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Broadline Group are hiring experienced Hospital Porters throughout the Limerick region. Eligibility Criteria: · Must possess a second level education or relevant examination at a comparable standard to Junior cert level · Excellent English both written and verbal. · Must be able to provide a minimum of 3 working references covering a minimum of one years in a similar position · Valid work permits to work full time in Ireland with no restrictions. · Must have flexible working hours- Porter services operate over 7 days, working hours will/can include Night duty, Weekend work, Unsociable hours and shift work · Adaptable to new working environments Duties/Responsibilities: · Ensure correct use of cleaning materials and equipment and reporting any issues to line manager. · Checking oxygen/ medical gas supplies and associated equipment are to meet requirements. · Ensure appropriate quality standards are met throughout the hospital · To observe hospital policies and procedures on discretion relating to patients and families · To undertake any training or upskilling required by the hospital management. · Responsible for general cleaning duties and clinical and waste removal. · Ensure proper service to to our patients in line with best practice including but limited to transporting of patients, food/pharmacy/stores/clinical waste/ laundry/charts/equipment and other deliveries and collections as required. · Demonstrate knowledge of EHO, HIQA and HACCP guidelines · Ability to manage deadlines and handle multiple tasks under pressure · Excellent team player. · Ability to adapt to working in new Healthcare environment We offer: · Full uniform and id badge provided. · HACCP level 2 & Manual handling training · Day time hours. · Experience in working in different healthcare Kitchens · Garda Vetting valid for two years. · HSEland Training · Day time hours. · Excellent rates of pay in accordance with the HSE Salary Scale. · Weekday work with premium pay on Sundays.
Hospital Kitchen Porter
Broadline Group are looking for Hospital Kitchen Porters Suitable candidate must have 1 year relevant work experience in a healthcare, contract catering or high volume hospitality environment and be able to provide work references covering 5 years employment history We have ongoing work in hospitals and nursing homes throughout in Munster and surrounding areas. The successful candidates will be required to join a friendly and motivated Kitchen Team. Excellent opportunity to work in some of the largest Healthcare settings throughout Cork. Requirements: · Must have at least one year experience working in a Hospital / Nursing Kitchen setting or come from a high volume catering commercial background · Excellent English both written and verbal. · Ability to adapt to working in new Healthcare Kitchen environment · Must have three working references cover five years of work experience. · Valid work permits to work full time in Ireland with no restrictions. · Must be flexible with working hours. · Candidates should have a positive and committed approach to your work. Responsibilities: · Working on the main wash up area and heavy-duty pot wash · General day to day cleaning of the kitchen · Helping the chefs with daily tasks. · Goods in and goods out · Stock control and stock rotation · Deep cleaning procedure weekly · To ensure the highest level of cleanliness is followed throughout the day. · Cleaning all Crockery and cutlery. · Ensuring all food preparation areas are always clean and tidy. · Working as part of the Kitchen team and following instructions from management · Following all HACCP procedures. · Ability to work efficiently and keep calm, under pressure. · To ensure that health and safety regulations are always adhered to. We offer. · Full uniform and id badge provided. · HACCP level 2 & Manual handling training · Day time hours. · Experience in working in different healthcare Kitchens · Garda Vetting valid for two years. · HSEland Training · Day time hours. · Excellent rates of pay in accordance with the HSE Salary Scale. · Weekday work with premium pay on Sundays. If you have the above requirements and skill set, please contact us today to start the recruitment process to work in healthcare.
Hospital Porter
Broadline Group are hiring experienced Hospital Porters throughout the Meath region Eligibility Criteria:
Hospital Porter
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Hospital Porter
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Admin Team Member
Position Description This role offers an excellent opportunity for the successful candidate to develop/enhance a broad range of professional skills: Salary €33,000 - €40,000 per annum
Wholetime Station Officer
The Position The Council now invites applications from suitably qualified persons who wish to be considered for inclusion on a panel from which permanent and fixed term contract posts for the position of Wholetime Station Officer be drawn. Qualifying Criteria • The successful candidate should be available for callout both during and outside his/her normal office hours. He/she must reside, at all material times, in the town where the brigade is located and within a distance which will allow him/her to attend at the fire station within a maximum of five minutes from his/her residence • The successful candidate shall have a minimum of seven years of satisfactory and uninterrupted service in either a retained or fulltime fire brigade • Applicants must have successfully attended a Fire Service Sub Officers Course accredited by the Fire Services Council or the National Directorate for Fire & Emergency Management or equivalent • Applicants will be required to undertake and successfully pass a medical examination before recruitment • Applicants must have competence and experience in driving and hold a current clean full driving licence for vehicles of classes B and C or equivalent in the EU model driving licence Essential Requirements The Station Officer is a supervisory rank within the Fire Service and the successful applicant will be essential to ensuring that the brigade activities are delivered both efficiently and effectively. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated person, with a proven record of commitment to the Fire Service. The ideal candidate shall demonstrate a clear knowledge and understanding of the following: • Fire Service & Local Authority Structures • Safe System of Work currently in place within the Fire Service • Health & Safety Legislation & knowledge of Health and Safety Management Systems within the workplace • Modern firefighting tactics • Management of personnel The ideal candidate shall also have knowledge and experience of: • Active participation in the delivery of local training • Dealing effectively with conflicting demands • Acting on own initiative, including problem solving & decision making • Management skills including development and motivating employees • Effective communication with work colleagues • Effective communication with the public and key stakeholders • Active engagement with the Health, Safety and Welfare policies within the Fire Service • Working under pressure within a structured environment • Modern firefighting tactics, fire service communications, water supply systems, principles of hydraulics and building construction • Adaptability to evolving situations • The operation of the National Incident Command System Key Duties & Responsibilities The person employed shall be required to carry out duties as may, from time to time, be assigned to them in relation to their employment and as may be appropriate to any particular function of the local authority for which the Chief Executive is responsible and carry out such instructions as may be given in relation to the performance of duties. The Chief Fire Officer, or any such person designated, may assign any other duties as they see fit at their absolute discretion. In particular, the duties that relate to the Assigned Brigade will include, but will not be limited to the following: He/She: (1) The successful candidate shall be on duty at the Appointed Fire Station and will be required to work a 39 hour week from: Monday to Thursday 8.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.; 2.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. Friday 8.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.; 2.00 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. Drill Night 2 Hours Westmeath County Council, however, reserves the right to alter the hours of duty at any future date. No premium payment/ fire fees will be payable within normal working hours. (2) Shall attend fires and other incidents during duty hours. He/she should be available to attend fires and other incidents outside normal working hours for which he/she shall be paid the appropriate hourly rate applicable to Retained Fire Personnel. He/she may in the event of an emergency be called to duty at any time. The successful candidate will be expected to attend, in person, a minimum of 50% of incidents which occur outside of normal daytime working hours. (3) Shall attend and take charge of all Drill Nights at their appointed Fire Brigade. (4) Shall also be available for duty on a flexible basis outside of normal working hours having regard to the following: • Maximum number of hours to be 19 hours weekly • Total number of flexible hours to be 156 hours in a year • The flexible hours may comprise of weekend training, service to outside brigades, during performance inspections and transportation of equipment as required • Advance notification in good time with regard to allocation of such hours • The average working week (flexible and normal hours) should not exceed 39 hours All flexible hours must have the approval of the Chief Fire Officer or his/her deputy. (5) He/she must, if absent through illness or any other reason, immediately notify his/her Line Manager/Senior Officer to ensure his/her duties are carried out as normal. (6) He/she shall provide telephone and radio answering service outside normal working hours when required. A council mobile telephone shall be issued. (7) Shall operate and participate in any Duty Roster or Availability Scheme involving Officers and personnel in the brigade which may be in operation from time to time. (8) Shall form part of the Officer Cover arrangements in the assigned Fire Brigade. (9) Shall carry a pager and a mobile phone or any other form of communication deemed necessary by the Chief Fire Officer or his Deputy, while on duty. (10) He/she must reside, at all material times, in the town where the brigade is located and within a distance which will allow him/her to attend at the fire station within the required turnout as agreed by the Chief Fire Officer from his/her residence. (11) He/she shall be responsible for operating a rostering system involving the Station Officer and all personnel under his/her command. He/she is also responsible for ensuring that a minimum crew is available at all times in compliance with brigade orders and national policy. (12) Shall manage all leave arrangements for his/her Fire Brigade Crew fairly and required to ensure that agreed minimum crewing and officer cover arrangements are maintained. (13) Shall exercise command over the Fire Station and shall maintain all records necessary for the efficient administration and training of the Fire Brigade. He/she shall also ensure that all Policies and Procedures are fully complied with by all persons who he/she is responsible for. He/she shall also be responsible for the training, direction, welfare and control of all personnel under his/her command. (14) Shall wear the official uniform issued and rank insignia whilst on Fire Service duty, and in attendance at his normal place of work. (15) Shall ensure that the Fire Station is secured prior to going off all duties. (16) Ensure that unauthorised persons do not enter, stay in or frequent the Fire Station and ensure that the Watch room is kept free of non-authorised personnel. (17) Take charge of operations at fires and incidents attended by him/her unless duly relieved by any officer of senior rank; assist in controlling operations at fires or other incidents by any officer of senior rank and subject to the provisions of the Fire Services Act, 1981 and 2003. (18) Shall assist in the delivery of the training of his/her Fire Brigade crew and any other training duties assigned to him/her by the Chief Fire Officer. He/she shall also keep accurate records of the training provided for each fire-fighter and provide ongoing assessments of the performance of each fire-fighter and to report any training or performance deficiencies to the designated Senior Fire Officer. Shall, where required, assist instruct and develop in all training events for Westmeath as directed by senior management both within and outside the county of Westmeath. (19) Shall, where required, ensure the availability of Course Assistant to service both internal and external courses. (20) Shall submit such reports in relation