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SOCIAL CARE LEADER Ferndale/Avondale Glasnevin. Permanent Vacancy St. Michael's House is a community-based organisation committed to providing a quality person centred service and high standard of living to people with an intellectual disability in the greater Dublin area. St. Michael’s House is committed to providing individualised supports to people so that they can enjoy experiences, opportunities and lifestyles similar to their peers. A vacancy now exists for a Social Care Leader- Person in Charge – Permanent contract, in a community residential service for adults with intellectual disabilities based in Glasnevin, Dublin 11. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with a skilled and responsive staffteam to deliver a high-quality service for seven individuals. Working closely with the multidisciplinary team and families. The key task is to provide person centred supports to individuals who have changing age related needs. Essential Criteria for Applicants · Excellent facilitation, leadership and communication skills · Excellent report writing · Highly organised, motivated, flexible and ability to problem solve Desirable Criteria for Applicants · Must have a full, clean driver’s license and be willing to drive as part of duties. Applicants must have one of the following qualifications: · QQI Level 7 Bachelor of Arts in Applied Social Studies (Disability) - Open Training College · Level 7 award in Social Care/Studies delivered by an Institute of Technology, DIT or National University of Ireland. · In line with CORU regulations, candidates who hold full CORU registration, or who have applied for CORU registration under Section 91 and whose qualification is listed as recognised by CORU, are welcome to apply. And A relevant health or social care management qualification Salary Scale: Successful candidate will be paid in line with March 2025 HSE revised consolidated Social Care Leader pay scales (point 1: €55,793- point 7: €65,155 per annum- (This HSE salary scale is based on Full Time working a 39-hour week) Informal enquires to; Hazel Cadwell 087 341 2239 Closing date : 5pm May 1st, 2026 Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted. To apply: Please upload a copy of your C.V and cover letter via Rezoomo Please outline in your cover letter your suitability for the role taken in to account the criteria in the above advert. Remember to include a valid email as this is the way you will be contacted for interview. St. Michael’s House is an equal opportunities employer
MRHP-- - Assistant Director Of Nursing, Infection Prevention & Control
Assistant Director of Nursing 1 (Infection Prevention & Control) MRHP-04-26-162 Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise Location: There is currently Permanent / Part-time 0.8 WTE / 30 hrs vacancy available in Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise. A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Assistant Director of Nursing Infection Prevention & Control at the Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. Informal Enquiries: We welcome enquiries about the role, please contact; Ms. Olivia Lafferty, Director of Nursing Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise, 057 8696434 Email: Olivia.lafferty@hse.ie HR Point of Contact: The HSE Dublin and Midlands is committed to providing information and services which are accessible to all, if you require accessibility assistance throughout any stage of the recruitment process, please contact: Hermaye McCallion HR Recruitment Officer HSE Dublin and Midlands Email: hermaye.mccallion@hse.ie Tel: 087 125 9086 Purpose of the post: The successful candidate in conjunction with other members of Infection Prevention and Control team will lead, manage and provide a proactive strategic Infection Prevention and Control service and performance in reducing healthcare-associated infections, compatible with modern standards and in line with the antimicrobial resistance and infection control (AMRIC) programme within all MRHP services. Eligibility criteria /Qualifications and/ or experience: 1. Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc (a) Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition: (i) Are registered, or are eligible for registration, in the General Nurse Division, and other divisions as relevant to the specific service, of the Register of Nurses and Midwives, as appropriate, maintained by the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) (Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann). And (ii) Have at least 7 years post registration experience of which 3 must be in the speciality of infection prevention & control at a minimum of Clinical Nurse Manager 2/Clinical Nurse Specialist And (iii) Have successfully completed a post registration programme of study in infection control, 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. 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 General Nurse Division, and other divisions as relevant to the specific service, of the Register of Nurses and Midwives, as appropriate, maintained by the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) (Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann). And (ii) Practitioners must confirm annual registration with 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. Post specific requirements: Demonstrate depth and breadth of post registration experience in Infection Prevention and Control as relevant to the role.
