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About Us Bar One Racing is a home grown success story which has moved from a family run business to one of Ireland’s leading bookmakers. Beginning with our CEO Barney O’ Hare and his love of all things horses and racing Bar One Racing has grown from strength to strength. Our business began in the town of Dundalk and now reaches all across Ireland with almost 50 stores. We pride ourselves on our amiable and relaxed atmosphere where both our customers and team members come together to discuss all of their favourite sports. Bar One Racing is a fast paced, exciting place to work where no two days are the same. As we continue to grow we would love to take you along on our journey to the top. About the Job Our in store team are the life and soul of our business. You are the face of Bar One Racing and our representative in every interaction with our customers. The job will involve speaking to our customers, understanding their needs and processing their dockets and processing of payments as well as providing top class customer service which make our customers want to return and see you again. Your tasks will include: Click Apply Now to submit your CV & Cover Note today! Don't have a current CV? Click HERE to view the JobAlert.ie CV templates
G - Medical Scientist, Staff Grade, University Hospitals
Campaign Reference Number & Job Title: Medical Scientist, Staff Grade (Immunology) G6264 Grade Code: 3875 Counties: Galway Hse Area: HSE West Saolta University Health Care Group Staff Category: Health & Social Care Professionals Contract Type: Permanent, Whole time/ Part-Time Internal/External: External Proposed Interview Dates: Interviews will be held as soon as possible after closing date. Candidates will normally be given at least one weeks' notice of interview. The timescale may be reduced in exceptional circumstances Informal Enquiries: Arthur McQuaid, Chief Medical Scientist, GUH Tel: 091 544587 or Email: arthur.mcquaid@hse.ie Closing Date: 10.00am on 30th March 2023 Location of Post Immunology Department, Galway University Hospitals There are two vacancies available: A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Medical Scientist, Staff Grade (Immunology), Galway University Hospitals from which current and future permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. Application Details Applications must be submitted via Rezoomo only. Applications received any other way will not be accepted. There will be no exceptions. Post Specific Related Information Please download and submit application form for this exciting role through the Rezoomo website (Using Google Chrome) ***CV's not accepted for this campaign*** For Eligibility Criteria and further information on this post, please view the attached job specification available
Administrator
The Role: The Administrator will be responsible for providing a high-level of administrative support to an assigned team, through a number of key activities including; general admin, data input, phone and email enquiries, diary management, arranging meetings, data collation and analysis and preparing reports and presentations. Main Duties and Responsibilities: • Provide administrative support to ensure the efficient operation of assigned team • Create correspondence and documents and maintain records, spreadsheets and databases using a variety of software packages, such as Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Access • Support the preparation of weekly, monthly and quarterly reports to inform internal and external stakeholders and quality check same • Book rooms and conference facilities as required • Attend meetings, take minutes and keep notes as required • Support invoicing and procurement activities • Support inventory management - order and maintain required equipment • Support Time and Attendance Management • Provide support to the training team • Support the vacancy management process • Liaise with staff in other departments and with external contacts • Take part in project work as required • Maintain and update filing systems • Perform other duties as required from time to time Knowledge, Skills and Experience: • Minimum of 1-year relevant experience • Third level qualification in a relevant field or equivalent work experience • Computer literate with experience using Microsoft Office software (Office, Word, Excel, and Outlook), and SharePoint • Experience in managing large amounts of information/data from multiple sources • Strong organisation skills with an ability to multitask • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Oracle experience an advantage • Ability to drive continuous process improvements – identifying opportunities, generating ideas, and recommending and implementing solutions • Ability to: ▪ Develop relationships to accomplish team goals ▪ Manage own work ▪ Deliver quality work, in a timely manner Salary: €27,231 - €40,847 per year
Senior Medical Officer
