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Your recipe for a rewarding career starts here! Why Dawn Farms? We can offer an excellent opportunity to be part of a world-class team, equipping our teams with the knowledge and the necessary skills to achieve their full potential. Innovation is a key ingredient of our success in protecting our market position and keeping our competitive edge. To be truly innovative, we invest in recruiting and developing a highly skilled, ambitious and talented team. Job Purpose Dawn Farms is currently seeking for a S&I Customer Project Manager to join our Science & Innovation Department to be based in our head offices in Naas, Co. Kildare . As a Project Manager, you will be the key driver of our stage gate (Nectar) innovation process, delivering each project within agreed timelines. You will lead culinary and process-based ideation sessions, manage stakeholder engagement, and ensure effective communication and documentation throughout the project lifecycle. Building over time a track record of success is a key deliverable. Positions: Full-Time, Permenant Location: Naas, Co. Kildare, Ireland Working Hours: Monday - Friday 8am -5pm Salary: DOE Role Responsibilities & Duties
Support Worker Contract Day Services
SUPPORT WORKER LAOIS DAY SERVICES Fixed Term 12 Month Contract 25 Hours Per Fortnight We are seeking to recruit a motivated, creative, calm and energetic Support Worker with excellent communication skills to join our Adult Laois Day Services team. The focus of this role will be to support people to realise their vision to leading a good life through Person Centred approaches in line with personal interests, skills, will and preference. Key to this role will be the ability to support people to become connected with their community, provide new experiences, skills teaching and opportunities to develop relationships and to develop meaningful valued social roles. Requirements: We require staff members to be willing to work alone in Day Services. Closing Date for receipt of completed applications: Monday 14thJuly 2025 @10.00am To apply and for further details please go to our web page at Current Vacancies Muiriosa Foundation Informal enquiries to: Informal enquiries to: Sinead Oxley 087 7105445 (9am to 4.30pm) To apply and for further details please go to our web page at Current Vacancies Muiriosa Foundation N.B. When applying for positions on Rezoomo it is recommended to use a PC, Laptop or Tablet as some mobile phones are not compatible with this software.
Social Care Worker Day Services
SOCIAL CARE WORKER Laois Day Services Part Time 35 Hours Per Week Monday to Friday We are recruiting for the position of Social Care Worker to work as part of a dynamic team supporting Individuals within the Laois Day Services. The successful candidates will be provided with the opportunity to support individuals with independent living skills, community inclusion and the promotion of their personal health and wellbeing. They will be given the opportunities and resources to encourage and motivate individuals in pursuing their personal interests and life goals. We are looking for an ambitious and enthusiastic Social Care Worker to support, encourage and motivate individuals to lead a fulfilling life. Requirements: · Relevant recognised Diploma in Social Care / Applied Social Studies in Social Care (Level 7 on National Framework of Qualifications), Please note social care candidates must be registered with CORU or provide confirmation from CORU that they have commenced the process of registration. · Experience of delivering quality supports with achievable outcomes; · Knowledge of New Directions Interim Standards and Person Centred Plans; · Excellent organisational, logistical and I.T skills an advantage; · Knowledge and Experience in Autism · Lone working/Individual Support; · Full Current Manual Driving Licence; · Suitability as outlined in the introduction to the role. We require staff members to be willing to work alone in Day Services. Closing Date for receipt of completed applications: Monday 14th July 2025 @ 10.00am To apply and for further details please go to our web page at Current Vacancies Muiriosa Foundation Informal enquiries to: Sinead Oxley 087 7105445 (9am to 4.30pm) N.B. When applying for positions on Rezoomo it is recommended to use a PC, Laptop or Tablet as some mobile phones are not compatible with this software.
