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Costa Coffee requires a Team Member for our store in Thurles Shopping Centre. At Costa Coffee we are as passionate about our people as we are our great coffee! Being a part of our team gives you the chance to learn new skills in coffee excellence whilst letting your personality shine through. As a Costa Barista you receive full training in delivering every customer with an unbeatable coffee experience, through great customer service and great coffee. Are you: -
Team Leader
Team Leader / Supervisor – Your journey starts here – and where it goes is up to you. The Role: This is a stepping-stone, not a stopgap. As Team Leader, you’ll build essential leadership skills, gain valuable hands-on experience, and be supported every step of the way. Whether you see yourself running your own store or stepping into a regional role, we’ll help you get there. Why Join Us? Make it Yours: This role is based in Costa Coffee Leopardstown – just 2-minutes away from Luas stop. Apply now and take the next step in your hospitality journey!
Uhwnu Clinical Nurse Specialist
**********PLEASE COMPLETE THE APPLICATION FORM FULLY, CV'S ARE NOT ACCEPTED******** Principal Duties and Responsibilities The post holder’s practice is based on the five core concepts of Clinical Nurse Specialist (Gastroenterology) role as defined by the NCNM 4th edition (2008) in order to fulfil the role. The concepts are: • Clinical Focus • Patient/Client Advocate • Education and Training • Audit and Research • Consultant Clinical Focus Clinical Nurse Specialist (Gastroenterology) will have a strong patient focus whereby the specialty defines itself as Nursing and subscribes to the overall purpose, functions and ethical standards of Nursing. The clinical practice role may be divided into direct and indirect care. Direct care comprises the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of care to the patient, family and/or carer. Indirect care relates to activities that influence and support the provision of direct care. Direct Care Clinical Nurse Specialist (Gastroenterology) will: • Provide a specialist Nursing service for patients with a diagnosis of a Gastroenterologycondition who require support and treatment through the continuum of care. • Undertake comprehensive patient assessment to include physical, psychological, social and spiritual elements of care using best evidence based practice in Gastroenterology care. • Use the outcomes of patient assessment to develop and implement plans of care/case management in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and the patient, family and/or carer as appropriate. • Monitor and evaluate the patient’s response to treatment and amend the plan of care accordingly in conjunction with the MDT and patient, family and/or carer as appropriate. • Make alterations in the management of patient’s condition in collaboration with the MDT and the patient in line with agreed pathways and policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines (PPPG’s). • Accept appropriate referrals from MDT colleagues. • Co-ordinate investigations, treatment therapies and patient follow-up. • Communicate with patients, family and /or carer as appropriate, to assess patient’s needs and provide relevant support, information, education, advice and counselling as required. • Where appropriate work collaboratively with MDT colleagues across Primary and Secondary Care to provide a seamless service delivery to the patient, family and/or carer as appropriate. • Participate in medication reconciliation taking cognisance of poly-pharmacy and support medical and pharmacy staff with medication reviews and medication management. • Identify and promote specific symptom management strategies as well as the identification of triggers which may cause exacerbation of symptoms. Provide patients with appropriate self-management strategies and escalation pathways. • Manage nurse led Inflammatory Bowel Disease/Gastroenterology clinics with MDT input. • Identify health promotion priorities for the patient, family and/or carer and support patient self-care in line with best evidence. This will include the provision of educational and health promotion material which is comprehensive, easy to understand and meets patient’s needs. Indirect Care Clinical Nurse Specialist Inflammatory Bowel Disease) will: • Identify and agree appropriate referral pathways for patients with Gastroenterology conditions . • Participate in case review with MDT colleagues. • Use a case management approach to