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2 X PERMANENT PART-TIME COMMUNITY OUTREACH WORKER CLONARD ADULT SERVICES (Castlerea, Ballintubber, Ballinlough, Cloonfad areas) JOB REF: 89302 A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. Location: Clonard Adult Services (Castlerea, Ballintubber, Ballinlough, Cloonfad areas). Staff allocation could be either within day/residential/respite settings or in community services. The appointee will initially commence working in one particular area of the Clonard services and this work location may change due to future service needs. The Role: The Community Outreach Worker will support people to build confidence, access their community, provide opportunities for social engagement and personal development. The Community Outreach Worker will be involved in the development and implementation of educational, vocational, and recreational opportunities for people supported in the service. The successful candidate will fulfil a key worker role for people supported and will work to develop active roles and increase participation in local communities. The Community Outreach Worker will provide practical assistance and support to each person to develop links in the community Qualifications/Experience/Skills: Candidates must have: Working Hours: 39 hours a fortnight based on a 14 day duty roster. The successful candidate will be required to work days, late evenings, weekends, public Holidays and irregular rosters from time to time in order to meet service demands. There may also a requirement to support people on short breaks and overnight support on occasion. The Brothers of Charity model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures requiring employees to be flexible in their working hours to provide a quality service delivery for each individual. Contracted hours of work are liable to change over 7 days to meet the requirements of the service. The Brothers of Charity Services model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures quality and person centred planning system requiring employees to be flexible in their working hours to provide a quality service delivery for each person supported. Annual Leave: 22 days per annum Remuneration: Department of Health Instructor / Supervisor salary scales as at 01/08/2025 apply: €35,432 x 12 increments - €51,373 per annum (pro-rata for part-time). Salary quoted is based on a 39 hour working week. The successful candidate will be granted incremental credit subject to satisfactory verification of previous public sector service. Additional payments will be made for weekends, public holidays and night duty when worked. Tenure: Both posts are Permanent Part-time and pensionable. Full job description attached Informal enquiries for this post to Liz Hunt, Clonard Services Area Manager on 086-8824638 or Geraldine McNamara 0870617007 Closing date for receipt of completed application forms /CV’s on-line is 5pm, 3rd December 2025 Interview date is scheduled for 12th December 2025 The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an equal opportunities employer INDW
Locum Consultant General Surgeon S I Colo-rectal Surgery
Applications are invited for the post of 0.5 WTE Locum Consultant Surgeon s.i. colo-rectal surgery at Cork University Hospital / Cork University Maternity Hospital Specialist Registration with the Irish Medical Council of Ireland is required. Required immediately. Colorectal Surgery encompasses a large range of different types of bowel surgeries and this post holder would be required to have a special interest in Colorectal Surgery for patients with Endometriosis. Further enquiries please contact Dr. Mairead O’Riordan, Clinical Director, Cork University Maternity Hospital mairead.oriordan@hse.ie Cork University Hospital (CUH) and Cork University Maternity Hospital are both public hospitals owned and managed by the Health Service Executive (HSE) and is a member of the South/South West Hospital Group. Cork University Hospital also forms part of the Cork University Hospitals Group (CUHG) which includes Mallow General Hospital and Bantry General Hospital.
Locum Consultant Obstetric & Gynaecologist At University Maternity Hospital
Locum Consultant Obstetric & Gynaecology post at Cork University Maternity Hospital required immediately. Specialist Registration with the Irish Medical Council required. Public Only Consultant Contract 2023.
Locum Consultant Physician, Geriatric Medicine
Applications are invited for a Locum Consultant Pysician in Geriatric Medicine in Cork University Hospital (CUH). This contract is for a 6-month period. Immediate start is required. Specialist Registration with the Irish Medical Council is required.
