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Would you like to work for a great employer? Enable Ireland is an organisation that makes a real difference to the lives of children and adults with disabilities in Ireland, and is named as one of Ireland's Irish Independent 150 Best Employers 2024 . Enable Ireland, as an equal opportunities employer, proudly maintains a Silver Award in Diversity from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We vigorously advocate for fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement, and are dedicated to ongoing enhancement in these areas. We are currently seeking a highly-motivated Social Care Worker to join our team in St Laurence, Lota Park, Glanmire, Cork . Contract Type: Permanent Contract Hours: Part time, 35 hours per week Salary Scale: €39,160 to €54,746 pro rata per annum. Salary scales are subject to LSI’s (Long Service Increments) This pay scale is subject to increases in 2026 in accordance with the recent WRC agreement towards enhanced pay adjustments in Section 39 organisations. Annual Leave Entitlement : 31/32/34 (depending on experience) Overview of the Post: To work as part of the team in St Laurence (Adult Residential Services) and to support the Person in Charge in providing a quality service to adults with disabilities availing of services. Assisting Service Owners to plan for and direct their supports to meet their personal goals and to support Service Owners in making connections within their local community. Overview of Duties & Responsibilities: Please see Job Description for full list The successful candidate will have Essential Criteria: Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc. a) Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition: Hold professional registration on the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU. See list of recognised Social Care qualifications at: https://coru.ie/health-and-social- care- professionals/education/approved- qualifications/social-care-workers/ AND b) Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability, including a high standard of suitability, for the proper discharge of the role Annual registration On appointment practitioners must maintain annual registration on the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU. · Experience in contributing to the development of personal plans · Has experience and knowledge of the role of a key worker. · Experience of delivering personal care to adults. · Experience of assisting adults with medical needs/ administering medication. · Experience of engaging in professional supervision Desirable Criteria: · Experience of working with adults with disabilities including physical/intellectual/ ASD/behaviours of concern. · Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team · Experience in taking leadership in the development of personal plans. · Experience in responding to complaints If you believe you would fit the role then please submit your application today. Benefits As a staff member of Enable Ireland, you will have access to a wide range of benefits, including: · Excellent internal and external training opportunities · Generous annual leave entitlements · Flexible Working · Long service reward scheme · Pay adjusted Maternity Leave · Pay adjusted Adoptive Leave · Pay adjusted Paternity Leave · Wellbeing benefits · Pension For a full list of our benefits & conditions, please click here: What now? To apply, please download the Job Description and Person Specification for your information and complete the online application form. CVs will not be accepted. Closing date for applications: Wednesday 15thApril 2026 before noon A panel may be formed from this vacancy for any similar vacancies, which may arise during the next 12 months. · The post will be subject to reference checks and may be subject to Garda vetting/police clearance, as relevant. · Due to the large volume of applications, we are not in the position to provide individual feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted for interview. · Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants from all sections of the community. · The above information serves only as a guide to the advertised position. Enable Ireland, at its discretion, reserves the right to change this prior to appointment. · Please review Enable Ireland’s Rezoomo Privacy Policy here: https://enableireland.ie/resources/publications/rezoomo-privacy-policy · Please review the Enable Ireland’s External Data Protection Notice available at https://www.enableireland.ie/privacy-policy for details on how Enable Ireland processes applicant’s personal information. Please note if you are invited for interview, we will share your personal data with: 1) Any virtual service provider we use to host the interview; and 2) the interview panel (if applicable). Your information will be stored for this purpose in line with our retention policy
Candidate Clinical Nurse Specialist 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 1.2 million. 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 aged 16 years and above 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 (adapted from NCNM 4th edition 2008).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 Tamara Broderick- People Resourcing, Tamara.broderick@hse.ie – for enquiries relating to the recruitment process
Health Care Assistant, St Finbarr's Hospital, Older Persons Services, Bespoke Campaign
To assist with the delivery of resident/older adult care under the supervision and direction of nursing or other professional Staff. “Healthcare assistants provide assistance, support and direct personal care to patients and residents in a variety of healthcare settings such as hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, aged care facilities, as well as community and domestic settings. They generally work in support, or under delegation, direction and supervision, of health professionals. They support multi-disciplinary teams in the delivery of high-quality care.” - International Standard Classification of Occupations (ISCO). Please ensure you download, save and read the Job Specification, Applicant Information Document & Application Form. All of these documents are located at the bottom of this advertisement. We strongly recommend that you read the Job Specification associated with post before completing your application form. For any technical issues with uploading the application form please contact eleanor.crowley@hse.ie
