with complex disability needs and their families. We have 3 network teams in Blanchardstown, Blakestown & Cabra. You will be joining dynamic, family centred, interdisciplinary teams with excellent access to supervision and support from team. The successful candidates will required to work as part of an Interdisciplinary Team that provide services to 0-18 year old children and young persons with complex needs. The candidates will work in partnership with families within a family centred model. JOB ADVERTISEMENT APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION: Clinical Nurse Specialist Child and Adolescent Mental Health of Intellectual Disability (CNS CAMHS-ID) CHILDREN’S SERVICES, DUBLIN. PERMANENT FULL-TIME CONTRACT (37.5 Hours Per Week) OR PERMANENT PART-TIME CONTRACT (18.75 Hours Per Week) Salary: €59,661 -€75,389* (lsi) *Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience and pro-rated for hours of work. Ref: 80838 This is an exciting opportunity to join our CAMHS- ID team supporting children and young people up to 18 years of age with mental health needs and a moderate to profound Intellectual disability. Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates. Essential: · Be a registered Nurse on the active Register of Nurses and Midwives held by NMBI. · Be registered in the Intellectual Disability Division of the Register of NMBI. · Have a level 9 post-registration QQI national qualifications relevant to the specialist area (Child and Adolescent Mental Health of Intellectual Disability) prior to application. · Have a minimum of 1 years’ post registration full time experience or an aggregate of 1 years’ full-time experience in the RNID division of the register. · Have a minimum of 1 years’ experience or an aggregate of 1 years’ full-time experience in the specialist area(Child and Adolescent Mental Health of Intellectual Disability). · Full clean driving licence and use of own car. · Be knowledgeable of Specialist Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services for Children with Intellectual Disability (CAMHS-ID) National Model of Service, CAMHS Operational Guidelines 2019, The Health Act 2007,HIQA regulations and Sharing the Vision-A Mental health Policy for Everyone 2020. · Have excellent communication, interpersonal, teamwork and effective caseload management skills. · Possess good planning, organisation and effective time management skills together with the ability to work on their own initiative. **Applicants should possess Level 2 behavioural competencies of Avista competency framework; this can be found on the last page of the Job Description Why work with us? Excellent Career Progression Opportunities. Supportive and innovative working environment. Comprehensive Pension Scheme. Generous annual leave entitlement. Free onsite car parking. Paid Maternity Leave & Sick Pay scheme. Bike to work Scheme. Tax Saver Travel Scheme. Please submit a Cover letter and CV as application via our website careers section at: https://www.rezoomo.com/company/avista/ Informal enquiries to Lisa Lavelle, Director of Nursing ,Tel; 081 824 5484 Closing date for receipt of applications 23rdJune 2025. A panel may be formed from which future vacancies. Avista reserves the right to close the completion early should a sufficient number of applications be received. Avista is an equal opportunities employer.
Finance Business Partner/ Management Accountant
Role Purpose · Responsible for the delivery of accurate, timely management accounts for the Blackrock Hospital group. · Partner with business management to ensure effective delivery of objectives through the provision of quality financial analysis and decision support. Qualifications · Qualified accountant, 1+ year PQE Key Responsibilities 1. Key Areas of Responsibility · Prepare, analyse, interpret and deliver timely, accurate financial and activity information to the executive team including flash revenue on day one and management accounts for the group to strict reporting deadlines · Proactively work with business-unit managers, as a finance business partner, to maintain the integrity and accuracy of transactions in the general ledger, in accordance with relevant legislation and internal accounting policies · Assist the statutory reporting team with the provision of information to enable the preparation of annual statutory financial statements in accordance with recognised accounting standards and relevant legislation. · Reconciliation and management of month end reconciliations including month end journal processing. · Engage with business-unit managers to understand and deliver information requirements, including cost analytics and variance analysis · Work with executives and unit managers to identify new business and investment opportunities and provide detailed financial analysis of those proposals using various assessment measures · Work with business-unit managers to improve and maintain the accuracy of service costs within all relevant information systems · Contribute to the budget and forecasting processes by engaging with business-unit managers to understand service delivery plans and resources required to deliver these · Collaborate with business-unit managers to review and approve expenditure requisitions in line with budget · Analyse, validate, interpret and deliver payroll information, including headcount, agency costs and nurse patient ratios, to the executive team and unit managers to facilitate decision making · Show commitment to the adoption of best practice and proactively seek opportunities to improve the finance function. · Contribute to a wide variety of ad-hoc accounting assignments, projects and initiatives as required, including the adoption of digital processes · Build strong relationships and work collaboratively with all other finance team members, towards improving the finance function. · Engage with the finance team on continuous improvement and commit to the adoption of best practice while seeking out opportunities to improve the finance systems and processes. · Undertake various ad hoc reporting or accounting assignments as required by Finance Management. 