Principal Duties and Responsibilities The Senior Medical Officer will support the Area Director of Public Health/Director of Public Health and Public Health colleagues in carrying out specific functions designated by the Director or as appropriate to the office which include the following: Professional/Clinical · Undertake duties appropriate to the post in relation to prevention, investigation, surveillance and control of infectious diseases as per Infectious Disease Regulations 1981 as amended (on the advice of a M.O.H). · Participate with others in environment and health investigation, surveillance and control. · Develop a detailed knowledge of, and participate in the assessment of need for, relevant area / client groups. · Participate with the Public Health Team and other health professionals in implementing targets and plans for the Department, also contributing to service planning processes. · Participate with the Public Health Team in the promotion of health and well-being. · Co-operate and liaise with persons and organisations providing health or social services in the area. · Support and guide the Health Protection Nursing Team. · Participate in health service research, assist in studies and participate in development of health information systems. · Carry out such statutory functions that may be assigned to the SMO. · Provide cover for SMO colleagues as and when required and for Specialists in Public Health Medicine in their absence when appropriate. · Provide advice and guidance in response to queries from other health care professionals and/or the public in matters pertaining to public health. · Provide support in the delivery of public health training and education programmes. · Perform other duties/ functions appropriate to the post at the request of the Area Director of Public Health/Director of Public Health. Education & Training · Participate in continuing professional development. · Undertake clinical audit · Work with the Area Director of Public Health/Director of Public Health and other staff in the Department of Public Health to foster a positive learning environment. · Participate in on-going training programmes as required and as appropriate. Risk, Health & Safety · 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 · As a mandated person under the Children First Act 2015 you will have a legal obligation to report child protection concerns at or above a defined threshold to TUSLA & to assist Tusla, if requested, in assessing a concern which has been the subject of a mandated report. · As this post is one of those designated under the Protection for 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. Management · Participate in the development and implementation of targets and plans for the Department of Public Health and help review progress and performance against those targets. · Participate in and co-operate with the development of appropriate information systems and information technology systems relevant to the provision of community medical services within the care group. · To act as spokesperson for the Organisation as required. · Demonstrate pro-active commitment to all communications with internal and external stakeholders. · Have a working knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply to the role for example, Standards for Healthcare, National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections, Hygiene Standards etc. and comply with associated HSE protocols for implementing and maintaining these standards as appropriate to the role. · To support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service. The above Job Specification is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. Eligibility Criteria Qualifications and/ or experience Candidates must have at the latest date of application: Professional Qualifications, Experience etc. a) Be a medical practitioner who is registered other than provisionally or temporarily in the Register of Medical Practitioners for Ireland or is entitled to be so registered. b) Possess a Masters in Public Health / Diploma in Public Health and /or equivalent qualification. Examples would include: · MSc in Community Health · Master in Community Child Health (UK) · Membership of the Faculty of Public Health Medicine (Ireland or UK) · Membership of the Irish College of General Practitioners · Membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners (UK) · Membership of the Royal College of Physicians (Ireland or UK) · Membership of the Faculty of Paediatrics (Ireland or UK) · Membership of the Faculty of Occupational Health (Ireland or UK) c) Have had, since becoming entitled to full registration, at least five years satisfactory experience in the practice of the medical profession. Entry to Competition & Subsequent Appointment: For the purposes of eligibility for entry to any competition or recruitment process associated with this post, a candidate must fulfil the eligibility requirements laid down in the information pack for this post. Health A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service Character Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character. Please note that appointment to and continuation in posts that require statutory registration is dependent upon the post holder maintaining annual registration in the relevant division of the register. For further clarification please visit The Medical Council of Ireland . Post Specific Requirements Demonstrate your relevant experience in best practice in public health through the pillars of health protection, health and wellbeing, health service improvement and health intelligence. Other requirements specific to the post Access to appropriate transport to fulfil the requirements of the role. Skills, competencies and/or knowledge Professional/Clinical knowledge · Demonstrate some experience in public health medicine and a demonstrable commitment to best practice · Demonstrate a high level of clinical and professional knowledge relevant to the role. · Demonstrate a high degree of commitment, professionalism and dedication to the philosophy of quality health care provision. Planning and Organising Resources · Demonstrate ability to plan, organise and deliver services in an efficient, effective and resourceful manner, within a model of patient centred care and value for money. · Demonstrate ability to manage deadlines and effectively handle multiple tasks. · Demonstrate ability to adapt to changing sets of demands / work environment. Building and Maintaining Relationships: