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Please note: Informal Enquiries Dietitian Manager Mairead Aherne - Kildare, West Wicklow Email: mairead.aherne@hse.ie Tel: 087 9683015 ICPOP Operational Lead Gillian Dempsey – Kildare West Wicklow Email: Gillian.dempsey2@hse.ie Tel: 087 7170575 Dietitian Manager Shauna Clarke – Dublin West Email shauna.clarke@hse.ie Tel: 087 -4521636 Dietitian Manager Claire Ramsay - Dublin South West, Dublin South City Email claire.ramsay@hse.ie Tel: 0871382731 Location of Post There are several permanent and whole-time/part-time posts available within Dublin South, Kildare and West Wicklow at this time Post 1: Senior Dietitian, Clondalkin Community Healthcare Network (1WTE) DT114409 Post 2: Senior Dietitian, Integrated Care Program for Older Persons (ICPOP) – (Part time -0.5WTE)– Ref DT115558 – initial base St Marys Hospital, Craddockstown Road, Naas, Co Kildare The specific locations of these posts will be confirmed at expression of interest stage. A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled Purpose of the Post To develop and provide a nutrition and dietetic service to the client population according to identified and prioritised needs. The Senior Dietitian will: · Provide a specialist nutrition and dietetic service specifically for clients in the Primary Care Community Services/ICPOP in DSKWW. · Provide a specialist nutrition and dietetic service for the designated division they are employed; Primary Care/Older Persons or Health and Wellbeing · Be a resource and provide expert opinion, advice, training and guidance to dietetic colleagues and other health care professionals (including students) within the. designated division they are employed; Primary Care/Older Persons or Health and Wellbeing · Participate in the strategic direction of the Nutrition & Dietetic Service to clients in the HSE as part of the designated division they are employed; Primary Care/Older Persons or Health and Wellbeing in conjunction with the Dietitian Manager and all relevant agencies and stakeholders within the CHO
Care Support Worker
Job Opportunity Role: Care Support Workers Contract Type: Permanent Part Time Contract Hours: 3x29 Contracts Cheshire Service: East Leinster Services Address: Rathmichael Area – South Dublin We are seeking applications from energetic and enthusiastic individuals to join our team for the above position. Candidates must be highly motivated, creative, and experienced with a passion for engaging with the people we support daily. About Cheshire Ireland Cheshire Ireland provides quality services to adults with physical, sensory, and neurological disabilities at a medium and high level of need. More information on our organisation can be found at https://www.cheshire.ie/ What we do We provide individualised supports for people to meet their physical, psychological, and social care needs in an environment that encourages independence and promotes their rights and well-being. Our services provide a friendly, cooperative, and positive working environment within busy residential and community services. The right candidate will share our values and will be passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of the people we support. How we work Our services are based on clear principles of supporting people “one person at a time”. As a member of the team, you will be committed to high quality rights-based, person-centred service delivery, be willing to embrace change and help foster a culture of continuous improvement. What you will do You will support people with all aspects of their daily lives as per their individual needs and in accordance with their evolving personal plans to support them to live their best possible lives. You will be required to establish and maintain relationships with the people we support that are based on respect and equality and that promote their rights and independence. It is critical that when undertaking your work that you do so in a manner that is consistent with Cheshire Ireland’s values, operating ethos, and standards. Who we are looking for: Hold or be in the process of undertaking a minimum of QQI Level 5 in Healthcare Support or a minimum of QQI Level 6 Social Care or a Nursing qualification. Have experience in supporting people with disabilities. Hold or be working towards gaining a Full Manual Driving license and willingness to drive for work. Desire for personal and professional development. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written. Eligibility to work in Ireland is essential. Good Standard of verbal and written English. Computer literate (experience with online care management systems an advantage). Personal integrity and trustworthiness. Positive attitude. Willing to embrace change and is committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and learning throughout the service. Committed to the principles of rights-based, person-centred services. Candidates who have experience and no qualifications may be hired if they are willing to undertake and complete QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support within two years of the commencement of their role. Why work for us Flexibility in working hours. €15.91to €18.49 Depending on Experience. Premiums paid on unsocial hours. Career opportunities. Induction and ongoing training via Cheshire Academy. Free onsite Parking. Benefits Sick pay benefit. Company Pension Scheme. Maternity benefit. Bike/Cycle to work scheme Employee assistance programme. Death in Service benefit for pension members. Employee Referral Scheme QQI Training Program. Welcome packs. Employee discounts. Closing Date: 15th of July 2025 @5pm Apply by clicking on the QR Code Cheshire Ireland is an equal opportunity employer. All successful candidates will be subject to vetting by the Garda National Vetting Bureau www.cheshire.ie Company Reg No: 20165 Reg Charity No: CHY 5484 Charities Regulator No: 20008321
Sales Advisor
As a Sales Advisor , you will play a crucial role in supporting the in-store operations by ensuring stock levels are managed effectively and efficiently. You will help keep the stockroom organised, maintain stock accuracy, and assist in the replenishment of the shop floor to meet customer demand. Benefits CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Qualified Gym & Swimming Pool Staff
Gym & Pool staff - Arena Health & Fitness Club Now under the FBD management, we are delighted to be recruiting for experienced full time and part time Leisure Specialiststo join our highly successful and award-winning hotel club at our 4* Grand Hotel, Malahide. We are ideally looking for a candidate who wants to help build a personal training clientele, and who wants to work in a proactive club where personal attention is a must. If you are enthusiastic and enjoy working within a team but have the initiative to work alone, want to be given time with your clients not just for sales, we would be delighted to hear more about you! Minimum Job Requirements: • REPS registered Desirable: •Previous experience of working in a club environment and teaching a wide variety of classes - would be an advantage •Hold a current RLSS/IWS National Pool Lifeguard qualification - would be an advantage •Have a nationally recognised gym qualification (Ncef/Ncehs or equivalent) min Level 3, level 4- would be an advantage Perks of joining the team: We have a very friendly and helpful team and we hope you will fit right into our family. We provide: · Excellent working conditions and state of the art facilities. · Complementary parking on site. · Staff recognition & awards · Family and Friends discounted rates across FBD Group & 15% Affinity Discount on Car & Home Insurance · TaxSaver Scheme & Bike to Work Scheme. · Cash Saving Scheme · 'Refer a friend' scheme
Social Care Worker
JOB ADVERTISEMENT APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION: SOCIAL CARE WORKER- TEES Day Service Locations: Dublin 7 and 15 PERMANENT PART-TIME CONTRACT of 35 HRS PER WEEK Salary: €39,951 -€56,089 (*LSI) *Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience and pro-rated for hours of work. Essential: · Level 7 or higher in a CORU recognised Social Care Qualification – list of which can be found at this link: https://coru.ie/health-and-social-care-professionals/education/approved-qualifications/social-care-workers/ Desirable: · Experience working within the area of intellectual disability. · To have experience supporting a person who experiences behaviours of concern. · To adopt a holistic and person centre approach to your role to ensure people are supported to live their best lives. · To have knowledge of New Directions. · Willingness to support persons to develop skills and competencies around identified areas of interest and learning. · Full clean Manual driving licence & to drive service vehicle Applicants should possess Level 1 behavioural competencies of Avista competency framework. Ref 80787 Why work with us? Please submit a CV as application via our website careers section at: https://www.rezoomo.com/company/avista/ Informal enquiries to Louise Kelly 087 2030423 or Elaine Doyle 087 1093968 This is an ongoing recruitment campaign to fill active vacancies and to create a panel for future vacancies. Avista is an equal opportunities employer
Dskww/ / Occupational Therapist, Senior Supplementary