NAAS-- - Senior Occupational Therapist
Senior Occupational Therapist (General Medicine Surgery/Frailty) Naas General Hospital There is currently Specified purpose whole-time vacancy available in the Occupational Therapy Department in Naas General Hospital covering the General Medicine and Surgical wards including ICU. The General Medicine and Surgical team consists of 2 x Senior Occupational Therapists and 2 Staff grade. This post may rotate / provide Occupational Therapy cover the Frailty Intervention Team in the Emergency Department. A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Senior Occupational Therapist from which current and future specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. **Please note we do not accept CV's for this post - applications are only accepted** Informal Enquiries Joan Elliott Occupational Therapist Manager Naas General Hospital Email: joan.elliott@hse.ie Phone: 045 843030 HR Point of Contact Olivia Girvin HR Recruitment Officer HSE Dublin and Midlands Email: Olivia.Girvin@hse.ie Tel: 087 957 4869 Purpose of the Post The Senior Occupational Therapist will function as an efficient and effective member of the Occupational Therapy team, the multidisciplinary team and the Frailty Intervention Team with the aim of ensuring optimum delivery of a quality, patient centered occupational therapy service that is in keeping with best practice in the Acute care setting. Eligibility Criteria Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc Candidates for appointment must: (i) Be registered, or be eligible for registration, on the Occupational Therapists Register maintained by the Occupational Therapists Registration Board at CORU. AND (ii) Have three years full time (or an aggregate of three years) post qualification clinical experience. AND (iii) 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. AND (iv) Provide proof of Statutory Registration on the Occupational Therapists Register maintained by the Occupational Therapists Registration Board at CORU before a contract of employment can be issued. 2. Annual registration (i) On appointment practitioners must maintain annual registration on the Occupational Therapists Register maintained by the Occupational Therapists Registration Board at CORU AND (ii) Practitioners must confirm annual registration with CORU to the HSE by way of the annual Patient Safety Assurance Certificate (PSAC). 3. 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. 4. Character Candidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character **Please note only completed application forms are accepted for this role**
Team Leader
Team Leader / Supervisor – Your Journey Starts Here! ☕ The Role: This is a stepping-stone, not a stopgap. As a Team Leader, you’ll develop essential leadership skills, gain valuable hands-on experience, and be supported every step of the way. Whether your goal is to run your own store or move into a regional role, we’ll help you get there. ✨ Why Join Us? • A recognised pathway to Store Manager and beyond • Coaching and development from experienced leaders • A people-first culture where your contribution is valued • Real responsibility and plenty of room to grow �� What We Offer: • Complimentary handcrafted coffee on every shift • Employee discounts across all Costa locations • Ongoing training and leadership development • Opportunities to progress into management • A vibrant, supportive, and people-focused work culture ��This role is based in Merchants Quay Shopping Centre Only a short walk from the Bus station. �� Apply now and take the next step in your Costa Coffee journey — where your growth truly matters.
Clinical Nurse Manager, University Hospital
Details of Service Cork University Hospital (CUH) has approximately 800 beds and this will increase further to 1,000 beds on completion of the transfer of additional services to the CUH campus. CUH currently employs approximately 4,571 (WTE) staff of multiple professions and is the primary teaching hospital for the Faculty of Health and Science in University College Cork (UCC). UCC is the Academic partner of the South/South West Hospital Group. CUH has very strong relationships with each of the six schools within the Science Faculty of UCC and this is a key area for future development to maximise the opportunities for both the service and academia. CUH is a recommended Major Trauma Centre for the Republic of Ireland due to the wide range of specialties delivered by the hospital – including Neurosciences, Cardiac Services, Orthopaedics, General Surgery, Renal, Internal Medicine, Vascular, Ophthalmology, Urology, Plastic Surgery, Maxillary-Facial, Paediatrics, Intensive Care, Oncology, Haematology, Obstetrics, Gynaecology, Neonatology and Emergency Medicine. CUH is the tertiary referral centre for the HSE Southern area, and the supra regional area of Limerick, Clare, Tipperary, Waterford and Kilkenny. CUH therefore acts as a regional centre for secondary and tertiary care for the catchment population of approx. 