Improve and maximise the income of the Hospital and minimising rejected insurance claims.     To provide leadership on all aspects of private income, working closely with the Finance Department to achieve KPI’s.   To embed the collection of private income processes for both scheduled and unscheduled care pathways.   Generate reports and data sets as per the Executive Management team request.   To provide business planning support in the operational and strategic development of private income at Connolly Hospital.   To provide operational management of clinical administration staff and relevant areas as designated.    Reporting To: The Private Insurance Officer has a reporting relationship to the Assistant Business Managers and a working relationship with the Finance Department.

The Grade V Manpower Department is a key position in the management the Medical Manpower Department. The purpose of the role is to assist in the management and day to day operations of the human resource functions and duties. The Staff Officer will be required to carry out responsibilities in some or all of the functional areas: departmental development, personnel administration, systems maintenance, information management, recruitment, employee relations, and operational project work and staff supervision.   The current vacancy is permanent, whole-time & pensionable. A panel may be created from which permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part time duration may be filled.    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.

The Radiography Tutor will assist with the delivery of a high quality, patient focused radiographic service in a caring manner. S/he will lead in the planning, coordination and implementation of undergraduate radiography clinical education in the Radiology Department.  The Radiology Tutor will co-ordinate CPD activity for Radiographers including and participate in performance management implementation and ongoing management.   There is currently 1 permanent whole-time vacancy available in Cavan Monaghan Hospitals.  A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Senior Radiography Practice Tutor from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled.   Informal enquiries to Dominic Gormley,  Radiography Services Manager II, Tel: 049 4376486, Email: dominic.gormley@hse.ie

The Radiography Service Manager (RSM) II will be responsible for: - The overall delivery of a professional and comprehensive Radiography service in a fast-changing work environment - Clinical Governance, embracing continuous quality improvement and the management of changes necessary to achieve organisational objectives - Ensuring a strategic approach to the development of radiography services and structures - Link and liaise with the HSCP Services manager This post requires a high level of communication with staff of various levels of seniority and from many disciplines both within the Radiology Department and throughout the wider hospital.   There is currently .5 specified purpose vacancy available in Cavan Monaghan Hospital.  A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Radiography Service Manager II from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled.

PhysicianAssociates(PA) (Orthopaedics) are trained and educated similarly to doctors, and therefore share similar diagnostic and therapeutic reasoning. By design, doctors and PAs work together as a team, and all PAs practice medicine with doctor supervision. Supervision does not mean that a supervising doctor must always be present with the PA or direct every aspect of PA-provided care; rather the PA practice can be described as delegated autonomy. The Lead Consultant (who may be a Consultant Physician or a Consultant Surgeon) delegates duties to the PA, and within those range of duties, the PA uses autonomous decision-making for patient care. The team model is the key-stone to maintaining a high-quality, efficient healthcare service. The Physician Associate’s responsibilities are determined by the scope of practice of the supervising consultant. Supervising consultants are responsible for all medical services provided by a PA under their supervision. Specifically:   - The Lead (physician or surgeon) will be available in person or by electronic communication at all times when the PA is caring for outpatients. - Protocols and clinical practice guidelines developed by the hospital, the supervising consultant and the multidisciplinary team will be included as part of the role and responsibility of the PA. - The PA may perform approved procedures as delegated, after demonstration of competence to the supervising physician. - Patient management issues not covered by protocols will be discussed with the Lead (physician or surgeon) on a patient-specific basis. - In the case of emergency, the supervising physician/surgeon and the NCHDs should be contacted immediately

Responsibility for operational matters relating to scheduled and unscheduled care patient pathways.  Ensuring the effective and efficient functioning of the Hospital, through service planning, business and performance management and the improvement of general patient services.   Working with the Hospital Executive team in pursuing the Hospitals objectives and report directly to the General Manager, acting within policy, financial and other frameworks set by the HSE/Hospital Group

During the appointment the successful candidate will, under the supervision of the Consultant / Clinical Director / Employer, participate in and deliver a quality health care service. Appointees will be required to actively engage in continuing professional education and development in accordance with organisational / professional requirements.

