The Physiotherapy Department provides a comprehensive in-patient & outpatient service.  Specialties include Care of the Older Person, Stroke Service, ED, MSK, Acute Rehabilitation, Orthopaedics, Rheumatology, Respiratory (Medical & Surgical), Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehabilitation & Occupational Health.   There is also a COPD Outreach Service, Integrated Respiratory Care and a Frailty Intervention Team.  An out of hour’s emergency service and weekend service is provided.     The successful candidate will carry out clinical duties and educational duties as required, while developing the Physiotherapy service in line with National Clinical Care Programme.  He/She will work closely with colleagues across Phases 1, 2 & 3 of the Cardiac Rehabilitation service; delivering the cardiac rehabilitation service on site.  The successful candidate will develop and enhance links with cardiac rehabilitation colleagues across select chronic disease management hubs, collaborating to develop further pathways for phases 3 & 4 of the cardiac rehabilitation service.   The Cardiac Rehabilitation Physiotherapist will work closely with the wider Cardiac Rehabilitation/Cardiology MDT in co-ordinating and developing the service to meet the needs of the population it serves in line with the objectives of the organisation   The successful candidate will work with the Physiotherapy Manager/Cardiology Consultants in ensuring the co-ordination, development and delivery of a quality, client centred physiotherapy service across all relevant clinical spheres.   Professional reporting relationship for clinical governance and clinical supervision will be to the Head of Discipline through the professional line management structure.

Connolly Staff Only   The position of Patient Liaison officer Grade VII occupies a pivotal role within the structure of Connolly Hospital.  It encompasses both managerial and administrative responsibilities. The Patient Liaison Officer leads a team in providing a quality service to our patients and their families with emphasis on improving communications, obtaining patient feedback and implementing initiatives for improvement. In addition, the Patient Liaison Officer will ensure that the Hospital meets the legislative requirements of Section 9 of the Health Act in line with the Your Service Your Say Policy.   The salary scale for this post is: 2/02/22  53,411 54,715 56,240 57,770 59,305 60,675 62,072 63,430 64,779 67,102 69,431LSIs

The CNSp (Rheumatology) has a pivotal role in service-planning, co-ordinating care, managing activity and resources within CHB campus.   The main responsibilities for the CNSp (Rheumatology) are: caseload management, co-ordination of the patient’s rheumatology treatment, quality assurance, multidisciplinary team involvement, patient investigations & treatments within an agreed scope of practice, resource management, facilitating interdisciplinary communication and professional/ clinical leadership. The CNSp (Rheumatology) will also liaise with community and other external agencies in respect of rheumatology matters.

The purpose of this Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) (Dermatology)  post is to:   Deliver care in line with the five core concepts of the role set out in the Framework for the Establishment of Clinical Nurse Specialist Posts, 4th edition, National Council for the Professional Development of Nursing and Midwifery (NCNM) 2008   The CNS in Dermatology will contribute to the improvement of the health care experience and outcomes for patients and families attending dermatology services.

The Emergency Cardiology and Rapid Access Cardiology Clinic (RACC) is an ANP led service with a pivotal role in service-planning, co-ordinating care, managing activity and resources within the cardiology services in Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown (CHB) campus.   Purpose of Post: The main responsibilities for the Emergency Cardiology and RACC CNS/CNM2 is as a clinical leader in cardiology. Incorporated within this role, the CNS will act as a role model, patient advocate, change agent, leader and cost effective practitioner. The skills required for this post include clinical expertise, evidence based practice, collaboration, education, mentoring and leadership to function as a changes agent. These skills and knowledge are used within three major areas of focus, nursing and nursing practice, patients and families and finally organizational / service needs   Informal Enquiries to: Informal enquires Connolly Hospital to   Mr Ken Maleady, Registered Advanced Nurse Practitioner Phone: 01 6466195 or bleep 248 Email:ken.maleady@hse.ie    Eileen Daly- Assistant Director of nursing Phone: 01-6465154 0r 0861180175 Email: eileen.daly1@hse.ie

The position of Deputy Medical Manpower - Grade VI occupies a pivotal role within the Medical Manpower Department. It encompasses both managerial and administrative responsibilities including management of the day to day operations of the Medical Manpower Department including management of Clerical Administration staff.  In the absence of the Medical Manpower Manager he/she will be the first point of contact within the department.   The current vacancy 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.   The salary scale for this post is: €51,528 - €62,953 LSIs (01/10/2022)

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.