patients with complex needs in collaboration with MDT in both Primary and Secondary Care as appropriate. • Take a proactive role in the formulation and provision of evidence based PPPGs relating to Gastroenterology care. • Take a lead role in ensuring the service for patients with a Gastroenterology condition is in line with best practice guidelines and the Safer Better Healthcare Standards (HIQA, 2012). Patient/Client Advocate Clinical Nurse Specialist (Inflammatory Bowel Disease) will: · Communicate, negotiate and represent patient’s family and/or carer values and decisions in relation to their condition in collaboration with MDT colleagues in both Primary and Secondary Care as appropriate. • Develop and support the concept of advocacy, particularly in relation to patient participation in decision making, thereby enabling informed choice of treatment options • Respect and maintain the privacy, dignity and confidentiality of the patient, family and/or carer. • Establish, maintain and improve procedures for collaboration and cooperation between Acute Services, Primary Care and Voluntary Organisations as appropriate. • Proactively challenge any interaction which fails to deliver a quality service to patients. Education & Training : Clinical Nurse Specialist (Inflammatory Bowel Disease) will: • Maintain clinical competence in patient management within Gastroenterology Nursing, keeping up-to-date with relevant research to ensure the implementation of evidence based practice. • Provide the patient, family and/or carer with appropriate information and other supportive interventions to increase their knowledge, skill and confidence in managing their Gastroenterology condition. • Contribute to the design, development and implementation of education programmes and resources for the patient, family and/or carer in relation to Gastroenterology thus empowering them to self- manage their condition. • Provide mentorship and preceptorship for Nursing colleagues as appropriate. • Participate in training programmes for Nursing, MDT colleagues and key stakeholders as appropriate. • Create exchange of learning opportunities within the MDT in relation to evidence based Gastroenterology care delivery through journal clubs, conferences, etc. • Develop and maintain links with Regional Centres for Nursing & Midwifery Education (RCNMEs), the Nursing and Midwifery Planning and Development Units (NMPDUs) and relevant third level Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) in the design, development and delivery of educational programmes in Gastroenterology care. • Be responsible for addressing own continuing professional development needs. Audit & Research: Clinical Nurse Specialist (Inflammatory Bowel Disease) will: • Establish and maintain a register of patients with Gastroenterology conditions within Clinical Nurse Specialist Caseload. • Maintain a record of clinically relevant data aligned to National Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) as directed and advised by the DoM. • Identify, initiate and conduct Nursing and MDT audit and research projects relevant to the area of practice. • Identify, critically analyse, disseminate and integrate best evidence relating to Gastroenterology care. • Contribute to nursing research on all aspects of Gastroenterology care. • Use the outcomes of audit to improve service provision. • Contribute to service planning and budgetary processes through use of audit data and specialist knowledge. • Monitor, access, utilise and disseminate current relevant research to advise and ensure the provision of informed evidence based practice. Audit expected outcomes including: • Collate data in agreement with the DoN/ADoN which will provide evidence of the effectiveness of Clinical Nurse Specialist (Gastroenterology) interventions undertaken 3 or 4 - Refer to the National Council for the Professional Development of Nursing and Nursing final report - Evaluation of Clinical Nurse and Midwife Specialist and Advanced Nurse and Midwife Practitioner roles in Ireland (SCAPE Report, 2010) and refer to the National KPIs associated with the speciality. They should have a clinical Nursing focus as well as a breakdown of activity - patients seen and treated. • Evaluate audit results and research findings to identify areas for quality improvement in collaboration with nursing management and MDT colleagues (Primary and Secondary Care). Consultant: Clinical Nurse Specialist (Inflammatory Bowel Disease) will: • Provide leadership in clinical practice and act as a resource and role model for