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Sort by: relevance | dateClinical Nurse Specialist, Candidate, Urology, 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 4,571 (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 1.2 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. Purpose of the Post Urology Service The Urology Department provides patients with a wide range of services for urological conditions. The benign Urology Service entails seeing a variety of both outpatients and inpatients for education, catheter changes, bladder assessments, BCG instillation, bladder instillations, ISC education, TWOCs, UFR/PVRs and Urodynamics The post holder will be clinically responsible for the safe, effective and efficient delivery of Urology nursing care, and the education of staff. The cCNS post holder will deliver care 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 will focus initially on the following service user groups: Any service user requiring the Urology Service. The concepts are: · Clinical Focus (Direct and Indirect Care) · Service user/client Advocacy · Education and Training · Audit and Research · Consultancy (including leadership in clinical practice) Informal Enquiries We welcome enquiries about the role. Contact Emer Neau – Assistant Director of Nursing, emer.neau@hse.ie 087 7474210 - for further information about the role Contact Ann-Marie O’Keeffe- People Resourcing, Annmarie.okeeffe2@hse.ie – for enquiries relating to the recruitment process
Clinical Nurse Manager, GC Medical Ward, 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 4,571 (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 1.2 million. Purpose of the Post Ward GC GC Medical Ward is a 34 bed ward. The ward works very closely with the Emergency Department, Acute Medical Assessment Unit, Infectious Diseases and Respiratory specialties. The CNM1 will be responsible for the management, care, and treatment of service users, to ensure that the optimum standard of care is provided within the designated area(s) of responsibility. The primary role of the Clinical Nurse Manager 1 (CNM 1) will be one of clinical and professional leadership and development in the nursing team, including the development of nursing staff by means of in-service training, orientation of new staff and arranging for clinical experience and supervision of student nurses where this is appropriate. Informal Enquiries We welcome enquiries about the role. Contact Nora Twomey – Assistant Director of Nursing, Nora.twomey@hse.ie / 0872186170 - for further information about the role Contact Ann Marie O’Keeffe- People Resourcing, Annmarie.okeeffe2@hse.ie – for enquiries relating to the recruitment process
Clinical Nurse Manager, Ward GA Neuro, 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 4,571 (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 1.2 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. 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. Ward GA Neuro GA Neuro is a 25 bedded specialist neurosurgical ward. It has a 6 bedded HDU. It is a mix of emergency and elective neurosurgical cases. It also incorporates trauma and rehabilitation beds. CUH is the regional referral centre for neurosurgical cases in Munster. Informal Enquiries We welcome enquiries about the role. Contact Emer Neau – Assistant Director of Nursing, emer.neau@hse.ie /0877474210 - for further information about the role Contact Eimear O’Sullivan- People Resourcing, Eimear.OSullivan6@hse.ie – for enquiries relating to the recruitment process
Emergency Provision Coordinator (Social Care Manager grade)
Duties and Responsibilities Main Duties and Responsibilities Management: • To identify emergency accommodation locations for the young people who do not currently have access to an alternative care provision at this time. • To oversee the emergency provision in accordance with Child and Family Agency policies, guidelines and protocols and with the regulations made by the Minister for Health and Children under the Child Care Act 1991 and other relevant legislation. • To support social workers in their role of ensuring that Care and Placement Plans are in place, agreed, implemented, and monitored regularly in respect of every young person placed in the centre. • To participate in on-going planning and strategic development Child and Family Agency Children’s services. • To ensure the appropriate use of available resources. • To consult with young people placed in the emergency placement, placement staff and external stakeholders as appropriate. • To provide such reports, statistics to the Line Manager (or other specified person) as required. • To liaise with the owners of the emergency provision as required. • To ensure compliance in the unit with the provisions of the Health, Safety and Welfare at Work Act (1989) and other relevant legislation. • To liaise with local social work areas in the identification of temporary staff for the emergency provision. • Such other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Line Manager (or other specified person). Financial Management: • To support the management of the budget for the emergency provision in compliance with approved budgetary procedures, and to ensure that optimum benefit is achieved from available resources. • To ensure that expenditure in the emergency provision is controlled within agreed cash limits and in compliance with approved procedures. • To maintain such records as are required by the Child and Family Agency, or the Minister for Children to ensure that such records are at all times available for inspection by an authorised officer. • To ensure that appropriate financial information for the emergency provision is provided to the Line Manager (or other specified person). Staff Management: • To manage the identification of staff for each emergency provision and to ensure that all