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First Year Apprentice Vacancy We have a vacancy for a 1st year apprentice to join our maintenance team and complete a HGV apprenticeship in conjunction with SOLAS. No experience necessary, full training provided. Duties will include : PLEASE HIT THE APPLY NOW BUTTON TO UPLOAD YOUR CV. Don't have a current CV? Click HERE to view the JobAlert.ie CV templates
Store Assistant (Grange, Douglas)
Position: Store Assistant Contract Type: Permanent Salary: €14.80 - €16.90 per hour You’ll be involved in everything from checking off deliveries to dealing with customer queries and ensuring that the shelves are always fully stocked. And, of course, you’ll provide excellent customer service at all times by attending to customer needs in a prompt and friendly way. It’s a really fast-paced environment, and everyone understands exactly what needs to happen to make their store a success – and gets on with doing it. There’s a real family feel, and everyone pitches in as part of a close-knit team. About the job Benefits Application process The application process consists of an online application whereby successful candidates will then progress to the interview stage of the process.
Motor Mechanics
Job Description: Applus Ireland run the National Car Testing (MOT) Service in Ireland under contract from the Irish government. Applus is an international Company employing over 20,000 people worldwide. We are now recruiting for permanent full-time qualified Mechanics on different shifts nationwide, apply here https://www.ncts.ie/1142/ Three weeks of initial certification training is provided, and then annual training, induction and qualification training will commence on Tuesday 6 th May 2024. Great opportunities for promotion to Team Lead and Manager positions, all recruited internally. Interviews will be by way of virtual video/telephone calls and face-to-face interview. We require the following: 1. EU/EAA work permit 2. QQI Level 6 or 5, City & Guilds, IMI, Level 3 or higher motor mechanic qualification 3. At least 1 years post qualification experience as a mechanic 4. Full EU driving licence (UK licence can be transferred) 5. Good verbal and written English Benefits: Applus Car Testing Service is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer Salary: €40,000 - €46,000 per year Apply here https://www.ncts.ie/1142/ CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO UPLOAD YOUR CV
Clinical Nurse Manager
Clinical Nurse Manager 1 (CNM1) Permanent Full Time Cork City & County The successful candidate will work within an interdisciplinary team supporting people to live their life, their way. The successful applicant will be required to work in a progressive and dynamic environment supporting people with an intellectual disability and to demonstrate ability and expertise in the Clinical Nurse Manager role. Requirements: The successful applicants will: Informal enquiries may be made to Marie O Brien, Regional Manager on 086 044 2096 and/or Liza Fitzgerald Assistant Director of Nursing on 086 048 7735. Completed application forms must be returned no later than Tuesday 7th 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 temporary, permanent full time Clinical Nurse Manager 1 positions that may arise across Cope Foundation. The Department of Health & Children Consolidated Scales apply Visit our website at www.cope - foundation.ie
Warehouse Operative
C&C Group plc is a large FMCG company headquartered in Ireland. The Group operates in the alcoholic drinks and soft drinks industries and has a portfolio of industry-leading brands such as Bulmers, Magners, Tennent’s, Tipperary Water and Finches. We have leading category positions in Ireland and the UK and exports to 50 other countries globally. We are looking for a Warehouse Operative to join our Distribution team to ensure that all aspects of the Warehouse Operation are performed efficiently What’s Involved? · Goods intake and dispatch, checking for accuracy and quality and highlighting any issues. · Record goods receipt and returns information accurately. · Picking product using the Voice System and loading and unloading of trucks and trailers. · Ensure stock is rotated and used on FIFO basis. · Maintain the warehouse areas to a high standard. · Ensure customer delivery performance targets are met. · Ad Hoc Duties as assigned by the Depot Team Leader. What you’ll need? · Experience in goods receipt and distribution. · Good understanding of Store management processes and systems, Stock take & Stock rotation. · Experience in Voice/Order picking a positive. · Good communication skills. · Should be flexible to work overtime · Proven team worker with a positive attitude · Experience in working to deadlines in a busy environment. Sound interesting? Send us a CV that demonstrates your skills, and we’ll come back to you ASAP! C&C Group (and inclusive companies) do not accept unsolicited CV’s from recruiters or employment agencies in response to any of our roles – we will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee relating to unsolicited CVs including those submitted to hiring managers. C&C Group explicitly reserves the right to hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.
