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Afternoon Childcare Practitioner: FETAC/QQI level 5 or higher major award in Early Childhood Education. Location: Anchor Childcare Centre, Racecourse Shopping Centre, Grange Road, Baldoyle, D13. Our service has ample parking and is close to the H1, H2 and 102 bus routes and 5 minutes from Bayside Dart. Requirements: This position is supported by the Community Services Programme so candidates must meet the eligibility criteria for the Programme (currently on a TUS, CE/JI scheme or in receipt of certain payments from the Department of Social Protection. Anchor Childcare Centre is an Equal Opportunities Employer Please click the APPLY NOW button to upload your CV. Don't have a current CV? Click HERE to view the JobAlert.ie CV templates.
Registered Advanced Nurse Practitioner / Candidate Diabetes
Job Title and Grade Code Registered Advanced Nurse Practitioner (RANP) /candidate Advanced Nurse Practitioner Diabetic services. Grade Codes: 2267 / 2272 Campaign Reference SCH/098/2025 Closing Date Wednesday 15th December 2025 @ 17:00Hrs Proposed Interview Date (s) It is proposed to hold interview for this post as soon as possible after the closing date of the campaign. In this regard, candidates may receive short notice of interview date. Taking up Appointment A start date will be indicated at job offer stage. Location of Post Endocrine Department, St. Columcille’s Hospital, Loughlinstown, Co. Dublin. There is currently one permanent whole-time vacancy as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner (RANP) in Diabetes, available in the Endocrine Department, at St Columcille’s Hospital (SCH), Loughlinstown, Co. Dublin. A panel may be created from this campaign for SCH from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full time or part time duration may be filled. Informal Enquiries Clement Anburaj Director of Nursing, St. Columcille’s Hospital, Loughlinstown, Co. Dublin. Phone : 01 211 5014 Email : clement.anburaj @hse.ie Details of Service Located on the border of Wicklow St. Columcille’s Hospital (SCH) Loughlinstown, provides a range of services to a diverse population covering South County Dublin and County Wicklow. SCH is a Model 2 hospital with 117 inpatient Beds, 3 Medical Observation Beds, 8 Day Beds, 9 Beds in MAU (Medical Assessment Unit) and 6 in the IU (Injuries Unit). These services include a Cardiac Rehabilitation Unit, Injury Unit, Medical Assessment Unit, acute medical in-patient services, Day Surgery, Diabetic Care, Outpatient care and Diagnostic Services. St. Columcille’s Hospital has a National Speciality in Obesity and Gender management and is a referral centre for bariatric surgery. Specific to the Diabetic Services The Diabetes Service in St Columcille’s Hospital (SCH) is a tertiary referral service for Type 1 (T1DM) and complicated Type 2 diabetes (T2DM) that cannot be managed in the community. The service has 4963 registered patients - 672 of which have T1DM with 371 of those using intensive insulin approaches. We provide advanced diabetes interventions in keeping with those seen in many but not all Level IV hospital units. Patient empowerment through education, active questioning and enhanced support is central to our approach. The team at SCH has a very close working relationship with community and primary care colleagues. The diabetes service is delivered principally via outpatient clinics but also provides inpatient monitoring for all patients admitted with diabetes. The service is delivered using an MDT approach composed of many disciplines which include, nursing, medical, clinical nutrition, and podiatry. Nurse led clinics take place daily for follow up of acute problems and assisting with behavioural changes in clients struggling with their diabetes. Reporting Relationship The post holder will report to: Clinically: Endocrine Consultants and professionally to : Knowledge ● Knowledge of nursing guidelines, policies, procedures, and protocols, applicable to Diabetic nursing ● Detailed understanding of the application of Scope of Nursing Practice Framework ● Advanced knowledge of current nursing research issues related to Diabetic nursing ● Experience of clinical audit and standard setting Post Specific Requirements, additional qualifications and or experience required. The following service specific requirements, additional qualifications and /or experience are offered for consideration in developing the role for a specific scope of practice within a post or within a specific location. ● Be a registered nurse prescriber or agree to undertake, within an agreed timeframe, the Nurse Prescribing of Medicinal Products Certificate. ● Have undertaken or agree to undertake, within an agreed timeframe, the Nurse Prescribing of Ionising Radiation Certificate. Campaign Specific Selection Process Ranking/Shortlisting / Interview A ranking and or shortlisting exercise may be carried out based on 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 considering 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. Code of Practice The Health Service Executive will run this campaign in compliance with the Code of Practice prepared by the Commission for Public Service Appointments (CPSA). The Code of Practice sets out how the core principles of probity, merit, equity, and fairness might be applied on a principal basis. The Code also specifies the responsibilities placed on candidates, facilities for feedback to applicants on matters relating to their application when requested, and outlines procedures in relation to requests for a review of the recruitment and selection process and review in relation to allegations of a breach of the Code of Practice. Additional information on the HSE’s review process is available in the document posted with each vacancy entitled “Code of Practice, Information for Candidates”. Codes of practice are published by the CPSA and are available on https://www.hse.ie/eng/staff/jobs in the document posted with each vacancy entitled “Code of Practice, Information for Candidates” or on https://www.cpsa.ie/ . The reform programme outlined for the Health Services may impact on this role and as structures change the Job Specification may be reviewed. This Job Specification is a guide to the general range of duties assigned to the post holder. It is intended to be neither definitive nor restrictive and is subject to periodic review with the employee concerned. Registered Advanced Nurse Practitioner (RANP) or Candidate Advanced Nurse Practitioner (cANP), Diabetic Services, Terms and Conditions of Employment Tenure The appointment is whole-time and Candidate ANP is required to have progressed to being eligible to be a Registered ANP with the NMBI within 3 years of commencement of the post. Given the developmental nature of this service the successful advanced nurse practitioner candidate will be required to adhere to the terms as set out below which are specific to this appointment. In line with requirements and standards set out by NMBI (2017) Advanced Practice (Nursing) Standards and Requirements the successful candidate will be required to engage in a process of self-development and structured education and clinical supervision specific to (area of practice to be inserted) in order to develop advanced clinical nursing knowledge and critical thinking skills to gain competence necessary to independently provide efficient, effective, safe patient care to a specific caseload which has been previously agreed. The Candidate Advanced Nurse Practitioner is expected to demonstrate the core and specific competencies deemed necessary to manage the scope of practice and must undertake formal competency assessment to an agreed standard in order to progress towards submission of a personal portfolio to The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland for registration as a Registered Advanced Nurse Practitioner The timeframe for submission of the individual portfolio will be agreed with the Director of Nursing and relevant clinical lead to progress the development of an ANP service in breast cancer and facilitate the strategic development of future ANP candidates and additional patient services. As a new RANP service is being developed the Candidate Advanced Nurse Practitioner, under the direction of the Health Care Provider’s Advanced Practice Stakeholder Governance Group is expected to enable the individual nurse to meet the NMBI Criteria for Registration as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner as set out in Advanced Practice (Nursing) Standards and Requirements (NMBI, 2017). Develop the job description and supporting documentation in line with Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann Advanced Practice (Nursing) Standards and Requirements (NMBI 2017). On successful completion of the above requirements and on acquiring registration with NMBI as an RANP the candidate will be appointed as an RANP in a permanent capacity. Failure to successfully achieve essential milestones (outlined above) within an agreed timeframe will result in termination of the ANP career pathway and return to a previously held substantive post OR re-deployment within the organisation. 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. 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 cANP (as at 01/08/2025) is: €70,725 72,124 75,662 77,054 78,454 79,872 The salary scale for RANP (as at 01/08/2025) is: € 71,408 72,792 74,125 78,221 79,511 81,009 82,410 83,801 88,12 Candidates who are successful at interview and subsequently meet the necessary registration requirements with NMBI will automatically be appointed into the approved post of RANP. 