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An exciting opportunity has arisen for the position of Quality and Patient Safety Supervisor, reporting to Patient Safety Executive. This is a Permanent Full time Role – 37 hours per week. The Role: The Quality and Patient Safety Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and enhancing the hospital's quality/risk management and patient safety programs. This role ensures compliance with regulatory standards, accrediting bodies, and internal policies aimed at improving patient care quality and safety. The supervisor will lead initiatives and work collaboratively across departments to identify, mitigate, and prevent safety risks while driving continuous improvement in clinical processes. Key Responsibilities: CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Retail Customer Assistant
Job Description Being a Retail Sales Assistant will involve you interacting with customers on a day to day basis whilst providing excellent customer service. You will be handling incoming calls from existing customers and helping them with any questions/queries they have. You will be responsible for all invoicing and filing of the Branch. Key Tasks Required: CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Support Worker
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND - WEST REGION PROVIDING SERVICES TO PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES JOB DESCRIPTION: SUPPORT WORKERS ADULT WEST CAISLEAN SERVICES, GALWAY JOB REF: The Role: The role of support worker is to assist the people who use our service to meet their day to day needs, reach their full potential, promote independence and to be an active part of their the local community. We support them to further their education (both internal and external to the Service) and to build their independent living skills if this is their choice. A major focus of the Support Worker role is to assist and support people who use the Service with development of their own Individual Plan and supporting them to achieve their own Personal Outcome goals. The Support Worker is also responsible for all aspects of personal care which includes supporting individuals with their meals, personal hygiene and other related aspects of physical well-being as required by the individual. Reporting/Responsible To: Team Leader/Senior Staff/Team Manager/Service Coordinator/Area Manager Qualifications/Experience/Skills: • Candidates must have a good general education. A recognised qualification appropriate to the Field of intellectual disability is an advantage. QQI Level 5 or higher is desirable. • A minimum of one years’ experience of working with individuals with an Intellectual Disability is desirable, full training will be provided. • The candidate should have knowledge of person-centred planning. • A full clean manual Driving Licence, which qualifies you to drive manual transmission vehicles on Irish Roads and use of your own car is an essential requirement. It may be necessary for the appointee to obtain a Class D1 Driving Licence (if not already in possession of one). Assistance will be given towards this purpose of obtaining a class D1 licence, should it be required. • Fluency in verbal and written English is an essential requirement of this post. • To be able to demonstrate flexibility, communication and team working skills together with an enthusiasm for the post. Working Hours: Full-time hours are 78 hours a fortnight/part-time hours will vary. All posts are rostered over a 14 day/night duty roster. There may be a requirement for Support Workers to work days, working night duty, weekends, split duty hours, bank holidays, and sleepovers to meet service needs. Additionally, there are opportunities for day service positions operating Monday through Friday. The Brothers of Charity model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures requiring employees to be flexible in their working hours in order to ensure the provision of high quality services for each individual. Annual Leave: 22 days per annum. Remuneration: Department of Health Care Assistant (Intellectual Disability) salary scale (01/10/2024) - €32,699 x 13 increments - € 45,190 (Max) pro rata per annum. Long Service Increment (LSI) €45,984 pro rata per annum is payable after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. Additional payments will be made for weekends, public holidays and night duty when worked. Tenure: These posts are permanent/temporary and pensionable. Probation: A probationary period of nine months from the date of appointment applies to the post. Employment may be terminated at any time during the probationary period should the employer find that the appointee is unsuitable to continue employment. The probation period may be extended at the Employer’s discretion. INDW
Team Leader
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND – WEST REGION POST OF: PERMANENT FULL-TIME TEAM LEADER (CNM1) CHILDREN’S SERVICES GALWAY JOB REF: 77598 Location: Initial assignment to Crannog Respite Service, Co Galway. Crannog Respite provides a respite service to children and young people from 6 years of age to 18 with severe to profound intellectual disability, with a physical disability and complex medical needs. There may also be a requirement to cover hours in the other Children Services including Crannmor Respite, Rosedale School and the Child Development Centres located in Galway City. Candidates will be required to be completely flexible in this position and will be required to work a variety of hours including day and night duty hours and sleep ins as required. The Role: The successful candidate will have a pivotal role in supporting the coordination and management of children’s respite. The successful candidate will be the Person in Charge of the Designated Centre. The Team Leader has a pivotal role in managing the day to day delivery of services. The main responsibilities are to support resource-management and staffing - including rosters, staff development, facilitating