Clinical Nurse Manager, Acute Medical Decision Unit/acute Floor, University Hospital
Details of Service Cork University Hospital (CUH) has approximately 800 beds and this will increase further to 1,000 beds on completion of the transfer of additional services to the CUH campus. CUH currently employs approximately 3,269 (WTE) staff of multiple professions and is the primary teaching hospital for the Faculty of Health and Science in University College Cork (UCC). UCC is the Academic partner of the South/South West Hospital Group. CUH has very strong relationships with each of the six schools within the Science Faculty of UCC and this is a key area for future development to maximise the opportunities for both the service and academia. CUH is a recommended Major Trauma Centre for the Republic of Ireland due to the wide range of specialties delivered by the hospital – including Neurosciences, Cardiac Services, Orthopaedics, General Surgery, Renal, Internal Medicine, Vascular, Ophthalmology, Urology, Plastic Surgery, Maxillary-Facial, Paediatrics, Intensive Care, Oncology, Haematology, Obstetrics, Gynaecology, Neonatology and Emergency Medicine. CUH is the tertiary referral centre for the HSE Southern area, and the supra regional area of Limerick, Clare, Tipperary, Waterford and Kilkenny. CUH therefore acts as a regional centre for secondary and tertiary care for the catchment population of approx. 550,000 served by the HSE Southern area and a supra-regional centre for a total a population of 1.1 million. Six Health Regions have been established within the HSE, on the basis of the geographical boundaries agreed by the Government in July 2019 and they will be operational from 2024. Each Health Region will be tasked with population specific planning resourcing and delivery of health and social care services for the needs of its unique population. This will result in improved accountability and governance in terms of finance and performance, while also bringing decision-making closer to the frontline. Health Regions will enable and empower staff to provide services that are: • Integrated, locally planned and delivered • Easier to access and navigate • Available closer to home Health Regions are geographically-based units with clearly defined populations. They align community and hospital services within specific areas. The HSE will retain a strong but leaner central organisation, with more service provision developed at a local level. The HSE South West health region will manage and deliver all public health and social care services in Cork and Kerry. HSE South West includes all hospital and community healthcare services in the region. This includes: • South / South West Hospital Group S/SWHG • Cork Kerry Community Healthcare CKCH • Midlands Louth Meath Community Health Organisation • Community Healthcare Organisation Dublin North City and County The Department of Population and Public Health is also now aligned with this health region Services in the South West health region: HSE Services working within this region include: • Acute Hospitals • Primary care services • Community services • Social care services • Health and social care professionals • Voluntary sector services South / South West Hospital Group and Cork Kerry Community Healthcare will become part of HSE South West health region from 3rd March 2025 and the transition to the new structures will be taking place throughout 2025. Acute Medical Decision Unit The Acute Floor comprises of the Emergency Department; Acute Medical Assessment Unit; Medical Short Stay Unit and the Acute Medical Decision Unit. Acutely unwell medical patients are admitted from the Acute Medical Assessment Unit and the Emergency Department on a 24/7 basis with an estimated length of stay of <72hrs. There is a strong emphasis on multidisciplinary team work within the Unit. Prompt assessment and treatment by a multidisciplinary team is a cornerstone of efficient and effective management of these patients and this post requires an individual with strong leadership and team skills. Purpose of the Post The post of CNM 2 has a pivotal role in service planning, co-ordinating, and managing activity and resources within the clinical area. The main responsibilities are: quality assurance, resource management, staffing and staff development, practice development, facilitating communication and professional / clinical leadership. Informal Enquiries We welcome enquiries about the role. Contact Siobhan Scanlon – Assistant Directors of Nursing, Siobhan.scanlon@hse.ie 0873536411 - for further information about the role Contact Ann-Marie O’Keeffe- People Resourcing, Annmarie.okeeffe2@hse.ie – for enquiries relating to the recruitment process
Branch Operations Manager
NAPA Auto Parts was founded in 1925 to meet America’s need for an effective automotive parts distribution system. In the century since, NAPA has exploded across the globe, carrying a reputation of quality and excellence with it. Distributed by Alliance Automotive Group (AAG) in the United Kingdom and Ireland, NAPA has become a market-leading parts brand with a championship-winning motorsport team. Now, over 275 AAG subsidiaries are unifying under the NAPA Auto Parts name, joining the largest network of motor factors in the world. The prestigious NAPA Auto Parts family boasts a staggering 6,000+ locations across the US, Canada, and Australia — and now the United Kingdom and Ireland. Due to our growth and expansion within our motor factor network, we are looking for a Branch Operations Manager to join our team at NAPA Auto Parts in Mullingar. Having recently entered the Irish market this an excellent opportunity for enthusiastic, highly motivated automotive professionals to help establish and expand our brand in Ireland. An opportunity to be a part of our journey and share in our success as we continue to establish ourselves as a market leader in Ireland, Europe and worldwide. As Branch Operations Manager your focus will be on supporting the branch manager and team in maximizing sales and operational efficiency whilst ensuring first-class service to all our customers. The ideal candidate will already be working in the automotive industry or another trade counter environment. Responsibilities: Branch Operations Manager will support and be responsible for the following:
Baker
Main purpose of the role: Ensure the Bakery Department operates efficiently and effectively at all times. Provide our customers with excellent quality products and customer service. The ideal candidate will have/be: Previous food preparation and production experience is desirable Qualified baker is a distinct advantage Creative and able to embrace new recipes Excellent communication skills Ability to engage with and prioritise customer needs Strong attention to detail, organised and flexible Ability to use own initiative and work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. Main duties: Actively live SuperValu brand-values i.e. Genuine, Passion for Food, Vibrant, Committed, Innovative and Imaginative Bake and finish products to the highest standard Drive sales through instore initiatives Merchandise and present the Bakery department to the highest standard at all times and in accordance with relevant store planograms and guidelines Adhere to weekly stocktaking and daily waste procedures in the Bakery Adhere to production planning and batch control guidelines for bakery products Conduct quality and freshness checks Attend relevant training as required and implement learnings in store.
