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Role and Responsibility: The overall role and responsibility of the Dog Warden is the management of Longford County Council’s dog control service and the dog pound. This will involve attending to and managing all animals at the pound and maintaining all associated records. It will involve dealing with the public, liaising with and working alongside co-workers and reporting to the Administrative Officer, to ensure all duties are carried out to the highest level. The following list of legislation will act as a guide to the duties involved and as such a formal qualification as Registered Veterinary Nurse or in animal care will be desirable. • Control of Dogs (XL Bully) Regulations 2024 S.I. No 491/2024 • Control of Dogs Act 1986, as amended, including Regulations made there under • Pounds Act 1935, and Regulations made there under • Animals Act 1985 • Control of Horses Act 1996 and Regulations made there under • European Communities (Identification of Equidae) Regulations 2015 • Dog Breeding Establishments Act 2010 • Animal Health & Welfare Act 2013 • Micro-chipping of Dogs Regulations 2015 Health and Safety The person employed will be required to perform assigned duties exercising a duty of care, in the interest of safety of oneself, fellow employees and the general public, at all times in compliance with Longford County Council’s Health & Safety Management System. Working in a safe manner, in full compliance with the relevant safety legislation and construction regulations, will be the primary responsibility of all Dog Wardens. A Dog Warden’s duties may include but will not be limited to; Governance a) Be familiar with relevant policies, bye-laws and legislation and be authorised under the relevant legislation b) Implement procedures in accordance with training provided Management a) Carry out duties at the dog pound and dog control service as required in conjunction with other Wardens, administrative section, and the general veterinary service provider and in line with the dog pound animal health programme. b) Work closely with An Garda Siochana, ISPCA, Animal Welfare Charities and other stakeholders in relation to dog control issues. c) Contribute to the development of the dog control service. Administration a) Keep accurate records of all dog control related matters b) Keep and maintain the register of pound dogs and their traceability records c) Keep a register of all dog related calls d) Submit reports in relation to work under your charge as may be required e) Maintain detailed records in relation to enforcement issues, including those of alleged offences as required for the purpose of Court Proceedings. f) Liaise closely with Administrative Staff in the preparation of evidence for court g) Attend Court and give evidence when required to do so. h) Completion of annual dog control statistics return and other periodic returns/reports i) Provide assistance as required with Freedom of Information and other requests j) Prepare reports for prosecution of offenders under the relevant legislation, and attending court where necessary k) Applying for a court order in relation to dangerous dogs l) Attend and give evidence in court m) Use all information technology equipment provided Operational a) Wear uniform and use PPE as provided b) Ensure the Pound is open and attended at required times c) Seizure and detention of stray and surrendered dogs, including all associated administration d) Contact the administrative section promptly when a dog enters the pound, when any other significant issue arises. e) Ensure no animal is accepted without appropriate fees being paid in advance at the cash desk and no animal is released without appropriate fees being paid in advance to the cash desk and all relevant documentation is completed and maintained f) Microchip dogs as required and scan, record and register all details of microchips g) Take all reasonable steps to trace and identify the owners or keepers of stray dogs or uncontrolled dogs and where possible, to return such dogs to their owners. h) Request as necessary any person appearing to be the owner or keeper of a dog to produce a relevant licence. i) Ensure animal welfare is maintained to the highest standard at all times and report any illness or injury to contracted general veterinary service provider j) Maintain the Dog Pound, (including the kennels, mats, structures and equipment) in a clean and sanitary condition with due regard at all times to the comfort and welfare of dogs held in the County Council’s Pound. k) Investigate complaints in relation to dog control and dog breeding establishment issues l) Carry out house to house calls in relation to dog control matters m) Carry out regular patrols in housing estates and other areas as required n) Prepare and issue fixed penalty notices o) Ensure maximum dog licensing levels in county, including carrying out house to house checks p) Assist with/carry out the inspection of dog breeding establishments and report on same. q) Facilitate education in relation to responsible dog ownership e.g. sheep worrying r) Carry out health and safety inspection on the dog pound and assist with internal and external audits s) Arrange the humane euthanasia of dogs when required by Court Order or otherwise. t) Carry out any horse related duties as required from time to time u) Cooperate with the Longford Urban Horse Education Project. The above specifications are not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform such duties appropriate to the post, which may be assigned from time to time. The work will be carried out in accordance with established work