550,000 served by the HSE Southern area and a supra-regional centre for a total a population of 1.2 million. Six Health Regions have been established within the HSE, on the basis of the geographical boundaries agreed by the Government in July 2019 and they will be operational from 2024. Each Health Region will be tasked with population specific planning resourcing and delivery of health and social care services for the needs of its unique population. This will result in improved accountability and governance in terms of finance and performance, while also bringing decision-making closer to the frontline. Health Regions will enable and empower staff to provide services that are: • Integrated, locally planned and delivered • Easier to access and navigate • Available closer to home Health Regions are geographically-based units with clearly defined populations. They align community and hospital services within specific areas. The HSE will retain a strong but leaner central organisation, with more service provision developed at a local level. The HSE South West health region will manage and deliver all public health and social care services in Cork and Kerry. HSE South West includes all hospital and community healthcare services in the region. This includes: • South / South West Hospital Group S/SWHG • Cork Kerry Community Healthcare CKCH • Midlands Louth Meath Community Health Organisation • Community Healthcare Organisation Dublin North City and County The Department of Population and Public Health is also now aligned with this health region Services in the South West health region: HSE Services working within this region include: • Acute Hospitals • Primary care services • Community services • Social care services • Health and social care professionals • Voluntary sector services South / South West Hospital Group and Cork Kerry Community Healthcare will become part of HSE South West health region from 3rd March 2025 and the transition to the new structures will be taking place throughout 2025. Purpose of the Post To provide professional / clinical leadership in the designated areas of responsibility. To oversee the management of resources including staffing and staff development. To facilitate communication across the healthcare teams. The post holder will work within a strong clinical and management structure providing excellence in care, education and encouragement to maximise staff potential, development and success. The post holder will be expected to share the values that are important to the department – trust, excellency, being kind, responsible and respectful and behave in a way that ensures the best outcomes for patients. Emergency & Acute Care Emergency & Acute Care is managed operationally and professionally by the Assistant Director of Nursing and Assistant Director of Nursing Patient Flow in conjunction with the Clinical Nurse Manager 3 and collaborating with all relevant Consultants. There is a strong emphasis on multidisciplinary teamwork within the department and throughout the Acute Floor (Emergency Department, Acute Medical Assessment Unit & Acute Medical Decision Unit). The Acute Floor Model aims to have a single point of access through the Acute Floor Hub with clinical leaders working in a coordinated patient centered way such that patients are treated and discharged without delay. This builds on the ongoing work in relation to the patient flow improvement program within the Unscheduled Care Directorate of the hospital. Informal Enquiries We welcome enquiries about the role. Contact Siobhan Scanlon or Norma O’Sullivan – Assistant Directors of Nursing, Siobhan.scanlon@hse.ie / norma.osullivan1@hse.ie 0873536411/0867872209 - for further information about the role Contact Tamara Broderick- Recruitment Function, tamara.broderick@hse.ie –for enquiries relating to the recruitment process
Administrator (Finance Department)
Qualifications Each candidate must: (i) Have obtained a pass (Grade D) in at least five subjects from the approved list of subjects in the Department of Education Leaving Certificate Examination, including Mathematics and English or Irish. Candidates should have obtained at least Grade C on higher level papers in three subjects in that examination. Or (ii) Have completed a relevant examination at a comparable standard in any equivalent examination in another jurisdiction. Or (iii) Hold a comparable and relevant third level qualification of at least level 6 on the National Qualifications Framework maintained by Qualifications and Quality Ireland (QQI). And Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability, including a high standard of suitability, for the proper discharge of the office. Experience (Duration & Type) • Have a minimum of 4 years’ experience in Finance/Accounts/Administration environment. • Excellent office administration skills including use of excel. • Microsoft office skills. • Experience of working with spreadsheets. • Experience of processing documents for settlement. Skills/Abilities • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. • Exceptional level of accuracy and attention to detail. • Ability to prioritize work and effectively handle multiple tasks and see these through to completion. • The ability to manage within allocated resources and a capacity to respond to changes in a plan. • Highly motivated and dynamic ability to work to deadlines and achieve targets. • Demonstrate ability to work under own initiative and independently with minimal supervision and work discreetly with confidential information. • Pro-active and a team player. • Demonstrate a high degree of flexibility, adaptability and openness to working effectively in a changing environment. • Demonstrate a strong results focus and ability