Day Services Manager
DAY SERVICES MANAGER Laois Day Services Permanent Full Time Position - Monday to Friday We are offering this opportunity to a person with leadership experience to drive forward the vision, mission and values of the Muiríosa Foundation for those we support. They will have a key role in supporting individuals to be active citizens in their local community, and promoting self-determination and self-direction for each person while overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Services. The person will be flexible and capable of managing competing priorities within their workload and will have a robust knowledge and understanding of New Directions. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate an ability to effectively communicate with individuals being supported, their families, other professionals and people important in the person's life. They will be able to demonstrate an ability to adapt their interpersonal skills within the context of the situation. The Day Service Manager will be expected to work on their own initiative as well as being a team player supporting their colleagues, motivating the staff members reporting to them. Essential Requirements: Informal enquiries: Colm Heffernan, Area Director on 087 9810958 Closing Date for receipt of completed applications: Monday 14th July 2025 @ 10.00am This position will be remunerated appropriate to Qualification Candidates should note that as part of this role they will be required to travel between locations To apply and for further details please go to our web page at Current Vacancies Muiriosa Foundation N.B. When applying for positions on Rezoomo it is recommended to use a PC, Laptop or Tablet as some mobile phones are not compatible with this software.
Clinical Nurse Manager, University Hospital
University Hospital Kerry is the second largest of the Health Service Executive –HSE South West seven acute hospitals. With a catchment area of Kerry, North Cork & West Limerick it services a population of approx. over 180,554. In addition, the Kerry area has quite a large visiting population – Bord Fáilte/ Shannon Development estimate there are approximately 2 million tourists visiting this region annually, principally during the summer months. The 24/7 Emergency department cares for 43,000 emergency presentations. The average annual activity levels of approximately 13,000 Inpatient discharges, 11,000 Day Cases Presentations and 54,000 Outpatient Attendances. The hospital has 275 acute general beds; 50 Acute Psychiatric beds, and an Annual Budget of approximately 70 million. University hospital Kerry has a directorate management structure and is educationally affiliated to Institute of Technology Tralee and University College Cork. University Hospital Kerry’s range and scope of services provided. • Emergency Medicine. • Ear nose and Throat Services. • General Medicine including Medicine of the Elderly& Endocrinology. • General Surgery. • Endoscopy. • Adult Intensive Care. • Oncology • Orthopaedics. • Paediatrics • Audiology. • Palliative Care • Psychiatry • Radiography, including C.T. Scanning Service • Renal Dialysis Satellite Unit. Six Health Regions have been established within the HSE, on the basis of the geographical boundaries agreed by the Government in July 2019 and they will be operational from 2024. Each Health Region will be tasked with population-specific planning resourcing and delivery of health and social care services for the needs of its unique population. This will result in improved accountability and governance in terms of finance and performance, while also bringing decision-making closer to the frontline Health Regions will enable and empower staff to provide services that are: · Integrated, locally planned and delivered · Easier to access and navigate · Available closer to home Health Regions are geographically-based units with clearly defined populations. They align community and hospital services within specific areas. The HSE will retain a strong but leaner central organisation, with more service provision developed at a local level. The HSE South West Health Region will manage and deliver all public health and social care services in Cork and Kerry. HSE South West includes all hospital and community healthcare services in the region. This includes: · South / South West Hospital Group S/SWHG · Cork Kerry Community Healthcare CKCH The Department of Population and Public Health is also now aligned with this health region. Services in the South West health region: HSE Services working within this region include: · Acute Hospitals · Primary care services · Community services · Social care services · Health and social care professionals · Voluntary sector services South / South West Hospital Group and Cork Kerry Community Healthcare have become part of HSE South West Health Region from 3rd March, 2025. Purpose of Post To provide leadership and co-ordination to the wards and speciality teams with regard to patient discharge across University Hospital Kerry. To play a key role in the development of discharge policies and procedures facilitating timely and seamless discharge of patients to appropriate follow up care. The post holder will be responsible for the monitoring of key bottlenecks in the discharge process, to facilitate effective discharge planning at ward level. Informal Enquiries Mairead O Sullivan, Assistant Director of Nursing Patient Flow Tel: 087 3431003 Email: mairead.osullivan4@hse.ie Olive O Regan, Clinical Nurse Manager 3 Patient Flow 087 3359941 olive.oregan@hse.ie
