Clinical Nurse Specialist, University Hospital
Cork University Hospital, South Southwest Hospital Group, HSE South There is currently one permanent whole-time vacancy available in Cork University Hospital This post will be based in Cork University Hospital but aligned with the Stroke Service in CUH. A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for South/South West Hospital Group from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. 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. It is the only Level 1 trauma centre for the Republic of Ireland – an accreditation given because of the very wide range of specialities 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, and Emergency Medicine. It is one of two stroke thrombectomy centres. It is the only hospital in Ireland to provide 24/7 coronary and neurovascular intervention for both cardiac and stroke patients. CUH is the tertiary referral center for the HSE Southern area, and the supra regional area of Limerick, Clare, Tipperary, Waterford and Kilkenny. CUH therefore acts as a regional center for secondary and tertiary care for the catchment population of 550,000 served by the HSE Southern area and a supra-regional center for a total a population of 1.1 million. In 2019 CUH had 69,982 presentations to the Emergency Department, 222,115 outpatient attendances and 31,769 inpatient discharges. CUH currently employs 3,488.26 (WTE) staff of multiple professions and is the primary teaching hospital for the Faculty of Health and Science in University College Cork. UCC is the Academic partner of the South-South West Hospital Group. 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. Reconfiguration of Services Cork & Kerry The Reconfiguration roadmap was published on the 22nd November 2011. It outlines a plan of how, why and where we deliver our acute hospital services. The roadmap provides for the first time in this region, a plan that has been agreed between all six acute hospitals on how services should be re-organised in order to ensure the best possible healthcare system for people in Cork and Kerry. Care is delivered in a variety of settings and new approaches and models of care to follow the care demands of the health service are being advanced within the context of overall healthcare reform, to include Slaintécare. Stroke Stroke is the third leading killer worldwide and the leading cause of acquired adult disability. A person’s lifetime risk of stroke is about 1 in 5. There are about 10,000 strokes annually in Ireland and about 2,000 deaths – more deaths than STEMI, major trauma and breast cancer combined. Stroke care has undergone rapid periods of change in recent times with a number of advances helping to greatly reduce death and disability. The advent of stroke thrombectomy since 2015 has revolutionised acute stroke care, with the now common occurrence of severe strokes being reversed acutely with little or no residual neurological deficit. The challenge remains as to how stroke service evolve to provide this care to as much of the population as possible. Stroke units remain the cornerstone of good stroke care with multi-disciplinary teams working collaboratively to reduce death and disability and empower patients to lead as full a life as possible after their stroke. Early supported discharge is now increasingly seen as a means to get people out of hospital quickly and back to their homes and their loved ones, whilst still providing bespoke stroke rehabilitation. CUH Stroke Service CUH is the busiest inpatient stroke service in the country and one of just two thrombectomy centres nationally. We provide comprehensive stroke care to the 1.2 million people in Munster. Our recent developments include: These new additional posts will enable us to provide comprehensive stroke care to our patients from the hyper-acute stroke setting, through to acute stroke unit care and on towards rehabilitation and discharge. They will enable us to undertake high quality research with colleagues nationally and overseas. They will allow us to continue to provide a valuable learning environment for undergraduate and postgraduate students of all disciplines interested in stroke. Most importantly, they will allow us to harness the expertise of all the various multi-disciplinary team members to enable us, together, to give our patients the highest quality stroke care we can. This post has been identified as a clinical need by the HSE National Clinical Programme for Stroke, and is funded in line with the HSE Stroke Strategy 2022-2027. The strategy sets out four pillars that aim to address the growing challenge of stroke care in Ireland. The four pillars are: 1. Prevention 2. Acute Care and Cure, 3. Rehabilitation and Restoration to Living, and 4. Research and Education. Early Supported Discharge (ESD) services are primarily aligned with the Rehabilitation and Restoration to Living pillar, but as stroke care is, and should continue to be integrated care, it is envisaged that there will be close linkages and working relationships across the stroke pathway. Working within the stroke service in CUH hospital, this dedicated Stroke Early Supported Discharge post will deliver a high quality, patient-centred and evidence-based service to adults presenting with rehabilitation or restoration to living needs after stroke. The Clinical Nurse Specialist will work within the stroke service as part of the stroke multidisciplinary team (MDT) to deliver best practice stroke care to patients and will further develop the service as required to meet the needs of the patient and the organisation. The purpose of this Clinical Nurse Specialistin Early Supported Discharge for Stroke is to: 1. 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. 