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Service Layer Network Engineer In our world things change by the millisecond. We build the technology that creates amazing moments and better connects our customers. Ready to play your part? Join us and Be Phenomenal. Working towards the same shared goal of better connectivity, our tech teams enjoy a high degree of freedom. We love hearing ideas and seeing them come to life. With great resources, you’ll get to be part of a team at the foundations of the transformation of our business. Who knows what the next innovation will be? That’s what makes a career at Three so exciting. Since we set foot in Ireland, we’ve done things differently. Investing in infrastructure, we built a network that now connects 2.2 million customers nationwide, carrying more data than all alternative telecommunications providers combined. We take the script and rip it up, we’re a big-hearted energetic bunch, striving for a better connected life. We encourage our employees to face their weaknesses, to really open themselves up to new tasks and projects in a super-charged and rich learning environment. We want you to become the best version of yourself. Join us as a Service Layer Network Engineer: We are growing the Technical Delivery Team to support the evolution of the Network and incremental business demand in areas such as 4G and 5G Data, VoLTE, VoWiFi and Messaging. This is a fantastic opportunity to join the Service Layer team and work on exciting new technologies as we evolve our network with the introduction of 5GSA to introduce new data services. This position resides in the Service Layer Network Design team; a team which is accountable for ensuring the delivery of all designs for Policy, Signalling, Entitlement, Steering of Roaming & Messaging. Rating (i.e., NG-IN, CGW, CHF) Policy (i.e., PCRF, PCF, BSF) Signalling (i.e., DRA, DEA, SCP, SEPP) Steering of Roaming (SoR) & Advice of Charge (AoC) Messaging (i.e., SMSC, IP-SM-GW, MMSC, Voicemail) Entitlement & Orchestration of eSIM (i.e., Primary, Secondary, ODA, ODT) 5GSA Service Registry (i.e. NRF) The role will report into the Head of Network Solutions & Architecture and will support the team in performing vendor management for any outsourced design services, ensuring wrap-around design continuity towards the Voice & Data Core, RAN, Transmission, IP, IT, and Service Delivery, as well as towards Test and Operations for both strategic and development change for the Service Layer Networks. Your role will contribute to all aspects of the development of the future network (design/add, change and/or increase the networks services and resources for capacity, features and functionality). Whilst you will act as a point of technical accountability, you will work with functional stakeholders to ensure that the right responsibility levels are established - working to exercise influence without direct authority. Your approach will be customer focused and aligned to the commercial goals of the business. You will also drive our values in day to day technical and operational decision making. You will be the technical authority for the Service Layer and responsible for the design and technical delivery in this space required to support the Voice, Data & Messaging services on our Network. What else it involves: You may think you know us, but we’re full of surprises. Intrigued? Join us and Be Phenomena l. Apply now at: https://www.three.ie/careers Three Ireland is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. If you do not ‘tick every box’ in the job description above, there are likely other valuable attributes and skills you have that would make you a great fit for the team. If you feel this role is for you, then please apply! We are committed to equal employment and growing a diverse workforce. We embrace those of any race, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, marital status, family status, civil status or membership of the traveler community, and we want our teams to reflect this! If you require reasonable adjustments at interview, please let us know when scheduling your interview, or alternatively please email recruitment.support@three.ie
Host
Mount Charles Group are one of the largest and privately owned soft Facilities Management, catering and ancillary service/product providers in Ireland. If you are a customer focused individual and want to join a fun and family orientated business which believes people are our greatest asset, then we have a role for you! Our family values speak for themselves: Do the right thing, Have fun & grow together, Take pride in what you do! We are currently recruiting for a Lounge Host to join our team based at the Causeway Lounge, Belfast. This is a great opportunity to join a world leading facilities management company. Working Pattern: Please note, the successful applicant's offer is subject to the Access NI (Basic) check prior to commencement of role. The Access NI Code of Practice is available upon request. Mount Charles Group has a policy on recruiting ex-offenders, a copy of which can be provided upon request. Having a criminal record will not necessarily prevent you from working for the Mount Charles Group. The Mount Charles Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Due to the number of applicants Mount Charles receives, we only respond to short-listed applicants. If you have not been contacted within six weeks of the closing date, you have not been selected for interview. GREAT PEOPLE - GREAT SERVICE - GREAT FUTURE
Cleaning Operative