Staff Nurse, General Hospital
Details of Service Bantry General Hospital is unique in providing both acute and residential services to the rural population of west cork and South Kerry. The acute hospital provides 24 hour medical service inclusive of Medical assessment unit, Acute medicine, Stroke and Rehab. Our Surgical activity is all-day case planned procedures. Our residential HIQA registered unit provides residential, respite, and palliative care services. Six Health Regions have been established within the HSE, on the basis of the geographical boundaries agreed by the Government in July 2019 and they will be operational from 2024. Each Health Region will be tasked with population specific planning resourcing and delivery of health and social care services for the needs of its unique population. This will result in improved accountability and governance in terms of finance and performance, while also bringing decision-making closer to the frontline. Health Regions will enable and empower staff to provide services that are: • Integrated, locally planned and delivered • Easier to access and navigate • Available closer to home Health Regions are geographically-based units with clearly defined populations. They align community and hospital services within specific areas. The HSE will retain a strong but leaner central organisation, with more service provision developed at a local level. The HSE South West health region will manage and deliver all public health and social care services in Cork and Kerry. HSE South West includes all hospital and community healthcare services in the region. This includes: • South / South West Hospital Group S/SWHG • Cork Kerry Community Healthcare CKCH • Midlands Louth Meath Community Health Organisation • Community Healthcare Organisation Dublin North City and County The Department of Population and Public Health is also now aligned with this health region Services in the South West health region: HSE Services working within this region include: • Acute Hospitals • Primary care services • Community services • Social care services • Health and social care professionals • Voluntary sector services South / South West Hospital Group and Cork Kerry Community Healthcare will become part of HSE South West health region from 3rd March 2025 and the transition to the new structures will be taking place throughout 2025. Purpose of the Post The Staff Nurse will assess, plan, implement and evaluate care to the highest professional and ethical standards within the model of nursing care practiced in the relevant care setting. The staff nurse will provide holistic, person centred care, promoting optimum independence and enhancing the quality of life for service users. Informal Enquiries We welcome enquiries about the role. Contact ADON on Duty bgh.nursingadmin@hse.ie 087 1857628- for enquiries relating to the role Contact Eimear O’Sullivan- People Resourcing, Eimear.OSullivan6@hse.ie – for enquiries relating to the recruitment process.
Multi Task Attendant, General Hospital
Details of Service Bantry General Hospital provides acute general hospital services to the population of a unique, rural, very large geographical area encompassing West Cork and South Kerry. The hospital is a 118 bedded acute general hospital and provides, within available resources, a large range of inpatient, outpatient and day care services in response to identifying needs and in accordance with the principles of equity, people centeredness, quality and accountability. The hospital also includes a 24 bedded HIQA registered residential unit. Six Health Regions have been established within the HSE, on the basis of the geographical boundaries agreed by the Government in July 2019 and they will be operational from 2024. Each Health Region will be tasked with population specific planning resourcing and delivery of health and social care services for the needs of its unique population. This will result in improved accountability and governance in terms of finance and performance, while also bringing decision-making closer to the frontline. Health Regions will enable and empower staff to provide services that are: • Integrated, locally planned and delivered • Easier to access and navigate • Available closer to home Health Regions are geographically-based units with clearly defined populations. They align community and hospital services within specific areas. The HSE will retain a strong but leaner central organisation, with more service provision developed at a local level. The HSE South West health region will manage and deliver all public health and social care services in Cork and Kerry. HSE South West includes all hospital and community healthcare services in the region. This includes: • South / South West Hospital Group S/SWHG • Cork Kerry Community Healthcare CKCH • Midlands Louth Meath Community Health Organisation • Community Healthcare Organisation Dublin North City and County The Department of Population and Public Health is also now aligned with this health region Services in the South West health region: HSE Services working within this region include: • Acute Hospitals • Primary care services • Community services • Social care services • Health and social care professionals • Voluntary sector services South / South West Hospital Group and Cork Kerry Community Healthcare will become part of HSE South West health region from 3rd March 2025 and the transition to the new structures will be taking place throughout 2025. Purpose of the Post · Be responsible for the cleaning of the environment of the hospital. · To perform catering duties within wards and departments throughout the hospital. · To perform patient care as directed Clinical Nurse Manager / Nurse in Charge. Informal Enquiries We welcome enquiries about the role. Contact Mary Whooley – Catering & Household Manager Bantry, Mary.whooley1@hse.ie / 027 52991 - for further information about the role Contact Eimear O’Sullivan- People Resourcing, Eimear.OSullivan6@hse.ie – for enquiries relating to the recruitment process