2. Develop & deliver care in line with the National Clinical Programme for Stroke and The National Stroke Strategy 2022-2027 and future guiding documents from the HSE and clinical programme. The successful candidate will work as a key member of the multidisciplinary Stroke Early Supported Discharge team providing a patient / client centred quality service to patients / clients and this specialist practice will encompass a major clinical focus which comprises assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of care given to patients / clients and their families. Caseload The Clinical Nurse Specialist in ESD will work primarily with patients with a diagnosis of new stroke, who experience mild to moderate functional limitations post stroke. Rehabilitation will take place primarily within the usual residence of the person with stroke, typically their own home, but may include temporary accommodation, residential care or out-patient setting as required. Patient selection processes for Stroke ESD on each site will be guided by the evidence base, local population health principles, risk management, and local service implementation. The post holder’s practice is based on the five core concepts of Clinical Nurse Specialist in as defined by the NCNM 4th edition (2008) in order to fulfil the role. The concepts are: • Clinical Focus • Patient/Client Advocate • Education and Training • Audit and Research • Consultant Clinical Focus The Clinical Nurse Specialist in Stroke ESD will have a strong patient focus whereby the specialty defines itself as nursing and subscribes to the overall purpose, functions and ethical standards of nursing / midwifery. The clinical practice role may be divided into direct and indirect care. Direct care comprises the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of care to the patient, family and/or carer. Indirect care relates to activities that influence and support the provision of direct care. Direct Care The Stroke CNS in ESD will : • Provide a specialist nursing service for people with stroke, primarily within their own homes, as part of the Early Supported Discharge programme. These are patients with a recent / acute diagnosis of stroke,who require support and treatment through the continuum of care. • Undertake comprehensive patient assessment to include physical, psychological, social and spiritual elements of care using best evidence based practice instroke care. Use the outcomes of patient assessment to develop and implement plans of care/case management in conjunction with the ESD team, multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and the patient, family and/or carer as appropriate. • Remote physiological monitoring as required to include prevention and early detection of post stroke complications (e.g. blood pressure) • Medication management and concordance: Monitor effects and side effects of new medications, self-medication assessment and patient and family education about medications and compliance and liaison with GP and local pharmacy. • Provide continence assessment, management, intervention, and advice for patients with bowel and bladder issues, including onward liaison as required with continence services, GP and Public Health Nurse or relevant other for further assessment. • Make alterations in the management of patient’s condition in collaboration with the MDT and the patient in line with agreed pathways and policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines (PPPG’s). • Make alterations in the management of patient’s condition in collaboration with the ESD team and the patient in line with agreed pathways and policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines (PPPG’s). • Accept appropriate referrals from MDT colleagues if referral criteria are met. • Co-ordinate investigations, treatment therapies and patient follow-up with the patient’s relevant consultant or GP or MDT member. • Communicate with patients, family and /or carer as appropriate, to assess patient’s needs, including their psychosocial needs and provide relevant support, information, education, advice and counselling as required. This may include mood assessment, fatigue assessment, identification of carer strain, and provision of relevant support, information, education, advice and counselling as relevant to the skill-mix within the MDT and as part of an overall co-ordinated plan of care for the patient. • Perform assessment and monitoring for pain management, wound management and nutrition and hydration as relevant to the skill-mix within the MDT and as part of an overall co-ordinated plan of care for the patient • Work collaboratively with MDT colleagues across Primary and Secondary Care to provide a seamless service delivery to the patient, family and/or carer as appropriate. • Liaise with services including Acquired Brain Injury Services, Irish Heart Foundation, Stroke support Groups etc • Participate in medication reconciliation taking cognisance of poly-pharmacy and support medical and pharmacy staff with medication reviews and medication management. • Identify and promote specific symptom management strategies as well as the identification of triggers which may cause exacerbation of symptoms. Provide patients with appropriate self-management strategies and escalation pathways. • Manage nurse led clinics with MDT input as required and under the local governance of a consultant, or support consultant-led clinics or ANP-led clinics for ESD patients, as per local governance arrangements • Identify health promotion priorities for the patient, family and/or carer and support patient self-care in line with best evidence. This will include the provision of stroke secondary prevention education and health promotion material which is comprehensive, easy to understand and meets patient’s needs. Indirect Care The Stroke CNS in ESD will: • As part of the ESD team, identify and agree suitable patients for the ESD service from discussion with colleagues, screening, review of referral information and / or attendance at MDT as relevant and in line with agreed roles and pathways within local team. • Identify and agree appropriate referral and discharge processes and pathways for stroke patients who are appropriate for input from the CNS in Stroke Early Supported Discharge. • Participate in case review with Stroke ESD, MDT and inpatient colleagues. • Provide a follow up service for stroke patients who receive early supported discharge via face to face, telephone, or video-link as appropriate to the patients’ needs. • Use a case management approach to patients with complex needs in collaboration with MDT in both Primary and Secondary Care as appropriate. • Take a proactive role in the formulation and provision of evidence based PPPGs relating to Stroke nursing care and/or Early Supported Discharge in collaboration with other stakeholders • Take a lead role in ensuring the service for patients with stroke is in line