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The Role An Assistant Planner is responsible for working as part of a team implementing programmes of work in the Planning Department and for providing a multiplicity of planning services and related services. Assistant Planner positions are multifaceted and may include some or all of the following key service areas: • Development Management. • Planning Enforcement. • Forward Planning and Sustainable Development. • Gathering and analysis of statistics on development. The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate the following: • Good knowledge of planning legislation and the principles, practices and techniques of planning. • An ability to work positively as part of a multi-disciplinary team. • Good planning, operational and project management skills. • Good communication, presentation and interpersonal skills. • Good knowledge, or the ability to quickly acquire same, of local government functions, services and activities, particularly in relation to planning and development. • Good report writing skills and strong IT skills. • An ability to achieve delivery of competing demands within prescribed timelines and deadlines. • Be a member of the Irish Planning Institute / Royal Town Planning Institute or be eligible for membership of either professional institute. Duties The duties of the office are to give to the local authority and (a) to such other local authorities or bodies for which the Chief Executive, for the purposes of the Local Government Act, 2001, is Chief Executive, and (b) to any other local authority or body with which an agreement has been made by the local authority or by any of the authorities or bodies mentioned in sub-paragraph (a) of this paragraph Under the general direction and control of the Chief Executive or of such other officer as the Chief Executive may from time to time determine, such appropriate planning and ancillary services of an advisory, supervisory or executive nature as may be required by any local authority or body hereinbefore mentioned in the exercise and performance of any of its powers, functions and duties, including servicing all committees that may be established by any such local authority or body, and the duty of assisting any appropriate officer in the supervision of the planning or ancillary services of any of the foregoing local authorities or bodies and, when required to do so, to perform the duty of acting for the appropriate professional officer of higher rank during the absence of such officer of higher rank. Assistant Planner duties include but are not limited to the following: • Assess planning applications and pre-application proposals against the Council’s policies and provide recommendations and policy responses to these as required. • Assist in the preparation, implementation and monitoring of development plans, local area plans and planning schemes, and assist in the preparation of reports on these matters for the Chief Executive and appropriate Committees of the Council. • Assist in the preparation of planning studies, including EU funded research projects. • Assist in monitoring and reporting on implementation progress, including gathering and analysis of development and market activity. • Liaise and work with constituent planning authorities and other public authorities on all aspects of implementation. • Assist and provide advice to the Chief Executive, appropriate Committees of the Council, individuals, groups and others on planning related issues. • Assist in the procurement and management of consultants and any other associated duties as may be assigned from time to time. • Assist in the identification of and undertake opportunities for continual improvement. • Contribute positively and engage with the Planning Department’s continual professional development programmes. • Participate and take part in duties as required as part of the organisational response to Climate Action and Just Transition to promote and ensure capacity building, empowering change and delivering action. These duties are indicative rather than exhaustive and are carried out under general guidance. Qualifications 1. Character Candidates shall be of good character. 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. Education, Training and Experience Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: (a) Hold an honours degree (Level 8 in the National Framework of Qualifications) in Planning. (b) Have at least two years satisfactory experience of planning work. (c) Possess a high standard of technical training and experience. Particulars of Employment 1. The Post The post is wholetime (i.e., 35 hours per week) and appointment may be permanent or temporary. 2. 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. 3. 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. 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. 4. Working Hours The current working hours are 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Longford County Council reserves the right to alter the hours of work from time to time in line with Government Circulars. 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 employees to record their hours using a clocking system. 5. Reporting Arrangements Assistant Planners report directly to the appropriate supervisor in the section or to any other employee of Longford County Council as the Director of Services or other appropriate employee may designate 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. 6. 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. 7. Remuneration The current salary scale for the post of Assistant Planner is €47,270 – €73,335 (LSI 2) gross per annum (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 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 employee’s 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. 8. Superannuation and 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 and 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 is 65. There is no mandatory retirement age. • Effective from 1 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 after a break of more than 26 weeks: Retirement age is set initially at 66 years and will rise in line with the State Pension Contributory age. Compulsory retirement age will be 70. 9. Annual Leave The current annual leave entitlement for Assistant Planner is 30 days per annum, in accordance with the Council’s Annual Leave Policy. The Chief Executive retains autonomy regarding office closures (e.g. Christmas office closure). Any days arising from such closures will be deducted from the employee’s annual leave entitlement. 10. Driver’s Licence and Insurance Employees may be required to use their car on official business. In such cases, the employee must hold a current clean driver’s licence and have adequate transport. It is the responsibility of the employee to arrange appropriate car insurance for business use and to indemnify Longford County Council accordingly. Proof of insurance must be supplied annually. 11. Code of Conduct and Organisation Policies Employees are required to adhere to all current and future codes of practice and organisational policies, including but not limited to Health and Safety, Communications, Data Protection, Equality, Staff Mobility, Attendance Management and Use of Electronic Equipment. 12. Training Employees are required to attend and fully participate in training programmes as determined by the Council and to apply their learning in their daily work activities. 13. Health and Safety Regulations Longford County Council, as an employer, is obliged to ensure, so far as reasonably practicable, the safety, health and welfare at work of all employees. Employees also have a legal obligation to cooperate with management and must not engage in improper conduct or behaviour that could place themselves or others at risk. Employees must not be under the influence of an intoxicant in the workplace.