Senior Occupational Therapist, Teiripeoir Gairme, Sinsearach
*Please note CVs will not be accepted please complete application form and upload via Rezoomo.* Job Title and Grade Temporary Occupational Therapist Senior Grade Teiripeoir Gairme, Sinsearach (Grade Code: 3301) Campaign Reference SCH/048/2025 Closing Date for submission of Application Forms Friday 11th July 2025 @17:00 hrs Please note CVs will not be accepted please complete application form and upload via Rezoomo . Proposed Interview Date (s) Proposed interview dates will be indicated at a later stage. Please note you may be called forward for interview at short notice . Remuneration The Salary Scale (as at 01/03/2025) for the post is: €63,279 ,€64,629, €66,021, €67,399, €68,779, €70,231, €71,760, €73,285, €74,509 New appointees to any grade start at the minimum point of the scale. Incremental credit will be applied for recognised relevant service in Ireland and abroad (Department of Health Circular 2/2011). Incremental credit is normally granted on appointment, in respect of previous experience in the Civil Service, Local Authorities, Health Service and other Public Service Bodies and Statutory Agencies. There is no overtime or allowances associated with this post Informal Enquiries: Occupational Therapy Manager email: Sarah.kennedy7 @hse.ie Phone 01-2115119 Taking up Appointment A start date will be indicated at job offer stage. Location of Post St. Columcille’s Hospital, Loughlinstown, Co Dublin Ospidéal Cholm Cille, Bóthar Bhré, Baile Uí Lachnáin, Co. Bhaile Átha Cliath There is currently one Temporary Specified Purpose 1WTE Senior Occupational Therapist vacancy available in St. Columcille’s Hospital A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for St. Columcille’s Hospitalfrom which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. Purpose of the Post To work in conjunction with other team members in co-ordinating and developing the service to meet the needs of the service user group and the objectives of the organisation. The Senior Occupational Therapist will be responsible for the provision of a high quality Occupational Therapy service and will carry out clinical and educational duties as required. Principal Duties and Responsibilities Professional / Clinical The Senior Occupational Therapist will: · Be responsible for the maintenance of standards of practice of self and staff appointed to clinical / designated area(s) · Be responsible for managing own caseload and for assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of treatment programmes for service users according to service standards · Participate in the integrated discharge planning process in line with the HSE Code of Practice · Be responsible for the day-to-day running of a designated service area(s) by supervising staff, prioritising and allocating work and promoting positive staff morale and team working in conjunction with the Occupational Therapist Manager · In conjunction with the Occupational Therapist Manager lead service planning by anticipating the changing needs of the service and service users · Foster and maintain professional working relationships with colleagues, front line managers, and other healthcare personnel in the team · Ensure the quality of documentation of all assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, reports and discharge summaries are in accordance with local service and professional standards · Communicate verbally and / or in writing results of assessments, treatment / intervention programmes and recommendations to the team and relevant others in accordance with service policy · Participate in teams as appropriate, communicating and working in co-operation with other team members · Attend clinics, review meetings, team meetings, case conferences, ward rounds etc. as designated by the Occupational Therapist Manager · Ensure that staff in the designated service area(s) arrange and carry out duties in a timely manner, within settings appropriate to service users needs, and in line with local policy/guidelines · Be responsible for adhering to existing standards and protocols and for leading out on the development and maintenance of standards / strategies for quality improvement and outcome measurement · Seek advice and assistance with any assigned duties in line with principles of evidence based practice and clinical governance · Ensure that professional standards are maintained in relation to confidentiality, ethics and legislation · Operate within the scope of Occupational Therapy practice within Ireland and in accordance with local guidelines Education and Training The Senior Occupational Therapist will: · Participate in mandatory training programmes · Participate in continuing professional development including in-service training, attending and presenting at conferences / courses relevant to practice, contributing to research etc. as agreed by the Occupational Therapist Manager · Engage in professional clinical