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Business Change & Insights Manager

The HSEWilton Road, Cork€82,258 - €99,213 per year

Remuneration The Salary scale for the post is: Grade VIII The Salary scale for the post (as at 01/08/2025) is: €82,258 - €82,997 - €86,243 - €89,502 - €92,736 - €95,983 - €99,213 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 Technology & Transformation currently have a number of offices throughout Ireland and it is expected that the successful candidate will work from one of these locations. The line manager is open to engagement in respect of flexibility around location subject to reaching agreement on a minimum level of availability to attend meetings in other nationwide locations as appropriate to carry out the functions of the post and in line with the HSE’s Blended Working Policy. ·        Dr. Steevens’ Hospital, Dublin Ospidéal Dr Steevens’, Baile Átha Cliath ·        Bective Street, Kells, Meath Sráid Bheigthí, Ceanannas, Co na Mí ·        Feehily’s Business Centre, Duck Street, Sligo Ionad Gnó Uí Fhithcheallaigh, Sráid na Lachan, Sligeach ·        Aras Slainte Chluainin, Manorhamilton, Leitrim Aras Slainte Chluainín, Manorhamilton, Leitrim ·        Áras Sláinte, Wilton Road, Cork Áras Sláinte, Bóthar Wilton, Corcaigh ·        Dublin Road, Lacken, Kilkenny Bóthar Bhaile Átha Cliath, Cill Chainnigh ·        Merlin Park Hospital, Galway Ospidéal Pháirc Mheirlinne, Gaillimh ·        98 Henry Street, Limerick 98 Sráid Anraí, Luimneach ·        Scott Building Midlands Regional Hospital, Arden Road, Tullamore, Offaly Ospidéal Réigiúnach Lár na Tíre, Tulach Mhor, Uíbh Fhailí ·        Southgate Shopping Centre, Colpe Cross, Drogheda, Meath Ionad Siopadoireachta Southgate, Crois Cholpa, Droichead Átha, Co. na Mí ·        University Hospital Kerry, Tralee, Kerry Ospidéal Ollscoile Ciarraí, Trá Lí, Ciarraí ·        Hale Street, Ardee, Louth Shráid Héil, Bhaile Átha Fhirdhia, Có Lú There are currently 3 permanent whole-time vacancies available. A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for  Business Change and Insights Manager, Community Connect Programme from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled.  Reporting Relationship The Business Change and Insights Manager will report to the relevant Programme Manager for the specific areas of responsibility allocated, along with oversight and management across the breadth of the Programme as required. Key Working Relationships The post holder will engage extensively with the established project team including specialists in a variety of fields internal and external to the team, along with providers external to the HSE.  These will include: ·        Discipline, Operational and Senior Management leads across the 6 Health Regions   ·        Access and Integration ·        Technology & Transformation ·        Digital Health Clinical Office   ·        National Clinical and Integrated Care Programmes   ·        Planning and Performance ·        National Communications ·        Staffing Representative Organisations   ·        Programme Management colleagues across different services ·        Identified super-users during system configuration and roll-out   ·        The system vendor implementation team  Purpose of the Post The post holder(s) will have a lead role in supporting Community Services across the areas of Business Change Management, Communications and National and Regional Reporting in the preparation for, rollout and implementation of the Community Connect programme along with ensuring the benefits of the clinical management system are realised post implementation. The post holder(s) will be responsible for: ·        Ensuring a coordinated approach to the development and implementation of the Community Connect programme across all six Health Regions and the relevant functions at HSE Centre. ·        Provide expert input into range of HSE Community Connect workstreams by providing subject matter expertise across one or more of the following areas of Business Change Management, Communications and National and Regional Reporting ·        Represent the Programme Director for Community Connect at senior meetings involving key decision makers on the Community Connect Program. ·        Assess and anticipate barriers to successful implementation of Community Connect within Community Services and identify mitigations for same in conjunction with key stakeholders. Principal Duties and Responsibilities The role includes the following duties and responsibilities:  Project/Programme Management   ·        Lead and collaborate with key stakeholders across Community Services, HSE Centre and HSE Technology and Transformation to ensure readiness of the Community Service landscape for implementation of Clinical Management System. ·        Implement robust project management methodologies and processes to enable successful project performance and delivery  ·        Engage with external stakeholders such as Department of Health and the Mental Health Commission as required  ·        Chair relevant project teams as required and oversee the work of any sub-groups to the Project Team ·        Manage the progress and completion of SCS-CMS tasks and activities.  ·        Ensure approval and acceptance of project deliverables to agreed quality standards. ·        Ensure the appropriate level of governance is in place, is maintained and is adhered to throughout the project lifecycle. ·        Manage all aspects of project delivery through the full lifecycle from initiation to closure, including identification and management of risks, assumptions, issues and dependencies.  ·        Map and plan the management of dependencies and liaise with other Project Managers to ensure that dependencies are effectively managed. ·        Oversee change management activities within the programme, ensuring that impacts to people, processes and systems are identified, assessed and addressed through structured plans that support stakeholder engagement, communications, training, and sustainable adoption of programme outcomes.   Project Reporting & Data Analysis   ·        Track and report on project progress to the relevant regional or national groups as required on the progress and status of the assigned projects. This includes producing project documents, reports and presentations to a high standard to meet the needs of diverse stakeholders. ·        Undertake complex analysis of data, including key performance indicators and other management information such as staff and service user sensitive information, evaluate the results and complete reports.   