Warehousing Operative and Administration
About the role Do you want to develop your supply chain career? Kerry Group, an international leader in food industry, is a place where you can grow! We have great opportunity for a Warehousing Operative and Administration in our Kerry site in Charleville, Co. Cork. It is a part-time, permanent role. Core working hours are 08:00 to 16:00 on Saturday with potential to do holiday covers. What’s in it for you? About Kerry Kerry Group’s UK & Ireland dairy related businesses includes Dairy Ingredients, Dairy Nutritional Ingredients, Dairy Consumer Foods and Agribusiness. With a revenue in excess of €1bn per year, it is one of the world’s leading dairy businesses. With our strong dairy heritage and deep-rooted connection to our 3,000 milk suppliers, right through to our portfolio of innovative and high-quality brands, the dairy business has a unique and compelling proposition for both consumers and our customers. Our dairy business has a diversified portfolio of dairy, nutritional ingredients and market leading dairy brands and its vertically integrated dairy processing ensures the highest quality, sustainably produced 1.2bn litres of milk for our dairy, nutritional ingredients and consumer foods business – a key consideration among some of our largest customers across the globe. We have an unrivalled dairy consumer brands portfolio coupled with a track record in innovation underpinned by technology and science. We manufacture and market our own leading butter, dairy and plant spreads brands: Dairygold, Low Low, Pure and Golden Cow. We are the largest supplier of Private Label dairy spreads, supplying all major retailers in Ireland, the UK and mainland Europe. Our cheese brands compete in children’s cheese snacks (Attack-a-Snak), natural cheese (block, slices and grated), and in processed cheese segments and our leading cheese brands include Strings & Things, Coleraine and Charleville Cheese. Through our multi-geographical presence (UK, Ireland an Western Europe) we have a deep consumer insight which is a key component of the business. In Kerry we benefit from the knowledge of our colleagues who bring a diverse range of cultures, backgrounds, lifestyles and experiences. One team fostering an inclusive culture that, above all, inspires food and nourishes life. One culture where everyone brings their unique perspectives and experiences to help make us better, together. We are committed to nurturing an environment of positivity and inclusiveness, where everyone can be at their best, both personally and professionally. Our recruitment, selection and assessment process are based on the skills and competencies of the specific roles and based entirely on merit. We are committed to and value Diversity and Inclusion in all recruitment processes within Kerry and do not discriminate based on gender, race, class, economic status, ethnic background, sexual orientation, age, political beliefs, veteran status, marital status or any other protected characteristic. Our Values: Courage | Enterprising Spirit | Inclusiveness | Open-mindedness | Ownership
Pharmacy Technician
We are hiring for a Permanent Pharmacy Technician for our Elmwood, Frankfield store, Cork. This position is open to a Fully Qualified Technician. The position is full time, 4 days im Elmwood and one day in Wilton. The hours are ideally are 8.30am/9am to 6pm Monday to Friday. No Sundays, Bank Holidays or Late Nights. The positions are in a busy dispensary and would suit a candidate that has experience in working in a fast paced environment. Key Responsibilities · Receive written prescriptions and verify that information is complete and accurate. · Maintain proper storage and security conditions for drugs. Ensure all drugs are fit for supply and in date. Stock must be regularly checked to identify expired or short dated stock and dealt with according to company procedures. · Answer telephones, responding to questions or requests. · To accurately and efficiently dispense medication in accordance with the prescribers and pharmacists wishes. · File prescriptions that have been filled. · Clean, and help maintain equipment and work areas. · To accept and dispose of returned medicines in a safe and environmentally responsible way. · Establish and maintain patient profiles, including lists of medications taken by individual patients. · Be fully conversant with ordering procedures related to the dispensary and maintain adequate stock levels through accurate stock figures and order placement with suppliers. · Receive and store incoming supplies, verify quantities against invoices, and inform supplier of shortages · Mix extemporaneous preparations according to prescribers and pharmacists instructions. · To be fully conversant with any necessary paperwork and procedures required to process the HSE end of month claim. · To fully comply with all company policies and procedures. · To strive to exceed customers expectations and always place the customers needs before their own. Please apply before 17th of April 2024 Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Benefits:
