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CAN YOU FOLLOW IN THE COLONEL’S FOOTSTEPS? 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 an Assistant Restaurant General Manager (ARGM) you will be “wingman” or woman to the Restaurant General Manager (RGM) . You’re an authentic brand ambassador who also happens to love our chicken and chips. Our ARGM’s 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 to run your restaurant like you own it. We want to give the kind of guest service that makes guests come back for more so we’re looking for leaders who will coach their teams well and can create a culture that puts guests at the centre. 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…
UHWN Clinical Nurse Manager
*** PLEASE FILL OUT THE APPLICATION FORM FULLY *** The Clinical Nurse Manager 2 (Paediatric Ambulatory Care) will: Professional /Clinical 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.
DML Staff Nurse Undergraduates/graduates
Please note: NOTE: - Applications for this Staff Nurse (MHS) Graduate campaign are invited from Nurses who will be graduating in 2026. Undergraduates successful at interview will remain dormant on the panel until such time as evidence of registration with the Nursing Midwifery Board Ireland (NMBI) in the Division of Psychiatric Nursing has been received . Location of Post The Dublin & Midlands posts are located in the following areas · The former Dublin West/South West Mental Health Service (Tallaght) · Dublin South City Mental Health Service (St James’s) · Kildare West Wicklow Mental Health Services. · Linn Dara Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) · Midlands Mental Health Service Initial base will be indicated at job offer stage. The current posts are permanent and whole-time vacancy A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Staff Nurse (Mental Health) Undergraduates/Graduates from which current and future, permanent, temporary and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. Informal Enquiries We welcome enquiries about the role. For Tallaght Service: Contact Joe Donohoe/ Mayil Veerasamy mayil.veerasamy@hse.ie joseph.donohoe@hse.ie For St James’s Service: Contact Gary Timmons gary.timmons@hse.ie For C.A.M.H.S Service: Contact Louise Clarke Louise.Clarke3@hse.ie For Kildare Service: Contact Linda Hutton linda.hutton@hse.ie For Midlands Mental Health Service: Contact Michael Buckley Michaeld.buckley@hse.ie Details of Service Dublin & Midlands includes the former Dublin West/South West Mental Health Service (Loman’s / Tallaght), the Dublin South City Mental Health Service (St James’s), Kildare West Wicklow Mental Health Services and the Midlands Mental Health Service. Serving a total population of well over 1,000,000 people. The service also includes Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). The Dublin South Central service is committed to providing progressive high standards of recovery-based nursing care to clients with a wide range of mental health issues which range from basic to complex, severe psychiatric care needs. Services include Adult, Older Adult, and Psychiatry of Later Life, ID with a Mental Health Diagnosis and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). The general adult mental health services in the former Dublin West/South West Mental Health Service (Tallaght) are largely community-oriented with an emphasis on delivering care in the community and have well developed community mental health teams CMHT). A sector-based approach is adopted consisting of a Community Mental Health Teams, Day Hospital, Day Centre, Home Based Treatment Teams and a service wide response to First Episode Psychosis. Rehabilitation services, Assertive Outreach and Psychiatry of Later Life are also in operation throughout the service. The in-patient unit is an Approved Centre under the Mental Health Act 2001 and is located in Tallaght Hospital. The Dublin South City Service at St. James’s Hospital delivers both specialist inpatient (Jonathan Swift Clinic (Fownes and Beckett