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1. THE ROLE The role of judicial assistant is to provide assistance to a judge in the carrying out of their judicial function. This includes providing assistance with court going activities, administrative and general support. Judicial assistants support judges of the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeal, the High Court and the Circuit Court. Duties may vary depending on the jurisdiction to which successful candidates are appointed. You may be required to assist other jurisdictions, if and when required. The courtroom is a formal setting. Court rooms may consist of loud noises, bright lighting and large crowds of people. Strong concentration is key, and the judicial assistant must be comfortable working in this setting. All judicial assistants will be given the opportunity to do the following: · Work with members of the judiciary; · Contribute to the efficient running of court and administration of justice; · Deepen their knowledge and understanding of how the Irish legal system works; · Develop know-how of court procedures, court rules and the running of various court lists; · Strengthen legal research and legal writing skills; · Learn new skills throughout the duration of their contract; · Build a network with legal professionals, academics, Courts Service and civil service staff; · Participate in competitive opportunities for career advancement both within the public and private sector; and · Work and travel within the various jurisdictions in the Irish Courts. 2. Key Responsibilities Court Responsibilities · Research matters of law which arise in the conduct of proceedings before the court and furnish a written or oral report to the judge. · Summarise facts, legal submissions, case law and relevant material as directed by the judge for inclusion in draft judgments. · Assist in research for draft judgments and/or legal queries on behalf of the judge. · Assist the judge with document proof reading. · Accompany the judge to court and remain in court during hearings to note evidence and submissions as directed. · Set up the bench according to the requirements of the judge. · Assist with the management of the judge’s official documentation (books and papers) required for court. · Advise the judge in advance of lists for the following week and ensure arrangements are in place for same. · Ensure the judge has the information required in relation to cases to include names of parties, type of case, duration of case, legal representatives and so forth. · Cooperate with the Court Registrar and/or other relevant Courts Service staff to support the efficient running of the court. · Act as liaison between the judge and the parties to litigation (if required) and ensure parties to a case and their representatives are aware of when their case will be heard and are in the right location at the right time. · Assist the court in compliance with the in camera rule in relevant cases and as directed by the judge. Administration · Manage the chambers of the judge as required. · Keep the judge’s diary of court and other appointments. · General administrative support duties. · Other duties as required by the judge. General · Assist the judge in the course of official duties. · Accompany the judge as required. This may involve travelling to any location in Ireland from time to time and require staying in the location for the period of that assignment. · Be available to the judge at all times during office hours Monday to Friday to perform whatever duties directed by the judge. · Be available for official duties, if required, during the evening or at weekends. This role may require overnight stays. · Where a judicial assistant is not required to perform duties for the judge to whom they are assigned, the Courts Service will assign other duties as appropriate. · Judicial Assistants are entitled to 22 days leave per year which must be taken in Court vacation and not during term. Note, the above is intended as a guide and is neither definitive nor restrictive. 3. Essential Requirements: · Hold (or expect to hold) at least a 2.1 in a law degree at a minimum of level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications in their final year exams or the Diploma in Law from the Honorable Society of King’s Inns . See list at the end of the booklet. Only courses on this list will be accepted; · A good understanding of the work of the Irish courts system; and · A knowledge of modern legal research methods and materials; and · Proven experience conducting legal research (this can include academic research or research in the course of court case preparation). The following qualifications are desirable; · A 1:1 in a law degree at a minimum of level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications in their final year exams or the Diploma in Law from the Honorable Society of King’s Inns · A professional legal qualification or post graduate qualification in law. · Fluency in Irish and in particular an ability to read and understand legal materials in the Irish language. 4. APPLICATION PROCESS Your application can be made by logging in through link on advertisement. No hard copy forms or forms by email will be accepted. The closing date is 12 noon on Friday 23 January 2026. The admission of a person to a competition, or invitation to attend an interview, is not to be taken as implying the Courts Service is satisfied such a person fulfils the requirements of the competition or is not disqualified by law from holding the position and does not carry a guarantee that your application will receive further consideration. It is important, therefore, for candidates to note that the onus is on them to ensure that they meet the eligibility requirements for the competition before attending for interview. If a candidate does not meet these essential entry requirements but nevertheless attends for interview, that candidate will be putting him or herself to unnecessary expense. The Courts Service accepts no responsibility for communication not accessed or received by an applicant. 5. Assessment of applications The selection process involves three stages as follows: · Determination of the candidate’s eligibility to compete based on academic achievement and eligibility to work in Ireland. · A handwritten selection exercise undertaken in person. · A competitive interview. If candidates are deemed ineligible to compete, they are eliminated from the competition. If candidates are deemed eligible, their application form is assessed to determine suitability to progress to undertake the selection exercise. Those who achieve a mark of 50% or above in the selection exercise will be invited to interview. Candidates must provide sufficiently detailed information that relates to their own specific experience and achievements. Responses that are generic or vague may result in candidates not being shortlisted for the selection exercise. Any information you include may be discussed should you be invited to interview. Your communication skills will be assessed on the answers you provide on your application form. Capabilities Candidates should demonstrate that they have the ability to carry out successfully the duties of the role, as well as the skills and capabilities namely: Building Future Readiness Digital Focus Candidates with Disabilities The Courts Service seeks to attract candidates from all sectors of society, ensuring career opportunities are accessible to all who are interested. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all candidates. If you have a disability or need reasonable accommodation made during the selection process, you should share this with us so you get the support you need. Reasonable accommodation in our selection process refers to adjustments and practical changes which would enable a disabled candidate to have an equal opportunity for this competition. Examples of adjustments we provide include the use of assistive technology, extra time, scribes and/or readers or a range of other accommodations. Please be assured that having a disability or requiring adjustments will not impact on your progress in the selection process; you will not be at a disadvantage if you disclose your disability or requirements to us. Your disability and/or adjustments will be kept entirely confidential. 6. Selection Exercise & Interview Selection Exercise: Following the assessment process successful candidates will be invited to an in-person written selection exercise be held on the week of the 16 February 2026 in Dublin (Venue to be confirmed). The selection exercise is designed by the Courts Service and Kings Inns and marked by tutors from Kings Inns. Topics assessed include proof reading, legal analysis, drafting and legal writing. The pass mark is 50%. Achieving 50% or more in the selection exercise does not guarantee an interview as there may be more candidates eligible for interview than is required. If you receive a mark less than 50% in the selection exercise you will be eliminated. Interview: Interviews will be in person only from March to May 2026 in Dublin. Interviews will be held in batches per Jurisdiction with the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeal first, followed by the High Court and then the Circuit Court. Interview boards comprise a judge and one or two members of the Courts Service. If you are interviewed for a jurisdiction, there is no guarantee of appointment to that at jurisdiction. Interviews will be structured in format, with candidates asked to provide examples of the capabilities for the role as outlined in Section 5of this document. You may be asked about the experience described on the application form or they may ask for other examples. It is anticipated the interview will last 45 minutes. You may be invited to a follow up meeting with a member of the Judiciary after your interview. To be considered for a position you must receive 50% or more in each capability. Commencement date The start date for appointments is Monday 14 September 2026. There will be a two week orientation programme. If you are unable to start on 14 September 2026, in exceptional circumstances only you may defer your start date to September 2027. Confidentiality Candidates can expect that all enquiries, applications and all aspects of the proceedings to the extent that they are managed by the Courts Service are treated as strictly confidential subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act 2014. However, candidates should note that all application material may be made available to the interview board. Certain items of information, not specific to any individual, are extracted from computer records for general statistical purposes. Garda Vetting Garda vetting will be sought in respect of individuals who come under consideration for appointment. The applicant will be required to complete and return a Garda Vetting form should they come under consideration for appointment. This form will be forwarded to An Garda Siochána for security checks on all Irish and Northern Irish addresses at which they resided. Enquiries may also be made with the police force of any country in which the applicant under consideration for appointment resided. If the applicant subsequently comes under consideration for another position, they will be required to supply this information again. Other important information The Courts Service will not be responsible for refunding any expenses incurred by candidates. Prior to recommending any candidate for appointment to this position the Courts Service will make all such enquiries that are deemed necessary to determine the suitability of that candidate. Until all stages of the recruitment process have been fully completed a final determination cannot be made nor can it be deemed or inferred that such a determination has been made. Salary The salary scale for the position with effect from 1st August 2025 is €37,817 per annum . The salary will increase to €40,843 in the third and final year of the contract. New entrants to the Civil Service will be appointed to the first point of the (PPC) salary scale. The PPC pay rate applies when the individual is required to pay a Personal Pension Contribution (otherwise known as a main scheme contribution) in accordance with the rules of their main/personal superannuation scheme. This is different to a contribution in respect of membership of a Spouses’ and Children’s scheme, or the Additional Superannuation Contributions (ASC). A different rate will apply where the appointee is not required to make a Personal Pension Contribution. Salary is payable weekly in arrears by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) into a bank account of the appointees’ choice. Statutory deductions will be made from salary as appropriate by the Courts Service. Candidates should note the salary is not open to negotiation . The rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. Duties Appointees will be expected to perform all acts, duties and obligations as appropriate to this position (which may be revised from time to time). Probation Appointees will be required to serve a 12-month probationary period. During the period of the probation, an officer's performance will be subject to review by the appropriate supervisor(s) to determine whether the officer: (i) has performed in a satisfactory manner, (ii) has been satisfactory in general conduct, and (iii) is suitable from the point of view of health with particular regard to sick leave. Prior to completion of the probationary period, a decision will be made as to whether or not an appointee will be retained pursuant to Section 5A(2) of the Civil Service Regulation Acts 1956-2005. This decision will be based on an appointee’s performance assessed against the criteria set out in (i) to (iii) above. The details of the probationary process will be explained to each appointee by the Courts Services as the employer and a copy of guidelines on probation issued by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform will be provided. In the event that an appointee is not considered as suitable to the position of Judicial Assistant having been assessed against stated criteria, the appointee will be notified in writing of the action to be taken. Hours of Attendance This is a fulltime post, and hours of attendance will be fixed from time to time but will amount to not less than 41 hours and 15 minutes gross per week . Appointees will be required to work such additional hours from time to time as may be reasonable and necessary for the proper performance of his or her duties subject to the limits set down under working time regulations. Annual Leave The annual leave entitlement for this post is 22 working days per year. This leave is on the basis of a five-day week and is exclusive of the usual public holidays. Annual leave, other than in exceptional circumstances, will not be granted during the legal term. Headquarters The appointee’s headquarters will be such as may be designated from time to time by the Courts Service. Generally, appointees will be based in the Four Courts or in the Criminal Courts of Justice and in other court locations throughout the country. There may be a requirement for some travel associated with this post. When absent from home and headquarters on official duty, an officer will be paid appropriate travelling expenses and subsistence allowances subject to normal Civil Service regulations.
