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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 SuperValu brand-values i.e. Genuine, Passion for Food, Vibrant, Committed, Innovative and Imaginative; 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.
Bakery Assistant
Main purpose of the role: Ensure the Bakery Department operates efficiently and effectively at all times and provides our customers with excellent quality products and services. The ideal candidate will have/be: HACCP training is desirable but not necessary Excellent communication skills Previous customer service experience is an advantage The ability to work as part of a team in a fast paced environment, ability to multi task under pressure A passion for food and the ability to inspire shoppers Main duties: Actively live SuperValu brand-values i.e. Genuine, Passion for Food, Vibrant, Committed, Innovative and Imaginative Prepare customers bakery orders Bake, prepare and display the Bakery Products sold throughout the day Ensure that the counter displays across all fresh food departments are to the highest standards at all times throughout the day Demonstrate your passion for quality food by sharing knowledge, recipes and personal recommendations with customers Deal with all customer queries efficiently, professionally and in line with store policy
Deli Assistant
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Consultant General Adult Psychiatrist Mental Health Services WTE
Standard Duties and responsibilities a) To participate in development of and undertake all duties and functions pertinent to the Consultant’s area of competence, as set out within the Clinical Directorate Service Plan and in line with policies as specified by the Employer. b) To ensure that duties and functions are undertaken in a manner that minimises delays for patients and possible disruption of services. c) To work within the framework of the hospital / agency’s service plan and/or levels of service (volume, types etc.) as determined by the Employer. Service planning for individual clinical services will be progressed through the Clinical Directorate structure or other arrangements as apply. d) To co-operate with the expeditious implementation of the Disciplinary Procedure (attached at Appendix II). e) To formally review the execution of the Clinical Directorate Service Plan with the Clinical Director / Employer periodically. The Clinical Directorate Service Plan shall be reviewed periodically at the request of the Consultant or Clinical Director / Employer. The Consultant may initially seek internal review of the determinations of the Clinical Director regarding the Service Plan. f) To participate in the development and operation of the Clinical Directorate structure and in such management or representative structures as are in place or being developed. The Consultant shall receive training and support to enable him/her to participate fully in such structures. g) To provide, as appropriate, consultation in the Consultant’s area of designated expertise in respect of patients of other Consultants at their request. h) To ensure in consultation with the Clinical Director that appropriate medical cover is available at all times having due regard to the implementation of the European Working Time Directive as it relates to doctors in training. i) To supervise and be responsible for diagnosis, treatment and care provided by non-Consultant Hospital Doctors (NCHDs) treating patients under the Consultant’s care. j) To participate as a right and obligation in selection processes for non-Consultant Hospital Doctors and other staff as appropriate. The Employer will provide training as required. The Employer shall ensure that a Consultant representative of the relevant specialty / sub-specialty is involved in the selection process. k) To participate in clinical audit and proactive risk management and facilitate production of all data/information required for same in accordance with regulatory, statutory and corporate policies and procedures. l) To participate in and facilitate production of all data/information required to validate delivery of duties and functions and inform planning and management of service delivery. m) To carry out teaching as appropriate. Clinical : · To practice as a Consultant Psychiatrist in Cork Mental Health Services under the Public Only Consultant Contract 2023. · To be responsible for the care and treatment of patients in his/her clinical charge and to ensure mechanisms for the co-ordination of the care with the multidisciplinary team and between the team and other health and social care agencies are established and maintained. · To ensure that the service will be community orientated, with treatment provided in the main range of community facilities available, and within the level of resources allocated. To provide a service with the multidisciplinary team for patients referred for specialist treatment encompassing comprehensive programmes of care to include where necessary family support and advice. To lead and engage in the provision of a range of community based assessment and treatment