to achieve results through collaborative working. • The ability to build and maintain relationships with colleagues to achieve results. • Demonstrate a strong customer service ethos, takes pride in the quality of service delivered and constantly seeks to improve it. • Have a high capacity for responsibility and individual initiative. • Resilient, calm and professional under pressure. • Contributes ideas and suggestions as to how service activities can be improved. • Excellent ICT skills. Knowledge & Understanding • Understands confidentiality in all matters of information obtained during the course of employment. • Comply with mandatory training requirements as per hospital policy, i.e. Fire and Manual Handling Training, Child First and Hand Hygiene. Overall job role: The Grade IV Administrator will report to the Supervisor(s) of the Accounts sections, Supervisor or designated deputy and provide administrative support to the Accounts Department and Finance Section, where designated. Additionally, the post holder will promote and maintain best practices throughout the department to ensure a quality service is delivered at all times. Responsibilities & Accountabilities: The successful candidate will: • Provide administrative support to the Accounts Department & Finance Sections. • Maintain throughout the Hospital an awareness of the primacy of the patient in relation to all Hospital activities. • Demonstrate behavior consistent with the values of the hospital. • Maintain personal appearance in line with departmental uniform policy. • Liaise with staff in other departments, the public and outside agencies in a confidential, courteous and professional manner. • Ensure confidentiality in all matters of information obtained during the course of employment. • Promote a professional image, establish and maintain standards and work procedures for the Accounts payable department. The responsibility of this post will evolve and develop and may include other relevant duties, not currently documented in this job description, which the post holder would be required to undertake following consultation. Specific Accountability: The successful candidate will provide an efficient, confidential and accurate administration service as follows: Service The person chosen will provide the following administrative support functions: • Provide efficient general administrative support to the accounts department & finance sections. • Liaise with employees and department Managers where appropriate. • Ensure correspondence is dealt with in a timely fashion. • Maintain efficient general office procedures as appropriate to the post. • Type and file all general correspondence and documentation in relation to the work of the department/section. • Collate all general correspondence, reports and documentation in relation to the work of the department/section. • Liaise with staff in other departments, the public and outside agencies in a confidential, courteous and professional manner. Duties and Responsibilities • All aspects of processing Patient Private Health Insurance claims. • All aspects of processing Accounts Payable transactions. • All aspects of processing receivable Accounts Receivable transactions. • Advise Accounts Supervisor (or assigned Deputy) of any emerging issues in relation to issues where escalation is required. • Liaising with other public service bodies in relation to accounts queries. • Provide administrative support to the Accounts department. • Prepare and run reports from financial systems. • Provide administrative support in accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and general finance areas, where deemed necessary. • Assist in the management of annual and periodic workload as assigned. • As part of the Finance Team, contribute where required to strategic and operational projects and initiatives. • Produce reports from Hospital and other systems as required to ensure our processes are compliant with the current legislation and HSE circulars. • Assist in the maintenance of the various files, including scanning of documentation to files and ensuring scanning is kept up to date in line with data protection. • Assist with other work in the Finance department as required. • Provision of general office duties. • Other duties as assigned from time to time by the section Supervisor(s)/Finance Managers/Financial Controller including Project Work. Age Restrictions In Relation To Applications Age restriction shall only apply to a candidate where he/she 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 applications for the office occurs. 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 as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.” Be of good character A person selected for this role must be of good character. Remuneration Remuneration is in accordance with the salary scale approved by the Department of Health effective from 1st February 2026 - Current remuneration as follows: €36,109 - €55,463 pro rata per annum (including LSIs) Probation The successful candidate will be appointed initially for a probationary period of six months. During the probationary period progress or otherwise will be monitored and at the end of the probationary period the service will (a) be certified as satisfactory and confirmed in writing or (b) if not satisfactory, the probationary period may be extended by 3 months.