communication and professional leadership in order to ensure a good quality of life for the Children in the services. Qualifications/Experience: Working Hours: 75 hours a fortnight. This is inclusive of supernumerary hours, which will be assigned to the successful candidate. The successful candidate will be rostered flexibly over a 7-day basis. The roster varies in order to meet the individuals, needs and accordingly, you will be expected to be flexible in regard to the hours of duty and any changes in rostering in the future. An On Call commitment is an essential requirement of this post. Flexibility around this will be expected in order to meet service needs. Annual Leave: 25 days per annum. Appropriate service related leave will be granted after 5 and 10 years’ service respectively. Annual leave must be planned in advance with your manager and in line to ensure appropriate/adequate cover is provided for the service. Remuneration: Department of Health Clinical Nurse Manager 1 salary scale (01/10/2024) - €54,981 x 7 increments - € 64,750 per annum. Tenure: This post is permanent, full-time and pensionable. Full Job Description attached Informal enquiries to Ciara Donoghue-Clarke, Children’s Service Co-ordinator 087 3999921. Closing date for receipt of completed application forms/CV on-line is: 12pm, Tuesday 1st April 2025. Interviews will be held on Tuesday, 8th April. The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an equal opportunities employer. INDW
Sales Assistant
What you will do: Customer Engagement – Provide exceptional customer service by offering knowledgeable guidance on products, fostering positive interactions to ensure customer satisfaction and loyalty while effectively promoting all Fressnapf|Maxi Zoo products. Brand Integrity - Achieve targets keeping the pets needs at the forefront of everything we do. Ensuring that the animals entrusted to us are well cared for at all times, and that the welfare of the animal comes first. Merchandise and Inventory - Curate an enticing shopping experience for all pet parents with impeccably stocked shelves withfull product availability on the shelves in order to minimise inventory discrepancies, maintain high inventory quality. Personal Development - Proactively engage in personal and professional development, in consultation with the store manager, while adhering to specified staff training timelines. What you will bring: Flexibility to work across the week and need to be available to work mornings, evenings, weekends and national public holidays Strong communication skills and open behaviour towards customers Friendly and personable demeanour Joy and fun in selling Passion for animals Previous experience in similar environment is desirable Why join us? Service pay - Higher rate of pay from when you reach 12 months service Certified with GREAT PLACE TO WORK Employee Discount - we offer employee discount of up to 40% in our stores and 20% in our Salon Paid leave - Sick leave, annual leave and bank holidays, maternity/paternity leave Refer a friend scheme Advancement Opportunities – At Maxi Zoo we believe in promoting from within as much as possible and developing our team to have a career path. Community -A chance to work in an environment where employees and customers share the same passion for animals Educational opportunities - Continuous learning through our induction plan, e-learning academy, classroom training environment and development plans. Opportunity to enrolled in our company provided advanced pet knowledge programme. We are closed Easter Sunday, St. Stephen’s day and Christmas Day Employee assistance programme Cycle to work Scheme Free Uniform CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Team Leader
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND – WEST REGION PERMANENT FULL-TIME TEAM LEADER WOODGROVE, JOHN PAUL ADULT SERVICES JOB REF: 77420 Location: John Paul Adult Services provides a combination of campus and community based services to adults with varying support needs, based on personal outcome measures. Our services are currently undergoing a transition from a campus based service to community living, where we aim to create opportunities for the people we support to be valued citizens in their communities and to have everyday life experiences. Our focus is to form a partnership with the people we support and their families to ensure each individual lives their best life. We wish to recruit innovative, creative, visionary people who will relish the opportunity to assist in achieving this vision. Candidates need to be flexible and adapt to the needs of particular individual’s they support on a daily basis. The Role: The CNM1 has a pivotal role in managing the day to day delivery of services. The successful candidate must provide leadership and vision in the development of the service in line with HIQA National Standards, New Directions, Personal Outcomes Measures and participate actively in any future service developments. Reporting/Responsible To: Service Coordinator / Area Manager Qualifications/Experience/Skills: Working Hours: 75 hours a fortnight based on a 5 day duty roster. A commitment to providing Senior Person cover within the centre is an essential requirement of this post. The Brothers of Charity model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures requiring employees to be flexible in their working hours to provide a quality service delivery for each individual. Annual Leave: 25 days per annum. Service Related Leave will be granted after 5 and 10 years nursing service. Remuneration: Department of Health CNM1 salary scale (01/10/2024) - €54,981 x 7 increments - €64,750 per annum. Probation: A probationary period of nine months from the date of appointment applies to the post. The employment may be terminated at any time during the probationary period should the employer find that the appointee is unsuitable to continue employment. The probation period may be extended at the Employer’s discretion. Tenure: This post is Permanent full-time and pensionable.