programmes including, out-patients clinics, day hospital services, community services, residential centres, and any service deemed necessary in the future in line with evidenced based practice and National Clinical Programme for Dual Diagnosis · To provide a diagnostic treatment or consultation service as may be appropriate for or in respect of patients for whom the HSE is obliged under any enactment to provide. To develop and provide special clinics and associated services for identified patients. · To keep such records as may be required from time to time by the HSE. · To examine, assess, report and provide advice on every person referred to him/her. · To furnish on request to any registered Medical Practitioner authorized by the HSE or the Minister, the clinical details regarding any person who is or who has been under his/her care, on production of the written consent of the person or the written consent of the person’s representative or next of kin. Whenever the Minister is of the opinion, however, that it would not be in the interests of the common good to seek such consent and he/she certifies accordingly, the Officer shall furnish all required information to a Registered Medical Practitioner authorised by the Minister. Where, however, the Officer is of the opinion that the nature of the case is such that he/she should inform the patient of the requirement of the Minister, he/she then shall be at liberty to do so. It is not however intended that this requirement will operate in a manner, which would detract from the patient’s character or reputation. · To issue, or arrange for the issue of, to or in respect of any patient under his /her care in the hospital or referred to him /her at a clinic and without payment by or on behalf of the HSE, any certificate which might reasonably be required by such patient regard to the state of his/ her health in connection with his /her normal employment, his/ her entitlement to benefit under the scheme of social insurance or assistance. · To supervise and be responsible for the clinical work and record keeping of Non-Consultant Hospital Doctors and as appropriate other staff and to instruct them in the proper performance of their duties. · To ensure that adequate supplies of such drugs, medicines, medical and surgical appliances as he/she considers necessary, will be available in his/her department of the hospital and to report to the HSE, arrangements for the custody of dangerous drugs etc., which he/she considers to be unsatisfactory. · To be responsible, under the Executive Clinical Director/Clinical Director, for the general management and running of hospital and community based departments or of such other psychiatric services operated by the HSE as may be assigned to him/her and to attend and be responsible for the care and treatment of patients concerned in such assignment. · To take a special interest in and be responsible, under the person in charge, for the general organisation of such aspects of the Mental Health Services of the HSE as may be assigned to him/her. · To be responsible for the maintenance of appropriate liaison arrangements between his/her department in the hospital or community services and the patients normal medical attendant. · To participate in a system of professional practice review to support the maintenance of service quality and standards. To actively participate in and promote continuing education and review activities consistent with the position, and maintain a programme of continuing professional development applicable to the responsibilities of the post. To establish and develop multidisciplinary risk management/audit and review committees within the allocated area of responsibility and/or as requested by the management of the psychiatric services. Organisational/Operational: · To work with the Executive Clinical Director/Clinical Director and Supporting structures, Head of Mental Health Services, Hospital Managers, Area Director of Nursing, Medical and Surgical Staff of the hospital/community services in all matters appertaining to their general efficiency. · To participate in structured arrangements for the determination of resource provision and utilisation, service planning and evaluation and performance review appropriate to Cork Mental Health Services. · To participate in the on-call rota as required. To deputise and supply cross-cover as appropriate for his/her colleagues in the event of service exigencies in agreement with the Executive Clinical Director/Clinical Director and management of the service. · To reside convenient to Cork Mental Health Services or at such place as may be approved by the Head of Mental Health Services, HSE South West. · To agree with his/her Executive Clinical Director/Clinical Director, the consultant colleagues to assume clinical responsibility for his/her patients during his/her absence and document same. He/she shall agree with the Executive Clinical Director/Clinical Director, prior to taking leave, which members of medical staff will be on-call and available during that time. · To undertake referral meetings, case reviews as required. · To