Recruitment Specialist
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND – WEST REGION TEMPORARY FULL-TIME RECRUITMENT SPECIALIST (ADMIN GRADE IV) HR DEPARTMENT – WEST REGION Location of Office: Clarenbridge, Co. Galway or Roscommon Town, Co. Roscommon JOB REF: 89287 A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent Recruitment Specialist Appointments within the HR Department – West Region will be made over the next 12 months. The Role: To provide an effective recruitment service to the West Region Management and employees. The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland West Region employ in excess of 1,900 staff providing services to over 2,000 adults and children with an intellectual disability across counties Galway and Roscommon. Working as part of a dedicated Recruitment Team in which each member supports nominated Service area’s the successful candidate will have the ability to manage a busy schedule and be responsible for the whole recruitment cycle ensuring that all applicants have a positive experience in their dealings with the Recruitment Team. Reporting/Responsible to: Recruitment Lead/Recruitment & Talent Manager/Regional Head of Human Resources. Working Hours: 70 hours per fortnight based on a 5 day Monday to Friday basis. Contracted hours of work are liable to change between the hours of 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. over 7 days as future service needs require. Flexibility may be required in order to meet Service demands. Annual Leave: 26 days per annum. Remuneration: Department of Health Grade IV (Clerical) salary scale (1/8/25) - € 35,609 x 9 increments - € 51,718 (Max) per annum. LSI 1 € 53,296 per annum is payable after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. LSI 2 € 54,914 per annum is payable after a further 3 years. Tenure: This post is temporary full-time and pensionable, linked to the temporary redeployment of a permanent staff member. Probation: A probationary period of nine months from the date of appointment applies to the post. Travel: The person appointed must provide his/her own car and must furnish an indemnity from Insurers in favour of the employer. Travelling expenses at the appropriate rate will be paid in respect of travel necessarily performed in the discharge of duty. To view full Job Description, please see attached. For informal enquires to - Celia Moloney – Recruitment & Talent Manager, West Region on 087 1049857 Closing date for receipt of completed applications/CV online is 5pm, 3rd December 2025 Interviews are likely to be held week of the 15th December 2025. The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an equal opportunities employer. INDW
Consultant General Adult Psychiatrist Mental Health Services
Standard Duties and responsibilities a) To participate in development of and undertake all duties and functions pertinent to the Consultant’s area of competence, as set out within the Clinical Directorate Service Plan and in line with policies as specified by the Employer. b) To ensure that duties and functions are undertaken in a manner that minimises delays for patients and possible disruption of services. c) To work within the framework of the hospital / agency’s service plan and/or levels of service (volume, types etc.) as determined by the Employer. Service planning for individual clinical services will be progressed through the Clinical Directorate structure or other arrangements as apply. d) To co-operate with the expeditious implementation of the Disciplinary Procedure (attached at Appendix II). e) To formally review the execution of the Clinical Directorate Service Plan with the Clinical Director / Employer periodically. The Clinical Directorate Service Plan shall be reviewed periodically at the request of the Consultant or Clinical Director / Employer. The Consultant may initially seek internal review of the determinations of the Clinical Director regarding the Service Plan. f) To participate in the development and operation of the Clinical Directorate structure and in such management or representative structures as are in place or being developed. The Consultant shall receive training and support to enable him/her to participate fully in such structures. g) To provide, as appropriate, consultation in the Consultant’s area of designated expertise in respect of patients of other Consultants at their request. h) To ensure in consultation with the Clinical Director that appropriate medical cover is available at all times having due regard to the implementation of the European Working Time Directive as it relates to doctors in training. i) To supervise and be responsible for diagnosis, treatment and care provided by non-Consultant Hospital Doctors (NCHDs) treating patients under the Consultant’s care. j) To participate as a right and obligation in selection processes for non-Consultant