Gastroenterology practice. • Generate and contribute to the development of clinical standards and guidelines and support implementation. • Use specialist knowledge to support and enhance generalist nursing practice. • Develop collaborative working relationships with local Gastroenterology Clinical Nurse Specialist (/Registered Advanced Nurse Practitioner/MDT colleagues as appropriate, developing person centred care pathways to promote the integrated model of care delivery. • With the support of the Director of Nursing, attend integrated care planning meetings as required. • Where appropriate develop and maintain relationships with specialist services in voluntary organisations which support patients in the community. • Liaise with other health service providers in the development and on-going delivery of the National Clinical Programme model of care. • Network with other Clinical Nurse Specialist’s in Gastroenterology and in related professional associations. Health & Safety: These duties must be performed in accordance with local organisational and the HSE health and safety polices. In carrying out these duties the employee must ensure that effective safety procedures are in place to comply with the Health, Safety and Welfare at Work Act (2005). Staff must carry out their duties in a safe and responsible manner in line with the local policy documents and as set out in the local safety statement, which must be read and understood. Quality, Risk and Safety Responsibilities It is the responsibility of all staff to: · Participate and cooperate with legislative and regulatory requirements with regard to quality, risk and safety. · Participate and cooperate with local quality, risk and safety initiatives as required. · Participate and cooperate with internal and external evaluations of the organisation’s structures, services and processes as required, including but not limited to, The National Hygiene Audit, National Decontamination Audit, Health and Safety Audits and other audits specified by the HSE or other regulatory authorities. · Initiate, support and implement quality improvement initiatives in their area which are in keeping with local organisational quality, risk and safety requirements. · Contribute to the development of PPPGs and safe professional practice and adhere to relevant legislation, regulations and standards. · Comply with Health Service Executive (HSE) Complaints Policy. · Ensure completion of incident/near miss forms and clinical risk reporting. · Adhere to department policies in relation to the care and safety of any equipment supplied and used to carry out the responsibilities of the role of Clinical Nurse Specialist in Gastroenterology care. · Specific Responsibility for Best Practice in Hygiene Hygiene is defined as: “The practice that serves to keep people and environments clean and prevent infection. It involves the study of preserving one’s health, preventing the spread of disease, and recognising, evaluating and controlling health hazards. In the healthcare setting it incorporates the following key areas: environment and facilities, hand hygiene, catering, management of laundry, waste and sharps, and equipment” (HIQA, 2008; P2). It is the responsibility of all staff to ensure compliance with local organisational hygiene standards, guidelines and practices. Management/Administration: Clinical Nurse Specialist (Inflammatory Bowel Disease) will: Provide an efficient, effective and high quality service, respecting the needs of each patient, family and/or carer. • Effectively manage time and caseload in order to meet changing and developing service needs. • Continually monitor the service to ensure it reflects current needs. • Implement and manage identified changes. • Ensure that confidentiality in relation to patient records is maintained. • Represent the specialist service at local, national and international fora as required. • Maintain accurate and contemporaneous records and data on all matters pertaining to the planning, management, delivery and evaluation of care and ensure that this service is in line with HSE requirements. • Contribute to the service planning process as appropriate and as directed by the DoN. • 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 etcand comply with associated HSE protocols for implementing and maintaining these standards as appropriate to the role. • To support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient 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 him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office.