2. Communication Skills · Engage, collaborate and communicate appropriately with finance colleagues and other members of the health care teams to ensure a quality service is provided to all while constantly striving for excellence in patient/customer care. · Communicate in a manner that avoids antagonism, reduces conflict and prevents undue anxiety. · Recognise limitations and seek assistance where necessary. · Attend and contribute to appropriate meetings. · Accept constructive advice when appropriate. · Report all incidents immediately, which may adversely affect a patient, colleague or the Blackrock Clinic. 3. General Expectations · Support the philosophy, objectives and goals of Blackrock Clinic. · Observe the appropriate lines of authority. · Maintain strict confidentiality regarding all patients and the activities of Blackrock Clinic. · Demonstrate flexibility by assisting in all areas of the hospital/clinic as required. · Observe annual leave policy with due consideration for strict reporting deadlines and the timing of other key deliverables. · Participate in developing and providing quality care within Blackrock Clinic. · Assist in orientation of new personnel. · Continue to develop personal knowledge, attend internal training as required and seeks outside educational opportunities. · Present a professional appearance and conform to the dress, hygiene and infection control policies of the Clinic. · Is always punctual on duty. · Flexible attitude to changing work practises Why work at the Blackrock Clinic? At the Blackrock Clinic, we are passionate about our people and believe in their development and growth. As a member of the team you can benefit from: • Competitive salary • Onsite parking • Pension • Annual bonus* • Discounted café • Sports and Social club • Employee Assistance Programme • Discounted onsite pharmacy CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Clinical Nurse Manager
Role Purpose · The Clinical Nurse Manager 2, in collaboration with colleagues, is responsible for the provision of quality service in line with the standards of Emergency Department nursing practice. As a key member of the senior management team, the CNM2 will demonstrate managerial and leadership skills and facilitate effective communication with colleagues in the hospital. The position requires a strategic approach to the development of services and structures, embracing continuous quality improvement and the management of changes necessary to achieve organisational objectives. · You must practice within the Codes of Practice, Rules and Guidelines set out by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland and comply with the policies and procedures of Blackrock Clinic. · Your primary function is to lead the Emergency Department within Blackrock Clinic. The Nurse Manager will manage, plan, organise and co-ordinate all services relating to both direct and indirect care. The Nurse Manager will communicate with medical consultants, paramedical and appropriate senior administrative staff in your Unit and throughout the hospital. QUALIFICATIONS · Be a member of the active register of The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland · Have at least five years post registration experience of which, two must be recent experience in Accident & Emergency nursing. · Have a post graduate qualification in Emergency Nursing not less than Level 7 on the NFQ framework. · Have a qualification in Management and/or management experience relevant to the post · Evidence of personal professional development. Essential skills/competencies · Organisational and professional knowledge. · Communication, influencing and negotiation skills · Planning and organization of activities & resources · Building and leading a team · Promotion of evidence-based decision-making · Evidence of setting & monitoring performance standards · Leading on Clinical Practise & Service initiative, innovation & quality · Empowering/enabling leadership style · Resilience & composure · Integrity & ethical stance · Sustained Personal commitment · Proactive approach to planning · Effective co-ordinator of resources Key Responsibilities 1. Professional Assume responsibility for quality patient care delivery on a twenty-four-hour basis by: · Providing a high level of professional and clinical leadership. · Manage patient care to ensure the highest professional standards using evidence –based approach to ensure clinical effectiveness and efficiency. · Monitor the quality-of-service delivery and provide professional advice and guidance. · Ensure all documentation is complete and appropriate information is given to patients. · Evaluate and develop, lead and manage the implementation of best practice policy and procedures. · Provide appropriate reports to Director of Nursing and others as required. · Monitor complaints and work with quality and risk manager. · Participate in quality improvement initiatives to improve patient satisfaction. · Ensuring the department is up to date with JCI and HIQA Standards and requirements · Provide monthly feedback to Senior Management Team in relation to Emergency Department Performance/Key Performance Indicators. 