Person In Charge
Person in Charge (Social Care Leader/Clinical Nurse Manager 2) Fermoy - Full Time Permanent Cork City Area - Full Time Permanent Kanturk - Specific Purpose Contract West Cork - Specific Purpose Contract The successful applicants will be required to work in progressive and dynamic environments supporting people with an intellectual disability and/or autism. He/she will be required to work as a Person in Charge and will have responsibility for leading teams within this residential setting. Remuneration: Salary scales are in line with the HSE Consolidated pay scales for Social Care Leader & Clinical Nurse Manager 2. Requirements: The normal working hours will be 37.5/39 hours per week (depending on qualification) however, flexible hours, including participating in a duty roster is involved. Informal enquiries may be made to Patricia Hetherington , Assistant Director of Nursing on 086 823 3003 &/or Teresa Keohane, Regional Manager on 086 021 7002 . Applicants may be short listed on the basis of their application. All completed application forms must be submitted by Wednesday 15th of May 2024 . Applicants may be short listed on the basis of their application. A panel may be formed for a 12-month period to fill future permanent or temporary Person in Charge positions that may arise across Cope Foundation. The Department of Health & Children Consolidated Scales apply.
Emergency Medical Controller (E-Call Taker)
Job Title, Grade Code: Emergency Medical Controller (Emergency Call Taker) Grade Code: 6455 Remuneration The Salary scale for the post as at 01/01/2024 is: €33,825, €35,714, €36,796, €38,002, €39,035, €40,392, €41,757, €43,119, €44,484, €47,063 , €48,896 LSI Salary Scales are updated periodically and the most up to date versions can be found here: https://healthservice.hse.ie/staff/benefits-services/pay/pay-scales.html Campaign Reference: NRS14281 Closing Date: Monday 13th May 2024 at 3pm Proposed Interview Date (s) The recruitment and selection process for this campaign will be managed by the National Recruitment Service and will involve various stages. The stages of this process are as follows: Stage 1 – Application Form ( www.hse.ie ) Stage 2 – Online Assessments provisionally scheduled to take place W/C 27/05/2024 Stage 3 – Interview provisionally scheduled to take place W/C 24/06/2024 Please note these dates are provisional and are subject to change. For further information on the various stages of the recruitment process for this campaign please refer to Page 2 of the Additional Campaign Information. Taking up Appointment: A start date will be indicated at job offer stage. Location of Post: National Ambulance Service - National Ambulance Service Command & Control Centre Details of the HSE National Ambulance Structure are provided at: https://www.nationalambulanceservice.ie/aboutnationalambulanceservice/ Post holders arising from this recruitment campaign will be based in the National Ambulance Service Command & Control Centre in either Ballyshannon, Co Donegal or Tallaght, Co Dublin. A panel may be created for the National Ambulance Service from which current and future permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part time duration may be filled. Informal Enquiries: Ken Lyons, General Manager NEOC Email: ken.lyons@hse.ie Phone: 0879760013 Details of Service The role and purpose of the National Ambulance Service is to provide a clinically appropriate and timely pre-hospital patient care and intermediate care service. Pre-hospital emergency care and intermediate care services are provided as an integral part of a continuum of care for patients/clients and there is a requirement to work in partnership with other health care providers in both Scheduled and Unscheduled Healthcare Services. Purpose of the Post The Emergency Medical Controller (Emergency Call Taker) post is designed to operate in a communications command and control centre environment in order to control efficiently and effectively the emergency ambulance, intermediate care and first responder