to the work carried out under his/her charge as may be required from time to time, and submit incident reports and paysheets for all personnel under his/her charge, in electronic and/or paper format as required. (21) Shall ensure that after each incident or training period, all appliances and equipment have been tested, cleaned and replenished as appropriate prior to going off all duties (Closedown). He/she shall ensure that the appropriate Logbooks are maintained and updated as necessary. (22) Shall attend to the care and maintenance of the Fire Station building and surrounds and to all appliances and equipment stored therein. The maintenance will include the monitoring, testing/checking in accordance with the relevant policies and procedures together with the keeping of records either in paper format or through the use of software packages that may be in use from time to time. He/she must also report any defects, breakdowns or missing equipment immediately in accordance with the Policy and Procedure in place at that time. (23) Shall carry out his/her role in accordance with the Westmeath County Council Safety Management System and the Fire Service Health and Safety Management plan. (24) Shall carry out generic and dynamic Risk Assessment of all Fire Service operations under his/her control and provide a safe working environment for all fire-fighters where possible, taking into account the demands of the Fire Service responsibilities of the Fire Authority under the Fire Services Act, 1981 and 2003. (25) He/she shall ensure that all personnel are properly dressed in the protective clothing provided for all drills, exercises and operational duties. (26) Shall assist the Chief Fire Officer or other Senior Officers in carrying out an inspection of all special risks in their station area as part of a systematic Pre-Incident Planning survey and be responsible for the review of such PIPs as and when required. (27) Shall regulate visits to his/her Fire Station by schools and other groups, visits and talks to schools and other groups, and the keeping of accurate records of attendance. (28) Make all necessary arrangements for the servicing and maintenance of all fire brigade appliances and equipment, including appliances and equipment of other fire stations in County Westmeath as directed by the Chief Fire Officer or his Deputy or other senior officers of the service. (29) Shall ensure that all equipment is inspected, tested, and maintained. He/she shall ensure that any equipment damage or failure is immediately logged on the asset management system and reported to the Chief Fire Officer or his Deputy or appropriate personnel. (30) To drive, when required, any vehicle or appliance as directed by the Chief Fire Officer or his Deputy or senior personnel. (31) Shall assist in the development of Good Practice Notes, Operational Guidance Notes, Standard Operating Procedures or any other organisational documentation. (32) Shall ensure that he/she mentors, coaches and develops the Sub Station Officers who will act up in his/her absence, and to ensure that a mentoring regime is implemented for newly appointed persons to the ranks of Sub Officer, and to appoint mentors to new entrants into the brigade. (33) Shall carry out such further duties as may from time to time be assigned to him/her by Chief Fire Officer or his/her deputy. In addition, the duties that relate to Westmeath County Council Fire & Rescue Service will include, but will not be limited to the following: He/She: (34) Shall, where required and for a defined period of time, take on the role of Station Officer in an additional station. (35) Shall, where required, provide mentoring to newly appointed Station Officers as part of a formalised agreement between the mentor and the mentee. (36) Shall ensure that any mentoring policy introduced into the organisation is adhered to. (37) Shall assist in the maintenance of an Asset Management System either within his/her own brigade or any other brigade within the County. (38) Shall keep an accurate stock of all equipment, consumables and PPE held at Central Stores and utilise any software package in use for its control. (39) Manage the procurement, maintenance and repairs of all equipment and PPE within the Fire Service. (40) Shall manage and co-ordinate Fire Safety and Fire Prevention activities as required by the Chief Fire Officer, including but not limited to the delivery of Community Fire Safety initiatives, the Schools Fire Safety Programme, Home Fire Safety Visits, Smoke Alarms, other CFS duties and during performance inspections as approved by the Chief Fire Officer or Deputy. (41) Shall be prepared to attend any training courses, seminars or conferences or special training anywhere as determined by the Chief Fire Officer, and they will be paid the relevant subsistence and travelling allowances in respect of the use of their own vehicle where a Fire Service vehicle is not available. (42) Shall prepare, assist and instruct in all training sessions as directed both within and outside the county of Westmeath. This includes the training at drill of other brigades within the County of Westmeath. (43) Undertake brigade management duties outside of their own station including the movement of equipment and vehicles around the county or to designated service centres. (44) Will co-operate with existing and new technology as introduced into the Fire Service including, for example, the introduction of Information Technology into the Fire Stations and new Fire Brigade operational equipment. This includes, but is not limited to the FLEX, Compliance Management Platform, Gartan, ICR, any crew management software, time in attendance or equivalent. Qualifications for the Post Character Each candidate must be of good character. The County Council may make whatever enquiries it considers necessary to satisfy this condition. Age Candidates must be under 55 years of age on the first date of the month in which the latest date for receiving completed application forms for the office occurs. Health Each applicant must be free from or disease which would render him/her unsuitable to hold the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. The successful candidate must: (a) undergo such medical examination(s) by medical examiner(s) as nominated by the County Council in accordance with the document ‘Occupational Health System for the Retained Fire Service’ (b) undergo any other medical examination by medical examiner(s) as nominated by the County Council Payment of medical examiner(s) fees