2. Managerial Provide leadership and direction to nursing personnel and others under your control by: · Scheduling unit personnel in a manner that promotes optimal use of staff, taking into account annual leave, sickness, absences etc. · Allocating nursing and support staff in an appropriate manner to meet the workload and ensuring continuity of care whilst operating within allocated resources. · Make decisions in a timely manner in a pressurised and time constrained environment in accordance with the Key Performance Indicators of the Emergency Medicine Programme. · Implement a Systematic method for the assessment of individual patient’s needs and ensure proper documentation of same. · Act as a role model at all times and support and monitor clinical staff in performing patient assessment of the patient, the interpretation of data and the integration of knowledge · Support clinical nursing staff in the use of validated assessment tools e.g. Triage, Early Warning Scoring System (EWS), Glasgow Coma Score, Pain assessment tools, Medication protocols etc. · Liaise with Patient Flow Department regarding admission & discharge of patients. · Participating in the recruitment and selection of personnel, appropriate to the needs of the department. · Managing human resources and productivity through a planned performance review programme by setting annual goals and objectives with staff within the unit. · Ensuring that personnel management is in line with hospital policies in the human resources manual. · Monitoring absence and ensure proper procedures are adhered to. · Ensuring Time Management Systems/ Rostering System is kept up to date. · Ensure all staff have annual appraisal. · Ensure staff attend all mandatory training-CPR, Customer Care, Manual handling, Fire. · Promote and nurturing a high level of staff morale, by promoting team spirit and job satisfaction among nursing staff and other staff in the unit · Maintaining flexible schedules to be available to staff on all shifts. · Provide support and supportive supervision to front line staff where appropriate. · Set annual goals and objectives with staff. 3. Educational and Self Development Responsibilities · Provide for the professional growth and development of nursing staff by: · The assessment and identification of training and development needs for nursing staff within the unit by setting objectives for learning and contribution to the development of training programmes where appropriate. · Identify teaching and learning opportunities within the unit. · Ensure that student nurse educational requirements are met. · Supervise and assess students undertaking adaption or work experience to foster a learning environment · Assume responsibility for identifying own educational needs and upgrade deficient areas through independent study, seminar attendance or requesting staff development programmes. · Succession planning · Evaluate own nursing practice and instruction of others and the effect these have on the quality of patient care. 4. Management of the Unit Maintain an environment that encourages quality patient care and staff satisfaction by: · Exercising leadership by personal example. · Delegating professional duties to staff recognising the professional competency of individuals. · Working as part of the senior nursing team. · Collaborating with hospital personnel and other healthcare providers in planning care and making appropriate referrals. · Making recommendations relative to improving patient care and staff requirement to the appropriate administrative personnel. · Supporting/ developing and interpreting clinical policies and procedures. · Ensuring all relevant information is passed to staff within the unit. · Organising regular unit meetings and team briefings with the staff · Providing a safe, clean, comfortable and secure environment for patients, staff and visitors. · Maintaining effective communication networks within the unit and departments throughout the hospital. · Serving on committees within the hospital as appropriate. Why work at the Blackrock Clinic? At the Blackrock Clinic, we are passionate about our people and believe in their development and growth. As a member of the team you can benefit from: • Competitive salary • Onsite parking • Pension • Annual bonus* • Discounted café • Sports and Social club • Employee Assistance Programme • Discounted onsite pharmacy CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Quality Co-Ordinator
J ob Purpose The role is responsible for the promotion and continuity of quality improvement and patient safety. As a key member of the quality team, the Quality Co-Ordinator is responsible for the monitor, track and report on progress in relation to the quality improvement programme and all matters relating to this programme, and will promote patient safety and compliance with JCI Accreditation Standards. The position requires a strategic approach to assist in leading the JCI Accreditation process within a fast pace working environment and also educate and support all staff on issues relating to quality improvement. In order to achieve defined outcomes, the Quality Co-ordinator engenders commitment, encourages cultural changes, disseminates information, and provides support for behavioural safety process changes. Job Background/Context The Hermitage Clinic is a private hospital providing a full range of medical and surgical care across a broad spectrum of specialities. Key Responsibilities Operations Essential Criteria Knowledge/Experience · Relevant third level and/or professional qualification in a health or quality related field. · 2 – 3 years in a clinical or relevant administrative post. Skills/ Competencies · Excellent communications skills including written, oral & presentation. · Ability to influence and motivate a range of stakeholders to deliver continuous improvement in services · Excellent team-working skills and interpersonal skills. · Ability to manage workload and prioritise effectively. · Patient Centred · Exceptional planning and organisational skills · Self-confident, energetic and persuasive. · Have a focus on delivery and problem solving. · Be able to act on own initiative. · IT skills · Detailed reporting skills · Commitment to Quality · Change Management · Risk Management · Project Management Desireable Skills Knowledge/ Experience · Qualification in Quality Management would be an advantage · Experience in healthcare quality improvement programmes. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Swimming Instructor
