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Senior Occupational Therapist (Stroke/Neurology) Naas General Hospital, Naas, County Kildare. There is currently one permanent whole-time vacancy available in the Occupational Therapy Department in Naas General Hospital. A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Senior Occupational Therapist from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. **Please note we do not accept CV's for this post - applications are only accepted** Informal Enquiries Joan Elliott Occupational Therapist Manager Naas General Hospital Email: joan.elliott@hse.ie Phone: 045 843030 HR Point of Contact Olivia Girvin HR Recruitment Officer HSE Dublin and Midlands Email : Olivia.Girvin@hse.ie Tel: 087 957 4869 Purpose of the Post The Senior Occupational Therapist will function as an efficient and effective member of the Occupational Therapy team and Stroke multidisciplinary team with the aim of ensuring optimum delivery of a quality, patient centered occupational therapy service that is in keeping with best practice in the Acute care setting. Eligibility Criteria Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc Candidates for appointment must: (i) Be registered, or be eligible for registration, on the Occupational Therapists Register maintained by the Occupational Therapists Registration Board at CORU. AND (ii) Have three years full time (or an aggregate of three years) post qualification clinical experience. AND (iii) 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. AND (iv) Provide proof of Statutory Registration on the Occupational Therapists Register maintained by the Occupational Therapists Registration Board at CORU before a contract of employment can be issued. 2. Annual registration (i) On appointment practitioners must maintain annual registration on the Occupational Therapists Register maintained by the Occupational Therapists Registration Board at CORU AND (ii) Practitioners must confirm annual registration with CORU to the HSE by way of the annual Patient Safety Assurance Certificate (PSAC). 3. Health Candidates for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. 4. Character Candidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character **Please note only completed application forms are accepted for this role**
Staff Medical Scientist
******PLEASE COMPLETE THE APPLICATION FORM FULLY, CV'S ARE NOT ACCEPTED******* Principle Duties and Responsibilites Scientific/ Professional The Medical Scientist Staff Grade will: 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.
Staff Physiotherapist Specified Purpose Contract
Applicants should:
Medical Scientist
Multi-Disciplinary Medical Scientist · Specified Purpose (9 Months) | Full- time | 35 hours p/w (immediate start). · We are looking for a Medical Scientist to join our busy laboratory. · Applications will be considered from Medical Scientists due to qualify from approved courses in 2025. · The ideal candidate would be a dynamic Medical Scientist with an in-depth knowledge of and experience in Biochemistry and Microbiology. · Qualifications for the post are stipulated by the Health Service Executive. · Evidence of Registration with CORU must be supplied with the application. The National Orthopaedic Hospital Cappagh (NOHC) has 37 Orthopaedic Surgeons and is Ireland’s largest dedicated Orthopaedic centre, the national referral centre for post-prosthetic joint infections, Ireland’s primary referral centre for bone and soft tissue tumours, and the dedicated surgical centre for the National Sarcoma Service. NOHC also provides orthopaedic oncology, rehabilitation, rheumatology and paediatric services, and sports and exercise medicine. Home to the National Bone Bank, the Hospital is affiliated with RCSI, UCD and DCU as a teaching establishment. Moreover, we undertake exciting research in collaboration with academic partners, peers, scientists, engineers and industry. The Biochemistry Department at NOHC processes approximately 100,000 tests annually and is accredited to ISO 15189:2022. The Biochemistry Department also provides Pathology services to an external Private Hospital and is well equipped with technology/instrumentation; Winpath LIS, Beckman Coulter Au480, Beckman Coulter Access and Radiometer ABL Flex 90. The Microbiology Department at NOHC processes approximately 30,000 samples per annum and is accredited to ISO 15189:2022. The Microbiology Department also provides Pathology services to an external Private Hospital, as well as, the National and Regional Bone Banks, and is licensed as a Tissue Establishment (2004/23/EC) by the Health Products Regulatory Authority. The Microbiology Department is well equipped with technology/instrumentation; Winpath LIS, Vitek 2, BacT/ALERT and GeneXpert. Eolaí Leighis Ildisciplíneach · Cuspóir Sonraithe (9 Mí) | Lánaimseartha | 35 uair an chloig p / w (tús láithreach). · Táimid ag lorg Eolaí Leighis le bheith páirteach inár saotharlann ghnóthach. · Breithneofar iarratais ó Eolaithe Leighis atá le cáiliú ó chúrsaí faofa in 2025. · Is é an t-iarrthóir idéalach ná Eolaí Leighis dinimiciúil a bhfuil eolas agus taithí dhomhain aige ar an mBithcheimic agus sa Micribhitheolaíocht. · Is í Feidhmeannacht na Seirbhíse Sláinte a shocraíonn