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BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND – WEST REGION PERMANENT AND TEMPORARY FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME SUPPORT WORKERS POSTS CLARIN COMMUNITY SERVICES, CLARINBRIDGE, CO GALWAY JOB REF: 87839 A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent Temporary and Permanent Support Worker appointments that arise may be made over the next 6 months within the Clarin Services. Location: Clarin service provides a number of community based residential and day services in and around Clarinbridge area of County Galway. We provide individualised services, centre based and community based day and residential services to adults with high support needs and with an aging profile. Our focus is to form a relationship / partnership with each individual and their family to support people to be valued citizens in their local community and to have ordinary life experiences. We wish to create opportunities for people who use our service to have valued social roles in their communities and to have the chance to form real friendships. The Role: Support Workers provide a key-working supportive role for individuals supported by the Service. This role comprises of two main elements. Firstly the Support Worker is responsible for all aspects of personal care required during the day. This includes supporting individuals with their meals, personal hygiene and other related aspects of physical well-being, to the extent required by the individual. Secondly, a major focus of the Support Worker role is to assist and support People who use the Service with development of their Individual Plans and the achievement of associated outcomes, and critically, to support People who use the Service in participating in the ordinary everyday life of the community through inclusive and creative thinking. Reporting/Responsible To: Team Leader/Senior Staff/Team Manager/Service Coordinator. Qualifications: Applicants must have a good general education. A recognised qualification appropriate to the Field of intellectual disability is an advantage. A QQI Level 5 or higher desirable. A full clean manual Driving Licence, which qualifies you to drive manual transmission vehicles on Irish Roads and use of your own car is an essential requirement. Fluency in verbal and written English is an essential requirement of this post. Experience: A minimum 6 months experience of working in working in a health care setting and experience of supporting individuals with an Intellectual Disability is desirable. Experience of working with Individuals who display behaviours that challenge is an advantage. Skills: Candidates must be able to demonstrate flexibility, communication and team-working skills, together with an enthusiasm for the post. Some basic IT skills is also an advantage. Working Hours: All posts are based on a 14 day duty roster. The successful candidate will be required to work over a fortnightly duty rosters with evenings and weekends been part of the working roster. There may be occasional split duty hours. Sleep-ins and night duty are a requirement of these posts in order to meet service needs. The Brothers of Charity model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures requiring employees to be flexible in their working hours to provide a quality service delivery for each individual. Annual Leave: 22 days pro rata per annum. Remuneration: € 34,036 x 13 increments - € 46,652 (Max) pro rata per annum. Long Service Increment (LSI) € 47,454 pro rata per annum is payable after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. Additional payments will be made for weekends, public holidays, sleepovers and night duty when worked. Tenure: Permanent, Temporary, Part-Time, Full-Time, and pensionable. Probation: A probationary period of nine months from the date of appointment applies to the post. The employment may be terminated at any time during the probationary period should the employer find that the appointee is unsuitable to continue employment. The probation period may be extended at the Employer’s discretion. Full Job Description attached Closing Date for receipt of completed Application Forms on-line is: Tuesday 11th November 2025 at 5pm. Interviews will take place on 21st November 2025 The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland – West Region is an equal opportunities employer. INDW
Social Care Worker
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND – WEST REGION POST OF PERMANENT FULL-TIME SOCIAL CARE WORKER CLARIN SERVICES, CLARINBRIDGE, CO. GALWAY JOB REF: 87844 A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent Permanent Social Care Worker appointments that arise may be made over the next 6 months within the Clarin Services. Location: Clarin service provides a number of community based residential service in and around the Clarinbridge area. We provide individualised services, centre-based Day services and community based-day and residential services to adults with high support needs, based on personal outcome measures. Our focus is to form a relationship / partnership with each individual and their family to support people to be valued citizens in their local community and to have ordinary life experiences. We wish to create opportunities for people who use our service to have valued social roles in their communities and to have the chance to form real friendships. The Role: The Social Care Worker will report to the Team Leader and will fulfil a key worker role for individuals and aim to provide a safe, secure environment where individuals will participate in community and leisure activities, make choices and enjoy a lifestyle that fulfil their potential and expectations with opportunity for new experiences. The successful candidate, in the absence of the leader, will be