services for service users and to cater for the communications needs of the Health Service. Responsible for the efficient and effective call taking of EMS, ICS and related calls and requests in order to meet service user’s needs in a timely manner and within the framework of policies, procedures and guidelines. Additionally, the Emergency Medical Controller (Emergency Call Taker) will have a key role in the future operation of alternative referral pathways. The Emergency Medical Controller (Emergency Call Taker) has a key role in delivering an effective response to emergencies within an established set of performance indicator response times. The Emergency Medical Controller (Emergency Call Taker) will play a lead role in improving communication within and externally to the service, by performing their duties in line with the ethos of customer/client service. Principal Duties and Responsibilities Service Delivery and Performance § Ensure that all requests for EMS and ICS are dealt with appropriately with particular emphasis on “can do” approach ensuring the best outcomes for all patients and clients. 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. Tenure The current vacancies will be full time and permanent (upon successful completion of training) across Ballyshannon and Tallaght location. The post is pensionable. A panel may be created from which permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part time duration may be filled. The tenure of these posts will be indicated at “expression of interest” stage. Appointment as an employee of the Health Service Executive is governed by the Health Act 2004 and the Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Act 2004 and Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Amendment Act 2013. Remuneration The Salary scale for the post as at 01/01/2024 is: €33,825, €35,714, €36,796, €38,002, €39,035, €40,392, €41,757, €43,119, €44,484, €47,063 , €48,896 LSI New appointees to any grade start at the minimum point of the scale. Incremental credit will be applied for recognised relevant service in Ireland and abroad (Department of Health Circular 2/2011). Incremental credit is normally granted on appointment, in respect of previous experience in the Civil Service, Local Authorities, Health Service and other Public Service Bodies and Statutory Agencies. Working Week The standard working week applying to the post is to be confirmed at Job Offer stage. Annual Leave The annual leave associated with the post will be confirmed at Job Offer stage. Health & Safety It is the responsibility of line managers to ensure that the management of safety, health and welfare is successfully integrated into all activities undertaken within their area of responsibility, so far as is reasonably practicable. Line managers are named and roles and responsibilities detailed in the relevant Site Specific Safety Statement (SSSS). Key responsibilities include: • Developing a SSSS for the department/service [1] , as applicable, based on the identification of hazards and the assessment of risks, and reviewing/updating same on a regular basis (at least annually) and in the event of any significant change in the work activity or place of work. • Ensuring that Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) is integrated into day-to-day business, providing Systems Of Work (SOW) that are planned, organised, performed, maintained, and revised as appropriate, and ensuring that all safety related records are maintained and available for inspection. • Consulting and communicating with staff and safety representatives on OSH matters. • Ensuring a training needs assessment (TNA) is undertaken for employees, facilitating their attendance at statutory OSH training, and ensuring records are maintained for each employee. • Ensuring that all incidents occurring within the relevant department/service are appropriately managed and investigated in accordance with HSE procedures [2] . • Seeking advice from health and safety professionals through the National Health and Safety Function Helpdesk as appropriate. • Reviewing the health and safety performance of the ward/department/service and staff through, respectively, local audit and performance achievement meetings for example. Note : Detailed roles and responsibilities of Line Managers are outlined in local SSSS. [1] A template SSSS and guidelines are available on writing your site or service safety statement . 2 Structures and processes for effective incident management and review of incidents. 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.