cáilíochtaí don phost. · Ní mór fianaise ar Chlárú le CORU a sholáthar leis an iarratas. Tá 37 Máinlia Ortaipéideacha ag an Ospidéal Ortaipéideach Náisiúnta (NOHC) agus is é an t-ionad ortaipéideach tiomnaithe is mó in Éirinn, an t-ionad atreoraithe náisiúnta d'ionfhabhtuithe comhpháirteacha iar-phróistéiseacha, príomhionad atreoraithe na hÉireann le haghaidh tumaí cnámh agus fíochán bog, agus an t-ionad máinliachta tiomnaithe don tSeirbhís Náisiúnta Sarcoma. Soláthraíonn NOHC oinceolaíocht ortaipéideach, athshlánú, réamateolaíocht agus seirbhísí péidiatraiceacha freisin, agus leigheas spóirt agus aclaíochta. Tá an tOspidéal ina lonnaithe don Bhanc Náisiúnta Cnámh, agus tá sé cleamhnaithe le RCSI, UCD agus DCU mar fhoras teagaisc. Ina theannta sin, déanaimid taighde spreagúil i gcomhar le comhpháirtithe acadúla, piaraí, eolaithe, innealtóirí agus tionsclaíocht. Próiseálann an Roinn Bithcheimice ag NOHC thart ar 100,000 tástáil gach bliain agus tá sé creidiúnaithe de réir ISO 15189: 2022. Soláthraíonn an Roinn Bithcheimice seirbhísí Paiteolaíochta d'Ospidéal Príobháideach seachtrach agus tá sé feistithe go maith le teicneolaíocht/ionstraimíocht; Winpath LIS, Beckman Coulter Au480, Beckman Coulter Access agus Radiometer ABL Flex 90. Próiseálann an Roinn Micribhitheolaíochta ag NOHC thart ar 30,000 sampla in aghaidh na bliana agus tá sé creidiúnaithe de réir ISO 15189:2022. Soláthraíonn an Roinn Micribhitheolaíochta seirbhísí Paiteolaíochta d'Ospidéal Príobháideach seachtrach, chomh maith leis na Bainc Náisiúnta agus Réigiúnacha, agus tá sí ceadúnaithe mar Bhunús Fíocháin (2004/23/CE) ag an Údarás Rialála Táirgí Sláinte. Tá an Roinn Micribhitheolaíochta feistithe go maith le teicneolaíocht/ionstraimíocht; Winpath LIS, Vitek 2, BacT / ALERT agus GeneXpert. Spriocdháta Is é an spriocdháta chun iarratais a fháil ná 5 pm Dé Luain 30 Meitheamh 2025. - Beidh gearrliostú ar siúl agus ní rachaidh an tOspidéal i dteagmháil ach leo siúd atá ar an ngearrliosta. - Pá agus coinníollacha de réir threoirlínte na Roinne Sláinte. - Is fostóir comhdheiseanna é an tOspidéal Ortaipéideach Náisiúnta. - Cosaint Sonraí: Féach ar nohc.ie/privacy-policy/ chun tuilleadh a fhoghlaim faoin gcaoi a ndéileálann muid le do shonraí pearsanta agus faoi na cearta atá agat le linn an timthrialla earcaíochta
Assistant Director Of Nursing
Exciting Career Opportunity! Assistant Director of Nursing (Full-time and Part-time opportunities) Bon Secours Hospital Limerick is inviting applications for the position of Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON). The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) will be responsible for the provision of a high quality and safe nursing service across the hospital. This will involve professional leadership to nursing staff at all levels, providing professional advice, contributing to the development and implementation of nursing policy and strategy, and proactively developing nursing roles in accordance with the needs of the patient. The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) will provide support to the Director of Nursing, ensuring excellence in patient care through a well-educated and highly motivated nursing team, and the effective and efficient use of resources. Bon Secours Health System is developing a new 150 bed medical facility in Ballysimon to the east of Limerick City. Building works are nearing completion with a plan to open this new state-of-the-art hospital in 2025. This commitment will see the expansion of surgical specialties currently delivered by Bon Secours Hospital Limerick at Barringtons, plus the addition of cardiology, MAU and other medical services. Post: This position can be considered on a part-time or full-time basis. We also can facilitate a post working solely night shift. Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week or open to negotiation. The successful candidate is required to be flexible in working over a 24/7 roster which may include both day and night shift patterns. Remuneration: € 67,144-€80,399 (commensurate on experience). Essential Eligibility Criteria: · Registered, or are eligible to registered with, the General Nurse Division of the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI). · A Level 8 or higher (QQI) award in a health care or management related area. · 7 years post-registration experience in an acute hospital setting. · Minimum of 4 years management experience at CNM II level or above in an acute hospital setting. · Commitment to the overall aims of the Bon Secours Mission, Vision and Values. · A flexible, positive attitude to performing a wide range of duties to meet the needs of the service. Behavioral Competencies · Leadership People · Management · Quality Service · Problem Solving & Decision Making · Change & Innovation · Organisational Knowledge Technical/Clinical Competencies · Knowledge of IP&C standards · IT literacy skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) · Experience of personal & professional development · Knowledge of Quality, Patient Safety & Risk Desirable Criteria: · A Level 9 /Master’s in Nursing, Management, and/or Leadership. · Up to date ACLS. Role Responsibilities include but are not limited to: · Provides professional leadership to all nursing