Central Sterile Services Department Operative

Remuneration The salary scale for the post is: 01/03/2025 €40,710, €41,772, €42,906, €43,993, €45,156 €46,353, €47,588 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. Reporting Relationship The appointee will report directly to the Clinical Nurse Manager 2 / Sterile Services Manager CSSD under the overall governance of the Director of Nursing via the Assistant Director of Nursing. Purpose of the Post   Other requirements specific to the post Flexibility regarding working hours to meet the demands of the service Skills, competencies and/or knowledge Candidates must demonstrate: Professional Knowledge ·        Knowledge and experience in the decontamination of reusable invasive medical devices ·        Have a working knowledge and comply with the Recommended Practices for Central Decontamination Units, Health Service Executive (2012) and Standards and Recommended Practices for Central Decontamination Units, Health Service Executive (2011). Teamwork ·        Demonstrate the ability to be a good team player. ·        Demonstrate the ability to work independently and as a member of a team and make positive contributions to that team. ·        Demonstrate initiative, flexibility and problem solving skills. Planning & Organising Skills ·        Demonstrate the ability to look ahead and forward plan for service delivery. ·        Demonstrate the ability to prioritise their workload and complete tasks in a timely and efficient manner. ·        Demonstrate a meticulous approach to work and the ability to pay attention to detail. Commitment to Providing a Quality Service ·        Demonstrate the ability to ensure high quality work and results. ·        Demonstrate experience in the use of quality standards and procedures to ensure continuous improvements in the running of the service. ·        Ability to work to Standard Operating Procedures ·        Ability to work accurately under pressure ·        Ability to stay calm/work under pressure Communication and Interpersonal Skills ·        Professional manner at all times ·        Good communication skills, written and spoken ·        Demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to present information in a clear and concise manner. Tenure The current vacancy available is pensionable permanent and whole time. A panel may be created from which permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part time duration may be filled Appointment as an employee of the Health Service Executive is governed by the Health Act 2004 and the Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointment) Act 2004 and Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Amendment Act 2013. Working Week The standard working week applying to the post is 39 hours HSE Circular 003-2009 “Matching Working Patterns to Service Needs (Extended Working Day / Week Arrangements); Framework for Implementation of Clause 30.4 of Towards 2016” applies. Under the terms of this circular, all new entrants and staff appointed to promotional posts from Dec 16th 2008 will be required to work agreed roster / on call arrangements as advised by their line manager. Contracted hours of work are liable to change between the hours of 6.00am to midnight over seven days to meet the requirements for extended day services in accordance with the terms of the Framework Agreement (Implementation of Clause 30.4 of Towards 2016). Annual Leave The annual leave associated with the post will be confirmed at job offer stage Superannuation This is a pensionable position with the HSE. 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. Members of pre-existing pension schemes who transferred to the HSE on the 01st January 2005 pursuant to Section 60 of the Health Act 2004 are entitled to superannuation benefit terms under the HSE Scheme which are no less favourable to those which they were entitled to at 31st December 2004. Age The Public Service Superannuation (Age of Retirement) Act, 2018* set 70 years as the compulsory retirement age for public servants. * Public Servants not affected by this legislation: Public servants recruited between 1 April 2004 and 31 December 2012 (new entrants) have no compulsory retirement age. Public servants recruited since 1 January 2013 are members of the Single Pension Scheme and have a compulsory retirement age of 70. Probation Every appointment of a person who is not already a permanent officer of the Health Service Executive or of a Local Authority shall be subject to a probationary period of 12 months as stipulated in the Department of Health Circular No.10/71. Mandated Person Children First Act 2015 As a mandated person under the Children First Act 2015 you will have a legal obligation ·        To report child protection concerns at or above a defined threshold to TUSLA. ·        To assist Tusla, if requested, in assessing a concern which has been the subject of a mandated report You will remain a mandated person for the duration of your appointment to your current post or for the duration of your appointment to such other post as is included in the categories specified in the Ministerial Direction. You will receive full information on your responsibilities under the Act on appointment.