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 Contracting 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 of 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 joining the public service or re-joining the public service with a 26 week break in service, between 1 April 2004 and 31 December 2012 (new entrants) have no compulsory retirement age. Public servants, joining the public service or re-joining the public service after a 26-week break, after 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. Protection for Persons Reporting Child Abuse Act 1998 As this post is one of those designated under the Protection for Persons Reporting Child Abuse Act 1998, appointment to this post appoints one as a designated officer in accordance with Section 2 of the Act. You will remain a designated officer 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. 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. Infection Control Have a working knowledge of 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. 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. Ethics in Public Office 1995 and 2001 Positions remunerated at or above the minimum point of the Grade VIII salary scale (€69,676 as at 01.10.2020) are designated positions under Section 18 of the Ethics in Public Office Act 1995. Any person appointed to a designated position must comply with the requirements of the Ethics in Public Office Acts 1995 and 2001 as outlined below: A) In accordance with Section 18 of the Ethics in Public Office Act 1995, a person holding such a post is required to prepare and furnish an annual statement of any interests which could materially influence the performance of the official functions of the post. This annual statement of interest should be submitted to the Chief Executive Officer not later than 31st January in the following year. B) In addition to the annual statement, a person holding such a post is required, whenever they are performing a function as an employee of the HSE and have actual knowledge, or a connected person, has a material interest in a matter to which the function relates, provide at the time a statement of the facts of that interest. A person holding such a post should provide such statement to the Chief Executive Officer. The function in question cannot be performed unless there are compelling reasons to do so and, if this is the case, those compelling reasons must be stated in writing and must be provided to the Chief Executive Officer. C) A person holding such a post is required under the Ethics in Public Office Acts 1995 and 2001 to act in accordance with any guidelines or advice published or given by the Standards in Public Office Commission. Guidelines for public servants on compliance with the provisions of the Ethics in Public Office Acts 1995 and 2001 are available on the Standards Commission’s website https://www.sipo.ie/ . [1] A template SSSS and guidelines are available on the National Health and Safety Function, here: https://www.hse.ie/eng/staff/safetywellbeing/about%20us/ 2 See link on health and safety web-pages to latest Incident Management Policy
Healthcare Records Coordinator
Grade V HealthCare Records Coordinator Job Specification & Terms and Conditions Job Title and Grade Grade V HealthCare Records Coordinator Ospidéal Cholm Cille, Bóthar Bhré, Baile Uí Lachnáin, Co. Bhaile Átha Cliath D18 V9K1 St. Columcille's Hospital, Bray Road, Loughlinstown, Co. Dublin D18 V9K1 (Grade Code 0566) Remuneration The salary scale for the post is: (01/08/2025) €51,718 €53,265 €54,843 €56,456 €58,078 €59,969 €61,866 LSIs 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 SCH /100/2025 Closing Date Monday 8th December 2025 @17:00 HRS ( CV’s not accepted please upload application form) Proposed Interview Date (s) Interviews will be held as soon as possible after the closing date. Candidates will normally be given at least one week’s notice of interview. The timescale may be reduced in exceptional circumstances. Taking up Appointment A start date will be indicated at job offer stage. Location of Post Initial Assignment will be to the Healthcare Records in St. Columcille’s Hospital, Loughlinstown. The successful candidate may be required to work in any service area within the vicinity as the need arises. There is currently one whole-time Permanent vacancy available in the Consumer Affairs Department . (There is no overtime or allowances associated with this post). A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for this role from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. Informal Enquiries Maria Mellsop, Administration and Consumer Affairs Manager email: Maria.mellsop@hse.ie Details of Service St. Columcille’s Hospital is located on the border of County Wicklow. It is a model 2 hospital and is aligning itself to the Sláintecare vision. It has 117 inpatient beds and provides a range of services to a diverse population covering South County Dublin and County Wicklow. St. Columcille’s Hospital is committed to providing a quality, patient focused service in a way that meets all patient needs in an equitable, efficient and safe manner. We acknowledge the contribution of each member of staff and aim to encourage and support them in their on-going professional development. Services include a 7/7 Local Injury Unit, 7/7 Medical Assessment Unit, 113 medical inpatient beds incorporating Stroke & Ortho Rehab Units, Endoscopy, a 5/7 Day Surgery Unit, an Outpatient Department, Radiology and various diagnostic services for local GPs. St. Columcille’s Hospital acts as a hub and spoke model for integrated care. Located in St. Columcille’s Hospital is the National Centre for all obesity management and the National Gender Service. The Obesity Management Service in St Columcille’s and St Vincent’s University Hospitals (SCH/SVUH), is a National Referral Centre for Bariatric Surgery. SCH/SVUH obesity management service has an established pathway of care for patients with obesity, with an experienced multi-disciplinary team (MDT) of dietitians, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, psychologists, clinical nurse manager, bariatric physicians and surgeons, supported by an administrative team. The Level 3 service receives approximately 2000 referrals per year and referrals are triaged according to complexity of obesity. The bariatric surgery arm (Level 4) of the service includes MDT pre-operative assessment and post-operative support in SCH, and surgical procedures performed in SVUH and St Michaels Hospital (SMH). Background / National Context Obesity is a complex, chronic multi-factorial disease, with over 200 possible complications affecting many organs and systems. The Model of Care (MoC) for the Management of Overweight and Obesity in Ireland was published in 2021, and sets out how the healthcare for children, young people and adults living with overweight and obesity in Ireland should be organised and resourced now and in the future. In all health and social care settings, staff will be trained to deliver holistic weight management interventions appropriate to that setting. Free staff car parking facilities on-site. Reporting Relationship Reports to the Administration & Consumer Affairs Manager, or other nominated manager. Key Working Relationships The Grade V will work closely with the Administration & Consumer Affairs Manager or other nominated Senior manager and in addition to assisting with the management of the administrative office, the post holder will engage with: · Significant experience of working in a busy office environment managing competing demands and multiple concurrent pieces of work · Experience of working with internal and external stakeholders. · Experience of professional writing and creation of documents such as standard operating procedures (SOP), reports, etc. · Experience line managing staff desirable but not necessary · Proficient in Microsoft Office suite including Excel, PowerPoint & Word. · Proficient in MS Teams. Including the scheduling & conferencing facilities function. Other requirements specific to the post · Experience working in Health Care is essential for the role and be proficient in Microsoft Office suite including Excel, PowerPoint & Word. · Experience managing patient/client health records at departmental or organisational level · Experience of managing staff · This post may involve travel from time to time to effectively carry out assigned duties. Access to appropriate transport to fulfil the requirements of the role. Skills, competencies and/or knowledge Professional Knowledge & Experience For example: · Demonstrates knowledge and experience relevant to the role as per the duties & responsibilities, eligibility criteria and post specific requirements of the role. · Maximise the use of ICT, demonstrating excellent computer skills particularly Microsoft Office, Outlook etc. · Demonstrate the ability to work in line with relevant policies and procedures. · Demonstrate commitment to developing own professional knowledge and expertise. · An understanding of the administration access, FOI and GDPR legislation and principles · An understanding of medicolegal environment associated with healthcare records management Planning and Managing Resources For example: · Demonstrate the ability to effectively plan and manage own workload and that of others in an effective and methodical manner within strict deadlines, ensuring deadlines are met. · The ability to manage deadlines and effectively handle multiple tasks. · The ability to manage within allocated resources and a capacity to