with best practice guidelines and the Safer Better Healthcare Standards (HIQA, 2012). Patient / Client Advocate The Stroke CNS in ESD will: • Communicate, negotiate and represent patient’s family and/or carer values and decisions in relation to their condition in collaboration with MDT colleagues in both Primary and Secondary Care as appropriate. • Develop and support the concept of advocacy, particularly in relation to patient participation in decision making, thereby enabling informed choice of treatment options. • Respect and maintain the privacy, dignity and confidentiality of the patient, family and/or carer. • Establish, maintain and improve procedures for collaboration and cooperation between Acute Services, Primary Care and Voluntary Organisations as appropriate. • Proactively challenge any interaction which fails to deliver a quality service to patients. Education & Training The Stroke CNS in ESD will: • Maintain clinical competence in patient management within stroke nursing, keeping up-to-date with relevant research to ensure the implementation of evidence based practice. • Provide the patient, family and/or carer with appropriate information and other supportive interventions to increase their knowledge, skill and confidence in managing their post-stroke condition. • Contribute to the design, development and implementation of education programmes and resources for the patient, family and/or carer in relation to stroke carethus empowering them to self-manage their condition. • Provide mentorship and preceptorship for nursing colleagues as appropriate. • Participate in training programmes for nursing/midwifery, MDT colleagues and key stakeholders as appropriate. • Create exchange of learning opportunities within the MDT in relation to evidence based strokecare & ESD through journal clubs, conferences, etc. • Develop and maintain links with Regional Centres for Nursing & Midwifery Education (RCNMEs), the Nursing and Midwifery Planning and Development Units (NMPDUs) and relevant third level Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) in the design, development and delivery of educational programmes in stroke care. • Be responsible for addressing own continuing professional development needs. • With the line manager, use the Professional Development Planning Framework for Nurses and Midwives to plan and self-assess additional CPD needs. Audit & Research The Stroke CNS in ESD will: • Establish and maintain a register of stroke ESD patients within the CNS in ESD caseload cognisant of the data concurrently being collected via NOCA, and the reporting requirements of the National Clinical Programme for Stroke • Maintain a record of clinically relevant data aligned to National Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in stroke as directed and advised by the Director of Nursing. • Identify, initiate and conduct nursing and MDT audit and research projects relevant to the area of practice. • Identify, critically analyse, disseminate and integrate best evidence relating to transferring stroke care into practice. • Contribute to nursing research on all aspects of stroke care in early supported discharge. • Use the outcomes of audit to improve service provision. • Contribute to service planning and budgetary processes through use of audit data and specialist knowledge. • Monitor, access, utilise and disseminate current relevant research to advise and ensure the provision of informed evidence based practice. Audit expected outcomes including • Collate data which will provide evidence of the effectiveness of Clinical Nurse Specialist (Stroke ESD) interventions undertaken. They should have a clinical nursing focus as well as a breakdown of activity - patients seen and treated. • Evaluate audit results and research findings to identify areas for quality improvement in collaboration with nursing management and MDT colleagues (Primary and Secondary Care). Consultant The Stroke CNS in ESD will: • Provide leadership in clinical practice and act as a resource and role model for stroke nursingpractice. • Generate and contribute to the development of clinical standards and guidelines and support implementation. • Use specialist knowledge to support and enhance generalist nursing practice. • Develop collaborative working relationships with Clinical Nurse Specialists/Registered Advanced Nurse /MDT colleagues as appropriate, developing person centred care pathways to promote the integrated model of care delivery. • With the support of the Director of Nursing attend integrated care planning meetings as required. • Where appropriate develop and maintain relationships with specialist services in voluntary organisations which support patients in the community. • Liaise with other health service providers in the development and on-going delivery of the National Clinical Programme model of care. • Network with other Clinical Nurse Specialist in ESD and in related professional associations. • Support an inter-professional community of learning in ESD by sharing practice knowledge with team members at various grades and stages of training as relevant, e.g. inservice, journal clubs, short topic presentations, etc Health & Safety These duties must be performed in accordance with local organisational and the HSE health and safety polices. In carrying out these duties the employee must ensure that effective safety procedures are in place to comply with the Health, Safety and Welfare at Work Act (2005). Staff must carry out their duties in a safe and responsible manner in line with the local policy documents and as set out in the local safety statement, which must be read and understood. • Have a working knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply to the role for example, Standards for Healthcare, National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections, Hygiene Standards etc.and comply with associated HSE protocols for implementing and maintaining these standards as appropriate to the role. • To support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service. Quality, Risk and Safety Responsibilities I t is the responsibility of all staff to: • Participate and cooperate with legislative and regulatory requirements with regard to quality, risk and safety. • Participate and cooperate with local quality, risk and safety initiatives as required. • Adhere