staff are provided with adequate professional supervision and support. • To arrange the duty roster and manage the designated staff resources, ensuring that staff levels and skill mix are appropriate in so far as possible and within the resource allocation. • To identify in consultation with the Line Manager the training and development requirements for the staff working in the emergency provision. • To maintain staff records within guidelines laid down by the Child and Family Agency and the Department of Children. • To participate in relevant professional development and training programmes. • To attend and participate fully in professional supervision with Line Manager. • To provide on call support to the emergency provision on a roster basis with 4 other Social Care Managers. Health & Safety: • Comply with and contribute to the development of policies, procedures, guidelines and safe professional practice and adhere to relevant legislation, regulations and standards. • Have a working knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply to the service for example National Standards for Child Protection and Care and comply with associated Tusla – Child and Family Agency protocols for implementing and maintaining these standards as appropriate to the role. • To support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service. The above Job 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 Applicants must by the closing date of application have the following: Be registered in the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board maintained by CORU. Or Hold a CORU approved Social Care Worker qualification and have applied for CORU registration (evidence of application will be necessary) (https://coru.ie/health-and-social-care-professionals/education/approvedqualifications/social-care-workers/) Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Social Care Practice, Atlantic Technological University Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Applied Social Care, Atlantic Technological University Bachelor of Arts in Applied Social Care, Atlantic Technological University Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Social Care Practice, Institute of Technology, Sligo Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Applied Social Care, Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology Bachelor of Arts in Applied Social Care, Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Social Care, Dundalk Institute of Technology Bachelor of Arts in Social Care, Munster Technological University Bachelor of Arts in Social Care, Institute of Technology, Tralee Honours Bachelor of Arts (Social Care), National University of Ireland, Galway Bachelor of Arts in Applied Social Studies (Professional Social Care), Quality and Qualifications Ireland, delivered by Carlow College, St. Patrick’s Bachelor of Arts in Social Care, Quality and Qualifications Ireland, delivered by The Open Training College Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Professional Social Care Practice, South East Technological University Bachelor of Arts in Professional Social Care Practice, South East Technological University Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Applied Social Studies in Professional Social Care, South East Technological University Bachelor of Arts in Applied Social Studies in Professional Social Care, South East Technological University Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Social Care Practice, South East Technological University Bachelor of Arts in Applied Social Care, South East Technological University Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Professional Social Care Practice, Institute of Technology, Carlow Bachelor of Arts in Professional Social Care Practice, Institute of Technology, Carlow Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Applied Social Studies in Professional Social Care, Institute of Technology, Carlow Bachelor of Arts in Applied Social Studies in Professional Social Care, Institute of Technology, Carlow Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Social Care Practice, Waterford Institute of Technology Bachelor of Arts in Applied Social Care, Waterford Institute of Technology Bachelor of Arts in Applied Social Studies in Social Care, Technological University Dublin Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Applied Social Studies in Social Care, Technological University Dublin Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Social Care, Technological University Dublin Bachelor of Arts in Applied Social Care, Technological University Dublin Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Applied Social Care, Technological University Dublin Bachelor of Arts in Applied Social Studies in Social Care, Institute Of Technology, Blanchardstown Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Applied Social Studies in Social Care, Institute Of Technology, Blanchardstown Bachelor of Arts in Social Care, Dublin Institute of Technology Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Social Care Practice, Institute of Technology, Tallaght Bachelor of Arts in Social Care Practice, Institute of Technology, Tallaght Bachelor of Arts in Applied Social Care, Technological University of the Shannon Midlands Midwest Bachelor of Arts in Applied Social Studies in Social Care, Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Social Care Practice, Technological University of the Shannon Midlands Midwest Bachelor of Arts in Social Care Work, Technological University of the Shannon Midlands Midwest Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Social Care Work, Technological University of the Shannon Midlands Midwest Bachelor of Arts in Applied Social Care, Athlone Institute of Technology Bachelor of Arts in Applied Social Studies in Social Care, Athlone Institute of Technology Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Social Care Practice, Athlone Institute of Technology Bachelor of Arts in Social Care Work, Limerick Institute of Technology Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Social Care Work, Limerick Institute of Technology Or Be eligible for registration in the Social Care Workers Register maintained by The Social Care Workers Registration Board maintained by CORU (evidence of application will be necessary). And Have a minimum of 5 years’ experience of working in a Social Care Grade as relevant to the role. 