respond to changes in a plan. · Maintains an awareness of value for money. Commitment to a Quality Service For example: · Demonstrate an awareness and appreciation of the service user and a strong commitment to providing a quality service. · Embraces and promotes the change agenda; demonstrates flexibility and initiative including the ability to adapt to and implement change. · Supports team through service improvement / change processes. Evaluating Information, Problem Solving & Decision Making For example: · Demonstrate numeracy skills, an ability to analyse and evaluate information and make effective decisions. Recognises when it is appropriate to refer decisions to a higher level of management. · Demonstrate initiative in the resolution of issues arising / problem solving and proactively develop new proposals and recommend solutions. · Makes decisions and solves problems in a timely manner before they accumulate. Team working For example: · Demonstrate the ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team, promoting a positive team spirit. · Demonstrate leadership potential, the ability to manage the performance of others and support staff development. · Works as part of the team to establish a shared sense of purpose and unity. Communications & Interpersonal Skills For example: · Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to present (verbal & written) information in a clear and concise manner. · Demonstrate the ability to influence people and events and the ability to build and maintain relationships with a variety of stakeholders. · Treats others with dignity and respect. 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/ Code of Practice The Health Service Executive will run this campaign in compliance with the Code of Practice prepared by the Commission for Public Service Appointments (CPSA). The CPSA is responsible for establishing the principles that should be followed when making an appointment. These are set out in the CPSA Code of Practice. The Code outlines the standards that should be adhered to at each stage of the selection process and sets out the review and appeal mechanisms open to candidates should they be unhappy with a selection process. The CPSA Code of Practice can be accessed via https://www.cpsa.ie/ . The reform programme outlined for the Health Services may impact on this role and as structures change the job specification may be reviewed. This job specification is a guide to the general range of duties assigned to the post holder. It is intended to be neither definitive nor restrictive and is subject to periodic review with the employee concerned. Permanent Grade V HealthCare Records Coordinator Terms and Conditions of Employment Tenure The current vacancy is a Permanent contract and whole time. The post is pensionable. (There is no overtime or allowances associated with this post)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 is: (01/08/2025) €51,718 €53,265 €54,843 €56,456 €58,078 €59,969 6€1,866 LSIs 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 Working Week The standard working week applying to the post is to be confirmed at Job Offer stage. 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 8am-8pm 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 contracting 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 joining the public service or re-joining the public service with a 26 week break in service, between 1 April 2004 and 31 December 2012 (new entrants) have no compulsory retirement age. Public servants, joining the public service or re-joining the public service after a 26 week break, after 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. Protection of Children Guidance and Legislation The welfare and protection of children is the responsibility of all HSE staff. You must be aware of and understand your specific responsibilities under the Children First Act 2015, the Protections for Persons Reporting Child Abuse Act 1998 in accordance with Section 2, Children First National Guidance and other relevant child safeguarding legislation and policies. Some staff have additional responsibilities such as Line Managers, Designated Officers and Mandated Persons. You should check if you are a Designated Officer and / or a Mandated Person and be familiar with the related roles and legal responsibilities. For further information, guidance and resources please visit: HSE Children First webpage . Confidentiality In the course of your employment, you may have access to, or hear information concerning, the medical or personal affairs of patients and/or staff, or other health service business. Such records and information are strictly confidential and, unless acting on the instructions of an authorised officer, on no account must information concerning staff, patients or other health service business be divulged or discussed except in the performance of normal duty. In addition, records must never be left in such a manner that unauthorised persons can obtain access to them and must be left in safe custody when no longer required. Please note the Following Conditions · Employee must attend fire lectures and drills periodically and must observe fire orders. · All accidents with the department must be reported immediately in line with the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act, 1989, and all staff must comply with all safety regulations. · In line with the Public Health (Tobacco) Acts 2002 & 2004, smoking within buildings of the Health Service Executive is not permitted. The Health Service Executive is not responsible for the loss or theft of personal belongings. Infection Control Have a working knowledge of 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. 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 Pre-Employment Health Assessment What to expect following the interview stage: Prior to commencing in this role a person will be required to complete a form declaring their health status which is reviewed by the hospital’s Occupational Health Service and if required undergo a medical assessment with this department. Any person employed 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. Validation of Qualifications & Experience Any credit given to a candidate at interview, in respect of claims to qualifications, training and experience is provisional and is subject to verification. The recommendation of the interview board is liable to revision if the claimed qualification, training or experience is not proven. References Three written references, one of which must be your current line manager, will be sought. The employer also reserves the right to determine the merit, appropriateness and relevance of such references and referees. You will be contacted to give names and contact details of referees. Garda Vetting Garda vetting is role dependent and may be carried out if the nature of the role constitutes “relevant work or activities relating to children” and “relevant work or activities relating to vulnerable persons” within the meaning of the National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Act 2012. An employee will not take up employment until the Garda Vetting process has been completed and the hospital is satisfied that such an appointment does not pose a risk to clients, service users and employees. You will be contacted post interview to complete a form, provide ID and engagement in the online Garda Vetting process. [1] [2]
DML Applications Lead
Please note: Location of Post The posts will be geographically located within Health Region Dublin & Midlands The post reports to the General Manager Digital Health. There is one current permanent whole time Applications Lead role available. A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Applications Lead in Dublin and Midlands Region from which current and future whole-time permanent vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. Informal Enquiries Name: Carol McCann, General Manager Digital Health Email: carolm.mccann@hse.ie Mobile: 086 3852772 Details of Service 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 fully 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 Dublin and Midlands health region will manage and deliver all public health and social care services in: Laois, Longford, Offaly, Dublin South West, Dublin West Dublin, Dublin South City Kildare, West Wicklow, Westmeath Hospital groups and Community Health Organisations HSE Dublin and Midlands includes all hospital and community healthcare services in the region. This includes: Tallaght University Hospital, St James’s Hospital, Naas General Hospital, Children’s Health Ireland, The Coombe, St Luke’s, Midland Regional Hospital Mullingar, Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore, Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Community Healthcare Dublin South, Kildare and west Dublin Counties Laois, Offaly, Westmeath and Longford. Services in the Dublin and Midlands health region HSE services that work together to provide healthcare to this region include: Acute Hospitals, Primary care services, Older person’s services, Disability services, Mental Health services, Palliative care services, Social inclusion services, Public and private providers, Health and social care professionals, Voluntary sector services, Public health
Charity Sales
Are you looking for a part-time or full-time role that will build your skills in sales, customer service, and being a fundraiser in the NGO sector? This is a great opportunity for an individual looking to build a career with a global movement of people working to beat poverty. What does this role involve?