to the HSE policy and guidance on Lone Working 2022 and current policy on PPE. • Adequately identifies, assesses, manages and monitors risk within their area of responsibility. • Participate and cooperate with internal and external evaluations of the organisation’s structures, services and processes as required, including but not limited to, The National Hygiene Audit, National Decontamination Audit, Health and Safety Audits and other audits specified by the HSE or other regulatory authorities. • Initiate, support and implement quality improvement initiatives in their area which are in keeping with local organisational quality, risk and safety requirements. • Contribute to the development of PPPGs and safe professional practice and adhere to relevant legislation, regulations and standards. • Comply with Health Service Executive (HSE) Complaints Policy. • Ensure completion of incident/near miss forms and clinical risk reporting. • Adhere to department policies in relation to the care and safety of any equipment supplied and used to carry out the responsibilities of the role of the Clinical Nurse Specialist (Stroke ESD) in care. Specific Responsibility for Best Practice in Hygiene: Hygiene is defined as: “The practice that serves to keep people and environments clean and prevent infection. It involves the study of preserving one’s health, preventing the spread of disease, and recognising, evaluating and controlling health hazards. In the healthcare setting it incorporates the following key areas: environment and facilities, hand hygiene, catering, management of laundry, waste and sharps, and equipment” (HIQA, 2008; P2). It is the responsibility of all staff to ensure compliance with local organisational hygiene standards, guidelines and practices. Management / Administration • Provide an efficient, effective and high quality service, respecting the needs of each patient, family and/or carer. • Effectively manage time and caseload in order to meet changing and developing service needs. • Continually monitor the service to ensure it reflects current needs. • Implement and manage identified changes. • Ensure that confidentiality in relation to patient records is maintained. • Represent the specialist service at local, national and international forum as required. • Maintain accurate and contemporaneous records and data on all matters pertaining to the planning, management, delivery and evaluation of care and ensure that this service is in line with HSE requirements. • Contribute to the service planning process as appropriate and as directed by the Director of Nursing. The above Job Specification 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 them from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. Informal Enquiries Name: Nora Twomey Position: Assistant Director of Nursing Email: nora.twomey@hse.ie Tel: 087 2186170
Airport Police And Fire Officers
An exciting opportunity has arisen for the role of Airport Police and Fire Officers on a permanent basis. The key objective for the Airport Police Fire Service is to ensure the safety and security of all people using the airports, in conjunction with the security and protection of all installations, buildings and aircraft and the provision of firefighting, rescue, ambulance and road traffic services. Key Responsibilities: We are looking for individuals with a balanced temperament who can demonstrate a genuine interest in this type of work and can constructively contribute to the overall team objectives. Ability to deal with customers in a professional manner is of utmost importance. Continuous learning is an essential element of all positions within the Airport Police Fire Service. daa is an equal opportunities employer committed to celebrating diversity & inclusion and recognising the value that difference can bring, both for our business and for our people. We encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experience. We ensure our recruitment process is accessible to all and offer reasonable accommodations to applicants at all stages of the selection process.
Legal Executive/secretary
Coakley Moloney Solicitors are currently seeking to recruit an experienced Commercial/Conveyancing Legal Executive and/or Secretary on a permanent basis. To apply for this role please email a CV and cover letter to dmorgan@como.ie. Closing date for applications is 12 April 2024.
Phlebotomist, Holland & Barrett
Phlebotomist – Cork – Holland & Barrett – (Job Ref: 24/CORK) We are currently seeking to recruit a Phlebotomist to represent Randox in one of our partners stores, Holland & Barrett. The successful applicant will join a multi-disciplinary team and play an active role in providing an exceptional service to clients. This role will be responsible for ensuring customer they have an excellent experience while in the clinic, taking blood samples from both private and corporate clients, ensuring they feel comfortable at all times. The applicant should also be willing to travel to client sites, either corporate or third parties (e.g., GP surgeries) to take samples. Excellent interpersonal skills will be a necessary requirement. For this position, as you may be in contact with live blood samples, you must be vaccinated against Hepatitis B or be able to get it following a successful interview stage. In line with Care Quality Commission guidelines, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a Garda Check. The Role: As a Gaeltacht employer Randox encourages applications from Irish speakers. Randox Laboratories is passionate about improving global health and saving lives through the development of innovative and pioneering products. Through our commitment and the skill of our people we have grown to be a world leader in diagnostics for clinical healthcare, toxicology, food security and providing quality solutions to over 145 countries. In order to serve our growing international markets, we require high calibre applicants with scientific, engineering, software, and broader business skills – including sales, marketing, logistics, finance and many more. Central to the Randox ethos is our drive to improve healthcare worldwide and every one of our staff plays a vital role in this aim. Randox is an equal opportunities employer. ____ Siocair gur fostóir Gaeltachta é Randox, spreagtar iarratais ó chainteoirí Gaeilge.