Learning & Development Specialist
Learning and Development Specialist Role Introduction: Applegreen is in a rapid growth phase and to support this ambitious growth, we are seeking to onboard a Learning and Development Specialist to join our ROI HR team. This is a hands‑on role, providing consistent and proactive L&D support to site colleagues and managers across our Applegreen Stores in the Republic of Ireland. The successful candidate will be a confident people person who can fit into Applegreen seamlessly and take an active, engaged approach to their role. Key Responsibilities: As Applegreen expands, the responsibilities will evolve and change over time. The core responsibilities will centre around the following areas: INDHP
Customer Assistant
Summary From our Head Office to the shop floor and everywhere in between our primary goal is to create and deliver a fantastic customer journey for everyone who shops at Lidl. Customer obsessed, high energy and love learning every day? If that sounds like you, earn €460+ per week as a Customer Assistant on our standard 30 hour contract.You’ll work across different shift times, on varied tasks and with different colleagues.What does a normal day* as a Customer Assistant look like? (*there’s no such thing as ‘normal’ in retail but we’ve tried our best!)As a Customer Assistant you are required to sell alcohol, therefore you must be 18 or over to work in our store. Shift Patterns: • Morning shift: Starting at 5am or 6am with your team, you’ll be getting our award-winning products fully stocked on the shop floor and our delicious bakery products ready for our customers to enjoy by opening time so they can Go Full Lidl! • Middle shift: Starting mid-morning or early afternoon, you’ll make sure our stores are spotlessly clean, well presented and our products remain fresh, all while helping customers with queries on the shop floor and working on tills to minimise till queues• Late shift: From your start time in the afternoon, you’ll make sure our customers experience is top class by serving them with a smile while on the tills, restocking missing items and getting the store ready for the next day What you'll do • Interacting with the customer in a pleasant, friendly and helpful manner• Ensuring stock loss controls are followed in all areas of the store • Maintaining store and external cleanliness and hygiene standards• Following freshness and rotation principles• Ensuring all waste is managed correctly• Assisting in the stock count process What you'll need • A can-do attitude and excellent customer service skills• The willingness to go the extra mile for our customers• To be responsible and reliable• To enjoy working in a fast-paced, varied environment• A good team player• Preferably, previous experience in a customer facing role but this is not essential provided you have the right attitude What you'll receive We offer a competitive and transparent salary system, that ensures pay equality across all positions at Lidl Year 1 • Basic Rate €15.40• €19.25 (Unsocial Hours) • €23.10 (Overtime/Sundays) • €30.80 (Bank Holiday) Year 2 • Basic Rate €16.20 • €20.25 (Unsocial Hours) • €24.30 (Overtime/Sundays) • €32.40 (Bank Holiday) Year 3 • Basic Rate €16.90 • €21.13 (Unsocial Hours) • €25.35 (Overtime/Sundays) • €33.80 (Bank Holiday) Year 4 • Basic Rate €17.90 • €22.38 (Unsocial Hours) • €26.85 (Overtime/Sundays) • €35.80 (Bank Holiday) Lidl is an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements, we will ensure any reasonable accommodations are implemented as part of the recruitment and selection process. We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace and want to ensure that all applicants have the same opportunity regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, age, disability, race, religious belief, political opinion or membership of the traveller community.