Hospital Doctors and other staff as appropriate. The Employer will provide training as required. The Employer shall ensure that a Consultant representative of the relevant specialty / sub-specialty is involved in the selection process. k) To participate in clinical audit and proactive risk management and facilitate production of all data/information required for same in accordance with regulatory, statutory and corporate policies and procedures. l) To participate in and facilitate production of all data/information required to validate delivery of duties and functions and inform planning and management of service delivery. m) To carry out teaching as appropriate. Clinical : · To practice as a Consultant Psychiatrist in Cork Mental Health Services under the Public Only Consultant Contract 2023. · To be responsible for the care and treatment of patients in his/her clinical charge and to ensure mechanisms for the co-ordination of the care with the multidisciplinary team and between the team and other health and social care agencies are established and maintained. · To ensure that the service will be community orientated, with treatment provided in the main range of community facilities available, and within the level of resources allocated. To provide a service with the multidisciplinary team for patients referred for specialist treatment encompassing comprehensive programmes of care to include where necessary family support and advice. To lead and engage in the provision of a range of community based assessment and treatment programmes including, out-patients clinics, day hospital services, community services, residential centres, and any service deemed necessary in the future in line with evidenced based practice and National Clinical Programme for Dual Diagnosis · To provide a diagnostic treatment or consultation service as may be appropriate for or in respect of patients for whom the HSE is obliged under any enactment to provide. To develop and provide special clinics and associated services for identified patients. · To keep such records as may be required from time to time by the HSE. · To examine, assess, report and provide advice on every person referred to him/her. · To furnish on request to any registered Medical Practitioner authorized by the HSE or the Minister, the clinical details regarding any person who is or who has been under his/her care, 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, however, that it would not be in the interests of the common good to seek such consent and he/she certifies accordingly, the Officer shall furnish all 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 patient of the requirement of the Minister, he/she then shall be at liberty to do so. It is not however intended that this requirement will operate in a manner, which would detract from the patient’s character or reputation. · To issue, or arrange for the issue of, to or in respect of any patient under his /her care in the hospital or referred to him /her at a clinic and without payment by or on behalf of the HSE, any certificate which might reasonably be required by such patient regard to the state of his/ her health in connection with his /her normal employment, his/ her entitlement to benefit under the scheme of social insurance or assistance. · To supervise and be responsible for the clinical work and record keeping of Non-Consultant Hospital Doctors and as appropriate other staff and to instruct them in the proper performance of their duties. · To ensure that adequate supplies of such drugs, medicines, medical and surgical appliances as he/she considers necessary, will be available in his/her department of the hospital and to report to the HSE, arrangements for the custody of dangerous drugs etc., which he/she considers to be unsatisfactory. · To be responsible, under the Executive Clinical Director/Clinical Director, for the general management and running of hospital and community based departments or of such other psychiatric services operated by the HSE as may be assigned to him/her and to attend and be responsible for the care and treatment of patients concerned in such assignment. · To take a special interest in and be responsible, under the person in charge, for the general organisation of such aspects of the Mental Health Services of the HSE as may be assigned to him/her. · To be responsible for the maintenance of appropriate liaison arrangements between his/her department in the hospital or community services and the patients normal medical attendant. · To participate in a system of professional practice review to support the maintenance of service quality and standards. To actively participate in and promote continuing education and review activities consistent with the position, and maintain a programme of continuing professional development applicable to the responsibilities of the post. To