Care Assistant, Disability Services, HSE, West - Extended
The role of the Care Assistant (ID) is to provide person-centred care, promoting optimum independence, enhancing the quality of life for service users with intellectual, physical or sensory disability in all aspects of daily living. Support the nursing staff care team in ensuring a good quality of immediate care needs in a clean homely environment. Please ensure you download, save and read the Job Specification, Applicant Information Document & Application Form. All of these documents are located at the bottom of this advertisement. We strongly recommend that you read the Job Specification associated with post before completing your application form. Please allow sufficient time to submit your application form before the deadline. For any technical issues with uploading the application form please contact Campaign Lead, Nicole.Griffin@hse.ie
Assistant Support Worker and Social Care Worker
Job Summary Nua Healthcare Services is one of Ireland’s leading Care Providers. We provide Residential, Supported Living, Day Services and Community Outreach Services to both Children and Adults with a range of complex support requirements. Benefits of joining Nua Healthcare! CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Corporate Learning and Development Coordinator
Blended Working 1 to 2 days a week in the office and the remainder of the working week spent working from home. Role Purpose The purpose of this role within the relevant business unit and for HIQA as a whole: Overall responsibility of this role holder is supporting the timely delivery of learning and development programmes and projects. Behavioural Expectations The way that HIQA people are expected to work to role model HIQA values: The incumbent of this role is expected to demonstrate HIQA’s values in the delivery of everyday work and interactions with clients and colleagues, by putting people first, being fair and objective, being open and accountable, demonstrating excellence and innovation, and working together. Common Tasks Team Member Principal Conditions of Service Probation A probationary period of six months applies to this position. Pay Candidates will be appointed on the minimum point of the salary scale (€59,435) and in accordance with the Department of Finance guidelines. The rate of remuneration will not be subject to negotiation. The incremental progression for this scale is in line with Government pay policy. The salary scale for this position is as follows: Higher Executive Officer (PPC) €59,435 €61,173 €62,908 €64,640 €66,380 €68,111 €69,849 €72,353 €75,788 After 3 years’ satisfactory service at the maximum After 6 years’ satisfactory service at the maximum Entry will be at the first point of the scale. An exception may occur where an appointee has been serving elsewhere in the public service in an analogous grade and pay scale. In this case, the appointment may be assimilated to the nearest point of the advertised salary scale with their incremental date adjusted accordingly. Please note the rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. Superannuation Pensionable public servants, new joiners recruited on or after 1 January 2013, will be members of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme. Please note that the Single Public Service Pension Scheme applies to all pensionable first time entrants to the public service, as well as to former public servants returning to the public service after a break of more than 26 weeks. In certain circumstances, for example where the public servant was on secondment or approved leave or remains on the same contract of employment, the 26 week rule does not apply. The legislation giving effect to the Scheme is the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012. For those who are not subject to the Single Public Service Pension Scheme, for example those transferring from other public service employment where the break in service, if any, is less than 26 weeks, the terms of the Health Information and Quality Authority Superannuation Scheme will apply. Annual Leave Annual leave is 29 days per annum, rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service. Hours of Attendance Hours of attendance will be fixed from time to time but will amount to not less than 35 per week. The appointee may be required to work additional hours from time to time as may be reasonable and necessary for the proper performance of his or her duties, subject to the limits set down under working time regulations. Blended Working Arrangements HIQA has introduced blended working to offer more flexible working arrangements to all employees. We aim to strike a balance between being flexible, efficient and resilient by facilitating blended working where practical, while enabling onsite interaction, collaboration and support as required. All roles in HIQA have been assessed under the criteria of business needs and role suitability for blended working. This determined the proportion of time that employees will spend working in HIQA offices and working from home, depending on their role. Depending on the role, there may be a requirement to attend the office for more than the allocated number of days for training and onboarding purposes at the start of your employment and during the probation period. A review of the blended working model confirmed that this model is working well in HIQA. Therefore, HIQA is now moving from Interim Blended Working to a long term Blended Working Model. Existing policy and documentation will be revised and updated once the framework for the Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Act is published. The model is in line with the Civil Service Framework for Blended Working in Ireland. Further guidance on HIQA’s Blended Working Policy, which includes eligibility criteria, will be issued to successful candidates. This is an opt in policy and details on how to apply will be issued before commencement.