Emergency Medical Controller (E-Call Taker)
Job Title, Grade Code: Emergency Medical Controller (Emergency Call Taker) Grade Code: 6455 Remuneration The Salary scale for the post as at 01/01/2024 is: €33,825, €35,714, €36,796, €38,002, €39,035, €40,392, €41,757, €43,119, €44,484, €47,063 , €48,896 LSI Salary Scales are updated periodically and the most up to date versions can be found here: https://healthservice.hse.ie/staff/benefits-services/pay/pay-scales.html Campaign Reference: NRS14281 Closing Date: Monday 13th May 2024 at 3pm Proposed Interview Date (s) The recruitment and selection process for this campaign will be managed by the National Recruitment Service and will involve various stages. The stages of this process are as follows: Stage 1 – Application Form ( www.hse.ie ) Stage 2 – Online Assessments provisionally scheduled to take place W/C 27/05/2024 Stage 3 – Interview provisionally scheduled to take place W/C 24/06/2024 Please note these dates are provisional and are subject to change. For further information on the various stages of the recruitment process for this campaign please refer to Page 2 of the Additional Campaign Information. Taking up Appointment: A start date will be indicated at job offer stage. Location of Post: National Ambulance Service - National Ambulance Service Command & Control Centre Details of the HSE National Ambulance Structure are provided at: https://www.nationalambulanceservice.ie/aboutnationalambulanceservice/ Post holders arising from this recruitment campaign will be based in the National Ambulance Service Command & Control Centre in either Ballyshannon, Co Donegal or Tallaght, Co Dublin. A panel may be created for the National Ambulance Service from which current and future permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part time duration may be filled. Informal Enquiries: Ken Lyons, General Manager NEOC Email: ken.lyons@hse.ie Phone: 0879760013 Details of Service The role and purpose of the National Ambulance Service is to provide a clinically appropriate and timely pre-hospital patient care and intermediate care service. Pre-hospital emergency care and intermediate care services are provided as an integral part of a continuum of care for patients/clients and there is a requirement to work in partnership with other health care providers in both Scheduled and Unscheduled Healthcare Services. Purpose of the Post The Emergency Medical Controller (Emergency Call Taker) post is designed to operate in a communications command and control centre environment in order to control efficiently and effectively the emergency ambulance, intermediate care and first responder services for service users and to cater for the communications needs of the Health Service. Responsible for the efficient and effective call taking of EMS, ICS and related calls and requests in order to meet service user’s needs in a timely manner and within the framework of policies, procedures and guidelines. Additionally, the Emergency Medical Controller (Emergency Call Taker) will have a key role in the future operation of alternative referral pathways. The Emergency Medical Controller (Emergency Call Taker) has a key role in delivering an effective response to emergencies within an established set of performance indicator response times. The Emergency Medical Controller (Emergency Call Taker) will play a lead role in improving communication within and externally to the service, by performing their duties in line with the ethos of customer/client service. Principal Duties and Responsibilities Service Delivery and Performance § Ensure that all requests for EMS and ICS are dealt with appropriately with particular emphasis on “can do” approach ensuring the best outcomes for all patients and clients. 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. Tenure The current vacancies will be full time and permanent (upon successful completion of training) across Ballyshannon and Tallaght location. The post is pensionable. A panel may be created from which permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part time duration may be filled. The tenure of these posts will be indicated at “expression of interest” stage. Appointment as an employee of the Health Service Executive is governed by the Health Act 2004 and the Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Act 2004 and Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Amendment Act 2013. Remuneration The Salary scale for the post as at 01/01/2024 is: €33,825, €35,714, €36,796, €38,002, €39,035, €40,392, €41,757, €43,119, €44,484, €47,063 , €48,896 LSI New appointees to any grade start at the minimum point of the scale. Incremental credit will be applied for recognised relevant service in Ireland and abroad (Department of Health Circular 2/2011). Incremental credit is normally granted on appointment, in respect of previous experience in the Civil Service, Local Authorities, Health Service and other Public Service Bodies and Statutory Agencies. Working Week The standard working week applying to the post is to be confirmed at Job Offer stage. Annual Leave The annual leave associated with the post will be confirmed at Job Offer stage. Health & Safety It is the responsibility of line managers to ensure that the management of safety, health and welfare is successfully integrated into all activities undertaken within their area of responsibility, so far as is reasonably practicable. Line managers are named and roles and responsibilities detailed in the relevant Site Specific Safety Statement (SSSS). Key responsibilities include: • Developing a SSSS for the department/service [1] , as applicable, based on the identification of hazards and the assessment of risks, and reviewing/updating same on a regular basis (at least annually) and in the event of any significant change in the work activity or place of work. • Ensuring that Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) is integrated into