Informal Enquiries Berneen Laycock, VIII Operational Lead ICPOP Phone No : 087 4424524 Email : Berneen.laycock1@hse.ie Jennifer McCullagh, Occupational Therapy Manager in Charge III Phone No : 087 7450620 Email : jennifer.mccullagh@hse.ie Bridin Carey, Occupational Therapy Manager in Charge III Phone No : 086 0269703 Email : bridin.carey@hse.ie Location of Post The location of this post will be confirmed at Job Offer stage. A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. Details of Service Dublin South, Kildare and West Wicklow consists of 14 primary care networks. Each Network has Primary Care Teams who provide multidisciplinary services to distinct populations. These teams are based in Primary Care Centres located within the populations they serve Occupational therapists provide services to clients of all ages who live within the catchment area. Occupational therapists are key members of the primary care team and have opportunities to participate in integrated care in collaboration with our acute partners, voluntary agencies and community services across the CHO. The OT will be supported at all times by an experienced OT manager who will provide structured supervision, mentoring and clinical governance. The Occupational Therapy manager will support engagement in continuous professional development and opportunities for engagement in quality improvement initiatives. Primary Care Occupational Therapy Adult The model of service is mainly home based with interventions provided including falls prevention, cognitive rehabilitation, community skills training and self-care reablement. Occupational therapists also provide clinic-based services such as lifestyle redesign groups, health promotion groups, assistive technology training, complex seating assessments and upper limb rehabilitation. The primary focus is on helping the client to achieve their maximum potential in the areas of functional participation, health promotion and occupational wellness. Primary Care Occupational Therapy Paediatrics Occupational therapy is provided to children aged 0 – 18 years on a referral basis. The primary focus is to support children meet their maximum potential, through appropriate assessment and goal directed interventions. The model of service is clinic based and/or school based. Both individual and group interventions are provided as appropriate to best meet the child’s needs. Paediatric occupational therapy interventions are evidence based and could include fine and gross motor skills training, handwriting and sensory integration programmes. The occupational therapist would be expected to liaise with the Children’s Disability Network Teams (CDNT) and Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) to ensure the needs of the children who live in the area are best met. The occupational therapist provides child centred interventions with all treatment planning based on the individual needs and goals of the child and their family. Integrated Care for Older Persons Senior Occupational Therapist (linked with Tallaght University Hospital, St James University Hospital, Naas General Hospital): The senior occupational therapist on the integrated older person’s service will work alongside a specialist multidisciplinary service primarily targeting and managing the complex care needs of the older person with multiple co-morbidities across a continuum of care. The overall aims of the service are to develop a person-centred care planning approach that supports robust and timely communication across care settings. You will work to reduce Emergency Department (ED) attendance through the development of care pathways that support GPs and others in assessment of older people with escalating care needs. You will provide support and education to the older person, carers and healthcare professionals. The post holder will be based in the community working closely with our acute hospital colleagues across Frailty @ the Front Door teams and other Older Persons services in the acute sector, primary care, community care and with our voluntary colleagues.
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 2023. Enable Ireland, as an equal opportunities employer, proudly maintains a Bronze 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 teams in CHO6, Dublin South, currently based in Sandymount and Leopardstown. Leopardstown Our Leopardstown office is ideally situated within a HSE building at Leopardstown Shopping Centre, offering excellent connectivity, convenience, and a vibrant working environment. Located directly on the Luas Green Line and just minutes from the M50, it ensures easy access for commuters from across the city and beyond. The shopping centre offers a range of amenities including Dunnes Stores, coffee shops like Vanilla Pod and Costa, ample parking, a pharmacy, and dry cleaning services among other retailers, making it a practical and attractive location for staff. Sandymount Our Sandymount office is located in a vibrant seaside village with a welcoming community feel. Just a short walk