Benefit Management ·        Drive Benefit realisation across the programme by aligning project deliverables with strategic business objectives and ensuring measurable value is delivered to stakeholders. ·        Establish and manage benefit tracking frameworks, integrating performance metrics to monitor progress, validate outcomes, and support continuous improvement throughout the program lifecycle   Leadership, Team Development and Resourcing ·        Coordinate and lead the project team in a complex healthcare environment with significant change management challenges.   ·        Demonstrate and build project management and change management capacity within the project team. ·        Manage the project teams’ development and identify areas for training and further skills development as required. ·        Engage in the HSE performance achievement process in conjunction with your Line Manager and staff as appropriate. ·        Liaise with HR and Procurement as necessary to ensure resources are acquired and utilised in line with all relevant policies and regulations. ·        Manage and report on the project budget and adhere to the requirements of HSE National Financial Regulations as appropriate. ·        Ensure all other resources necessary to the success of the project are identified and appropriately managed.   Communications / Stakeholder Management ·        Ensure that highly effective communication mechanisms and processes are in place to manage, motivate and influence multiple project stakeholders.    Strategic Vision and Healthcare Insights ·        Provide knowledge, experience and insight of Irish and international health care and policy systems to look strategically at challenges and issues that may arise.  ·        Support other Projects to deliver on the National Strategy as required     General ·        Deputise on Behalf of Programme Managers as and when required ·        Carry out any other duties as appropriate to the post as required by the Programme Manager ·        Demonstrate pro-active commitment to all communications with internal and external stakeholders  ·        Have a good understanding of the HSE Incident Management Framework and HSE Integrated Risk Policy as relevant.  ·        Effectively discharge the day to day operations, including compliance with HSE Financial regulations and all HSE policies and procedures. ·        Ensure accurate attention to detail and consistent adherence to procedures and current standards within area of responsibility. ·        Maintain own knowledge of relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and practices to perform the role effectively and to ensure standards are met by own team. ·        Have a working knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply to the role for example, Standards for Healthcare, National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections, Hygiene Standards etc. 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   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: ·        Significant experience at a senior level working with key stakeholders across Community Service environment as relevant to this role. ·        Significant experience of developing and delivering service developments in community and integrated health and social care services. ·        Experience in project management and delivery of projects, in a fast paced environment at a senior level across the following areas, as relevant to the role: o   Delivery of Project/Programme including appropriate governance and controls o   Communications management and delivery o   Stakeholder Management o   Data analysis o   Change Management o   Risk, issue & dependency management o   Benefits management ·        Experience of managing and developing a project team, driving and enabling significant change including a strong track record of delivering ICT enabled change projects, as relevant to the role Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability, including a high standard of suitability, for the proper discharge 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.  Age Age restrictions shall only apply to a candidate where he/she is not classified as a new entrant (within the meaning of the Public Service Superannuation Act, 2004). A candidate who is not classified as a new entrant must be under 68 years of age on the first day of the month in which the latest date for receiving completed application forms for the office occurs. Other requirements specific to the post ·        Access to appropriate transport to fulfil the requirements of the role  ·        Flexibility in relation to working hours to fulfil the requirements of the role   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 & Experience  Demonstrates:  ·        Demonstrate knowledge of community health services, in particular the clinical and operational environment and accountability structures in the HSE. ·        Demonstrate knowledge of Digital Health and its applications in community services. ·        Demonstrate evidence of service monitoring/evaluation. ·        Demonstrate effective senior programme management skills. ·        Knowledge of HSE Reform Policies and Programmes with a particular understanding of how this will impact Community Services ·        Ability to support, supervise, develop and empower staff in changing work practises in a challenging environment within existing resources ·        Champions measurement on delivery of results and is willing to take personal responsibility to initiate activities and drive objectives through to a conclusion ·        Motivation and an innovative approach to the job within a changing working environment Commitment to a Quality Service  Demonstrates:  ·        An ability to pay close and accurate attention to detail in personal work and to create a culture where high standards are valued and respected ·        A client user and customer focus in the delivery of services ·        Places strong emphasis on achieving high standards of excellence  ·        A core belief in and passion for the sustainable delivery of high-quality user focused services  ·        An ability to cope with competing demands without a diminution in performance