Main Purpose of Post/Job Summary Post-holder will deliver customer support services and swimming tuition at various levels to individuals of all abilities, groups and schools and will assist in the management of the “Learn to Swim” and School Swimming Programmes. The post-holder will provide relief cover for other positions within the Centre such as Lifeguard, Supervisor, Cashier / Receptionist. Duties and Responsibilities Swimming Instructor Duties & Responsibilities 1. Planning, delivery and evaluation of swimming lessons to accredited standards, for the following clients / groups: i) Primary / Secondary school children. ii) Public swimming lessons to children and adults, including lesson programmes leading to swimming awards. iii) Children and adults with physical, learning, mobility and other disabilities. iv) Public water proficiency and water skills courses, where qualified. v) Public Lifeguarding and Lifesaving Courses, including Rookie or similar youth programmes, where qualified. vi) Competitive Swimmers, where qualified. 2. Assisting Centre Management with: i) Planning the programme of lessons, to include the promotion and marketing of swimming lessons and the Centre generally. ii) Liaison with schools, pre-schools, community organisations, sports clubs, disabled and special interest groups. iii) Development and continuous improvement of the Swimming Tuition Programme iv) Public Relations, e.g. photo-calls, drafting of press releases 3. Maintain currency in Swimming Teacher and Special Needs qualifications by completing updates in accordance with requirements of the awarding body, incorporating changes in a timely way into lesson programmes. 4. Responsible for appraising centre management on all matters relating to technical aspects of Swimming Instruction and lesson programming, and for developing activities suitable for Special Needs in Aquatic environment. 5. Responsible for ensuring that all equipment used to support the swimming lesson is checked before commencement of the lesson and is in good working order. 6. Responsible for the welfare and safety of children and vulnerable adults in the Pool Hall while participating in public lessons. 7. Preparation of reports on Swimming Lesson Programme, and recommending improvements in course delivery and provision. 8. Liaison with parents, teachers, club/ group leaders and members of the public regarding lessons, providing advice and progress reports, customer satisfaction etc. 9. Supervising the activities of Assistant Teachers, pool-side helpers and others, in accordance with Swimming Teaching qualifications. 10. Administering Award Schemes, including assessing and examining pupils, issuingcertificates and/ or badges etc. controlling stock levels, re-ordering awards & stationery. 11. Responsible for implementing rules of personal pupil hygiene in the pool environment. 12. Assisting Centre Management with the arrangement, planning and co-ordination of special events, coaching courses, shows, and swimming galas etc. Pool Lifeguard Duties and Responsibilities 13. Responsible for undertaking lifeguarding duties, as determined by rota, to professionally recognised standards: (i) Keeping a close watch over the pool and the pool users, exercising the appropriate level of control (ii) Communicating effectively with pool users and colleagues (iii) Anticipating problems and preventing accidents (iv) Intervention to prevent unsafe behaviour (v) Identifying emergencies quickly and taking appropriate action (vi) Carrying out rescues from the water (vii) Giving immediate First Aid to any casualty (viii) Supervising a variety of water based activities; swimming tuition, fitness training, diving, school activities, aqua aerobics, canoeing, water polo, sub-aqua etc. (ix) Assisting with crowd control, including the evacuation of the building in an emergency. 14. Responsible for maintaining a strong personal swimming ability, and an appropriate level of physical fitness, to facilitate safe and effective water rescues. 15. Ensure safe management of spinal injuries by team deployment of spinal injury board in accordance with specialised training moderated by the Institute of Qualified Lifeguards. Leisure Attendant Duties and Responsibilities 16. Undertake a range of duties at Newry Leisure Centre, Kilkeel Leisure Centre and other recreational facilities, to include: (i) Patrolling, supervision and security of assigned facilities (ii) Emergency Response (iii) Assembling and dismantling all equipment to be deployed at the facility (iv) Cleaning and Housekeeping (v) Customer Service & Hospitality (vi) Promotional & Public Relations Activities (vii) Access Control (viii) Traffic Control 17. Responsible for applying Pool / Centre Safety Operating Procedures, Normal Operating Procedure and Emergency Action Plan to direct the behaviour and oversee the general safety of the public. 18. Responsible for undertaking the duties of First Aider, with due care to the needs of the recipient, to standards recognised by Council as compliant with relevant legislation and / or Approved Codes of Practice. 