from Sandymount Strand, the village offers a great mix of cafes, restaurants, and local shops, including a Tesco for convenience. The office is served by the DART commuter train and central bus routes, making it easily commutable from the city and surrounding areas. Contract Type: Permanent, full and part time contracts. Salary Scale: €57,771 – €68,385 pro rata per annum. Salary scales are subject to LSI’s (Long Service Increments). This pay scale is subject to increases in 2025 in accordance with the recent WRC agreement towards enhanced pay adjustments in Section 39 organisations. Annual Leave Entitlement: 33 days per annum. Overview of the Post: To work as a senior member of the interdisciplinary team providing services to children and families within the region. The post holder will be responsible for the provision of an occupational therapy supports to an assigned caseload which may include children and their families on the community team and/or an assigned special school team. This will include assessment diagnostics and intervention, clinical and performance supervision and ongoing service delivery to children with a range of disabilities attending our service. Services are provided to children aged 0 – 18 years with physical, sensory, and/or learning disabilities, and/or developmental delay. Overview of Duties & Responsibilities: Please download the job description for this post to view a full list of duties. The successful candidate will have: Essential Criteria: Candidates for appointment must: 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: 09/07/2025 Interview date for successful application: 21/07/2025 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
Dskww/ / Social Worker Senior Medical
CV’s will NOT be accepted. · All correspondence will be via Rezoomo. Informal Enquiries Name: Gillian Dempsey Role: KWW ICPOP Operational Lead Email : gillian.dempsey2@hse.ie Phone : 0877170575 Name: Ann Crawford Role: Principal Social Worker, Dublin West, Kildare West Wicklow, Dublin South, Kildare West Wicklow Community Healthcare Email: ann.crawford1@hse.ie Phone : 086-7810201 Location of Post There is currently one permanent whole-time vacancy available in Kildare West Wicklow Integrated Care Team for Older Persons. Initial base: St. Mary’s Community Services building, Craddockstown Road Naas, Co Kildare. A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration in ICPOP or other Older Persons Services may be filled. Purpose of the Post The purpose of the post is to manage the provision of a social work service within a trans /multi-disciplinary context and in so doing, ensuring a person centred service to individuals and families. Details of the Service A significant programme of reform is underway in Services for Older Persons and Chronic Disease supported by the strategic direction set out under Sláintecare (2017), the Enhanced Community Care (ECC) business case (2019), HSE Corporate Plan (2020), National Service Plan (2021) and the National Clinical Programmes. The Enhanced Community Care Reform Programme (ECC) is focused on the transformation of community care with an emphasis on establishing Community Health Networks and Specialist Community Teams working within Ambulatory Community Hubs. These plan and organise services for a defined population, enable integrated care to be implemented, shifting the focus away from acute hospitals towards a new model of specialist care in the community. The redesign of services allow new pathways to be developed between hospitals, community services, primary care, health & wellbeing and voluntary sectors to develop new networks of care for Older People and people with Chronic Disease. The Integrated Care Programme for Older Persons (ICPOP) is a specialist transdisciplinary service primarily targeting and managing the complex care needs of the older person with multiple co-morbidities across a continuum of care. The development of an Early Supported Discharge team as part of the ICPOP team aims to support and facilitate Early Supported Discharge of Older persons in the Kildare West Wicklow area The overall aims of the service are to: · Support and facilitate Early Supported Discharge of Older People with complex needs to the community setting. · Provide a specialist geriatric opinion using a trans-disciplinary approach to support older people with complex care needs. · Develop a person-centred care planning approach that supports robust and timely communication across care settings. · Support appropriate and timely reduction of Emergency Department (ED) attendance through the development of care pathways that support GPs and others in assessment of older people with escalating care needs. · Provide support and education to the older person, carers and healthcare professionals.