Braeburn Cafe Team Member
Braeburn Café Team Member - Applegreen Lusk North Are you as passionate about coffee as we are? Would you like to a part of an exciting new coffee concept? Calling all coffee enthusiasts, we would love to have you as part of our team! Our mission is to serve fantastic coffee to our customers in our new café or on the move in our drive thru. Barista experience and advantage but not essential as we will be providing full training. We are currently hiring for part time and full-time positions. What will I be doing as a Braeburn Team Member? You will play a vital role in supporting the front-line operations of our business. · Support day to day operations of the business · Ensure shop floor is clean and tidy · Ensure all food safety policies are met · Prepare food · Follow and enforce braeburn manual training contents · Stock control and management · Create the best food experience possible for customers · Work closely with management to achieve weekly and quarterly targets Why should I join the braeburn Team? Benefits 1. All staff will be entitled to a colleague discount card that offers 100% off our Bakewell Deli foods and all hot drinks. (Up to €10 saving a day) 2. Bike to Work Scheme (Available after 6 months of service) 3. HSF health plan for everyone from under €2.50 a week 4. Employee Assistance Programme run by the ZestLife which offers free counselling on personal, family, work and money matters. Training and Development We as a company are constantly growing our business, but it`s our people driving its success 1. The Educational Training Board offers retail training courses through the Applegreen Academy 2. We offer fantastic career opportunities and a great deal of our promotions are internal Charity At Applegreen we truly believe in the power of community and so, The Applegreen Charitable Fund that was set up to raise vital funds to support Irelands Children. By working at Applegreen you will assist in raising money for our charity partners, Barretstown. The charitable fund pledges to raise €1 million in the next 3 years. INDHP
Experienced Mixologists/bar Tenders, Full And
Mixologists & Bar Tenders Are you passionate about cocktails, specialty drinks and providing an unforgettable bar experience? Our bar at the 4* Grand Hotel, Malahide is looking for a talented Bar Tender to join our friendly team. Now under the management of FBD Hotels & Resorts , the iconic four-star Grand Hotel Dublin, located in the heart of Malahide, offers a unique seaside retreat while remaining conveniently close to the attractions of Dublin City Centre — just 15 minutes from Dublin International Airport and 5 minutes from the M50/M1 motorways. The hotel features 203 luxurious bedrooms, elegantly decorated in a contemporary yet classic style, with many offering stunning sea views. Guests can enjoy a memorable dining experience at Coast , the Grand Hotel’s seafront restaurant, showcasing the very best of fresh, local produce. For more casual occasions, the recently refurbished Matt Ryan Bar provides the perfect setting to catch up with friends and family in a relaxed atmosphere. As part of our commitment to wellness and relaxation, we also offer access to the award-winning Arena Health and Fitness Club , featuring a 21-meter swimming pool, jacuzzi, steam room, sauna, and a state-of-the-art gymnasium. The Grand Hotel now enters an exciting new era — combining timeless elegance, outstanding service, and elevated guest experiences in one of Ireland’s most charming coastal destinations. What We’re Looking For:
Social CARE Worker
Avista is a progressive organisation, providing a wide range of services including Day, Residential and Respite supports to both Children and Adults in various locations across 3 Regions. The organisation is looking for Candidates who are committed to supporting people with Intellectual Disabilities and their families, in a Person Centred, Community Based, Socially inclusive manner in accordance with our core values and ethos and underpinned by quality, best practice and research. JOB ADVERTISEMENT APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION: SOCIAL CARE WORKER ADULT DAY SERVICES, ST VINCENT'S CENTRE NAVAN ROAD PERMANENT PART TIME CONTRACT (35HPW) Salary: € 40,351 - 56,650* (LSI) *Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience and pro-rated for hours of work. Essential: · QQI Level 7 (or higher) qualification in Social Care/Applied Social Studies or equivalent, the award must be considered eligible for CORU registration. · Up to date CORU registration/ Confirmation of application for registration submitted to CORU · Must have full automatic or manual driving licence & driving service vehicles is a requirement · Experience working within the area of intellectual disability and those who have behaviours of concern. Desirable: · To adopt a holistic and person-centred approach to your role to ensure people are supported to live their best lives. · To have knowledge of New Directions. · Willingness to support persons to develop skills and competencies around identified areas of interest and learning. Applicants should possess Level 1 behavioural competencies of Avista competency framework REQ:88194 Why work with us? Please submit a Cover letter and CV as application via our website careers section at: https://www.rezoomo.com/company/avista/ Informal enquiries to: Karina Waters, Day Service Manager, Tel: 0858769412 or Jennifer Duffy, Day Service Manager, Tel: 0871247973 Closing date for receipt of applications 17thNovember 2025. Interviews will take place: week beginning 4thDecember2025 “A panel may be formed from which current and future positions may be filled across the Dublin service.” Avista reserves the right to close the competition early should a sufficient number of applications be received. Avista is a public body and subject to Freedom of Information and Data Protection Requests Avista is an equal opportunities employer.