Team Member
Costa Coffee requires a Team Member for our store in Bishopstown, Cork. At Costa Coffee we are as passionate about our people as we are our great coffee! Being a part of our team gives you the chance to learn new skills in coffee excellence whilst letting your personality shine through. As a Costa Barista you receive full training in delivering every customer with an unbeatable coffee experience, through great customer service and great coffee. Are you: -
Consultant Dermatologist
SIVUH welcomes applications for the post of Consultant Dermatologist . (Permanent Full Time ) SIVUH /CUH/MGH Appointment to this post is on a Public Only Consultant Contract 2023. SIVUH is the regional center for Dermatology, ENT , Elective Orthopaedic, Ophthalmology (In patient & Day Cases) & Chronic Pain services and provides a significant role in the provision of Oncology, General Surgery, Rheumatology, Endocrinology, Plastic Surgery, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Elective Gynaecology, Radiology and Anesthesiology services. SIVUH is a teaching hospital and affiliated with the Medical, Nursing and Health & Social Care Professional disciplines in University College Cork and has developed key relationships in terms of training with many other educational sites both nationally and locally. South Infirmary-Victoria University Hospital is located in Cork’s City Centre and is easily accessible from all commuter routes. Our patients and staff are very important to us and this is reflected in the warm, friendly atmosphere which permeates throughout the Hospital. We value each and every individual and are committed to ensuring that all employees reach their full potential during their employment. We are an equal opportunities employer. We can offer you:
Team Leader
Costa Coffee requires a Team Leader for our store in Churchfield, Cork. At Costa Coffee we are as passionate about our people as we are our great coffee! Being a part of our team gives you the chance to learn new skills in coffee excellence whilst letting your personality shine through. As a Costa Barista you receive full training in delivering every customer with an unbeatable coffee experience, through great customer service and great coffee. Are you: -
Store Manager
The importance of your role. This is your chance to be part of something a bit different. You'll help our stores become even more successful. Working closely with our teams and our customers, you’ll help make our customers feel good – and we think that's a really great opportunity.It’s an opportunity to develop your career with us. A chance to build on your retail and commercial experience, and add to your management expertise. From healthcare to beauty, we keep our customers coming back and make them feel good. With a passion for customer care and sales, you’ll make sure our customers get a great shopping experience. What you’ll be doing day to day. Make the shop floor your own, get to know our teams, sales and operations. Consider ‘what can we do better?’ and opportunities we could be missing out on. This will set Boots apart from other retailers.Lead the sales and performance of your store, whilst keeping our customers close to heart. As an ambassador for our Boots brand you’ll be passionate about helping us work towards becoming the world's best pharmacy led health and beauty retailer.Inspire your teams with your love for great customer care. You'll really drive the success of your store, and help make our customer’s look and feel better. How will you do it? Know our business. Use your commercial and retail expertise, and be flexible with your approach to new business ideas keeping our customers in mind. Get to know our teams – find out what they like and what they want to see change.Be on the lookout for business trends and opportunities to drive our business into the future.Spot talent when you see it. Guide your team by building really great relationships, with your Assistant Manager and the local area as a Boots ambassador.There's also a range of fantastic benefits for you, not to mention great in store discounts and a great salary. What you’ll need to have. We’re looking for really great people, with a friendly personality. It’s all about working together as one great team – after all it’s our people that are at the heart of our business. It’s a fantastic opportunity to add to your own development, and a chance to learn more about us as a business. It could open up even more opportunities with us. You’ll need to have lots of retail management and commercial experience, with really great customer service skills. But it isn’t just about experience, we’re interested in seeing a bit more, the real you – and that makes us all feel good. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Receptionist
About the Role Are you passionate about creating exceptional guest experiences? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess a genuine desire to go the extra mile? If so, we invite you to join our team at the Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Cork , part of The iNUA Collection ! As the first point of contact for our valued guests, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring a smooth and memorable stay. You'll be responsible for welcoming guests, handling check-in/check-out procedures, and providing exceptional hospitality throughout their visit. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team within a world-renowned hotel brand. Responsibilities: Ready to Join Our Team? We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team and build a successful career with Radisson Blu. If you are passionate about hospitality and possess the skills and drive to excel, we encourage you to apply!