Senior Occupational Therapist, Teiripeoir Gairme, Sinsearach
*Please note CVs will not be accepted please complete application form and upload via Rezoomo.* Job Title and Grade Temporary Occupational Therapist Senior Grade Teiripeoir Gairme, Sinsearach (Grade Code: 3301) Campaign Reference SCH/048/2025 Closing Date for submission of Application Forms Friday 11th July 2025 @17:00 hrs Please note CVs will not be accepted please complete application form and upload via Rezoomo . Proposed Interview Date (s) Proposed interview dates will be indicated at a later stage. Please note you may be called forward for interview at short notice . Remuneration The Salary Scale (as at 01/03/2025) for the post is: €63,279 ,€64,629, €66,021, €67,399, €68,779, €70,231, €71,760, €73,285, €74,509 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. There is no overtime or allowances associated with this post Informal Enquiries: Occupational Therapy Manager email: Sarah.kennedy7 @hse.ie Phone 01-2115119 Taking up Appointment A start date will be indicated at job offer stage. Location of Post St. Columcille’s Hospital, Loughlinstown, Co Dublin Ospidéal Cholm Cille, Bóthar Bhré, Baile Uí Lachnáin, Co. Bhaile Átha Cliath There is currently one Temporary Specified Purpose 1WTE Senior Occupational Therapist vacancy available in St. Columcille’s Hospital A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for St. Columcille’s Hospitalfrom which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. Purpose of the Post To work in conjunction with other team members in co-ordinating and developing the 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. Principal Duties and Responsibilities Professional / Clinical The Senior Occupational Therapist will: · Be responsible for the maintenance of standards of practice of self and staff appointed to clinical / designated area(s) · Be responsible for managing own caseload and for assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of treatment programmes for service users according to service standards · Participate in the integrated discharge planning process in line with the HSE Code of Practice · Be responsible for the day-to-day running of a designated service area(s) by supervising staff, prioritising and allocating work and promoting positive staff morale and team working in conjunction with the Occupational Therapist Manager · In conjunction with the Occupational Therapist Manager lead service planning by anticipating the changing needs of the service and service users · Foster and maintain professional working relationships with colleagues, front line managers, and other healthcare personnel in the team · Ensure the quality of documentation of all assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, reports and discharge summaries are in accordance with local service and professional standards · Communicate verbally and / or in writing results of assessments, treatment / intervention programmes and recommendations to the team and relevant others in accordance with service policy · Participate in teams as appropriate, communicating and working in co-operation with other team members · Attend clinics, review meetings, team meetings, case conferences, ward rounds etc. as designated by the Occupational Therapist Manager · Ensure that staff in the designated service area(s) arrange and carry out duties in a timely manner, within settings appropriate to service users needs, and in line with local policy/guidelines · Be responsible for adhering to existing standards and protocols and for leading out on the development and maintenance of standards / strategies for quality improvement and outcome measurement · Seek advice and assistance with any assigned duties in line with principles of evidence based practice and clinical governance · Ensure that professional standards are maintained in relation to confidentiality, ethics and legislation · Operate within the scope of Occupational Therapy practice within Ireland and in accordance with local guidelines Education and Training The Senior Occupational Therapist will: · Participate in mandatory training programmes · Participate in continuing professional development including in-service training, attending and presenting at conferences / courses relevant to practice, contributing to research etc. as agreed by the Occupational Therapist Manager · Engage in professional clinical Occupational Therapist supervision with the Occupational Therapist Manager · Engage in peer support with Senior Occupational Therapist colleagues · Participate in performance review with the Occupational Therapist Manager · Manage, participate and play a key role in the practice education of student therapists. Take part in teaching / training / supervision of other Occupational Therapy and non-Occupational Therapy staff / students and attend practice educator courses as appropriate · Ensure newly qualified therapists have adequate induction and clinical supervision and assist in implementing annual staff development and performance review Health & Safety The Senior Occupational Therapist will: · Promote a safe working environment in accordance with Health and Safety legislation · Be aware of and implement agreed policies, procedures and safe professional practice by adhering to relevant legislation, regulations and standards · Actively participate in risk management issues, identify risks and take responsibility for appropriate action · Report any adverse incidents in accordance with organisational guidelines Administrative The Senior Occupational Therapist will: · Be