Sr On-site IT Support Engineer
Sr. On-Site IT Support Engineer Reports to : IT EMEA/ASPAC Ops. Lead Glanbia Business Services Join this dynamic team focused on delivering better nutrition for every step of life’s journey The Opportunity The Sr. On-Site IT Support Engineer is responsible for providing hands-on technical support for on-site office IT infrastructure and technology as well as the oversite of On-Site IT Support Engineers at several sites across Ireland. This role involves acting as remote hands to resolve local infrastructure-related issues, handling the installation and decommissioning of both office hardware and end-user technology hardware, and ensuring the smooth operation of IT systems and equipment in office environments. They will also manage IT onboarding and offboarding processes, including the distribution and collection of end-user devices, and provide technical support for corporate events and local site-specific technology. Job Responsibilities TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES & SKILLS On Site IT Support Provides hands-on support for resolving on-site issues, including hardware troubleshooting and replacements. Hardware Installation and Decommissioning Installs, configures, and decommissions infrastructure and end-user technology hardware. Office IT Support Supports and maintains office IT infrastructure, including network devices, telephony systems, and end-user equipment. Corporate Event IT Support Ensures seamless IT and AV functionality for corporate events, including video conferencing and telephony systems. Local Site Technology Support Provides support for local site-specific technologies, such as digital signage and lab equipment. IT Onboarding and Offboarding Manages the distribution, setup, and collection of end-user devices during onboarding and offboarding processes. Collaboration with Remote Teams Works closely with remote IT teams to execute tasks and resolve issues requiring on-site presence. Governance and Compliance Ensures adherence to IT governance and compliance policies during all on-site activities and supports site-related audit information gathering activities. Documentation and Knowledge Sharing Maintains detailed records of activities, including hardware installations, decommissions, and issue resolutions. Customer Service Provides excellent technical support and customer service to end-users and stakeholders. LEADERSHIP CAPABILITIES Drive Strategic Impact Translates organizational strategy into team strategy using data-driven insights to make effective decisions and take calculated risks, while building strong customer/consumer relationships. Act with Agility Introduces change initiatives to address changing business needs by working effectively through uncertainty and with unstructured teams and environments. Empower Others Develops a future pipeline of talent by proactively assessing capabilities and creating development goals that leverage effective coaching, delegation, and autonomy. Lead Inclusively Creates a psychologically safe environment that removes divides, drives collaboration, and fosters a culture of respect and curiosity. Innovate with Courage Encourages team to build new capabilities, explore new ideas and emerging technologies, and engage in a constructive approach to lessons learned. Communicate with Purpose & Vision Delivers inspirational communications that mark progress toward archiving organizational vision, cultivate a sense of shared purpose, and build buy-in with key stakeholders. If you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please apply! Where and How You Will Work The opportunity will be based in Citywest, Dublin with hybrid working arrangements available, which allows you greater choice in how you work and live, giving you a better work-life balance. What We Would Like to Offer You The opportunity to develop your career on a global stage, continuous learning through an on-demand learning platform, and a competitive compensation package including staff discounts, health plan & competitive salary. About Glanbia Glanbia is a better nutrition company with three divisions: Performance Nutrition, Health & Nutrition and Dairy Nutrition. Collectively and with our partners we offer an incredible breadth of expertise in nutrition. We employ a team of 5,800 people, work with global food and beverage companies, and sell our award-winning and market-leading brands and ingredients in more than 100 countries worldwide. At Glanbia, we celebrate diversity, because we know that our individual strengths make us stronger together. We welcome and encourage interest from a variety of candidates. We will give your application consideration, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Social Care Worker