responsible for the day to day management of their service area and will provide leadership and supervision at a local level, ensuring the service delivered is person-centred. We wish to recruit an innovative, creative, visionary person who will relish the opportunity to assist in achieving this vision. We are looking for an individual who will be flexible and adapt to the needs of particular individuals they support and are open to change. The successful candidate will be expected to act up for the Social Care Leader in their absence and will also be required to be support to more junior work colleagues at evening and weekends throughout the Clarin Services. Location: These posts are assigned to working in a community group home within the Clarin Services, however, the work location may change as required depending on service needs. Reporting/Responsible To: Team Leader/Service coordinator/Area Manager Qualifications: Candidates must be eligible for registration on the Social Care Register at CORU on or before 30th November 2025. View approved qualifications on https://www.coru.ie/health-and-social-care-professionals/education/approved-qualifications/social-care-workers/ A full clean manual Irish Driving Licence (Class B) is essential for the appointee to drive the transport that is assigned to the Service. It may be necessary for the appointee to obtain a Class D1 Driving Licence (if not already in possession of one). Assistance will be given towards this purpose of obtaining a class D1 licence. Fluency in verbal and written English is an essential requirement of this post. Experience: Candidates must have a minimum of one years’ experience of working with people with an Intellectual disability. Experience of working with persons whom display behaviours that challenge is desirable. Experience in the area of goal setting and programme implementation is also essential. Previous experience of working with or managing and/or supervising a small staff team is highly desirable. Skills: Candidates must demonstrate: • Leadership and planning skills • Excellent organisational and planning skills, with the ability to set goals, put into action and follow through • The ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal forms • Excellent listening skills • Creativity and initiative • Be innovative and self-motivated • Commitment to current best practice internationally and co-operating in an interdisciplinary team environment with a person-centred philosophy • The ability to exercise good judgement, discretion and confidentiality • Patience and a sense of humour • Staff will be expected to network with local community groups and develop positive links for the individuals who use the service. Working Hours: Permanent fulltime 78 hours a fortnight based on a 14 day duty roster. The successful candidate will be required to work days, evenings, weekends and public holidays. Sleepovers form an essential part of the post and the role entails some split duty rostering. Night duty work may also be required to meet service needs. The Brothers of Charity model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures requiring employees to be flexible in their working hours to provide a quality service delivery for each individual. Annual Leave: 22 days per annum. Appropriate service related leave will be granted after 5 and 10 years’ Service respectively. Remuneration: Department of Health Social Care Worker salary scale (01/08/2025) - €40,351 x 10 increments – €55,599 (max) per annum. LSI €56,650 per annum is payable after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. Tenure: The post is permanent, full-time and pensionable. Probation: A probationary period of nine months from the date of appointment applies to the post. The employment may be terminated at any time during the probationary period should the employer find that the appointee is unsuitable to continue employment. The probation period may be extended at the Employer’s discretion. Full Job Description attached Closing Date for receipt of completed Application Forms on-line is 5pm, Tuesday 11th November 2025 The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an equal opportunities employer. INDW
Clinical Nurse Manager
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND – WEST REGION PERMANENT FULL-TIME CLINICAL NURSE MANAGER 2 JOHN PAUL ADULT SERVICES JOB REF: 87799 Location: John Paul Adult Services provides a combination of campus and community based services to adults with varying support needs, based on personal outcome measures. Our services are currently undergoing a transition from a campus-based service to community living, where we aim to create opportunities for the people we support to be valued citizens in their communities and to have everyday life experiences. We wish to recruit an innovative, creative, motivated, visionary person who will relish the opportunity to assist in achieving this vision. We are looking for an individual who will be flexible and adapt to the needs of the particular individuals they support. They will be expected to act as a positive role model demonstrating high standards of care and providing clinical leadership to others. They must ensure to provide a safe, secure environment where individuals will participate in community and leisure activities, make choices and enjoy a lifestyle that fulfils their potential and expectations with opportunity for new experiences. The successful candidate will be a part of the John Paul Adult Services Management team based primarily in the Ballybane area of Galway city and Knocknacarra. This work location may be subject to change in accordance with service needs. The Role: The CNM2 will provide leadership, direction and support to a number of teams to ensure the development of person-centred services as agreed on the Service Plan