write letters and communications to General Practitioners and other professionals as required. · To participate in various medical staff meetings within the HSE as necessary. · To provide lectures/training as appropriate and as required in the Hospital and Clinical Service areas for medical, nursing and other staff or students. · To perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances on consultation with senior and junior colleagues. · To assist in the development of best practice protocols in line with emerging research and best practice. · To participate in activities such as Clinical Practice; Risk Management; Health and Safety; Financial; Administration and HR. · To provide advice, support and consultancy in a variety of settings to minimise risk. · To participate in regular Audit and Quality Assurance programmes to improve and maintain the high standards of service. · To participate in clinical audit, clinical governance and strategic planning. · To contribute to or conduct research in clinical or service areas, in accordance with approved policies, pertinent to the service and their own relevant experience. · To comply with reporting requirements and system developments e.g. Mental Health Commission etc and to provide data/activity as required for performance monitoring processes in the HSE South West. · To ensure compliance with all HSE National and Local policies and procedures. · To notify the appropriate officer of any case of infectious or suspected infectious disease in his/her Department and to furnish such particulars as may be required in each case and to carry out the preventative measure that may be necessary. · The person appointed will hold office under the terms and conditions of the revised consultant’s contract, which will determine that he/she will participate actively in the management of the unit, take cognisance of resource constraints and retain clinical autonomy while practicing. · To work with a multidisciplinary team providing assessment and therapeutic services and to have special administrative responsibility if required for the Service. · The person appointed will take an active role in the selection and recruitment of staff where required. · To be responsible for the maintenance of appropriate liaison arrangements between his/her unit and the patients normal medical attendants. · The person appointed to the office is a Designated Officer under the “Protections for Persons Reporting Child Abuse Act, 1998” and consistent with Children’s First Guidelines 2011 to receive reports of child abuse. Such officers will, on receiving a report of child abuse, formally notify the relevant Child and Family Services Manager (Tusla). · To prepare clinical and court reports pursuant to Section 25 of the Mental Health Act 2001. · To ensure that current Health and Safety Legislation is complied with in consultation with the Executive Clinical Director/Clinical Director, Area Director of Nursing and other responsible persons. · To participate and ensure that junior medical staff participate in regular Health &Safety exercise e.g. Fire Drill. · To perform such other duties appropriate to his/her office as may be assigned to him/her by the Head of Mental Health Services, HSE South West or other designated officers. The above Job Description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office .
Locum Consultant General Physician
Locum Consultant General Physician Mallow General Hospital Applications are invited for the post of Locum Consultant General Phsyician in Mallow General Hospital for a 12 month period. Specialist registration with the Irish Medical Council of Ireland is required. This post requires an immediate start. Informal enquires to: Dr Annemarie O' Flynn at annemarie.oflynn@hse.ie
Senior Occupational Therapist
Would you like to work for a great employer? Enable Ireland is an organisation that makes a real difference to the lives of children and adults with disabilities in Ireland, and is named as one of Ireland's Irish Independent 150 Best Employers 2024 . Enable Ireland, as an equal opportunities employer, proudly maintains a Silver Award in Diversity from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We vigorously advocate for fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement, and are dedicated to ongoing enhancement in these areas. We are currently seeking a highly-motivated Senior Occupational Therapist to join our team in Curraheen, Co Cork . Contract Type: Permanent Contract Hours: Up to 35 hours per week Salary Scale: € 59,662 to €70,623pro rata per annum. Salary scales are subject to LSI’s (Long Service Increments) Annual Leave Entitlement : 33 days per annum Overview of the Post: Under the lead agency of Enable Ireland and within the Progressing Disability Services Model, CHO4 Physical Disability Support Service (PDSS) provides support to clinicians, children and families attending CDNTs and Primary Care. The service includes assessment diagnostics and intervention for children with physical disability, and works on the development of clinical competencies in teams working with children