Social Worker, Principal
Oibrí Sóisialta, Príomhaí Social Worker, Principal Job Specification, Terms & Conditions Job Title and Grade Social Worker, Principal (Grade Code 350Y) Campaign Reference SCH/095/2025 Closing Date Wednesday 10th December 2025 @17:00hrs Proposed Interview Date(s) TBC Taking up Appointment A start date will be indicated at job offer stage. Organisational Area HSE Dublin South East Location of Post St Columcille’s Hospital, Loughlinstown, Co Dublin There is currently one permanent whole-time post available at this location. A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for St Columcille’s Hospital, Loughlinstown, Co Dublin from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. Informal Enquiries Ms Suzanne Kirk, Human Resources Manager, St Columcille’s Hospital, Loughlinstown, Co Dublin Email: suzanne.kirk@hse.ie Details of Service St. Columcille’s Hospital, Loughlinstown, Co Dublin Ospidéal Cholm Cille, Bóthar Bhré, Baile Uí Lachnáin, Co. Bhaile Átha Cliath St. Columcille’s Hospital is located on the border of County Wicklow. It is a model 2 hospital and is aligning itself to the Sláintecare vision. It has 117 inpatient beds and provides a range of services to a diverse population covering South County Dublin and County Wicklow. Services include a 7/7 Local Injury Unit, 7/7 Medical Assessment Unit, 113 medical inpatient beds incorporating Stroke & Ortho Rehab Units, 4 inpatient beds for rehabilitation of patients living with severe and complex obesity, Endoscopy, a 5/7 Day Surgery Unit, an Outpatient Department, Radiology, Centre for Obesity Management, National Gender Service, and various diagnostic services for local GPs. St. Columcille’s Hospital acts as a hub and spoke model for integrated care. The Principal Social Worker also manages the social work service provision within the mortuary as post-mortem liaison social workers. St. Columcille’s Hospital is committed to providing a quality, patient-focused service in a way that meets all patient needs in an equitable, efficient and safe manner. Reporting Relationship The post holder will report to: Operationally – General Manager, St. Columcille’s Hospital Liaises with: Medical, Nursing, Health & Social Care Professionals and all Heads of Departments. Purpose of the Post · To manage social work services within St. Columcille’s Hospital · To work within a multidisciplinary environment to provide quality person-centred care for our clients. · To apply and develop social work specialist skills and knowledge appropriate to this service ; including but not limited to Children First, Assisted Decision Making (capacity) Act, Post-Mortem Liaison Services and dementia quality care. Principal Duties and Responsibilities Professional / Clinical · Deliver a quality service to service users ensuring professional standards are maintained in accordance with the requirements as set out by CORU https://coru.ie/files-education/scwrb-standards-of-proficiency-for-social-care-workers.pdf · Ensure the delivery of social work services is in accordance with CORU’s Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics for the Social Work profession, relevant legislation and HSE policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines. · Provide clinical and professional leadership in the delivery of a high quality social work service. · Contribute to the overall development of the social work service so as to meet current and emerging trends and unmet needs of Service users in conjunction with other relevant social and statutory agencies. · Seek the development of fair and equitable social policy and where inequalities are identified, lobby for change. · Contribute, as a member of local and area level management teams, to the delivery and future development of an effective service that adheres to statutory requirements and meets the emerging needs of service users. · Facilitate clear channels of communication to relevant management structures in relation to social work service issues. · Be responsible for the overall management and performance of social work activity within the designated area in keeping with good professional practice and subject to agreed policy directives and priorities. · Develop good working relationships with other Heads of Service, professionals, specialist services, community and voluntary organisations to provide integrated quality care to service users. · Take direct responsibility for a defined caseload as required. · Ensure anti-discriminatory practice and cultural competence, at individual and service levels. · Provide professional leadership at meetings, committees and/or other fora as required. · Chair and participate in case conferences and care planning meetings with the appropriate staff when the need arises. · Be the hospital Lead for Assisted Decision Making and Children First and ensure attendance at relevant national / regional meetings and appropriate relaying of information to the hospital. Education & Training · Ensure that the requirements of CORU are met in relation to social work practice, continuous professional development and adherence to the code of conduct and ethics. · Maintain standards of practice and levels of professional knowledge by ensuring the completion of mandatory training and attendance at courses and events as appropriate. · Engage in career and professional development planning, and ensure professional development planning with all social workers is undertaken at regular intervals. · Be responsible for the practice education of student social workers through provision of placements and through support for social workers who are practice educators within their departments. · Oversee the provision of a framework for the promotion of staff development and training by making recommendations with regard to the ongoing education, mentoring, training and in-service needs of social workers. · Encourage and facilitate social workers to undertake the required training to be a practice teacher for social work students. · Act as a resource by participating in the education and training of Social Work colleagues and other health professionals as required. · Build and communicate an understanding of the role and contribution of social work within the service. · Take an active role in professional clinical supervision and engage in reflective practice in accordance with CORU requirements and the local / national Supervision Policy. Quality and Risk, Health and Safety Management · Contribute to the development of policies, procedures, guidelines and safe professional practice and adhere to relevant legislation, regulations and standards and ensure that staff comply with same. · Document appropriately and report any near misses, hazards and accidents and bring them to the attention of designated individual(s) in line with best practice. · Work in a safe manner with due care and attention to the safety of self and others. · Be aware of risk management issues, adequately identify, assess, manage and monitor risks within their area of responsibility and take appropriate action. · Promote a culture that values diversity and respect. · 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. · Support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service. Management · Participate in and contribute to service planning and development. · Provide service delivery reports as required e.g. service plan, annual report and ensure that there are appropriate systems in place to gather relevant information. · Provide leadership and motivation in optimising service delivery by developing teams and promoting change management. · Report and advise on social work staffing needs for their area of responsibility. · Oversee the implementation of appropriate induction and probationary systems. · Oversee the implementation of an appropriate performance management system for the delivery of a high quality social work service. · Ensure the Social Work service complies with relevant HR and other policies, procedures and guidelines. · Keep updated on; current and impending legislation and the perceived impact on practice; developments in national policies, strategies and international best practice to ensure that service delivery complies with same; developments within the Irish Health Service. · Contribute to the development of policies, procedures and guidelines in relation to the social work service, engaging staff as appropriate. · Be responsible for the delivery of the social work service within the budget allocation. · Ensure compliance with a high standard of documentation, including service user files in accordance with local guidelines, Freedom of Information (FOI) and GDPR Acts. · Oversee service user and data confidentiality. · Ensure that the social work service makes the most efficient and effective use of developments in IT. · Act as spokesperson for the Organisation as required. · Demonstrate pro-active commitment to all communications with internal and external stakeholders. 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. Eligibility Criteria, Qualifications and/ or experience Candidates must have, at the latest date of receipt of applications for the post: 1. Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc (a) Candidates for appointment must: (i) Be registered, or be eligible for registration, on the Social Workers Register maintained by the Social Workers Registration Board at CORU. AND (ii) Have 5 years full time (or an aggregate of 5 years full time) relevant post qualification experience. AND (iii) Have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability, management and professional ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office. (iv) Provide proof of Statutory Registration on the Social Workers Register maintained by the Social Workers Registration Board at CORU before a contract of employment can be issued. 