practices or as negotiated from time to time. Person appointed will be required to report to work location at the location notified to him/her by the supervisor. Employees must attend at all training courses deemed necessary by their employer for their area of work, and exercise the skills and knowledge learnt when required to do so. The successful candidate may be required to successfully pass a Safe Pass course as required. QUALIFICATIONS Character Each candidate must be of good character. Health Each candidate must be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Citizenship Candidates must, by the date of any job offer, be: (a) A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway; or (b) A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or (c) A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or (d) 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 (e) 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 (f) 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, etc Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms - a) Have a standard of education such as will enable the applicant to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position. b) A working knowledge of software packages (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, online applications, smart handheld devices etc). c) Hold a full clean B Driving Licence d) Be able to write concise and legible reports e) Experience in handling animals is required and Registered Veterinary Nurse or other formal training in animal care is desirable f) Have experience working with Dog/voluntary/disadvantaged groups PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYMENT The Post The post is wholetime (i.e. 39 hours per week) and appointment may be permanent or temporary. Location Longford County Council reserves the right to assign the successful candidates to any premises in use by the Council, now or in the future. The person appointed will be required to report to their place of work by their own means of transport and at their own expense. Commencement Longford County Council shall require a person to whom an appointment is offered to take up such appointment within a period of not more than one month and if they fail to take up the appointment within such period, or such other longer period as the Council in its absolute discretion may determine, Longford County Council shall not appoint them. Working Hours The Dog Warden/Pound Keeper will be required to work a 39-hour week, incorporating attendance of 2 hours each day, every second Saturday and Sunday. The working week will include (a) periodic early morning and evening work, (b) weekend work. Attendance may also be required at such specific times as may be notified by the Council from time to time. The hours and days of work may be subject to change from week to week, start and finish times will be determined and notified in advance. Longford County Council reserves the right to alter the hours of work from time to time in line with Government guidance. All hours worked are subject to and recorded in accordance with the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997, and the Organisation of Working Time Regulations, 2001. Longford County Council requires all employees to record their hours using the Council’s attendance management system. Reporting Arrangements The Dog Warden will report directly to the appropriate supervisor in the Section or to any other employee of Longford County Council as designated for this purpose. A system of regular appraisal will be operated during employment, which will involve discussions between the employee and the line manager regarding performance and conduct. Probationary Period of Employment There shall be a period after appointment during which the appointee will hold the position on probation. The period of probation will be prescribed by the Chief Executive. Employment may be terminated during the probationary period should service be deemed by the Chief Executive to be unsatisfactory. Employment may be terminated at the end of the probationary period unless the Chief Executive has certified that the employee had satisfactory service. Tenure of employment following probation will be subject to satisfactory service. Remuneration The current scale for the post of Dog Warden is €784.48 - €806.04 gross per week (Circular EL 07/2025) the rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government Circulars. On appointment successful candidates will be placed on the first point of the point of the salary scale. Appointment to a higher point of the salary scale may apply to candidates employed elsewhere in the public service, subject to verification of service history. Remuneration is paid fortnightly by PayPath directly to the employees nominated bank account. The current wage pay cycle may be revised during the period of employment. Remuneration is subject to all statutory deductions, e.g. P.A.Y.E. and P.R.S.I. 