Clinical Nurse Specialist, University Hospital
Cork University Hospital, South Southwest Hospital Group, HSE South There is currently one permanent whole-time vacancy available in Cork University Hospital This post will be based in Cork University Hospital but aligned with the Stroke Service in CUH. A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for South/South West Hospital Group from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. Cork University Hospital (CUH) is the largest acute hospital in the country. The hospital is a primary teaching hospital with close alliances to University College Cork (UCC), nursing, medical and allied health professional training. The hospital also plays a central role in the management of co-located services on site. It is the only Level 1 trauma centre for the Republic of Ireland – an accreditation given because of the very wide range of specialities delivered by the hospital – including Neurosciences, Cardiac Services, Orthopaedics, General Surgery, Renal, Internal Medicine, Vascular, Ophthalmology, Urology, Plastic Surgery, Maxillary-Facial, Paediatrics, Intensive Care, Oncology, Haematology, and Emergency Medicine. It is one of two stroke thrombectomy centres. It is the only hospital in Ireland to provide 24/7 coronary and neurovascular intervention for both cardiac and stroke patients. CUH is the tertiary referral center for the HSE Southern area, and the supra regional area of Limerick, Clare, Tipperary, Waterford and Kilkenny. CUH therefore acts as a regional center for secondary and tertiary care for the catchment population of 550,000 served by the HSE Southern area and a supra-regional center for a total a population of 1.1 million. In 2019 CUH had 69,982 presentations to the Emergency Department, 222,115 outpatient attendances and 31,769 inpatient discharges. CUH currently employs 3,488.26 (WTE) staff of multiple professions and is the primary teaching hospital for the Faculty of Health and Science in University College Cork. UCC is the Academic partner of the South-South West Hospital Group. Cork University Hospital has very strong relationships with each of the six schools within the Science Faculty of UCC and this is a key area for future development to maximise the opportunities for both the service and academia. Reconfiguration of Services Cork & Kerry The Reconfiguration roadmap was published on the 22nd November 2011. It outlines a plan of how, why and where we deliver our acute hospital services. The roadmap provides for the first time in this region, a plan that has been agreed between all six acute hospitals on how services should be re-organised in order to ensure the best possible healthcare system for people in Cork and Kerry. Care is delivered in a variety of settings and new approaches and models of care to follow the care demands of the health service are being advanced within the context of overall healthcare reform, to include Slaintécare. Stroke Stroke is the third leading killer worldwide and the leading cause of acquired adult disability. A person’s lifetime risk of stroke is about 1 in 5. There are about 10,000 strokes annually in Ireland and about 2,000 deaths – more deaths than STEMI, major trauma and breast cancer combined. Stroke care has undergone rapid periods of change in recent times with a number of advances helping to greatly reduce death and disability. The advent of stroke thrombectomy since 2015 has revolutionised acute stroke care, with the now common occurrence of severe strokes being reversed acutely with little or no residual neurological deficit. The challenge remains as to how stroke service evolve to provide this care to as much of the population as possible. Stroke units remain the cornerstone of good stroke care with multi-disciplinary teams working collaboratively to reduce death and disability and empower patients to lead as full a life as possible after their stroke. Early supported discharge is now increasingly seen as a means to get people out of hospital quickly and back to their homes and their loved ones, whilst still providing bespoke stroke rehabilitation. CUH Stroke Service CUH is the busiest inpatient stroke service in the country and one of just two thrombectomy centres nationally. We provide comprehensive stroke care to the 1.2 million people in Munster. Our recent developments include: These new additional posts will enable us to provide comprehensive stroke care to our patients from the hyper-acute stroke setting, through to acute stroke unit care and on towards rehabilitation and discharge. They will enable us to undertake high quality research with colleagues nationally and overseas. They will allow us to continue to provide a valuable learning environment for undergraduate and postgraduate students of all disciplines interested in stroke. Most importantly, they will allow us to harness the expertise of all the various multi-disciplinary team members to enable us, together, to give our patients the highest quality stroke care we can. This post has been identified as a clinical need by the HSE National Clinical Programme for Stroke, and is funded in line with the HSE Stroke Strategy 2022-2027. The strategy sets out four pillars that aim to address the growing challenge of stroke care in Ireland. The four pillars are: 1. Prevention 2. Acute Care and Cure, 3. Rehabilitation and Restoration to Living, and 4. Research and Education. Early Supported Discharge (ESD) services are primarily aligned with the Rehabilitation and Restoration to Living pillar, but as stroke care is, and should continue to be