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. Skills, Competencies and/or Knowledge Tusla Leadership Competency Framework The Tusla Leadership Competency Framework describes the behaviours that are key to Tusla colleagues being effective in the execution of their role at all levels within the Agency. The competencies and associated behavioural descriptors capture the transversal knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics that will enable colleagues, regardless of role or rank, to be effective in their work. The Tusla Leader Framework relevant for this role is Leading Service. Please access this Leading Service link to fully familiarise yourself with the impact of this Leading Service proficiency for Tusla. The Competency of Professional Knowledge is specifically linked to the duties, responsibilities and criteria for this role. Other Requirements of the Role • The post holder will require a current driving licence and access to appropriate transport as the post will involve travel. • Have awareness of children and young people’s participatory practice. Application Process Campaign Specific Selection Process – Shortlisting / Interview The online application system has a time out facility, this is in order to protect the privacy of the user. This time out facility activates if the application has been ‘dormant’ for over 60 minutes. Any work not saved will be lost if the system times out due to lack of activity. As such please ensure to save your application as you work on it, any lost data cannot be recovered. It might be an idea for candidates to work on their applications outside of the system and copy and paste their answers into the online application forms once they are fully complete and submit then. Once your application is fully submitted you will receive a confirmation email to your profile. If you do not receive this email, your application HAS NOT been submitted and received and you should log back on to submit fully. AI generated content must not be used in your application. Tusla reserves the right to assess if content in applications is likely created by AI in part or in whole. Use of AI may result in disqualification and exclusion from the recruitment process. Short listing may be carried out on the basis of information supplied in your application. The criteria for short listing are based on the requirements of the post as outlined in the eligibility criteria and skills, competencies and/or knowledge section of this job specification. Therefore, it is very important that you think about your experience in light of those requirements. Failure to include information regarding these requirements may result in you not being called forward to the next stage of the selection process. Those successful at the shortlisting stage of this process (where applied) will be called forward to interview. Tenure The current vacancies available is Temporary and whole time. The post is pensionable. A panel may be created for the purpose of filling this position. Once the position is appointed the panel will cease. Appointment as an employee of the Child & Family Agency is governed by the Child and Family Agency Act, 2013 and the Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Act 2004. Remuneration The Salary scale for the whole time equivalent of this post is: as of the 1st of March 2025: €67,399, €68,847, €72,677, €74,157, €75,631, €77,122 LSIs (Long Service Increments) are represented by emboldened figures. 1st LSI is paid after 3 years on the max, the 2nd LSI after 3 years on LSI1, and the 3rd LSI after 3 years on the 2nd LSI (where applicable). The appointee shall commence on the first point of the salary scale. Incremental credit may be given on appointment for certain types of relevant experience – more information available in Appendix 5. Candidates should note that entry will be at the minimum point of the scale and will not be subject to negotiation, and the rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. Different terms and conditions may apply if the appointee is a currently serving civil or public servant. Working Week The standard working week applying to the whole time equivalent of this post is: 37 hours. Annual Leave The annual leave associated with the whole time equivalent of this post is 30 days per annum. Superannuation This is a pensionable position with Tusla. The successful candidate will upon appointment become a member of the appropriate pension scheme. Pension scheme membership will be notified within the contract of employment. Probation A probation period of 39 weeks, or proportion of same for fixed term/specified purpose contracts, where applicable shall apply from the commencement of employment, during which the contract may be terminated by either party in accordance with this contract. The probationary period may be extended at the discretion of management by a further 9 weeks or proportion of same for fixed term/specified purpose contracts, where applicable. Confirmation of appointment as a permanent member of staff is subject to the successful completion of the probationary period, for permanent contracts. Where you have already completed a probationary period with the Child and Family Agency, Health Service Executive, Local Authority, and there is no break in service, no period of probation applies.