day-to-day business, providing Systems Of Work (SOW) that are planned, organised, performed, maintained, and revised as appropriate, and ensuring that all safety related records are maintained and available for inspection. • Consulting and communicating with staff and safety representatives on OSH matters. • Ensuring a training needs assessment (TNA) is undertaken for employees, facilitating their attendance at statutory OSH training, and ensuring records are maintained for each employee. • Ensuring that all incidents occurring within the relevant department/service are appropriately managed and investigated in accordance with HSE procedures [2] . • Seeking advice from health and safety professionals through the National Health and Safety Function Helpdesk as appropriate. • Reviewing the health and safety performance of the ward/department/service and staff through, respectively, local audit and performance achievement meetings for example. Note : Detailed roles and responsibilities of Line Managers are outlined in local SSSS. [1] A template SSSS and guidelines are available on writing your site or service safety statement . 2 Structures and processes for effective incident management and review of incidents. 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.
Advanced Nurse Practitioner Candidate, Diabetes, University Hospital
Location of Post Diabetes Service, Cork University Hospital (CUH). There is currently one permanent and whole time vacancy available. A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Candidate Advanced Nurse Practitioner (Diabetes) from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. Details of Service In line with Sláintecare (2017) and the Department of Health’s Capacity review (2018), a shift in healthcare service provision is now required to place the focus on integrated, person-centred care, based as close to home as possible. In order to enable this, the Integrated Care Programme for the Prevention and Management of Chronic Disease (ICPCD) is supporting the national implementation of a model of integrated care for the prevention and management of chronic disease as part of the Enhanced Community Care Programme (ECC). The Model of Care for the Integrated Prevention and Management of Chronic Disease has a particular focus on preventive healthcare, early intervention and the provision of supports to live well with chronic disease. The investment in the ECC programme will be delivered on a phased basis with a view to national coverage being achieved within a two- to three- year period. Three priority areas have been identified as follows: Structural reform of healthcare delivery within the community with Community Health Networks (CHNs) becoming the basic building blocks for the organisation, management and delivery of community services across the country; Creating Specialist Ambulatory Care Hubs within the community to support primary care management of chronic disease and older people with complex needs; and, Scaling Integrated Care for Older People and Chronic Disease through the recruitment of specialist integrated care teams including Frailty at the Front Door Teams. The focus is on providing an end-to-end pathway that will reduce admissions to acute hospitals by providing access to diagnostics and specialist services in the ambulatory care hubs in a timely manner. For patients who require hospital admission, the emphasis is on minimising the hospital length of stay, with the provision of post-discharge follow up and support for people in the community and in their own homes, where required. A shared local governance structure across the local acute hospitals and the associated CHO will ensure the development of a fully integrated service and end-to-end pathway for individuals living with chronic disease. The ECC Programme is underpinned by a set of key principles including: PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING GENERAL CONDITIONS: · Employees must attend fire lectures periodically and must observe fire orders. · All accidents within the Department must be reported immediately. · Infection Control Policies must be adhered to. · In line with the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Acts 2005 and 2010 all staff must comply with all safety regulations and audits. · In line with the Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Act 2004, smoking within the Hospital Buildings is not permitted. · Hospital uniform code must be adhered to. · Provide information that meets the need of Senior Management. · To support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service. Risk Management, Infection Control, Hygiene Services and Health & Safety · The management of Risk, Infection Control, Hygiene Services and Health & Safety is the responsibility of everyone and will be achieved within a progressive, honest and open environment. · The post holder must be familiar with the necessary education, training and support to enable them to meet this responsibility. · The post holder has a duty to familiarise themselves with the relevant Organisational Policies, Procedures & Standards and attend training as appropriate in the following areas: o Continuous Quality Improvement Initiatives o Document Control Information Management Systems o Risk Management Strategy and Policies o Hygiene Related Policies, Procedures and Standards o Decontamination Code of Practice o Infection Control Policies o Safety Statement, Health & Safety Policies and Fire Procedure o Data Protection and confidentiality Policies · The post holder is responsible for ensuring that they become familiar with the requirements stated within the Risk Management Strategy and that they comply with the Group’s Risk Management Incident/Near miss reporting Policies and Procedures. · The post holder is responsible for ensuring that they comply with hygiene services requirements in your area of responsibility. Hygiene Services incorporates environment