Occupational Therapist supervision with the Occupational Therapist Manager · Engage in peer support with Senior Occupational Therapist colleagues · Participate in performance review with the Occupational Therapist Manager · Manage, participate and play a key role in the practice education of student therapists. Take part in teaching / training / supervision of other Occupational Therapy and non-Occupational Therapy staff / students and attend practice educator courses as appropriate · Ensure newly qualified therapists have adequate induction and clinical supervision and assist in implementing annual staff development and performance review Health & Safety The Senior Occupational Therapist will: · Promote a safe working environment in accordance with Health and Safety legislation · Be aware of and implement agreed policies, procedures and safe professional practice by adhering to relevant legislation, regulations and standards · Actively participate in risk management issues, identify risks and take responsibility for appropriate action · Report any adverse incidents in accordance with organisational guidelines Administrative The Senior Occupational Therapist will: · Be responsible for the co-ordination and delivery of service in designated area(s) · Review and allocate resources within the designated area, in collaboration with the Occupational Therapist Manager and relevant others · Promote good working practice and uniformity of standards of best practice · Promote quality by reviewing and evaluating the Occupational Therapy service regularly, identifying changing needs and opportunities to improve services, in collaboration with the Occupational Therapist Manager and relevant others · Develop and implement service / business plans, quality initiatives, audits etc. and report on outcomes in collaboration with the Occupational Therapist Manager · Collect and evaluate data about the service user group and demonstrate the achievement of the objectives of the service · Oversee the upkeep of accurate records in line with best clinical governance, organisational requirements and the Freedom of Information Act, and render reports and other information / statistics as required · Represent the department / team at meetings and conferences as appropriate · Liaise with the Occupational Therapist Manager regarding the needs, interests and views of Occupational Therapy staff · Promote good team working, and a culture that values diversity · Participate in the management of Occupational Therapy stock and equipment in conjunction with the Occupational Therapist Manager · Engage in IT developments as they apply to service user and service administration · Keep up to date with developments within the organisation and the Irish Health Service · Perform such other duties appropriate to the office as may be assigned by the Occupational Therapist Manager 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. Eligibility Criteria Qualifications and/ or experience 1. Statutory Registration Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc (a) Candidates for appointment must: (i) Be registered on the Occupational Therapists Register maintained by the Occupational Therapists Registration Board at CORU. Or (ii) Applicants who satisfy the conditions set out in Section 91 of the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005, (see note 1 below*), must submit proof of application for registration with the Occupational Therapists Registration Board at CORU. The acceptable proof is correspondence from the Occupational Therapists Registration Board at CORU confirming their application for registration as a Section 91 applicant. And (iii) Have three years full time (or an aggregate of three years) post qualification clinical experience. And (iv) Have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and professional ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office. 2. Annual registration (i) Practitioners must maintain annual registration on Occupational Therapists Register maintained by the Occupational Therapists Registration Board at CORU And (ii) Confirm annual registration with CORU to the HSE by way of the annual Patient Safety Assurance Certificate (PSAC) 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. Note 1*: Section 91 candidates are individuals who qualified before the 31st March 2015 and have been engaged in the practice of the profession in the Republic of Ireland for a minimum of 2 years fulltime (or an aggregate of 2 years fulltime), between 31st March 2010 and 30th March 2015. Post specific requirements, additional qualification and/ or experience Experience completing seating assessments and interventions is highly desirable. Experience working in an acute hospital setting is highly desirable. Experience working with persons with dementia or cognitive impairment is highly desirable. Experience working in a Frailty Team, with experience of Falls, & Cognitive Assessments and Interventions is highly desirable. Other requirements specific to the post Further requirements may be outlined at the “expression of interest” stage of the recruitment process e.g. access to appropriate transport in order to fulfil the requirements of the role, fluency in Irish, etc. Skills, competencies and/or knowledge · Demonstrate clinical knowledge, clinical reasoning skills and evidence based practice appropriate to carrying out the duties and responsibilities of the role in line with relevant legislation and standards. · Demonstrate an appropriate level of