Consumer Affairs Staff Officer
Key Working Relationships The Consumer Affairs Staff Officer will work collaboratively with the Complaints Manager, General Services Manager, Risk Manager and Quality and Patient Safety Manager to ensure high quality efficient services for patients. Purpose of the Post • Support the effective management of service user comments, compliments, and complaints in line with HSE’s “Your Service, Your Say” policy and statutory requirements. • Ensure all complaints are handled promptly, fairly, and transparently. • Promote learning from complaints to drive service improvements. • Liaising with the Hospital Manager, Hospital Consultants, Hospital Insurers and Solicitors. • Support the management of FOI, Medico Legal, and Data Protection requests. • Maintain compliance with relevant legislation and HSE policy. • Liaise with service users, families, staff, and external stakeholders. • Ensure confidentiality, empathy, and professionalism at all times. • Have supervisory responsibility for administrative staff within the department. Principal Duties and Responsibilities The principal duties and responsibilities of the Grade V - Consumer Affairs Staff Officer shall be as follows: Complaints Management and Service User Engagement • Act as the first point of contact for service users, families, and members of the public seeking to make a complaint, provide feedback, or request assistance. • Log, acknowledge, and process complaints in line with HSE policies, ensuring statutory and policy timeframes are met. • Support and, where appropriate, conduct initial review and investigation of complaints, liaising with relevant staff and departments to gather information. • Prepare and issue acknowledgements, updates, and outcome correspondence to complainants, ensuring responses are accurate, clear, and empathetic. • Maintain accurate records of all complaints in the Complaints Management System, ensuring timely updates and data integrity. • Provide information and guidance to complainants on the complaints process, escalation options, and their rights under HSE policy. • Assist in identifying trends and learning from complaints, preparing reports for management to support service improvement initiatives. • Compile monthly and annual statistical returns on complaints and feedback for reporting to senior management. • Promote a positive complaints culture that values feedback and fosters continuous improvement. • Participate in local and national training, workshops, or forums relating to complaints and consumer engagement. Patient Liaison Responsibilities • Act as a point of contact for patients and families during their care journey, offering support, information, and guidance to help them navigate services and resolve concerns at the earliest possible stage. • Work collaboratively with clinical and administrative teams to facilitate communication, mediate concerns, and ensure patient experiences are understood and addressed promptly, promoting a person-centred approach to care. Freedom of Information, Data Protection and Medico-Legal • Provide administrative support in the processing of requests under the Freedom of Information Act, Subject Access Requests (SAR), Data Protection legislation, and Medico-Legal access procedures, working under the guidance of Line Management. • Assist in the retrieval, organisation, preparation, redaction, and issuing of records, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements, HSE policy, and confidentiality standards. • Support staff and service users by offering accurate information and guidance on FOI, Data Protection, and Medico-Legal procedures, escalating complex queries to senior colleagues as appropriate. • Contribute to the preparation of monthly and annual activity reports by gathering data, maintaining accurate records, and providing updates on access requests and associated work. Administration • Ensure the efficient administration of area of responsibility. • Appropriately delegate responsibility and authority. • Ensure deadlines are met and that service levels are maintained. • Ensure all HSE policies, procedures and guidelines are adhered to. • Ensure mandatory training requirements are met and safety statements are updated and completed within timeframe. • Make appropriate use of technology to advance the quality and efficiency of service provision. • Maintain relationships with key stakeholders. • Promote co-operation and working in harmony with other teams and disciplines. • Ensure decisions are made in line with local and national agreements. • Provide administration support for meetings and attend as required. • Support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable low carbon and efficient health service. Human Resources / Supervision of Staff • Supervise and ensure the well-being of staff, enable other team members to carry out their responsibilities, ensuring appropriate delegation of responsibility and authority. • Co-ordinate, monitor and review the work of clerical and administrative staff. • Manage workflow assignments to ensure optimal use of skill sets and resources and keep in touch with workloads of staff members to gauge levels of wellbeing and morale in the team. • Engage in the HSE performance achievement process in conjunction with your Line Manager and staff as appropriate. • Conduct regular staff meetings to keep staff informed and to hear views. • Manage the performance of staff, dealing with underperformance and absenteeism in a timely and constructive manner. • Create and promote a positive working environment among staff members, which contributes to maintaining and enhancing effective working relationships with other teams and disciplines. • Solve problems and ensure decisions are in line with local and national agreements. • Identify and agree training and development needs of team and design plan to meet needs. • Pursue and promote continuous professional development in order to develop leadership and management expertise and professional knowledge. Service Delivery and Service Improvement • Ensure that the standardised HSE ‘Your Service, Your Say’ procedures for complaint management are being implemented and adhered to throughout the hospital. • Ensure that all service managers and staff within SLGH are supported to effectively manage complaints at the first point of contact. • Co-ordinate and facilitate education and training for staff in complaints handling. • Promote and participate in the implementation and management of change. • Proactively identify inequities and inefficiencies in service administration and implement solutions to improve service delivery, in line with legislation and benchmarking against best practice structures. • Maintain a good understanding of internal and external factors that can affect service delivery including awareness of local and national issues that impact on own area of work. • Encourage and support staff through change processes. Building and Maintaining Relationships • Work closely with service managers to ensure the effective management of complaints relating to their service. • Liaise with Consumer Affairs Regional Office, Office of the Information Commissioner, Data Protection Commissioner, National Complaints Governance and Learning Team, HSE Dublin and South East Complaints Committee and Office of the Ombudsman in relation to managing, progressing and resolving complaints. • Communicate effectively with other team members. • Communicate effectively with patients