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Purpose of the Post • The primary purpose of the post of the Clinical Skills Facilitator is to provide clinical support, education and instruction to Staff Nurses in developing skills and competencies in order to fulfil their roles and responsibilities in the provision of care to patients and their families • To provide professional paediatric nursing skills in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the nursing care for assigned patients while providing exceptional patient care in an environment where quality, respect, caring, and compassion are at the centre of all we do. • To work as part of the NPDU team developing children’s nursing practice within the hospital and will have responsibility as project lead on specific initiatives. A key element of this post is the clinical credibility of the post holder. It is envisaged that the post holder will be acknowledged as an excellent resource to professionals within the hospital. Principal Duties and Responsibilities • The person holding this post is required to support the principle that the care of the patient always comes first and will approach their work with the flexibility and enthusiasm necessary to make this principle a reality for every patient to the greatest possible degree • Maintain throughout the Group’s awareness of the primacy of the patient in relation to all hospital activities. • Performance management systems are part of the role, and you will be required to participate in the Group’s performance management programme Professional/ Clinical • Advise, encourage, support and facilitate nursing staffs’ learning through a broad range of means e.g. the identification of learning opportunities in the clinical areas, imparting knowledge and creating a learning environment • Maintain a high level of professional and clinical leadership and conduct all duties in accordance with national and local policies • Maintain professional standards in relation to confidentiality, ethics and legislation • Lead and participate in the development and evaluation of quality initiatives on behalf of the development of children’s nursing services. • Promote the expansion of the role of the children’s nurse • Assign time to engage directly in practice in order to keep pace with changes and provide enabling process for the staff to achieve their goals • Adhere to and contribute to the development, formulation and evaluation of guidelines, policies and procedures to enhance a quality service. • Participate in the identification, development, delivery and evaluation of education and training programmes for Childrens and General Nursing Staff who care for children as part of their role Develop appropriate systems in the streamlining of education, practice development, audit data collection and reporting. • Develop on annual work plan to meet the changing service needs • Participate in teams / meetings / committees as appropriate, communicating and working in co-operation with other team members. • Lead, facilitate and participate in audit of clinical practice and be responsible for the implementation of actions required by audit • Encourage and participate in Nursing and Midwifery research as required • Be familiar with relevant National Report Recommendations and Judicial Reports and be involved in the implementation of recommendations at local level. • Promote the guidelines for safety and best practice laid down by the hospital policies, Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland guidelines and relevant Acts such as Data Protection Act 1988, and The Health, Safety & Welfare at Work Act 1999. Education and Training • Identify education and learning needs of nursing and healthcare assistant staff who care for children in Letterkenny University Hospital and participate in continuing education by introducing measures to address these requirements to achieve quality excellence in clinical care • Facilitate development of nursing and healthcare assistant staff clinical skills in Paediatric Nursing • Supervise and contribute to competency attainment for qualified children’s and general nursing staff in their development or expansion of roles • Liaise with Clinical Nurse Managers in ensuring continuing education of all nursing staff in their wards. • Contribute to the maintenance of quality clinical learning environment on the Paediatric ward • Participate in the identification, development and delivery of orientation, induction, teaching, mentorship, and preceptorship of staff to the hospital • Participate in curriculum development meetings educational programmes. • Promote reflective practice for self and staff. • Engage in continuing professional development by keeping up to date with paediatric nursing literature, recent paediatric nursing research and new developments in paediatric nursing management, education, and practice and to attend staff study days as considered appropriate. • Assist or lead on clinical audits and formulate action plans. • Establish and maintain a mechanism of recording and co-ordination ongoing education. Support the implementation and maintenance of records systems for the training of paediatric nursing staff. • Plan, organise, supervise, assess, evaluate, and monitor quality paediatric nursing standards and foster advance evidence based clinical practice and the clinical learning environment. • Reduce the theory practice gap, foster staff empowerment, and increase autonomy over learning. • Assist in the implementation of personal development planning in Paediatric nursing services • Assist nursing personnel to maintain high levels of competence by enabling them to identify their personal professional goals, provide feedback, and facilitate achievement of personal development outcomes. • Implement and support the development of personal portfolios in collaboration with the clinical nurse managers Management • Provide a high level of professional and clinical leadership, demonstrating the values of compassion, care and commitment and conduct all duties in accordance with relevant policies. • Provide professional and clinical leadership and