understanding of the Occupational Therapy process, the underpinning theory and its application to the role · Demonstrate evidence of having applied / used appropriate assessment tools and treatments and a knowledge of the implications of outcomes to service users · Demonstrate the ability to lead on planning and managing the delivery of an optimum service in an effective and resourceful manner · Demonstrate ability to take initiative and to be appropriately self-directed · Demonstrate the ability to effectively evaluate information and make appropriate decisions · Demonstrate a commitment to and the ability to lead on the delivery of a high quality, person centred service · Demonstrate an ability to manage and develop self and others in a working environment · Demonstrate the ability to work independently as well as part of a team · Display effective communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to collaborate with colleagues, families, carers, etc. · Demonstrate the ability to follow line management directions appropriately and to utilise supervision effectively · Demonstrate evidence of commitment to continuing professional development · Demonstrate a command of the English language so as to effectively carry out the duties and responsibilities of the role · Demonstrate a willingness to engage and develop IT skills relevant to the role 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 Codes also specifies the responsibilities placed on candidates, feedback facilities for candidates 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/code_of_practice in the document posted with each vacancy entitled “Code of Practice, Information For Candidates” or on www.cpsa-online.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. Terms and Conditions of Employment Occupational Therapist Senior Grade Tenure The current vacancy available is Specified Purpose and whole time. The posts are pensionable. A panel may be created from which permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part time duration may be filled. The tenure of these posts will be indicated at “expression of interest” stage. Appointment as an employee of the Health Service Executive is governed by the Health Act 2004 and the Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointment) Act 2004. Remuneration The Salary Scale (as at 01/03/2025) for the post is: €63,279 ,€64,629, €66,021, €67,399, €68,779, €70,231, €71,760, €73,285, €74,509 New appointees to any grade start at the minimum point of the scale. Incremental credit will be applied for recognised relevant service in Ireland and abroad (Department of Health Circular 2/2011). Incremental credit is normally granted on appointment, in respect of previous experience in the Civil Service, Local Authorities, Health Service and other Public Service Bodies and Statutory Agencies. There is no overtime or allowances associated with this post Working Week The standard working week applying to the post is 35 hours per week HSE Circular 003-2009 “Matching Working Patterns to Service Needs (Extended Working Day / Week Arrangements); Framework for Implementation of Clause 30.4 of Towards 2016” applies. Under the terms of this circular, all new entrants and staff appointed to promotional posts from Dec 16th 2008 will be required to work agreed roster / on call arrangements as advised by their line manager. Contracted hours of work are liable to change between the hours of 8am-8pm over seven days to meet the requirements for extended day services in accordance with the terms of the Framework Agreement (Implementation of Clause 30.4 of Towards 2016). Annual Leave The annual leave associated with the post will be agreed at the time of job offer. Superannuation This is a pensionable position with the HSE. The successful candidate will upon appointment become a member of the appropriate pension scheme. Pension scheme membership will be notified within the contract of employment. Members of pre-existing pension schemes who transferred to the HSE on the 01st January 2005 pursuant to Section 60 of the Health Act 2004 are entitled to superannuation benefit terms under the HSE Scheme which are no less favourable to those which they were entitled to at 31st December 2004 Probation Every appointment of a person who is not already a permanent officer of the Health Service Executive or of a Local Authority shall be subject to a probationary period of 12 months as stipulated in the Department of Health Circular No.10/71. Protection of Persons Reporting Child Abuse Act 1998 As this post is one of those designated under the Protection of Persons Reporting Child Abuse Act 1998, appointment to this post appoints one as a designated officer in accordance with Section 2 of the Act. You will remain a designated officer for the duration of your appointment to your current post or for the duration of your appointment to such other post as is included in the categories specified in the Ministerial Direction. You will receive full information on your responsibilities under the Act on appointment. Infection Control Have a working knowledge of Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply to the role for example, Standards for Healthcare, National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections, Hygiene Standards etc. and comply with associated HSE protocols for implementing and maintaining these standards as appropriate to the role. Health & Safety It is the responsibility of line managers to ensure that the management of safety, health