General Operative
SECTION 1: THE ROLE Cork County Council invites applications from suitably qualified persons, who wish to be considered for inclusion on a panel from which permanent and seasonal vacancies for General Operative may be filled. Positions may arise in any area of the Council’s function areas which include Roads, Housing and Environment. The duties will be of a general, manual, or related nature and as may be determined by the local authority. The person/s appointed will work under the direction and control of the Senior Executive Engineer, District Supervisor, General Services Supervisor or other officer designated by the Director of Services or the Chief Executive. SECTION 2: DUTIES The duties may include but are not limited to the following and 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. Roads: Staff may be required to work overtime outside of normal working hours as required by the Supervisor. These arrangements may be varied and you will be notified of any variation as required. SECTION 8: ANNUAL LEAVE The current annual leave entitlement is 25 days per annum inclusive of Good Friday on a pro-rata basis for period worked. Cork County Council’s leave year runs from 1st January to 31st December. Granting of annual leave, payment for annual leave and arrangements for public holidays will be governed by the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997 (as amended). SECTION 9: ELIGIBILITY TO WORK IN IRELAND Please note that in order to work in Ireland, a non-EEA National, unless they are exempted, must hold a valid Employment Permit. Should you be successful in the selection process, prior to appointment you will be required to confirm that you are in possession of same. Details of the process for you to apply for a work permit are available on the following website: Employment Permits - DETE (enterprise.gov.ie)
Information Officer
Responsible to: Reporting to the Development Manager on a day-to-day basis. Purpose of the job: The provision of information, advice and advocacy services to members of the public and assisting the Development Manager in the work of the information service. Main Duties: Full terms and conditions are contained in a Staff Handbook, which is issued with and forms part of the Employee Contract at CIS.
Store Manager
Store Manager – Lead the Way, Shape the Experience The Role : As Store Manager, you’ll do more than run a store — you’ll shape a team, build a culture, and grow your own career in a brand that’s growing too. Whether it’s multi-site management, training roles, or something new as we expand, there’s space for ambitious leaders to evolve. Why Join Us? · Autonomy to make your store your own · Career development into senior roles as we grow · Leadership training and networking opportunities · Be part of a brand that promotes from within and celebrates progress What We Offer: · Complimentary barista-made coffee on every shift · Employee discounts across all locations · Autonomy to make the store your own · A supportive leadership team and development opportunities · A dynamic and people-focused workplace This bosition is based in Mallow. Free on-site parking available.
Checkout Operator
Main purpose of the role: Ensure the Checkout Department operates efficiently and effectively at all times and provide our customers with excellent customer service. The ideal candidate will have/be: 2 years€,, experience in a retail role is desirable Ability to balance tills 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 Use a computerised till system that has a barcode scanner Weigh and price products such as fruit and vegetables Check customers` ages for restrictions on items such as alcohol Pack customer€,,s purchases Process store loyalty cards, coupons and vouchers Take payments and make sure the till balances at the end of the day Spend time away from the till, stocking shelves and checking stock Merchandise and present the department to the highest standard at all times Attend and engage in team meetings and implement any learnings
Supply Chain Internship
Summary From our Head Office to the shop floor and everywhere in between our primary goal is to create and deliver a fantastic customer journey for everyone who shops at Lidl. With over 7,000 colleagues across our stores, warehouses and offices in Ireland and Northern Ireland we are a big and ambitious team. We know our people are our greatest asset and our success is down to the commitment and dedication of our team. We are seeking a Supply Chain Intern to join our Supply Chain team in Charleville. As a Supply Chain Intern, you will support our Supply Chain team. This internship will run from September 2025 - February 2026. The role Once completed, you will then get the opportunity to put to work what you have learnt as a Supply Chain Analyst. Choosing the best place to gain practical and relevant experience during your internship is important. After all, you want to be sure that wherever you go, you’ll be creating the very best start to your future career. That's why Internships in Lidl have been designed and developed to get you involved and give you more opportunities to show what you’re capable of. Every Internship has a bespoke structured training plan for the duration of the placement (26 weeks), with ongoing support from your line manager. You'll also be asked to complete a presentation at the end following successful completion of your placement to demonstrate what you've learned and how you've developed. What you'll do Lidl is an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements, we will ensure any reasonable accommodations are implemented as part of the recruitment and selection process. We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace and want to ensure that all applicants have the same opportunity regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, age, disability, race, religious belief, political opinion, or membership of the traveller community.