Mount Charles Group are one of the largest and privately owned soft Facilities Management, catering and ancillary service/product providers in Ireland. If you are a customer focused individual and want to join a fun and family orientated business which believes people are our greatest asset, then we have a role for you! Our family values speak for themselves: Do the right thing, Have fun & grow together, Take pride in what you do! We are currently recruiting for a Cleaning Operative to join our team based at our BSG Engineering, Magherafelt. This is a great opportunity to join a world leading facilities management company. Working Pattern: The Mount Charles Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Due to the number of applicants Mount Charles receives, we only respond to short-listed applicants. If you have not been contacted within six weeks of the closing date, you have not been selected for interview. Mount Charles Group has a policy on recruiting ex-offenders, a copy of which is available upon request. Having a criminal record will not necessarily prevent you from working for the Mount Charles Group. GREAT PEOPLE - GREAT SERVICE - GREAT FUTURE
Plant Engineer
Salary: Scale 6, NJC Spinal Column Points 20-24 (plus employer pension contribution) x2 Fixed Term for 18 Months Deliver better lives for all, whilst enhancing your career. These are the things we hold dear at Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council; respect, honesty, excellence, accountability, leadership & equality. We have an ambitious vision for our area. We want to create opportunities for strong, healthy communities, and business growth. Our success will create new opportunities for individuals, families & communities. Every role at LCCC contributes to this aim, and if appointed to this role you will be part of creating better lives for all. As a member of the Plant Maintenance Team the post holder will be required to support the Plant Supervisor to ensure the efficient operation and control of the mechanical and electrical services, together with the maintenance of fabric, fixture and fitting at the Dundonald International Ice Bowl and outlying facilities. The post holder will assume other delegated duties appropriate to the post reasonably assigned by management. Curious to learn more? Full details of the role are in the job description. Apply now and take the first step in your new career. The application form will only be available online. Applications for this post will be channelled exclusively through the Council ITRENT Web Recruitment system therefore application forms in hard copy will not be available to candidates. However, the Council will consider any requests for an application to be made in hard copy and will provide alternative arrangements where possible, for example access to a computer. The Council is committed to providing people with disabilities the opportunity to compete fairly for jobs. If you have any special needs or requirements with regard to any stage of the recruitment process please contact the HR&OD team at via email recruitment@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk or telephone 02892447444.
Digital Marketing Officer
KEY PURPOSE OF THE JOB The postholder will be responsible for implementing the Visit Lisburn & Castlereagh digital marketing and social media activity, supporting the delivery of key objectives and targets, promoting the Council area as a leading tourism and leisure destination in line with the Council’s Tourism Strategy and Action Plan 2025-2030. The role will support the Council’s tourism growth by showcasing local attractions, events, and hospitality offerings across web and social media platforms. The role will involve close engagement with local tourism and hospitality businesses, as well as key external stakeholders such as Visit Belfast and Tourism NI, to ensure cohesive and impactful destination marketing. KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Support the Tourism Development Manager to plan and deliver digital communications that promote the Council’s tourism products and align with the wider Council Tourism Strategy. Coordinate digital messaging across council departments to ensure consistent and effective communication in support of tourism initiatives. Plan, create, and implement social media campaigns, managing day to day activities across platforms to support tourism messaging and drive engagement. Prepare and publish engaging content across social media platforms and online channels to enhance the Council’s tourism profile and online presence. Oversee the Council tourism presence on social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), TikTok, and relevant blogs, ensuring content is timely and shared with industry stakeholders. Develop interactive features and content for the Council’s tourism website to boost user engagement and gather insights through online market research. Design and distribute e zines and digital newsletters to promote tourism offerings, while supporting online customer engagement and data collection. Deliver training and provide support to Council teams to enhance their digital communication skills and effectiveness. Monitor, measure, and analyse the performance of social media and digital campaigns; report on outcomes to inform future strategies and optimise results. Utilise web analytics tools to track trends, user behaviour, and digital engagement, contributing to audience growth and improved reach. Develop and enhance working relationships with relevant partners and stakeholders to create joint marketing campaigns and expand the council’s digital audience. Monitor and manage the Council’s