Advanced Nurse Practitioner Candidate, Diabetes, University Hospital
Location of Post Diabetes Service, Cork University Hospital (CUH). There is currently one permanent and whole time vacancy available. A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Candidate Advanced Nurse Practitioner (Diabetes) from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. Details of Service In line with Sláintecare (2017) and the Department of Health’s Capacity review (2018), a shift in healthcare service provision is now required to place the focus on integrated, person-centred care, based as close to home as possible. In order to enable this, the Integrated Care Programme for the Prevention and Management of Chronic Disease (ICPCD) is supporting the national implementation of a model of integrated care for the prevention and management of chronic disease as part of the Enhanced Community Care Programme (ECC). The Model of Care for the Integrated Prevention and Management of Chronic Disease has a particular focus on preventive healthcare, early intervention and the provision of supports to live well with chronic disease. The investment in the ECC programme will be delivered on a phased basis with a view to national coverage being achieved within a two- to three- year period. Three priority areas have been identified as follows: Structural reform of healthcare delivery within the community with Community Health Networks (CHNs) becoming the basic building blocks for the organisation, management and delivery of community services across the country; Creating Specialist Ambulatory Care Hubs within the community to support primary care management of chronic disease and older people with complex needs; and, Scaling Integrated Care for Older People and Chronic Disease through the recruitment of specialist integrated care teams including Frailty at the Front Door Teams. The focus is on providing an end-to-end pathway that will reduce admissions to acute hospitals by providing access to diagnostics and specialist services in the ambulatory care hubs in a timely manner. For patients who require hospital admission, the emphasis is on minimising the hospital length of stay, with the provision of post-discharge follow up and support for people in the community and in their own homes, where required. A shared local governance structure across the local acute hospitals and the associated CHO will ensure the development of a fully integrated service and end-to-end pathway for individuals living with chronic disease. The ECC Programme is underpinned by a set of key principles including: PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING GENERAL CONDITIONS: · Employees must attend fire lectures periodically and must observe fire orders. · All accidents within the Department must be reported immediately. · Infection Control Policies must be adhered to. · In line with the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Acts 2005 and 2010 all staff must comply with all safety regulations and audits. · In line with the Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Act 2004, smoking within the Hospital Buildings is not permitted. · Hospital uniform code must be adhered to. · Provide information that meets the need of Senior Management. · To support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service. Risk Management, Infection Control, Hygiene Services and Health & Safety · The management of Risk, Infection Control, Hygiene Services and Health & Safety is the responsibility of everyone and will be achieved within a progressive, honest and open environment. · The post holder must be familiar with the necessary education, training and support to enable them to meet this responsibility. · The post holder has a duty to familiarise themselves with the relevant Organisational Policies, Procedures & Standards and attend training as appropriate in the following areas: o Continuous Quality Improvement Initiatives o Document Control Information Management Systems o Risk Management Strategy and Policies o Hygiene Related Policies, Procedures and Standards o Decontamination Code of Practice o Infection Control Policies o Safety Statement, Health & Safety Policies and Fire Procedure o Data Protection and confidentiality Policies · The post holder is responsible for ensuring that they become familiar with the requirements stated within the Risk Management Strategy and that they comply with the Group’s Risk Management Incident/Near miss reporting Policies and Procedures. · The post holder is responsible for ensuring that they comply with hygiene services requirements in your area of responsibility. Hygiene Services incorporates environment and facilities, hand hygiene, catering, cleaning, the management of laundry, waste, sharps and equipment. · The post holder must foster and support a quality improvement culture through-out your area of responsibility in relation to hygiene services. · The post holders’ responsibility for Quality & Risk Management, Hygiene Services and Health & Safety will be clarified to you in the induction process and by your line manager. · The post holder must take reasonable care for his or her own actions and the effect that these may have upon the safety of others. · The post holder must cooperate with management, attend Health & Safety related training and not undertake any task for which they have not been authorised and adequately trained. · The post holder is required to bring to the attention of a responsible person any perceived shortcoming in our safety arrangements or any defects in work equipment. · It is the post holder’s responsibility to be aware of and comply with the HSE Health Care Records Management/Integrated Discharge Planning (HCRM / IDP) Code of Practice. Informal Enquiries Nora Twomey, Assistant Director of Nursing, CUH Nora.Twomey@hse.ie 087 218 6170