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   The post holder will work within a  clinical and management structure providing  excellent care, education and encouragement to maximise staff potential ,development and success.

*This campaign is confined to internal Connolly staff and existing agency staff within Connolly Hospital only*   To provide administration support in Connolly Hospital and the supervision of staff as required.

The CNM 3 is a leadership role that is vital in supporting the management of the Our lady of Lourdes Hospital site. This post involves internal rotation from days to nights inclusive of weekends, predominantly night duty shifts. The new CNM3 team will support the Assistant Director of Nursing out of hours. The post holder will enable enhanced expert clinical leadership and support to our team in the general hospital to ensure a safe and quality service i.e. right person, right place, right time.   The CNM 3 post has a pivotal role in service planning and development, co-ordinating and managing activity and resources within the clinical area.   The CNM 3’s responsibilities include: - Overseeing the quality of nursing care, - Ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and adherence to legislative requirements, - The development and implementation of policy and procedures, - The monitoring of patient and service activity and the delivery of agreed levels of service in line with the local hospitals service plan, RCSI Hospital Group and HSE.   The CNM3 plays a key role in providing clinical and professional leadership and supporting and promoting Nursing values. The CNM3 will support our team to ensure the achievement and operationalisation of service initiatives and the strategic goals of nursing and the organisation.

To enhance procure-to-pay compliance capacity within RCSI Hospitals, including specifically with respect to making improvements in advance of, and during preparation for, the deployment of the Integrated Financial Management System (IFMS).   The IFMS Project is a project within the HSE’s Finance Reform Programme. It is intended to introduce a modern finance and procurement system for the health sector. The project will equip the HSE with modern technology, standard finance and procurement processes, and a new operating model based on shared services. The successful candidate will support RCSI Hospitals in preparing for the deployment of IFMS.   The successful candidate will report to the Finance Function of RCSI Hospitals. Additionally, the successful candidate will be required to liaise closely with Beaumont Hospital’s Grade VII Senior Procurement Officer in order to identify opportunities for improved compliance across the constituent Hospitals of the RCSI Hospitals Group.

Purpose of the post: To work within a multidisciplinary team in providing a safe, effective, high quality midwifery service to women, babies and their families.   Details of Service:  Cavan General Hospital is an acute general hospital incorporating an Obstetric Consultant Led Unit and a Midwifery Led Unit.  The hospital provides maternity and gynaecological services primarily to the catchment areas of counties Cavan, Monaghan, Leitrim, Longford and North Meath.   The Obstetric department  provides: - Antenatal bookings and return antenatal clinics. - Outreach bookings and return antenatal clinics. - Maternity day ward facility. - Antenatal and Postnatal Parent craft Education. - Breastfeeding support and advice. - Antenatal in-patient care. - Low and High risk intra-partum care including 24 hour epidural service. - Postnatal care for mothers and babies. - Special care baby unit. - Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit and Gynaecological Services. - Obstetric ultrasound scanning.   The Midwifery Led Unit provides: Antenatal. Intrapartum and Postnatal care to low risk women. Care is delivered by a team of midwives whose practice is guided by regional evidence based guidelines. If there is any deviation from the normal at any stage of pregnancy, delivery, or post-natal period the mother or neonate is transferred to consultant led care. The facility has two birthing and overnight rooms set in a homely environment.   Special Care Baby Unit provides: Neonatal care to babies born electively after 30 weeks gestation and at earlier gestations as unplanned deliveries.  Neonates requiring intensive care are ventilated, stabilised and transferred to one of the Dublin Neonatal Units primarily Rotunda Hospital and return to Cavan for high dependency and special care until discharge.  The capacity of the unit is 5 cots and 1 isolation room with one overnight stay room for mothers.   Reporting to:  - Is professionally accountable to the Director of Midwifery or designated officer - Will report to the Clinical Midwife Manager 2 or designated officer Location of post: Cavan & Monaghan Hospital,  (RCSI) Hospital Group. There is multiple whole-time vacancy available. A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Cavan Monaghan Hospital from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled.