vision and facilitate staff team building to provide planned care and develop educational strategies and service goals. • Comply with all relevant professional and statutory requirements (NMBI Guidelines, Code of Conduct and Scope of Practice, HIQA Standards for Safer Better Healthcare (Jun 2012). • Adhere to and facilitate compliance with all relevant National, local and HR policies • Promote and facilitate good communications within the hospital and with external agencies. • Contribute to nursing strategies to facilitate the recruitment, retention, and succession planning of nurses. • Promote a culture that values diversity and respect in the workplace • Manage all resources efficiently and effectively. • Lead and support on practice development within the clinical area. • Lead and support the implementation of change. • Support Clinical Nurse Managers in the compliance with legal requirements, policies and procedures affecting service users, staff and other hospital matters. • Manage and promote liaisons with internal / external bodies as appropriate e.g. intra-hospital service and the community. • Maintain all necessary clinical and administrative records and reporting arrangements. • Maintain all necessary clinical and administrative records and reporting arrangements • Engage in IT developments as they apply to service users and service administration Practice Development • Work as a member of the Nurse Practice Development Unit on quality initiatives. • Participate in the development, implementation, review and audit of guidelines, policies and procedures to enhance a quality patient service. • Support and participate in clinical audit within the hospital e.g. Nursing Metrics, Care Bundles • Participate in nurse practice development initiatives including the provision of education, training, study days and information sessions • Participate in nurse practice development initiatives, which foster the application of theory to practice and improved quality of patient care. • Work as a member of the Nurse Practice Development Unit in preparation for Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland site visits. • Take part in incident and clinical reviews as assigned by ADON or Director of Midwifery and facilitate any quality improvement arising from these reviews • Support orientation and supernumerary placement for new nurses. • Facilitate and support Registered Nurses with practice development issues and facilitate Clinical Nurses Mangers in development and implementation of action plans for Registered Nurses where areas for improvement are identified. Liaison and Communication: • Support Clinical Nurse / staff competency development as appropriate. • Liaise closely with Clinical Nurse Managers for all specialties in relation to policy proposals, staff training and development. • Attend relevant meetings as required for role, liaison with appropriate staff. • Attend staff meetings and receive staff suggestions for improvement in the system of work. • Maintain open communication with all relevant staff. • Develop good working relationships with wards and departments to promote quality patient centred care. • Consult inter and intra-disciplinary both internally and externally as part of the contribution to promote staff education and patient management. • Promote effective nurse documentation in the department and maintain appropriate records. KPI’s • The identification and development of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) which are congruent with the Hospital’s service plan targets. • The development of Action Plans to address KPI targets. • Driving and promoting a Performance Management culture. • In conjunction with line manager assist in the development of a Performance Management system for your profession. • The management and delivery of KPIs as a routine and core business objective. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING GENERAL CONDITIONS: • Employees must attend fire lectures periodically and must observe fire orders. • All accidents within the Department must be reported immediately. • Infection Control Policies must be adhered to. • In line with the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Acts 2005 and 2010 all staff must comply with all safety regulations and audits. • In line with the Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Act 2004, smoking within the Hospital Buildings is not permitted. • Hospital uniform code must be adhered to. • Provide information that meets the need of Senior Management. • To support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service. Risk Management, Infection Control, Hygiene Services and Health & Safety • The management of Risk, Infection Control, Hygiene Services and Health & Safety is the responsibility of everyone and will be achieved within a progressive, honest and open environment. • The post holder must be familiar with the necessary education, training and support to enable them to meet this responsibility. • The post holder has a duty to familiarise themselves with the relevant Organisational Policies, Procedures & Standards and attend training as appropriate in the following areas: o Continuous Quality Improvement Initiatives o Document Control Information Management Systems o Risk Management Strategy and Policies o Hygiene Related Policies, Procedures and Standards o Decontamination Code of Practice o Infection Control Policies o Safety Statement, Health & Safety Policies and Fire Procedure o Data Protection and confidentiality Policies • The post holder is responsible for ensuring that they become familiar with the requirements stated within the Risk Management Strategy and that they comply with the Group’s Risk Management Incident/Near miss reporting Policies and Procedures. • The post holder is responsible for ensuring that they comply with hygiene services requirements in your area of responsibility. Hygiene Services incorporates environment and facilities, hand hygiene, catering, cleaning, the management of laundry, waste, sharps and equipment. • The post holder must foster and support a quality improvement culture through-out your area of