online reputation, escalating concerns or criticism to the Tourism Manager as appropriate. Create and manage blog content and other digital materials to support and amplify tourism marketing efforts. Utilise emerging digital trends, technologies, and shifts in public engagement, including influencer activity and community driven platforms. Undertake supplementary responsibilities assigned by the Tourism Development Manager, to include participating in the interchange of duties to provide coverage for sickness, annual leave, and staff vacancies. Ensure compliance with Council policies and procedures, including Safeguarding, Health & Safety and Equality Legislation, and operate within the highest standards of organisational skills and personal behaviour, which reflect the core values and behaviours of the organisation. Ensure the provision of high standards of customer care across all the services provided by the Unit and promote and manage the service effectively and communicate in a way, which enhances and promotes the public image and overall reputation of the Council. Note: The post holder should be aware that the responsibilities and functional areas of the post may be subject to change as a result of organisational change. The Council therefore reserves the right to change the duties of the post by adding to or amending the range of functional responsibilities. The post holder will be required to be flexible and adaptable to meet the changing needs and requirements of the organisation. Qualifications / Experience It is essential that applicants possess at least one of the following: 1.1 – A third level qualification (e.g. HNC, HND, NVQ Level 4, or Degree) in a relevant field such as Communications, Digital Marketing, Tourism, or a related discipline. 1.2 – A minimum of three years’ employment experience in digital communications within a tourism, hospitality or events environment to include; • Development, delivery, and analysis of digital communications strategies. • Use of web analytics tools to evaluate online performance and guide campaign direction. • Management of multiple digital platforms including websites, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X (formerly Twitter), and multimedia content creation (e.g. videos, blogs, podcasts, imagery). Where applicants do not hold the qualifications as outlined in 1.1 above, they must demonstrate a minimum of five years’ experience in each of the areas. Knowledge • Knowledge of content management systems (CMS), basic HTML editing, and the interpretation of web analytics to track audience behaviour and digital reach. Skills • Working knowledge of image editing skills and the ability to prepare engaging digital content. • Ability to use own initiative to organise and plan workload to deliver outcomes in a timely manner. • Ability to build and maintain effective relationships and trust with internal and external stakeholders. General A full current driving licence valid in the UK and access to a car or have access to a form of transport that enables you to carry out the duties of the post. Applies only to applicants who have a disability under the Disability Discrimination Act. Qualifications / Experience It is desirable for applicants to have: • Experience in the use of digital analytics and social media management tools (e.g. Hootsuite, Sprout Social). • Experience of Digital Marketing in the public sector.
Vehicle Maintenance Fitter
Salary: Scale 6, NJC Spinal Column Points 20-24 (plus employer pension contribution) x 1 Permanent Deliver better lives for all, whilst enhancing your career. These are the things we hold dear at Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council; respect, honesty, excellence, accountability, leadership & equality. We have an ambitious vision for our area. We want to create opportunities for strong, healthy communities, and business growth. Our success will create new opportunities for individuals, families & communities. Every role at LCCC contributes to this aim, and if appointed to this role you will be part of creating better lives for all. As a member of the Operational Services Team the postholder will be required to: Be responsible for the effective and efficient maintenance of the Council’s entire vehicle fleet including refuse vehicles, commercial trucks, light vans, tractors, heavy plant and grounds maintenance equipment. Diagnosing, repairing and maintaining heavy commercial plant/vehicles including servicing and preparation for PSV’s and MOT’s, periodic vehicle safety checks, preventative maintenance and daily response maintenance/repairs. The post holder will assume other delegated duties appropriate to the post reasonably assigned by management. Curious to learn more? Full details of the role are in the job description. Apply now and take the first step in your new career. The application form will only be available online. Applications for this post will be channelled exclusively through the Council ITRENT Web Recruitment system therefore application forms in hard copy will not be available to candidates. However, the Council will consider any requests for an application to be made in hard copy and will provide alternative arrangements where possible, for example access to a computer. The Council is committed to providing people with disabilities the opportunity to compete fairly for jobs. If you have any special needs or requirements with regard to any stage of the recruitment process please contact the HR&OD team at via email recruitment@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk or telephone 02892447444.