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
Emergency Medical Technician
Remuneration The salary scale for the post is (as of 01/01/2024): €33,361 - €35,187 - €36,284 - €37,035 - €37,685 - €38,527 - €39,041 - €39,916 - €40,815 per year Key Working Relationships · Control Manager · Assistant Chief Ambulance Officer · Ambulance Officer Purpose of the Post The Emergency Medical Technician post is designed to provide a comprehensive and dedicated Patient Transport/Intermediate Care Service within the National Ambulance Service. Emergency Medical Technicians may be tasked occasionally to higher acuity calls. In this role, the primary purpose will be: · In advance of an EMS resource as a First Responder · Simultaneously, alongside an EMS resource as additional responders/practitioners, e.g. Cardiac Arrest · As the primary resource to low acuity calls not appropriate to Paramedic service provision, i.e. Omega Calls · In any role deemed appropriate during a Major Emergency. Principal Duties and Responsibilities Clinical/Patient Care Responsibilities 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 being called forward 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. The HSE is committed to creating a positive working environment whereby all employees inclusive of age, civil status, disability, ethnicity and race, family status, gender, membership of the Traveller community, religion and sexual orientation are respected, valued and can reach their full potential. The HSE aims to achieve this through development of an organisational culture where injustice, bias and discrimination are not tolerated. The HSE welcomes people with diverse backgrounds and offers a range of supports and resources to staff, such as those who require a reasonable accommodation at work because of a disability or long term health condition. For further information on the HSE commitment to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion, please visit the Diversity, Equality and Inclusion web page at https://www.hse.ie/eng/staff/resources/diversity/ Remuneration The salary scale for the post is (as of 01/01/2024 ): €33,361 - €35,187 - €36,284 - €37,035 - €37,685 - €38,527 - €39,041 - €39,916 - €40,815 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. The salary for this role reflects the requirements set out in the eligibility criteria and is all inclusive. Hence no other allowances, including qualification allowances, or payments are payable with the exception of premia payments associated with shift working* or unsocial hours. *Qualification for shift allowance is subject to working a recurring cycle of shifts which involve days, nights and weekend working, i.e. covering a 24/7 period
Executive Librarian
SECTION 1: THE ROLE The Cork County Library service has 25 branches and 4 mobile libraries throughout the county. This library service provides the community with a comprehensive range of material for information, study, and recreation. Ultimately user-friendly, it is there to inform, entertain, and educate. Applications are currently being sought from suitably qualified persons who wish to be considered for inclusion on a panel from which vacancies for Executive Librarian may be filled. SECTION 2: DUTIES The Executive Librarian is a professional frontline management position in Cork County Council and is assigned responsibility for the management of a public library or section within Cork County Library Service. He/She will be responsible for the management and development of library services, staff, resources and buildings and will report to the Senior Executive Librarian/ County Librarian and/or management team. The duties may include but are not limited to the following and 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: 1. General branch or other library service sections management and development; 2. Be able to lead and manage a team effectively; 3. Provide access to information; circulation control; collection development and user education; 4. Assist in the development of library policies; development programmes, plans and strategies; 5. Management of information systems and services; 6. Organising and promoting events including use of social media; 7. Prepare and manage budgets including cash management; 8. Have good knowledge and awareness of Health and Safety Legislation and Regulations, the implications for the organisation and the employee, and their application in the workplace 9. Any other duties which may be assigned from time to time. SECTION 3: ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA / QUALIFICATIONS 1. Character Each candidate must be of good character and the successful applicant may be subject to Garda Vetting prior to any appointment being confirmed. 