responsibility in relation to hygiene services. • The post holders’ responsibility for Quality & Risk Management, Hygiene Services and Health & Safety will be clarified to you in the induction process and by your line manager. • The post holder must take reasonable care for his or her own actions and the effect that these may have upon the safety of others. • The post holder must cooperate with management, attend Health & Safety related training and not undertake any task for which they have not been authorised and adequately trained. • The post holder is required to bring to the attention of a responsible person any perceived shortcoming in our safety arrangements or any defects in work equipment. • It is the post holder’s responsibility to be aware of and comply with the HSE Health Care Records Management/Integrated Discharge Planning (HCRM / IDP) Code of Practice. The above Job Description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. ****** Please Note CV’s will not be accepted for this campaign ****** Please download and submit your fully completed application form through the Rezoomo website (Using Google Chrome) Completed Applications Forms to be returned by REZOOMO only. Please ensure you read the instructions for the completion of this Application Form and complete all areas, in full. Failure to complete all areas of the Application Form will result in you not being brought forward to the interview stage of the selection process.
NAAS-- - Clinical Nurse Specialist, Cardiovascular Disease
Clinical Nurse Specialist - Cardiovascular Disease Naas General Hospital There is currently 1 permanent whole-time vacancy available in Naas General Hospital. A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. **Please note we do not accept CV's for this post - applications are only accepted** Informal Enquiries Yvonne Doyle Assistant Director of Nursing Naas General Hospital Phone:045 843023 Email: Yvonne.doyle5@hse.ie Lynn Farrell Assistant Director of Nursing Naas General Hospital Email: lynn.farrell@hse.ie HR Point of Contact Olivia Girvin HR Recruitment Officer HSE Dublin and Midlands Email : Olivia.girvin@hse.ie Tel: 087 957 4869 Purpose of the Post The role of the CNS CVD was developed to: provide expertise and specialist nursing services to patients with a cardiovascular condition both in the ward and hospital outpatient settings. The role of the CNS CVD will differ according to the needs and configuration of established cardiovascular services. The post holder will aim to deliver effective evidenced based care, using resources efficiently to achieve the best possible outcomes for patients with cardiovascular disease in keeping with agreed models of care and HIQA standards. The post holder will work as part of a MDT and in close liaison with their associated Consultant Cardiologist to deliver coordinated evidence based care for patients. The primary focus of the post holder will be to ensure that patients with cardiovascular disease receive timely and appropriate care through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care delivery. The CNS CVD plays a vital role in ensuring patients are empowered with skills and knowledge necessary for them to achieve optimal health and wellbeing. Eligibility Criteria Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition: 1. Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc (a) (i) Be a registered nurse/midwife on the active Register of Nurses or Midwives held by An Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland) or be eligible to be so registered. And (ii) Be registered in a Division of the register of Nurses and Midwives in which the application is being made. Or In exceptional circumstances, which will be assessed on a case by case basis be registered in another Division of the register of Nurses and Midwives. And (iii) Have successfully completed a post registration programme of study, as certified by the education provider, which verifies that the applicant has achieved a Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI), National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) major academic Level 8 or higher award or can provide written evidence from the Higher Education Institute that they have achieved the number of ECTS credits equivalent to a Level 8 or higher standard, relevant to the specialist area of care – Insert name the area of care prior to application* (See Note 1). And (iv) Have a minimum of 5 years post registration full time experience or an aggregate of 5 years full time experience in the division of the register in which the application is being made (taking into account (a) (ii) if relevant) And (v) Have a minimum of 2 years’ experience or an aggregate of 2 years full time experience in specialist area of Cardiac Care. And (vi) Demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development (b) Have the ability to practice safely and effectively fulfilling his/her professional responsibility within his/her scope of practice 2. Annual Registration (i) On appointment, practitioners must maintain live annual registration on the appropriate/relevant Division of the register of Nurses and Midwives maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann) for the role. And (ii) Confirm annual registration with NMBI to the HSE by way of the annual Patient Safety Assurance Certificate (PSAC). 3. Health Candidates for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. 4. Character Candidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character. **Please note only completed application forms are accepted for this role**
Team Leader
Team Leader / Supervisor – Your journey starts here – and where it goes is up to you. The Role: This is a stepping-stone, not a stopgap. As Team Leader, you’ll build essential leadership skills, gain valuable hands-on experience, and be supported every step of the way. Whether you see yourself running your own store or stepping into a regional role, we’ll help you get there. Why Join Us? Make it Yours: This role is based in CELBRIDGE RP (TESCO) – Free on-site parking available. Apply now and take the next step in your hospitality journey!