will be made by the County Council for the above examinations. The County Council shall not be responsible for any expense involved in having any medical defects discovered pertaining to a medical examination remedied. Retention in the employment will depend on satisfactory reports by medical examiner(s) and the general condition above as to health. Employment will not be continued in any case where, because of such examinations the Council considers the Station Officer is medically unfit to continue. Citizenship Candidates must, by the date of any job offer, be: A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway; or A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or A non-EEA citizen who is a spouse or child of an EEA or UK or Swiss citizen and has a stamp 4 visa; or A person awarded international protection under the International Protection Act 2015 or any family member entitled to remain in the State as a result of family reunification and has a stamp 4 visa; or A non-EEA citizen who is a parent of a dependent child who is a citizen of, and resident in, an EEA member state or the UK or Switzerland and has a stamp 4 visa. Education, Training, Experience Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed Application forms: (a) A good standard of general education such as would enable him/her to perform satisfactorily the duties specified and in particular to keep efficiently all records pertaining to the position (b) Competence and experience in driving and hold a current clean full driving licence for vehicles of classes B and C or equivalent in the EU model driving licence (c) At least seven years satisfactory service in the Fire Service with either a retained or full time Brigade with relevant experience at a minimum of Sub Station Officer level (d) Have successfully completed Breathing Apparatus Initial Wearers Course and Compartment Fire Behaviour Training Course together with refresher training as required (e) Adequate experience in the command, control and discipline of personnel (f) Have an adequate knowledge and experience of modern firefighting tactics, fire service communications, water supply systems, principles of hydraulics and building construction (g) Adequate knowledge and experience of modern firefighting techniques (h) Successfully attended Sub Officer Courses accredited by The Fire Services Council or the National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management or equivalent Particulars of Office The Post A panel will be formed for an initial period of one year and this may be extended for a further year at the discretion of the Chief Executive. The panel may be used to fill permanent positions that may arise for its duration. Vacancies will be offered in order of merit as per the panel. Westmeath County Council reserves the right to assign employees to any work location having regard to funding and/or operational circumstances. Salary The current pay scale for the post of Wholetime Station Officer is: Point 1 €1,145.00 per week Point 2 €1,158.81 per week Point 3 €1,174.26 per week Point 4 €1,188.42 per week Point 5 €1,202.91 per week In addition, the following may also be paid: Fees at same rates applicable to retained personnel in respect of attendance at fires outside of normal working hours. No fire fees will be paid during normal working hours. No fees will be paid in respect of weekly training drills, in accordance with the National Agreement for Station Officers 1999. The time spent in weekly training drills may be taken in lieu from the normal working time by agreement with the Chief Fire Officer. Rates are as per Circular EL 02/2026. Payment of increments is dependent on satisfactory performance. Entry point of this scale will be determined in accordance with the Circulars issued by the Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government. New entrants to the Local Authority Service commence on the 1st point of the scale in accordance with current Government Policy as set out in Department of the Environment Circular Letter EL 02/2011 of 28th January 2011 and Circular EL 05/2016 dated 5th February 2016. Remuneration is paid fortnightly by PayPath directly to the employee’s nominated bank account. The current pay cycle may be revised during the period of employment. Remuneration is subject to all statutory deductions for example PAYE and PRSI. Increments are paid annually subject to satisfactory attendance, conduct and performance and national agreements. Increments may be withheld if performance, attendance and or conduct are not satisfactory.
Technical Project Lead
The purpose of this role within the relevant business unit and for HIQA as a whole: HIQA has a statutory mandate for health information under the Health Act 2007. HIQA’s remit is to set standards in relation to data and information, monitor compliance with these standards, evaluate information, and provide advice and recommendations about deficiencies identified in respect of health information under Section 8 (1)(i, j, k, l) of the Health Act. HIQA’s health information function has been extended under the Patient Safety Act to include private hospitals and prescribed health service providers. In addition, there have been many recent changes happening in Ireland and at a European level in the area of health information that will impact on HIQA’s work. For example, the Digital Health Framework for Ireland 2024 - 2030 and the Health Information Bill which advance and support the development of an integrated health information system for Ireland. At the European level, the European Health Data Space (EHDS) Regulation requires member states to establish health data access bodies (HDABs) to support the re-use of electronic health data. Health Information | HIQA The Health Information function in HIQA, working in conjunction with stakeholders, aims to drive improvements in the quality of health data and information across health and social care services to support the provision of high quality, safe and person-centred care. The teams work across the following areas: • Producing evidence-based recommendations and guidance to inform national Health Information policy and decision-making. • Supporting the delivery of integrated, high quality and safe care by developing evidence based health information standards, guidance and technical specifications based on well-established standards tailored to Irish / National requirements. • Undertaking a programme of assessment of compliance against national information management and