Deputy Social Care Manager, Children's Residential Services
Job Summary The Child and Family Agency was established on 1st January 2014 and is responsible for a range of statutory functions including provision of child protection, alternative care, specified regulatory services and a range of family support services. The Agency has commenced a major improvement programme with significant focus on Practice, Culture and Structure. The Agency currently has responsibility for a budget of circa €1.2billion and delivers its services through over 5,500 people in 259 locations across the Country. The Child and Family Agency has responsibility for the following range of services: 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. Attachment(s) : Deputy Social Care Manager CRS Cork FULL Candidate Information Pack Template.pdf
Staff Nurse, Specialist Palliative Care
The Role We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to join our dynamic and supportive team as a Nurse in our Specialist Palliative Care service. The purpose of a Specialist Palliative Care Nurse is to provide expert care for patients with complex, life-limiting illnesses, focusing on advanced symptom management and improving quality of life. They deliver comprehensive support addressing physical, emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual needs. In this role, the nurse collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to offer holistic care, guides patients and families in end-of-life planning, and ensures seamless care transitions. They also play a critical role in educating and supporting other healthcare professionals in delivering high-quality palliative care. Essential Criteria A candidate must, on the latest date for receiving completed applications for the post Be registered in the relevant Division of the Register of Nurses maintained by An Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland) or be entitled to be so registered. A minimum of two years’ acute care experience within the Irish healthcare sector is required. Demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development at the appropriate level. Have the clinical and administrative capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role. Qualifications and skills noted below are desirable, but candidates who possess them may be given higher priority during shortlisting. Experience in Palliative or Oncology Nursing Proficiency in Information Systems and Technology, or a willingness to undertake training, is essential. Hold a post-registration qualification in Palliative Care or Oncology A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Marymount University Hospital & Hospice from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled.
HTA Programme Manager
Tenure: Permanent. Additionally, HIQA may create a panel for future permanent and fixed-term vacancies that may arise. Blended Working: 1–2 days a week in the office and the remainder of the working week spent working from home. Further information can be found below in the Principal Conditions of Service under Blended Working Arrangements. Role Purpose The purpose of this role within the relevant business unit and for HIQA as a whole: The purpose of this role is to join a multidisciplinary team with responsibility for the effective implementation of HIQA’s programmes to deliver high-quality health technology assessments (HTAs), other evidence-based advice and evidence synthesis outputs, and therefore to embed evidence-based methodology in the health decision-making processes in Ireland. The HTA Directorate comprises approximately 60 analysts. HIQA works collaboratively with high-level stakeholders, with academic groups and with international HTA agencies to deliver these objectives. Methods development and academic outputs are actively encouraged, and the Directorate hosts a range of postgraduate fellowships and an active postgraduate degree training programme. The scope of the HTA Directorate’s work includes providing evidence synthesis and evidence-based advice to inform public health policy, and providing HTAs to inform decision making on investment or disinvestment in health technologies and programmes, including decisions in relation to national screening and national immunisation programmes. Teams within the HTA Directorate also perform evidence synthesis to support the development of National Clinical Guidelines and the development of national health policy, and evidence synthesis reviews to inform decisions related to the generic justification of practices involving medical exposure to ionising radiation. Since 2025, HIQA hosts the National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC), Ireland’s National Immunisation Technical Advisory Group (NITAG). Staff from the HTA Directorate provide the clinical, technical and administrative secretariat for NIAC to support the development of independent evidence-based advice on vaccines, immunisation and related health matters to inform health policies in Ireland, and updates to the Immunisation Guidelines for Ireland. The post holder will actively engage in the work of the HTA Directorate and of HIQA to deliver on the annual business plan in line with the strategic objectives as outlined in HIQA’s Corporate Plan. Behavioural Expectations The way that HIQA people are expected to work to role model HIQA values: The incumbent of this role is expected to demonstrate HIQA’s values in the delivery of everyday work and interactions with clients and colleagues, by putting people first, being fair and objective, being open and accountable, demonstrating excellence and innovation, and working together. Common Tasks Team Member ▪ Seek