UHWN Candidate Clinical Nurse Specialist, Supplementary Campaign
************PLEASE COMPLETE THE APPLICATION FORM FULLY, CV'S ARE NOT ACCEPTED*********** Principal Duties and Responsibilities Clinical Focus The candidate Clinical Nurse specialist (Stoma care) will: 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.
DNCC Physiotherapist, Senior Care Group Area
There are currently a number of permanent whole-time vacancies available in Integrated Health Areas of Dublin North County and Dublin North City & West. (Blakestown CHN, Ballymun CHN, Kilbarrack CHN, Balbriggan CHN, St. Mary’s Hospital) These vacancies are in the speciality areas of - · Senior Physiotherapist Combined Care group areas 6 & 2: Musculoskeletal/ Orthopaedics/Rheumatology/neurology/gerontology/rehabilitation (required for primary care)) · Senior Physiotherapist Care Group Area 6: Neurology/ Gerontology/ Rehabilitation Informal Enquiries for the role: For enquiries relating to North West Dublin post contact: Ligimol Varghese, Community Healthcare Area Manager at Phone 087 3314568 or Email Ligimol.varghese@hse.ie For enquiries relating to Balbriggan and Kilbarrack post(s) contact: Jane Behan, Enhanced Community Care Network Manager at Phone 086 4157315 or Email: jane.behan@hse.ie For enquiries relating to Ballymun Area post(s) contact: Joanne Finn, Physiotherapy Manager at Phone 087 358 1731 or E-mail: Joanne.Finn2@hse.ie For enquiries relating to St Mary’s Hospital post(s) contact: Adefunke Salawu, Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist at Phone: 01 7959347 or Email: adefunke.salawu@hse.ie From Monday 22nd September 2025 - Marian Glynn, Physiotherapy Manager at Phone: 087 6555464 or Email: marian.glynn@hse.ie HR Enquiries: Integrated Health Areas of Dublin North County and Dublin North City & West is committed to providing information and services which are accessible to all, if you have a recruitment related query or require accessibility assistance throughout any stage of the recruitment process, please contact: Nicola Hutchinson at nicola.hutchinson@hse.ie Purpose of the Post The Senior Physiotherapist will: For further support on applying for this role please refer to: https://www.rezoomo.com/contentfiles/hselearning/mod1/story.html
Computer Support Tutor
Purpose of Position: The role of the Computing Support Tutor is to assess, research, document, teach and support student learning in the part-time computing programmes on offer in the School of Computing. Reporting to: Dean of the School of Computing Key Relationships: Candidates should note that they may be required to submit documentary evidence in support of any particulars given by them in their application for the post. Data Protection Acts 1988 to 2018 and the Freedom of Information Acts 1997 to 2014 as amended Data collected for the purposes of recruitment activities NCI conducts recruitment processes to fill vacancies within the college. When applying for these competitions applicants are asked to submit a range of documents, e.g., a completed application form, CV and/or a personal statement or cover letter. For the purposes of recruitment activities, we will not collect any personal data that we do not need to assess your candidature for a role with us. Legal Basis for Processing NCI ’s legal basis for the processing of this data is a combination of individual consent, contractual necessity and legal obligations. Withdrawal of Consent Applicants can withdraw their consent for the processing of their personal data at any time by notifying the College. It is important to note that withdrawal of consent prior to the completion of the process will be considered as a withdrawal of the application. What we do with your data People who are directly employed by NCI and are based in Ireland process all the personal data collected for both recruitment and HR purposes. Shortlisting HR draft up the shortlisting documents and provide the initial screening to determine if a person meets the essential criteria of the competition. A shortlisting panel is generally made up of two senior grade staff members from the relevant department for which the role is being recruited. Sharing of your data Where you have been successfully shortlisted for a post, each interview panel member will be furnished with a copy of the relevant information of those who will be attending interview in order that they can review applications in advance of the interview process. All such information will be returned to NCI and shredded following the competition process. Some of the interview panel will be external interviewers, who are not employees of