and carers. • Promote and participate in the Open Disclosure process as appropriate. Standards, Policies, Procedures, Health and Safety and Legislation • Ensure accurate attention to detail and consistent adherence to procedures and current standards within area of responsibility. • Contribute to the development of policies and procedures and ensure consistent adherence to procedures and current standards within area of responsibility. • Effectively discharge the day-to-day operations, including compliance with HSE Financial regulations and all HSE policies and procedures. • Maintain own knowledge of relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and practices to perform the role effectively and to ensure standards are met by own team. • Maintain own knowledge of relevant regulations and legislation e.g. HSE Financial Regulations, Health and Safety legislation, Employment legislation, FOI Acts, GDPR, YSYS Policy. • Adequately identify, assess, manage and monitor risk within their area of responsibility. • Have a working knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards and other standards as they apply to the role and comply with associated HSE protocols for implementing and maintaining these standards. • Pursue continuous professional development in order to develop management expertise and professional knowledge. The above Job Specification is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to them from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. Eligibility Criteria Qualifications and/or Experience Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc. (a) Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition: (i) Have satisfactory experience as a Clerical Officer in the HSE, TUSLA, other statutory health agencies, or a body which provides services on behalf of the HSE under Section 38 of the Health Act 2004 Or (ii) Have obtained a pass (Grade D) in at least five subjects from the approved list of subjects in the Department of Education Leaving Certificate Examination, including Mathematics and English or Irish Or (iii) Have completed a relevant examination at a comparable standard in any equivalent examination in another jurisdiction Or (iv) Hold a comparable and relevant third level qualification of at least level 6 on the National Qualifications Framework maintained by Qualifications and Quality Ireland (QQI) And (b) Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability, including a high standard of suitability, for the proper discharge of the office. Age Age restriction shall only apply to a candidate where he or she is not classified as a new entrant. A candidate who is not classified as a new entrant must be under 65 years of age on the first day of the month in which the latest date for receiving completed application forms for the office occurs. 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. Character Candidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character. Tenure The current vacancy available is permanent and whole time. The post is pensionable. A panel may be created from which permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part time duration may be filled. The tenure of these posts will be indicated at expression of interest stage. Working Week The standard weekly working hours of attendance for your grade are 35 hours per week. Contracted hours that are less than the standard weekly working hours for your grade will be paid pro rata to the full time equivalent. Annual Leave The annual leave associated with the post will be confirmed at Contracting stage. Superannuation This is a pensionable position with the HSE. The successful candidate will upon appointment become a member of the appropriate pension scheme. Pension scheme membership will be notified within the contract of employment. Members of pre-existing pension schemes who transferred to the HSE on 01 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 31 December 2004.
Clinical Nurse Manager, Surgical/medical
**** CVs NOT ACCEPTED. PLEASE APPLY USING OFFICIAL HSE APPLICATION FORM ** To be responsible for the management, care and treatment of service users, to ensure that the optimum standard of care is provided within the designated area(s) of responsibility. The primary role of the CNM 1 will be one of clinical and professional leadership and development in the nursing team, including the development of nursing staff by means of in-service training, orientation of new staff and arranging for clinical experience and supervision of student nurses where this is appropriate.
eHealth Digital General Manager
Remuneration The salary scale for the post is 01/08/2025: €85,747 €87,912 €91,342 €94,798 €98,226 €101,663 €106,660 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. Location of Post HSE Dublin & South East Carlow/Kilkenny, South Tipperary, Waterford, Wexford, Wicklow East and South Dublin FSS Bhaile Átha Cliath agus an Oirdheiscirt Cheatharlach, Chill Chainnigh Thiobraid Árann Theas, Phort Láirge, Loch Garman The successful candidate will be based on one of the main sites in the Dublin & South East Regional sites. There is currently one specified purpose (24 months), whole time post available. These include: • Dublin (Corporate Office) • Wicklow • Wexford • Waterford • Kilkenny • Tipperary A panel may be created for eHealth Digital General (Grade GM) HSE Dublin & South East from which permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part time duration may be filled. Principal Duties and Responsibilities The EHealth Digital GM will work to ensure effective implementation of digital health programmes and encompasses both managerial and administrative responsibilities which include the following: • Core Duties • Engage with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders, collaborating in the areas of clinical ICT planning, design, implementation, and adoption • Provide strategic input and leadership for information technology and information systems across the region to meet the current and future clinical integrated care needs • Champion and participate in the development of a clinical ICT / telehealth adoption strategy promoting standardisation • Develop clinical and operational systems strategies in collaboration with senior clinical and medical informatics and operational leaders • Take lead on deploying into the Region one or more nationally driven programmes from Digital for Care. • Develop solution proposals that maximise the use of existing products and technologies to deliver the required outcomes. • Maintain knowledge of existing solutions in use across the health system. Stay updated on relevant technology and clinical developments that enable new ways to meet patient and clinician needs. Strategic Implementation and Adoption • Work within the overall regional strategic digital health objectives, plan, deliver and monitor the strategy. Evaluate, interpret and support the local implementations. • Review, analyse and identify key requirements and needs of clinical and operational services in relation to digital health implementations. • Work with clinical, operational and IT leaders in evaluating the effectiveness of technologies and workflows that impact all users. • Manage multiple concurrent and consecutive application activities from beginning to end • Integrate workforce planning methodologies with ICT • Support the ICT training team to identify and respond to learning, development and training needs for staff to successfully delivery