for each area. The CNM2 will support the Team Leaders and staff teams and be part of the overall John Paul Adult Service Management Team. With Person in Charge responsibilities, the Team CNM2 will be responsible for ensuring that the designated centre assigned to them meets the regulations as laid out in the Health Act 2007. The successful candidate will work closely with the Service Coordinator and Area Manager to ensure that services are delivered in an efficient and effective manner within the agreed budget. Reporting To/ Responsible To: Service Coordinator /Area Manager Qualifications/Experience/Skills: Candidates must have - · A current Live Register Certificate with the NMBI (An Bord Altranais), RNID qualification is desirable. · A minimum of 3 year’s experience in a similar role working in a person-centred service supporting people with intellectual disabilities, complex health needs, and experience of supporting individuals with challenging behaviour is required. · An appropriate qualification in Management and Leadership. (If the successful applicant does not hold such a qualification they will be expected to complete the course within 3 months of taking up the post). · Practical working knowledge of and experience of working within, the 2007 Health Act and subsequent HIQA regulations and Standards is essential. · Candidates should be able to demonstrate a high degree of practical leadership, communication and team working skills. · The successful candidate must be flexible and dynamic individual who can relate to people in a range of situations, as well as demonstrate an understanding of, and commitment to, the principles of public accountability as they apply in the health service. · Candidates must have a full clean manual Irish driving licence. · Fluency in verbal and written English is an essential requirement of this post. · Proficiency in computer skills and online data management systems is also essential. Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week based on a 7-day duty roster. It is envisaged that this post will primarily be Monday to Friday with contracted hours of work liable to change between the hours of 8am – 8pm. Some weekend work will be required. An on-call commitment covering John Paul Adult Services, Caislean and Cregoran Services on a 7-day rostered basis is an essential requirement of the post. Annual Leave: 25 days per annum. Appropriate service related leave will be granted after 5 and 10 years’ service respectively. Remuneration: Department of Health Clinical Nurse Manager 2 salary scale (01/08/2025) - €61,463 x 9 increments - €75,405 (maximum of scale) per annum. LSI €77,666 per annum is payable after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. Probation: A probationary period of nine months from the date of appointment applies to the posts. The employment may be terminated at any time during the probationary period should the employer find that the appointee is unsuitable to continue employment. The probation period may be extended at the Employer’s discretion. Tenure: This post is permanent, full-time and pensionable post. To view full job description please see attached. Informal enquiries for this post to Anne Dundon Area Manager or Rita McHugh Service Coordinator at 091 783660 Closing date for receipt of completed application forms/CV’s online 5pm Monday 10th November 2025 Interviews are proposed to take place in November 2025. The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an equal opportunities employer #INDW
Team Leader
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND – WEST REGION PERMANENT FULL-TIME TEAM LEADER CNM1 JOHN PAUL ADULT SERVICES JOB REF: 87797 Location: John Paul Adult Services provides a combination of campus and community based services to adults with varying support needs, based on personal outcome measures. Our services are currently undergoing a transition from a campus based service to community living, where we aim to create opportunities for the people we support to be valued citizens in their communities and to have everyday life experiences. Our focus is to form a partnership with the people we support and their families to ensure each individual lives their best life.We wish to recruit innovative, creative, visionary people who will relish the opportunity to assist in achieving this vision. Candidates need to be flexible and adapt to the needs of particular individual’s they support on a daily basis. The Role: The Team Leader CNM1 has a pivotal role in managing the day to day delivery of services. The successful candidate must provide leadership and vision in the development of the service in line with HIQA National Standards, New Directions, Personal Outcomes Measures and participate actively in any future service developments. Reporting/Responsible To: Service Coordinator / Area Manager Qualifications/Experience/Skills: Ø A current live Register Certificate from An Bord Altranais is an essential requirement, RNID/RMHN qualification is desirable. Ø Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years post qualification experience gained in services for people with intellectual disabilities. Ø An appropriate qualification in Management and Leadership. (If the successful applicant does not hold such a qualification they will be expected to complete the course within 3 months of taking up the post). Ø Experience of working with individuals who have complex medical needs is a requirement of the job. Experience in a management role is desirable. Ø Candidates should be able to demonstrate leadership, communication and team working skills and be a flexible and dynamic individual who will relate to people in a range of situations with an understanding of and commitment to the principles of public accountability as they apply in the health service. Ø Candidates must have a full clean driving licence. Fluency in verbal and written English is an essential requirement of this post. Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week based on a 5 day duty roster. Contracted hours of work liable to change between the hours of 8am – 8pm to meet service needs. A commitment to providing Senior Person cover within the centre is an essential requirement of this post. The Brothers of Charity model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures requiring employees to be flexible in their working hours to provide a quality service delivery for each individual. Annual Leave: 25 days per annum. Service Related Leave will be granted after 5 and 10 years nursing service. Remuneration: Department of Health CNM1 salary scale (01/08/2025) - €56,642 x 7 increments - €66,705 per annum. Probation: A probationary period of nine months from the date of appointment applies to the post. The employment may be terminated at any time during the probationary period should the employer find that the appointee is unsuitable to continue employment. The probation period may be extended at the Employer’s discretion. Tenure: This post is permanent full-time and pensionable. To view full job description please see attached. Informal enquiries to Anne Dundon, Area Manager or Rita McHugh, Service Coordinator on +353(0)91 783660 Closing date for receipt of completed application forms/updated CV’s on-line is: 5pm Monday 10th November 2025. Interview for these posts will take place November 2025. The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an equal opportunities employer #INDW
Dietitian, Staff Grade
Please download and submit application form for this exciting role through the Rezoomo website (Using Google Chrome) ***CV's not accepted for this campaign*** Application Form Only For Eligibility Criteria and further information on this post, please view the attached job specification below. Grade Code: 3389 County: Galway Hse Area: HSE West and North West Region Staff Category: Health and Social Care Contract Type: Permanent, Whole time Internal/External: External Proposed Interview Dates: Interviews will be held as soon as possible after closing date. Candidates will normally be given at least one weeks' notice of interview. The timescale may be reduced in exceptional circumstances Informal Enquiries: Mr. Peter McDonagh: Assistant General Manager, Portiuncula University Hospital , HSE West and North West Region Tel: 090 9625176 Email: peter.mcdonagh@hse.ie Closing Date: Monday , 10th November 2025 @10am Location of Post Portiuncula University Hospital, HSE West and North West Region There is currently one permanent, whole time post available for immediate start. The successful candidate may be required to work in any service area within the vicinity as the need arises A supplementary panel may be formed from which current and future permanent and specific purpose vacancies of full time or part time duration may be filled. Please ensure you read the instructions for the completion of this Application Form and complete all areas, in full. Failure to complete all areas of the Application Form will result in you not being brought forward to the interview stage of the selection process Attachments See below
Dispensing Optician
Specsavers in Knocknacarra are looking for an experienced or newly qualified Dispensing Optician to join them. The focus at this store, is about pulling together and working as a team to ensure that our valued patients have an excellent experience. Become our new Dispensing Optician at Specsavers in Knocknacarra - a Brand New store looking to build a great reputation for staff progression and the very highest standards of customer care. What’s on Offer? We’re fully equipped with 3 test rooms, the latest clinical technology (including OCT), and a team of 25 – which includes fully trained optical assistants, so everything is in place to let you focus on what you do best. What we’re looking for Alongside being a qualified and CORU registered DOO, the right person for this position will be confident, possess a strong worth ethic and a willingness to succeed. You’ll be passionate about your job and enjoy a fast-paced environment. We are looking for a Dispensing Optician who will go the extra mile for our customers and someone who encourages their colleagues to do the same. In summary, we’re looking for a high calibre resident DO to join us and assist in driving this excellent practice forward. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Trainee Optical Assistant
The role So, you’re a proactive people person, passionate about retail and offering the best customer service? Sounds like you’d be a great fit here. So, if you’ve ever considered a career in optics, this Trainee Optical Assistant role could be perfect for you. As a Trainee Optical Assistant, you don’t need to have previous experience, you just need to be prepared to create an outstanding store environment for both our customers and our team, making sure every patient receives the best care in our stores. Our store Based in Knocknacarra, we are a community driven store with our customers at are focal point. What’s on offer? As well as all the support you need and great training and development opportunities, we have a whole load of benefits on offer for you to enjoy. These include: CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Staff Nurse Neonatal