DML Health Care Assistant
lease note: Location of Post There is currently 1 permanent / whole-time vacancy available in Dublin South Central Mental Health services. (Post ref: HCA224264) A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Dublin Midlands from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. Informal enquiries We welcome enquiries about the role. Contact Mayil Veerasamy, Assistant Director of Nursing (Mental Health ) 0876754334 mayil.veerasamy@hse.ie for further information about the role. Details of service Dublin South Central Mental Health Services The Dublin South Central Mental Health Service in Tallaght employs a community-based approach through specialised Multidisciplinary Community Mental Health Teams, including General Adult, Psychiatry of Later Life, Community Rehabilitation, and Mental Health Intellectual Disability (MHID) teams. Services offered include Home-Based Treatment, Assertive Outreach, Outpatient Clinics, Day Hospital and Centre services, as well as various residential care options. Acute admissions are handled at Tallaght University Hospital, which has a 52-bed unit across three wards: Rowan, Cedar, and Aspen.
Global Quality Specialist
Global Quality Specialist (Regulatory Compliance) Location: Craigavon Hours: 37.5 hours per week Salary: Competitive plus excellent benefits package Business Unit: Almac Pharma Services Ref No.: HRJOB11388 The Role Almac Pharma Services is a global contract development and manufacturing organisation, providing integrated pharmaceutical services to clients worldwide. Quality is central to everything we do, ensuring safe, compliant and effective medicines reach patients across global markets. We are currently seeking a Global Quality Specialist (Regulatory Compliance) to join our Global Quality Assurance team in Craigavon. In this role, you will play a key part in supporting the global regulatory intelligence programme , monitoring new and evolving pharmaceutical legislation and ensuring the wider business is informed, prepared and compliant. You will work closely with global stakeholders, supporting risk management and change implementation in response to regulatory updates across multiple territories. This is an excellent opportunity for a quality professional with strong regulatory knowledge to develop their career within a global organisation. Key Responsibilities Reward A competitive salary and benefits package is available, including annual bonus, generous holiday allowance, healthcare reimbursement scheme, and the opportunity to work in a role that has a direct impact on patient safety and global regulatory compliance. Closing Date – 5pm Sunday 2nd May 2026 Apply Now Apply online by uploading your CV (PDF format preferred). Please ensure your application clearly demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria outlined above.
Facilities Cleaning Supervisor
OVERALL ROLE OBJECTIVE To manage and supervise duties completed by office cleaning staff and to ensure acceptable standards are maintained. JOB SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES The post holder will: Supervise office cleaning staff to ensure acceptable standards of cleanliness are achieved Have direct line management responsibility for the Facilities Cleaning Team to include managing Time Management Systems and Learning Management Systems for direct reports and assisting with the implementation of absence management disciplinary and grievance policies Co ordinate with other supervisors to cover cleaning requirements across the team during annual leave and sickness using a weekly rota Conduct monthly cleaning and health and safety audits with findings to be reported to the Facilities Cleaning Manager Implement performance improvements based on audit scores for cleaning and health and safety using established processes Complete annual assessments for cleaning team with the support of the Cleaning Manager Train and integrate new start staff into the Facilities Cleaning Team Delivery and compliance of standard operating procedures toolbox talks and safe systems of work training as well as ensuring risk assessment and COSHH compliance Draft review and maintain office cleaning schedules according to business unit requirements Be flexible with hours of work and be willing to travel to accommodate business needs and manage the varying cleaning shifts under supervision this may also include overtime and weekend work Assist with the management of the facilities cleaning service desk to address and close tickets in a timely manner Manage and co ordinate the deep cleaning of the business unit areas to ensure acceptable standards are being met and areas are kept audit ready This includes carpet cleaning scrubber drying buffing and high level cleaning This also includes assisting the cleaning manager with the supervision and co ordination of contract labour to carry out any deep cleaning where necessary Ensure cleaning equipment and stores are maintained and up to date to facilitate and fulfil the cleaning requirements within Almac Carry out investigatory and disciplinary meetings where applicable adhering to the company policies and procedures QUALIFICATIONS Five GCSEs including Maths and English or equivalent OR significant relevant experience EXPERIENCE Previous supervisory experience or experience leading a team KEY SKILLS Team leading Communication Collaboration Coaching Organisational
Senior Occupational Therapist
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. Experience delivering stress and lifestyle management of chronic disease programmes is desirable. Experience in vocational rehabilitation is desirable but not essential . 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. PLEASE