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. Superannuation & Retirement A person who becomes a pensionable employee of the County Council will be required in respect of their Superannuation to contribute to the Local Authority at the appropriate rate. The terms of the Local Government Superannuation (Consolidation) Scheme 1998 as amended or the Public Services Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004 or the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme & Other Provisions) Act 2012 will apply as appropriate on appointment. Retirement age for employees is dependent on their relevant contract of employment, with due consideration being given to the rules of the Superannuation Scheme to which they belong. • For appointees who are deemed not to be “new entrants” as defined in the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, retirement is compulsory on reaching 65 years of age. • The minimum retirement age for “new entrants” to the public service as defined in the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004 is 65. There is no mandatory retirement age. • Effective from 1st January, 2013, The Single Public Service Scheme applies to all first-time new 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: Retirement age is set, initially, at 66 years; this will rise in step with statutory changes in the State Pension Contributory (SPC) age to 67 years in 2021 and 68 years in 2028. Compulsory retirement age will be 70. Annual Leave The current annual leave entitlement for Dog Warden is 25 days per annum, in accordance with the Council’s Annual Leave Policy. The Chief Executive of Longford County Council retains autonomy with regard to office closures, (e.g. Christmas Office Closure), any days arising from such closure will be reserved from the employee’s annual leave entitlement. Proposed office closure days will be reviewed and advised to all employees each year. Driver’s Licence & Insurance Employees of Longford County Council may be required to use their car on official business. In such situations the employee must hold a current clean driver’s licence and have available adequate means of transport. If, during the course of employment, an employee’s licence is revoked, even temporarily, or if endorsements are received on their licence which may affect their ability to carry out the full range of their duties, the employee is obliged to notify the Council immediately. It is the responsibility of the employee to arrange the appropriate car insurance cover for business use and to indemnify Longford County Council with the indemnity specified on your insurance certificate under the heading “Persons or classes of person who are covered”. Documentation to confirm the appropriate insurance cover will be required to be supplied to the Council on an annual basis. The Dog Warden may be provided with an electric bicycle to carry out their duties. Code of Conduct/Organisation Policies Employees are required to adhere to all current and future Longford County Council codes of practice including Code of Conduct of Employees and all current and future organisational policies including, but not limited to Health and Safety, Communications, Data Protection, Equality, Staff Mobility, Attendance Management and Use of Electronic Equipment. Garda Vetting A person who is being considered for appointment will be required to complete a Garda Vetting application, the results of which will be considered before an offer of employment is made. Use of Modern Technology The successful candidate will be required to use all equipment provided, including computers, hand-held terminals, mobile telephone, electronic equipment, video or other monitoring equipment and any other new technology which may be introduced in the future. Uniform The person appointed will be required to wear a uniform (which will be supplied by the County Council) at all times when on duty, unless otherwise authorised by Longford County Council. Training Employees are required to attend and participate fully in training programmes as may be decided by the Council from time to time and to apply their learning in the course of their daily working activities. Period of Acceptance The local authority shall require persons to whom an appointment is offered to take up such appointment within a period of not more than one month and if they fail to take up the appointment within such period or such longer period as the local authority in its absolute discretion may determine, the local authority shall not appoint them. Health and Safety Regulations Longford County Council as an Employer is obliged to ensure, so far as it is reasonably practicable the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work of all of its employees. Under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005, the County Council has a legal duty to exercise all due care and take all protective and preventative measures to protect the Safety, Health, and Welfare of its employees. All employees also have a legal obligation under Safety and Health legislation to co-operate with management and not engage in any improper conduct or behaviour or do anything, which would place themselves or others at risk. Employees must not be under the influence of an intoxicant at the place of work. Employees must comply with all Safety and Health rules and regulations and attend all required Safety and Health Training.
Team Member
Costa Coffee requires a full time and part time fully flexible Team Members for our store in Castle Place. At Costa Coffee we are as passionate about our people as we are our great coffee! Being a part of our team gives you the chance to learn new skills in coffee excellence whilst letting your personality shine through. As a Costa Barista you receive full training in delivering every customer with an unbeatable coffee experience, through great customer service and great coffee. Are you: -
Sales Assistant
Maxi Zoo is part of the Fressnapf Group, the European market leader in pet product with 2,600 shops across Europe. Maxi Zoo is Ireland’s largest pet retailer and has over 30 shops in Ireland. Maxi Zoo Ireland are driven by the desire to make the life of pets and pets owners simpler, better and happier. Maxi Zoo Ireland are currently recruiting for a Part Time Sales Assistant for our Limerick store. Why join us?