Leadership, Managing People and Team Skills · Demonstrate ability to build strong relationships and networks at all levels within and outside the organisation. · Demonstrate effective leadership and team skills including the ability to work in a multi-disciplinary environment. · Demonstrate flexibility and openness to change and ability to lead and support others in a changing environment · Demonstrate ability to manage, motivate and develop staff to maximize performance at work · Demonstrate the ability to foster a learning culture amongst staff and colleagues to drive continuous improvement in services to patients. · Demonstrate ability to work effectively with multi-disciplinary teams · Ability to influence others. Commitment to Quality Service · Demonstrate understanding of, and commitment to, the underpinningrequirements and key processes in providing quality patient centred care · Demonstrate an ability to monitor and evaluate service performance and levels of care Evaluating Information and Judging Situations (problem solving and decision making skills) · Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills including the ability to evaluate information and make effective decisions especially with regard to service delivery. Communication and Interpersonal Skills · Display effective interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills including skills in multi-disciplinary working and the ability to collaborate with colleagues, families, etc. ; the ability to give constructive feedback · Demonstrate competency in general use of information technology-computers, office functions, internet for research purposes, email, preparation of presentation materials etc. The salary scale for the post (as at 01/10/21) is: €82,817 - €85,166 - €87,544 - €89,897 - €92,253 - €94,648 - €96,854 - €99,062 LSIs
Team Leader
Costa Coffee requires Team Leaders for our new store in Ballinasloe . At Costa Coffee we are as passionate about our people as we are our great coffee! Being a part of our team gives you the chance to learn new skills in coffee excellence whilst letting your personality shine through. As a Costa Barista you receive full training in delivering every customer with an unbeatable coffee experience, through great customer service and great coffee. Are you: -
Team Member
Costa Coffee requires a Team Member for our store in Eyre Square. At Costa Coffee we are as passionate about our people as we are our great coffee! Being a part of our team gives you the chance to learn new skills in coffee excellence whilst letting your personality shine through. As a Costa Barista you receive full training in delivering every customer with an unbeatable coffee experience, through great customer service and great coffee. Are you: -
Store Manager
Costa Coffee requires a Store Manager for our store in Ballinasloe . At Costa Coffee we are as passionate about our people as we are our great coffee! Being a part of our team gives you the chance to learn new skills in coffee excellence whilst letting your personality shine through. As a Costa Barista you receive full training in delivering every customer with an unbeatable coffee experience, through great customer service and great coffee. Are you: -
P - Clinical Nurse Specialist Respiratory, Portiuncula University Hospital
Campaign Reference Number & Job Title: Clinical Nurse Specialist Respiratory (P1885) Grade Code: 2632 County: Galway Hse Area: HSE West - Saolta University Health Care Group Staff Category: Nursing Contract Type: Permanent, whole time Internal/External: External Proposed Interview Dates: Interviews may be held as soon as possible after the closing date. Candidates will normally be given at least one weeks’ notice of interview. The timescale may be reduced in exceptional circumstances. Informal Enquiries: Ms Maura O’Connell, Assistant Director of Nursing, Portiuncula University Hospital, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway Phone: 090 9648269. Email: maura.oconnell3@hse.ie Closing Date: 10.00am on 31st March 2023 Location Details: Portiuncula University Hospital The following permanent whole-time vacancy is available: · Portiuncula University Hospital : 1 WTE The successful candidate may be required to work in any service area within the vicinity as the need arises. A panel may be formed for Clinical Nurse Specialist Respiratory, PUH from which current and future permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full time or part time duration may be filled. Application Details Applications must be submitted via Rezoomo only. Applications received in any other way will not be accepted. There will be no exceptions made. Please download and submit application form for this exciting role through the Rezoomo website (Using Google Chrome) ***CV's not accepted for this campaign*** For Eligibility Criteria and further information on this post, please view the attached job specification available Post Specific Related Information Please ensure you download, save and read the Job Specification, Additional Campaign Information as well the Application Form. All of these documents are located at the bottom of this advertisement. We strongly recommend that you read the Job Specification before completing your application form. Full details on this campaign plus the answers to many queries such as: Am I eligible to apply? Where are the posts? What will my salary be? If I apply what happens next? are available in the document Additional Campaign Information for this recruitment campaign. We strongly recommend that you read the information in this document carefully before making an application. Take time to read through the various sections, which take you through the process from beginning to end.