Dispenser/trainee Dispenser
We have an excellent opportunity for a qualified Part Time Dispenser/Trainee Dispenser to work in our Clandeboye Road branch in Bangor. Working 16 hours per week on a permanent basis, between 9.00am and 6.00pm Monday to Friday, and 9.00am to 5.30pm Saturday, according to the rota. The successful candidate will be working 24 hours per week on a temporary basis for approximately 6 months to cover a period of absence. Additional hours may be required from time to time and applicants must be fully flexible to work according to the rota. Working as part of a team duties can include; sales of over the counter medicines, providing customers with information on symptoms and products, prescription receipt and collection, date checking, and the ordering, receiving and storing of pharmaceutical stock. Applicants must have excellent communication skills and have the ability to work accurately with attention to detail. Essential Criteria
Team Leader
Purpose of the Job As part of the Living Options Services, the Team Leader will be a part of the management team and will support the Registered Manager to meet the Residential Care Homes Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2005 and DHSSPS Residential Care Homes Minimum Standards, August 2011. They will: • Support the Day Services Manager to develop and implement personalised care/support plans and individual risk assessments to meet individual needs. • Support the Day Services Manager to ensure the delivery of quality care and support. • Support with the management budgets and resources. • The Team Leader will mentor and supervise the Support Team. The Team Leader is responsible for developing programmes of activities, providing a range of activities to meet the assessed personal needs of individuals who attend Day Services. The Team Leader is responsible for delegating responsibilities to support staff to ensure these programmes are met. The Team Leader will support the Day Services Manager to develop and implement personalised care/support plans and individual risk assessments to meet individual needs. The team leader will work as part of the Day Services team promoting inclusion in the community and maximising independence. The role requires participation in the delivery of person-centred care, including personal care and promotion of a team approach at all times with positive and constructive working relationships for the benefit of the service user. They will support the Day Services Manager to ensure the delivery of quality care and support. Team Leaders will also support with the management of budgets and resources effectively. The Team Leader will mentor and supervise the support team. Salary/ Hourly Rate Hours of Work £15.14 per hour 30 hrs per week Flexibility is required to ensure the needs of the service are met. Team Leaders must be available to work unsociable hours and on public holidays on a rotational basis. Working patterns can be discussed further at interview stage. Closing Date Length of Contract 21st May 2026 Permanent Our Benefits • Annual Leave 6.4 weeks days pro rata in each leave year (inclusive of statutory days). This increases to 7.4 weeks after 5 years’ service and 7.8 weeks after 10 years’ service. • Annual incremental pay increases on agreed salary scale. • Auto-enrolment pension scheme, 5% employee contribution and 4% employer contribution. • Occupational Sick Pay that increases with service, up to 6 months full pay and 6 months half pay after 5 years’. • Free car parking as well as tea and coffee. • Paid annual NISCC registration fees (Cost reimbursed by Cedar). • Investor in People Platinum accredited organisation with commitment to development of the staff team through training and learning opportunities. • Employee Assistance Programme including access to 24/7 Doctors support. • Westfield Healthcare cashback scheme. • Special offers at over 600 leading high street and online retailers. • Cycle to work scheme Our Vision, Mission and Values Our Vision is an inclusive society for all. Our Mission is to support individuals and families living with disability, autism and brain injury to live the lives they choose. Our Values are Collaboration, Equality, Dignity, Achievement, Resilience. Key Duties and Responsibilities The Job • Delegating care tasks as per service user requirements and ensuring that these are carried out to the acceptable standards. • Ensure staff provide support that follows service user’s care plans. • Managing staff team to ensure the health safety and wellbeing of service users, staff and others • Fulfilling the role of the person in charge of a shift in the absence of the Day Services Manager. • Ensure that all service users are supported as individuals. • To be competent in all areas of practice and ensure that knowledge is current, and evidence based. • Provide support, direction and supervision to the support workers and act as a role model at all times. • Take the lead on ensuring all support workers are competent and report any concerns to the line manager. • Ensure that service user person centred plans are maintained in line with Croft Communities Record Keeping principles and guide Support Workers on how to maintain a high standard of such. • Act as an advocate for service users’ putting their best interests first and foremost whilst ensuring the health and safety of all who receive and deliver services. • Demonstrate a caring attitude always for both service users and colleagues. Internal Processes • Lead the shift and support staff to follow service users care plans. • Ensure a well led service and promote positive team working at all times. • Address any service, staff related or service user issues in a timely manner in adherence with Croft Communities policy and procedures. • Effectively report on any deficits within rotas that could impact negatively on the operational running of the service. • Ensure documentation is recorded accurately and appropriately in compliance with Croft Communities requirements and that records made, and personal information used are in compliance with the Data Protection Act and GDPR Requirements. • Develop