Operations Manager
Mount Charles Group are one of the largest and privately owned soft Facilities Management, catering and ancillary service/product providers in Ireland. If you are a customer focused individual and want to join a fun and family orientated business which believes people are our greatest asset, then we have a role for you! Do the right thing, Have fun & grow together, Take pride in what you do! We are currently recruiting for an Operations Manager to join our team at the Mount Charles Group working at sites across Northern Ireland. This is a great opportunity to join a world leading facilities management company. Working Pattern: Please note, the successful applicant's offer is subject to the Access NI (Enhanced) check prior to commencement of role. The Access NI Code of Practice is available upon request. Mount Charles Group has a policy on recruiting ex-offenders, a copy of which can be provided upon request. Having a criminal record will not necessarily prevent you from working for the Mount Charles Group. The Mount Charles Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Due to the number of applicants Mount Charles receives, we only respond to short-listed applicants. If you have not been contacted within six weeks of the closing date, you have not been selected for interview GREAT PEOPLE - GREAT SERVICE - GREAT FUTURE
Female Support Worker
The Cedar Foundation is seeking to recruit the following permanent position: Female Support Worker – (This position is open to female applicants only. The lawful recruitment of a female for this position falls within the exception allowed by Article 10 (2)(e) of the Sex Discrimination Order 1976) Ref: 25-254-FSW-MVC-WEB Job Role : Female Support Worker – Night Awake Location : Meadowvale Court, 195 Hillsborough Old Road, Lisburn, BT27 5WQ. Salary : £12.60 per Hour Hours : 30 – 35 hours per week contracts available (A mixture of AM and PM shifts) (Support workers are required to work flexibly and be available to work unsociable hours and public holidays on a rotational basis.) The Service At Meadowvale Court we provide support and care for adults over the age of 18 who have brain injury, physical, sensory or neurological disability. The extent of support and care provided is based on individual assessment of need. Personalised support services available include assistance with daily living activities, personal care, leisure and social skills and household management. The Role The role of Support Worker requires a team approach at all times with effective working relationships for the benefit of the service user. Please note - At present The Cedar Foundation does not offer Sponsorship. Essential Criteria A minimum of 6 months caring experience (paid employment or personal caring responsibilities) Effective verbal and written communication to include numeracy skills. Interest in working with people in a care environment. Awareness of the needs of people with learning and physical disabilities. Apply Online: https://cedar-foundation.getgotjobs.co.uk/home Closing Date : Friday 12st September 2025 at 10:00 am THE CEDAR FOUNDATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER #nijobs
Chapter Lead, Content & Knowledge
Chapter Lead- Content and Knowledge The Experience Chapter is a community of designers, researchers, content writers, and experience strategists who will collaborate across multiple squads while being unified by shared craft, practices, and standards within a single chapter area. The area has been divided into two distinct chapter types: one focused on enablement and the other on delivery. There are three chapter instances across these two chapter types. This role will lead the Content and Knowledge Chapter instance which forms part of the Experience Delivery aspect of the chapter area. The Chapter instance focuses on ensuring high-quality outcomes through effective design execution and consistent customer and employee-facing content. Broad Description of Content and Knowledge Chapter This chapter instance crafts user-centred content that empowers people to understand and use our products and services with confidence. This Chapter focuses on delivering the right information, in the right format, at the right moment—supporting users seamlessly throughout their journey. The scope includes all content across customer-facing and employee applications, multiple channels, and agent knowledge bases. It also ensures a consistent application of brand tone of voice across all support and sales content. Responsibilities • Develop, write, edit, and proofread long-form content to inform, educate, and guide users, including blog posts, how-to articles, and user guides for both customer-facing and employee-facing audiences. • Craft persuasive and action-oriented copy designed to drive engagement across key digital touchpoints, such as landing pages, emails, SMS, CTA buttons, bot responses, IVR scripts, and agent scripts. • Incorporate SEO best practices to enhance content discoverability and performance. • Conduct regular audits, including knowledge base reviews, to ensure all content remains accurate, relevant, and up to date. • Stay informed on industry trends, evolving content formats, and emerging best practices to continuously improve content quality and user impact. • Technical management and maintenance of content published across channels via various content management systems • Create well-structured, channel-agnostic content that supports future omnichannel and AI-driven experiences. • Partner with marketing, design, and editorial teams to ensure content aligns with overall brand messaging and broader campaign strategies. • Collaborate with Learning & Development and Go-To-Market teams to deliver agent readiness materials in easily digestible, actionable formats. Click on the PDF below to review the Role Card. Chapter Lead Role Card.pdf Benefits of Working at Three There’s a lot more to us than meets the eye. You may think you know us, but we’re full of surprises. Intrigued? Join us and Be Phenomenal. Apply now at: https://www.three.ie/careers #Jobs At Three, we are committed to diversity and inclusion. As Ireland’s largest mobile telecommunications provider, we provide a better-connected life for our diverse customer base, and want our teams to reflect this. We welcome and celebrate all identities and strive to create a culture of belonging where employees can thrive as their authentic selves. If you do not ‘tick every box’ in this job description, you likely have other valuable skills that would make you a great fit for one of our teams. nIf you feel this role is for you, then please apply! If you require reasonable adjustments for your interview, please let us know when scheduling your interview, or alternatively, please email aoife.omeara@three.ie Apply now at Three, a phenomenal career awaits!