CHW Occupational Therapist, Senior
Occupational Therapist, Senior (Teiripeoir Gairme, Sinsearach) Older People’s Services Job Specification & Terms and Conditions Job Title and Grade Occupational Therapist, Senior Teiripeoir Gairme, Sinsearach (Grade Code: 3301) Remuneration The salary scale as at 01/03/2025: €63,279-€64,629-€66,021-€67,399-€68,779-€70,231-€71,760-€73,285-€74,509 Salary Scales are updated periodically and the most up to date versions can be found here: https://healthservice.hse.ie/staff/benefits-services/pay/pay-scales.html Campaign Reference CHW024-OTSOPS-2025 Closing Date Thursday 10th of April 2025 at 12 noon. Proposed Interview Date (s) As soon as possible after closing date. Candidates will normally be given two weeks' notice of interview. The timescale may be reduced in exceptional circumstances. Taking up Appointment A start date will be indicated at job offer stage. Location of Post There is currently one permanent whole-time vacancy available in: St Brendan’s Community Nursing Unit Loughrea Co Galway A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Occupational Therapist, Senior Older People’s Services within HSE West and North West Community Services (Galway, Mayo & Rocommon) from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. Informal Enquiries Esther Crowe Mullins, Occupational Therapy Manager, Galway Mental Health Service & Services for Older People Telephone : 090 9624238 / 086 8364492 Email: esther.crowemullins@hse.ie Details of Service The Community Nursing Units (CNUs) are under the Management of the General Manager of Older Peoples Service of the HSE West, IHA Area. There is a 100 bed unit in Loughrea CNU, 75 of the beds are allocated to the Long Stay Bed Residential Bed service and 25 are allocated to the Early Supported Discharge Service. There is a 50 Long Stay Bed Service CNU in Ballinasloe. There is a 25 Long Stay Bed Service CNU in Unit 5 in Merlin Park and 14 Early Supported Discharge Beds in Unit 5 in Merlin Park CNU. The CNUs are under the direction of the Directors of Nursing. · This is a fulltime Senior Occupational Therapist Post based in St Brendan’s Community Nursing Unit in Loughrea · This Older Peoples Service OT provides a Service to the Residents and Day attendees of St Brendan’s Community Nursing Units & Units 5 & 6 in Merlin Park and in the Community Nursing Unit in Ballinasloe. · The Senior Occupational Therapist will be covering duties in these CNUs and for supervising the Occupational Therapy Staff · They will be responsible for the Occupational Therapy Service Provision in this CNU and also for the OT Service provision in Unit 6 Merlin Park, Galway Community Nursing Unit Ward and in The Ballinasloe Community Nursing Unit. · There is a Staff Grade Occupational Therapist and a part Time Occupational Therapy Assistant also based in Loughrea · There is a Staff Grade Occupational Therapist Service in Ballinasloe Community Nursing Unit Reporting Relationship The Senior Occupational therapist will be supervised / Line Managed by the Occupational Therapy Manager responsible for Galway Older Peoples Service. The Senior Occupational Therapist will supervises the Staff Grade Occupational Therapists and OT Assistant staff The service is under the Galway Older Person’s Residential Centres Business Manager and the CHO West IHA General Manager Key Working Relationships The Senior Occupational Therapist will work under the direction of the Galway Older peoples Occupational Therapy Manager. As the CNUs are under the direction of the Directors of Nursing, the Senior Occupational Therapist will be working closely with the Directors of Nursing, Nurse Manager, Nursing & Care Staff in the CNU’s They will work closely with the other HSCP Services in the CNU’s in particular with Physiotherapy and GP services. The Senior Occupational Therapist will supervise the Occupational Therapy Staff. The Senior Occupational therapist will link with the Occupational Therapy School who seek to secure practice education placements in the OT Services in the CNU’s. Purpose of the Post The provision of a quality evidenced based Occupational Therapy service in line with standards of Occupational Therapy practice. To provide quality, client-centred assessment and treatment to identified client groups at designated centres as directed by the Occupational Therapy Manager. 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 The Occupational Therapist, Senior will: Professional / Clinical · 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 Therapy Manager · In conjunction with the Occupational Therapy Manager, the Senior Occupational Therapist will lead service planning by anticipating the changing needs of the service and service users. · Participate in multidisciplinary teams and foster and maintain professional working relationships with other team members. · Ensure the quality of documentation of all assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, reports and discharge summaries are in accordance with local service, professional and legislative 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 as designated by the Occupational Therapy Manager · Attend MDT review meetings, team meetings, case conferences etc. as designated by the Occupational Therapy Manager · Ensure that staff in the designated service area(s) arrange and carry out duties in a timely manner, within settings appropriate to service user needs, and in line with local policy/guidelines. · Be responsible for adhering to existing HSE, HIQA & DoH&C 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 / data protection, ethics and legislation. · Operate within the scope of Occupational Therapy practice as per CORU requirements and in accordance with local guidelines Education and Training · 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 Therapy Manager · Engage in professional clinical Occupational Therapist supervision with Occupational Therapy Manager. · Engage in peer support with Senior Occupational Therapist colleagues. · Engage in the HSE performance achievement process in conjunction with your Line Manager and staff as appropriate. · 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 and Safety · 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, adequately identify, assess, manage and monitor risks within their area of responsibility. · Document appropriately and report any adverse incidents, near misses, hazards and accidents in accordance with organisational guidelines. · Have a working knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply to the role for example, Standards for Healthcare, National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections, Hygiene Standards etc. and comply with associated HSE protocols for implementing and maintaining these standards as appropriate to the role. Administrative · 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, GDPR, 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 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 them from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. Eligibility Criteria Qualifications and/ or experience Candidates must have at the latest date of application: Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc (a) 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 A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. 4. Character Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character Post specific Requirements Demonstrate the depth and breadth of your Occupational Therapy experience in the area of Older People’s Services as relevant to the role. Other requirements specific to the post Access to appropriate transport to fulfil the requirements of the role Skills, competencies and/or knowledge The candidate must demonstrate Professional Knowledge and Experience · 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 for service users. · Demonstrate the knowledge, abilities and technical skills required to provide safe, efficient and effective service in the area of practice. · Demonstrate a willingness to engage and develop IT skills relevant to the role. Planning and Managing Resources · Demonstrates the ability to plan activities and co-ordinate resources to ensure value for money and maximum benefit for the organisation. · Demonstrates ability to prioritise the most important tasks on an ongoing basis. · Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in response to workforce demands. · Demonstrate ability to take initiative and to be appropriately self-directed. Managing and Developing (Self and Others) · Demonstrates ability to lead by example and adapts leadership style to suit the demands of the situation and the people involved. · Demonstrate an ability to manage and develop self and others in a busy working environment. · Demonstrate the ability to work independently as well as part of a team, collaborates well with others. · Demonstrates the ability to react constructively to setbacks and to both give direction / feedback, and take direction / feedback, from others. · Demonstrates a commitment to continuous professional development and knowledge sharing. Commitment to providing a Quality Service · Demonstrate a commitment to and the ability to lead on the delivery of a high quality, person centred service. · Demonstrates innovation in the provision of person-centred care and in overcoming resource limitations. · Ensures that all service users are treated with dignity and respect and ensures that the welfare of the service user is a key consideration at all times. · Works at an operational level to build alliances and learn how to best position service delivery to meet the needs of its service users. · Is open to change and supports the implementation of change. Evaluating Information and Judging Situations · Demonstrate the ability to evaluate information and make effective decisions in relation to service user care. · Explains the rationale behind decisions confidently when faced with opposing or competing demands. Is objective but also aware of sensitivities in their approach. · Regularly quantifies and evaluates activities against service plans and takes timely action to correct potential difficulties. Recognises how service constraints impact on service delivery. Communications and Interpersonal Skills · Displays effective communication skills (verbal and written). · Tailors the communication method and the message to match the needs of the audience; demonstrates active listening skills. · Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills including the ability to collaborate in partnership with others. · Demonstrates sensitivity, diplomacy and tact when dealing with others; is patient and tolerant when dealing with conflict situations. · Demonstrates strong negotiation skills; remains firm but flexible when putting forward a point of view. 