2. Health Each Candidate must be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. 3. Education, Training, Experience etc. On the latest date for receipt of completed application forms for the office: Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: (i) hold a degree (level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications) in the area of Library and Information Studies,* (ii) have satisfactory experience of library work. *(or post graduate Diploma in the area of Library and Information Studies) 4. 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 Services Superannuation Act, 2004. A candidate who is not classified as a new entrant must be under 70 years of age. 5. Transport Holders of the office shall hold a full driving licence for Class B Vehicles and when required to do so, shall drive a motor car in the course of their duties and for this purpose the council may choose to provide a work vehicle to the successful candidate for transport purposes. 6. Required Skillset In the context of the key duties and responsibilities for the post of Executive Librarian listed above, the ideal candidate will demonstrate the following knowledge, experience, skills and competencies; • Ability to lead and manage a team effectively to achieve a common goal, ensuring strong governance standards and ethics standards are adhered to and maintained; Ability to manage deadlines and experience of prioritising tasks; • Excellent IT skills, including an understanding of the role of digital technologies in the delivery of library services, social media services and promotion; • Knowledge and understanding of the functions of a local authority and the library service including a strong understanding of the role of Executive Librarian and an awareness of current issues and strategic direction of library services; • Capable of working closely with other Council Departments and with outside agencies; • Demonstrate relevant administrative experience at a sufficiently high level; • A career record that demonstrates an ability to manage and supervise staff; • Understand the changing environment in which Cork County Council operates and be capable of adapting to change to deliver quality services to our citizens; • Strong customer service ethos and sense of commitment to delivering a quality public service; • Ability to motivate, empower and encourage staff under his/her control to achieve maximum performance; • strong interpersonal and communications skills; • Be self-motivated with ability to work on own initiative; • Ability to prepare and manage budgets; • Good knowledge and awareness of Health and Safety Legislation and Regulations, the implications for the organisation and the employee, and their application in the workplace; • Understand the role and duties of managers in safety management in the workplace. SECTION 4: COMPETENCIES A Competency Based Application form requires you to describe some of your personal achievements to date that demonstrate certain competencies (necessary skills and qualities) required for the position for which you are applying. For each competency, you are given a description of a skill or quality. You are then asked to describe a situation, from your own experience, which you think is the best example of what YOU have done which demonstrates this skill or quality. It is essential that you describe how you demonstrated the skill or quality in question. Therefore, compose your replies carefully in this section and try to structure what you write so that you give specific information about what you have done - for example, do not simply say that “X was successful”, describe exactly what you did and how you demonstrated the skill or quality in question.For each example, please include the following: a) the nature of the task, problem or objective; b) what you actually did and how you demonstrated the skill or quality (and, where appropriate, the date you demonstrated it) c) the outcome or result of the situation and your estimate of the proportion of credit you can claim for the outcome. The information you present in your application may form part of a shortlisting process and may also be used to help structure your interview, should you be invited to one. A shortlisting process may be applied based on TWO or more of the competencies and on other information you provide in your application form. Please note that, should you be called to interview, the board may look for additional examples of where you demonstrated the Knowledge, Experience, Skills and Competencies required for this post, so you should think of a number of examples of where you demonstrated each of the skills Specialist Knowledge, Expertise and Self Development • Has a clear understanding of the roles, objectives and targets of self and team and how they fit into the work of the unit and Department/Organisation and effectively communicates this to others. • Has high levels of expertise and broad Public Sector knowledge relevant to his/her area of work. • Focuses on self development, striving to improve