clarity on the tasks associated with own role. ▪ Complete tasks in compliance with policies and procedures. ▪ Adhere to relevant legislation, standards and internal audits. ▪ Fulfil any mandatory or professional competency requirements. ▪ Maintain confidentiality and a professional approach. ▪ Raise any concerns in relation to workplace health and safety. ▪ Actively identify learning needs and development opportunities. ▪ Actively contribute as a team member. ▪ Follow direction and take on new and different tasks. ▪ Set and achieve performance goals that contribute to HIQA strategy. ▪ Regularly seek feedback to meet performance expectations and goals. Manager Team Management: ▪ Set clear strategic direction and action plans for direct reports. ▪ Build team cohesion and cultivate an engaged, productive environment. ▪ Undertake regular coaching, performance feedback and development conversations with direct reports. ▪ Ensure direct reports access appropriate training and development. ▪ Plan for and manage recruitment activity and vacant roles. ▪ Manage staff retention and attrition effectively. Operational Management: ▪ Contribute to business planning and knowledge management. ▪ Forecast and manage resources in line with available budget. ▪ Ensure that policies and procedures in area are current and adhered to. ▪ Ensure compliance with workplace health and safety standards. ▪ Meet audit requirements and ensure legislative compliance. ▪ Report on performance and relevant business measures as required. ▪ Identify risks and develop contingency plans where necessary. ▪ Identify inefficiencies and implement improvements to work practices. Role Specific Tasks The key tasks and activities associated with the role: The nature of the tasks and activities associated with the role will vary accordingly. It will involve: ▪ Delivering a programme management service to support the work of the HTA Directorate. ▪ Maintaining an up-to-date programme overview in coordination with project leads and senior management. ▪ Supporting project leads to develop and implement project management plans. ▪ Managing the administration of HTA Expert Advisory Group processes. ▪ Managing programme administrators. ▪ Leading quality improvement, knowledge exchange and risk management initiatives across the Directorate. ▪ Working with the Office of the CEO and the Board Secretariat to enable an efficient approval process. ▪ Tracking performance against business plan objectives. ▪ Preparing and actioning regular corporate performance and risk reports. ▪ Coordinating the annual production of the Directorate’s Impact Report and contribution to the HIQA Annual Report. ▪ Supporting the development, implementation and monitoring of the HTA Directorate Plan 2025–2027 and subsequent iterations. ▪ Coordinating Directorate-wide events, meetings and information. ▪ Coordinating HTA Directorate participation in conferences and external meetings. ▪ Supporting collaborative projects undertaken with academic partners and international bodies. ▪ Addressing Freedom of Information requests. ▪ Assisting in the development of processes, policies and quality standards to ensure HTA and evidence synthesis work is completed in accordance with described standards and is of a high quality. ▪ Supporting the development of the Strategy, Support and Research (SSR) function within the HTA Directorate. ▪ Proactively engaging in performance development reviews and actively seeking out learning and development opportunities. ▪ Mentoring more junior members of the team as required. ▪ Providing support to other directorate staff as required. ▪ Undertaking other duties and responsibilities as may be determined by the Director of Health Technology Assessment. The contents of any role description are not exhaustive and are intended to be indicative of the scope of the role. Qualifications Essential: In determining your eligibility, the following are the essential qualifications that will be assessed as part of the shortlisting stage of the selection process: ▪ Degree qualification (Level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications or equivalent) in a discipline deemed relevant by the Authority for the post of Programme Manager. Desirable: ▪ Postgraduate qualification in project and/or programme management. ▪ Postgraduate degree in a relevant area, such as Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Economics, Health Services Research, or in a health-related science with a high content in health services research. Experience Essential: In determining your eligibility, the following are the essential knowledge and experience that will be assessed as part of the shortlisting stage of the selection process: ▪ Minimum of three years’ experience of working on the delivery of projects and process management. Other required knowledge and experience: ▪ Proven team working, project and programme management experience to deliver high-quality outputs within tight timelines. ▪ Extensive experience of presenting information through a variety of means to a range of audiences. ▪ Direct management of others, including task allocation, task assignment, and people management. ▪ Knowledge of risk management. ▪ Knowledge of information governance requirements. ▪ Proven written and verbal communication skills. ▪ Experience of communicating effectively with a diverse range of people and positively influencing others. ▪ Experience of liaising with both internal and external stakeholders to present information and/or gather data. Desirable: ▪ Experience of programme management in a clinical, health service research or health policy environment. ▪ Extensive experience in the use of