Physiotherapy Head Of Discipline
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND – SOUTHERN REGION Applications are invited for the following post PHYSIOTHERAPY HEAD OF DISCIPLINE Ref: 40/2025 Permanent FULL-TIME (Head of Discipline with 0.4 wte caseload) Or PART-TIME 0.6 wte Head of Discipline Location: Cork (Glanmire, Co. Cork) or Kerry (Base in Killarney /Tralee/ Listowel) to be determined The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland – Southern Region (BOCSI-SR) provides age related services throughout the Cork and Kerry area. Our services have been reconfigured for those aged 0-18 years under the national model of Progressing Disability Services for Children and Young People (PDS). We are the lead agency for four Children’s Disability Network Teams (CDNTs), two in Kerry and two in Cork. This programme is led by the HSE in partnership with the non-statutory disability organisations. These teams provide services to children with complex disabilities. We also provide a wide range of day and residential, and community support services in Cork to Adults with Intellectual Disability who may also have a dual diagnosis of Autism. The Role: The primary role of the Physiotherapy Therapy Head of Discipline (HoD) is to provide clinical governance and clinical supervision to physiotherapists working in Adult Services and in Childrens Services under the PDS model within the Brothers of Charity Services lead agency CDNTs in CHO4, Cork and Kerry. The person appointed will be required to have a clear understanding of, and commitment to, the role of the Physiotherapy HoD and have inherent knowledge of clinical needs, prioritisation and caseload management to ensure quality service provision within resources available. The role requires strong, proactive leadership and governance, together with a commitment to supporting the delivery of services whilst enabling, empowering and inspiring people. The role will have an assignment of 0.6 wte for Head of Discipline duties and will carry an adult clinical caseload or a children’s caseload in a CDNT where appointment is in excess of 0.6wte. Where the caseload is with a CDNT the postholder’s line manager will be the Childrens Disability Network Manager for that element of the role. Role of the Head of Discipline In PDS, the Physiotherapy HoD is a proactive member of the Brothers of Charity Services clinical governance group and will contribute to the strategic planning and further development of the CDNTs, as required under the PDS model and policies. The person appointed will work collaboratively with the Children’s Disability Network Managers (CDNMs) and their Sector Manager, Heads of Disciplines (HODs) and Director of Service (DOS) in ensuring a quality, best-practice service provision to children and their families within the CDNTs. The person appointed will support the CDNMs in providing clinical assurance and governance regarding Physiotherapy practice and will work with all stakeholders to provide quality service delivery within Brothers of Charity Services CDNTs in Cork and Kerry. In Adult Services, the Physiotherapy HoD is responsible for the line management, and clinical assurance and governance, of the physiotherapists working in the BOCSI-SR. The Physiotherapy HoD is also a member of senior management team, and contributes to strategic planning, Development of Policy Procedures and Guidelines for the organisation and represents the Physiotherapy Discipline at management level within the organisation The Candidate: Statutory Registration, Professional Qualification, Experience etc. Candidates for appointment must: Be registered, or be eligible for registration, on the Physiotherapists Register maintained by the Physiotherapist Registration Board at CORU ( https://www.coru.ie/ ). Provide proof of Statutory Registration on the Physiotherapists Register maintained by the Physiotherapists Registration Board at CORU before a contract of employment can be issued. Have a minimum of 5 years full time (or an aggregate of five years) satisfactory post qualification clinical experience, including health service experience, in particular within the area of disability. A minimum of 5 years’ full time (or an aggregate of 5 years) experience as a senior physiotherapist. Minimum of two years full time (or an aggregate of two years) experience of working as a Physiotherapist in disability services. Demonstrate management competencies with clear support and supervision abilities, excellent communication skills, and follow through on meeting professional and service standards. Experience in disability services is essential and preferably with both children and adults. Demonstrate excellent clinical knowledge and understanding of Physiotherapy evidence-based practices working with children & adults. This ideally would include intellectual disabilities, physical disabilities and autism. Have excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills demonstrating the ability to facilitate and support change management and improve service delivery and/or management is highly desirable. Suitable standard of professional attainments. Requisite knowledge and ability including a high standard of suitability and management ability for the proper discharge of the duties of the office. Demonstrate a command of the English language so as to effectively carry out the duties and responsibilities of the role. A post graduate qualification in Health Service Management or similar is highly desirable. Annual registration On appointment, practitioners must maintain annual registration on the Physiotherapists Register maintained by the Physiotherapists Registration Board at CORU AND Practitioners must confirm annual registration with CORU 3. Health Candidates 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. 4. Character Candidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character. 5. Driving Licence: Have a full driving licence which qualifies you to drive on Irish Roads with own means of transport is essential Salary Scale: €77,044 - €92,491 (7 point scale) per annum and pro-rata for part-time hours (1/8/25 Department of Health Consolidated Scales) Reporting to: Director of Services Informal enquiries to: Laura Coakley, Head of Physiotherapy , Tel: +353 21 4556262 or Yvonne Cummins, Head of Human Resources Tel: +353 87 4071997; e-mail: yvonne.cummins@bocsi.ie The closing date for receipt of all applications is: Sunday 31st August 2025 Interviews scheduled for Friday 5th September 2025 A panel may be formed from this competition from which future vacancies may be filled Applications should be made online using the ‘Apply’ Link Below The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland - Southern Region is an equal opportunities employer