the digital health vision. Project Management • Adopt and utilise standard HSE project management methodology • Oversee the tracking of progress against plans and transition milestones, ensuring appropriate processes are in place to flag issues, risks and concerns with the relevant stakeholders. • Have budgetary responsibility for the function. Evaluating value for money of new contracts, monitoring the performance of existing providers and ensuring that provider performance aligns, and comply, with contractual terms and conditions across all workstreams. • Fulfil the role of Business Lead for assigned projects • Act as the key business contact for all project activities, as required, ensuring effective communication across all levels of the organisation • Apply project management expertise and discipline to the delivery of eHealth solutions and change including: scope control, benefits management, status reporting, managing dependencies, risks, issues and escalations as appropriate. • Lead in preparing and seeking endorsement of key project documents, ensuring all deliverables are clearly communicated, aligned with strategic objectives, and agreed upon by stakeholders • Report on progress against project milestones including providing business updates to the Project Steering Group, Regional Digital Oversight group (RDOG) and other relevant oversight bodies • Communicate project benefits in a meaningful way for patients, clinicians and executives. • Establish and maintain collaborative working with a range of internal stakeholders, sharing key insights on service performance, and gaining their support and alliance to ensure delivery of agreed targets. • Ensure compliance with all relevant legal and organisational requirements, addressing any gaps proactively. Best Practice Standards • Ensure implementation of solutions in alignment with national policies, national/international standards and best practice methodologies in terms of patient safety and effectiveness, clinical and operation effectiveness and technical validity. • Ensure that all changed ways-of-working are assessed by clinical leadership and clinical owners for clinical risk, and all efforts are co-ordinated with compliance and data protection. • Ensure a co-ordinated approach to standardised digital health delivery across all relevant services. • Ensure compliance with all ethics, patient safety, information security and data protection governance processes. • Ensure relevant legislation and directives are adhered to with respect of all aspects of projects undertaken. Change & Communication • Oversee a co-ordinated approach to change activities through adoption of an agreed Health Service Change Framework. • Motivate and influence senior management across regional CHO and Acute services to adopt new ways of working in Digital Health. • Combine knowledge of patient care, informatics concepts, and change management to effectively address the information and knowledge needs of healthcare professionals and patients to promote safe, effective, and efficient use of health IT in clinical and operational settings. • Support the development and approval of clinical and administrative content within clinical and operational information systems • Evaluate the impact of solutions on clinical processes and identify areas to promote use of technology in improving quality of care, increasing efficiencies for clinicians, and enabling standardisation • Maintain relationships with key business partners and other senior industry leaders to leverage best practices, evaluate emerging technologies, and distribute knowledge internally to inform plans and strategies • Work with vendors to proactively strategize on development and/or enhancement of information system solutions to meet organisational business needs • Work with stakeholders including health service users, staff and their representative organisations, implement reform of community as a component of an integrated programme of health reform. Staff & Team Management • Provide overall direction to and support communication and active collaboration across the digital health function, including assigned staff. • Coordinate Digital Health Team activities with a focus on Regional and National Digital Health priorities and/or other ICT initiatives. • Agree and document project plans with designated digital health teams • Support continuous professional development and learning within the team • Ensure a programme culture of innovation, continual improvement, readiness for change and flexibility. • Lead and manage staff and communicate regularly, clearly and effectively with staff to ensure they are kept fully informed of project development. • Participate fully as a team member, sharing knowledge and information and supporting colleagues to promote a cohesive team and the achievement of team objectives • Promote a culture of learning by participating and assisting in continuous professional development of self and others • Promote healthy working relationships as part of a professional, punctual and dedicated team • Manage and supervise staff and trainees within the project • Chair and lead relevant meetings as required • Supervise, mentor and manage a team to ensure section objectives are met. This includes a focus on excellence in people management, including proactive application of HR policy, Performance Achievement, development plans, and a Values in Action led culture. • Pursue and promote continuous professional development including personal expertise and professional knowledge. Performance Management • Develop and implement qualitative and quantitative measures to determine performance against the regional and national digital health strategy. Report progress against the strategy through personal representation at senior management forums and by written reports. • Responsible for the development and delivery of benefits realisation framework in collaboration with key clinical and operational stakeholders. This will require monitoring, tracking and reporting on benefits realisation. • Put in place appropriate measures for the evaluation and review of all aspects of the services for which he/she is responsible and to monitor performance and take appropriate action to deal with variances. • Contribute to human resource planning and management, positive employer/employee engagement and financial planning and management. • Ensure that Regional, HSE policies and statutory obligations are fulfilled in relation to the provision of care and in relation to staff management. • Negotiate and maintain contracts for the supply of services to and from non HSE agencies in line with HSE policies, regulations, national policy and legislation. General Duties & Responsibilities Under the direction of the Regional Director of Transformation & Technology the General Manager will be responsible for the services assigned to him/her. The post holder will: Governance & Accountability • Manage the programmes assigned to him/her and establish the agreed objectives for their delivery. Collaborate with all staff and wider leadership to identify needs for the use of digital health tools to further improvements in patient care, quality, clinical resource management, operational efficiency, performance improvement and patient\parent engagement • Promote advancement of clinical and business intelligence systems capable of reporting variables to evaluate patient outcomes, to support research, and operational improvement across the continuum