Wards and Conolly Norman Unit) and a psychiatric liaison service for the elderly in St. James’s Hospital) and community (Community Mental Health Teams, a day hospital, a community support and connection service, Homeless Teams, Old Age Psychiatry, a rehabilitation and recovery service and community residences and a clozapine clinic) services. Our service covers parts of Dublin 6W, Dublin 8, Dublin 12, Dublin 14 and Dublin 16. Kildare West Wicklow mental health service (KWWMHS) has 7 community mental health teams, including South Kildare, Mid-West Kildare, Mid-East Kildare, North-West Kildare, Mid-North Kildare and North –East Kildare. KWWMHS has a Rehab & Recovery team, Psychiatry of Later Life (PLL) team, MHID, Homecare and Self Harm service. The approved centre Lakeview is located in Naas General Hospital and includes a therapy and clozapine department. Linn Dara Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) delivers specialist outpatient services in the areas of South West inner Dublin City, West Dublin, all of County Kildare and West Wicklow. Linn Dara CAMHS delivers specialist services via Community Eating Disorder Team, CAMHS-Intellectual Disability Teams, Consultation Liaison Psychiatry Team at CHI@Tallaght and various pathways in ADHD, Family Therapy and DBT. Linn Dara Approved Centre is the largest and busiest in-patient CAMHS inpatient unit in the country, providing services to a local catchment population of 702,674. The unit covers Dublin South and West, Dun Laoghaire, Kildare, Wicklow, Laois, Offaly, Longford and Westmeath. The Approved Centre works on a national basis when the need arises. Midlands Mental Health Service (MMHS) serves the population of Westmeath, Longford, Laois and Offaly and is the largest IHA in the region both from a population and geographical perspective. The Midlands Mental Health Services consist of Four Approved Centres that cater for the in-patient needs of the adult population. Community services consist of 10 GA Community Mental Health Teams and specialist community mental health teams that provide targeted supports to patients that range from 6 years of age to those at end of life who are attached to the Psychiatry of Later Life teams. The Midland MHS will offer career progression opportunities in both clinical and management roles. Mental Health Services offer more rewarding nursing career opportunities than you may be aware of. Our nurse led services allow extensive opportunities to fully engage in the delivery of holistic quality care, working with many other health care professionals such as Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Behavioural Therapists, Counsellors, Occupational Therapists, GP’s, Social Workers, to ensure the best outcomes for service users and residents. Mental Health Services actively encourage and support continual professional development as well as extensive access to rewarding career pathways. Nurses with experience qualify to apply for a variety of promotional managerial roles such as Clinical Nurse Manager, while those seeking specialist pathways can develop within roles such as Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Prescriber, Clinical Nurse Specialist roles and more. We currently have 9 ANPs in the service with plans to develop more posts in line with service need and government policy. Nurses joining a Mental Health Service are fully supported, mentored and clinical supervision is offered.
DML Maintenance Foreman
Please Note: Location of post There is currently one permanent whole-time vacancy available in St Lomans Hospital Mullingar Co Westmeath A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Dublin and Midlands Region from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. Informal enquiries We welcome enquiries about the role. Contact: Kevin Gavigan kevin.gavigan@hse.ie Tel 0867914526 for further information about the role. Purpose of the post The overall purpose of this post is to assist in providing a quality Maintenance service to patients and staff.