2 . Annual registration (i) On appointment practitioners must maintain annual registration on the Social Workers Register maintained by the Social Workers Registration Board 3. Health Candidates for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. 4. Character Candidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character Post Specific Requirements Demonstrate depth and breadth of experience in the clinical field of Social Work as relevant to the role. Other requirements specific to the post Access transport is a necessary requirement of this post. Skills, competencies and/or knowledge Professional Knowledge & Experience · Demonstrates a high level of professional knowledge to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the role safely and effectively within the legal, ethical and practice boundaries of the profession. · Develop and maintain a broad knowledge of the health service and understands how the Social Work profession can best contribute to a model of holistic service provision. · Demonstrates knowledge of the various theoretical models, approaches and interventions that apply in current practice. · Demonstrates a commitment to promoting and applying evidence based practice and research. · Demonstrate a clear understanding of risk assessment and management. · Demonstrate a willingness to engage with ICT and develop ICT skills relevant to the role. · Demonstrates a strong interest in ongoing learning and a commitment to continuing professional development. Demonstrates the ability to utilise supervision effectively. · Demonstrates a high level of knowledge about the Assisted Decision Making Act and the guiding principles of same. Demonstrates knowledge about the Decision Making Representative Process and the social work role within same. · Demonstrates a high level of knowledge regarding the implementation of Children First within an acute hospital setting. Planning and Managing Resources · Demonstrates the ability to effectively plan and manage activities and resources to ensure value for money and maximum benefit for the organisation, within a model of person-centred care. · Has a thorough understanding of the practicalities of service planning, budgetary management, value for money and cost-benefit analysis. · Aligns the profession with the strategy of the organisation. · Develops service plans that aim to anticipate the changing needs of service users and harness developing professional practice. · Demonstrates an ability to provide options for working with other HSCP professions to promote person centred care in a cost and time effective manner. Managing & Developing (Self & Others) · Demonstrates the ability to manage and develop self and others in a busy working environment including the ability to prioritise caseloads for self and others. · Demonstrates effective leadership and team management skills. Provides clear direction for staff in relation to the goals of their function and how they fit in with the broader organisational strategy. · Leads by example. Displays motivation, is flexible during challenging times and perseveres despite setbacks to ensure that goals are achieved. · Motivates and empowers staff by appropriately delegating responsibility and authority. · Shows an understanding of the complexity of team working within an acute hospital both within the department and with other professionals. Commitment to providing a Quality Service · Demonstrate a commitment to the delivery of a high quality, person centred service. · Clearly accepts accountability for standards of performance in area of responsibility. · Ensures that the full potential of their profession is fully considered in the development of strategic plans for their area of the organisation. · Strives to keep staff directed towards the longer-term change agenda, while maintaining efficiency of day-to-day service. Evaluating Information and Judging Situations · Recognises the implications and consequences of decisions in political and strategic terms for the organisation as a whole; considers precedence to ensure consistency. · Demonstrates the ability to critically analyse, evaluate information, and make effective decisions with regard to service user care. · Establishes integrity by ensuring that the professional, ethical and safety factors are fully considered in decisions into which they have input. · Makes decisions in a transparent manner by involving and empowering others where appropriate. Communications and Interpersonal Skills · Displays effective communication (verbal & written) and interpersonal skills. · Demonstrates sensitivity, diplomacy and tact when dealing with others. · Works collaboratively with multiple stakeholders in understanding and establishing expectations and desired outcomes. · Demonstrates strong negotiation skills, remains firm but flexible when putting forward a point of view. 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. Code of Practice The Health Service Executive will run this campaign in compliance with the Code of Practice prepared by the Commission for Public Service Appointments (CPSA). The Code of Practice sets out how the core principles of probity, merit, equity and fairness might be applied on a principle basis. The Code also specifies the responsibilities placed on candidates, facilities for feedback to applicants on matters relating to their application when requested, and outlines procedures in relation to requests for a review of the recruitment and selection process and review in relation to allegations of a breach of the Code of Practice. Additional information on the HSE’s review process is available in the document posted with each vacancy entitled “Code of Practice, information for candidates”. Codes of practice are published by the CPSA and are available on www.hse.ie/eng/staff/jobs in the document posted with each vacancy entitled “Code of Practice, information for candidates” or on www.cpsa.ie . The reform programme outlined for the Health Services may impact on this role and as structures change the job description may be reviewed. This job description is a guide to the general range of duties assigned to the post holder. It is intended to be neither definitive nor restrictive and is subject to periodic review with the employee concerned. Social Worker, Principal Terms and Conditions of Employment Tenure The current vacancy for this post is permanent and whole time. This 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 (01/08/2025) is: €80,299 €82,625 €86,255 €89,884 €93,512 €98,506 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 will be confirmed at job offer stage 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 8am-8pm 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 Contracting 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 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. Protection of Persons Reporting Child Abuse Act 1998 As this post is one of those designated under the Protection of Persons Reporting Child Abuse Act 1998, appointment to this post appoints one as a designated officer in accordance with Section 2 of the Act. You will remain a designated officer 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. 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. Infection Control Have a working knowledge of 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. Ethics in Public Office 1995 and 2001 Positions remunerated at or above the minimum point of the Grade VIII salary scale (€ 64,812 as at 01.01.10) Positions remunerated at or above the minimum point of the Grade VIII salary scale (€ 64,812 as at 01.01.2010) are designated positions under Section 18 of the Ethics in Public Office Act 1995. Any person appointed to a designated position must comply with the requirements of the Ethics in Public Office Acts 1995 and 2001 as outlined below; A) In accordance with Section 18 of the Ethics in Public Office Act 1995, a person holding such a post is required to prepare and furnish an annual statement of any interests which could materially influence the performance of the official functions of the post. This annual statement of interest should be submitted to the Chief Executive Officer not later than 31st January in the following year. B) In addition to the annual statement, a person holding such a post is required, whenever they are performing a function as an employee of the HSE and have actual knowledge, or a connected person, has a material interest in a matter to which the function relates, provide at the time a statement of the facts of that interest. A person holding such a post should provide such statement to the Chief Executive Officer. The function in question cannot be performed unless there are compelling reasons to do so and, if this is the case, those compelling reasons must be stated in writing and must be provided to the Chief Executive Officer. C) A person holding such a post is required under the Ethics in Public Office Acts 1995 and 2001 to act in accordance with any guidelines or advice published or given by the Standards in Public Office Commission. Guidelines for public servants on compliance with the provisions of the Ethics in Public Office Acts 1995 and 2001 are available on the Standards Commission’s website http://www.sipo.gov.ie/ 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 ward/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 ward/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 the National Health and Safety Function/H&S web-pages [2]See link on health and safety web-pages to latest Incident Management Policy