Sales Assistant, Patricks
Sales Assistant. Variable hours. We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Sales Assistant to join our store at Flying Tiger Copenhagen Patricks Street, Cork. They get to be part of our unique concept and help us create an atmosphere that's second to none. Join us and be a part of a company that's passionate about growth, creativity, and making every day extraordinary. Must be fully flexible and available to work Monday through to Sunday working a variety of shift patterns ranging from early start to support delivery to starting later to support closing the store. About Us At Flying Tiger Copenhagen, we don’t design to make products look nice, we design to make people feel good. Creating products that make you smile with the real value in the experiences when we share these products with others. We are a variety retail concept with over 800 stores across 27 countries. with over 7,000 fantastic employees. As part of a responsible community, we are committed to sustainability, including sourcing of our materials, to how we operate across our businesses. What the role is about? Our Sales Assistants are our brand ambassadors who have a busy and diverse role. They lead the success in our stores by bringing their energy to influence sales, deliver our ‘Tiger Style' customer service and sharing their knowledge of the product and brand to our customers. They enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, are self-motivated and good at multi-tasking. They are positive and proactive with a ‘can-do' attitude and enjoy being part of a team but can undertake their duties independently. The role includes process deliveries, price, and merchandise products on the shop floor, replenish regularly, ensure the store is immaculately presented. Flying Tiger Copenhagen offers a progressive and fun place to work. Our store teams possess solid retails skills, are commercially focused and the autonomy to make and be accountable for decisions related to their store. We actively invest in our people and offer career progression opportunities. If you are interested in a role within a growing fast paced retailer and this opportunity sounds like the new challenge you're looking for, we'd love to hear from you. This role offers 8 hours minimum per week but we aim to offer more, this roles rate of pay is €13.50 per hour - availablity to work mid week is required.
Support Worker
Support Worker - Residential Arklow, Co. Wicklow 12 hours per week Job reference: FPT_MEAD12_2708 Essential criteria for the position of Support Worker: Full Job Specification available on request
Health And Social Care Assistant
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND SOUTHERN REGION Children’s Disability Network Teams (CDNT) provide specialised support and services for children who have a disability and complex health needs associated with their disability. The CDNT supports a child’s development, wellbeing and participation in family and community life. CDNTs include health and social care professionals from a variety of disciplines. The team works with the child and its family, sharing knowledge, information and skills to support the child’s development goals as identified as part of their Individual Family Support Plan. Team members can meet children and their families in their home, school or in the CDNT’s office. This is an exciting opportunity for a Health & Social Care Assistant to support the team, children and their families, presenting with complex needs arising from a disability. The role will include supporting the clinicians to implement programmes in special schools in the area. Applications are invited for the following post HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE ASSISTANT Ref: 45/2025 Permanent Full-time (39 hours per week) Location: Children Disability Network Team 1 – North Kerry Based in Listowel, Co. Kerry (Outreach to Families in Castleisland area) The Role The purpose of the Health & Social Care Assistant role is to carry out delegated aspects of client care and provide assistance to Occupational Therapists or Physiotherapists or Speech & Language Therapists or other Health & Social Care Professionals in the Children’s Disability Network Team. The Health & Social Care Assistant works at all times under the direction of the supervising Health & Social Care Professional in the CDNT to support the provision of services to children and families. The Health & Social Care Assistant is a member of the inter-disciplinary team and takes part in team meetings, training and development. Children’s Disability Network team include clinicians from a variety of disciplines. The Health & Social Care Assistant may work under the direction of one Health & Social Care Professional (such as Speech and Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist) or with different professions, depending on service and team needs, and based on their knowledge, competence and skills. Candidates must have at the latest date of application: Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc. Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition have the following: Possess a relevant* health skills QQI Level 5 qualification (formerly FETAC) having achieved the associated Level 5 minor awards in Physiotherapy Assistant Theory and Physiotherapy Assistant Practice or Occupational Therapy Assistant Theory and Occupational Therapy Assistant Practice or Speech and Language Assistant Theory and Speech and Language Assistant Practice at Level 5 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) Or Possess a relevant Healthcare qualification at not less than QQI Level 5 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) and give an undertaking to successfully complete an approved programme leading to QQI Level 5 minor awards in Physiotherapy Assistant Theory and Physiotherapy Assistant Practice or Occupational Therapy Assistant Theory and Occupational Therapy Assistant Practice or Speech and Language Assistant Theory and Speech and Language Assistant Practice within 1 year of taking up duty. Or Be currently employed as a Physiotherapy Assistant, Healthcare Assistant, Care Assistant, Attendant, Multi-Task Attendant or in a comparable role for at least 1 year and give an undertaking to acquire an appropriate healthcare qualification at not less than QQI Level 5 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) major award, having achieved the associated Level 5 minor awards in Physiotherapy Assistant Theory and Physiotherapy Assistant Practice or Occupational Therapy Assistant Theory and Occupational Therapy Assistant Practice or Speech and Language Assistant Theory and Speech and Language Assistant Practice within 1 year of taking up post. Or Have completed the relevant QQI Level 5 minor awards in Physiotherapy Assistant Theory and Physiotherapy Assistant Practice or Occupational Therapy Assistant Theory and Occupational Therapy Assistant Practice or Speech and Language Assistant Theory and Speech and Language Assistant Practice and give a commitment to successfully complete a QQI level 5 major award within 1 year of taking up post Or An equivalent qualification from another jurisdiction Note: With regard to Criterion (i), the listing below is considered relevant health skills QQI (formerly FETAC) Level 5* qualifications · QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support · QQI Level 5 Nursing Studies · QQI Level 5 Community Care · QQI Level 5 Health Service Skills · QQI Level 5 Community Health Services *(A full QQI/FETAC 5 Major award requires a minimum of 120 credits/8 Modules - Please note a Component Certificate will not suffice.) With regard to Criterion (ii), a relevant Healthcare qualification at not less than QQI Level 5 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) is considered to be a qualification with applied patient care modules / placements typically but not limited to qualifications in: Social Care Work, Nursing, Therapy Professions etc. (b) Candidates must have the personal competence and capacity to properly discharge the duties of the role (c) Experience working directly with child/ young persons to develop life skills to support overall wellbeing. (d) Experience working as part of a team. (e) Proficient in Excel and MS word. (f) The ideal candidate will have at least one year’s proven experience of working with children with disability. (g) A full clean driving licence which qualifies you to drive on Irish roads with means of transport is essential for this role. 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. Salary Scale : €35,788 - €44,984 (HSE Consolidated scales 1/8/25) Reporting to: Children’s Disability Network Manager Informal enquiries to: Hannah Carmody, Children’s Disability Network Manager, Tel: +353 86 7742549 The closing date for receipt of all applications is: Sunday 14thSeptember 2025 A panel may be formed from this competition from which future vacancies may be filled Applications should be made online using the ‘Apply’ Link Below The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland - Southern Region is an equal opportunities employer
Consultant General Adult Liaison Psychiatrist, Mental Health Services
Standard Duties and responsibilities a) To participate in development of and undertake all duties and functions pertinent to the Consultant’s area of competence, as set out within the Clinical Directorate Service Plan and in line with policies as specified by the Employer. b) To ensure that duties and functions are undertaken in a manner that minimises delays for patients and possible disruption of services. c) To work within the framework of the hospital / agency’s service plan and/or levels of service (volume, types etc.) as determined by the Employer. Service planning for individual clinical services will be progressed through the Clinical Directorate structure or other arrangements as apply. d) To co-operate with the expeditious implementation of the Disciplinary Procedure (attached at Appendix II). e) To formally review the execution of the Clinical Directorate Service Plan with the Clinical Director / Employer periodically. The Clinical Directorate Service Plan shall be reviewed periodically at the request of the Consultant or Clinical Director / Employer. The Consultant may initially seek internal review of the determinations of the Clinical Director regarding the Service Plan. f) To participate in the development and operation of the Clinical Directorate structure and in such management or representative structures as are in place or being developed. The Consultant shall receive training and support to enable him/her to