establish and develop multidisciplinary risk management/audit and review committees within the allocated area of responsibility and/or as requested by the management of the psychiatric services. Organisational/Operational: · To work with the Executive Clinical Director/Clinical Director and Supporting structures, Head of Mental Health Services, Hospital Managers, Area Director of Nursing, Medical and Surgical Staff of the hospital/community services in all matters appertaining to their general efficiency. · To participate in structured arrangements for the determination of resource provision and utilisation, service planning and evaluation and performance review appropriate to Cork Mental Health Services. · To participate in the on-call rota as required. To deputise and supply cross-cover as appropriate for his/her colleagues in the event of service exigencies in agreement with the Executive Clinical Director/Clinical Director and management of the service. · To reside convenient to Cork Mental Health Services or at such place as may be approved by the Head of Mental Health Services, HSE South West. · To agree with his/her Executive Clinical Director/Clinical Director, the consultant colleagues to assume clinical responsibility for his/her patients during his/her absence and document same. He/she shall agree with the Executive Clinical Director/Clinical Director, prior to taking leave, which members of medical staff will be on-call and available during that time. · To undertake referral meetings, case reviews as required. · To write letters and communications to General Practitioners and other professionals as required. · To participate in various medical staff meetings within the HSE as necessary. · To provide lectures/training as appropriate and as required in the Hospital and Clinical Service areas for medical, nursing and other staff or students. · To perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances on consultation with senior and junior colleagues. · To assist in the development of best practice protocols in line with emerging research and best practice. · To participate in activities such as Clinical Practice; Risk Management; Health and Safety; Financial; Administration and HR. · To provide advice, support and consultancy in a variety of settings to minimise risk. · To participate in regular Audit and Quality Assurance programmes to improve and maintain the high standards of service. · To participate in clinical audit, clinical governance and strategic planning. · To contribute to or conduct research in clinical or service areas, in accordance with approved policies, pertinent to the service and their own relevant experience. · To comply with reporting requirements and system developments e.g. Mental Health Commission etc and to provide data/activity as required for performance monitoring processes in the HSE South West. · To ensure compliance with all HSE National and Local policies and procedures. · To notify the appropriate officer of any case of infectious or suspected infectious disease in his/her Department and to furnish such particulars as may be required in each case and to carry out the preventative measure that may be necessary. · The person appointed will hold office under the terms and conditions of the revised consultant’s contract, which will determine that he/she will participate actively in the management of the unit, take cognisance of resource constraints and retain clinical autonomy while practicing. · To work with a multidisciplinary team providing assessment and therapeutic services and to have special administrative responsibility if required for the Service. · The person appointed will take an active role in the selection and recruitment of staff where required. · To be responsible for the maintenance of appropriate liaison arrangements between his/her unit and the patients normal medical attendants. · The person appointed to the office is a Designated Officer under the “Protections for Persons Reporting Child Abuse Act, 1998” and consistent with Children’s First Guidelines 2011 to receive reports of child abuse. Such officers will, on receiving a report of child abuse, formally notify the relevant Child and Family Services Manager (Tusla). · To prepare clinical and court reports pursuant to Section 25 of the Mental Health Act 2001. · To ensure that current Health and Safety Legislation is complied with in consultation with the Executive Clinical Director/Clinical Director, Area Director of Nursing and other responsible persons. · To participate and ensure that junior medical staff participate in regular Health &Safety exercise e.g. Fire Drill. · To perform such other duties appropriate to his/her office as may be assigned to him/her by the Head of Mental Health Services, HSE South West or other designated officers. 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 .