Campaign Reference Number & Job Title: SNNGUHPUH Staff Nurse Neonatal, Galway University Hospital & Portiuncula University Hospital Grade Code: 2135 County: Galway Hse Area: West & North West Staff Category: Nursing & Midwifery Closing Date 10:00am Friday 21st November 2025 Contract Type: Permanent/Temporary, Whole-time/Part-time Internal/External: External Proposed Interview Dates: Interviews will be held as soon as possible after the closing date. Candidates will normally be given at least one weeks’ notice of interview. The timescale may be reduced in exceptional circumstances. Informal Enquiries: Galway: Anne Marie Grealish, Assistant Director of Midwifery, GUH Email: annemarie.grealish@hse.ie Louise Fitzpatrick, Interim Assistant Director of Midwifery, GUH Email: louise.fitzpatrick@hse.ie Portiuncula: Anne Marie Culkin, Assistant Director of Midwifery, PUH Email: annmarie.culkin@hse.ie Location Details: Upcoming vacancies will be available in the Neonatal Department, Galway University Hospital and Portiuncula University Hospital A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for upcoming Staff Nurse Neonatal posts at Galway University Hospital and Portiuncula and from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. Application Details Only fully completed application forms submitted via Rezoomo by the closing date and time will be accepted. No exceptions will be made. Post Specific Related Information Please complete digital application form linked to this exciting role through the Rezoomo website (Using Google Chrome) ***CV's not accepted for this campaign*** For Eligibility Criteria and further information on this post, please view the attached job specification Candidate support Frequently Asked Questions – Rezoomo https://support.rezoomo.com/en/collections/147587-candidate-faqs HSE Recruitment Process – https://www.hse.ie/eng/staff/jobs/recruitment-process/
CHW Physiotherapist, Senior Children's Disability Network Team
Physiotherapist, Senior (Fisiteiripeoir, Sinsearach) Children’s Disability Network Team Job Specification & Terms and Conditions Job Title, Grade Code Physiotherapist, Senior (Fisiteiripeoir, Sinsearach) Grade Code: 3158 Remuneration The Salary scale for the post as at 01/08/2025 is: €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. As per HR Circular 012/25 Please note that previous experience working in the public service counts only where the individual was employed directly by the relevant Civil Service/Public Body. It does not apply for temporary assignments with those bodies while engaged as an agency worker and employed by a private sector employment agency. Exemptions can be found at the following link. HSE Guidelines on Terms and Conditions of Employment provides additional information. https://www2.healthservice.hse.ie/organisation/national-pppgs/guidelines-on-terms-and-conditions-of-employment/ Campaign Reference CHW123SP25 Closing Date Wednesday 12th of November 2025 at 12 noon. Proposed Interview Date (s) As soon as possible after the closing date. Taking up Appointment A start date will be indicated at job offer stage. Location of Post There is one whole-time permanent vacancies available for: Physiotherapist, Senior in the Children’s Disability Network Team (CDNT 7) The Grove Tuam Co Galway. There is one whole-time permanent vacancy for: Physiotherapist, Senior in Children’s Disability Network Team CDNT 8 East Galway & South Roscommon, St Brendan’s Campus, Lake Road, Loughrea, Co Galway A supplementary panel may be created for Physiotherapist, Senior (CDNT) from which permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part time duration for the post of Physiotherapist, Senior (CDNT) HSE Community Service (Galway/Mayo/Roscommon) may be filled. Informal Enquiries Name: Caitriona Coen, Children’s Disability Network Manager (CDNT 7) Telephone: 087 6592769| Email: caitriona.coen@hse.ie Name: Teesh Walsh, Children’s Disability Network Manager (CDNT8) Telephone: 086 0472424 E:Mail: Teesh.walsh@hse.ie Details of Service This is a Senior Physiotherapist post working within children’s disability network teams within IHA’s Galway-Roscommon and Mayo. The post holder will be responsible for providing physiotherapy as part of the interdisciplinary team supporting children accessing Children’s Disability Network Teams (CDNT). Children’s Disability Network Teams provide services to children with complex needs. An overview of these services is outlined in the following description from the Progressing Disability Services national programme: CDNT’s Disability Network Teams are interdisciplinary teams who work within a Family Centred Practice model and work collaboratively with service users, families and other stakeholders to meet goals identified by the family. The post holder will be responsible for assessing and delivering intervention to children and young persons in clinic, school, home and community settings depending on their presentation. Reporting Relationship The Senior Physiotherapist will report to the Children's Disability Network Manager, who will work collaboratively with the relevant supervisory structure to ensure clinical governance and assurance. Clinical Governance and Assurance will be overseen by the CHO2 Disability Governance Group, the Children’s Disability Clinical Advisory group and the CDNT Training & Supervision working group. Key Working Relationships The Post holder will develop a working relationship with the following: Disability Management Team Director/Assistant Director of Nursing Community Health Care West colleagues Children Disability Network colleagues Medical colleagues Primary care services including GP and practice nurse Acute medical services Support groups Non statutory organisations Children & young adults /families and/or carers Other relevant statutory and non-statutory organisations Purpose of the Post The successful candidate will work as a key member of the Children’s Disability Network Team providing a family centred quality service to children and this post will encompass a major clinical focus which comprises assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of care given to children and their families in the area of physiotherapy. Principal Duties and Responsibilities