of care. • Manage the resources, including staff under his/her control within agreed parameters and prepare service plans, estimates and budgetary reports pertaining to his/her area as required. • Put systems in place to ensure all relevant legislation and policies and procedures for the assigned area of responsibility are adhered to. • Develop and implement appropriate service delivery in collaboration with EHealth leadership in defining, delivering, and improving services for the region and its service users. • Take responsibility for developing, implementing, and then maintaining suitable controls to safeguard the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information systems. • Understand the impact of regulatory changes and interpret them for internal and external constituents. • Give advice and direction across CHO and Hospital’s on quality assurance and improvement processes, and work with clinical team members to design and deliver safe and effective applications to support the delivery of high quality clinical care. Leadership and Direction • Promote and ensure the overall purpose and objectives of strategic and service plans are understood by staff within area of responsibility in order to secure their active participation in the delivery of high quality, efficient and cost-effective services. • Lead the delivery of a safe and quality service in the assigned area of responsibility. • Lead administrative functions as appropriate to maximise integration and the effective utilisation of resources. • Support and lead as appropriate, the assessment and evaluation of local needs against service delivery and the determination of priorities and the development of services to meet them, including the re-orientation of existing services where appropriate. • Provide the necessary effective leadership and direction to drive change by transforming the strategic vision into a framework and structures for moving forward. • Develop and promote effective professional working relationships and commitment to high standards of service and clinical care • Provide strategic input and healthcare leadership for digital health systems across the organisation, to meet the current and future needs of patients and service users. Risk Management, Quality, Health & Safety • Adequately identifies, assesses, manages and monitors risk within their area of responsibility. • Have a working knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply to the role for example, Standards for Healthcare, National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections, Hygiene Standards etc. and comply with associated HSE protocols for implementing and maintaining these standards as appropriate to the role. • Support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service. Education & Training • Engage in the HSE performance achievement process in conjunction with your Line Manager and staff as appropriate. The above Job Specification is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to them from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. Eligibility Criteria Qualifications and/or experience Applicants must, at the latest date of application, clearly demonstrate, all of the criteria listed below as relevant to the role: • A Level 8 qualification in Information technology or equivalent would be desirable. • Hold a project management certification such as PMP (PMI), PRINCE2 Practitioner (Alexos) or an industry recognised equivalent. • Significant senior management experience in the health service leading, managing and delivering complex change and/or digital/ICT projects or programme(s) • Significant experience of using structured change management and project management methodologies across large scale programmes • Experience of planning and managing performance and delivering results within a complex multi stakeholder environment • Experience of managing and working collaboratively cross functionally with multiple internal and external stakeholders • Experience of leading and managing a team • Have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability, and management ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office. • Experience of budget planning, financial management and resource management processes. • The requisite knowledge, ability and experience (including a high standard of suitability and management ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office. Health A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Character Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character. Other requirements specific to the post Access to appropriate transport to fulfil the requirements of the role. A flexible approach to working hours is required in order to ensure deadlines are met. 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. Skills, competencies and/or knowledge Professional Knowledge and Experience Demonstrates: • Knowledge and understanding of the Healthcare Sector within Ireland • An understanding of the relevant strategies, reports, programmes and projects applicable to the role • Knowledge and understanding of Quality Improvement methodologies. • Knowledge and experience of best practice in project and programme management, methodologies and techniques, including risk and issue management • Knowledge and experience of service improvement and re-design, programme and change management, and quality improvement as it relates to this role • Knowledge and understanding of the challenges of leading complex systems change • An awareness of Digital Health/Telehealth solutions, as relevant to this role • An awareness of clinical, business or technical issues impacting telehealth implementation • Significant knowledge and experience in the delivery and implementation of complex projects encompassing ICT driven organisational reform • Excellent knowledge and understanding of project management. • Knowledge and understanding of ICT Service management. • An understanding of the relevant legislation and directives applicable to the role • Proficiency with office systems including excellent knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint. • Knowledge and understanding of ICT Systems and technologies in use in a large complex organisation and an awareness of the strategy and aims of National Transformation & Technology, as pertinent to this role • An awareness of the HSE’s Digital Health Strategic Implementation Roadmap, Digital for Care 2030 and of Slaintecare. Leadership and Delivery of Change Demonstrates: • A track record as an effective leader with a can-do attitude who has led, organised and motivated staff in times of rapid change in a challenging environment • The capacity to lead, organise and motivate teams to the confident delivery of excellent services and service outcomes. • Leadership and team management skills including the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team environment • An ability to influence and negotiate effectively in furthering the objectives of the role. • A capacity to operate successfully in an agile and dynamic environment • A capacity to balance change with continuity – continuously strives to improve service delivery, to create a work environment that encourages creative thinking and to maintain focus, intensity and persistence, even under increasing complex and demanding conditions • The ability to proactively identify areas for improvement, exploring possible solutions with a strong service and customer centric focus.