NCI but are engaged for the purpose and are strictly subject to the rules and policies of the College. Access Applicants can request and receive access to their data at any time and can request and receive a copy of this data, in electronic/transferable format. Erasure Applicants can request the data held be erased. In this case, the application for a position is considered withdrawn. Rectification Applicants can have any incorrect information corrected. Objection / Withdraw Applications can object to this information being processed and/or can request to withdraw from the application process Complain Applicants can make a complaint to our internal Information Governance and Data Protection Officer NCI Information Governance and Data Protection Officer National College of Ireland, Mayor Street, IFSC, Dublin 1 Tel (Direct): + 353 1 4498 523 ; Tel (Reception): + 353 1 4498 500 And/or make a complaint to the relevant authority Data Protection Commission, 21 Fitzwilliam Square South, Dublin 2, D02 RD28 Tel: +353 (0) 761 104 800 National College of Ireland is an equal opportunities employer and is a Member of the Athena SWAN Charter. NCI is committed to serving our diverse community and welcomes applications from underrepresented groups.
Deputy Social Care Manager, Children Residential Services
Job Summary The Child and Family Agency was established on 1st January 2014 and is responsible for a range of statutory functions including provision of child protection, alternative care, specified regulatory services and a range of family support services. The Agency has commenced a major improvement programme with significant focus on Practice, Culture and Structure. The Agency currently has responsibility for a budget of circa €1.2billion and delivers its services through over 5,500 people in 259 locations across the Country. The Child and Family Agency has responsibility for the following range of services: Health A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Character Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character Attachment(s): DSCM South-East Candidate Information Pack 2025.pdf
Senior Psychologist Assessment, Consultation And Therapy Services
Job Summary The Child and Family Agency was established on 1st January 2014 and is responsible for a range of statutory functions including provision of child protection, alternative care, specified regulatory services and a range of family support services. The Agency has commenced a major improvement programme with significant focus on Practice, Culture and Structure. The Agency currently has responsibility for a budget of circa €1.2billion and delivers its services through over 5,500 people in 259 locations across the Country. The Child and Family Agency has responsibility for the following range of services: Health A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Character Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character. Attachment(s): Senior Psychologist ACTS Candidate Information Pack Sept 2025.pdf
Social Care Worker, Central
Job Summary The Child and Family Agency was established on 1st January 2014 and is responsible for a range of statutory functions including provision of child protection, alternative care, specified regulatory services and a range of family support services. The Agency has commenced a major improvement programme with significant focus on Practice, Culture and Structure. The Agency currently has responsibility for a budget of circa €1.2billion and delivers its services through over 5,500 people in 259 locations across the Country. The Child and Family Agency has responsibility for the following range of services: Attachment(s): Social Care Worker Dublin South Central Candidate Information Pack Sept 2025.pdf
Principal Social Worker
Job Summary The Child and Family Agency was established on 1st January 2014 and is responsible for a range of statutory functions including provision of child protection, alternative care, specified regulatory services and a range of family support services. The Agency has commenced a major improvement programme with significant focus on Practice, Culture and Structure. The Agency currently has responsibility for a budget of circa €1.2billion and delivers its services through over 5,500 people in 259 locations across the Country. The Child and Family Agency has responsibility for the following range of services: Health A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Character Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character. Attachment(s): Candidate Information Pack Principal Social Worker Galway September 2025.pdf