responsible for the co-ordination and delivery of service in designated area(s) · Review and allocate resources within the designated area, in collaboration with the Occupational Therapist Manager and relevant others · Promote good working practice and uniformity of standards of best practice · Promote quality by reviewing and evaluating the Occupational Therapy service regularly, identifying changing needs and opportunities to improve services, in collaboration with the Occupational Therapist Manager and relevant others · Develop and implement service / business plans, quality initiatives, audits etc. and report on outcomes in collaboration with the Occupational Therapist Manager · Collect and evaluate data about the service user group and demonstrate the achievement of the objectives of the service · Oversee the upkeep of accurate records in line with best clinical governance, organisational requirements and the Freedom of Information Act, and render reports and other information / statistics as required · Represent the department / team at meetings and conferences as appropriate · Liaise with the Occupational Therapist Manager regarding the needs, interests and views of Occupational Therapy staff · Promote good team working, and a culture that values diversity · Participate in the management of Occupational Therapy stock and equipment in conjunction with the Occupational Therapist Manager · Engage in IT developments as they apply to service user and service administration · Keep up to date with developments within the organisation and the Irish Health Service · Perform such other duties appropriate to the office as may be assigned by the Occupational Therapist Manager 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. Eligibility Criteria Qualifications and/ or experience 1. Statutory Registration Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc (a) Candidates for appointment must: (i) Be registered on the Occupational Therapists Register maintained by the Occupational Therapists Registration Board at CORU. Or (ii) Applicants who satisfy the conditions set out in Section 91 of the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005, (see note 1 below*), must submit proof of application for registration with the Occupational Therapists Registration Board at CORU. The acceptable proof is correspondence from the Occupational Therapists Registration Board at CORU confirming their application for registration as a Section 91 applicant. And (iii) Have three years full time (or an aggregate of three years) post qualification clinical experience. And (iv) Have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and professional ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office. 2. Annual registration (i) Practitioners must maintain annual registration on Occupational Therapists Register maintained by the Occupational Therapists Registration Board at CORU And (ii) Confirm annual registration with CORU to the HSE by way of the annual Patient Safety Assurance Certificate (PSAC) 3. Age Age restriction shall only apply to a candidate where s/he is not classified as a new entrant (within the meaning of the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 2004). A candidate who is not classified as a new entrant must be under 65 years of age on the first day of the month in which the latest date for receiving completed application forms for the office occurs. 4. Health Candidates for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. 5. Character Candidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character. Note 1*: Section 91 candidates are individuals who qualified before the 31st March 2015 and have been engaged in the practice of the profession in the Republic of Ireland for a minimum of 2 years fulltime (or an aggregate of 2 years fulltime), between 31st March 2010 and 30th March 2015. Post specific requirements, additional qualification and/ or experience Experience completing seating assessments and interventions is highly desirable. Experience working in an acute hospital setting is highly desirable. Experience working with persons with dementia or cognitive impairment is highly desirable. Experience working in a Frailty Team, with experience of Falls, & Cognitive Assessments and Interventions is highly desirable. Other requirements specific to the post Further requirements may be outlined at the “expression of interest” stage of the recruitment process e.g. access to appropriate transport in order to fulfil the requirements of the role, fluency in Irish, etc. Skills, competencies and/or knowledge · Demonstrate clinical knowledge, clinical reasoning skills and evidence based practice appropriate to carrying out the duties and responsibilities of the role in line with relevant legislation and standards. · Demonstrate an appropriate level of understanding of the Occupational Therapy process, the underpinning theory and its application to the role · Demonstrate evidence of having applied / used appropriate assessment tools and treatments and a knowledge of the implications of outcomes to service users · Demonstrate the ability to lead on planning and managing the delivery of an optimum service in an effective and resourceful manner · Demonstrate ability to take initiative and to be appropriately self-directed · Demonstrate the ability to effectively evaluate information and make appropriate decisions · Demonstrate a commitment to and the ability to lead on the delivery of a high quality, person centred service · Demonstrate an ability to manage and develop self and others in a working environment · Demonstrate the ability to work independently as well as part of a team · Display effective communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to collaborate with colleagues, families, carers, etc. · Demonstrate the ability to follow line management directions appropriately and to utilise supervision effectively · Demonstrate evidence of commitment to continuing professional development · Demonstrate a command of the English language so as to effectively carry out the duties and responsibilities of the role · Demonstrate a willingness to engage and develop IT skills relevant to the role 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. Code of Practice The Health Service Executive will run this campaign in compliance with the Code of Practice prepared by the Commission for Public Service Appointments (CPSA). The Code of Practice sets out how the core principles of probity, merit, equity and fairness might be applied on a principle basis. The Codes also specifies the responsibilities placed on candidates, feedback facilities for candidates on matters relating to their application, when requested, and outlines procedures in relation to requests for a review of the recruitment and selection process, and review in relation to allegations of a breach of the Code of Practice. Additional information on the HSE’s review process is available in the document posted with each vacancy entitled “Code Of Practice, Information For Candidates”. Codes of Practice are published by the CPSA and are available on www.hse.ie/eng/staff/jobs/code_of_practice in the document posted with each vacancy entitled “Code of Practice, Information For Candidates” or on www.cpsa-online.ie . The reform programme outlined for the Health Services may impact on this role and as structures change the job description may be reviewed. This job description is a guide to the general range of duties assigned to the post holder. It is intended to be neither definitive nor restrictive and is subject to periodic review with the employee concerned. Terms and Conditions of Employment Occupational Therapist Senior Grade Tenure The current vacancy available is Specified Purpose and whole time. The posts are pensionable. A panel may be created from which permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part time duration may be filled. The tenure of these posts will be indicated at “expression of interest” stage. Appointment as an employee of the Health Service Executive is governed by the Health Act 2004 and the Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointment) Act 2004. Remuneration The Salary Scale (as at 01/03/2025) for the post is: €63,279 ,€64,629, €66,021, €67,399, €68,779, €70,231, €71,760, €73,285, €74,509 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. There is no overtime or allowances associated with this post Working Week The standard working week applying to the post is 35 hours per week HSE Circular 003-2009 “Matching Working Patterns to Service Needs (Extended Working Day / Week Arrangements); Framework for Implementation of Clause 30.4 of Towards 2016” applies. Under the terms of this circular, all new entrants and staff appointed to promotional posts from Dec 16th 2008 will be required to work agreed roster / on call arrangements as advised by their line manager. Contracted hours of work are liable to change between the hours of 8am-8pm over seven days to meet the requirements for extended day services in accordance with the terms of the Framework Agreement (Implementation of Clause 30.4 of Towards 2016). Annual Leave The annual leave associated with the post will be agreed at the time of job offer. Superannuation This is a pensionable position with the HSE. The successful candidate will upon appointment become a member of the appropriate pension scheme. Pension scheme membership will be notified within the contract of employment. Members of pre-existing pension schemes who transferred to the HSE on the 01st January 2005 pursuant to Section 60 of the Health Act 2004 are entitled to superannuation benefit terms under the HSE Scheme which are no less favourable to those which they were entitled to at 31st December 2004 Probation Every appointment of a person who is not already a permanent officer of the Health Service Executive or of a Local Authority shall be subject to a probationary period of 12 months as stipulated in the Department of Health Circular No.10/71. Protection of Persons Reporting Child Abuse Act 1998 As this post is one of those designated under the Protection of Persons Reporting Child Abuse Act 1998, appointment to this post appoints one as a designated officer in accordance with Section 2 of the Act. You will remain a designated officer for the duration of your appointment to your current post or for the duration of your appointment to such other post as is included in the categories specified in the Ministerial Direction. You will receive full information on your responsibilities under the Act on appointment. Infection Control Have a working knowledge of 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. Health & Safety It is the responsibility of line managers to ensure that the management of safety, health and welfare is successfully integrated into all activities undertaken within their area of responsibility, so far as is reasonably practicable. Line managers are named and roles and responsibilities detailed in the relevant Site Specific Safety Statement (SSSS). Key responsibilities include: · Developing a SSSS for the department/service[1], as applicable, based on the identification