health information standards across health and social care services in Ireland. • Developing an evidence-based data quality, utility and maturity programme to support data holder preparedness for the European Health Data Space. As part of this programme of work, the HI Team is currently recruiting for the role of Technical Project Lead - Health Information who will be key in progressing the technical aspects of the HI team’s core programme of work. This will include ongoing work on the development of an EU-mandated national health dataset catalogue and the progression of HIQA’s review programme to assess the compliance of data holders with national standards related to health information. The successful candidate will work closely with the team to deliver on key stages of related projects. The role will require technical expertise across the following areas: • Metadata specifications and key vocabularies • Data quality • Collaborating with business analysts, domain experts and other stakeholders to translate user stories, business requirements and use cases into functional and technical specifications • Software implementation and change management processes In addition, strong collaboration skills, project management, research, and communication skills will be essential. Behavioural Expectations The way that HIQA people are expected to work to role model HIQA values: The incumbent of this role is expected to demonstrate HIQA’s values in the delivery of everyday work and interactions with clients and colleagues, by putting people first, being fair and objective, being open and accountable, demonstrating excellence and innovation and working together. Common Tasks Team Member • Seek clarity on the tasks associated with own role • Complete tasks in compliance with policies and procedures • Adhere to relevant legislation, standards and internal audits • Fulfil any mandatory or professional competency requirements • Maintain confidentiality and a professional approach • Raise any concerns in relation to workplace health and safety • Actively identify learning needs and development opportunities • Actively contribute as a team member • Follow direction and take on new and different tasks • Set and achieve performance goals that contribute to HIQA strategy • Regularly seek feedback to meet performance expectations and goals Role Specific Tasks The key tasks and activities associated with the role: The nature of the tasks and activities associated with the role will vary accordingly. It will involve: Operational Expertise • Support the development and implementation of a national health dataset catalogue (nHDsC) for Ireland. • Lead on the development and roll out of a coordinated programme of work to support the implementation of the technical aspects of the HI team’s work. This work includes HIQA’s Health Information review programme to assess compliance with national standards related to health information, and other programmes related to information management maturity, and data quality and utility. • Lead on the implementation of a digital knowledge sharing platform to support dissemination of key aspects of the HI team’s programmes of work including its review programme and the nHDsC. Evidence-based research and information analysis • Lead on evidence reviews, including international reviews and systematic literature reviews, in relation to key technical areas of Health Information such as information governance, data quality and interoperability. • Write, edit and quality-assure reports and presentations that present complex technical information in an easily understood and accessible format for different stakeholder groups. • Contribute to the development of academic publications, reports and policy papers. • Compile reports and manage, coordinate and analyse feedback from both internal and external stakeholders. • Manage focus group participation and logistics. Project Management • Lead on the time-framed delivery of project outputs. • Lead on the development of project management documentation including those related to project management, stakeholder engagement, risk management and budget management. • Mentor and support less experienced members of the team, supporting their delivery of the HI Team’s programme of work while building their skillset. • Oversee and ensure delivery of annual business objectives in line with agreed timelines and within budget in accordance with defined quality assurance processes. • Contribute to core functions of the team such as corporate reports, risk register, internal audit, impact reports, annual reports, quality assurance, internal and external communications. Stakeholder engagement, collaboration and customer focus • Liaise with all stakeholders (internal, national and international) as required, in relation to the HI Team’s programme of work including liaison with technical IT experts. • Represent HIQA on national and European committees as required. • Manage public consultations as required, promoting same and ensuring adequate representation of key stakeholder groups. • Develop and promote dissemination of knowledge resources following the development of standards, guidance, recommendations. • Build and manage relationships, budgets and outputs with contractors, sub-contractors, collaborators and partners. • Represent HIQA, where required, in an informed, professional and credible manner in its engagement with a wide range of stakeholders, presenting and facilitating at workshops, information sessions, lectures, training sessions, advisory groups and conferences. • Excellent written and oral communication skills. Undertake other duties and responsibilities as may be determined by the relevant Manager and/or the relevant Director. The contents of any role description are not exhaustive and are intended to be indicative of the scope of the role. Qualifications The qualifications that are essential to effectively meet the requirements of the role: In determining your eligibility the following are the essential qualifications that will be assessed as part of the shortlisting stage of the selection process. • Degree qualification (minimum of Level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications or equivalent) in an area deemed relevant by the Authority for this role such as Health Informatics, Computer Science, Business Information Systems, Information Science or similar. The qualifications that are desirable to effectively meet the requirements of the role: • Professional certification in relevant