Team Leader
Costa Coffee requires a Team Leader for our store in Eyre Square. At Costa Coffee we are as passionate about our people as we are our great coffee! Being a part of our team gives you the chance to learn new skills in coffee excellence whilst letting your personality shine through. As a Costa Barista you receive full training in delivering every customer with an unbeatable coffee experience, through great customer service and great coffee. Are you: -
Director Of Public Health Nursing
Director of Public Health Nursing Job Specification & Terms and Conditions Job Title and Grade Director of Public Health Nursing, Community Healthcare West (Grade Code: 2801) Campaign Reference CHW028-DPHNCHW-2023 Closing Date Thursday 06th April 2023 at 12 noon Proposed Interview Date (s) As soon as possible following the closing date Taking up Appointment A start date will be indicated at job offer stage. Location of Post Primary Care Services, Community Health Care West There is currently one permanent wholetime vacancy available in: · Galway The successful candidate may be required to work in any service area within the vicinity as the need arises. A panel may be created as a result of this campaign for Primary Care Services, Community Healthcare West from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration for the post of Director of Public Health Nursing, Community Healthcare West may be filled. Informal Enquiries Mary O Hallroan, General Manager Primary Care Galway Email: Mary.ohalloran6@hse.ie Tel: 087 3296501 Details of Service The Public Health Nursing Service is a generalist nursing service underpinned by the principles and values of primary care and public health, including those of equity, accountability and evidence based nursing care, working to public policy agenda and reform. The Sláintecare Report (2017) and Sláintecare Implementation Strategy (2018) signal a new direction for the delivery of health and social care services in Ireland with the potential to create a far more sustainable, equitable, cost effective system and one that delivers better value for patients and service users. At its core, the strategy focuses on establishing programmes of work to move to a community-led model, providing local populations with access to a comprehensive range of non-acute services at every stage of their lives. This will enable our healthcare system to provide care closer to home for patients and service users, to be more responsive to needs and deliver better outcomes, with a strong focus on prevention and population health improvement. Internationally, the strategic repositioning of health services is recognised as a better approach to meet the challenges of escalating demand from an ageing population and the prevalence of chronic diseases, while at the same time ensuring better access to care, addressing inequalities in health and delivering sustainability and best value for population health. · The Director of Public Health Nursing provides strategic direction and clinical leadership to the nursing teams with a focus on community health and on the delivery of effective, quality assured and patient centered nursing care. In the current climate of continuous change, the Director of Public Health Nursing promotes and develops a shared sense of commitment and participation amongst staff by ensuring the teams understand the need to deliver on services in line with national and local strategies, policy and best practice development, in line with statutory requirements. · The Director of Public Health Nursing is required to perform at a high leadership and management level, work within the Community Care Structures and wider Integrated Services Directorate; as part of multi-disciplinary teams across the HSE structures, in order to provide a co ordinated and standardised approach to community nursing. · The Director of Public Health Nursing is responsible for the delivery of a high quality nursing service. · The Director of Public Health Nursing ensures the safe delivery of the Public Health Nursing service with a focus on governance and accountability, in co-operation with multidisciplinary teams within the area’s of responsibility · The Director of Public Health Nursing has responsibility to implement changes in the PHN service, in line with national recommendations and best practice · The Director of Public Health Nursing reports to the GM and will work closely with the ADPHNs, in order to ensure that a cohesive structure and process for effective clinical governace and service delivery is in place. · Liaise with appropriate third level institutions CNMEs and the Practice Development Units. Reporting Relationship The post holder will report to the General Manager Primary Care. Purpose of the Post The Director of Public Health Nursing is responsible for the delivery of an efficient, effective, caring and patient focused nursing service throughout the Integrated Service Area. The Director of Public Health Nursing will have a pivotal role in team leadership / service planning co-ordinating and management of activity and resources within the service area. The position requires a strategic approach to the development of services and structures, embracing continuous quality improvement and the management of change to comply with the HIQA Standards. (Health Information and Quality Authority). The Director of Public Health Nursing will ensure patient safety and quality assurance throughout the service in line with best practice. Principal Duties and Responsibilities Leadership & Accountability The Director of Public Health Nursing will: · To provide strategic and clinical leadership and direction for community health nursing and related services which results in the delivery of effective, efficient, quality assured and patient centred nursing care. · To develop a shared sense of commitment and participation amongst staff in the management of change, the development of nursing services and in responding to the changing health needs of patients. · To develop, maintain and review the community nursing organisational structure within the context of overall organisational objectives. · To be responsible for strategy, policy and practice development, education and professional duties imposed by statute or determination. · To liaise with other service managers on any significant development within his/her area of responsibility. · To liaise with and provide advice to the Director of Nursing and Midwifery Planning Unit on community nursing services issues and to senior management as required. · To assign responsibility, where appropriate, to the Assistant Directors of Public Health Nursing. Planning The Director of Public Health Nursing will: · Key objectives for the community nursing service will be set on an annual basis. · To be responsible for the management of community