RHM-- - Clinical Nurse Specialist, Adult Diabetes
Clinical Nurse Specialist, Adult Diabetes RHM-05-26-245 Regional Hospital Mullingar Location: Regional Hospital Mullingar There is currently a Specified Purpose / 0.96 WTE (36 hours per week) vacancy available on the Diabetes Nursing Team at Regional Hospital Mullingar. A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Clinical Nurse Specialist, Diabetes from which current and future, specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. Informal Enquiries: We welcome enquiries about the role, please contact: Ms. Debbie Bawle Assistant Director of Nursing , Medical Directorate Email: Debbie.bawle@hse.ie. Tel: 044 9340221 / 044 9394369 HR Point of Contact: DML is committed to providing information and services which are accessible to all, if you require accessibility assistance throughout any stage of the recruitment process, please contact: Anto George HR Recruitment Officer HSE Dublin and Midlands Email: Anto.George@hse.ie Purpose of the Post: The purpose of this Clinical Nurse Specialist (Diabetes) post is to: Deliver care in line with the five core concepts of the role set out in the Framework for the Establishment of Clinical Nurse Specialist Posts, 4th edition, National Council for the Professional Development of Nursing and Midwifery (NCNM) 2008. Caseload : Adults attending Regional Hospital Mullingar with a diagnosis of Diabetes. Eligibility Criteria /Qualifications and/ or experience: 1. Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc (a) Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition: (i) Be a registered nurse/midwife on the active Register of Nurses and Midwives held by An Bord Altranais and Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland) or be eligible to be so registered. AND (ii) Be registered in the division(s) of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann) Register for which the application is being made or be entitled to be so registered. OR (iii) In exceptional circumstances, which will be assessed on a case by case basis be registered in another Division of the register of Nurses and Midwives. AND (iv) Have a minimum of 1 years’ post registration full time experience or an aggregate of 1 years’ full time experience in the division of the register in which the application is being made (taking into account (ii) (iii) if relevant) AND (v) Have a minimum of 1 years’ experience or an aggregate of 1 years’ full time experience in specialist area of Diabetes. AND (vi) Have successfully completed a post registration programme of study, as certified by the education provider which verifies that the applicant has achieved a Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI), National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) major academic Level 9 or higher award that is relevant to the specialist area of care (equivalent to 60 ECTS or above), and in line with the requirements for specialist practice as set out by the National Council for Nursing and Midwifery 4th ed (2008). Alternatively provide written evidence from the Higher Education Institute that they have achieved the number of ECTS credits equivalent to a Level 9 or higher standard, relevant to the specialist area of care (equivalent to 60 ECTS or above), and in line with the requirements for specialist practice as set out by the National Council for Nursing and Midwifery 4th ed (2008). Diabetes or associated Diabetes area of expertise. (See **Note 1 below). AND (vii) Be required to demonstrate that they have continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to the specialist area. AND (viii) Have the ability to practice safely and effectively fulfilling his/her professional responsibility within his/her scope of practice **Note 1: For Nurses/Midwives who express an interest in CNS/CMS roles and who currently hold a level 8 educational qualification in the specialist area of Diabetes or associated area of expertise (equivalent to 60 ECTS or above), this qualification will be recognised up to September 2026. AND (b) Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability, including a high standar of suitability and clinical, leadership, managerial and administrative capacity for the proper discharge of the duties of the office. 2. Annual registration (i) Practitioners must maintain live annual registration on the appropriate/relevant Division of the register of Nurses and Midwives maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann) for the role. AND (ii) Practitioners must confirm annual registration with NMBI to the HSE by way of the annual Service user 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. Post Specific Requirements: Demonstrate a depth and breadth of post registration nursing experience in the area of Diabetes, as relevant to the role.
Medical Social Worker
The MSW is responsible for the provision of emotional and practical support to patients of the Hospital and to actively participate in the development of the Department within their specific area: the assigned area of work and the Social Work Department in general Informal enquiries can be made to Heather Hawthorne, Head Medical Social Worker, 01 8032267 or heatherhawthorne@mater.ie Please note interveiws will he held on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.