Planning Coordinator
Tirlán, is a world-class food and nutrition co-operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and agri brands. Tirlán owns leading brands such as Avonmore, Kilmeaden Cheese, Millac, Solmiko, Truly Grass Fed, Premier Milk, Wexford, mymilkman.ie and GAIN Animal Nutrition. A talented team across Ireland, the US, MEA and China, delivers annual revenues of over €3 billion. Our purpose is to nourish the world, while safeguarding our environment for future generations. Role Profile The Planning Coordinator will support multiple areas within the Planning team, including Demand Planning, Production Planning, and Material Requirements Planning (MRP). This role involves working closely with stakeholders across different parts of the business to ensure accurate planning and smooth operations. The position provides exposure to end-to-end planning processes and is a great opportunity to develop skills in forecasting, analysis, and cross-functional collaboration. This role offers hybrid working. Responsibilities About us Formerly known as Glanbia Ireland, we are now Tirlán. Through our expertise in research and development, customer insights, food safety and state-of-the-art manufacturing we bring innovative food and nutrition solutions to a global market. Our new and vibrant headquarters in Kilkenny City operates as a collaboration hub where multi-functional teams come together in a hybrid work environment. Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion We believe in the value of difference. We know that different perspectives, life experience and backgrounds can drive innovation and deliver growth. We welcome people from all walks of life without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, or disability status. Join our Talent Pool Considering a new career in Tirlán but this isn’t the role for you? Join our talent community and sign up for job notifications at www.tirlan.com/careers Tirlán is a Values Based Organisation
Maintenance Technician
Maintenance Technician Kilkenny Cheese Ltd Role Summary Kilkenny Cheese is a joint venture between Tirlan and Dutch family business Royal A-ware, a 130-year-old company with strong positions in EU and global markets. The facility has started up in 2024 as a greenfield site at Belview, Co Kilkenny. Rooted in our rich heritage of family farming and embedded in our communities, Tirlan has evolved to bring the passion of our farmers and their high-quality ingredients to the international marketplace. Using modern-day technology and applying the best processes to our milk pool of three billion litres, we now export innovative products and tailored ingredients solutions to be enjoyed in more than 100 countries. Royal A-ware is a traditional Dutch family business with a passion for food and with a strong entrepreneurial attitude. Demand-led, we offer our clients tailored products and services. In recent years investments have been made in the development and management of own supply chains resulting in independence, efficiency, and flexibility. We are specialized in producing, ripening, cutting, and packaging cheese, and also produce and package cream and fresh dairy products. Role Summary Based in Belview in South Kilkenny the role reports to the Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance Technician role will allow the successful candidate to gain valuable maintenance experience while supporting the delivery of the Kilkenny Cheese maintenance strategy and providing maintenance support to the production team. This will be achieved within a flexible work system, supporting the 24 x 7 operation. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Join our Talent Pool Considering a new career in Tirlán but this isn’t the role for you?! Then why not register your experience & sign up for career opportunities at www.tirlan.com/careers. Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion Tirlán embraces diversity, equal opportunity and inclusion. We are committed to building diverse teams where different perspectives drive innovation and growth. We strive to create an inclusive workplace where people can bring their true self to work and achieve their full potential. At Tirlán, we celebrate diversity, because we know that our individual strengths make us stronger together. We welcome and encourage interest from a wide variety of candidates, and we will give your application consideration, without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, or disability status. At Tirlán our culture will celebrate individuality, knowing that together we are more. Tirlán owns leading consumer and agri brands such as Avonmore, Kilmeaden Cheese, Millac, Solmiko, Truly Grass Fed, Premier Milk, Wexford, mymilkman.ie and GAIN Animal Nutrition. About us: The farmer-owned co-operative has a first-class track record of success in the global market. Rooted in a rich heritage of family farming and embedded in its communities, Tirlán has evolved to bring the passion of its farmers and their high-quality milk and grains to the international marketplace. Using modern-day technology and applying the best processes to its milk pool of three billion litres and its premium grains portfolio, Tirlán now exports to more than 80 countries. Its award-winning brands are household names in Ireland, and include Ireland’s number one consumer dairy brand, Avonmore. The organisation draws on a wealth of experience to deliver exceptional products and tailored nutritional solutions including Kilmeaden, Wexford, Truly Grass Fed, Solmiko, CheddMax and GAIN. Tirlán has a strong market presence in the UK, France, Germany, UAE, the US, North Africa, Japan and China. Tirlán is a Values Based Organisation - www.tirlan.com
Quality ORP Project Acorn
Whey Investment Project – Quality ORP 2 year FTC Ballyragget, Co. Kilkenny Tirlán Tirlán, is a world-class food and nutrition co-operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and agri brands.Tirlán owns leading brands such as Avonmore, Kilmeaden Cheese, Millac, Solmiko, Truly Grass Fed, Promiko, Premier Milk, Wexford, mymilkman.ie and GAIN Animal Nutrition.A talented team across Ireland, the US, MEA and China, delivers annual revenues of over €3 billion. Our purpose is to nourish the world, while safeguarding our environment for future generations. Definition The Tirlán Operational Readiness Program (ORP) is applied to pre-selected CapEx projects to ensure a standard and consistent approach. Operational readiness is defined as the process of preparing the end users of an asset under construction, and their supporting organization, in a way that they: About us Through our expertise in research and development, customer insights, food safety and state-of-the-art manufacturing we bring innovative food and nutrition solutions to a global market. Our new and vibrant headquarters in Kilkenny City operates as a collaboration hub where multi-functional teams come together in a hybrid work environment. Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion We believe in the value of difference. We know that different perspectives, life experience and backgrounds can drive innovation and deliver growth. We welcome people from all walks of life without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, or disability status. Join our Talent Pool Considering a new career in Tirlán but this isn’t the role for you? Join our talent community and sign up for job notifications at www.tirlan.com/careers Tirlán is a Values Based Organisation