integrated care, it is envisaged that there will be close linkages and working relationships across the stroke pathway. Working within the stroke service in CUH hospital, this dedicated Stroke Early Supported Discharge post will deliver a high quality, patient-centred and evidence-based service to adults presenting with rehabilitation or restoration to living needs after stroke. The Clinical Nurse Specialist will work within the stroke service as part of the stroke multidisciplinary team (MDT) to deliver best practice stroke care to patients and will further develop the service as required to meet the needs of the patient and the organisation. The purpose of this Clinical Nurse Specialistin Early Supported Discharge for Stroke is to: 1. Deliver care in line with the five core concepts of the role set out in the Framework for the Establishment of Clinical Nurse Specialist Posts, 4th edition, National Council for the Professional Development of Nursing and Midwifery (NCNM) 2008. 2. Develop & deliver care in line with the National Clinical Programme for Stroke and The National Stroke Strategy 2022-2027 and future guiding documents from the HSE and clinical programme. The successful candidate will work as a key member of the multidisciplinary Stroke Early Supported Discharge team providing a patient / client centred quality service to patients / clients and this specialist practice will encompass a major clinical focus which comprises assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of care given to patients / clients and their families. Caseload The Clinical Nurse Specialist in ESD will work primarily with patients with a diagnosis of new stroke, who experience mild to moderate functional limitations post stroke. Rehabilitation will take place primarily within the usual residence of the person with stroke, typically their own home, but may include temporary accommodation, residential care or out-patient setting as required. Patient selection processes for Stroke ESD on each site will be guided by the evidence base, local population health principles, risk management, and local service implementation. The post holder’s practice is based on the five core concepts of Clinical Nurse Specialist in as defined by the NCNM 4th edition (2008) in order to fulfil the role. The concepts are: • Clinical Focus • Patient/Client Advocate • Education and Training • Audit and Research • Consultant Clinical Focus The Clinical Nurse Specialist in Stroke ESD will have a strong patient focus whereby the specialty defines itself as nursing and subscribes to the overall purpose, functions and ethical standards of nursing / midwifery. The clinical practice role may be divided into direct and indirect care. Direct care comprises the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of care to the patient, family and/or carer. Indirect care relates to activities that influence and support the provision of direct care. Direct Care The Stroke CNS in ESD will : • Provide a specialist nursing service for people with stroke, primarily within their own homes, as part of the Early Supported Discharge programme. These are patients with a recent / acute diagnosis of stroke,who require support and treatment through the continuum of care. • Undertake comprehensive patient assessment to include physical, psychological, social and spiritual elements of care using best evidence based practice instroke care. Use the outcomes of patient assessment to develop and implement plans of care/case management in conjunction with the ESD team, multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and the patient, family and/or carer as appropriate. • Remote physiological monitoring as required to include prevention and early detection of post stroke complications (e.g. blood pressure) • Medication management and concordance: Monitor effects and side effects of new medications, self-medication assessment and patient and family education about medications and compliance and liaison with GP and local pharmacy. • Provide continence assessment, management, intervention, and advice for patients with bowel and bladder issues, including onward liaison as required with continence services, GP and Public Health Nurse or relevant other for further assessment. • Make alterations in the management of patient’s condition in collaboration with the MDT and the patient in line with agreed pathways and policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines (PPPG’s). • Make alterations in the management of patient’s condition in collaboration with the ESD team and the patient in line with agreed pathways and policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines (PPPG’s). • Accept appropriate referrals from MDT colleagues if referral criteria are met. • Co-ordinate investigations, treatment therapies and patient follow-up with the patient’s relevant consultant or GP or MDT member. • Communicate with patients, family and /or carer as appropriate, to assess patient’s needs, including their psychosocial needs and provide relevant support, information, education, advice and counselling as required. This may include mood assessment, fatigue assessment, identification of carer strain, and provision of relevant support, information, education, advice and counselling as relevant to the skill-mix within the MDT and as part of an overall co-ordinated plan of care for the patient. • Perform assessment and monitoring for pain management, wound management and nutrition and hydration as relevant to the skill-mix within the MDT and as part of an overall co-ordinated plan of care for