Social Care Worker - Permanent Full Time Relief Location - Duffcarrig Services Come and work with one of Ireland’s best 150 Employers! Corlann are looking for bright, ambitious individuals who have a positive attitude towards working with people with an intellectual disability and who are committed to ensuring that our persons supported lead as fulfilling and enjoyable a life as possible. The role of a Social Care Worker Social Care Workers fulfil a key supportive and advocative role for individuals supported by the service. The Social Care Worker’s role is to support the person in all aspects of their life focusing on the individual's ability and promoting independence and development of skills. They assist in all aspects of the practical tasks associated with the daily life of the person supported either in their home or within a day service setting. The Social Care Worker will assist and support people who use the service with the development of their individual person centred plan and the achievement of associated outcomes, and critically, will support people who use the service to make informed choices and fulfil their potential. They will encourage participation in the community through inclusive and creative thinking, seek opportunities for new experiences and help individuals make their own, informed choices. · Competitive Rates of Pay (€40,851- €57,217 pro-rata) · 22 days Annual Leave plus additional service-related leave · Defined Benefit Pension Plan · Flexible Working Hours · Full Training provided · Full & Part-Time Work · Career Progression · Sick Pay Benefits · Employee Assistance Programs Click here to view our full range of benefits Corlann is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Shift Runner
Here’s a bit more on what you can expect from the job and some of the important experiences that can help you show you’ve got what it takes to make the Colonel proud… As a Shift Runner you will be providing direct support to the Restaurant General Manager. You’re an authentic brand ambassador who also happens to love our chicken and chips. Our Shift Runners have a wealth of experience coming from a variety of backgrounds, from supermarkets and pubs, to high street retailers and even banks. You’ll be empowered to partner with your RGM and management team to run your restaurant like you own it. We like to think of our people as the 12th secret ingredient of our famous recipe. It’s our ‘other’ SECRET. As a restaurant Shift Runner you’ll help your team be their best selves through on the job training every day, particularly in helping them give great service to our guests, day in and day out WHO WE ARE Take one man with a big idea (and some serious style), add 11 herbs and spices, 1,009 rejections, buckets of grit, ambition and southern hospitality and you’ve got KFC. It’s simple, we’re a people business that sells chicken and chips (and some other pretty epic stuff too). OUR RESTAURANT CULTURE We do things the right way. It isn’t always easy, but it’s always better. We lead with our hearts, work hard and play hard and we welcome everyone into our big KFC family. It doesn’t matter who you are, where you’re from, or what your shoe size is – everyone has a place at the Colonel’s table. All we ask is that you roll up your sleeves, get stuck in and treat our team like family and our guests as friends. It’s what the Colonel would do. That got you cluckin’ excited? Apply now - there might just be a seat for you at the Colonel’s table…
DML Clinical Nurse Manager III, Mental Health
Please Note: Location of post · There are currently 2 permanent/ whole-time vacancy available in the Jonathan Swift Clinic, St. James’s Hospital, Dublin. (Post Ref: CNM224381) (Night Duty) · There are currently permanent whole-time and specified purpose posts available in CAMHS, Linn Dara · There are currently permanent whole-time vacancies in Kildare West Wicklow Mental Health Services. A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Dublin and Midlands from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. Informal enquiries · Oliver Mernagh- Area Director of Nursing (Mental Health) oliver.mernagh@hse.ie 0879846060 · Joseph Donohoe, Director of Nursing, Tallaght Adult Mental Health Services, joseph.donohoe@hse.ie , 086-0232203 · Isobel Donnelly, Director of Nursing, Linn Dara, CAMHS. Isobel.donnelly@hse.ie , 0868151098 · Linda Hutton, Director of Nursing, Kildare West Wicklow Mental Health Services, linda.hutton@hse.ie 0872073428
Assistant Director Of Nursing Patient Flow
Purpose of the Post The overall purpose of the job is to facilitate the efficient movement of patients through the hospital system and to assist with establishing pathways within St Columcille’s Hospital, and between other hospital’s in the region, the community and nursing home sector. Principal Duties and Responsibilities Key roles and responsibilities: Responsible for promoting and leading excellence in clinical practice and ensuring the provision of high quality nursing care for patients in line with the vision and values of St Columcille’s Hospital. The Patient Flow ADON will identify and coordinate suitable patients that can be transferred to other hospitals, nursing homes and facilitate their efficient transfer. The role includes working with the ADONS and Bed Management and Clinical Nurse Manager(s) to complement care delivery by to provide improved communication between these roles and between the wards to improve patient flow, experience and organisational best practice. Manage the patient flow team, which consists of a Bed manager, Discharge Co-ordinator and an Admission Avoidance Officer. Provide expert senior nursing assistance with proactive management of key tasks associated with acute demand, bed management whilst supporting improved patient care experience. Review and coordinate the care pathways for patients transitioning between SCH and other external hospitals, the community and the nursing home sector. Facilitate the processes for a safe and timely journey, in conjunction with CNM’s/Discharge Coordinators/Bed Management between SCH and other facilities and the patient’s home. Assist ANP’s CNS’s and CNMs with the smooth flow of admissions and discharges by