19. Perform emergency Basic, Advanced and Extended Life Support duties, and provide appropriate aftercare, by the application of Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation techniques in accordance with European Resuscitation Council, and / or by the competent use of Oxygen Insufflation Devices and Automated External Defibrillators. 20. Perform housekeeping, cleaning and customer service duties as required to standards prescribed in the facility’s I.S.O. 9000 Procedure Manuals and other Quality System Documents. 21. Enforce rules and regulations appropriately for the safety and enjoyment of all patrons. 22. Monitor and assess the conduct of patrons throughout the facility with special regard to the need to protect children and vulnerable adults from danger or inappropriate behaviour, applying Child Protection and Vulnerable Adults Policy and Procedures, as required. 23. Provide support and advice to customers and members of the public, dealing withservice requests and / or complaints appropriately and sensitively. 24. Assist in the administration of the facilities by preparing a variety of written records including Incident Reports, Accident Reports, Witness Statements, Accident Book Entries, Casualty Observation Charts, Quality System and General Housekeeping Records, as required. 25. Provide relief cover for Receptionist / Cashier at meal and tea-breaks, including basic operation of computerised till and booking system, cash-handling, income management and use of telephone switchboard / public address systems etc. 26. Assist in the control of facilities by denying entry to unauthorised persons and by the appropriate application of access control procedures, e.g. inspecting, controlling and collecting user tickets, tokens and session wristbands etc. 27. Participate in the full interchange of duties, hours of work, etc, to cover for staff shortages at all leisure facilities, brought about by sick leave, holiday leave, staff vacancies or any other reason. 28. Participate fully in an annual training needs assessment and thereafter attend regular weekly and other training sessions to ensure Council’s statutory obligations with regard to competency of staff are adhered to at all times. This will include the acquisition and maintenance of qualifications such as National Pool Lifeguard Qualification, Statutory First Aid at Work Certificate, A.E.D. Competency and others, as deemed appropriate. 29. Responsible for safekeeping of assigned equipment, uniforms, lifeguarding aids etc. General 1. C Carry out duties in compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Order 1978 (as amended); Acts of Parliament; Statutory Instruments and Regulations and other legal requirements; and all Council Policies and Procedures including Dignity at Work, Health and Safety, Attendance and all relevant Codes of Conduct. 2. Undertake the duties in such a way as to enhance and promote the positive reputation of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council. 3. Lead by example by behaving at all times in accordance with the Council’s values and promote same within the organisation and externally. 4. Undertake all aspects of work respecting confidentiality and ensure that personal and/or sensitive information under the control or access of the postholder is used, stored and maintained in accordance with relevant data protection legislation. 5. Contribute to Corporate, Departmental and Regional working groups as required. 6. When required, assist in the execution of the Council’s Emergency and Business Continuity Plans. 7. Promote diversity across the organisation and in the Department by adhering to the Council’s Equal Opportunity policies and procedures and avoiding all forms of discrimination both as an employer and a service provider. The list of duties / responsibilities must not be considered comprehensive nor exhaustive. They are simply a summary of the main duties / responsibilities that the post holder will be required to undertake. No Job Description can cover every issue that may arise within the post at various times and the post holder is expected to carry out other duties from time to time which are broadly consistent with those in this Job Description Salary Scale 4, SCP 9-13, currently £26,409 - £28,163 per annum based on a 36 hour week (pro rata to hours worked).
Exercise Referral Programme Co-ordinator
***Please read the recruitment pack before completing your application form*** Reserve List Whilst the Council are recruiting for a permanent Exercise Referaral Programme Co-ordinator please note that a reserve list will be compiled for future permanent, temporary, full time and part time posts for Exercise Referaral Programme Co-ordinator positions across the Council District. Main Purpose of Post/Job Summary: To initiate, manage, co-ordinate, develop, and monitor the effective provision of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s - Exercise Physical Activity Referral Programme. This will include the planning and instruction of programmes of physical activity for referred clients with relevant health needs, such as, but not exclusively those people with Coronary Heart Disease / Phase IV provision and obesity problems. Hours of Work: 36 Hours per week The post holder must be prepared to work outside normal office hours, including evenings, weekends, and Public and extra Statutory Holidays for which the appropriate payment will be made or time in lieu granted if relevant. Work Pattern: Monday to Tuesday: 9am – 5pm Wednesday to Friday: 9am – 4.30pm Hours of work are kept under review and may change in order to meet operational requirements, providing requisite notice.