7 days agoFull-time

Catering Assistant

The HSECork€35,547 - €43,150 per year

Remuneration The salary scale for the post is: (01/08/2025) €35,547 - €37,409 - €38,528 - €39,294 - €39,958 - €40,816 - €41,340 - €42,233 - €43,150 Location of Post There are currently two permanent part-time and wholetime vacancies available in Older Persons Services, HSE South West. The initial vacancy is as follows: Campaign Specific Selection Process Ranking/Shortlisting/Interview A ranking and/or shortlisting exercise may be carried out on the basis of information supplied in your application form. The criteria for ranking and/or shortlisting are based on the requirements of the post as outlined in the eligibility criteria and skills, competencies and/or knowledge section of this job specification. Therefore it is very important that you think about your experience in light of those requirements. Failure to include information regarding these requirements may result in you not progressing to the next stage of the selection process. Those successful at the ranking stage of this process, where applied, will be placed on an order of merit and will be called to interview in ‘bands’ depending on the service needs of the organisation. Diversity, Equality and Inclusion The HSE is an equal opportunities employer. Employees of the HSE bring a range of skills, talents, diverse thinking and experience to the organisation. The HSE believes passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to its success – we aim to develop the workforce of the HSE so that it reflects the diversity of HSE service users and to strengthen it through accommodating and valuing different perspectives. Ultimately this will result in improved service user and employee experience.