working with all teams to ensure opportunities are maximised in processes around patient flow in the hospital. In collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, assist in the coordination of cases that are delayed waiting for procedures e.g. radiology and gastro procedures. Conduct a daily review with the CNMs regarding patients who are in wards and or outside their service and work with the CNMs and Bed Management to repatriate where possible. Work with the CNMs and Discharge coordinator to identify appropriate patient groups suitable for goal discharge dates and nurse facilitated discharge. Ensure suitable patients are effectively identified and onward transferred to the CIT team and lead the governance team in conjunction with the community. Promote effective and efficient use of the community resources for admission avaoidance Management and Leadership · Practice an enabling management style with the frontline management team and other contributing professionals. · Ensure that critical human and material resources are allocated in an effective way, monitor activity levels and intervene to align resources and maximize efficiencies. · Participate with the coordination of staff deployment across service units/wards to meet fluctuation in demand. · Evaluate the systems of Nursing care delivery and recommend changes in nursing procedures, practices and policies in order to reflect an evidence based practice approach to service delivery. · Participate in interdisciplinary and inter-service policy planning groups in order to affect optimal clinical and non clinical service delivery to service units/wards. · Develop the concept of collaborative care planning in conjunction with other professionals. · Contribute to the development and implementation of a discharge policy and ensure good liaison with the Community Care Services. · Participate in the appropriate and effective management of the nursing and support services to optimize effectiveness, quality and efficiency. · Assist with the direction and supervision of the nursing service to provide a high level of patient care and clinic/functional area/sector management. · Provide innovative and effective leadership, support and advice to nursing and allied staff at all levels. · Provide guidance to nursing and other staff in the implementation of nursing practice and policies. · Maintain good employee relations and promote good communication with all relevant staff. · Give support and counsel to nursing and allied staff as necessary and take action in accordance with agreed service policy, if necessary. · Plan and guide activities to provide optimum patient care in accordance with service policies and procedure. · Ensure adherence to all standards and guidelines relating to professional nursing practice and behaviour. · Undertake other relevant duties as may be determined from time to time by the Director of Nursing or other designated officer. · Monitoring of nursing rosters and skillmix. Personnel Management · Facilitate and lead in the development and implementation of family friendly initiatives to support nursing personnel participate in the workforce. · Foster good employee relations and promote good communication among nursing allied and interdisciplinary colleagues. · Develop a shared sense of commitment and participation among staff in the management of change, the development of the nursing services and in responding to the changing health needs of patients. · Ensure that modern standards of clinical nursing care are in operation and that regular monitoring of nursing care is undertaken through audit. · Participate in the formulation of relevant personnel policies and procedures. · Practices an enabling management style with the front-line management team and other contributing professionals. Areas of application include: o Operating a consultative decision-making process on service issues o Pushing down responsibility and accountability to front-line management levels o Proactively involving staff in managing change o Joint development of care standards, operating protocols etc o Encouragement of service proposals from the front line. o Building a strong team ethos for the nursing service · Has a strong focus on developing the contribution of staff at all levels. Is a good judge of capability and promotes talent. Creates a positive climate for the development of performance and contributions at all levels of the services. Areas of application include: o Recruitment and promotion of staff into key positions o Performance appraisal and review, including management development planning o Developmental tasking and stretching of staff o Promoting a continuous improvement culture o Actively championing and promoting learning throughout the system o Putting in place systems to capture and disseminate learning. Professional /Clinical Responsibilities · The person holding this post at St. Columcille’s Hospital is required to support the principle that the care of the patient comes first at all times 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. · Demonstrate behavior consistent with the Mission and Values of the Hospital. · Provide a high level of professional and clinical leadership. · Provide safe, comprehensive nursing care to service users within the guidelines laid out by NMBI. · Be familiar with the core values for Nurses and Midwives in Ireland and use these values to underpin decision making. · Practice nursing according to Professional Clinical