Clinical Nurse Manager, Dunmanway Day Unit, University Hospital
Purpose of the Post To be responsible for the management, care, and treatment of service users, to ensure that the optimum standard of care is provided within the designated area(s) of responsibility. The primary role of the Clinical Nurse Manager 1 (CNM 1) will be one of clinical and professional leadership and development in the nursing team, including the development of nursing staff by means of in-service training, orientation of new staff and arranging for clinical experience and supervision of student nurses where this is appropriate. Dunmanway Day Unit CUH is one of nine designated cancer centres of the HSE National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP). We provide cancer services predominantly to people who live in the counties of Cork, Kerry, South Tipperary, West Waterford and South East Limerick. Our cancer services include Rapid Access Clinics for Breast, Lung, Prostate and Colorectal services, surgical cancer treatments, Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology and Haematology Oncology consultation, chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatments, palliative care and psycho-oncology services. As one of the regional cancer centres, Dunmanway Day Unit co-ordinates care of oncology/haematology patients receiving systemic anti-cancer treatment including combined modality regimes, immunotherapy , pre and post-transplant, oncology/haematology/radiotherapy trials. Informal Enquiries We welcome enquiries about the role. Contact Ms Jane Shanahan– Assistant Director of Nursing, Jane.shanahan@hse.ie 087 3841436 - for further information about the role Contact Eimear O’Sullivan- Recruitment Function, Eimear.osullivan6@hse.ie – for enquiries relating to the recruitment process
Clinical Nurse Manager, Transplant Coordinator, University Hospital
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 and mentorship. Designated Cancer Care Centre CUH is one of the nine designated cancer centres of the HSE National Cancer Care Programme (NCCP) and one of two centres in the southern region. We provide cancer services predominantly to people who live in the counties of Cork, Kerry, South Tipperary, West Waterford and South East Limerick. Our cancer services include tests to diagnose cancer, surgical cancer treatments, haematology oncology services, medical oncology consultation, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy treatments. The Haematology service provides both an in-patient and out-patient service along with a Day Unit Service for malignant and non-malignant Haematology. As well as providing a large general clinical haematology service, the department is a tertiary referral centre for acute leukaemia, and other complex acute adult haematology. There are over 500 inpatient admissions under the Haematology Service annually. More than 90% of these patients have a malignant diagnosis including acute leukaemia, high grade lymphoma and autologous stem cell transplantation. Transplant Coordinator The hospital has a very busy Haematology/Oncology stem cell transplant service. Currently patients are referred to St James’s Hospital and University Hospital Galway for their transplant. The Clinical Nurse Manager 2 (CNM2) - Haematology Oncology Transplant plays a pivotal role in the preparation and follow-up of patients pre and post Stem Cell Transplant. The CNM2 Haematology Oncology Transplant provides a vital link for the patients and the many services which they will need to access during the course of their treatment. The hospital is currently involved in developing plans to allow us to deliver autologous stem cell transplants onsite. Future strategic planning includes the development of a dedicated lab for harvesting. Informal Enquiries We welcome enquiries about the role. Contact Jane Shanahan – Assistant Director of Nursing, Jane.Shanahan@hse.ie 087 3841436 - for further information about the role Contact Eimear O’Sullivan- People Resourcing, Eimear.OSullivan6@hse.ie – for enquiries relating to the recruitment process
Laboratory Technician Opportunities
Location: Craigavon Hours: 37.5 Hours Salary: Competitive Business Unit : Pharma Services Open To : Internal & External Applicants The Role We are currently recruiting Laboratory Technicians and Stability Technicians for positions within our Analytical Operations Department. As part of the team, you will be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the laboratory to a high standard, supporting the department, and ensuring all tasks are completed on time and in accordance with Good Laboratory Practice. The Laboratory Technician role includes sampling and testing packaging materials, sampling raw materials and products, and completing the necessary documentation according to specified pharmaceutical standards. The Stability Technician role involves supporting the management and execution of stability studies by performing sample storage and removal tasks in accordance with local procedures and Good Manufacturing Practice. For a full list of job-specific responsibilities, please see the attached Job Description. Essential Criteria Apply Now Apply online and tailor your CV to outline how you meet the role criteria. Please upload your CV in PDF format where possible. Closing Date We will no longer be accepting applications after 4pm on Friday 25th April 2025 RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE NOTE: Almac will only accept applications from agencies/business partners that have been invited to work on this role by our Talent Acquisition team. Speculative candidate CV’s received or submitted directly to Hiring Managers will be considered unsolicited and no fee will be payable. Thank you for your cooperation.