7 days agoFull-time

Health, Safety And Environmental Lead

Kerry GroupCharleville, Cork

Requisition ID:  60893 Position Type:  FT Permanent Workplace Arrangement:  #LI-Onsite About the role We are currently seeking an Health, Safety and Environmental Lead . This is both an operational and strategic position within the leadership team. You will drive the Health & Safety agenda and collaborate on environmental initiatives, working closely with other departments and benefiting from strong cross-functional collaboration. The role includes direct management of 1 person, combining hands-on leadership with a focus on continuous improvement and organizational impact.  This is a full-time role, Monday to Friday, based in Charleville.  About Kerry Dairy Ireland Kerry Dairy Ireland is a vertically integrated farm-to-fork business with a very substantial consumer foods presence and a leading nutritional and dairy ingredients division, delivering high-quality dairy solutions with a focus on sustainability and innovation. From partnering with local family farms to producing world-class dairy products, we ensure every step of our value chain reflects our commitment to excellence. With over 50 years’ experience in milk processing, dairy and nutritional technology advancement, and product innovation, we are a key stakeholder in the global food industry and creators of a strong portfolio of market leading dairy brands including Cheestrings, Charleville and Coleraine Cheese, Dairygold, Golden Cow and our new SMUG range. Our from food, for food culture and deep-rooted connection to our 2,800 milk suppliers differentiates our business and offers captivating opportunities for our customers and consumers. Our dairy comes from some of the world’s richest grazing land and is produced by a network of Irish family farms that have one of the lowest carbon footprints in the world. Through a combination of expertise, innovation, and sustainability, Kerry Dairy Ireland is proud to shape the future of dairy while meeting the diverse needs of our farmers, customers, and communities. Globally, Kerry Dairy Ireland employs over 1,600 dedicated professionals across Ireland, Northern Ireland, the UK, USA, Netherlands, Spain, Germany, and China. In 2024, we achieved a turnover of approximately €1.3 billion, reflecting our commitment to excellence and growth. Our Safety purpose: “we work together in a caring culture where everybody goes home safe every day”. We are committed to providing a safe working environment and ensuring that all safety protocols are strictly followed. Join us in creating a workplace where safety is everyone's responsibility. Key responsibilities 1 - Leadership & Compliance Act as the subject matter expert in Health & Safety, ensuring full compliance with legislation and internal policies Champion a culture of safety ownership across all departments, from processing plants to support functions Chair site safety meetings and provide feedback to the business on performance and issues 2 - Risk Management & Auditing Conduct gap analyses against company safety standards and develop action plans Manage the site’s Health & Safety risk assessment programme Oversee internal audits and inspections, ensuring continuous compliance and the robustness of systems to meet all audit expectations 3 - Incident Management & Reporting Oversee accident and incident investigations, liaising with legal and insurance teams as needed Manage all monitoring and reporting requirements related to Health & Safety 4 - Training & Development Identify training needs and implement effective Health & Safety programmes Develop and execute objectives, targets, and plans to enhance safety performance 5 - Stakeholder Engagement Serve as the primary contact for Regulatory Authorities, hosting site visits and audits Network internally and externally to share best practices and drive continuous improvement. Qualifications and skills Kerry is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Consistent with our policy of providing equality of opportunity for all, we are required to seek particular information from applicants. As part of your application you will be asked to answer a short number of questions. This information will be held separate to your application and treated in the strictest of confidence.  Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.  Recruiter:  #LI-SR1  Posting Type:  LI  Please note also: We do not accept CVs or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies where terms of business have not been signed. Additionally, we will not consider or agree to payment of any recruiter fee under these circumstances. This also applies to CVs or candidate profiles sent directly to any Kerry Hiring Managers. In the event that speculative CVs or candidate profiles are submitted by recruitment agencies, we reserve the right to contact these candidates directly and consider them for current or future vacancies without any financial obligation to the recruitment agency.

8 days agoFull-timePermanent

Shop Floor Assistant

CentraMallow, Cork

Main purpose of the role: Merchandise, rotate and face off all stock in assigned department while maintaining hygiene and food standards. The ideal candidate will have/be: Excellent communication skills; Strong attention to detail, organised and flexible; Ability to use own initiative and work as part of a team; Main duties: Actively live Centra brand-values i.e. Proud, Energetic, Imaginative and Community-Based; Process orders for various departments; Merchandise and present the entire store to the highest standard at all times; Liaise with the Store Manager on changes to layouts, ends and sides and ensure changes are correctly implemented; Implement correct labelling and stock rotation procedures; Ensure deliveries are checked off in line with goods inwards procedures. Keep the back-store tidy and packed away.

8 days agoPart-time

Supervisor

CentraBandon, Cork

Main purpose of the role: Manage and motivate your team, ensuring the store operates efficiently and effectively and to provide our customers with the very best customer service experience at all times. The ideal candidate will have/be: 2 years€,, experience in a customer service facing role is desirable Excellent communication skills The ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment, ability to multi task under pressure The ability to organise work, delegate responsibilities and support team members in the store. Main duties: Actively live Centra brand-values i.e. Proud, Energetic, Imaginative and Community-Based Be approachable and a role model who leads by example and encourages teamwork and a positive attitude in the workplace Set the standard for other employees in relation to rotation, merchandising and facing off Assist in the induction, training and development of employees Deal with all customer queries efficiently, professionally and consistent with store policy Engage with new initiatives and embrace new ways of working.