staff, fostering a culture which values continuing professional development and strives for excellence in the delivery of patient care and quality improvement in line with Joint Commission International Accreditation Standards for Hospitals. · Collaborates and works with Director of Nursing and ADON colleagues in leading on the development and implementation of nursing aspects of the hospital’s strategy and provides advice as required on nursing and patient experience issues, in accordance with local and national policy. · Works in partnership with the Director of Nursing and Hospital CEO in balancing the challenges of providing high quality, safe services, with excellent outcomes and in a way that delivers efficiencies and meets the expectations of patients and the public. · Participate fully in the duty roster set up by the Director of Nursing including supporting and deputising for the Director of Nursing as required. · Leads on nursing metrics across the assigned area of responsibility within the Hospital, providing assurance on data quality to the Director of Nursing, Quality and Risk Manager and the Group Director of Nursing, Quality and Patient Safety. · Leads trend analysis of complaints, concerns, compliments and comments across assigned area of responsibility and ensure that this is reported centrally (Q-Pulse) to the office of the Quality and Risk Manager. · Works with the Bed Manager and the Patient Access Manager to understand expected bed demand informing optimal use of hospital beds through effective admission, planning and discharge management. Liaise with the Theatre Services Manager to ensure efficient utilisation of theatre time. · To keep up to date with the latest developments in medicine/nursing, reading current literature, attending lectures, seminars and refresher courses. To organise in-service training. · Plan and implement staffing allocations, providing quality care and optimising staff skills, while remaining cost effective. Informal enquiries to: Bernadette Carroll, Director of Nursing, BCarroll@bonsecours.ie To Apply: Please submit your CV via Rezoomo, by clicking the apply button below Panel: a panel may be formed from which future vacancies will be filled. Join us in our mission to provide exceptional care to the community of Limerick BON SECOURS HEATH SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER.
Clinical Nurse/midwife Manager, University Maternity Hospital
Cork University Maternity Hospital (CUMH) incorporates the Obstetrics, Gynaecology, and Neonatology Services within the Health Service Executive South catering for approximately 7,000 births per annum and is a tertiary referral centre. CUMH is a site for clinical placements for student midwives and student nurses in undergraduate and postgraduate programmes delivered in partnership with University College Cork. The Theatre suite has four operating theatres which caters for approximately 3500 cases per year; two obstetric theatres, where elective and emergency caesarean sections are carried out, and two gynaecology theatres. There is also a recovery room and a high dependency unit where women with complications of gynaecology & pregnancy can be looked after in an appropriate environment. 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 will become part of HSE South West Health Region from 3rd March, 2025. Purpose of Post To provide professional / clinical leadership in the designated area(s) of responsibility. To oversee the management of resources including staffing and staff development. To facilitate communication across the healthcare teams. Informal Enquiries Katie Bourke - Director of Midwifery, Cork University Maternity Hospital Tel: 021 4920705 Email: katie.bourke@hse.ie
Clinical Nurse Manager, Shift Leader CICU, University Hospital
Details of Service Cork University Hospital (CUH) has approximately 800 beds and this will increase further to 1,000 beds on completion of the transfer of additional services to the CUH campus. CUH currently employs approximately 4,571 (WTE) staff of multiple professions and is the primary teaching hospital for the Faculty of Health and Science in University College Cork (UCC). UCC is the Academic partner of the South/South West Hospital Group. CUH has very strong relationships with each of the six schools within the Science Faculty of UCC and this is a key area for future development to maximise the opportunities for both the service and academia. CUH is a designated Major Trauma Centre for the Republic of Ireland due to the wide range of specialties delivered by the hospital – including Neurosciences, Cardiac Services, Orthopaedics, General Surgery, Renal, Internal Medicine, Vascular, Ophthalmology, Urology, Plastic Surgery, Maxillary-Facial, Paediatrics, Intensive Care, Oncology, Haematology, Obstetrics, Gynaecology, Neonatology and Emergency Medicine. CUH is the tertiary referral centre for the HSE Southern area, and the supra regional area of Limerick, Clare, Tipperary, Waterford and Kilkenny. CUH therefore acts as a regional centre for secondary and tertiary care for the catchment population of approx. 550,000 served by the HSE Southern area and a supra-regional centre for a total a population of 1.2 million. 