the patient • Work collaboratively with MDT colleagues across Primary and Secondary Care to provide a seamless service delivery to the patient, family and/or carer as appropriate. • Liaise with services including Acquired Brain Injury Services, Irish Heart Foundation, Stroke support Groups etc • Participate in medication reconciliation taking cognisance of poly-pharmacy and support medical and pharmacy staff with medication reviews and medication management. • Identify and promote specific symptom management strategies as well as the identification of triggers which may cause exacerbation of symptoms. Provide patients with appropriate self-management strategies and escalation pathways. • Manage nurse led clinics with MDT input as required and under the local governance of a consultant, or support consultant-led clinics or ANP-led clinics for ESD patients, as per local governance arrangements • Identify health promotion priorities for the patient, family and/or carer and support patient self-care in line with best evidence. This will include the provision of stroke secondary prevention education and health promotion material which is comprehensive, easy to understand and meets patient’s needs. Indirect Care The Stroke CNS in ESD will: • As part of the ESD team, identify and agree suitable patients for the ESD service from discussion with colleagues, screening, review of referral information and / or attendance at MDT as relevant and in line with agreed roles and pathways within local team. • Identify and agree appropriate referral and discharge processes and pathways for stroke patients who are appropriate for input from the CNS in Stroke Early Supported Discharge. • Participate in case review with Stroke ESD, MDT and inpatient colleagues. • Provide a follow up service for stroke patients who receive early supported discharge via face to face, telephone, or video-link as appropriate to the patients’ needs. • Use a case management approach to patients with complex needs in collaboration with MDT in both Primary and Secondary Care as appropriate. • Take a proactive role in the formulation and provision of evidence based PPPGs relating to Stroke nursing care and/or Early Supported Discharge in collaboration with other stakeholders • Take a lead role in ensuring the service for patients with stroke is in line with best practice guidelines and the Safer Better Healthcare Standards (HIQA, 2012). Patient / Client Advocate The Stroke CNS in ESD will: • Communicate, negotiate and represent patient’s family and/or carer values and decisions in relation to their condition in collaboration with MDT colleagues in both Primary and Secondary Care as appropriate. • Develop and support the concept of advocacy, particularly in relation to patient participation in decision making, thereby enabling informed choice of treatment options. • Respect and maintain the privacy, dignity and confidentiality of the patient, family and/or carer. • Establish, maintain and improve procedures for collaboration and cooperation between Acute Services, Primary Care and Voluntary Organisations as appropriate. • Proactively challenge any interaction which fails to deliver a quality service to patients. Education & Training The Stroke CNS in ESD will: • Maintain clinical competence in patient management within stroke nursing, keeping up-to-date with relevant research to ensure the implementation of evidence based practice. • Provide the patient, family and/or carer with appropriate information and other supportive interventions to increase their knowledge, skill and confidence in managing their post-stroke condition. • Contribute to the design, development and implementation of education programmes and resources for the patient, family and/or carer in relation to stroke carethus empowering them to self-manage their condition. • Provide mentorship and preceptorship for nursing colleagues as appropriate. • Participate in training programmes for nursing/midwifery, MDT colleagues and key stakeholders as appropriate. • Create exchange of learning opportunities within the MDT in relation to evidence based strokecare & ESD through journal clubs, conferences, etc. • Develop and maintain links with Regional Centres for Nursing & Midwifery Education (RCNMEs), the Nursing and Midwifery Planning and Development Units (NMPDUs) and relevant third level Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) in the design, development and delivery of educational programmes in stroke care. • Be responsible for addressing own continuing professional development needs. • With the line manager, use the Professional Development Planning Framework for Nurses and Midwives to plan and self-assess additional CPD needs. Audit & Research The Stroke CNS in ESD will: • Establish and maintain a register of stroke ESD patients within the CNS in ESD caseload cognisant of the data concurrently being collected via NOCA, and the reporting requirements of the National Clinical Programme for Stroke • Maintain a record of clinically relevant data aligned to National Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in stroke as directed and advised by the Director of Nursing. • Identify, initiate and conduct nursing and MDT audit and research projects relevant to the area of practice. • Identify, critically analyse, disseminate and integrate best evidence relating to transferring stroke care into practice. • Contribute to nursing research on all aspects of stroke care in early supported discharge. • Use the outcomes of audit to improve service provision. • Contribute to service planning and