Treasury Analyst
Treasury Analyst Kilkenny / Dublin Hybrid working Tirlán Tirlán, is a world-class food and nutrition co-operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and agri brands. Tirlán owns leading brands such as Avonmore, Kilmeaden Cheese, Millac, Solmiko, Truly Grass Fed, Premier Milk, Wexford, mymilkman.ie and GAIN Animal Nutrition. We nurture a talented team across Ireland, the US, MEA and China, delivering annual revenues of over €3 billion, and over 2,100 people to manage our network of 11 processing plants and 52 agri branches. Our purpose is to nourish the world, while safeguarding our environment for future generations. Role Profile Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Treasury Analyst will be responsible for supporting the accounting and reporting aspects of Treasury Operations, in addition to management of the business banking infrastructure. Responsibilities About us Through our expertise in research and development, customer insights, food safety and state-of-the-art manufacturing we bring innovative food and nutrition solutions to a global market. Our new and vibrant headquarters in Kilkenny City operates as a collaboration hub where multi-functional teams come together in a hybrid work environment. Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion We believe in the value of difference. We know that different perspectives, life experience and backgrounds can drive innovation and deliver growth. We welcome people from all walks of life without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, or disability status. Join our Talent Pool Considering a new career in Tirlán but this isn’t the role for you? Join our talent community and sign up for job notifications at www.tirlan.com/careers Tirlán is a Values Based Organisation
Senior Category Manager, IT, Business & Professional Services
Senior Category Manager – IT, Business & Professional Services Kilkenny / Dublin Hybrid working model Tirlán Tirlán, is a world-class food and nutrition co-operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and agri brands. Tirlán owns leading brands such as Avonmore, Kilmeaden Cheese, Millac, Solmiko, Truly Grass Fed, Premier Milk, Wexford, mymilkman.ie and GAIN Animal Nutrition. We nurture a talented team across Ireland, the US, MEA and China, delivering annual revenues of over €3 billion, and over 2,100 people to manage our network of 11 processing plants and 52 agri branches. Our purpose is to nourish the world, while safeguarding our environment for future generations. Role Profile Reporting to the Head of Procurement, the Senior Category Manager - IT, Business & Professional Services will be responsible for strategically acquiring technology goods, and business and professional services, ensuring cost optimisation, supplier relationship management, policy and organisational compliance. This role will take the lead in developing, maintaining and executing effective procurement strategies through effective stakeholder management, supplier relationship management, service performance, quality, cost and innovation, ensuring alignment with Tirlán’s sustainability and ethical sourcing policies. Responsibilities About us Through our expertise in research and development, customer insights, food safety and state-of-the-art manufacturing we bring innovative food and nutrition solutions to a global market. Our new and vibrant headquarters in Kilkenny City operates as a collaboration hub where multi-functional teams come together in a hybrid work environment. Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion We believe in the value of difference. We know that different perspectives, life experience and backgrounds can drive innovation and deliver growth. We welcome people from all walks of life without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, or disability status. Join our Talent Pool Considering a new career in Tirlán but this isn’t the role for you? Join our talent community and sign up for job notifications at www.tirlan.com/careers Tirlán is a Values Based Organisation
Network Engineer
Tirlán Tirlán, currently partnering with a 3rd party service provider for the provision of IT services, is about to embark on a significant IT transformation programme to stand up its own IT capability. The initial focus will be on enabling projects and will involve close collaboration with our partner. This will require a number of new and exciting roles to join the Tirlán IT team, working in a dynamic & collaborative environment. Tirlán is a world-class food and nutrition co-operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and agri brands. Tirlán owns leading brands such as Avonmore, Kilmeaden Cheese, Millac, Solmiko, Truly Grass Fed, Premier Milk, Wexford, mymilkman.ie and GAIN Animal Nutrition. We nurture a talented team across Ireland, the US, MEA and China, delivering annual revenues of over €3 billion, and over 2,300 people to manage our network of 11 processing plants and 52 agri branches. Our purpose is to nourish the world, while safeguarding our environment for future generations. Overview Reporting to the IT Transformation Manager, the Network Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, monitoring, and managing the local and wide area networks of the organisation to ensure maximum uptime for users. The role requires a thorough understanding of networking technologies, hands-on experience, and problem-solving skills. The role is responsible for overseeing the work performed and managing the operational aspects of the managed service provider relationships. The Tirlán wide area network consists of 80 locations including manufacturing facilities, data centres, office and retail locations. Key Responsibilities About us Through our expertise in research and development, customer insights, food safety and state-of-the-art manufacturing we bring innovative food and nutrition solutions to a global market. Our new and vibrant headquarters in Kilkenny City operates as a collaboration hub where multi-functional teams come together in a hybrid work environment. Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion We believe in the value of difference. We know that different perspectives, life experience and backgrounds can drive innovation and deliver growth. We welcome people from all walks of life without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, or disability status. Join our Talent Pool Considering a new career in Tirlán but this isn’t the role for you? Join our talent community and sign up for job notifications at www.tirlan.com/careers