with complex physical disabilities. The post holder will work as a senior occupational therapist within the CHO4 PDSS providing services to children 0 – 18 years and families within the region. The post holder will provide an occupational therapy service to include assessment diagnostics and intervention for children with a physical disability, and the development of clinical competencies in teams working with children. The post holder will work within the OT led clinics (Seating clinic and Upper Limb clinic) and others that have direct links to these. Overview of Duties & Responsibilities: Please see Job Description for full list The successful candidate will have Essential Criteria: Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications & Experience: Candidates for appointment must: · Hold an Occupational Therapy qualification recognised by the Occupational Therapy Registration Board at CORU. AND · Be registered, on the Occupational Therapists Register maintained by the Occupational Therapists Registration Board at CORU. AND · All candidates must have a minimum of 3 years full time (or equivalent) post qualification clinical experience in the area of paediatric (0-18 years) physical disability, AND physical disability motor management (ie: Complex Postural and Seating assessment, intervention and management including bespoke moulded seating systems, Upper Limb assessment and intervention, Spasticity management) AND · Experience working with external agencies, to include assessments and service plans in providing motor management services. AND · All candidates must demonstrate a proven record of worked experience in the area of physical disability. On appointment clinicians must maintain annual registration on the Occupational Therapists Register maintained by the Occupational Therapists Registration Board at CORU AND Practitioners must confirm annual registration with CORU To Enable Ireland. Must be eligible to work in the State. Hold a full clean driving licence. Desirable Criteria: If you believe you would fit the role then please submit your application today. Benefits As a staff member of Enable Ireland, you will have access to a wide range of benefits, including: · Excellent internal and external training opportunities · Generous annual leave entitlements · Flexible Working · Long service reward scheme · Pay adjusted Maternity Leave · Pay adjusted Adoptive Leave · Pay adjusted Paternity Leave · Wellbeing benefits · Pension For a full list of our benefits & conditions, please click here: What now? To apply, please download the Job Description and Person Specification for your information and complete the online application form. CVs will not be accepted. Closing date for applications: Friday 28th November 2025 Interview date: Friday 12th December 2025 A panel may be formed from this vacancy for any similar vacancies, which may arise during the next 12 months. · The post will be subject to reference checks and may be subject to Garda vetting/police clearance, as relevant. · Due to the large volume of applications, we are not in the position to provide individual feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted for interview. · Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants from all sections of the community. · The above information serves only as a guide to the advertised position. Enable Ireland, at its discretion, reserves the right to change this prior to appointment. · Please review Enable Ireland’s Rezoomo Privacy Policy here: https://enableireland.ie/resources/publications/rezoomo-privacy-policy · Please review the Enable Ireland’s External Data Protection Notice available at https://www.enableireland.ie/privacy-policy for details on how Enable Ireland processes applicant’s personal information. Please note if you are invited for interview, we will share your personal data with: 1) Any virtual service provider we use to host the interview; and 2) the interview panel (if applicable). Your information will be stored for this purpose in line with our retention policy
Administration Support
Overall Purpose of the Post: The post holder will provide administrative support to the seating service within the Physical Disability Support Service (PDSS) and assessments and MDT clinics that have direct links with seating service. Key Working Relationships: The post holder will be required to work with a wide range of stakeholders with whom strong professional relationships need to be forged and fostered on an ongoing basis. These stakeholders will include staff in PDSS (Administrative staff, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, medical consultants), Enable Ireland management, management and staff in Children’s Disability Network Teams and Primary Care Teams and staff in the acute sector. Duties: • To provide administrative support to the seating service primarily and other clinics within PDSS as assigned. • Support the reporting requirements within PDSS including collection, collation and scrutiny of data and information. • Assist with the preparation of files as requested to meet the obligations of the organisation