8 days agoPart-time

Residential Rehabilitation Assistant

Acquired Brain Injury IrelandMacroom, Cork

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? We're looking for a compassionate and dedicated Residential Rehabilitation Assistants to join our dynamic team in Macroom, Co. Cork , where person-centred care is at the heart of everything we do. About The Role: As a Rehabilitation Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting those with an acquired brain injury on their journey - helping them to regain independence and achieve their goals. Working as part of an interdisciplinary team, you will help to deliver co-ordinated, person-centred support that empowers each individual. We have the below contracts available: If you’re ready to step into a role that balances professional impact with personal purpose, we’d love to hear from you. You're welcome to get in touch with informal queries by emailing the Hiring Manager. Lisa Lyons - Local Service Manager - llyons@abiireland.ie Please apply by 22nd September 2025 at 5pm!

8 days agoFull-timePart-time

Chief Operations Officer, University Hospital

HSE SouthCork

Chief Operating Officer Cork University Hospital (CUH), Ireland’s largest Model 4 academic teaching hospital, is seeking a dynamic Chief Operations Officer (COO) to join its executive team. As COO, you will be the senior executive responsible for the safe, effective, and efficient operational delivery of CUH’s services, reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer and deputising as required. This is a pivotal leadership role at the heart of Ireland’s busiest acute hospital, serving a population of over 1.1 million and employing more than 5,000 staff. We are looking for a leader who is: · Highly operational , with a proven track record of delivering results at scale in a complex, fast-paced environment. · Experienced in large acute hospital settings , with deep knowledge of healthcare governance, national policy, and performance systems. · Ambitious and visionary – someone who sees this role as the natural next step on the path to becoming a future CEO . In this role, you will: · Lead transformational change programmes, driving improvements in patient access, efficiency, and quality of care. · Oversee CUH’s annual service plan, holding full operational accountability for site performance. · Shape the future of CUH as it embarks on major developments including a new Elective Surgical Centre, Paediatric and Oncology Centres, and an Academic Medical School. · Represent CUH nationally and regionally, strengthening partnerships and positioning the hospital as a centre of excellence in care, research, and education. Why CUH? This is a unique opportunity to operate at the forefront of healthcare leadership in Ireland’s most complex hospital environment. With CUH’s ambitious growth agenda and its critical regional and national role, this post offers unrivalled scope to make a system-wide impact while preparing for the step into Chief Executive leadership.

8 days ago

PAS Application Co-ordinator, University Hospital

HSE SouthCork

Cork University Hospital (CUH) is the largest university teaching hospital in Ireland and the only Level 1 Trauma centre in the country due to the presence of over 40 different medical and surgical specialties on the campus. CUH is the tertiary referral centre for the HSE Southern area and is the major academic hospital in the South West region. CUH has 800 beds and this will increase further to 1,000 beds on completion of the transfer of additional services to the CUH campus. CUH currently employs 3,600 (WTE) staff of multiple professions and is the primary teaching hospital for the Faculty of Health and Science in University College Cork. The ICT Department at CUH is a focused, flexible unit that manages the ICT infrastructure and business/clinical applications at CUH – in partnership with the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) in the HSE. The Application’s Co-Ordinator is tasked with the daily management of an ICT Team, providing end user support and implementing systems functionality in areas of OPD Referrals, Waiting Lists, Appointment Booking, Clinic Management, Inpatient Referrals, Waiting Lists, Bed Management, Document Tracking, Patient Billing and Clinical Theatres, Order Comms, Results Viewing and Electronic Referrals.

8 days ago

Travel Consultant

Shandon TravelCork

Previous experience working in a travel agency will be an advantage; applicants who have experience in creating their own itineraries for long haul trips, family holidays ,weekends abroad etc , for friends or families will also be considered. Perfect English a necessity.