and facilities, hand hygiene, catering, cleaning, the management of laundry, waste, sharps and equipment. · The post holder must foster and support a quality improvement culture through-out your area of responsibility in relation to hygiene services. · The post holders’ responsibility for Quality & Risk Management, Hygiene Services and Health & Safety will be clarified to you in the induction process and by your line manager. · The post holder must take reasonable care for his or her own actions and the effect that these may have upon the safety of others. · The post holder must cooperate with management, attend Health & Safety related training and not undertake any task for which they have not been authorised and adequately trained. · The post holder is required to bring to the attention of a responsible person any perceived shortcoming in our safety arrangements or any defects in work equipment. · It is the post holder’s responsibility to be aware of and comply with the HSE Health Care Records Management/Integrated Discharge Planning (HCRM / IDP) Code of Practice. Informal Enquiries Nora Twomey, Assistant Director of Nursing, CUH Nora.Twomey@hse.ie 087 218 6170
Assistant Manager
Salary: €14.89 per hour, 25% colleague discount, 30-days annual leave pro rata THE JOB Are you passionate about customer service? Keen to continue your career with the largest UK Health and Wellness Retailer? As an Assistant Retail Manager, you'll support the day-to-day management of the store and become a brand ambassador for Holland & Barrett. You'll partner with the Store Manager to build a high performing team by recruiting, coaching, training, and setting clear expectations. You will act as a role model for world class customer service, drive financial performance with sales targets, maintain stock accuracy, set-up store promotional plans and ensure full compliance with health and safety. To become a Health & Wellness specialist you'll embark on a training programme that includes our “Qualified to Advise” and “Healthy Expert” qualifications which are accredited by our awarding body to Level 2 and Level 3. THE PERSON To be successful, we'd like you to show us that you have: We're passionate about helping every colleague thrive across all dimensions of wellbeing, and we're committed to having a diverse and inclusive workplace. In line with our EPIC values (Expertise, Pioneering, Inclusive, Caring), we embrace and actively celebrate all our colleagues unique and varying experiences, backgrounds, identities, and cultures - I am me, we are H&B. Wellness begins with you, start your journey today. THE COMPANY At Holland & Barrett (H&B) we want to empower everyone to live healthier, happier lives. With over 150 years of experience in the industry, we are an internationally trusted brand and the largest health & wellness retailer in Europe. Our ambition is to become the world's most trusted wellness partner, chosen by over 100 million people globally. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Store Manager
The importance of your role. This is your chance to be part of something a bit different. You'll help our stores become even more successful. Working closely with our teams and our customers, you’ll help make our customers feel good – and we think that's a really great opportunity.It’s an opportunity to develop your career with us. A chance to build on your retail and commercial experience, and add to your management expertise. From healthcare to beauty, we keep our customers coming back and make them feel good. With a passion for customer care and sales, you’ll make sure our customers get a great shopping experience. What you’ll be doing day to day. Make the shop floor your own, get to know our teams, sales and operations. Consider ‘what can we do better?’ and opportunities we could be missing out on. This will set Boots apart from other retailers.Lead the sales and performance of your store, whilst keeping our customers close to heart. As an ambassador for our Boots brand you’ll be passionate about helping us work towards becoming the world's best pharmacy led health and beauty retailer.Inspire your teams with your love for great customer care. You'll really drive the success of your store, and help make our customer’s look and feel better. How will you do it? Know our business. Use your commercial and retail expertise, and be flexible with your approach to new business ideas keeping our customers in mind. Get to know our teams – find out what they like and what they want to see change.Be on the lookout for business trends and opportunities to drive our business into the future.Spot talent when you see it. Guide your team by building really great relationships, with your Assistant Manager and the local area as a Boots ambassador.There's also a range of fantastic benefits for you, not to mention great in store discounts and a great salary. What you’ll need to have. We’re looking for really great people, with a friendly personality. It’s all about working together as one great team – after all it’s our people that are at the heart of our business. It’s a fantastic opportunity to add to your own development, and a chance to learn more about us as a business. It could open up even more opportunities with us. You’ll need to have lots of retail management and commercial experience, with really great customer service skills. But it isn’t just about experience, we’re interested in seeing a bit more, the real you – and that makes us all feel good. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Emergency Medical Technician