regarding data access requests under FOI and DSAR. • Take a lead role in management of the filing system within the service including co-ordination of archiving and storage of files in line with Enable Ireland’s Data Protection and Information Management policies. • Support the organisation in relation to the record management systems in use and take a lead role in advanced use of same including support for staff where appropriate. • Develop and maintain accurate databases to manage the relevant information pertaining to the service. • Take a lead in the development of administrative procedures to support the service. • Ensure equipment required for clinics is available and is maintained as required. • Management of office supplies for clinic purposes. • Provide support and supervision to administrative or other staff as assigned in line with Enable Ireland policy. • Provide reception/switchboard support and front of house support to the service as assigned. • Complete tasks with a high level of attention to detail. • Understand and work within Enable Ireland’s code of confidentiality. • Other administration tasks to support the designated manager as the need arises. Communication • Ensure that good, clear and respectful communications and relationships are developed and maintained as appropriate with all stakeholders. Training and Development • To participate in training programs and other developmental needs as identified by the designated manager. Health & Safety: • Support the promotion of health and safety and risk management across the service including the development and monitoring of policies and procedures and compliance with same. • Ensure accurate and timely health and safety reporting as required. • Participate in local health and safety initiatives and training as required. Ensure that effective safety procedures are in place in the execution of the duties of the post to comply not only with the Health, Safety and Welfare at Work Act but also with Enable Ireland’s policies and procedures. Quality Assurance: • Adhere to requirements in relation to the collection of data in accordance with agreed procedures and as required by Enable Ireland. • Work in accordance with Enable Ireland policies and procedures and promote adherence to same across the service. • Participate in EFQM (European Foundation for Quality Management) model for quality assurance as required. • Contribute to the ongoing development and implementation of Enable Ireland’s quality assurance initiatives and departmental standards. To minimise exposure to breaches of GDPR, strict compliance is required in the course of carrying out the duties of this job and working with others. This will include but is not limited to compliance with Enable Ireland’s suite of GDPR Policies & Procedures, attending all GDPR Training sessions and ensuring personal responsibility for implementing safeguards and measures as directed. This job role document is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities may be reviewed from time to time by the Director of Services/Children’s Services Manager or delegate to reflect the needs of the service and will evolve as new legislation and service arrangements come into place. Terms & Conditions Responsible to: Occupational Therapy Co-Ordinator within PDSS Probation: A probationary period of 6 months applies, wherein three probationary meetings will take place to review your performance and suitability for appointment. The company reserves the right to extend the probationary period on an exceptional basis if it is deemed that the extension would be in your interest. In any case, this will not exceed a period of 9 months. The probationary period may also be extended to facilitate statutory leave. Salary: The current salary scale for this post is €33,326 to €50,911 pro rata per annum. Annual leave: Annual leave entitlement is 30 days pro rata per annum and proportionately less for less than 12 months service. Pension scheme: Enable Ireland operates a contributory pension scheme which all staff may join on earlier of 1st July or 1st January following start date. Medical: The successful candidate will be required to undergo a medical assessment. Garda Clearance/Police Clearance: These will be required for all prospective staff who undertake relevant work or activities relating to children or vulnerable persons. Sick Pay (If applicable): All periods of sickness exceeding two days must be medically certified. Weekly medical certificates are required thereafter. The Company reserves the right to have you examined by its own Doctor after 3 months continuous sick leave. Upon completion of 6 months continuous service with the Company sick pay will be as follows: Full pay less social welfare for the first 13 weeks of sickness in any 12 month rolling period and half pay less social welfare for a further 13 weeks of sickness absence in the same 12 month rolling period. Redeployment: In exceptional circumstances the organisation reserves the right to redeploy you to an alternative role that is suitable to your skills and experience. Qualifications and Experience • Leaving