Guidelines, National and Area Health Service Executive guidelines, local policies, protocols and guidelines, current legislation. · Manage, monitor and evaluate professional and clinical standards ensuring an evidence based care planning approach. · Manage own case load in accordance with the needs of the post. · Participate in teams as appropriate, communicating and working in co-operation with the other team members and the wider multi disciplinary teams. · Facilitate co-ordination, cooperation and liaison across health care teams and programmes. · Formulate, manage and implement best practice policies and procedures. · Ensure that service users and others are treated with dignity and respect. · Adhere and contribute to the development and maintenance of nursing standards, protocols and guidelines consistent with the highest standards of patient care. · Maintain professional standards in relation to confidentiality, ethics and legislation. · Assist in the development of service policies and procedures and the implementation of same and to update them as required. · Participate in development of quality initiatives including clinical audit, standard setting, investigation of complaints and untoward incidents. · Performance management systems are part of the role and you will be required to participate in the Group’s performance management programme. · Monitoring of sickness absence and implementation of local and national control measures and proactively manage persistent poor staff attendance. · Ensures that the patient is actively participating in the decision making of their care with all appropriate team members, and advocates for education and follow through from team members if the patient requires clarification regarding disease process, treatment options, or plan of care. · Participates with wards/ departments to ensure the safe and efficient management of patient flow within and outside of the hospital. · Collaborating with patients and their families, as well as the Consultants and Associated health care team members to deliver care consistent with best Evidenced Based Practice. · Responsible for organizing and facilitating patient’s course of care within Nursing Scope of Practice (as defined by The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland). · Analyzes clinical information and makes recommendations regarding appropriateness of care, keeping in mind the patients holistic needs and limitations. · Assures that appropriate transition plan and education is in place prior to discharge, and liaises with Ward Manager to ensure delivery of such has been implemented. Education and Training · Contribute to service development through appropriate continuous education, research initiatives, keeping up to date with nursing literature, recent nursing research and new developments in nursing management, education and practice and attend staff study days as considered appropriate. · Participate in in-service training, orientation programmes and appraisals of all nursing staff. Also, participate in nurse training programmes and any other programmes pertaining to future development in the hospital. · Provide support supervision and professional development of appropriate staff. · Advise and cooperate with the Director of Nursing and Academic bodies as necessary. · Identify the clinical learning needs of staff relevant to service requirements and individual personal development, thereby ensuring in-service training programmes meet service needs and fulfill the scope of practice for professional development.Advise Director of Nursing of these. · Articulates a compelling vision for the role and contribution of nursing to the service. Presents a positive view of future possibilities. Creates an enthusiastic and committed work climate. Areas of application include: · Taking the lead in transforming the nursing service. Leading by articulation of core values and beliefs · Contributing positive views on the future direction and contribution of nursing at both local and national levels · Taking the lead on standards setting and implementation · Leading and managing change in services. Clinical Governance, Quality Assurance, Risk, Health & Safety · Ensure that effective safety procedures are developed and managed to comply with statutory obligations. · Be aware of risk management issues, identify risks and take appropriate action. · Comply with the policies, procedures and safe professional practice of the Irish Healthcare System by adhering to relevant legislation, regulations and standards. · Assist in the development, implementation and review of Health and Safety statements, risk registers as appropriate. · Document appropriately and report any near misses, hazards and incidents and bring them to the attention of the relevant person(s). · Maintain a feedback mechanism and report to Director of Nursing and senior management when appropriate. · Work in a safe manner with due care and attention to the safety of self and others. · Ensure adherence to policies in relation to the care and safety of any equipment supplied for the fulfilment of duty. Ensure advice of relevant stakeholders is sought prior to procurement. · Have a working knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply to the role for example, Standards for Healthcare, National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections, Hygiene Standards, Medication Management Standards etcand comply with associated HSE protocols for implementing and