As a member of the front line nursing team within Cavan General & Monaghan Hospital’s, the staff nurse will deliver patient centred clinical care with respect and compassion. Provide clinical nursing leadership and ensure the provision of high quality care, consistent with the mission, vision, values and strategic plan of the hospital.   Displaying excellent clinical, interpersonal and communication skills, the staff nurse will have a progressive attitude to the continual improvement of patient care through research and evidence based practice.   Location of post: Cavan & Monaghan Hospital,  (RCSI) Hospital Group. There is multiple whole-time vacancy available. A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Cavan Monaghan Hospital from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled.

The ADON will be responsible for leadership and management of assigned wards, departments/units with the medical directorate.   The ADON Care of Older Persons is responsible for the standard of nursing care within the directorate and will lead the nursing team in the development and coordination of the service within the directorate’s defined priorities.   The ADON Care of Older Persons will translate the directorate priorities for all nursing and healthcare assistant (HCA) staff.  The aim is to achieve the best possible clinical outcomes and experience for patients.   The ADON Care of the Older Persons will maximise patient flow through the directorate by leading on the planning and facilitating of admissions from the main hospital.

The Director of Nursing contributes to the Senior Executive Team agenda of the hospital by providing strong strategic, professional and clinical leadership for all aspects of nursing and support staff within the group. The post holder will demonstrate care, compassion and respect for patients receiving care and for staff delivering care across the hospital group. The focus of the role is on improving the patient experience and quality of care and improving the patient experience times throughout the hospital while delivering agreed Key Performance Indicators and establishing a performance culture. The Director of Nursing is a member of the Executive Management team and will have a key role in creating an atmosphere and culture where excellence can flourish with strong interdisciplinary collaboration across the hospital and the wider hospital group.   - The post holder will have responsibility for the Nursing and Nursing Services for all hospital. - He/she will be accountable for the clinical and operational competence for all staff under his/her authority and will be answerable for quality and safety matters within the service area. - Quality and Safety will be to the forefront of the post and the post-holder will play a key role in the development and implementation of Risk Management initiatives for his/her areas of responsibility. - He/She will be an active member of the Hospital Executive Management team and will provide leadership to a range of clinical and support service departments and support to the Senior Management team members. - The post holder will be expected to do on-call as part of their role.

- The ADON is responsible for the standard of nursing care within the directorate and will lead the nursing team in the development and coordination of the service within the directorate’s defined priorities. - The ADON will translate the directorate priorities for all nursing and healthcare assistant (HCA) staff. The aim is to achieve the best possible clinical outcomes and experience for patients. - The ADON will demonstrate an understanding of scheduled and unscheduled care management relative to the role. - The ADON will have a working knowledge of accreditation processes. - The ADON will have a working knowledge of Endoscopy services and systems. - The ADON will have a working knowledge of Outpatient services and systems.