Senior Medical Officer
Senior Medical Officer · 1.0WTE · Indefinite duration contract · H.S.E. funded · Based in Harold’s Cross The post holder will provide a high-quality medical service to the Older Persons Service in OLH&CS including the Extended Care Unit (ECU), Community Rehabilitation Unit (CRU). The post holder will also provide clinical cover for onsite Integrated Care Programme for Older People (ICPOP) service as and when required. ECU is a HIQA registered nursing home facility providing speciality care for older adults aged over 65 years with complex care needs including dementia, frailty and complex multimorbidity Residents are either Nursing Home Support Scheme (Fair Deal) or supportive care patients who have complex care needs approaching end of life. CRU is an 18-bed specialist rehabilitation unit catering for older community dwellers who are admitted for specialist multidisciplinary rehabilitation programme. Essential Requirements Qualifications: · Full registration in the General registrar of Medical Practitioners maintained by the Irish Medical Council. Experience: · Have a minimum of 5 years’ satisfactory post-qualification experience in the medical profession. Clinical experience in Medicine for Older Person or Palliative Care Desirable Requirements Qualifications: · Possession of one of the following - Diploma in Medicine for Older Person or MICGP/MRCGP/MRCPI Informal enquiries for this recruitment panel advertisement are most welcome. Please contact Dr Avril Beirne | Consultant Geriatrician | +353 (0)1 406 8700 | abeirne@olh.ie A detailed Job Description & Person Specification can be downloaded below or by contacting the HR Department | hr@olh.ie | (01) 491 2594. Latest date for receipt of applications is 12 PM on Friday 25thof April 2025. Our Lady’s Hospice & Care Services is an equal opportunities employer and supports a smoke free environment.
Clinical Specialist Speech & Language Therapist, Critical Care
The Clinical Specialist Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) will possess and develop highly specialist knowledge in the area of Speech and Language Therapy specific to Critical Care. The SLT will have responsibility for the provision of a high quality, efficient and evidence based SLT service to adult inpatients referred from Critical Care areas with communication and swallowing disorders including patients with tracheostomies and/or ventilator dependency. He/she will oversee the development of the Critical Care SLT service. The Clinical Specialist SLT will work closely with the Critical Care MDT to develop and deliver the Critical Care service at MMUH. Within the role, he/she will: Informal enquiries can be made to: Ciara Murphy, Speech & Language Therapist Manager in Charge III, cmurphy@mater.ie
Surgical Ophthalmology, Senior House Officer
Contract info: Commencing 14th July 2025. 6 month contract. Post will include Ophthalmology on call commitments. Applications: Please ensure that the CV you upload to this advert includes names and contact details of at least 2 referees.
Clerical Officer
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Qualifications, Experience & Person Specification Each candidate must: · Be educated to Leaving Certificate standard or equivalent. · Have experience of Outpatients or Medical Records in a hospital environment. · Medical terminology experience essential. · Have excellent computer and keyboard skills. · Understand the total healthcare delivery system and the importance of confidentiality in all matters relating to patients. · Have excellent interpersonal skills and proven written and verbal communication abilities. · Have proven organisational and administrative skills. · Have the ability to work on own initiative, prioritise and manage a number of issues simultaneously and demonstrate attention to detail. · Be able to identify potential difficulties and formulate solutions. · Be free from any defect or disease which would render him/her unsuitable to hold office and be in a state of health as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. · Be of good character. 2. Accountability The position reports to and is accountable to the OPD Supervisor in all matters relating to the job and in their absence to the Administration Lead / Manager of Medical Records/ OPD. 3. Outline of Duties and Responsibilities All administration positions in Cappagh National Orthopaedic Hospital are patient and team focused. The primary responsibility of this position is to facilitate patient care by providing an efficient and effective OPD administration service with a strong focus on patient and customer service as a member of the team. The person appointed will be mainly assigned to the Outpatients Department, and will also provide holiday leave cover for the Medical Records Department and, from time to time, provide relief for the OPD Float position. The role of the Grade III Clerical Officer (OPD) includes, but is not limited to: · This role will rotate within the OPD department to ensure that the person is proficient in all areas of the Department. –The roles of responsibility are as follows: o Opening, sorting, date stamping all post. o Dictation of typing as specified by Supervisor and in accordance with Hospital policy. o Appropriate