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 post of CNM 2 has a pivotal role in service planning, co-ordinating, and managing activity and resources within the clinical area. The main responsibilities are: quality assurance, resource management, staffing and staff development, practice development, facilitating communication and professional / clinical leadership. Cardiac ICU The Cardiac Intensive Care Unit in CUH provides specialised care for critically ill patients requiring constant monitoring, advanced medical treatment, and life support. A highly trained multidisciplinary team of doctors, nurses and health & social care professionals’ work together to provide the highest standard of care 24/7. Informal Enquiries We welcome enquiries about the role. Contact Emer Neau – Assistant Director of Nursing, emer.neau@hse.ie /0877474210 - for further information about the role Contact Eimear O’Sullivan- People Resourcing, Eimear.OSullivan6@hse.ie – for enquiries relating to the recruitment process
Clinical Nurse Specialist, Candidate, Children's Asthma, University Hospital
Details of Service Cork University Hospital (CUH) has approximately 800 beds and this will increase further to 1,000 beds on completion of the transfer of additional services to the CUH campus. CUH currently employs approximately 4,571 (WTE) staff of multiple professions and is the primary teaching hospital for the Faculty of Health and Science in University College Cork (UCC). UCC is the Academic partner of the South/South West Hospital Group. CUH has very strong relationships with each of the six schools within the Science Faculty of UCC and this is a key area for future development to maximise the opportunities for both the service and academia. CUH is a recommended Major Trauma Centre for the Republic of Ireland due to the wide range of specialties delivered by the hospital – including Neurosciences, Cardiac Services, Orthopaedics, General Surgery, Renal, Internal Medicine, Vascular, Ophthalmology, Urology, Plastic Surgery, Maxillary-Facial, Paediatrics, Intensive Care, Oncology, Haematology, Obstetrics, Gynaecology, Neonatology and Emergency Medicine. CUH is the tertiary referral centre for the HSE Southern area, and the supra regional area of Limerick, Clare, Tipperary, Waterford and Kilkenny. CUH therefore acts as a regional centre for secondary and tertiary care for the catchment population of approx. 550,000 served by the HSE Southern area and a supra-regional centre for a total a population of 1.2 million. 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 CUH Paediatric Respiratory service is a regional/tertiary referral service for conditions including asthma, cystic fibrosis, sleep medicine, non-invasive and invasive long-term ventilation, neuromuscular respiratory disease, primary ciliary dyskinesia/non-CF bronchiectasis, long-term oxygen therapy and the full range of general respiratory conditions. Referrals are accepted from Paediatricians across the HSE South West region; Paediatricians/Surgeons in CHI Ireland; GPs and ED/Paediatric Assessment Units. Asthma is the most common chronic disease of childhood affecting up to one in five children throughout their life. Acute asthma exacerbations are one of the most common reasons for children to be referred to paediatric out-patient clinics, and to present to the Emergency Dept, and to require hospital admission. Many such admissions are double to treble the average length of stay. The CNS Children’s Asthma will deliver biologic therapy for severe asthma –approximately 120 subcutaneous injection doses administered in 2024 with patient reviews every 2-4 weeks; commence immunotherapy for severe grass pollen allergy (currently approximately 25 patients per year) and perform Pulmonary Function Tests at Asthma/Respiratory consultant clinics and nurse led clinics. The CNS post holder will deliver care in line with the five core concepts of the role set out in the Framework for the Establishment of Clinical Nurse/Midwife Specialist Posts, 4th edition, National Council for the Professional Development of Nursing and Midwifery (NCNM) 2008. Caseload The CNS will focus initially on the following service user groups: Children from birth to 16 years of age. The concepts are: o Clinical Focus (Direct and Indirect Care) o Service user/client Advocacy o Education and Training o Audit and Research o Consultancy (including leadership in clinical practice) Informal Enquiries We welcome enquiries about the role. Contact Diarmuid Nolan – Assistant Director of Nursing, Diarmuid.nolan@hse.ie 087 3653102 - for further information about the role Contact Eimear O’Sullivan- People Resourcing, Eimear.OSullivan6@hse.ie – for enquiries relating to the recruitment process
Associate Specialist Anaesthetics