Professional / Clinical The Physiotherapist, Senior will : · Communicate and work in co-operation with the CDNM and other team members in providing an integrated quality service, taking the lead role as required. · 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 CORU and Health Service Executive (HSE) guidelines, policies, protocols and legislation. · 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. · Be responsible for standards of practice of self and staff appointed to clinical / designated area(s). · Be a clinical resource for other physiotherapists. · Communicate and work in co-operation with the CDNM, and other team members in providing an integrated quality service, taking the lead role as required. · Act as Key Contact for service users and act as a liaison between the team and family and help families identify goals as part on the Individualised Family Service Plan (IFSP). · Communicate effectively with and provide instruction, guidance and support to, staffclients, family, carers etc. · Document client records in accordance with professional standards and departmental policies. · Provide a service in varied locations in line with local policy / guidelines and within appropriate time allocation (e.g. clinic, home visits). · 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. Education & Training · Participate in mandatory training programmes. · 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. · Be responsible for the induction and clinical supervision of staff in the designated area(s). · Co-ordinate and deliver clinical placements in partnership with universities and clinical educators. · Manage, participate and play a key role in the practice education of student therapists. Take part in teaching / training / supervision / evaluation of staff / students and attend practice educator courses as relevant to role and needs. · Engage in personal development planning and performance review for self and others as required. Quality, Safety & Risk · Be responsible for the co-ordination and delivery of a quality service in line with best practice. · 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 CDNM 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 and monitor the standards of best practice within their physiotherapy team. · 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. · Support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service. Administrative · Contribute to the service planning process. · Assist management 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 department / team at meetings and conferences 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 CDNM. · Inform the CDNM of staff issues (needs, interests, views) as appropriate. · Be accountable for the budget, where relevant. · Keep up to date with organisational developments within the Irish Health Service. · Engage in IT developments as they apply to clients and service administration. · Perform such other duties appropriate to the role as may be assigned by management. KPI’s · The identification and development of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) which are congruent with CHW’s service plan targets. · The development of Action Plans to address KPI targets. · Driving and promoting a Performance Management culture. · In conjunction with line manager assist in the development of a Performance Management system for your profession. · The management and delivery of KPIs as a routine and core business objective. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING GENERAL CONDITIONS: · Employees must attend fire lectures periodically and must observe fire orders. · All accidents within the Department must be reported immediately. · Infection Control Policies must be adhered to. · In line with the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Acts 2005 and 2010 all staff must comply with all safety regulations and audits. · In line with the Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Act 2004, smoking within the CHW Buildings is not permitted. · Provide information that meets the need of Senior Management. · To support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service. Risk Management, Infection Control, Hygiene Services and Health & Safety · The management of Risk, Infection Control, Hygiene Services and Health & Safety is the responsibility of everyone and will be achieved within a progressive, honest and open environment. · The post holder must be familiar with the necessary education, training and support to enable them to meet this responsibility. · The post holder has a duty to familiarise themselves with the relevant Organisational Policies, Procedures & Standards and attend training as appropriate. · The post holder is responsible for ensuring that they become familiar with the requirements stated within the Risk Management Strategy and that they comply with the Group’s Risk Management Incident/Near miss reporting Policies and Procedures. · The post holder is responsible for ensuring that they comply with hygiene services requirements in your area of responsibility. Hygiene Services incorporates environment and facilities, hand hygiene, catering, cleaning, the management of laundry, waste, sharps and equipment. · The post holder must foster and support a quality improvement culture through-out your area of responsibility in relation to hygiene services. · The post holders’ responsibility for Quality & Risk Management, Hygiene Services and Health & Safety will be clarified to you in the induction process and by your line manager. · The post holder must take reasonable care for his or her own actions and the effect that these may have upon the safety of others. · The post holder must cooperate with management, attend Health & Safety related training and not undertake any task for which they have not been authorised and adequately trained. · The post holder is required to bring to the attention of a responsible person any perceived shortcoming in our safety arrangements or any defects in work equipment. · It is the post holder’s responsibility to be aware of and comply with the HSE Health Care Records Management/Integrated Discharge Planning (HCRM / IDP) Code of Practice. The above Job Description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. Eligibility Criteria Qualifications and/ or experience 1. Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc (a) Candidates for appointment must: (i) Be registered, or be eligible for registration, on the Physiotherapists Register maintained by the Physiotherapists Registration Board at CORU. https://coru.ie/health-and-social-care-professionals/education/approved-qualifications/physiotherapists/ If you are a section 91 candidate, please see note * AND (ii) Have three years full time (or an aggregate of three years full time) post qualification clinical experience. AND (iii) Have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and professional ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office. AND (iv) Provide proof of Statutory Registration on the Physiotherapists Register maintained by the Physiotherapists Registration Board at CORU before a contract of employment can be issued. 2. Annual registration (i) On appointment, practitioners must maintain annual registration on Physiotherapists Register maintained by the Physiotherapists Registration Board at CORU AND (ii) Practitioners must confirm annual registration with CORU to the HSE by way of the annual Patient Safety Assurance Certificate (PSAC). 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 Note* Individuals who qualified before 30th September 2018 and are registered or have applied for registration under Section 91 of the Health and Social Care Professional Act, 2005, must hold a Physiotherapy qualification approved by CORU in order to be eligible to apply. The list of approved qualifications under the Section 91 route can be accessed on the attached link. https://coru.ie/health-and-social-care-professionals/education/approved-qualifications/physiotherapists/ Section 91 candidates are individuals who qualified before 30th September 2018 and have engaged in the practice of the profession in the Republic of Ireland for a minimum of 2 years fulltime (or an aggregate of 2 years fulltime) between 1st October 2016 and 30th September 2018 are considered to be Section 91 applicants under the Health and Social Care Professionals Act, 2005. Post Specific Requirements • Demonstrate a high level of clinical knowledge and evidence based practice to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the role • Demonstrate an understanding of the interplay between physical, sensory and learning difficulties in intellectual disability, autistic spectrum disorder and physical & sensory disabilities across the lifespan • Demonstrate an understanding of the role of physiotherapy in supporting children with in intellectual disability, autistic spectrum disorder and physical & sensory disabilities • Demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to the impact of disability throughout the course of the person and their families engagement with the service Additional eligibility requirements: Citizenship requirements Eligible candidates must be: (i) EEA, Swiss, or British citizens OR (ii) Non-European Economic Area citizens with permission to reside and work in the State Read Appendix 2 of the Additional Campaign Information for further information on accepted Stamps for Non-EEA citizens resident in the State, including those with refugee status. To qualify candidates must be eligible by the closing date of the campaign. Include the below if you want to open your campaign to third country applicants outside the EEA. OR (iii) Suitably qualified, non-resident non-EEA citizens. The HSE welcomes applications from suitably qualified, non-resident non-EEA citizens, and will support successful candidates in their application for a Work Permit, as applicable. Read more about Department of Enterprise, Trade & Employment Work Permits . Other requirements specific to the post Have access to appropriate transport to fulfil the requirements of the role Skills, competencies and/or knowledge Professional Knowledge & Experience · Demonstrate clinical knowledge, clinical reasoning skills and evidence based practice appropriate to carrying out the duties and responsibilities of the role in line with relevant legislation and standards. · Demonstrate an appropriate level of understanding of the Physiotherapy process, the underpinning theory and its application to the role. · Demonstrate evidence of having applied / used appropriate assessment tools and treatments and a knowledge of the implications of outcomes to service users. · Demonstrates the knowledge, abilities and technical skills required to provide safe, efficient and effective service in the area of practice. · Demonstrate a willingness to engage and develop IT skills relevant to the role. Planning and Managing Resources · Demonstrates the ability to plan activities and co-ordinate resources to ensure value for money and maximum benefit for the organisation. · Demonstrates ability to prioritise the most important tasks on an ongoing basis. · Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in response to workforce demands. · Demonstrate ability to take initiative and to be appropriately self-directed. Managing and Developing (Self and Others) · Demonstrates ability to lead by example and adapts leadership style to suit the demands of the situation and the people involved. · Demonstrate an ability to manage and develop self and others in a busy working environment. · Demonstrate the ability to work independently as well