Medical Secretary
Job Purpose The purpose of the Medical Secretary Grade IV is to provide an exceptional and comprehensive support service delivery within the various Departments and Directorate in consideration of Patient Care and the departmental Administration Team. The Grade IV Medical Secretary will ensure that all duties, roles and responsibilities are completed to the required operational standards in line with the competency framework. In order to meet the service needs of the hospital, the post holder may be required from time to time to work at different locations to the normal place of work, i.e. across the directorate. The post holder will also be expected to provide cover for colleagues during times of absence. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Key Roles and Responsibilities include and are not limited to the following: Managing the Service: • Effective delivery of all departmental administration duties • Provide administration/secretarial cover based on service requirements • Complete duties in line with operational standards • Adhere to all departmental policies and procedures • Contribute effectively to service development/service improvement • Deliver a professional and efficient service to both patients and hospital staff • Work towards departmental Key Performance Indicators • Ensure confidentiality of patient details (records) at all times • Work as part of the wider Directorate Team • Escalate to the Supervisor all queries/issues which cannot be resolved locally • Follow the Supervisor’s lead and direction • Attend all Team meetings as directed by the Supervisor/Administration Team Manager • Ensure that work completed is done so in an accurate manner • Complete tasks allocated to the highest standard set by the hospital • Ensure that any handovers are completed on time providing all relevant details to the supervisor • Report any potential risks to the Supervisor • Assist in departmental audits as assigned by the Supervisor • Represent MMUH in a professional manner at all times • Reception and telephone duties • Collect and file laboratory reports, retrieve charts where indicated • Perform all typing duties as required, i.e. clinical letters and/or reports • Show drive and initiative in completing tasks Planning, Organising and Problem Solving: • Plan, organise and control service delivery within the administration duties on a daily basis • Organise outpatient clinics as required: book appointments, retrieve medical record files for clinics, register clinics and maintain outpatient waiting lists as directed by the Supervisor • Organise nurse-led clinics: scan referral documentation, book appointments, register clinics, organise follow-up appointments, manage inpatient day cases as directed by the Supervisor • Participate in research projects • Escalate any conflict related matters to the Supervisor • Attend any training which may be advised by the Supervisor/ATM Communicating Effectively: • Ensure good communication within the team at all times • Communicate effectively with other hospital-wide departments and/or directorates • Represent the department/directorate in a professional manner • Attend to patient/visitor queries in an efficient and timely manner • Follow Supervisor direction Maintaining Composure and Resilience: • Maintain a professional manner at all times • Maintain composure during pressurised times • Address all patient queries in a polite and professional manner • Have a positive approach to your secretarial duties and responsibilities Other Duties: • Display competence in all duties completed in line with the competency framework • Observe strict patient confidentiality • Work as part of the wider Directorate Team • Undertake any other relevant duties as requested by the management team • Support and adapt to changes that are implemented to improve services • The duties and responsibilities contained within this Job Description are not exhaustive and may be reviewed by the Administration Team Manager as required CORE COMPETENCY • Effective service management and delivery of quality service • Planning, organisational and problem-solving skills • Effective communication skills • Maintaining composure and resilience General Responsibilities and Accountabilities Confidentiality You will be aware of the confidential nature of hospital work and, in particular, the right of patients to confidentiality. Policies & Procedures You are required to familiarise yourself with and adhere to all policy and procedural documents relevant to your position. Hygiene Standards The highest standard of hygiene must be maintained in the hospital at all times and all staff members are responsible for ensuring compliance with the hospital’s requirements and standards with regard to hygiene. It is the responsibility of all staff to have a fundamental understanding of their individual responsibility in maintaining departmental and site hygiene standards. Health and Safety Ensure that effective safety procedures are in place to comply not only with the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 but also within the spirit of the hospital’s mission, vision and values, and they are known and followed by staff. You are required to familiarise yourself with the requirements of employees under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 