nursing services and ensure that systems are in place to support this responsibility · Participate as a core member of the community care senior management team. · To formulate, develop and manage relevant information and other systems for the community nursing service. · To prepare, cost, manage and ensure implementation of service plans for the community nursing service · To prepare an annual report on nursing and related activities. · To participate in care group planning in co-operation with the multi-disciplinary team · To participate, when required, on regional and national strategic, advisory and implementation committees for various services and care groups. Operations The Director of Public Health Nursing will: · To ensure the discharge of all professional and statutory responsibilities in the area of child care & to work in collaboration with the Child & Family Agency · To assist in the development of policies and services, standards etc. in relation to child health, clinical nursing, & public health nursing. · To ensure best practice in the management of direct patient care and to ensure the development of the concept of care planning with other professionals. · To ensure the delivery of safe & efficient School Immunisation Programme · To ensure the delivery of a safe & effective national school audiometry & vision screening programme Personnel Management The Director of Public Health Nursing will: · To participate, as required, in the recruitment, selection and appointment of community nursing and related staff. · To ensure the optimum and effective use of staff through efficient rostering, skill/grade mix planning, work load measurement, staff profiling and deployment. · Initiate the implementation of an on-going development in individual performance review process and foster a high level of morale among staff by effective motivation and consultation. · To participate in the formulation of relevant personnel policies and procedures. · To deal with industrial relations issues relating to community nursing and allied staff, in consultation with the HR Department. · To develop and implement Risk Management and Health and Safety strategies in consultation with appropriate personnel. · Finance The Director of Public Health Nursing will: · To prepare annual financial estimates of community nursing (pay and non pay) and related manpower, including allied staff education and training needs. · To participate in the overall financial planning of the service including the assessment of priorities in pay and non-pay expenditure. · To ensure expenditure is controlled within budget and identify potential for savings through improved practice and innovation. · To assign, as appropriate, budgetary control and implement monthly expenditure audit systems. Training, Education and Assessment The Director of Public Health Nursing will: · To ensure that appropriate in-service education programmes and on-going learning needs are met for all assigned staff. · To liaise with appropriate third level institutions. · In collaboration with Assistant Directors of Public Health Nursing, ensure that the training needs of student nurses, student public health nurses and other relevant personnel are met. · To assist in the development of performance management systems. · Maintain awareness of relevant nursing research and new developments. To initiate and facilitate relevant nursing research and promote awareness of ongoing research into issues affecting nursing and patient care. Liaison The Director of Public Health Nursing will: · To ensure close liaison between relevant community nursing personnel, general practitioners, practice nurses, other Directors of Nursing and consultants in order to develop the most effective procedures for the referral of patients to the community services, for the treatment and care of patients and for the discharge or transfer of care to other services. · To ensure effective liaison with other health professionals, voluntary groups and groups representing the general public to develop the most effective community nursing services. · To participate in the identification, setting and attainment of health promotion targets in line with the health strategy. Quality Assurance The Director of Public Health Nursing will: · To ensure that modern standards of clinical nursing care are in operation and that regular monitoring of nursing care is undertaken through audit. · To develop a philosophy for community nursing which reflects the HSE’s commitment to the provision of a high standard of nursing care thereby ensuring the health and social gain of the community. · To implement HSE policy on complaints and patient services. · To contribute to the development of policies, procedures, guidelines and safe professional practice and adhere to relevant legislation, regulations and standards and ensure that staff complies with same. · To maintain good public relations including good collaborative working relationships and communications with appropriate statutory, professional and voluntary organisations responsible for and/or participating in health care. · To ensure adherence to all codes and guidelines relating to professional nursing practice and behaviour. · To implement the ‘Better Safer Healthcare Standards’ both within the Community Nursing Service and as part of the Multidisciplinary Management team. General The Director of Public Health Nursing will: · To undertake other relevant duties as may be determined from time to time by the Senior Operations Manager or other designated officer. · 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 etcand 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 Miscellaneous · It is recognised that this job description is subject to on-going review in the light of service needs. 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 Candidates must have at the latest date of application: 1. Professional Qualifications, Experience etc. (a) Candidates must, on the latest date for receiving completed applications for the post: (i) Be registered, or be eligible for registration, in the Public Health Nursing Division of the Register of Nurses and Midwives maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland [NMBI] (Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann). And (ii) Have 10 years nursing experience immediately prior to the closing date for applications of which 5 must have been in Public Health Nursing and 5 of the 10 years must have been at the level of Assistant Director of Public Health Nursing or Clinical Nurse Manager 2 (CNM 2) or above in the Irish Health Sector or an analogous level in another jurisdiction. The relevant roles must have been clinical and required maintenance of registration as a Public Health Nurse with NMBI. And (iii) Have successfully completed a post registration programme of