budgetary processes through use of audit data and specialist knowledge. • Monitor, access, utilise and disseminate current relevant research to advise and ensure the provision of informed evidence based practice. Audit expected outcomes including • Collate data which will provide evidence of the effectiveness of Clinical Nurse Specialist (Stroke ESD) interventions undertaken. They should have a clinical nursing focus as well as a breakdown of activity - patients seen and treated. • Evaluate audit results and research findings to identify areas for quality improvement in collaboration with nursing management and MDT colleagues (Primary and Secondary Care). Consultant The Stroke CNS in ESD will: • Provide leadership in clinical practice and act as a resource and role model for stroke nursingpractice. • Generate and contribute to the development of clinical standards and guidelines and support implementation. • Use specialist knowledge to support and enhance generalist nursing practice. • Develop collaborative working relationships with Clinical Nurse Specialists/Registered Advanced Nurse /MDT colleagues as appropriate, developing person centred care pathways to promote the integrated model of care delivery. • With the support of the Director of Nursing attend integrated care planning meetings as required. • Where appropriate develop and maintain relationships with specialist services in voluntary organisations which support patients in the community. • Liaise with other health service providers in the development and on-going delivery of the National Clinical Programme model of care. • Network with other Clinical Nurse Specialist in ESD and in related professional associations. • Support an inter-professional community of learning in ESD by sharing practice knowledge with team members at various grades and stages of training as relevant, e.g. inservice, journal clubs, short topic presentations, etc Health & Safety These duties must be performed in accordance with local organisational and the HSE health and safety polices. In carrying out these duties the employee must ensure that effective safety procedures are in place to comply with the Health, Safety and Welfare at Work Act (2005). Staff must carry out their duties in a safe and responsible manner in line with the local policy documents and as set out in the local safety statement, which must be read and understood. • 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. • To support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service. Quality, Risk and Safety Responsibilities I t is the responsibility of all staff to: • Participate and cooperate with legislative and regulatory requirements with regard to quality, risk and safety. • Participate and cooperate with local quality, risk and safety initiatives as required. • Adhere to the HSE policy and guidance on Lone Working 2022 and current policy on PPE. • Adequately identifies, assesses, manages and monitors risk within their area of responsibility. • Participate and cooperate with internal and external evaluations of the organisation’s structures, services and processes as required, including but not limited to, The National Hygiene Audit, National Decontamination Audit, Health and Safety Audits and other audits specified by the HSE or other regulatory authorities. • Initiate, support and implement quality improvement initiatives in their area which are in keeping with local organisational quality, risk and safety requirements. • Contribute to the development of PPPGs and safe professional practice and adhere to relevant legislation, regulations and standards. • Comply with Health Service Executive (HSE) Complaints Policy. • Ensure completion of incident/near miss forms and clinical risk reporting. • Adhere to department policies in relation to the care and safety of any equipment supplied and used to carry out the responsibilities of the role of the Clinical Nurse Specialist (Stroke ESD) in care. Specific Responsibility for Best Practice in Hygiene: Hygiene is defined as: “The practice that serves to keep people and environments clean and prevent infection. It involves the study of preserving one’s health, preventing the spread of disease, and recognising, evaluating and controlling health hazards. In the healthcare setting it incorporates the following key areas: environment and facilities, hand hygiene, catering, management of laundry, waste and sharps, and equipment” (HIQA, 2008; P2). It is the responsibility of all staff to ensure compliance with local organisational hygiene standards, guidelines and practices. Management / Administration • Provide an efficient, effective and high quality service, respecting the needs of each patient, family and/or carer. • Effectively manage time and caseload in order to meet changing and developing service needs. • Continually monitor the service to ensure it reflects current needs. • Implement and manage identified changes. • Ensure that confidentiality in relation to patient records is maintained. • Represent the specialist service at local, national and international forum as required. • Maintain accurate and contemporaneous records and data on all matters pertaining to the planning, management, delivery and evaluation of care and ensure that this service is in line with HSE requirements. • Contribute to the service planning process as appropriate and as directed by the Director of Nursing. 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. Informal Enquiries Name: Nora Twomey Position: Assistant Director of Nursing Email: nora.twomey@hse.ie Tel: 087 2186170