and to promote a work environment that is compliant with it. Each staff member is individually responsible for ensuring that the hospital remains a safe place to work. Information Technology Ensure the most effective and efficient use of developments in information technology for administrative support in a manner which integrates well with systems throughout the organisation. Business Continuity Management Business Continuity Management (BCM) is a holistic management process that identifies potential impacts that threaten an organisation and provides a framework for building resilience and the capability for an effective response that safeguards the interests of its key stakeholders and reputation (BS 25999). All staff employed in the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital are obliged to: Make themselves familiar with the organisational Business Continuity Plan Attend BCM education sessions provided for them Make themselves familiar with their individual roles as set out in their departmental Business Continuity Plan, if applicable, and/or the organisational Business Continuity Plan Note: These duties and responsibilities are a reflection of the present service requirements and may be subject to review and amendment to meet the changing needs of the hospital. The incumbent will be required to maintain, enhance and develop their professional knowledge, skills and aptitudes necessary to respond to a changing climate. Qualifications • Leaving Certificate • Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint • Medical Administration qualification such as FETAC Level 5 Experience • 12–18 months relevant patient-facing experience • Experience within a healthcare setting
Clerical Officer
Job Purpose:
Clinical Specialist Dietitian In Renal Medicine
This clinical specialist dietitian in renal medicine will join the Dietitian team (6 posts) specialising in renal medicine within the department dietitian team of 40 posts and work in line with the department vision, mission and values. The 2 Clinical Specialist (CS) Dietitians in the team lead and contribute to the delivery of a comprehensive clinical nutrition service to the Renal Service for inpatients, outpatients and across the care pathways, including transplant, dialysis, and the renal consult service to other Mater specialties. Area of clinical specialism and non clinical roles and responsibilities including team lead, will rotate periodically reflecting team resources, and CPD opportunities as well as service needs. This will be agreed with the 2 clinical specialists assigned to nephrology with the dietitian manager(s). Initial area of specialism will be provision of nutritional care to a varied inpatient cohort including medical and surgical patients requiring nutrition support with acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease stage 1-5 including on dialysis. Informal enquiries can be made to Barbara Gillman, Dietitian Manager in Charge III, 01 8034549 or bgillman@mater.ie
Radiography Assistant
Remuneration The Salary scale for the post as at 01/02/2026 is: €36,288, €37,752, €39,294, €39,704, €40,711, €41,582, €42,836, €44,136, €45,484 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. Purpose of the Post The purpose of this role is to assist and support the delivery of a quality, safe, efficient, caring radiology & imaging service under the supervision and direction of Radiography Service Manager(s) or designate. The primary role of the Radiography Assistant is to assist Radiographers, Radiologists & Radiology Nursing staff with the general day to day management of patient care and associated duties in the Radiology Department. The assignment will be primarily to the Radiology Service at St Dympna’s Hospital Carlow with rotation to St Lukes’s Hospital as per service requirements. Principal Duties and Responsibilities The Radiography Assistant role involves: • The duties outlined hereunder • Any other duties that may be necessary in the context of Radiology department which may vary depending on the care setting. The successful candidate will be part of an effective team dedicated to the delivery of high quality service to patients and must demonstrate a caring and responsible approach to duties carried out and will work under the guidance and supervision of radiographers. Duties will be according to the requirements of the specific work area and the day to day needs of the Department. Under the general direction and control of the Radiography Services Manager, the Radiography Assistant will be responsible for the following: Core Responsibilities The Radiography Assistant will: • Work with Radiography, Medical and Nursing staff providing appropriate care to patients. • Respect and maintain the privacy, dignity and confidentiality of the patient in relation to all activities as per statutory requirements. • Ensuring patient transfers are made in a timely fashion from wards and other departments/area as directed by the radiographers. • Liaise with the portering & ward staff to. Responsible for co-ordinating and liaising with Portering services staff, ward staff and Radiographers regarding x-ray scheduling for in-patients and arranging appropriate patient transport. • Assist other staff with the transport, lifting, moving and positioning of patients within the department when