disciplines such as metadata, data governance or • Postgraduate qualification in area of Health Informatics, Computer Science, Business Information Systems, Information Science or similar. Experience The experience that is essential to effectively meet the requirements of the role: In determining your eligibility the following are the essential knowledge and experience that will be assessed as part of the shortlisting stage of the selection process. • A minimum of one-year relevant experience developing health information metadata specifications and key data vocabularies. Other knowledge and experience that are deemed necessary for the role: • Experience in reviewing health information requirements and technical specification documents to identify the areas requiring localisation to a local context. • Experience in collaborating with business analysts, domain experts and other stakeholders to translate health information user stories, business requirements and use cases into functional and technical specifications. • Experience in managing all aspects of programme / project delivery, through the full lifecycle from initiation to closure. The experience that is desirable to effectively meet the requirements of the role: Experience • Experience in designing, implementing and maintaining metadata systems, including the EU Health DCAT-AP metadata specification. • Experience in use of key vocabularies such as Dublin Core - DCMI Metadata Terms, Schema.org, Data Privacy Vocabulary (DPV), and Data Quality Vocabulary (DQV). • Experience in use of terminology and classifications systems and incorporating them into technical specifications and implementation guides. • Managing and facilitating groups. • Managing and supervising less experienced members of staff. • Providing constructive feedback to team members. Knowledge • Knowledge of Healthcare information systems and applications, such as PMS, Electronic Health Records, Picture Archive and Communication Systems, and Radiology Information Systems. • Knowledge of interface technologies such as API technologies and protocols such as RESTful APIs, JSON, XML, HTTP, OAuth, Swagger, OpenAPI. • Knowledge of Clinical vocabularies, ontologies, mapping, transforming such as ICD-9, ICD-10, ICD-10 - AU, SNOMED, LOINC, ICPC-2. • Knowledge of Healthcare information systems and applications, such as PMS, Electronic Health Records, Radiology Information Management Systems and Laboratory Information Management Systems. • Knowledge of interface technologies such as API technologies and protocols. • Knowledge of Irish health care system. • Knowledge of National health information system. Principal Conditions of Service Probation A probationary period of six months applies to this position. Pay Candidates will be appointed on the minimum point of the salary scale (€75,448) and in accordance with the Department of Finance guidelines. The rate of remuneration will not be subject to negotiation. The incremental progression for this scale is in line with Government pay policy. The salary scale for this position is as follows: Engineer Grade II (PPC) €75,448 €77,172 €78,891 €80,619 €82,342 €82,801 €84,499 €86,262 €89,133¹ €92,011² After 3 years’ satisfactory service at the maximum After 6 years’ satisfactory service at the maximum Entry will be at the first point of the scale. An exception may occur where an appointee has been serving elsewhere in the public service in an analogous grade and pay-scale. In this case the appointment may be assimilated to the nearest point of the advertised salary scale with their incremental date adjusted accordingly. Please note the rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. Superannuation Pensionable public servants (new joiners) recruited on or after 1 January 2013 will be members of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme. Please note that the Single Public Service Pension Scheme applies to all pensionable first-time entrants to the public service, as well as to former public servants returning to the public service after a break of more than 26 weeks. In certain circumstances, for example, where the public servant was on secondment or approved leave or remains on the same contract of employment, the 26-week rule does not apply. The legislation giving effect to the Scheme is the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012. For those who are not subject to the Single Public Service Pension Scheme (e.g. those transferring from other public service employment where the break in service, if any, is less than 26 weeks), the terms of the Health Information and Quality Authority Superannuation Scheme will apply. Annual Leave Annual leave is 27 days, rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service. Hours of attendance Hours of attendance will be fixed from time to time but will amount to not less than 35 per week. The appointee may be required to work additional hours from time to time as may be reasonable and necessary for the proper performance of his or her duties subject to the limits set down under working time regulations. Blended Working Arrangements HIQA has introduced blended working to offer more flexible working arrangements to all employees. We aim to strike a balance between being flexible, efficient, and resilient by facilitating blended working where practical, while enabling onsite interaction, collaboration, and support as required. All roles in HIQA have been assessed under the criteria of business needs and role suitability for blended working. This determined the proportion of time that employees will spend working in HIQA offices and working from home, depending on their role. Depending on the role, there may be a requirement to attend the office for more than the allocated number of days for training and on-boarding purposes at the start of your employment and during the probation period. A review of our blended working model confirmed that this model is working well in HIQA therefore we are now moving from Interim Blended Working to a long term Blended Working Model. Our existing policy and documentation will be revised and updated once the framework for the Work-Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Act is published. Our model is in line with the Civil Service Framework for Blended Working in Ireland. Further guidance on HIQA’s Blended Working Policy, which includes eligibility criteria will be issued to successful candidates. This is an opt-in policy and details on how you can apply will be issued to you before you start.