Senior Physiotherapist/fisiteirpeoir Sinsearach In Medical Rehabilitation Including Stroke, WTE
Appliications Only accepted Job Title, Grade Code Senior Physiotherapist/Fisiteirpeoir Sinsearach in Medical rehabilitation including Stroke, 0.5 WTE, (Grade Code: 3158) Remuneration The salary scale for the post is: (01/08/2025) €63,912 €65,275 €66,681 €68,073 €69,467 €70,933 €72,478 €74,018 €75,254 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. Campaign Reference SCH/099/2025 Closing Date 17:00hrs Thursday 11th December 2025 Proposed Interview Date (s) Candidates will normally be given at least one weeks' notice of interview. The timescale may be reduced in exceptional circumstances. Taking up Appointment A start date will be indicated at job offer stage. Location of Post HSE Dublin and South East -, St Columcille’s Hospital, Loughlinstown, Co Dublin, D18 V9K1 FSS Bhaile Átha Cliath agus an Oirdheiscirt - Ospidéal Cholm Cille, Baile Uí Lachnáin, Co. Bhaile Átha Cliath, D18 V9K1 There is currently 0.5 permanent part time vacancy available in St Columcilles Hospital. A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Senior Physiotherapist from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration in that speciality may be filled. Informal Enquiries We welcome enquiries about the role. Please Contact Ms. Suzanne Noёl, Physiotherapy Manager, St. Columcille’s Hospital, Loughlinstown, Co. Dublin. Tel: 01 211 5142 Email: Suzanne.Noel@hse.ie Details of Service HSE Dublin and South East Region provides health and social care services in Carlow, Kilkenny, South East Dublin, South Tipperary, Waterford, Wexford and East Wicklow. Community Healthcare Services are the broad range of services in a non-acute hospital setting, delivered as close as possible to people’s homes at the right time, in the right Place, by the right team. There are 70 Primary Care Centres in the Region and specialist teams working in Mental Health, Health and Wellbeing, Social Care and Disability Services. Services are provided in various settings including the service user’s own home, day hospitals, community nursing units, hostels, specialist day care centres, training centres, respite care, and residential services. The region is served by 11 hospitals and the services delivered include inpatient scheduled care, unscheduled/emergency care, maternity services, outpatient and diagnostic services. St. Columcille’s Hospital is a 2 level hospital. It is committed to providing a quality, patient focused service in a way that meets all patient needs in an equitable, efficient and safe manner. We acknowledge the contribution of each member of staff and aim to encourage and support them in their on-going professional development. The hospital has a total of 113 inpatient beds, along with specialized units, including: Ortho rehabilitation Stroke Rehabilitation 4 beds dedicated to the Centre of Obesity Management programme, A 7-bed Day Surgical Unit, A 9-bed Medical Assessment Unit, and A 6-bed Local Injuries Unit. Services provided at SCH are: MAU/LIU Radiology General Medicine including Gastroenterology, Gerontology, Respiratory Medicine, Endocrinology and Cardiology Minor Day Surgery Out-Patient Services including Pain Management Services, Cardiac Rehabilitation, Day Hospital for the Older person, Memory Technology & Resource Suite, National Centre for Obesity Management National Gender service The Hospital also provides Nutrition and Dietetics, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech & Language Therapy, Cardiac Diagnostic and Rehabilitation Services. The Stroke Rehabilitation unit is located on St. Brigids Ward and is for the patients of St. Columcille’s Hospital (SCH) who are Admitted from our MAU or transferred from St. Vincents University Hospital Stroke Rehabilitation Team. The Stroke multidisciplinary team in SCH consists of a Clinical Specialist Nurse, Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist, Senior Medical Social Worker, and Senior Speech and Language therapist. The Stroke Team liaises closely with the Stroke Team in SVUH to select patients appropriate for the service and facilitate a lean pathway of care. The person appointed to this post will: - · Work as a 0.5 WTE Senior Physiotherapist in the SCH to provide senior level decision making ensuring Best Practice Physiotherapy for the Rehabilitation of Inpatients of St. Columcilles, mainly Stroke patients on the stroke unit · Be responsible for and coordinate the Physiotherapy Service, for the 8 bedded Stroke Unit, on St. Brigid’s Ward. · Work closely with the Stroke multidisciplinary team especially the Stroke Therapy Assistant, and the Physiotherapy Inpatient team to ensure an evidence based effective Physiotherapy Service to the Patients with Stoke in SCH · Be responsible for the physiotherapy supervision of the Stroke Therapy Assistant. · Provide physiotherapy assessment, treatment, discharge planning and onward appropriate referrals for patients who attend · Provide evidence-based assessment, treatment and management and rehabilitation of patients with non-stroke diagnoses including Parkinsons and Vestibular problems, · Cover for other rehabilitation and older person seniors if the urgent need arises · Supervision of a staff grade working on the wards · Assist the other Senior Physiotherapists in the running the inpatient service and Older persons services Reporting Relationship The post holder will report to the Physiotherapy Manager at St. Columcille’s Hospital. The professional reporting relationship for clinical governance will be through the professional line management structure in the SCH Peer supervision from the other Senior Physiotherapists in older persons services and inpatients, and Supervision/PDP/Clinical Governance from Line Manager – Physiotherapy Manager Purpose of the Post · To be responsible for the provision of a high quality, evidence-based Physiotherapy service in the Stroke Rehabilitation unit in accordance with standards of professional practice · To work in conjunction with other team members in setting up, co-ordinating and developing the service to meet the needs of the population it serves in line with the objectives of the organisation · To ensure the co-ordination, development and delivery of a quality, client centred physiotherapy service to the Inpatients of SCH especially in the Stroke unit · To carry out clinical and educational duties as required ie to carry out clinical supervision of the staff grade physiotherapists who rotate onto the wards and education of colleagues in all physiotherapy aspects of Physiotherapy Rehabilitation including Stroke · To be responsible for the supervision of UCD and TCD Students while on placement here on the wards in SCH as we are a tutor site for TCD and UCD students · To analyse and submit accurate metric stats for the inpatient department and the Stroke unit · Participate in relevant research activity and engage with relevant professional bodies · Please refer to the Details of Service section above · Join the weekend Physiotherapy Service on a rota basis Principal Duties and Responsibilities Professional / Clinical The Senior Physiotherapist will: · Communicate and work in co-operation with the SCH staff in providing an integrated quality physiotherapy service, taking the lead role as required · Be a lead clinician in assigned, allocated clinical areas of responsibility and carry a clinical caseload appropriate to the post · Take a lead role in service set up and development as relevant to the role · Be responsible for client assessment, development and implementation of individualised treatment plans that are client centred and in line with best practice · Be responsible for goal setting in partnership with client, family and other team members as appropriate · S/He may be required to work as a key worker for particular cases · Be responsible for standards of professional and clinical practice of self and staff appointed to clinical / designated area(s) in line with the Scope of Practice of Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists and national, regional and local Health Service Executive (HSE) guidelines, policies, protocols and legislation · Be a clinical physiotherapy resource in Medical Rehabilitation including stroke for SCH staff · Plan and manage resources efficiently in assigned areas of responsibility · Communicate effectively with and provide instruction, guidance and support to, staff clients, family, carers etc. · Document client records in accordance with professional standards and SCH policies · Apply health promotion as an ethos across the clinical area to promote health and wellbeing · Participate and be a lead clinician as appropriate in review meetings, case conferences etc. · Develop and promote professional standards of practice · Work within own scope of professional competence in line with principles of best practice, professional conduct and clinical governance · Seek advice of relevant personnel when appropriate / as required · Operate within the scope of practice of the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists Education & Training The Senior Physiotherapist will: · Participate in mandatory training as per SCH/HSE