necessary, in accordance with the Hospital Manual Handling Policy. • Assist in the transfer of non-ambulant patients from trolleys, beds and wheelchairs to imaging couch and back safely, repositioning patients in chairs and beds and ensure their comfort and safety. • Accompany and assist Radiology staff in the transfer of patients to other areas within the hospital and outside the hospital as required, including pushing and or pulling of beds, trolleys, wheelchairs and any other mobile equipment as directed by the Radiography Services Manager(s) or designate. • Liaise with the Radiographer regarding patients’ attendance in the department. Inform the Radiographer or Nursing staff if any patient requires assistance. Observe patients and report any concerns back to the Radiographer. • Be alert to patients with special needs and inform the Radiographer or Nursing staff if the patient requires assistance. • Assisting Radiographers in the preparation of patients for examinations. • Assisting patients with dressing, undressing and putting on gowns as directed by the Radiographers. • Assist and monitor patients while they are taking preparations for examinations. • Help and support patients prior to and after procedures/examinations and ensure patients comfort at all times pre and post examination where necessary (e.g. provision of blankets etc.). • Greeting patients at the Reception Desk, escorting patients to the appropriate waiting area and/or into changing cubicles when required. • Accompany patients undergoing imaging procedures when necessary. • Reassure patients in department waiting areas when examinations are delayed and give a reasonable estimate of when examination will be completed. • Assist with patient hygiene needs (e.g. bedpans, emesis bowls etc.). • Accompany and supervise infirm patients to the toilet. Remain and assist in patient toileting. • Assist with patient hygiene needs (e.g. bedpans, sick bowls etc.) • Prepare and serve food / refreshments / beverages to patients as requested by the radiographers and nursing staff. • Help and support patients / assist in the feeding of patients as required • Assist with confused or agitated patients while in the department and remain with and monitor patients that require supervision. • Assist patients with walking as requested. • Assist with monitoring patient’s children, if necessary, while procedures are being performed. • Assist with emergency first aid as directed. General Duties The Radiography Assistant will: • Work in any area within the Radiology Service as may be required in agreement with the Radiography Services Manager. • Contribute to customer care by carrying out basic reception/phone cover as and when required. • Assist where necessary in certain administrative tasks as assigned by the Radiographer, including using the telephone effectively and efficiently, dealing with queries when possible, passing on clear messages and locating appropriate personnel using the inter-com system when necessary. • Provide administration support within the department as required by the Radiography Services Manager(s) or designate. • Ensure patient notes are collected when requested and contribute to the maintenance of updating patient/client documentation/ electronic records. • Collect patient documentation and charts from reception, wards etc and ensure all paperwork is correct for each individual patient. • Comply with protocols for documentation & recording statistical data. • Assist with the disposal of confidential waste. • Carry out any appropriate duties requested and clean up afterwards. • All aspects of general housekeeping in the area of work - assist in maintaining order, cleanliness, tidiness & safety of procedure rooms and changing cubicles in accordance with hospital infection control and department guidelines. • Ensure adequate supply and rotation of stock. Monitor and replenish stocks and consumables in the general x-ray rooms and other imaging areas on a daily basis as required. Maintain orderly storage of radiology & general clinical supplies in addition to relevant clerical supplies - forms & information sheets. • Collection / delivery of supplies and equipment when required. Unload and put away all stores into the designated areas. • Change linen/paper rolls on imaging tables, couches and trolleys. • Assist Registered Professional in preparing patients for procedures and assisting where necessary during procedures ensuring the care and comfort of all patients (i.e. provide appropriate information about the process, application of pressure and dressings post procedure, prepare dressing trolley area etc) • Assist Radiographer with procedures (i.e. preliminary Triple ID, set up aseptic trolley, open required instruments, decontaminate area following biopsy) • Ensure linen cupboards and linen trolleys are kept tidy and stocked. • Deliver and check specimens to laboratory where applicable. • Assist patients with dressing and grooming • Check hoist & battery as required. • Attend in-service training/instruction as required. • To carry out any other duties relating to day-to-day operation as directed by the Radiography Services Manager(s)/Clinical Specialist Radiographer or radiographer in the assigned area. • Attendance may be required in the event of the Major Incident Plan being activated. • Locate and