certificate or equivalent standard of education or hold a comparable and relevant third level qualification of at least level 6 on the QQI National Qualifications Framework. • A minimum of 3 years relevant secretarial/administrative/medical secretariat experience. • Proficient in English (spoken and written). • Excellent IT skills, including extensive use of and proficiency in the MS Office Suite. • Experience of working with a healthcare database software system. • Experience of working in a similar role in the healthcare/disability sector. • Must be eligible to work in the State. Organisational and Professional Knowledge • Broad knowledge of the Enable Ireland organisation and the requirements of the job. • Knowledge of the ethos and model of working in Enable Ireland. • High level of proficiency and experience in Microsoft Office, in particular Word and Excel. • Excellent typing skills. • Knowledge of office management and communication systems and procedures. • Effective administration skills, with a keen eye for detail and accuracy. • Understanding of GDPR and Data Protection legislation and processes including Freedom of Information and Data Subject Access Requests. • Have an awareness and understanding of relevant legislation and professional requirements in order to carry out duties in a compliant manner that meets best practice. • Demonstrates a person-centred approach in all tasks. Core Competencies Building and maintaining working relationships The post holder will demonstrate an ability to: • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. • Excellent written skills and ability to present work clearly and effectively. • Fluency in English. • Demonstrates active listening. • Demonstrate tact and diplomacy. • Ability to maintain composure in difficult or challenging situations. • Awareness of the importance of confidentiality and discretion. Planning & organising of activities and resources • Prioritise workload and problem solve. • Excellent organisation skills. • Excellent time management skills and ability to multitask. • Strong analytical skills with good attention to detail. • Experience of database systems. • Experience of operating office systems. • Understand the importance of policies and procedures and application of same. • Respect the policies of Enable Ireland in relation to confidentiality, maintaining boundaries, dignity and respect. Integrity and Decision Making • Discretion and trustworthiness. • Demonstrate honesty, integrity and hold strong code of ethics. • Exercise excellent judgment and decision making. • Demonstrate a reflective approach when dealing with problems. • Make decisions in a professional and ethical manner. Team Working • Demonstrate a strong understanding of team working. • Ability to coordinate workload within a team. • Is flexible and has the ability to work effectively as part of a wider team. • Demonstrate conflict management skills. • Motivates and supports colleagues. Special Aptitudes • Exhibit excellent problem solving and judgement skills. • Possess a positive, helpful, cheerful attitude and an approachable manner. • Proactive approach to overall performance. • Willingness to embrace service development and change. • Be able to work on own initiative but also as part of a team.
Co-ordinator Of PDSS Occupational Therapy Led Clinics
Would you like to work for a great employer? Enable Ireland is an organisation that makes a real difference to the lives of children and adults with disabilities in Ireland, and is named as one of Ireland's Irish Independent 150 Best Employers 2024 . Enable Ireland, as an equal opportunities employer, proudly maintains a Silver Award in Diversity from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We vigorously advocate for fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement, and are dedicated to ongoing enhancement in these areas. We are currently seeking a highly-motivated Co-Ordinator of PDSS Occupational Therapy Led Clinics to join our team in Cork Childrens Services, The Lavanagh Centre, Curraheen, Co Cork T12 D768 Contract Type: Permanent Contract Hours: 17.5 hours per week Salary Scale: €72,355 to €88,424 pro rata per annum. Annual Leave Entitlement :33 days pro rata per annum and proportionately less for less than 12 months service. Overview of the Post: Under the lead agency of Enable Ireland and within the Progressing Disability Services Model, CHO4 Physical Disability Support Service (PDSS) provides support to clinicians, children and families attending CDNTs and Primary Care. The service includes assessment diagnostics and intervention for children with physical disability, and works on the development of clinical competencies in teams working with children with complex physical disabilities. The post holder will: · Provide a coordinating role to the Occupational Therapy Led clinics (Seating Clinic and Upper Limb Clinic) within PDSS in CHO4. · Provide clinical assurance and governance. · Facilitate and support quality service delivery and service development. · Provide Line management supervision to the clinicians and staff allocated to the Seating