filing in accordance with Hospital policy. o Welcome patients to the Department and register them ensuring correct patient details are obtained as per hospital policy. o Dealing with telephone and post enquiries where possible and taking clear and concise messages for the clinical staff. Arranging patient appointments to include future dated appointments and amendments to appointments whether the change is requested by the patient or if a date of a clinic is changed. o Triage update reports, Patient Treatment List, MSK, Health Link referrals, discharge records, reschedule clinics if needed, prepare rheumatology clinics, and provide support with special emphasis on ensuring: Ø that arrangements and charts are in place (including Referrals) for clinics Ø rearranging appointments for cancelled clinics as directed by supervisor Ø confirming patient attendance in advance of clinics Ø validating patient information on CAPAS at all opportunities Ø daily filing in charts to include correspondence, labs report and test results Ø checking the reconciliation sheet following clinics and following completion of dictation – arranging other appointments as required Ø accurate dictation of all clinics in a timely manner · To support colleague members and to work closely with a multi-disciplinary group of consultants, consultant secretaries, NCHD’s, Nurses, Physiotherapists, and all other hospital staff, to achieve and maintain objectives of Outpatient Department. · To maintain confidentiality when dealing with patients, their medical charts and information. · Dealing appropriately and sensitively with the daily post and telephone enquiries relating to patient information, documenting all updates on CAPAS as per Hospital procedure. · Take part in the twice-yearly Validation exercise of the OPD waiting list, as directed by supervisor · Make recommendations for improving the standard and efficiency of the services. · To cover for other staff within the department and carry out their duties as required. · Carry out such duties appropriate to the office as may be assigned or delegated by the Supervisor or Hospital Management. · Ensuring that all relevant policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines identified by the hospital as being related to the position have been read, acknowledged, implemented and adhered to. · Reporting concerns for the safety and welfare of patients. · Maintaining throughout the Hospital an awareness of the primacy of the patient in relation to all hospital activities and maintain a clear understanding of the important of providing a quality and safe service to all patients. · Participate in mandatory in-service education as directed by the Hospital Management – take personal responsibility for keeping up to date with Health & Safety requirements, Fire regulations and Radiation Safety and Protection ensuring that such lectures are attended and that you are familiar with the policies on Moving and Handling, Infection Prevention and Control, Waste Disposal, Risk Management etc. The post holder may be moved to any other position within clerical / administration throughout the hospital at any time during their employment on a temporary or permanent basis. The successful candidate will be required to update their knowledge and skills to fit the changing requirements of this post. Therefore, this Job Description is an outline of the current broad areas of responsibility and accountability and should not be regarded as a comprehensive listing. It will be reviewed and updated in line with future needs. 4. Particulars of OfficeDurationThe appointment is whole time, permanent and pensionable. Duties The Grade III Clerical Officer (Outpatients Department) will perform the duties of the post as outlined in Part 3 of this Job Description. The person appointed will be required to be flexible in this position and must be prepared to undertake such other duties as assigned from time to time by the Medical Records Officer or Hospital Management or other authorised officer. Such duties can be outside the normal area of work. Patient Care Patient satisfaction must be to the forefront of the post holder’s concern. Every patient is to be treated as an individual and provided with a high-quality service in terms of courtesy, kindness, interest and efficiency. Hours of Work The person appointed will work a five day, 35 hour week but the appointee will attend at such other times as are required for the proper discharge of the duties of the office. The appointee will be required to record their attendance electronically as instructed. In order to comply with Section 33, of the Organisation of Working Time Act 1997 which limits the maximum number of hours an employee is permitted to work in each period, all employees are obliged to notify the Hospital if they engage in any employment in addition to their post with Cappagh National Orthopaedic Hospital. Remuneration Remuneration is in accordance with the salary scale approved by the Department of Health and Children. Current Salary Scale for Clerical Grade III is €29,810 - €46,948 per annum (15 points on scale). Salary is paid by Credit Transfer on the 28th of the month. Periodical increases in salary shall not take effect until the Director of HR/Operations