bring oxygen supply or suction equipment to the patient as directed by the Radiographer • Ensure oxygen cylinders are full and that used suction equipment is replaced. • Training will be given in use of oxygen cylinders and suction equipment. • Assist with weighing patients if necessary. • Assist with issues relating to day-to-day department operation such as Stores, Pharmacy, Catering and Laboratory. • Use PPE when required. • Carry out any other duties relating to day-to-day operation as directed by the RSM(s) or Clinical Specialist/Senior Radiographer in the assigned area Specialised Radiology Duties The Radiography Assistant will: • Follow instructions, carry out tasks and adhere to safety procedures, as directed by the Radiographer, in line with the department and hospital policies. • Read and observe the SLGH Radiation Safety Procedures. • Assist and take part in audit and quality assurance programmes. • Assisting in the movement of mobile imaging equipment as required. • Take part in routine inspection of equipment and quality assurance procedures. • Assist with the preparation of patients for imaging procedures/ examinations - ensuring ‘prep’ is delivered to wards or administered to patient as required/appropriate (e.g. ensuring full bladder prior to ultrasound pelvic scans, delivery of oral contrast to wards). • Be an efficient user of the Radiology Information System (RIS) and any other systems required to fulfil the duties on a daily basis. • Undertake basic clerical duties on the Radiology Information System (RIS), to include organising patient attendances, scanning of relevant documentation and monitoring the worklist (training will be provided). • Assist in the retrieval of previous images for patients to include duties as may be assigned by the PACS Manager. • Chaperone patients during intimate examinations as required by the radiographer. The role will involve rotation to the following areas in Radiology (but not limited to), with potential future development in other areas General X-Ray – St Dympna’s Hospital Carlow • Welcome patients and their family/guardians to the imaging service in a professional manner. • Escorting patients and relevant paperwork to the appropriate waiting area and/or into changing cubicles • Monitor general waiting areas - reassure patients in waiting areas when examinations are delayed and give a reasonable estimate of when examination will be completed. • Assist the radiology staff with preparing the rooms each morning and afternoon. This includes changing the linen each morning and evening and after an infectious case. • Clean all the x-ray equipment daily in line with hospital infection control guidelines. This includes x-ray table, erect bucky and console area. • Assist in cleaning x-ray rooms & equipment after infectious cases. • Participate in cleaning schedule appropriate to the area for patient related equipment (e.g. drip stands, suction, sponges, hoist etc). • Ensure each room is stocked with gloves, gowns, blankets, sheets etc. • Check suction & oxygen points are functioning and ready for use each day. Ensure pocket mask in each room. • Clean lead aprons and thyroid shields when required. • Clean DR detectors. • Call patients in for their examinations & help them to undress if necessary. • Assist radiographers/nurses with cleaning and tidying room after each patient when required. • Assist radiographer with patient during examination if required • Ensure changing cubicles are clean and tidy prior to use and are kept fully stocked with gowns with used gowns disposed of appropriately. • Patient positioning sponges to be cleaned after each patient use CT • Prepare oral contrast each morning and afternoon, or when required by CT radiographers. • Take oral contrast to ward for in-patients as directed by CT radiographers. • Clean CT scanner and patient equipment. • CT table top, Gantry & pump injector. • Drip stand. • Assist with restocking when required. • Check laundry stores in inpatient waiting area cupboards. • Change laundry basket in scan room when needed. • Replace sharps bins/yellow bags as required. • Assist staff with patient transfers when required. This may include use of hoist. • Assist radiographers with cleaning of room after infectious case. • Assist radiographers with prescreening of questionnaires. Ultrasound • Escort patients to and from the ultrasound examination rooms. • Assist the Sonographer/Radiologist with the workload, including managing the daily patient list and assisting with sterile procedures. • Assist the Radiographer/Radiologist during Ultrasound scans. • Chaperone for intimate ultrasound examinations as requested. • Ensuring patient is ‘arrived’ on RIS system. • Liaise with wards regarding patient transport and preparation for ultrasound examination (e.g. ensuring full bladders prior to pelvic scans) in consultation with the Sonographer. • Assist patients changing into gowns and any other patient needs as directed by the sonographers. • Ensure gel bottles are replenished. • Clean ultrasound couches. • Assist patients on and off couches when required. • Assist staff when patients require hoist transfer. • Monitor and replenish stocks and consumables in the ultrasound rooms on a daily basis (e.g. stock couch rolls). • Ensure PC and workstations are clean. • Clean probes if required. This