study, as certified by the education provider, which verifies that the applicant has achieved a National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) major academic Level 8 or higher award maintained by Quality & Qualifications of Ireland (QQI) or can provide written evidence from the Higher Education Institute that they have achieved the number of ECTS credits equivalent to a Level 8 or higher standard in a health care or management related area. And (b) Candidates must possess the requisite clinical, leadership, managerial and administrative knowledge and ability for the proper discharge of the duties of the office 2. Annual Registration (i) Practitioners must maintain live annual registration in the Public Health Nursing Division of the Register of Nurses and Midwives maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland [NMBI] (Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann). And (ii) Practitioners must confirm annual registration with the NMBI to the HSE by way of the annual Patient Safety Assurance Certificate (PSAC). 3. Health A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. 4. Character Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character. Other requirements specific to the post Access to appropriate transport to fulfil the requirements of the role, as post will involve frequent travel Skills, competencies and/or knowledge Professional Knowledge and Experience For example: · Clinical and professional knowledge and judgement to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the role. · Knowledge, abilities and technical skills required to oversee the provision of safe, efficient and effective service. · A willingness to inform self and to adhere to legislative requirements. Shows an appreciation of policies and procedures specific to practice area / service user. · Self-awareness, a commitment to continuous professional development and a willingness to both teach and learn. · Demonstrate a willingness to engage with and develop IT skills relevant to the role. Strategic and System Thinking For example: · The ability to adapt a corporate overview; sees the bigger picture of service delivery and appreciates the interconnectedness of issues. · An ability to look ahead and anticipate substantive issues. Adopts a proactive forward-planning approach to service delivery in consultation with relevant stakeholders. · Effective risk management, problem solving and decision making ability, all in a timely manner. Establishing Policy, Systems and Structures For example: · The ability to design and implement structured policies and systems for the management of service delivery in consultation with key stakeholders. · An ability to ensure clear role accountability for service levels, quality and decision making discretion. · The ability to plan financial budgets using high levels of business management expertise. Vision, Values and Process For example: · An ability to articulate a strong vision of the contribution and purpose of the team and create positive and optimistic views about the future contributions of nursing and other multidisciplinary services. · The ability to create a climate in which people want to do their best, share ownership, visibility and successes. Pushes these values and behaviours down the management system. · The ability to take the lead on standard setting and implementation; leads and manages change Developmental Approach to Staff For example: · A strong focus on developing the contribution of staff at all levels. Identifies training needs and implements / facilitates training, learning and development. · The ability to promote a learning culture within the service area(s). Encourages debriefing and discussion on service improvements at all levels. · The ability to develop structures and systems to systematically capture and disseminate learning and best practice at all levels of the service. · Strong promotion of continuous professional development, champions and resources this effectively. Actively encourages staff contribution to professional conferences and other dissemination channels. Communication and Interpersonal Skills For example: · Effective communication skills (verbal and in writing) including the ability to present compelling arguments by understanding and anticipating the agendas of others. · Effective interpersonal skills, has the ability to build and maintain relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. · The ability to use information and facts to build an effective case; will involve and consult with key stakeholders tactfully and listen to their views. · Strong influencing and persuasion skills. Balances diplomacy with assertiveness. 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 Code also specifies the responsibilities placed on candidates, facilities for feedback to applicants 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 in the document posted with each vacancy entitled “Code of Practice, Information for Candidates” or on www.cpsa.ie . The reform programme outlined for the Health Services may impact on this role and as structures change the job specification may be reviewed. This job specification 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. Director of Public Health Nursing, Community Healthcare West Terms and Conditions of Employment Tenure The current vacancy is permanent and wholetime These post are pensionable. A panel may be created as a result of this campaign for Director of Public Health Nursing, Primary Care Services, Community Healthcare West from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration for the post of Director of Public Health Nursing, Community Healthcare West may be filled. The tenure of these posts will be indicated at “expression of interest” stage. Appointment as an employee of the Health Service Executive is governed by the Health Act 2004 and the Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Act 2004 and Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Amendment Act 2013. Remuneration The Salary Scale (as at 01/10/2022) for the post is: €83,467 €85,997 €88,535 €91,179 €93,607 €96,145 Working Week The standard working week applying to the post is to be confirmed at Job Offer stage. Annual Leave The annual leave associated with the post will be confirmed at Job Offer stage. 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. Mandated Person Children First Act 2015 As a mandated person under the Children First Act 2015 you will have a legal obligation · To report child protection concerns at or above a defined threshold to TUSLA. · To assist Tusla, if requested, in assessing a concern which has been the subject of a mandated report You will remain a mandated person 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 (€ 66,812 as at 01.01.2018) 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