participate fully in such structures. g) To provide, as appropriate, consultation in the Consultant’s area of designated expertise in respect of patients of other Consultants at their request. h) To ensure in consultation with the Clinical Director that appropriate medical cover is available at all times having due regard to the implementation of the European Working Time Directive as it relates to doctors in training. i) To supervise and be responsible for diagnosis, treatment and care provided by non-Consultant Hospital Doctors (NCHDs) treating patients under the Consultant’s care. j) To participate as a right and obligation in selection processes for non-Consultant Hospital Doctors and other staff as appropriate. The Employer will provide training as required. The Employer shall ensure that a Consultant representative of the relevant specialty / sub-specialty is involved in the selection process. k) To participate in clinical audit and proactive risk management and facilitate production of all data/information required for same in accordance with regulatory, statutory and corporate policies and procedures. l) To participate in and facilitate production of all data/information required to validate delivery of duties and functions and inform planning and management of service delivery. m) To carry out teaching as appropriate. Clinical : · To practice as a Consultant Psychiatrist in Cork Mental Health Services under the Public Only Consultant Contract 2023. · To be responsible for the care and treatment of patients in his/her clinical charge and to ensure mechanisms for the co-ordination of the care with the multidisciplinary team and between the team and other health and social care agencies are established and maintained. · To ensure that the service will be community orientated, with treatment provided in the main range of community facilities available, and within the level of resources allocated. To provide a service with the multidisciplinary team for patients referred for specialist treatment encompassing comprehensive programmes of care to include where necessary family support and advice. To lead and engage in the provision of a range of community based assessment and treatment programmes including, out-patients clinics, day hospital services, community services, residential centres, and any service deemed necessary in the future in line with evidenced based practice and National Clinical Programme for Dual Diagnosis · To provide a diagnostic treatment or consultation service as may be appropriate for or in respect of patients for whom the HSE is obliged under any enactment to provide. To develop and provide special clinics and associated services for identified patients. · To keep such records as may be required from time to time by the HSE. · To examine, assess, report and provide advice on every person referred to him/her. · To furnish on request to any registered Medical Practitioner authorized by the HSE or the Minister, the clinical details regarding any person who is or who has been under his/her care, on production of the written consent of the person or the written consent of the person’s representative or next of kin. Whenever the Minister is of the opinion, however, that it would not be in the interests of the common good to seek such consent and he/she certifies accordingly, the Officer shall furnish all required information to a Registered Medical Practitioner authorised by the Minister. Where, however, the Officer is of the opinion that the nature of the case is such that he/she should inform the patient of the requirement of the Minister, he/she then shall be at liberty to do so. It is not however intended that this requirement will operate in a manner, which would detract from the patient’s character or reputation. · To issue, or arrange for the issue of, to or in respect of any patient under his /her care in the hospital or referred to him /her at a clinic and without payment by or on behalf of the HSE, any certificate which might reasonably be required by such patient regard to the state of his/ her health in connection with his /her normal employment, his/ her entitlement to benefit under the scheme of social insurance or assistance. · To supervise and be responsible for the clinical work and record keeping of Non-Consultant Hospital Doctors and as appropriate other staff and to instruct them in the proper performance of their duties. · To ensure that adequate supplies of such drugs, medicines, medical and surgical appliances as he/she considers necessary, will be available in his/her department of the hospital and to report to the HSE, arrangements for the custody of dangerous drugs etc., which he/she considers to be unsatisfactory. · To be responsible, under the Executive Clinical Director/Clinical Director, for the general management and running of hospital and community based departments or of such other psychiatric services operated by the HSE as may be assigned to him/her and to attend and be responsible for the care and treatment of patients concerned in such assignment. · To take a special interest in and be responsible, under the person in charge, for the general organisation of such aspects of the Mental Health Services of the HSE as may be assigned to him/her. · To be responsible for the maintenance of appropriate liaison arrangements