of hazards and the assessment of risks, and reviewing/updating same on a regular basis (at least annually) and in the event of any significant change in the work activity or place of work. · Ensuring that Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) is integrated into day-to-day business, providing Systems Of Work (SOW) that are planned, organised, performed, maintained and revised as appropriate, and ensuring that all safety related records are maintained and available for inspection. · Consulting and communicating with staff and safety representatives on OSH matters. · Ensuring a training needs assessment (TNA) is undertaken for employees, facilitating their attendance at statutory OSH training, and ensuring records are maintained for each employee. · Ensuring that all incidents occurring within the relevant department/service are appropriately managed and investigated in accordance with HSE procedures[2]. · Seeking advice from health and safety professionals through the National Health and Safety Function Helpdesk as appropriate. · Reviewing the health and safety performance of the ward/department/service and staff through, respectively, local audit and performance achievement meetings for example. Note : Detailed roles and responsibilities of Line Managers are outlined in local SSSS. Ethics in Public Office 1995 and 2001 Positions remunerated at or above the minimum point of the Grade VIII salary scale (€ 65,812 as at 01.04.2017) Positions remunerated at or above the minimum point of the Grade VIII salary scale (€ 65,812 as at 01.04.2017) are designated positions under Section 18 of the Ethics in Public Office Act 1995. Any person appointed to a designated position must comply with the requirements of the Ethics in Public Office Acts 1995 and 2001 as outlined below; A) In accordance with Section 18 of the Ethics in Public Office Act 1995, a person holding such a post is required to prepare and furnish an annual statement of any interests which could materially influence the performance of the official functions of the post. This annual statement of interest should be submitted to the Chief Executive Officer not later than 31st January in the following year. B) In addition to the annual statement, a person holding such a post is required, whenever they are performing a function as an employee of the HSE and have actual knowledge, or a connected person, has a material interest in a matter to which the function relates, provide at the time a statement of the facts of that interest. A person holding such a post should provide such statement to the Chief Executive Officer. The function in question cannot be performed unless there are compelling reasons to do so and, if this is the case, those compelling reasons must be stated in writing and must be provided to the Chief Executive Officer. C) A person holding such a post is required under the Ethics in Public Office Acts 1995 and 2001 to act in accordance with any guidelines or advice published or given by the Standards in Public Office Commission. Guidelines for public servants on compliance with the provisions of the Ethics in Public Office Acts 1995 and 2001 are available on the Standards Commission’s website http://www.sipo.gov.ie/ [1] A template SSSS and guidelines are available on the National Health and Safety Function/H&S web-pages [2] See link on health and safety web-pages to latest Incident Management Policy
Senior Occupational Therapist
Avista is a dynamic disability service providing clinical supports and residential services to children with complex disability needs and their families. We have 3 network teams in Blanchardstown, Blakestown & Cabra. You will be joining dynamic, family centred, interdisciplinary teams with excellent access to supervision and support from the team. The successful candidates will be required to work as part of an Interdisciplinary Team that provide services to children and young people aged 0-18 years of age. The candidates will work in partnership with families within a family centred model JOB ADVERTISEMENT APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION: SENIOR OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST CHILDREN’S SERVICES, DUBLIN Cabra CDNT and aligned to the special school ST. VINCENTS SPECIAL SCHOOL/ SCHOOL FOR DEAF PERMAMANENT FULL-TIME CONTRACT & PERMANENT PART-TIME CONTRACT Salary: €63,279-€74,509 *Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience and pro-rated for hours of work. Essential : · A BSc in Occupational Therapy or an equivalent CORU registered Occupational Therapy qualification. · Up to date CORU registration. · At least 3 years post qualification experience. · Must be eligible to work in the Republic of Ireland. · Full Clean Driving licence and use of a car. Ref: 82059 Why work with us? Excellent Career Progression Opportunities. Supportive and innovative working environment. Comprehensive Pension Scheme. Generous annual leave entitlement. Free onsite car parking. Paid Maternity Leave & Sick Pay scheme. Bike to work Scheme. Tax Saver Travel Scheme. Please submit a Cover letter and CV as application via our website careers section at: https://www.rezoomo.com/company/avista/ Informal enquiries to Vivienne Finn, CDNM Cabra, email: vivienne.finn@avistaclg.ie Closing date for receipt of applications 17th June 2025. “A panel may be formed from which current and future vacancies across the 3 CDNT's may be filled .” Avista reserves the right to close the competition early should a sufficient number of applications be received. Avista is an equal opportunities employer.
