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The Assistant Director of Nursing 4 will: Professional / Clinical · Provide a high level of professional and clinical leadership. · Provide safe, comprehensive nursing care to service users within the guidelines laid out by the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland. · The Manager will practice nursing according to: · Professional Clinical Guidelines · National and Area Health Service Executive (HSE) guidelines. · Local policies, protocols and guidelines · Current legislation · Manage, monitor, and evaluate professional and clinical standards ensuring an evidence based, care planning approach. · Ensure that residential care provided to older persons in the unit is of a high quality and attained as effectively and efficiently as possible within available resources. · Manage own caseload in accordance with the needs of the post. · To act as an effective role model and resource/advisor to colleagues in the delivery of nursing care and provide a high level of professional and clinical leadership · Participate in teams as appropriate, communicating and working in co-operation with other team members. · Facilitate co-ordination, co-operation and liaison across healthcare teams and programmes. · Collaborate with service users, family, carers, and other staff in treatment / care planning and in the provision of support and advice. · Communicate results of assessments, treatment / care programmes and recommendations to the team and relevant others in accordance with service policy / as required. · Formulate, manage, and implement best practice policies and procedures. · Ensure that service users and others are treated with dignity and respect. · Ensure the maintenance of nursing records in accordance with local service and professional standards. · Adhere to and contribute to the development and maintenance of nursing standards, protocols, and guidelines consistent with the highest standards of patient care. · Evaluate and manage the implementation of best practice policy and procedures e.g., admission and discharge procedures, control and usage of stocks and equipment, grievance, and disciplinary procedures. · Maintain professional standards in relation to confidentiality, ethics, and legislation. · In consultation with other disciplines, implement and assess quality management programmes as appropriate. · Participate in clinical audit as required and ensure that clinical audits are performed in his/her area(s) of responsibility · Initiate and participate in research studies as appropriate. · Devise and implement Health Promotion Programmes for service users as relevant to the post. · Operate within the Scope of Practice - seek advice and assistance from his / her manager with any cases or issues that prove to be beyond the scope of his / her professional competence in line with principles of best practice and clinical governance. · Ensure staff work in compliance with the Scope of Practice. Health & Safety · Ensure that effective safety procedures are developed and managed to comply with statutory obligations, in conjunction with relevant staff e.g., health and safety procedures, emergency procedures. · Take appropriate action on any matter identified as being detrimental to staff and/or service user care or wellbeing / may be inhibiting the efficient provision of care. · Ensure adherence to established policies and procedures e.g., health and safety, infection control, storage and use of controlled drugs etc. · Ensure completion of incident / near miss forms. · Maintain a feedback mechanism with the clinical risk manager and report to senior management team where appropriate. · Ensure adherence to department policies in relation to the care and safety of any equipment supplied for the fulfilment of duty. Ensure advice of relevant stakeholders is sought prior to procurement e.g., CNS infection control, Occupational Therapist. · 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. · Support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service. Education and Training · Contribute to service development through appropriate continuous education, research initiatives, keeping up to date with nursing literature, recent nursing research and new developments in nursing management, education and practice and attend staff study days as considered appropriate. · Provide support advice to those engaging in continuous professional development in his / her area of responsibility. · Be familiar with the curriculum training programme for student nurses and be aware of the clinical experience required to meet the needs of the programme. · Participate in the identification, development and delivery of induction, education, training and development programmes for nursing and non-nursing staff. · Provide support supervision and professional development of appropriate staff. · Engage in performance review processes including personal development planning e.g. by setting own and staff objectives and providing and receiving feedback. Management · Exercise authority and co-ordinate the functions of the assigned area(s). · Provide support, advice and direction to staff as required. · Engage with the wider healthcare team and facilitate team building. · Facilitate communication at ward and departmental level and within the senior nurse/midwife team. · Provide staff leadership and motivation which is conducive to good working relations and work performance. · Promote a culture that values diversity and respect in the workplace. · Manage and promote liaisons with internal / external bodies as appropriate e.g. intra-hospital service, the community, voluntary organisations. · Contribute to the strategic management and planning process. · Formulate service plans and budgets in co-operation with the wider healthcare team. · Lead on practice development within the clinical area. · Manage resources, including staff, efficiently and effectively to ensure the highest standards of service. · Manage and evaluate the implementation of the service plan and budget. · Provide reports on activity and services as required. · Develop and manage departmental and nursing policy with a particular emphasis on change management. Monitor as appropriate and lead on proactive improvement. · Ensure compliance with legal requirements, policies and procedures affecting service users, staff and other hospital matters. · Actively participate in the Nursing Management structure by ‘acting up’ when required. · Engage in IT developments as they apply to service user and service administration. 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.