the staff team in contributing to the writing, implementing and reviewing of care plans which reflect the interests and wishes of the individual service user. • Ensure budgetary compliance in relation to use of resources for example, the delivery of commissioned hours, use of agency staff, management of petty cash and service resources. Service Users • Support service users through their process of transition and take on key working responsibilities. • Get to know service users, their needs and interests. • Overall responsibility for the day to day running of the service. • Lead and support the staff team to assist and encourage service users to make decisions based upon informed choice, recognising their responsibilities and increase independence. • Assist service users with personal care and support tasks, such as washing, dressing, eating and using the toilet whilst maximising their independence. • Lead / oversee the implementation and evaluation of Care Plans and assessment by the staff team and review in order to address identified need. • Work with colleagues and other health and social care professionals to provide individual care plans. • Observe, monitor and record service user’s physical and emotional well-being and promptly report any changes to the Registered Manager. • Be fully involved with statutory multidisciplinary teams and assist with assessment and review of service users’ needs. • Assist in the safe moving and handling, transferring and repositioning of service users if required. • Organise, chair and minute regular service user meetings. • Promote and support relationships which enable individuals to integrate into the life of the local community. • Work directly with service users in planning their holidays or short breaks and to accompany them as appropriate. • Lead and support staff team to organise meaningful activity, support social and recreational activities for service users in Day Services and outside in the community. • Assisting service users’ to establish, maintain and retain relationships with peers, families, carers and significant others. • To support service users with nutritional needs as per care plan i.e. following SALT recommendations. • To administer prescribed medication in accordance with Cedars Medication Procedure. • Record and report any Adverse Incidents/Accidents and potential or actual safeguarding concerns immediately to Registered Manager • Encourage service users’ opinions and suggestions to be listened to and their personal matters dealt with in a sensitive manner • Take responsibility for receiving and receipting all service user monies and monitoring petty cash expenditure. • To undertake driving duties as and when required which will enable the service users to attend their chosen work placements/day care and recreational activities. • To work in partnership with staff within Croft Communities and external agencies to ensure delivery of a holistic service. Administrative Tasks • Ensure daily records of care provided are maintained within service user files and iPlanit, maintain all other records as required. • Ensure effective communication systems are maintained and utilise current electronic recording system (iPlanit). • Report any changes in, or concerns about, individual service users to the Registered Manager. • Have responsibility for the accuracy, security and confidentiality of service user records • Ensure unusual, complex or difficult situations are addressed and reported, referring to Registered Manager at all times • Ensure all RQIA and other regulatory standards are adhered to and support all staff members through the inspection process. • To follow Croft Communities Service User Finance Policy and Procedure at all times • Support individual service users’ to manage their finances as per their finance plan • Take responsibility for receiving and receipting all service user monies • Take responsibility for receiving and receipting any allocated petty cash expenditure • Understand and have an awareness of all Croft Communities Policies and Procedures and work within these. • To attend meetings as required e.g. staff meetings, service user reviews, etc. • To participate in all internal and external training opportunities as required. • To participate in individual/group coaching and development as per Croft Communities policy and procedure. Health and Safety • Be involved in the support of new or less experienced staff undertaking similar duties. Providing guidance in accordance with Croft Communities Policies and Procedures • Work in a way that meets the statutory requirements of employees under Health and Safety at Work. • Be aware of and act in accordance with Croft Communities Health and Safety Policy • Conduct all activities in a manner which is safe to themselves and others • Report the repairs or maintenance concerns or issues in the accommodation to the appropriate individual • Participate in cleaning tasks to ensure standards are maintained. • Complete security checks in conjunction with service users and during the span of their working hours General • To undertake all mandatory training as required. • To take the lead role in the induction process of new staff • To provide leadership to the team acting as a positive role model at all times • To provide direct supervision to support workers and coach and mentor staff • Identify staff learning and development requirements based upon supervision and direct observation of individual staff member • Take part in personal development as agreed through line manager and personal development plans • Carry out other duties appropriate with the post • To adhere to the Northern Ireland Social Care Standards of Conduct and Practice as well as meeting minimum standards of the Regulation Quality and Improvement Authority. • To work within statutory and organisational Policies and Procedures. • To carry out all duties and responsibilities in a respectful manner. • Successful Registration with N. Ireland Social Care Council within 6 months of employment and with a commitment to retain and maintain registration throughout the duration of employment.