8 days ago

Clinical Nurse Specialist, Candidate, Hepatology, University Hospital

HSE SouthCork

Details of Service Cork University Hospital (CUH) has approximately 800 beds and this will increase further to 1,000 beds on completion of the transfer of additional services to the CUH campus. CUH currently employs approximately 4,571 (WTE) staff of multiple professions and is the primary teaching hospital for the Faculty of Health and Science in University College Cork (UCC). UCC is the Academic partner of the South/South West Hospital Group. CUH 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. CUH is a recommended Major Trauma Centre for the Republic of Ireland due to the wide range of specialties 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, Obstetrics, Gynaecology, Neonatology and Emergency Medicine. CUH is the tertiary referral centre for the HSE Southern area, and the supra regional area of Limerick, Clare, Tipperary, Waterford and Kilkenny. CUH therefore acts as a regional centre for secondary and tertiary care for the catchment population of approx. 550,000 served by the HSE Southern area and a supra-regional centre for a total a population of 1.2 million. Six Health Regions have been established within the HSE, on the basis of the geographical boundaries agreed by the Government in July 2019 and they will be operational from 2024. Each Health Region will be tasked with population specific planning resourcing and delivery of health and social care services for the needs of its unique population. This will result in improved accountability and governance in terms of finance and performance, while also bringing decision-making closer to the frontline. Health Regions will enable and empower staff to provide services that are: • Integrated, locally planned and delivered • Easier to access and navigate • Available closer to home Health Regions are geographically-based units with clearly defined populations. They align community and hospital services within specific areas. The HSE will retain a strong but leaner central organisation, with more service provision developed at a local level. The HSE South West health region will manage and deliver all public health and social care services in Cork and Kerry. HSE South West includes all hospital and community healthcare services in the region. This includes: • South / South West Hospital Group S/SWHG • Cork Kerry Community Healthcare CKCH • Midlands Louth Meath Community Health Organisation • Community Healthcare Organisation Dublin North City and County The Department of Population and Public Health is also now aligned with this health region Services in the South West health region: HSE Services working within this region include: • Acute Hospitals • Primary care services • Community services • Social care services • Health and social care professionals • Voluntary sector services South / South West Hospital Group and Cork Kerry Community Healthcare will become part of HSE South West health region from 3rd March 2025 and the transition to the new structures will be taking place throughout 2025. Hepatology Unit, CUH The Hepatology unit within the Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Cork University Hospital, is one of two units outside Dublin accredited to treat patients for Hepatitis C. We offer a diverse range of care services including preparation and follow up of patients who have undergone Liver transplantation. Currently, the NPGH are agreeing a patient pathway which will offer efficient and equitable access to care for patients with liver disease. CUH will act as the main hub site and support for various sub sites throughout the SSWHG. The team at CUH will provide a presence when required and advice to personnel working on other sites with regards to patient care, education and training. Purpose of the Post As outlined in this job description, the cCNS pathway will facilitate the post holder to be supported to professionally and clinically develop the skills and knowledge required to achieve the competencies of the CNS role. The post holder will coordinate and deliver care to patients attending the Hepatology Service in Cork University Hospital and the integrated outreach community-based hubs under the governance of CUH Hepatology Medical and Nursing Teams. They will provide knowledge and understanding of addiction, and alcohol and drug treatment services available. They will also provide support to patients with a new diagnosis in the integrated community outreach clinics to understand their condition, providing education regarding modes of transmission, treatment options and lifestyle changes necessary to prevent further liver damage. The cCNS post holder will be enabled to deliver care in line with the five core concepts of the role set out in the Framework for the Establishment of Clinical Nurse/Midwife Specialist Posts, 4th edition, National Council for the Professional Development of Nursing and Midwifery (NCNM) 2008. Caseload The cCNS will focus initially on the following service user groups: Adults aged 16 years and above. The cCNS clinical role is based on the core concepts and associated competencies for the CNS (adapted from NCNM 4th edition 2008) The concepts are: · Clinical Focus (Direct and Indirect Care) · Service user/Service User Advocacy · Education and Training · Audit and Research · Consultancy (including leadership in clinical practice) Informal Enquiries We welcome enquiries about the role. Contact Ciaran Sweeney – Assistant Director of Nursing, ciarna.sweeney@hse.ie 087 0921093 - for further information about the role Contact Ann-Marie O’Keeffe- People Resourcing, Annmarie.okeeffe2@hse.ie – for enquiries relating to the recruitment process

8 days ago
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