and Upper Limb clinics in PDSS. Overview of Duties & Responsibilities: Please see Job Description for full list The successful candidate will have Essential Criteria: · Experience in planning and delivering training If you believe you would fit the role then please submit your application today. Benefits As a staff member of Enable Ireland, you will have access to a wide range of benefits, including: · Excellent internal and external training opportunities · Generous annual leave entitlements · Flexible Working · Long service reward scheme · Pay adjusted Maternity Leave · Pay adjusted Adoptive Leave · Pay adjusted Paternity Leave · Wellbeing benefits · Pension For a full list of our benefits & conditions, please click here: What now? To apply, please download the Job Description and Person Specification for your information and complete the online application form. CVs will not be accepted. Closing date for applications: Friday 28thNovember 2025 Interview Date: Monday 8th December 2025 A panel may be formed from this vacancy for any similar vacancies, which may arise during the next 12 months. · The post will be subject to reference checks and may be subject to Garda vetting/police clearance, as relevant. · Due to the large volume of applications, we are not in the position to provide individual feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted for interview. · Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants from all sections of the community. · The above information serves only as a guide to the advertised position. Enable Ireland, at its discretion, reserves the right to change this prior to appointment. · Please review Enable Ireland’s Rezoomo Privacy Policy here: https://enableireland.ie/resources/publications/rezoomo-privacy-policy · Please review the Enable Ireland’s External Data Protection Notice available at https://www.enableireland.ie/privacy-policy for details on how Enable Ireland processes applicant’s personal information. Please note if you are invited for interview, we will share your personal data with: 1) Any virtual service provider we use to host the interview; and 2) the interview panel (if applicable). Your information will be stored for this purpose in line with our retention policy
Occupational Therapist, Senior, University Hospital
Cork University Hospital (CUH) is the largest university teaching hospital in Ireland and is the only level 1 trauma centre in the Republic of Ireland – an accreditation given because of the very wide range of specialties delivered by the hospital – It services a wide range of specialties including Neuroscience, Cardiac Service, Orthopaedics, General Surgery, Renal, Internal Medicine, Vascular, Ophthalmology, Urology, Plastic Surgery, Maxillary-Facial, Paediatrics, Intensive Care, Oncology, Haematology, Burns. 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 catchments population of 550,000 served by the HSE Southern area and a supra-regional centre for a total a population of 1.1 million. The Occupational Therapy service also provides weekend and on-call services under specific criteria. The postholder will be required to participate in this. Flexibility will be required with regard to the working week as the post holder may be required to give classes/cover clinics in the evening and at weekends. There are currently a number of permanent whole-time vacancies available in Occupational Therapy Senior in the areas of · Speciality Care Area A: Acute Medicine/ Care of the Elderly/General Medicine (1 x whole time post) · Speciality Care Area B: Frailty Intervention Team in Emergency Department (3 x whole time posts) The successful candidate(s) will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of their relevant service, acute medicine, or frailty intervention service in the emergency department, and the supervision of senior and staff grade occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants and students as required. The Acute Medicine post will be based in the acutemedical decision unit and acute medical assessment unit providing timely assessment for admission avoidance and early dischargedealing with both inpatient and outpatient-basedintervention. The F.I.T. post will be based in the Emergency Department on the Frailty Intervention Team providing timely assessment for admission avoidance and early discharge dealing with both inpatient and outpatient-based intervention. The successful candidate will work in conjunction with other team members in delivering an efficient service to meet the needs of the service user group and the objectives of the organisation. The Senior Occupational Therapist will be responsible for the provision of a high-quality Occupational Therapy service and will carry out clinical and educational duties as required. The Frailty Intervention Team Service will be expanding into a 7 day service and staff will be required to work evening and weekends and staff will be rostered from Monday to Sunday, 8am-8pm. Flexibility will be required with regard to the working week as the post holder may be required to cover clinics in the evening and at weekends.