In January 2016 Ireland’s first National Maternity StrategyCreating a Better Future Together was published. The strategy is a road map for the improvement of services over the next ten years and identifies four priorities:   - Developing a bespoke Make Every Contact programme to support women accessing maternity services across the full range of health and well-being issues, including smoking cessation, alcohol and drug awareness, lifestyle, domestic abuse, and critically perinatal mental health. Also there is a big focus on supporting breastfeeding in both hospital and community settings. - Implementing a model of community midwifery in each maternity hospital/unit, to provide access for women to the supported care pathway. - Focusing attention on the most serious incidents in maternity services: maternal deaths; hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy; and intrapartum deaths. Developing a new process for reviewing and learning from these events. - Implementing a governance model with the establishment of maternity networks within each hospital group; and maternity leadership in general hospitals with maternity services. The focus of this post is to lead on the implementation of the maternity strategy through the on-going development of the specialised care pathway. The cAMP will support the normalisation of pregnancy and birth in the specialised care pathway.   The main purpose of the post is to develop the advanced practice midwifery (Specialised Care Pathway) service and supporting documentation under the direction of the Health Care Provider’s Advanced Practice Stakeholder Governance Group, to enable the individual midwife to meet the NMBI Criteria for Registration as an Advanced Midwife Practitioner as set out in Advanced Practice (Midwifery) Standards and Requirements (NMBI, 2018).   The individual will undertake the academic preparation and develop the clinical and leadership skills, competencies and knowledge required to meet the criteria to be registered as a RAMP with NMBI. The scope of the cAMP role must reflect the incremental development of expertise and as such, the cAMP cannot deliver care as an autonomous practitioner.   The value of the midwifery contribution as a distinct profession must be safeguarded and articulated in the development of new services led by RAMPs, complementing rather than replacing current services delivered by doctors (NMBI, 2018 pg. 7).   The overall purpose of the post is to provide safe, timely, evidenced based midwifery-led care to women and their babies at an advanced midwifery level.   This involves undertaking and documenting a complete episode of maternity care (assess, diagnose, plan, treat and discharge women and babies), according to collaboratively agreed protocols and scope of practice in the clinical setting; demonstrating advanced clinical and theoretical knowledge, critical thinking and decision making skills.   RAMP’s utilise advanced clinical midwifery knowledge and critical thinking skills to provide optimum care and improved clinical outcomes for women and their babies through higher levels of critical analysis, problem solving and senior clinical decision-making as a lead healthcare professional who is accountable and responsible for their own practice.   The role will provide the opportunity to focus on the health and wellbeing of women and their babies to assist them in making positive choices which can have a significant impact on giving each baby the best start in life.   To support a safe environment for women and babies by increasing the use of evidence based clinical guidelines, address women’s expectations and promote wellness and evaluate care given.   The role will provide professional and clinical leadership in order to develop midwifery practice and health policy at local, regional and national level.   The role will contribute to leading, conducting, disseminating and publishing midwifery research to shape and advance midwifery practice, education and health care policy at local, national and international levels.   This post is pensionable.  A panel may be created from which permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full time or part time duration may be filled. The tenure of this post will be indicated at "expression of interest" stage.

The Staff Nurse will assess, plan, implement and evaluate care to the highest professional and ethical standards within the model of nursing care practiced in the relevant care setting. The staff nurse will provide holistic, person centred care, promoting optimum independence and enhancing the quality of life for service users.   RCSI Hospitals Group covers a population of over 800,000 people.  Connolly Hospital’s Catchment Population of over 331,000 covers Dublin West, North Kildare and South Meath.   Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown is a major teaching hospital providing a range of acute medical and surgical services, day care, outpatient, diagnostic and support services.  Emergency services are provided on a 365-day, 24 hour basis.  Multi-disciplinary teams representative of medical, nursing, allied health professionals, management and general support staff play a pivotal role in the development, delivery, monitoring and evaluation of these services.  The hospital has a current bed complement of 391 beds.   The hospital is affiliated to the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) for medical education, to Dublin City University (DCU) for nursing education and to University College Dublin (UCD), Trinity College Dublin (TCD) and the Institute of Technology for allied health professional education.   Connolly Hospital can offer ambitious, motivated and compassionate qualified nurses opportunities for achieving their potential through training support, experienced practice development staff and opportunities for training and work rotations.   Situated 10 minutes from the airport and Dublin City Centre, Connolly Hospital is a preferred work location offering accessible road, sea and other links.   Connolly Hospital offers a variety of working options to help achieve a good work life balance i.e. parental leave, flexible working.   Connolly Hospital offers - Robust Orientation Programme - Funded Post Graduate Education opportunities - Culture of strong staff engagement - Free onsite parking