Occupational Therapist Staff Grade
JOB OPPORTUNITY Would you like to work for a great employer? Enable Ireland is an organisation that makes a real difference to the lives of children and adults with disabilities in Ireland, and is named as one of Ireland's Irish Independent 150 Best Employers 2024 . Enable Ireland, as an equal opportunities employer, proudly maintains a Silver Award in Diversity from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We vigorously advocate for fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement, and are dedicated to ongoing enhancement in these areas. We are currently seeking a highly-motivated Occupational Therapist Staff Grade to join our team in CH08 Meath CNDT 5 Navan / Slane. Contract Type: 12 month fixed term contract Contract Hours: 35 hours per week (1.0 WTE) Salary Scale: €41,553 - €60,730 pro rata per annum. Salary scales are subject to LSI’s (Long Service Increments) This pay scale is subject to increases in 2026 in accordance with the recent WRC agreement towards enhanced pay adjustments in Section 39 organisations. Annual Leave Entitlement : 32 days pro rata per annum. Overview of the Post: Enable Ireland delivers children’s services through the Children’s Disability Network Teams (CDNT) under the national Progressing Disabilities Services (PDS) model for children and young people with complex needs arising from a disability. The post holder will be responsible for the provision of a range of Occupational Therapist services for young people (0 – 18 years) and their families within an interdisciplinary framework. Service will include assessment and intervention, clinical supervision and ongoing service development. This will be delivered through a family centred approach across a variety of settings including the clinic, preschools, schools, children’s homes and community settings. Overview of Duties & Responsibilities: Please see Job Description for full list The successful candidate will have Essential Criteria: · Be registered, or be eligible for registration, on the Occupational Therapists Register maintained by the Occupational Therapists Registration Board at CORU ( https://www.coru.ie/ ) And · 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 · 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 Annual Registration 1. On appointment practitioners must maintain annual registration on the Occupational Therapists Register maintained by the Occupational Therapists Registration Board at CORU 2. Practitioners must confirm annual registration with CORU to Enable Ireland Desirable Criteria: · Postgraduate experience of working with children and families in a community based setting. · Post graduate experience working in disability services for a minimum of 6 months 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. NOTE Enable Ireland welcomes applications from candidates who will be eligible for Professional Registration in the coming months. In the event that candidates are considered for appointment pending their Professional Registration, they may initially be appointed to an assistant grade post. Closing date for applications: Friday 9th January 2026 @ 12pm 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
Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist / Physiotherapist In Wheelchairs & Seating Assistive Technology
Would you like to work for a great employer? Enable Ireland is an organisation that makes a real difference to the lives of children and adults with disabilities in Ireland, and is named as one of Ireland's Irish Independent 150 Best Employers 2024 . Enable Ireland, as an equal opportunities employer, proudly maintains a Silver Award in Diversity from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We vigorously advocate for fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement, and are dedicated to ongoing enhancement in these areas. We are currently seeking a highly-motivated Clinical Specialist in Special Seating to join our team in Sandymount. We invite applications from people from Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy backgrounds who are capable of delivering a high-quality service on a daily basis. Contract Type: Permanent Contract Hours: 35 Hours per week Annual Leave Entitlement : 33 days per annum Salary Scale: €67,546 - €78,728pro rata per annum. Salary scales are subject to LSI’s (Long Service Increments) This pay scale is subject to increases in 2026 in accordance with the recent WRC agreement towards enhanced pay adjustments in Section 39 organisations. Overview of the Post: Enable Ireland SeatTech offers a range of specialist clinical, engineering, and technical expertise necessary for the undertaking of special seating assessments, the subsequent prescription of wheelchairs & seating, and the design and manufacture of custom made special seating supports. Our mission at SeatTech is to work with people to provide them with the most appropriate wheelchairs, seating, and positioning equipment to meet their individual needs. We aim to achieve this by working together as a specialist team of caring individuals, who understand that our success is always determined by the quality of the service we provide to each person. The purpose of this post is to provide high-quality specialist clinical support to the SeatTech service. Overview of Duties & Responsibilities: The Special Seating Clinical Specialist leads the delivery of suitable wheelchair and seating solutions for people with complex needs as part of the highly-experienced multidisciplinary team in SeatTech. The key priority for every member of the team is to deliver the best custom seating solution to meet each individual service user’s needs in a timely manner. The Special Seating Clinical Specialist applies advanced clinical knowledge, reasoning and skills in their assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation and modification of intervention programmes for service users the area of wheelchairs and special seating. The Special Seating Clinical Specialist acts in an expert clinical advisory role to Enable Ireland colleagues and colleagues from other agencies, supporting the development of their knowledge and skills by facilitating decision making through collaboration with the service user and their circle of support. The Special Seating Clinical Specialist acts as a positive and supportive colleague with strong leadership skills, and team leader as appropriate. The Special Seating Clinical Specialist works in a proactive manner to ensure that his/her productivity matches agreed targets, so that agreed deadlines are met and high-quality SeatTech products are delivered in a timely manner. Training delivery is an inherent part of the SeatTech service, and the Special Seating Clinical Specialist will lead the development and delivery of training packages designed for both professionals and lay-people with a professional and/or personal interest in postural management. The Special Seating Clinical Specialist participates in ongoing audit and appropriate work-related research/ evaluation projects in areas relevant to the field. The successful candidate will have Essential Criteria: Candidates for appointment must: · Hold an Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy qualification recognised by the Occupational Therapists or Physiotherapists Registration Board at CORU AND · Be registered on the Occupational Therapists/Physiotherapists Register maintained by the Occupational Therapists or Physiotherapists Registration Board at CORU. AND · Have five years full-time (or equivalent) post-qualification clinical experience, of which four years full-time (or equivalent) must be consecutive working as a senior Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist in the area of special seating. AND · Demonstrate a proven record of clinical excellence in special seating, encompassing the areas of postural assessment, postural management, mobility and seating equipment selection, prescription, configuration, and issue. AND · Experience of developing and delivering educational programmes in the area of special seating. AND · Experience of undertaking research, with a track record of disseminating research findings AND · Experience in service development and practice standards development AND · Must have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability, management, leadership and professional ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office. AND · Be competent and capable of undertaking duties attached to the role and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of an ability to render regular and efficient service AND · Experience leading and working at a consultative level in clinics alongside consultants and/or other lead therapists Desirable Criteria: · Prior Involvement the AOTI SPOTAG, the Irish Posture and Mobility Network, or equivalent special seating special interest groups · Understanding of the principles of postural management and trans-interdisciplinary working arrangements · Track record of establishing and maintaining collaborative working partnerships with third level educational institutions · Experience in managing databases and conducting audits · Knowledge of the European Medical Devices Regulations · Demonstrable project management experience · Postgraduate research experience · Driving license with access to own transport 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: 22/01/2026 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
Hsemw: Community Healthcare Network Manager
Health care services in Ireland are undertaking a significant reform in line with Government policy as envisioned in Sláintecare to ensure that the service delivery model and associated governance and management structures in Community Healthcare are fit for purpose to deliver high-quality, safe and effective care that meets the needs of the population and is delivered as close to home as possible. In order to realise the benefits of Sláintecare and the future of healthcare in Ireland, there is a need for strong leadership and ownership at local level, bringing the relationship between primary care and specialist social care, mental health & acute hospital services, as well as advancing the health and wellbeing of the population, into a much more focused and integrated approach in each local area. Ownership and responsibility for the provision of health and social services, through the life cycle is best placed within the communities that people live. Community Healthcare Networks, serving a community population of on average 50,000, are the fundamental unit of organisation for the delivery of services. Community Healthcare Networks, led by a