information systems that support the delivery of project and process management. ▪ Project or process improvement experience. ▪ Knowledge of the healthcare system in Ireland and an understanding of the role of HTA and evidence synthesis to inform health policy and health service decisions. Principal Conditions of Service Probation A probationary period of six months applies to this position. Pay Candidates will be appointed on the minimum point of the salary scale (€75,448) and in accordance with the Department of Finance guidelines. The rate of remuneration will not be subject to negotiation. The incremental progression for this scale is in line with Government pay policy. The salary scale for this position is as follows: Engineer Grade II (PPC) €75,448 €77,172 €78,891 €80,619 €82,342 €82,801 €84,499 €86,262 €89,133¹ €92,011² After 3 years’ satisfactory service at the maximum After 6 years’ satisfactory service at the maximum Entry will be at the first point of the scale. An exception may occur where an appointee has been serving elsewhere in the public service in an analogous grade and pay scale. In this case, the appointment may be assimilated to the nearest point of the advertised salary scale with their incremental date adjusted accordingly. Please note the rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. Superannuation Pensionable public servants (new joiners) recruited on or after 1 January 2013 will be members of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme. Please note that the Single Public Service Pension Scheme applies to all pensionable first-time entrants to the public service, as well as to former public servants returning to the public service after a break of more than 26 weeks. In certain circumstances, for example where the public servant was on secondment or approved leave or remains on the same contract of employment, the 26-week rule does not apply. The legislation giving effect to the scheme is the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012. For those who are not subject to the Single Public Service Pension Scheme (e.g. those transferring from other public service employment where the break in service, if any, is less than 26 weeks), the terms of the Health Information and Quality Authority Superannuation Scheme will apply. Annual Leave Annual leave is 27 days, rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service. Hours of Attendance Hours of attendance will be fixed from time to time but will amount to not less than 35 per week. The appointee may be required to work additional hours from time to time as may be reasonable and necessary for the proper performance of his or her duties, subject to the limits set down under working time regulations. Blended Working Arrangements HIQA has introduced blended working to offer more flexible working arrangements to all employees. We aim to strike a balance between being flexible, efficient and resilient by facilitating blended working where practical, while enabling onsite interaction, collaboration and support as required. All roles in HIQA have been assessed under the criteria of business needs and role suitability for blended working. This determines the proportion of time that employees will spend working in HIQA offices and working from home, depending on their role. Depending on the role, there may be a requirement to attend the office for more than the allocated number of days for training and onboarding purposes at the start of your employment and during the probation period. A review of our blended working model confirmed that this model is working well in HIQA; therefore, we are now moving from Interim Blended Working to a long-term Blended Working Model. Our existing policy and documentation will be revised and updated once the framework for the Work-Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Act is published. Our model is in line with the Civil Service Framework for Blended Working in Ireland. Further guidance on HIQA’s Blended Working Policy, which includes eligibility criteria, will be issued to successful candidates. This is an opt-in policy and details on how you can apply will be issued to you before you start.
Senior Jigsaw Clinician
POSITION SUMMARY: Senior Jigsaw Clinicians offer short-term therapeutic supports to young people aged 12-25 years who are experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties. This usually involves 1:1 work with the young person and sometimes it can include other family members as well. Our senior clinicians come from diverse professional backgrounds encompassing qualifications in social work, occupational therapy, mental health nursing, clinical/counselling/educational psychology, and psychotherapy, and they work as part of transdisciplinary teams based at one of our 15 services across the country. All of our clinicians share the same scope of practice to support the goals of our young people in a collaborative, respectful, and evidence-informed manner while drawing on their own unique training, experience, and skills. As senior members of the clinical team, Senior Jigsaw Clinicians assume leadership responsibilities, as appropriate, and work closely with the Clinical Manager in ensuring safe, effective, high quality service provision. Additionally, senior clinicians are involved in health promotion, youth engagement, service development, and advocacy. All of our senior clinicians benefit from frequent and supportive clinical supervision alongside a comprehensive programme of continuing professional development. This is a full time, 12-month Specific Purpose position, based in our Cork Service. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