and welfare is successfully integrated into all activities undertaken within their area of responsibility, so far as is reasonably practicable. Line managers are named and roles and responsibilities detailed in the relevant Site Specific Safety Statement (SSSS). Key responsibilities include: · Developing a SSSS for the department/service[1], as applicable, based on the identification of hazards and the assessment of risks, and reviewing/updating same on a regular basis (at least annually) and in the event of any significant change in the work activity or place of work. · Ensuring that Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) is integrated into day-to-day business, providing Systems Of Work (SOW) that are planned, organised, performed, maintained and revised as appropriate, and ensuring that all safety related records are maintained and available for inspection. · Consulting and communicating with staff and safety representatives on OSH matters. · Ensuring a training needs assessment (TNA) is undertaken for employees, facilitating their attendance at statutory OSH training, and ensuring records are maintained for each employee. · Ensuring that all incidents occurring within the relevant department/service are appropriately managed and investigated in accordance with HSE procedures[2]. · Seeking advice from health and safety professionals through the National Health and Safety Function Helpdesk as appropriate. · Reviewing the health and safety performance of the ward/department/service and staff through, respectively, local audit and performance achievement meetings for example. Note : Detailed roles and responsibilities of Line Managers are outlined in local SSSS. Ethics in Public Office 1995 and 2001 Positions remunerated at or above the minimum point of the Grade VIII salary scale (€ 65,812 as at 01.04.2017) Positions remunerated at or above the minimum point of the Grade VIII salary scale (€ 65,812 as at 01.04.2017) are designated positions under Section 18 of the Ethics in Public Office Act 1995. Any person appointed to a designated position must comply with the requirements of the Ethics in Public Office Acts 1995 and 2001 as outlined below; A) In accordance with Section 18 of the Ethics in Public Office Act 1995, a person holding such a post is required to prepare and furnish an annual statement of any interests which could materially influence the performance of the official functions of the post. This annual statement of interest should be submitted to the Chief Executive Officer not later than 31st January in the following year. B) In addition to the annual statement, a person holding such a post is required, whenever they are performing a function as an employee of the HSE and have actual knowledge, or a connected person, has a material interest in a matter to which the function relates, provide at the time a statement of the facts of that interest. A person holding such a post should provide such statement to the Chief Executive Officer. The function in question cannot be performed unless there are compelling reasons to do so and, if this is the case, those compelling reasons must be stated in writing and must be provided to the Chief Executive Officer. C) A person holding such a post is required under the Ethics in Public Office Acts 1995 and 2001 to act in accordance with any guidelines or advice published or given by the Standards in Public Office Commission. Guidelines for public servants on compliance with the provisions of the Ethics in Public Office Acts 1995 and 2001 are available on the Standards Commission’s website http://www.sipo.gov.ie/ [1] A template SSSS and guidelines are available on the National Health and Safety Function/H&S web-pages [2] See link on health and safety web-pages to latest Incident Management Policy
Clinical Nurse Manager, Pre-operative Assessment Unit
The role of the Preoperative Assessment Unit CNM2 is to support best practice to facilitate efficient management of patient admissions; through assessment of the patient’s readiness prior to admission and prior to anaesthetic procedure for elective surgery/intervention. In conjunction with the Directorate Nurse Manager and CNM3, the Preoperative Assessment Unit CNM2 will be responsible for the day to day coordination of the clinic. For more information, please see the attached job description. Informal enquiries: Please contact Irene Aloveros <irenealoveros@mater.ie> �� Directorate Nurse Manager
Clinical Nurse Manager, Resuscitation Training Officer
The Resuscitation Training Officer (RTO) will be responsible for the co-ordination and management of the resuscitation service within the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital. This will involve planning, organisation, implementation and evaluation of all Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ACLS) training for appropriate personnel. The post holder will act as an expert in resuscitation providing advice on an all aspects of resuscitation training, education and practice. The RTO will be responsible for the supervision, review and audit of resuscitation procedures. The Resuscitation Training Officer will work with colleagues to create good working relationships that promote team work, innovation and encourages motivation and high standards of resuscitation practice, high quality care and patient safety. For more information, please see the attached job description. Informal enquiries: Please contact Irene Aloveros <irenealoveros@mater.ie> Directorate Nurse Manager