performance. • Is proactive in keeping up to date on issues and key developments that may impact on own area, the Department and/or wider public service. • Consistently reviews own performance and sets self challenging goals and targets. • Demonstrates the required specialist knowledge for the role and an understanding of the structures within which the library service operates. Interpersonal & Communication Skills • Builds and maintains contact with colleagues and other stakeholders to assist in performing role • Acts as an effective link between staff and senior management • Encourages open and constructive discussions around work issues. • Projects conviction, gaining buy-in by outlining relevant information and selling benefits. • Treats others with diplomacy, tact, courtesy and respect, even in challenging circumstances. • Presents information clearly, concisely and confidently when speaking and in writing. • Collaborates and supports colleagues to achieve organisational goals. Management & Delivery of Results • Takes responsibility and is accountable for the delivery of agreed objectives. • Successfully manages a range of different projects and work activities at the same time. • Structures and organises their own work and others work effectively. • Is logical and pragmatic in approach, delivering the best possible results with the resources available. • Delegates work effectively, providing clear information and evidence as to what is required. • Proactively identifies areas for improvement and develops practical suggestions for their implementation. • Demonstrates enthusiasm for new developments/changing work practices and strives to implement these changes effectively. • Applies appropriate systems/processes to enable quality checking of all activities and outputs. • Practices and promotes a strong focus on delivering high quality customer service, for internal and external customers. Judgement, Analysis & Decision Making • Gathers and analyses information from relevant sources, whether financial, numerical or otherwise weighing up a range of critical factors. • Takes account of broader issues, agendas, sensitivities and related implications when making decisions. • Uses previous knowledge and experience in order to guide decisions. • Uses judgement to make sound decisions with a well reasoned rationale and stands by these. • Puts forward solutions to address problems. SECTION 5: TENURE The position is permanent and fulltime. The post is pensionable. A panel may be formed to fill this position and any vacancies for Executive Librarian which may arise during the lifetime of the panel. SECTION 6: SALARY The Salary for the post is: €53,345- €65,172 basic per annum €53,345 - €54,618 - €56,168 - €59,086 - €60,828 (Maximum); - €62,994 - (1st LSI) (after 3 years satisfactory service on the Maximum) - €65,172 (2nd LSI) (after 3 years satisfactory service on the 1st LSI). Entry point to this scale will be determined in accordance with Circulars issued by theDepartment of Housing, Planning and Local Government. In accordance with Departmental Circular letter EL 02/2011, a person who is not a serving local authority employee on or after 1st January 2011, will enter the scale for the position at a minimum point. Rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government Policy. SECTION 7: LOCATION OF POST The base for working purposes shall be the location as determined by Cork County Council. Cork County Council reserves the right to assign you to any department,premises or district in use by the Council, now or in the future. Changes in location of employment will not result in payment of disturbance money or compensation. Holders of the office shall reside in the district in which their duties are to be performed or within a reasonable distance thereof. SECTION 8: WORKING HOURS The successful candidate will be required to work 35 hours per week (5-day week) as required by the particular post. Currently this may be either Monday to Friday or Tuesday to Saturday but is subject to change. All hours worked will be subject to the provisions of the organisation of Working Time Act 1997 and Organisation of Working Time Act (Regulations) 2001. The successful candidate will be required to work hours outside of normal working hours as required by his/her immediate Supervisor
Bookkeepers
Ifac is a top ten professional services firm operating from thirty locations across Ireland. We provide a range of services including accounting, tax planning, specialist business advisory, and investment services to farming, food, and agribusinesses. We are seeking experienced Bookkeepers for the following areas: The Role: This is a part-time position with flexible hours, operating through a self-employed contract, working from home and/or clients’ business premises. The Candidate: The successful candidate will have; · The ability to work independently. · Excellent time-management skills necessary for achieving deadlines. · Excellent communications skills. · Data inputting and bookkeeping experience including VAT. · Ability to manage a bookkeeping service for a portfolio of clients. · Excellent IT skills. · Knowledge of the Agribusiness structure/ operations would be an advantage.