Technical Project Lead
The purpose of this role within the relevant business unit and for HIQA as a whole: HIQA has a statutory mandate for health information under the Health Act 2007. HIQA’s remit is to set standards in relation to data and information, monitor compliance with these standards, evaluate information, and provide advice and recommendations about deficiencies identified in respect of health information under Section 8 (1)(i, j, k, l) of the Health Act. HIQA’s health information function has been extended under the Patient Safety Act to include private hospitals and prescribed health service providers. In addition, there have been many recent changes happening in Ireland and at a European level in the area of health information that will impact on HIQA’s work. For example, the Digital Health Framework for Ireland 2024 - 2030 and the Health Information Bill which advance and support the development of an integrated health information system for Ireland. At the European level, the European Health Data Space (EHDS) Regulation requires member states to establish health data access bodies (HDABs) to support the re-use of electronic health data. Health Information | HIQA The Health Information function in HIQA, working in conjunction with stakeholders, aims to drive improvements in the quality of health data and information across health and social care services to support the provision of high quality, safe and person-centred care. The teams work across the following areas: • Producing evidence-based recommendations and guidance to inform national Health Information policy and decision-making. • Supporting the delivery of integrated, high quality and safe care by developing evidence based health information standards, guidance and technical specifications based on well-established standards tailored to Irish / National requirements. • Undertaking a programme of assessment of compliance against national information management and health information standards across health and social care services in Ireland. • Developing an evidence-based data quality, utility and maturity programme to support data holder preparedness for the European Health Data Space. As part of this programme of work, the HI Team is currently recruiting for the role of Technical Project Lead - Health Information who will be key in progressing the technical aspects of the HI team’s core programme of work. This will include ongoing work on the development of an EU-mandated national health dataset catalogue and the progression of HIQA’s review programme to assess the compliance of data holders with national standards related to health information. The successful candidate will work closely with the team to deliver on key stages of related projects. The role will require technical expertise across the following areas: • Metadata specifications and key vocabularies • Data quality • Collaborating with business analysts, domain experts and other stakeholders to translate user stories, business requirements and use cases into functional and technical specifications • Software implementation and change management processes In addition, strong collaboration skills, project management, research, and communication skills will be essential. Behavioural Expectations The way that HIQA people are expected to work to role model HIQA values: The incumbent of this role is expected to demonstrate HIQA’s values in the delivery of everyday work and interactions with clients and colleagues, by putting people first, being fair and objective, being open and accountable, demonstrating excellence and innovation and working together. Common Tasks Team Member • Seek clarity on the tasks associated with own role • Complete tasks in compliance with policies and procedures • Adhere to relevant legislation, standards and internal audits • Fulfil any mandatory or professional competency requirements • Maintain confidentiality and a professional approach • Raise any concerns in relation to workplace health and safety • Actively identify learning needs and development opportunities • Actively contribute as a team member • Follow direction and take on new and different tasks • Set and achieve performance goals that contribute to HIQA strategy • Regularly seek feedback to meet performance expectations and goals Role Specific Tasks The key tasks and activities associated with the role: The nature of the tasks and activities associated with the role will vary accordingly. It will involve: Operational Expertise • Support the development and implementation of a national health dataset catalogue (nHDsC) for Ireland. • Lead on the development and roll out of a coordinated programme of work to support the implementation of the technical aspects of the HI team’s work. This work includes HIQA’s Health Information review programme to assess compliance with national standards related to health information, and other programmes related to information management maturity, and data quality and utility. • Lead on the implementation of a digital knowledge sharing platform to support dissemination of key aspects of the HI team’s programmes of work including its review programme and the nHDsC. Evidence-based research and information analysis • Lead on evidence reviews, including international reviews and systematic literature reviews, in relation to key technical areas of Health Information such as information governance, data quality and interoperability. • Write, edit and quality-assure reports and presentations that present complex technical information in an easily understood and accessible format for different stakeholder groups. • Contribute to the development of academic publications, reports and policy papers. • Compile reports and manage, coordinate and analyse feedback from both internal and external stakeholders. • Manage focus group participation and logistics. Project Management • Lead on the time-framed delivery of project outputs. • Lead on the development of project management documentation including those related to project management, stakeholder engagement, risk management and budget management. • Mentor and support less experienced members of the team, supporting their delivery of the HI Team’s programme of work while building their skillset. • Oversee and ensure delivery of annual business objectives in line with agreed timelines and within budget in accordance with defined quality assurance processes. • Contribute to core functions of the team such as corporate reports, risk register, internal audit, impact reports, annual reports, quality assurance, internal and external communications. Stakeholder engagement, collaboration and customer focus • Liaise with all stakeholders (internal, national and international) as required, in relation to the HI Team’s programme of work including liaison with technical IT experts. • Represent HIQA on national and European committees as required. • Manage public consultations as required, promoting same and ensuring adequate representation of key stakeholder groups. • Develop and promote dissemination of knowledge resources following the development of standards, guidance, recommendations. • Build and manage relationships, budgets and outputs with contractors, sub-contractors, collaborators and partners. • Represent HIQA, where required, in an informed, professional and credible manner in its engagement with a wide range of stakeholders, presenting and facilitating at workshops, information sessions, lectures, training sessions, advisory groups