Clinical Nurse Specialist, Candidate, Palliative Care, University Hospital
Details of Service Cork University Hospital (CUH) is the largest acute hospital in the country. The hospital is a primary teaching hospital with close alliances to University College Cork (UCC), nursing, medical and allied health professional training. The hospital also plays a central role in the management of co-located services on site. UCC is the Academic partner of the Cork University Hospital has very strong relationships with each of the six schools within the Science Faculty of UCC and this is a key area for future development to maximise the opportunities for both the service and academia. CUH is a recommended Major Trauma Centre for the Republic of Ireland due to the wide range of specialties delivered by the hospital – including Neurosciences, Cardiac Services, Orthopaedics, General Surgery, Renal, Internal Medicine, Vascular, Ophthalmology, Urology, Plastic Surgery, Maxillary-Facial, Paediatrics, Intensive Care, Oncology, Haematology, Obstetrics, Gynaecology, Neonatology and Emergency Medicine. CUH is JAG accredited and is a Magnet4Europe Hospital. CUH is the tertiary referral centre for the HSE Southern area, and the supra regional area of Limerick, Clare, Tipperary, Waterford and Kilkenny. CUH therefore acts as a regional centre for secondary and tertiary care for the catchment population of 550,000 served by the HSE Southern area and a supra-regional centre for a total a population of 1.1 million. In 2022, CUH had 72,928 ED presentations; 265,360 physical out-patient attendances; 38,457 virtual out-patient attendances; 30,379 inpatient discharges and 30,593 day cases. CUH is one of the nine designated cancer centers of the HSE National Cancer Care Programme (NCCP), one of two centre in the southern region and a designated cancer site. We provide cancer services predominantly to people who live in the counties of Cork, Kerry, South Tipperary, West Waterford and South East Limerick. Our cancer services include Rapid Access Clinic Palliative Care, Lung, Palliative Care and Colorectal services; surgical cancer treatments; Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology and Haematology Oncology consultation; chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatments; and psycho-oncology services. Six Health Regions have been established within the HSE, on the basis of the geographical boundaries agreed by the Government in July 2019 and they will be operational from 2024. Each Health Region will be tasked with population specific planning resourcing and delivery of health and social care services for the needs of its unique population. This will result in improved accountability and governance in terms of finance and performance, while also bringing decision-making closer to the frontline. Health Regions will enable and empower staff to provide services that are: • Integrated, locally planned and delivered • Easier to access and navigate • Available closer to home Health Regions are geographically-based units with clearly defined populations. They align community and hospital services within specific areas. The HSE will retain a strong but leaner central organisation, with more service provision developed at a local level. The HSE South West health region will manage and deliver all public health and social care services in Cork and Kerry. HSE South West includes all hospital and community healthcare services in the region. This includes: • South / South West Hospital Group S/SWHG • Cork Kerry Community Healthcare CKCH • Midlands Louth Meath Community Health Organisation • Community Healthcare Organisation Dublin North City and County The Department of Population and Public Health is also now aligned with this health region Services in the South West health region: HSE Services working within this region include: • Acute Hospitals • Primary care services • Community services • Social care services • Health and social care professionals • Voluntary sector services South / South West Hospital Group and Cork Kerry Community Healthcare will become part of HSE South West health region from 3rd March 2025. Purpose of the Post As outlined in this job description, the cCNS pathway will facilitate the post holder to be supported to professionally and clinically develop the skills and knowledge required to achieve the competencies of the CNS role. The cCNS ( Palliative Care) post holder will be enabled to deliver specialist nursing care to patients in line with the five core concepts of the role set out in the Framework for the Establishment of Clinical Nurse Specialist Posts, 4th edition, National Council for the Professional Development of Nursing and Midwifery (NCNM) 2008. Caseload The cCNS Palliative Care will be supported to focus initially on the following patient groups: patients over 16yrs of age attending the Palliative Care service. The caseload will include patients with life limiting conditions requiring specialist palliative care. Although a very small cohort, the role may also include the provision of support and advice to paediatric patients should the need arise. The cCNS clinical role is based on the five core concepts and associated competencies for the Clinical Nurse Specialist role as defined by the NCNM 4th edition (2008) in order to fulfil the role. The concepts are: • Clinical Focus (Direct and Indirect Care) • Service user/Service User Advocacy • Education and Training • Audit and Research • Consultancy (including leadership in clinical practice) The Palliative Care Nursing team work closely with the Consultants and Non consultant hospital doctors who work between CUH and Marymount Hospital and part of the multidisciplinary team caring for patients with life limiting conditions. Palliative care is an approach that improves the quality of life of people facing the problems associated with life-limiting illness. The palliative care approach focuses on the prevention and relief of suffering by means of assessing and treating pain and other symptoms physical, psychological or spiritual problems. The aim of palliative care is to enhance quality of life and wherever possible to positively influence the course of illness. Palliative care also extends support to families to help them cope with their family members’ illness and their own experience of grief and loss. Informal Enquiries We welcome enquiries about the role. Contact Jane Shanahan – Assistant Director of Nursing, jane.shanahan@hse.ie 087 3841436 - for further information about the role Contact Ann-Marie O’Keeffe- People Resourcing, Annmarie.okeeffe2@hse.ie – for enquiries relating to the recruitment process