guidelines · Take responsibility for, and keep up to date with Physiotherapy practice by participating in continuing professional development such as reflective practice, in service, self-directed learning, research, clinical audit etc. · Take part in teaching / training of SCH staff as necessary · Engage in personal development planning and performance review for self and others as required · The person can avail of support from the 2 clinical Specialists Quality Safety & Risk The Senior Physiotherapist will: · Be responsible for assisting the clinical specialists in the set-up, co-ordination and delivery of a quality service in line with best practice and professional standards · Help develop and monitor implementation of agreed policies, procedures and safe professional practice by adhering to relevant legislation, regulations and standards · Ensure the safety of self and others, and the maintenance of safe environments and equipment used in Physiotherapy in accordance with legislation · Assess and manage risk in their assigned area(s) of responsibility · Take the appropriate timely action to manage any incidents or near misses within their assigned area(s) · Report any deficiency/danger in any aspect of the service to the team or line Manager as appropriate · Be responsible for the safe and competent use of all equipment, aids and appliances both by clients and staff under their supervision · Develop and promote quality standards of work and co-operate with quality assurance programmes · Oversee, monitor and uphold the standards of professional practice within the weight management service Physiotherapy team Administrative The Senior Physiotherapist will: · Contribute to the service planning process · Assist SCH and relevant others in service development encompassing policy development and implementation · Review and evaluate the Physiotherapy service regularly, identifying changing needs and opportunities to improve services · Collect and evaluate data about the service area as identified in service plans and demonstrate the achievement of the objectives of the service · Oversee the upkeep of accurate records in line with best practice · Collate and maintain accurate statistics and render reports as required · Represent the team at meetings and conferences as appropriate · Inform the line manager of staff issues (needs, interests, views) as appropriate · Promote a culture that values diversity and respect in the workplace · Participate in the control and ordering of Physiotherapy stock and equipment in conjunction with the Physiotherapy/SCH staff · Assist with the accountability for the budget, where relevant · Keep up to date with organisational developments within all relevant related services · Engage in IT developments as they apply to clients and service administration · Perform such other duties appropriate to the role 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 him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. Eligibility Criteria Qualifications and/ or experience Candidates for appointment must:- (i) Hold a Physiotherapy qualification recognised by the Physiotherapists Registration Board at CORU. Please see list of acceptable Physiotherapy qualifications:- https://coru.ie/files-registration/hse-list-of-physitherapist-qualificatoins.pdf AND (ii) Be registered on the Physiotherapist Register maintained by the Physiotherapists Registration Board at CORU AND (iii) Candidates must have three years fulltime (or an aggregate of three years fulltime) post qualification clinical experience AND (iv) Have the requisite knowledge and ability in the area of older persons physiotherapy stroke rehabilitation (including a high standard of suitability and professional ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office 2. Annual Registration On appointment, practitioners must maintain annual registration on Physiotherapists Register maintained by the Physiotherapists Register maintained by the Physiotherapists Registration Board at CORU 3. Practitioners must confirm annual registration with CORU to the HSE by way of the annual Patient Safety Assurance Certificate (PSAC) 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 Age Age restrictions shall only apply to a candidate where he/she is not classified as a new entrant (within the meaning of the Public Service Superannuation Act, 2004). A candidate who is not classified as a new entrant must be under 65 years of age. Post Specific Requirements The candidate must have evidence of training/experience in the following:- · Have evidence of sufficient recent clinical experience in Stroke, and Medical Rehabilitation · Demonstrate evidence of both formal and informal CPD in Stroke and inpatient Rehabilitation · Have sufficient respiratory skills to partake in the weekend Physiotherapy Service on a rota basis Skills, competencies and/or knowledge · Demonstrate a high level of clinical knowledge and evidence-based practice to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the role · Demonstrate an ability to apply knowledge to best practice · Demonstrate the ability to effectively evaluate information and make appropriate decisions · Demonstrate the ability to plan and deliver care in an effective and resourceful manner within a model of person-centred care · Demonstrate an ability to manage and develop self and others in a busy working environment · Demonstrate a commitment to assuring high standards and strive for a user centred service in line with best practice and professional standards · Display effective communication and strong interpersonal skills including the ability to build and maintain relationships and be an effective and leading multi-disciplinary team member · Demonstrate the ability to lead and manage a team effectively · Display awareness and appreciation of the service users and the ability to empathise with and treat others with dignity and respect · Demonstrate initiative, flexibility and openness to change · Demonstrate ability to utilise supervision effectively · Demonstrate a commitment to continuing professional development · Demonstrate sufficient command of the English language (verbal and written) to effectively carry out the duties and responsibilities of the role · Demonstrate a willingness to develop IT skills relevant to the role 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 progressing 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. Read more about the HSE’s commitment to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Code of Practice The Health Service Executive will run this campaign in compliance with the Code of Practice prepared by the Commission for Public Service Appointments (CPSA). The CPSA is responsible for establishing the principles to be followed when making an appointment. These are set out in the CPSA Code of Practice. The Code outlines the standards to be adhered to at each stage of the selection process and sets out the review and appeal mechanisms open to candidates should they be unhappy with a selection process. Read the CPSA Code of Practice . The reform programme outlined for the health services may impact on this role, and as structures change the Job Specification may be reviewed. This Job Specification is a guide to the general range of duties assigned to the post holder. It is intended to be neither definitive nor restrictive and is subject to periodic review with the employee concerned. SENIOR PHYSIOTHERAPIST Terms and Conditions of Employment Tenure The current vacancy available is Permanent and part time 0.5 WTE post (17.5 hours per week). The post is pensionable. A panel may be created from which permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part time duration in the speciality 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. Working Week The standard weekly working hours of attendance for your grade are 35 hours per week. Your normal weekly working hours are 35 hours. Contracted hours that are less than the standard weekly working hours for your grade will be paid pro rata to the full time equivalent. Annual Leave The annual leave associated with the post will be confirmed at Contracting 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 1st 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 on the 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 joining the public service or re-joining the public service with a 26 week break in service, between 1 April 2004 and 31 December 2012 (new entrants) have no compulsory retirement age. Public servants, joining the public service or re-joining the public service after a 26 week break, after 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. Protection of Children Guidance and Legislation The welfare and protection of children is the responsibility of all HSE staff. You must be aware of and understand your specific responsibilities under the Children First Act 2015, the Protections for Persons Reporting Child Abuse Act 1998 in accordance with Section 2, Children First National Guidance and other relevant child safeguarding legislation and policies. Some staff have additional responsibilities such as Line Managers, Designated Officers and Mandated Persons. You should check if you are a Designated Officer and / or a Mandated Person and be familiar with the related roles and legal responsibilities. Visit HSE Children First for further information, guidance and resources. Infection Control Have a working knowledge of 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. 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.