maintaining these standards as appropriate to the role. · Support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service. · Contribute to quality improvement activities through facilitating the collection of accurate data entered on to the IT systems as well as supporting the hospital in improving and monitoring nursing and other metrics such as infection control in order to measure the effectiveness of nursing care. · Utilise Quality Improvement approach to problem solving and actively participate in the timely follow up of complaints and incidents as appropriate. Ensure a safe working environment and safe working practices. · Designs and implements structured policies and systems for the management of service delivery which ensure clear role accountability for service levels, quality and decision making discretion. · Ensuring that responsibility and accountability for service delivery is delegated down to the lowest level possible · Initiating and designing policies and systems for management · Initiating and negotiating new services and new models of service · Ensuring that each management level carries clear accountability and responsibility · Ensuring that resources are planned and managed efficiently, including reorganising services to achieve efficiencies. 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. Eligibility Criteria Qualifications and/ or experience Candidates must have at the latest date of application: 1. Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc (a) Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition: (i) Are registered, or be eligible for registration in the General Nurse Division, and other divisions as relevant to the specific service, of the Register of Nurses and Midwives, as appropriate, maintained by the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland (Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann). and (ii) Have a minimum of 7 years post registration experience and 3 years nursing experience at a minimum of Clinical Nurse Manager 2 (CNM2) level in an acute setting and (iii) Possess a post graduate qualification at not less than level 8 (QQI) in health care or management related area. and (iv) Candidates must possess the requisite clinical, leadership, managerial and administrative knowledge and ability for the proper discharge of the office. and (v) Have undergone or commit to undergoing the ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) course within 6 months of commencing the course. 2. Annual Registration Practitioners must maintain live annual registration on the General Nursing Division of the Nurses & Midwifery Register maintained by the Nursing & Midwifery Registration Board (Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann) 3. Age Age restriction shall only apply to a candidate where s/he is not classified as a new entrant (within the meaning of the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 2004). A candidate who is not classified as a new entrant must be under 65 years of age on the first day of the month in which the latest date for receiving completed application forms for the office occurs. 4. Health Candidates for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. 5. Character Candidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character. Post Specific Requirements Demonstrate depth and breadth of experience in nursing management in the acute setting as relevant to the role. Skills, competencies and/or knowledge The post holder must : Professional/Clinical knowledge · Demonstrate a high degree of commitment, professionalism and dedication to the philosophy of nursing and quality health care provision. · Demonstrate relevant knowledge, expertise and experience from an Acute Hospital perspective in order to discharge the duties of this Senior Nursing Post. · Demonstrate evidence of policy development and the ability to translate policy into working practices/action. · Demonstrate knowledge and experience of quality audit/assurance systems. Planning and Organising Resources · Demonstrate ability to plan, organise and deliver services in an efficient, effective and resourceful manner, within a model of patient centred care and value for money. · Demonstrate ability to manage deadlines and effectively handle multiple tasks. Building and Maintaining Relationships: Leadership, Managing People & Team Skills Demonstrate leadership skills and ability to influence others. · Demonstrate flexibility and openness to change and ability to lead and support others in a changing environment. · Demonstrate ability to manage, motivate and develop staff to maximize performance at work. · Demonstrate the ability to foster a learning culture amongst staff and colleagues to drive continuous improvement in services to patients. · Demonstrate ability to work effectively with multi-disciplinary teams. Evaluating Information and Judging Situations · Demonstrate the ability to evaluate information and solve problems. Commitment to Quality Care · Demonstrate understanding of, and commitment to, the underpinning requirements and key processes in providing quality patient centred care. · Demonstrate an ability to monitor and evaluate service performance and levels of care. Communication and Interpersonal Skills · Demonstrate effective communications and interpersonal skills including: the ability to present information in a clear and concise manner: the ability to engage collaboratively with all stakeholders; the ability to give