Customer Advisor
Salary: Scale 4 SCP 9-13 £27,254 - £29,064 per annum pro rata for part time staff (Full time equivalent is based on 37 hours per week). Shift allowance and / or weekend enhancement may be earned. Hours: 22.75 hours per week on a rota basis. This rota may be subject to change. The post holder will be required to work outside normal hours including public holidays, evenings and weekends to facilitate the needs of the service. JOB PURPOSE: Committing to the one team ethos, you will be flexible and collaborative, and you will actively support all colleagues and other activities necessary to deliver the service objectives. As a Customer Advisor, you will deliver an excellent customer experience. You will engage positively with customers, understanding and meeting their needs as appropriate. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Meet and greet customers / potential customers (face to face in the reception area, by phone, or by digital media) and provide them with the information and services needed to allow them to participate in their desired activity. Deal with all customer enquiries and concerns, escalating to other team members as appropriate. Open and close park gates and buildings as required. Respond to incidents and emergencies. Liaise with relevant staff, and if required emergency services, to achieve a resolution and ensure all relevant health & safety procedures are followed. Administer first aid if required and trained. Operate the front of house software and maintain information databases. Process bookings, memberships, and transactions, including shop sales. Monitor entry / exit through the access control system. Process financial transactions, including all payments, cash handling, and reconciliations. Prepare lodgments for the receipt of monies for sales and services, ensuring correct cost code is allocated to each transaction, before forwarding to the bank. Using the Council’s financial system, raise invoices for debtors for supply of goods and services. Raise purchase orders, mark goods received and process all invoices in line with the Council’s financial regulations, procurement, and other relevant policies / procedures. Manage the facilities digital and social media communications in order to maximise customer engagement. Organise customer information sources e.g., leaflets and TV displays. Undertake facility tours. Promote and / or sell all products and activities within the Leisure Services portfolio. Remain fully conversant with all emergency procedures and take part, as trained and directed in emergency situations. Assist the Administrative Assistant, as required. Be flexible and collaborative and actively support all colleagues and other activities or processes which impact on the performance of the facility. Undertake any other relevant duties that may be required and are commensurate with the nature and grade of the post. Qualifications and training • 5 GCSEs (Grades A - C) or equivalent / comparable including English Language and Mathematics. Experience • One year’s experience within a customer service environment to include each of the following: ▪ Cash handling and reconciliation; ▪ Dealing with the public both face to face and by telephone; ▪ Use of Microsoft applications including Word and Excel. Key skills, knowledge and attributes • Excellent oral and written communication skills; • Ability to achieve positive results through influencing skills; • Ability to handle sensitive or difficult situations appropriately; • Ability to work within a team; • Ability to work on own initiative but within established procedures and guidelines; • Understanding of health and safety requirements; • Flexible approach to work demands. Driving Access to a form of transport in order to meet the requirements of the post. Working Arrangements / Flexibility 22.75 hours per week, see rota attached. Weekend, evening and early morning working will be required, given the operational hours of the centre. The post holder will also be required to work public holidays and additional hours as required, to facilitate the needs of the service.