will include high level disinfection training. • Assist radiographers with cleaning of scan room after infectious patient. • Assist with scheduling and cancelling of lists as service needs required. • Transport instruments / used equipment to the sluice for sterilisation and collection when required. • Assist with the decontamination of ultrasound probes under the direction of the radiographer. • Carry out general housekeeping in the Ultrasound Department. MRI • Full MRI safety training will be given before working in MRI. • Assist staff with patient transfers when required. • Assist in restocking and cleaning in MRI as directed by the MRI CSR/Senior. • Assist radiographers with prescreening of questionnaires. • Assist with changing and care of coils. • Assist patient off the scanner / out of the department. • Clean room prior to next patient. • Replenish consumable i.e. gowns, couch rolls, incontinence sheets. • Monitor and replenish stocks and consumables in MRI/CT on a daily basis as required. Maintain orderly storage of radiology & general clinical supplies in addition to relevant clerical supplies. Quality and Safety The Radiography Assistant will: • Support the implementation and evaluation of quality standards and improvement initiatives. • Work within own role, adhering to current legislation, policies, procedures protocols and guidelines. • Undertake assigned duties under the direction of a Radiographer in such a way as to ensure that care is of a high standard. • Report all complaints in accordance with service policy. • Ensure all actions support the enhancement of a person-centred service and a person-centred culture within the team. • Co-operate with quality reviews /service evaluations and assists with the implementation of any necessary corrective action. Health & Safety (including Maintaining a Safe Environment) The Radiography Assistant will: • In accordance with Health and Safety at Work policy, observe all rules relating to Health and Safety and Conduct at Work and to use any equipment provided in a safe and responsible manner. • Understand and adhere to all relevant HSE policies, guidelines, and procedures, comply with health and safety, infection control and risk management procedures, comply with statutory obligations. • Participate in maintaining a physical environment that delivers a high standard of care to patients and their families. • Be vigilant to patient’s safety particularly while they are waiting for examinations and returning to the ward (i.e. ensuring that trolley and bed-sides are secure and any other issue that could arise in relation to safety). • Clean spillages immediately to reduce the risk of accident and make safe the area according to hospital policy. • Be familiar with Fire and Health & Safety regulations and ensure safety of self and others during the course of duty. • Report any accidents, near misses, incident or potential incident to the person in charge which may compromise the health and safety of patients / clients / residents, staff or visitors and take appropriate action including completion of near miss / incident forms. • Attend training courses as required. Only undertake any duty related to patient / client / resident care for which he / she is trained. • Deal with emergency situations or accidents as per Hospital policy. • Maintain a strict code of personal and general hygiene in the workplace as per work schedules and existing policies and procedures. • Present to work wearing the agreed attire, footwear, and identification, having regard to the highest standard of attire and personal hygiene. This includes not having possession of personal mobile phones while delivering patient care. • Conduct his / herself in a manner that ensures safe patient / client care. • Participates in maintaining a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff by ensuring vigilance in identifying potential hazards and by taking the necessary steps to remove such hazards. Administrative • Carry out the administrative and clerical duties required to support the Radiographer staff and the Radiography department e.g. the scheduling of appointments. • Registration of requests (as and when required) onto the RIS (Radiology Information System). • Answer the telephone, take and pass on accurate messages to the appropriate member of staff and make calls as required. • Maintain stock and supply records and liaise with radiography staff re stocks and supplies. • Shred confidential documentation on a weekly basis or as required. • Contribute to the planning and development of the Radiography Service and participate in service improvements, in conjunction with the Radiographers. 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 Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications & Experience, etc. (a) Candidates must have at the closing date for receipt of applications: (i) The relevant health skills QQI (formerly FETAC) Level 5 qualification. OR (ii) An equivalent relevant health care qualification or a comparable healthcare qualification as outlined in the Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) NARIC Ireland framework. OR (iii) Be currently employed as a Health Care Assistant or a comparable role. AND (b) Candidates must have the personal competence and capacity to properly discharge the duties of the role.