as part of a team, collaborates well with others. · Demonstrates the ability to react constructively to setbacks and to both give direction / feedback, and take direction / feedback, from others. · Demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional development and knowledge sharing. Commitment to providing a Quality Service · Demonstrate a commitment to and the ability to lead on the delivery of a high quality, person centred service. · Demonstrates innovation in the provision of person-centred care and in overcoming resource limitations. · Ensures that all service users are treated with dignity and respect and ensures that the welfare of the service user is a key consideration at all times. · Works at an operational level to build alliances and learn how to best position service delivery to meet the needs of its service users. · Is open to change and supports the implementation of change. Evaluating Information and Judging Situations · Demonstrate the ability to evaluate information and make effective decisions in relation to service user care. · Explains the rationale behind decisions confidently when faced with opposing or competing demands. Is objective but also aware of sensitivities in their approach. · Regularly quantifies and evaluates activities against service plans and takes timely action to correct potential difficulties. Recognises how service constraints impact on service delivery. Communications and Interpersonal Skills · Display effective communication skills (verbal & written). · Tailors the communication method and the message to match the needs of the audience; demonstrates active listening skills. · Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills including the ability to collaborate in partnership with others. · Demonstrates sensitivity, diplomacy and tact when dealing with others; is patient and tolerant when dealing with conflict situations. · Demonstrates strong negotiation skills; remains firm but flexible when putting forward a point of view · A willingness to engage and 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 post specific requirements, 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 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 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. Physiotherapist, Senior Terms and Conditions of Employment Tenure The current vacancies available are permanent and whole time The posts are pensionable. A supplementary panel may be created from which permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part time duration may be filled Appointment as an employee of the Health Service Executive is governed by the Health Act 2004 and the Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointment) Act 2004 and Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Amendment Act 2013 Remuneration The Salary scale for the post as at 01/03/2025 is: €63,279-€64,629-€66,021-€67,399-€68,779-€70,231-€71,760-€73,285-€74,509 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 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. You are required to work agreed roster/on-call arrangements advised by your Reporting Manager. Your contracted hours are liable to change between the hours of 8.00am and 8.00pm over seven days to meet the requirements for extended day services in accordance with the terms of collective agreements and HSE Circulars 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 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 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
Staff Nurse, PUH
Staff Nurse (Neonatal), PUH Description The post of Staff Nurse (Neonatal) require suitably experienced applicants from either the General/Midwifery or Children’s division of the register of Nurses kept by the Nursing Midwifery Board Ireland are invited to apply for the post of Staff Nurse (Neonatal) in Saolta Hospital Group in Portiuncula University Hospital. Grade Code: 2135/2143/2136 County: Galway Hse Area: HSE West Saolta University Health Care Group Staff Category: Nursing & Midwifery Contract Type: Permanent, Wholetime Internal/External: External Proposed Interview Dates: Interviews will be held as soon as possible after closing date. Candidates will normally be given at least one weeks' notice of interview. The timescale may be reduced in exceptional circumstances Informal Enquiries: Anne Marie Culkin, Assistant Director of Midwifery, Portiuncula University Hospital Email: annmarie.culkin@hse.ie Tel : 090 9625142 Closing Date: 6th June 2026, @10am Location of Post There is currently permanent whole time vacancies, currently available at Portiuncula University Hospital, Ballinasloe, Co Galway. A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Portiuncula University Hospital from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. Application Details: Please download and submit CV for this exciting role through the Rezoomo website (Using Google Chrome) ***CV's ONLY for this campaign*** For Eligibility Criteria and further information on this post, please view the attached job specification below. Post Specific Related Information Please ensure you download, save and read the Job Specification & Additional Campaign Information All of these documents are located at the bottom of this advertisement. We strongly recommend that you read the Job Specification before sending in your CV. Full details on this campaign plus the answers to many queries such as: Am I eligible to apply? Where are the posts? What will my salary be? If I apply what happens next? are available in the document Additional Campaign Information for this recruitment campaign. We strongly recommend that you read the information in this document carefully before making an application. Take time to read through the various sections, which take you through the process from beginning to end.