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. Diversity, Equality and Inclusion The HSE is an equal opportunities employer. Employees of the HSE bring a range of skills, talents, diverse thinking and experience to the organisation. The HSE believes passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to its success – we aim to develop the workforce of the HSE so that it reflects the diversity of HSE service users and to strengthen it through accommodating and valuing different perspectives. Ultimately this will result in improved service user and employee experience. The HSE is committed to creating a positive working environment whereby all employees inclusive of age, civil status, disability, ethnicity and race, family status, gender, membership of the Traveller community, religion and sexual orientation are respected, valued and can reach their full potential. The HSE aims to achieve this through development of an organisational culture where injustice, bias and discrimination are not tolerated. The HSE welcomes people with diverse backgrounds and offers a range of supports and resources to staff, such as those who require a reasonable accommodation at work because of a disability or long term health condition. For further information on the HSE commitment to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion, please visit the Diversity, Equality and Inclusion web page at https://www.hse.ie/eng/staff/resources/diversity/ 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 CPSA is responsible for establishing the principles that should be followed when making an appointment. These are set out in the CPSA Code of Practice. The Code outlines the standards that should be adhered to at each stage of the selection process and sets out the review and appeal mechanisms open to candidates should they be unhappy with a selection process. The CPSA Code of Practice can be accessed via https://www.cpsa.ie/ . The reform programme outlined for the Health Services may impact on this role and as structures change the Job Specification may be reviewed. This Job Specification 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. Occupational Therapist, Senior Terms and Conditions of Employment Tenure The current vacancies available is permanent and whole time The post is 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 Appointments) Act 2004 and Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Amendment Act 2013. Remuneration The salary scale as at 01/03/2025: €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. Working Week The standard working week applying to the post is to be confirmed at Job Offer stage. 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 confirmed at contracting stage. 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 Age The Public Service Superannuation (Age of Retirement) Act, 2018* set 70 years as the compulsory retirement age for public servants. * Public Servants not affected by this legislation: Public servants joining the public service, or re-joining the public service with a 26 week break in service, between 1 April 2004 and 31 December 2012 (new entrants) have no compulsory retirement age. Public servants, joining the public service or re-joining the public service after a 26 week break, after 1 January 2013 are members of the Single Pension Scheme and have a compulsory retirement age of 70. 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 Children Guidance and Legislation The welfare and protection of children is the responsibility of all HSE staff. You must be aware of and understand your specific responsibilities under the Children First Act 2015, the Protections for Persons Reporting Child Abuse Act 1998 in accordance with Section 2, Children First National Guidance and other relevant child safeguarding legislation and policies. Some staff have additional responsibilities such as Line Managers, Designated Officers and Mandated Persons. You should check if you are a Designated Officer and / or a Mandated Person and be familiar with the related roles and legal responsibilities. For further information, guidance and resources please visit: HSE Children First webpage . 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. [1]A template SSSS and guidelines are available on the National Health and Safety Function, here: https://www.hse.ie/eng/staff/safetywellbeing/about%20us/ 2 See link on health and safety web-pages to latest Incident Management Policy
Snneonatal Staff Nurse Altra Foirne, Portiuncula University Hospital
Grade Code: 2135 2143 2136 County: Galway Hse Area: HSE West North West Region Staff Category: Nursing & Midwifery Contract Type: Permanent, Whole time/ part time Specified Purpose, Whole time/ part time Internal/External: External Proposed Interview Dates: Interviews will be held as soon as possible after closing date. Candidates will normally be given at least one weeks' notice of interview. The timescale may be reduced in exceptional circumstances Informal Enquiries: Anne Marie Culkin, Assistant Director of Midwifery, Portiuncula University Hospital, Ballinasloe, Co Galway. Email Annmarie.culkin@hse.ie Phone:0909625142 Closing Date: 10.00am on 7th April 2025 Location of Post Neonatal Department, Portiuncula University Hospital A panel may be created for Staff Nurse, Neonatal, PUH from which permanent and specified purpose contract vacancies of full or part time duration may be filled. Application Details CV must be submitted via Rezoomo only. CV’s received in any other way will not be accepted. There will be no exceptions made. Post Specific Related Information Please submit CV for this exciting role through the Rezoomo website (Using Google Chrome) For Eligibility Criteria and further information on this post, please view the attached job specification available below