between his/her department in the hospital or community services and the patients normal medical attendant. · To participate in a system of professional practice review to support the maintenance of service quality and standards. To actively participate in and promote continuing education and review activities consistent with the position, and maintain a programme of continuing professional development applicable to the responsibilities of the post. To establish and develop multidisciplinary risk management/audit and review committees within the allocated area of responsibility and/or as requested by the management of the psychiatric services. Organisational/Operational: · To work with the Executive Clinical Director/Clinical Director and Supporting structures, Head of Mental Health Services, Hospital Managers, Area Director of Nursing, Medical and Surgical Staff of the hospital/community services in all matters appertaining to their general efficiency. · To participate in structured arrangements for the determination of resource provision and utilisation, service planning and evaluation and performance review appropriate to Cork Mental Health Services. · To participate in the on-call rota as required. To deputise and supply cross-cover as appropriate for his/her colleagues in the event of service exigencies in agreement with the Executive Clinical Director/Clinical Director and management of the service. · To reside convenient to Cork Mental Health Services or at such place as may be approved by the Head of Mental Health Services, HSE South West. · To agree with his/her Executive Clinical Director/Clinical Director, the consultant colleagues to assume clinical responsibility for his/her patients during his/her absence and document same. He/she shall agree with the Executive Clinical Director/Clinical Director, prior to taking leave, which members of medical staff will be on-call and available during that time. · To undertake referral meetings, case reviews as required. · To write letters and communications to General Practitioners and other professionals as required. · To participate in various medical staff meetings within the HSE as necessary. · To provide lectures/training as appropriate and as required in the Hospital and Clinical Service areas for medical, nursing and other staff or students. · To perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances on consultation with senior and junior colleagues. · To assist in the development of best practice protocols in line with emerging research and best practice. · To participate in activities such as Clinical Practice; Risk Management; Health and Safety; Financial; Administration and HR. · To provide advice, support and consultancy in a variety of settings to minimise risk. · To participate in regular Audit and Quality Assurance programmes to improve and maintain the high standards of service. · To participate in clinical audit, clinical governance and strategic planning. · To contribute to or conduct research in clinical or service areas, in accordance with approved policies, pertinent to the service and their own relevant experience. · To comply with reporting requirements and system developments e.g. Mental Health Commission etc and to provide data/activity as required for performance monitoring processes in the HSE South West. · To ensure compliance with all HSE National and Local policies and procedures. · To notify the appropriate officer of any case of infectious or suspected infectious disease in his/her Department and to furnish such particulars as may be required in each case and to carry out the preventative measure that may be necessary. · The person appointed will hold office under the terms and conditions of the revised consultant’s contract, which will determine that he/she will participate actively in the management of the unit, take cognisance of resource constraints and retain clinical autonomy while practicing. · To work with a multidisciplinary team providing assessment and therapeutic services and to have special administrative responsibility if required for the Service. · The person appointed will take an active role in the selection and recruitment of staff where required. · To be responsible for the maintenance of appropriate liaison arrangements between his/her unit and the patients normal medical attendants. · The person appointed to the office is a Designated Officer under the “Protections for Persons Reporting Child Abuse Act, 1998” and consistent with Children’s First Guidelines 2011 to receive reports of child abuse. Such officers will, on receiving a report of child abuse, formally notify the relevant Child and Family Services Manager (Tusla). · To prepare clinical and court reports pursuant to Section 25 of the Mental Health Act 2001. · To ensure that current Health and Safety Legislation is complied with in consultation with the Executive Clinical Director/Clinical Director, Area Director of Nursing and other responsible persons. · To participate and ensure that junior medical staff participate in regular Health &Safety exercise e.g. Fire Drill. · To perform such other duties appropriate to his/her office as may be assigned to him/her by the Head of Mental Health Services, HSE South West or other designated officers. 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 .