Consultant General Adult Psychiatrist S I Forensic Psychiatry, Mental Health Services, HSE
Standard Duties and responsibilities a) To participate in development of and undertake all duties and functions pertinent to the Consultant’s area of competence, as set out within the Clinical Directorate Service Plan and in line with policies as specified by the Employer. b) To ensure that duties and functions are undertaken in a manner that minimises delays for patients and possible disruption of services. c) To work within the framework of the hospital / agency’s service plan and/or levels of service (volume, types etc.) as determined by the Employer. Service planning for individual clinical services will be progressed through the Clinical Directorate structure or other arrangements as apply. d) To co-operate with the expeditious implementation of the Disciplinary Procedure (attached at Appendix II). e) To formally review the execution of the Clinical Directorate Service Plan with the Clinical Director / Employer periodically. The Clinical Directorate Service Plan shall be reviewed periodically at the request of the Consultant or Clinical Director / Employer. The Consultant may initially seek internal review of the determinations of the Clinical Director regarding the Service Plan. f) To participate in the development and operation of the Clinical Directorate structure and in such management or representative structures as are in place or being developed. The Consultant shall receive training and support to enable him/her to participate fully in such structures. g) To provide, as appropriate, consultation in the Consultant’s area of designated expertise in respect of patients of other Consultants at their request. h) To ensure in consultation with the Clinical Director that appropriate medical cover is available at all times having due regard to the implementation of the European Working Time Directive as it relates to doctors in training. i) To supervise and be responsible for diagnosis, treatment and care provided by non-Consultant Hospital Doctors (NCHDs) treating patients under the Consultant’s care. j) To participate as a right and obligation in selection processes for non-Consultant Hospital Doctors and other staff as appropriate. The Employer will provide training as required. The Employer shall ensure that a Consultant representative of the relevant specialty / sub-specialty is involved in the selection process. k) To participate in clinical audit and proactive risk management and facilitate production of all data/information required for same in accordance with regulatory, statutory and corporate policies and procedures. l) To participate in and facilitate production of all data/information required to validate delivery of duties and functions and inform planning and management of service delivery. m) To carry out teaching as appropriate. Clinical : · To practice as a Consultant Psychiatrist in Cork Mental Health Services under the Public Only Consultant Contract 2023. · To be responsible for the care and treatment of patients in his/her clinical charge and to ensure mechanisms for the co-ordination of the care with the multidisciplinary team and between the team and other health and social care agencies are established and maintained. · To ensure that the service will be community orientated, with treatment provided in the main range of community facilities available, and within the level of resources allocated. To provide a service with the multidisciplinary team for patients referred for specialist treatment encompassing comprehensive programmes of care to include where necessary family support and advice. To lead and engage in the provision of a range of community based assessment and treatment programmes including, out-patients clinics, day hospital services, community services, residential centres, and any service deemed necessary in the future in line with evidenced based practice and National Clinical Programme for Dual Diagnosis · To provide a diagnostic treatment or consultation service as may be appropriate for or in respect of patients for whom the HSE is obliged under any enactment to provide. To develop and provide special clinics and associated services for identified patients. · To keep such records as may be required from time to time by the HSE. · To examine, assess, report and provide advice on every person referred to him/her. · To furnish on request to any registered Medical Practitioner authorized by the HSE or the Minister, the clinical details regarding any person who is or who has been under his/her care, on production of the written consent of the person or the written consent of the person’s representative or next of kin. Whenever the Minister is of the opinion, however, that it would not be in the interests of the common good to seek such consent and he/she certifies accordingly, the Officer shall furnish all required information to a Registered Medical Practitioner authorised by the Minister. Where, however, the Officer is of the opinion that the nature of the case is such that he/she should inform the patient of the requirement of the Minister, he/she then shall be at liberty to do so. It is not however intended that this requirement will operate in a manner, which would detract from the patient’s character or reputation. · To issue, or arrange for the issue of, to or in respect of any patient under his /her care in the hospital or referred to him /her at a clinic and without payment by or on behalf of the HSE, any certificate which might reasonably be required by such patient regard to the state of his/ her health in connection with his /her normal employment, his/ her entitlement to benefit under the scheme of social insurance or assistance. · To supervise and be responsible for the clinical work and record keeping of Non-Consultant Hospital Doctors and as appropriate other staff and to instruct them in the proper performance of their duties. · To ensure that adequate supplies of such drugs, medicines, medical and surgical appliances as he/she considers necessary, will be available in his/her