Key Working Relationships · Control Manager · Assistant Chief Ambulance Officer · Ambulance Officer Purpose of the Post The Emergency Medical Technician post is designed to provide a comprehensive and dedicated Patient Transport/Intermediate Care Service within the National Ambulance Service. Emergency Medical Technicians may be tasked occasionally to higher acuity calls. In this role, the primary purpose will be: · In advance of an EMS resource as a First Responder · Simultaneously, alongside an EMS resource as additional responders/practitioners, e.g. Cardiac Arrest · As the primary resource to low acuity calls not appropriate to Paramedic service provision, i.e. Omega Calls · In any role deemed appropriate during a Major Emergency. Principal Duties and Responsibilities Clinical/Patient Care Responsibilities Campaign Specific Selection Process Ranking/Shortlisting / Interview A ranking and or shortlisting exercise may be carried out on the basis of information supplied in your application form. The criteria for ranking and or shortlisting 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 ranking stage of this process (where applied) will be placed on an order of merit and will be called to interview in ‘bands’ depending on the service needs of the organisation. Diversity, Equality and Inclusion The HSE is an equal opportunities employer. Employees of the HSE bring a range of skills, talents, diverse thinking and experience to the organisation. The HSE believes passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to its success – we aim to develop the workforce of the HSE so that it reflects the diversity of HSE service users and to strengthen it through accommodating and valuing different perspectives. Ultimately this will result in improved service user and employee experience. The HSE is committed to creating a positive working environment whereby all employees inclusive of age, civil status, disability, ethnicity and race, family status, gender, membership of the Traveller community, religion and sexual orientation are respected, valued and can reach their full potential. The HSE aims to achieve this through development of an organisational culture where injustice, bias and discrimination are not tolerated. The HSE welcomes people with diverse backgrounds and offers a range of supports and resources to staff, such as those who require a reasonable accommodation at work because of a disability or long term health condition. For further information on the HSE commitment to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion, please visit the Diversity, Equality and Inclusion web page at https://www.hse.ie/eng/staff/resources/diversity/ Remuneration The salary scale for the post is (as of 01/01/2024 ): €33,361 - €35,187 - €36,284 - €37,035 - €37,685 - €38,527 - €39,041 - €39,916 - €40,815 New appointees to any grade start at the minimum point of the scale. Incremental credit will be applied for recognised relevant service in Ireland and abroad (Department of Health Circular 2/2011). Incremental credit is normally granted on appointment, in respect of previous experience in the Civil Service, Local Authorities, Health Service and other Public Service Bodies and Statutory Agencies. The salary for this role reflects the requirements set out in the eligibility criteria and is all inclusive. Hence no other allowances, including qualification allowances, or payments are payable with the exception of premia payments associated with shift working* or unsocial hours. *Qualification for shift allowance is subject to working a recurring cycle of shifts which involve days, nights and weekend working, i.e. covering a 24/7 period
Sales Consultant
GET TO KNOW US Prestige beauty is a dynamic growth industry, and we are at the forefront, leading the way with inclusion and diversity. Every day we help millions of people express their own beauty — recognizing the diversity of the world we live in and celebrating the individuality of those we touch. You, too, can play a role in our global success. KNOW THE ROLE Clinique in our Brown Thomas Cork store are currently looking for a consultant to join their team on a full-time permanent basis. We currently have a vacancy of 37.5 hours over 5 days KNOW WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR As one of our highly skilled skincare specialists you will combine your creative and technical expertise and passion for people to provide a welcoming, inspirational and personalized in-store experience which educates and delights our customers. You will also like working as part of a high performing team to create impact with in-store events and to ensure that the store always achieves our high standards of visual merchandising to stand out against our competitors. If you are a dynamic self-starter looking for a progressive career opportunity then this could be the perfect role for you and the first step of your career with a leader in prestige beauty. While certification in make -up artistry and/or previous retail make up experience is desirable we also welcome applicants with amateur level experience. As a leader in prestige beauty with a culture that values diversity of thought and people, we offer excellent training and development and a competitive remuneration and benefits package. Qualifications KNOW HOW WE WORK We Drive Creativity and Innovation: Creativity runs through our veins and fuels everything we do. We are an enterprising team that thinks outside the box to bring new ideas to life and to create unrivalled experiences designed for our customers and our world. Fostering a culture of innovation, we keep ahead of the rest while growing sustainably. We Go Above and Beyond: As agents of change within our industry we set the standard, always leading, never imitating. We love to go where others haven't and thrive on sharing our knowledge and expertise. We work to surpass expectations, inspiring everyone who comes in to contact with our brands. We Do the Right Thing: We respect our world and everyone we interact with. Acting with decency, honesty and transparency, we strive to ensure that everything we contemplate or do, contributes to a sustainable future. Embracing diversity and inclusivity we build trust among our customers, partners, communities and with each other. Back Share Apply Now