and conferences. • Excellent written and oral communication skills. Undertake other duties and responsibilities as may be determined by the relevant Manager and/or the relevant Director. The contents of any role description are not exhaustive and are intended to be indicative of the scope of the role. Qualifications The qualifications that are essential to effectively meet the requirements of the role: In determining your eligibility the following are the essential qualifications that will be assessed as part of the shortlisting stage of the selection process. • Degree qualification (minimum of Level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications or equivalent) in an area deemed relevant by the Authority for this role such as Health Informatics, Computer Science, Business Information Systems, Information Science or similar. The qualifications that are desirable to effectively meet the requirements of the role: • Professional certification in relevant disciplines such as metadata, data governance or • Postgraduate qualification in area of Health Informatics, Computer Science, Business Information Systems, Information Science or similar. Experience The experience that is essential to effectively meet the requirements of the role: In determining your eligibility the following are the essential knowledge and experience that will be assessed as part of the shortlisting stage of the selection process. • A minimum of one-year relevant experience developing health information metadata specifications and key data vocabularies. Other knowledge and experience that are deemed necessary for the role: • Experience in reviewing health information requirements and technical specification documents to identify the areas requiring localisation to a local context. • Experience in collaborating with business analysts, domain experts and other stakeholders to translate health information user stories, business requirements and use cases into functional and technical specifications. • Experience in managing all aspects of programme / project delivery, through the full lifecycle from initiation to closure. The experience that is desirable to effectively meet the requirements of the role: Experience • Experience in designing, implementing and maintaining metadata systems, including the EU Health DCAT-AP metadata specification. • Experience in use of key vocabularies such as Dublin Core - DCMI Metadata Terms, Schema.org, Data Privacy Vocabulary (DPV), and Data Quality Vocabulary (DQV). • Experience in use of terminology and classifications systems and incorporating them into technical specifications and implementation guides. • Managing and facilitating groups. • Managing and supervising less experienced members of staff. • Providing constructive feedback to team members. Knowledge • Knowledge of Healthcare information systems and applications, such as PMS, Electronic Health Records, Picture Archive and Communication Systems, and Radiology Information Systems. • Knowledge of interface technologies such as API technologies and protocols such as RESTful APIs, JSON, XML, HTTP, OAuth, Swagger, OpenAPI. • Knowledge of Clinical vocabularies, ontologies, mapping, transforming such as ICD-9, ICD-10, ICD-10 - AU, SNOMED, LOINC, ICPC-2. • Knowledge of Healthcare information systems and applications, such as PMS, Electronic Health Records, Radiology Information Management Systems and Laboratory Information Management Systems. • Knowledge of interface technologies such as API technologies and protocols. • Knowledge of Irish health care system. • Knowledge of National health information system. Principal Conditions of Service Probation A probationary period of six months applies to this position. Pay Candidates will be appointed on the minimum point of the salary scale (€75,448) and in accordance with the Department of Finance guidelines. The rate of remuneration will not be subject to negotiation. The incremental progression for this scale is in line with Government pay policy. The salary scale for this position is as follows: Engineer Grade II (PPC) €75,448 €77,172 €78,891 €80,619 €82,342 €82,801 €84,499 €86,262 €89,133¹ €92,011² After 3 years’ satisfactory service at the maximum After 6 years’ satisfactory service at the maximum Entry will be at the first point of the scale. An exception may occur where an appointee has been serving elsewhere in the public service in an analogous grade and pay-scale. In this case the appointment may be assimilated to the nearest point of the advertised salary scale with their incremental date adjusted accordingly. Please note the rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. Superannuation Pensionable public servants (new joiners) recruited on or after 1 January 2013 will be members of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme. Please note that the Single Public Service Pension Scheme applies to all pensionable first-time entrants to the public service, as well as to former public servants returning to the public service after a break of more than 26 weeks. In certain circumstances, for example, where the public servant was on secondment or approved leave or remains on the same contract of employment, the 26-week rule does not apply. The legislation giving effect to the Scheme is the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012. For those who are not subject to the Single Public Service Pension Scheme (e.g. those transferring from other public service employment where the break in service, if any, is less than 26 weeks), the terms of the Health Information and Quality Authority Superannuation Scheme will apply. Annual Leave Annual leave is 27 days, rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service. Hours of attendance Hours of attendance will be fixed from time to time but will amount to not less than 35 per week. The appointee may be required to work additional hours from time to time as may be reasonable and necessary for the proper performance of his or her duties subject to the limits set down under working time regulations. Blended Working Arrangements HIQA has introduced blended working to offer more flexible working arrangements to all employees. We aim to strike a balance between being flexible, efficient, and resilient by facilitating blended working where practical, while enabling onsite interaction, collaboration, and support as required. All roles in HIQA have been assessed under the criteria of business needs and role suitability for blended working. This determined the proportion of time that employees will spend working in HIQA offices and working from home, depending on their role. Depending on the role, there may be a requirement to attend the office for more than the allocated number of days for training and on-boarding purposes at the start of your employment and during the probation period. A review of our blended working model confirmed that this model is working well in HIQA therefore we are now moving from Interim Blended Working to a long term Blended Working Model. Our existing policy and documentation will be revised and updated once the framework for the Work-Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Act is published. Our model is in line with the Civil Service Framework for Blended Working in Ireland. Further guidance on HIQA’s Blended Working Policy, which includes eligibility criteria will be issued to successful candidates. This is an opt-in policy and details on how you can apply will be issued to you before you start.