The NCHD’s standard duties and responsibilities include, as directed by the Consultant / Clinical Director / Employer to, inter alia: · participate as a member of a multi-disciplinary team in the provision of medical care to patients; · diagnose and treat patients; · ensure that duties and functions are undertaken in a manner that prioritises the safety and well being of patients; · assess patients on admission and/or discharge as required and write detailed reports in the case notes; · order and interpret diagnostic tests; · initiate and monitor treatment; · communicate effectively with patients and clients; · attend clinics and participate in relevant meetings, case conferences and ward rounds; followed by documentation of findings on each patients chart; follow through with actions arising from the round; · represent the department / profession / team at meetings and conferences as appropriate · further progress knowledge of diagnosis and management; · participate in multi-disciplinary clinical audit and proactive risk management and facilitate production of all data / information for same; · co-operate with investigations, enquiries or audit relating to the provision of health services; · maintain professional standards in relation to confidentiality and ethics; abide by the Irish Medical Council ‘Guide to Ethical Conduct and Behaviour’ (www.medicalcouncil.ie); · seek advice and assistance from the Consultant / Clinical Director / Employer with any assigned cases or issues that prove to be beyond the scope of his / her professional competence in line with principles of best practice and clinical governance; · engage in technological developments as they apply to the patient and service administration · cover for occasional unplanned absence of colleagues; · perform other duties as required by the supervising Consultant / Clinical Director / Employer. · Participation in the general medical on call rota Legislation / Policy / Procedures: Co-operate with such measures as are necessary to ensure compliance with the requirements of the European Working Time Directive and related Irish legislation comply with statutory and regulatory requirements, agreed training principles[1] where appropriate, corporate policies and procedures and human resource policies and procedures (e.g. Dignity At Work, Trust in Care, Flexible Working Scheme etc); co-operate with such arrangements as are put into place to verify the delivery of all contractual commitments; document appropriately and report any near misses, hazards and accidents and bring them to the attention of relevant / designated individual(s) in line with best practice; be aware of risk management issues, identify risks and take appropriate action. Education and Training: · attend at NCHD Induction; · participate in mandatory and recommended educational and professional development programmes in accordance with organisational / professional requirements; · maintain and develop professional expertise and knowledge by actively engaging in continuing professional education and development; · make satisfactory progress in his / her training and development as per the requirements of the training body; · engage in planning and performance reviews as required with the supervising Consultant / Clinical Director / Head of Academic Department. Health & Safety: · Comply with the policies, procedures and safe professional practice of the Irish Healthcare System by adhering to relevant legislation, regulations and standards; · Document appropriately and report any near misses, hazards and accidents and bring them to the attention of relevant / designated individual(s) in line with best practice; · Work in a safe manner with due care and attention to the safety of self and others · Be aware of risk management issues, identify risks and take appropriate action; · Promote a culture that values diversity and respect. Administrative: · Ensure good working practice and adherence to standards of best practice; · Promote quality by reviewing and evaluating the service, identifying changing needs · and opportunities to improve services; · Assist the Consultant / Clinical Director / Employer in service development, including policy development and implementation; · Ensure the maintenance of accurate records in line with best clinical governance, the organisation’s requirements and the Freedom of Information Act, and provide reports and other information / statistics as required; · Engage in service audit and demonstrate the achievement of the service objectives; · Represent the department / profession / team at meetings and conferences as appropriate; · Keep up to date with change and developments within the Irish Health Service. 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
Social Care Worker - St Paul's Child And Family Centre
St Paul’s Child and Family Care Centre (CFCC) provides a service for children and adolescents with Autistic Spectrum Disorder and an Intellectual Disability. The multidisciplinary team approach consists of psychiatry, psychology, speech and language, Occupational therapy, social work, nursing staff and social care staff who work in partnership with parents to support the physical, emotional and social development of the child/adolescent who access our service. The position of Social Care Worker works as part of a team to support the Person In Charge of the Designated Centre to run within agreed guidelines. Ensures the implementation of safe care that matched with the service mission to Deliver an effective, efficient, safe, person centred, equitable service, in line with best practice standards. For full details please see attcahed job description. Informal Inquiries to: Niamh Salter, Director of Service, St Pauls, nsalter@mater.ie