constructive feedback. · Demonstrate competency in general use of information technology-computers, office functions, internet for research purposes, email, preparation of presentation materials etc. Campaign Specific Selection Process Ranking/Shortlisting / Interview A ranking and or shortlisting exercise may be carried out on the basis of information supplied in your application form. The criteria for ranking and or shortlisting are based on the requirements of the post as outlined in the eligibility criteria and skills, competencies and/or knowledge section of this job specification. Therefore it is very important that you think about your experience in light of those requirements. Failure to include information regarding these requirements may result in you not being called forward to the next stage of the selection process. Those successful at the ranking stage of this process (where applied) will be placed on an order of merit and will be called to interview in ‘bands’ depending on the service needs of the organisation. Code of Practice The Health Service Executive will run this campaign in compliance with the Code of Practice prepared by the Commission for Public Service Appointments (CPSA). The Code of Practice sets out how the core principles of probity, merit, equity and fairness might be applied on a principle basis. The Code also specifies the responsibilities placed on candidates, facilities for feedback to applicants on matters relating to their application when requested, and outlines procedures in relation to requests for a review of the recruitment and selection process and review in relation to allegations of a breach of the Code of Practice. Additional information on the HSE’s review process is available in the document posted with each vacancy entitled “Code of Practice, Information for Candidates”. Codes of practice are published by the CPSA and are available on www.hse.ie/eng/staff/jobs in the document posted with each vacancy entitled “Code of Practice, Information for Candidates” or on www.cpsa.ie . The reform programme outlined for the Health Services may impact on this role and as structures change the job description may be reviewed. This job description is a guide to the general range of duties assigned to the post holder. It is intended to be neither definitive nor restrictive and is subject to periodic review with the employee concerned. PLEASE COMPLETE AND UPLOAD THE APPLICATION FORM ATTACHED TO THE JOB ADVERT. CVs WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS POSITION
Swim Teacher
ABOUT US Nestled in the heart of Ireland, in the vibrant town of Tullamore, the Bridge House Hotel, Spa and Leisure is one of the leading venues in Offaly, perfectly located with easy access from Dublin, Galway, and Limerick. Our luxurious four-star hotel is a family run hotel renowned across the Midlands and central Ireland for hosting unforgettable weddings, providing warm hospitality and memorable experiences for our guests. ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES We are seeking an enthusiastic and qualified Swim Teacher to join our Leisure Centre team on a part time basis. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality swimming lessons to children and adults of all abilities, promoting water safety, confidence, and skill development in a fun and supportive environment. Key Responsibilities The Bridge House Hotel is an equal opportunity employer
Deli Team Member
Deli Team Member - Applegreen Birdhill Junction 27 Co, Tipperary V94 720P As a Bakewell Team Member at Applegreen, you will be a crucial part of our front-line operations. If you’re looking for a fulfilling role where you can make a difference every day and build lasting relationships, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to join the Applegreen family and become part of a company that values community, teamwork, our customers. What will I be doing as a Bakewell Team Member at Applegreen? · Support day to day operations of the business. · Ensure shop floor is clean and tidy. · Ensure all food safety policies are met. · Food preparation. · Follow and enforce Bakewell manual training contents. · Stock control and management. · Create the best food experience possible for customers. · Work closely with management to achieve weekly and quarterly targets. Why Should I join the Applegreen Team? Benefits · All colleagues are eligible for a discount, allowing exclusive discounts on Bakewell Deli foods and hot drinks. · Bike to work scheme (available after 6 months of service). · HSF Health Plans schemes for healthcare expenses including dental, optical and many more. · Wellbeing platform with micro-modules and articles to support your mental health and wellbeing. In addition, our Employee Assistance Programme is a free confidential counselling service which offers support on personal, family, work, and money matters. · Flexible schedules. · Company pension scheme. · Exclusive offers on broadband and mobile plans. · Refer a friend scheme. · Development opportunities through a variety of online and classroom-based learning delivered by inhouse and external industry experts. An Applegreen Bakewell Team Member would ideally: · Have a can-do attitude who has strong communication skills and enjoys interacting with customers. · Ability to work well with colleagues, contributing to a positive team environment. · Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. · Willingness to learn and adapt to new tasks. INDHP