Community Healthcare Network Manager, will facilitate the move to an increasingly integrated healthcare system which is responsive to people’s needs at the lowest level of complexity, and will ensure a focus on the population in local areas. The Community Healthcare Network Manager is the accountable and responsible person for ensuring the delivery of primary care services to the population within the defined network area. They will co-ordinate services within their remit and actively engage with relevant internal and external services to ensure seamless, integrated, and person-centred care pathways across CHNs, including links with disability, mental health, older persons’ services, and acute hospitals Both the role of Community Healthcare Network Manager and Discipline Managers are critical to the safe and effective provision of service at PCT level. The network manager position is the key role within the overall operational management and delivery system taking ownership of the integration of services within the network, and with other service providers relevant to the network. It is acknowledged that the roles of Community Healthcare Network Manager and Discipline Manager are distinctive in nature. It is vital that the respective roles are collaborative in nature while being clear about their respective functions so that there is no ambiguity, duplication of purpose or confusion of responsibilities. The Community Healthcare Network Manager is the accountable and responsible person for ensuring the delivery of specified Primary Care services to the population within the defined network area. The Discipline Manager is accountable and responsible for providing clinical governance and assurance regarding professional practice, quality and standards and will have a line of supervision to the relevant staff in this respect.
Slron/-/, Principal Clinical Engineering Technician
There is currently one whole-time post available in this location. The Physics Service for delivery of radiation oncology services in Dublin is delivered by a network model and posts may be located in one or more of the following locations: To be considered for this campaign, please uploaded your most recent CV to your application. Please note that due to the nature of this campaign, you may be called to interview at short notice. The closing date for applications is 12:00pm on Wednesday 7th January 2026. Late submissions will not be accepted.
Social Care Worker, Support Workers
PERSON CENTRED WING Offaly / Laois services - Birr & Surrounding Areas SOCIAL CARE WORKERS/SUPPORT WORKERS The focus of this role will be to support an individual to realise their vision to leading a good life through Person Centred approaches in line with personal interests, skills, will and preference. Various Contracts Available We are seeking to recruit a motivated, enthusiastic, creative and energetic Social Care Workers/Support Workers to support individuals with an intellectual disability to realise their vision for a ‘good life’. The focus of the roles will be to lead initiatives in supporting the individuals to live a life of their choosing and what matters most to them. The role will support the individuals to become connected and valued within their local community, to provide opportunities for new experiences and to assist each person in developing real and authentic relationships. The ideal candidates will have a proven track record in supporting individuals to develop valued social roles and also have experience in supporting individuals with communication needs and those who may display behaviours of concern and will have experience of person centred planning and knowledge of person directed and individualised support approaches. Informal Enquiries to: Caroline Bracken 087-759 6465 Essential requirements/qualities of applicant are: · Relevant recognised Diploma in Social Care / Applied Social Studies in Social Care/Social Care Practice (minimum Level 7 on National Framework of Qualifications) which are CORU approved. Please note Social Care candidates must be registered with or in the process of registering with CORU . FETAC/ QQI Level 5 (Major Award) in Healthcare or equivalent (e.g. Health Service Skills, Healthcare Support) or willingness to undertake a relevant QQI Level 5 Major Award. · Ability to use own initiative and plan effectively. · Experience/knowledge of supporting persons with a range of support needs. · A valid licence to drive a manual vehicle in Ireland. · Excellent communication skills. · Strong initiative and creativity. · Flexibility and willing to undertake roster covering various houses/locations. · Suitability as outlined in the introduction to the role. Please note that the successful candidate will be required to be available for any day, weekend and sleepover shifts. In addition, we require staff members to be willing to work alone in the residents’ homes. Closing Date for receipt of completed applications: Monday 5th January 2026 @6pm To apply and for further details please go to our web page at Current Vacancies Muiriosa Foundation
Catering Assistant, Mental Health Services, HSE, West - Extended