department of the hospital and to report to the HSE, arrangements for the custody of dangerous drugs etc., which he/she considers to be unsatisfactory. · To be responsible, under the Executive Clinical Director/Clinical Director, for the general management and running of hospital and community based departments or of such other psychiatric services operated by the HSE as may be assigned to him/her and to attend and be responsible for the care and treatment of patients concerned in such assignment. · To take a special interest in and be responsible, under the person in charge, for the general organisation of such aspects of the Mental Health Services of the HSE as may be assigned to him/her. · To be responsible for the maintenance of appropriate liaison arrangements between his/her department in the hospital or community services and the patients normal medical attendant. · To participate in a system of professional practice review to support the maintenance of service quality and standards. To actively participate in and promote continuing education and review activities consistent with the position, and maintain a programme of continuing professional development applicable to the responsibilities of the post. To establish and develop multidisciplinary risk management/audit and review committees within the allocated area of responsibility and/or as requested by the management of the psychiatric services. Organisational/Operational: · To work with the Executive Clinical Director/Clinical Director and Supporting structures, Head of Mental Health Services, Hospital Managers, Area Director of Nursing, Medical and Surgical Staff of the hospital/community services in all matters appertaining to their general efficiency. · To participate in structured arrangements for the determination of resource provision and utilisation, service planning and evaluation and performance review appropriate to Cork Mental Health Services. · To participate in the on-call rota as required. To deputise and supply cross-cover as appropriate for his/her colleagues in the event of service exigencies in agreement with the Executive Clinical Director/Clinical Director and management of the service. · To reside convenient to Cork Mental Health Services or at such place as may be approved by the Head of Mental Health Services, HSE South West. · To agree with his/her Executive Clinical Director/Clinical Director, the consultant colleagues to assume clinical responsibility for his/her patients during his/her absence and document same. He/she shall agree with the Executive Clinical Director/Clinical Director, prior to taking leave, which members of medical staff will be on-call and available during that time. · To undertake referral meetings, case reviews as required. · To write letters and communications to General Practitioners and other professionals as required. · To participate in various medical staff meetings within the HSE as necessary. · To provide lectures/training as appropriate and as required in the Hospital and Clinical Service areas for medical, nursing and other staff or students. · To perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances on consultation with senior and junior colleagues. · To assist in the development of best practice protocols in line with emerging research and best practice. · To participate in activities such as Clinical Practice; Risk Management; Health and Safety; Financial; Administration and HR. · To provide advice, support and consultancy in a variety of settings to minimise risk. · To participate in regular Audit and Quality Assurance programmes to improve and maintain the high standards of service. · To participate in clinical audit, clinical governance and strategic planning. · To contribute to or conduct research in clinical or service areas, in accordance with approved policies, pertinent to the service and their own relevant experience. · To comply with reporting requirements and system developments e.g. Mental Health Commission etc and to provide data/activity as required for performance monitoring processes in the HSE South West. · To ensure compliance with all HSE National and Local policies and procedures. · To notify the appropriate officer of any case of infectious or suspected infectious disease in his/her Department and to furnish such particulars as may be required in each case and to carry out the preventative measure that may be necessary. · The person appointed will hold office under the terms and conditions of the revised consultant’s contract, which will determine that he/she will participate actively in the management of the unit, take cognisance of resource constraints and retain clinical autonomy while practicing. · To work with a multidisciplinary team providing assessment and therapeutic services and to have special administrative responsibility if required for the Service. · The person appointed will take an active role in the selection and recruitment of staff where required. · To be responsible for the maintenance of appropriate liaison arrangements between his/her unit and the patients normal medical attendants. · The person appointed to the office is a Designated Officer under the “Protections for Persons Reporting Child Abuse Act, 1998” and consistent with Children’s First Guidelines 2011 to receive reports of child abuse. Such officers will, on receiving a report of child abuse, formally notify the relevant Child and Family Services Manager (Tusla). · To prepare clinical and court reports pursuant to Section 25 of the Mental Health Act 2001. · To ensure that current Health and Safety Legislation is complied with in consultation with the Executive Clinical Director/Clinical Director, Area Director of Nursing and other responsible persons. · To participate and ensure that junior medical staff participate in regular Health &Safety exercise e.g. Fire Drill. · To perform such other duties appropriate to his/her office as may be assigned to him/her by the Head of Mental Health Services, HSE South West or other designated officers. 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 .