or designated officer certifies that the service of the person concerned has been satisfactory during the year immediately preceding the date of such increments. Probation The successful candidate will be required to serve a probation period of 6 months from the date of taking up employment before being confirmed in the permanent position. During this period, the candidate’s progress will be monitored and Cappagh National Orthopaedic Hospital, may at its discretion, extend the probationary period, in which case the reason for the extension will be made known to the candidate. During the probationary period progress or otherwise will be monitored and at the end of the probationary period the service will (a) be certified as satisfactory and confirmed in writing or (b) if not satisfactory, the probationary period may be extended or certified, with stated reasons, that the service has not been satisfactory in which case the post holder will cease to hold the post. If Cappagh National Orthopaedic Hospital should fail to certify in accordance with (a) or (b) above, the appointment shall be deemed to take effect. In the event of it being determined at any stage during the candidate’s probationary period that his/her employment is unsatisfactory, then his/her employment may be terminated before without recourse to a formal disciplinary process before the probation period expires. Medical Examination The appointment is subject to a successful medical examination and this will be arranged by the hospital. There may be a fee charged for the examination. Superannuation The terms of the Voluntary Hospitals Superannuation Scheme or Single Public Service Pension Scheme will apply to this position (dependent on public sector entrance date). Annual Leave The annual leave entitlement is in accordance with HSE circulars. Sick Leave Granting of payment of salary during illness is discretionary and conditional on the employee complying with the conditions laid down in the sick leave policy and will be in accordance with Department of Health and Children regulations. Termination of Office The employment may be terminated at any time by one months’ notice on either side except where circumstances are dictated by the Minimum Notice and Terms of Employment Act 1973/77. The Hospital Management hopes it will not be necessary to exercise their right under this paragraph. However, in circumstances where Management conclude that the post holder has failed to perform their duties to a standard consistent with their responsibilities, or where their conduct in relation to the post or otherwise would render them unfit to hold the post, the Management right will be exercised. Confidentiality In the course of employment, the successful candidate may have access to, or hear information concerning the medical or personal affairs of patients and/or staff, or other health services business. Such records and information are strictly confidential and, unless acting on the instruction of an authorised officer, on no account must information concerning staff, patients or other health service business be divulged or discussed except in the performance of normal duty. In addition, records, must never be left in such a manner that unauthorised persons can obtain access to them and must be kept in safe custody when no longer required. Data protection Computer data should only be accessed if this has been authorised and is necessary as part of work. Unauthorised access, to computers or helping others to access such data will result in disciplinary action being taken. Working Together In working together employees are expected to display a positive, helpful and caring attitude in the way they conduct themselves encouraging the confidence of patients, colleagues and others. Quality Ensure compliance with National and International Standards and Codes of Practice relevant to your position and Cappagh National Orthopaedic Hospital. General The Hospital will not be responsible for the loss or theft of personal belongings. Fire orders must be observed and staff must attend fire lectures periodically. All accidents within any Department must be reported immediately. In accordance with the Safety, Health and Welfare Act 2005 all staff must comply with all safety regulations. 5. General Information Cappagh National Orthopaedic Hospital will not be liable for travelling or other expenses incurred by candidates who may be required to attend for interview. Interview Panel Interview Date Interview Venue Boardroom, Cappagh National Orthopaedic Hospital Four copies of your Application including Curriculum Vitae together with the names and address of three referees should be submitted in writing to: Director of HR/Operations Cappagh National Orthopaedic Hospital Finglas Dublin 11 Applicants must include their present employer or past employer (if not currently employed) as one of their referees. The Hospital will assume permission to contact referees at any time and without further notification unless the Applicant has clearly stated otherwise. Applications must be received by 5.00 p.m. on Candidates should note that, to maintain a timely process, the closing date and time for receipt of applications will be strictly adhered to. Short Listing will take place.