Porter
Remuneration The salary scale for the post (as at 01/08/2025) is: €35,547 - €37,409 - €38,528 - €39,294 - €39,958 - €40,816 - €41,340 - €42,233 - €43,150 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. Key Working Relationships The Porter will engage with a number of disciplines and professions which will include Administration, Catering Management, Chefs, Catering Attendants, Housekeeping, Nursing, Medical, Pharmacy, Health and Social Care Professional Staff, Visitors and Clients in the fulfilment of the duties and responsibilities of their role. Purpose of the Post To deliver portering services to all areas/departments within Mallow General Hospital. Principal Duties and Responsibilities • The person holding this post is required to support the principle that the care of the patient comes first at all times and will approach their work professionally with the flexibility and enthusiasm necessary to make this principle a reality for every patient to the greatest possible degree. • Ensure all patients are dealt with in a dignified and professional manner. • Maintain throughout the hospital awareness of the primacy of the patient in relation to all hospital activities. • Performance management systems are part of the role and you will be required to participate in the Mallow General Hospital performance management programme. • 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 HSE protocols for implementing and maintaining these standards. • Support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives. • Ensure accuracy in patient identification. • Assist with movement of patients to all areas within the hospital. • Assist with transfer of patients to all departments. • Collect blood and laboratory specimens and transfer them to the laboratory. • Assist with transfer of deceased patients from the wards to the mortuary. • Waste management. • Linen distribution and collection. • Assist setting up in theatre. • Store and supplies distribution. • Assist in transporting food trolleys to and from wards. • Keep patients’ trolleys supplied with oxygen at all times. • Keep wheelchairs in each ward and department clean and in good repair. • Carry out health and safety checks on equipment as required. • Perform telephone and reception duties at night. • Attend in-service training as required. • Rotate to 24-hour roster as required. • Work as part of a team. • Retrieve and deliver patients’ medical records. • Ability to prioritise job requests. • Checking oxygen (medical gases) levels. • Perform any other duties that may be assigned appropriate to their work. • Rotation to waste management duties on site. • Any other duties as directed by the ADON on day or night duty. • Must carry a bleep and communicate in a timely manner. • Must make line manager aware when taking designated breaks and ensure cover is available and aware. • Transport goods from stores to ward/department (e.g., endoscopy). • Transport pharmacy boxes to and from pharmacy as scheduled. • General cleaning in designated areas, equipment etc. • Weekly fire door corridor checks. • Collect dishes after patient beverage round at night. KPIs • Identification and development of KPIs aligned with hospital service plan targets. • Development of action plans to address KPI targets. • Promote a performance management culture. • Assist line manager in developing a performance management system for the profession. • Manage and deliver KPIs as a routine core objective. Risk Management, Infection Control, Hygiene Services and Health & Safety • Responsibility for risk, infection control, hygiene services and health & safety applies to all staff. • Post holders must be familiar with required education, training and supports. • Must be familiar with organisational policies, procedures and standards and attend training in areas including: Continuous Quality Improvement Document Control Information Management Systems Risk Management Strategy and Policies Hygiene Policies and Standards Decontamination Code of Practice Infection Control Policies Safety Statement, Health & Safety Policies, Fire Procedure Data Protection and Confidentiality Children’s First Policy • Must comply with hospital risk incident/near miss reporting procedures. • Responsible for complying with hygiene service requirements. • Must support a culture of quality improvement. • Must take reasonable care for their own actions and their effect on others. • Must cooperate with management, attend training and not undertake tasks for which they are not authorised or trained. • Must report any safety shortcomings or equipment defects. • Must comply with the HSE Health Care Records Management/IDP Code of Practice. General Conditions • Attend fire lectures periodically and observe fire orders. • Mandatory training must be attended; certificates submitted to line manager. • All accidents must be reported immediately using NIMS forms. • Infection control policies must be adhered to. • Comply with safety regulations, risk assessments and audits. • Smoking is not permitted. • Hospital uniform code must be adhered to. • Provide information required by Senior Management. • Participate in sustainability initiatives. Eligibility Criteria Qualifications / Experience Candidates must have: a) Completed the Junior/Intermediate Certificate or equivalent; Or Completed a comparable examination in another jurisdiction. And b) Proven experience relevant to the role. Health Must be fully competent and capable of undertaking duties and fit to provide regular and efficient service. Character Must be of good character. Post Specific Requirements • Full valid unendorsed Category B Driving Licence. • Flexibility regarding working hours, including evenings and weekends. Citizenship Requirements Eligible candidates must be: (i) EEA, Swiss, or British citizens; or (ii) Non-EEA citizens with permission to reside and work in the State. Skills, Competencies and Knowledge Professional Knowledge & Experience • Ability to work in line with relevant policies and procedures. • Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, Outlook). Planning and Organising • Ability to plan and manage workload methodically. • Ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks. Commitment to Quality Service • Commitment to providing a quality service. • Ability to respect and maintain confidentiality. Team Skills • Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team. • Ability to work collaboratively. Communication & Interpersonal Skills • Ability to present information clearly and concisely. • Strong interpersonal skills; treats others with dignity and respect.