To Support the Catering Department in meeting the food service needs of all Patients/Clients and Staff. Please ensure you download, save and read the Job Specification and Applicant Information Document. All of these documents are located at the bottom of this advertisement. We strongly recommend that you read the Job Specification associated with post before completing your application form. Please allow sufficient time to submit your application form before the deadline. For any technical issues with submitting the application form please contact Campaign Lead, Eleanor.Crowley@hse.ie
Clinical Nurse Manager, Paediatric Assessment Unit, 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 be responsible for the management, care and treatment of service users, to ensure that the optimum standard of care is provided within the designated area(s) of responsibility. The primary role of the CNM 1 will be one of clinical and professional leadership and development in the nursing team, including the development of nursing staff by means of in-service training, orientation of new staff and arranging for clinical experience and supervision of student nurses where this is appropriate. Paediatric Assessment Unit The PAU is a 2 bed unit which provides subacute care service for paediatric patients of the SSWHG region. Access to care is via referral from General Practice or referral from the CUH Emergency Department. As part of an exciting new children’s build at CUH, there are plans to expand the PAU to a 6 bedded unit, enhancing opportunities to increase the scope of the PAUs workload and case mix. Informal Enquiries We welcome enquiries about the role. Contact Diarmuid Nolan Assistant Director of Nursing, Diarmuid.nolan@hse.ie 087 3653102 - for further information about the role Contact Tamara Broderick- Recruitment Function, tamara.broderick@hse.ie – for enquiries relating to the recruitment process
Clinical Nurse Manager, Medical, General Hospital
Details of Service Bantry General Hospital provides services to the population of a unique, rural, area encompassing West Cork and South Kerry. The area extends from the Beara and Sheep’s Head Peninsulas in the south to Kenmare in the west, Macroom and Clonakilty in the north and Timoleague in the east and includes several inhabited islands. The hospital is located approximately 60 miles from Cork University Hospital in Cork City. Under the Reconfiguration of Services Cork & Kerry, BGH has been designated the only Model 2 Remote Rural hospital. Bantry General Hospital has inpatients and day-case beds providing acute general hospital services to the people of West Cork. 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. The Acute Medical Ward has 33 beds, four of which are single rooms. Relevant admissions to this ward include conditions such as COPD, Diabetes, renal failure, and acute and chronic cardiac conditions. Purpose of the Post To be responsible for the management, care and treatment of service users, to ensure that the optimum standard of care is provided within the designated area(s) of responsibility. The primary role of the CNM 1 will be one of clinical and professional leadership and development in the nursing team, including the development of nursing staff by means of in-service training, orientation of new staff and arranging for clinical experience and supervision of student nurses where this is appropriate. Informal Enquiries We welcome enquiries about the role. Contact Andrea Kelleher – Interim Assistant Director of Nursing, andrea.kelleher@hse.ie 02752993 - for further information about the role Contact Tamara Broderick, People Resourcing, tamara.broderick@hse.ie – for enquiries relating to the recruitment process
Clinical Nurse Manager, Dunmanway Day Unit, Month Specified Purpose Contract, 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 be responsible for the management, care, and treatment of service users, to ensure that the optimum standard of care is provided within the designated area(s) of responsibility. The primary role of the Clinical Nurse Manager 1 (CNM 1) will be one of clinical and professional leadership and development in the nursing team, including the development of nursing staff by means of in-service training, orientation of new staff and arranging for clinical experience and supervision of student nurses where this is appropriate. Dunmanway Day Unit CUH is one of nine designated cancer centres of the HSE National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP). We provide cancer services predominantly to people who live in the counties of Cork, Kerry, South Tipperary, West Waterford and South East Limerick. Our cancer services include Rapid Access Clinics for Breast, Lung, Prostate and Colorectal services, surgical cancer treatments, Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology and Haematology Oncology consultation, chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatments, palliative care and psycho-oncology services. As one of the regional cancer centres, Dunmanway Day Unit co-ordinates care of oncology/haematology patients receiving systemic anti-cancer treatment including combined modality regimes, immunotherapy , pre and post-transplant, oncology/haematology/radiotherapy trials. Informal Enquiries We welcome enquiries about the role. Contact Ms Jane Shanahan– Assistant Director of Nursing, Jane.shanahan@hse.ie 087 3841436 - for further information about the role Contact Tamara Broderick- Recruitment Function, tamara.broderick@hse.ie – for enquiries relating to the recruitment process