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.

For theJuly 2023 Intake 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.

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.

APPOINTMENT  IS FOR JULY 2023 NCHD INTAKE.   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.

Clinical Facilitator CNM2 acts as a resource and facilitator to the Nursing Team in orientating new staff, working withe experienced staff in further developing skills and competencies and those undergoing formal education and training.  The clinical facilitator will be embedded in the clinical team working along side frontline emergency department nurses and health care assistants. The focus is on improving the patient experience, care ,managementprocess and outcomes. This should be grounded inevidence based practice.  He/She will provide an atmosphere conducive to teaching and learning in practice. He/She will encourage all nurses to act as a resource to each other and to contribute to teaching, learning and practice development in the unit. The clinical facilitator will demonstrate and share clinical expertise and knowledge and promote excellence in clinical practice.   A Panel will be formed as a result from which future vacancies may be filled.

Caseload The Clinical Nurse Specialist (Diabetes) Integrated Care (Acute) will focus initially on the following patient groups;  - Adults aged 18 and over with Type 1 OR Type 2 diabetes mellitus referred for Specialist Diabetes Management in the acute hospital in patient and out- patient setting. - When required, with patients receiving specialist intervention in the management of their condition at the Specialist Consultant clinic in the ambulatory care hub chronic diseases.  In regard to the percentage of the CNS’s role time spent in clinical care in the acute hospital and ambulatory care hub, this will be determined  according to the needs and configuration of established Integrated endocrinology services at each hospital and community ambulatory care hub.   The CNS Diabetes Integrated Care whilst based in the acute hospital will support the implementation of a model of integrated care which is focused on enhancing the management of care for adult patients between Primary (General Practice) and Secondary (Hospital) Care, thus optimising the person’s quality of life and contributing to an integrated health service. The CNS Integrated Care role supports the implementation of Sláintecare through the provision of community based ambulatory care by specialist teams in Ambulatory Care  hubs and in moving care and treatment from the acute sector to the community.   The Clinical Nurse Specialist (Diabetes) will develop effective and multi-disciplinary professional working relationships across all clinical groups and organisational boundaries promoting the Integrated Chronic Disease Model of Care and care of adult patients with Diabetes.   The post holder will liaise with the integrated diabetes services in the community ambulatory hubs and other HSE and associated health care agencies, to deliver effective evidenced based care, using resources efficiently to achieve the best possible outcomes for adults with diabetes in keeping with agreed models of care and HIQA standards.   The post holder will work with colleagues across the acute and community integrated care Diabetes services to develop and implement ambulatory care pathways for diabetes and associated co-morbidities, to improve the transition of patients between primary and secondary care.    The Clinical Nurse Specialist (Diabetes- Integrated Care)will: - Work within the Scope of Nursing and Midwifery Practice Framework (NMBI, 2015) and - Deliver care in line with the five core concepts of the role set out in the Framework for the Establishment of Clinical Nurse Specialist Posts, 4th edition, National Council for the Professional Development of Nursing and Midwifery (NCNM) 2008. - Support the multidisciplinary team who, in collaboration with the Director Of Nursing, Hospital Managers, Operations Leads, and Network Managers will be responsible for implementing and evaluating the delivery of the Model of Integrated Care for Patients within the acute hospital and within the community healthcare network and community healthcare organisation. - In line with the Model of Care, the CNS (Diabetes) Integrated Care role will involve working with the Consultant Endocrinologist in Secondary Care in-patient and OPD settings and in the Specialist Ambulatory Care Hub or where service needs require. There will be a strong focus on service integration and team-working.  There is one initial permanent whole-time vacancy available in Cavan & Monaghan Hospitals.  A panel may be created from this campaign from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full time or part time duration may be filled.   The post holder will work as part of an Specialist Consultant led multidisciplinary team delivering evidence based care to adults aged 18 and over with diabetes, referred for chronic disease (diabetes Type 1 and 2) management in the hospital in-patient and out-patient setting. The team are part of the integrated chronic disease management Diabetes team working across primary and hospital care. Whilst based in the hospital, a part of the CNS Diabetes Integrated Care may be carried out “off-site” at outpatient clinics established in the community specialist ambulatory care hub for chronic diseases. The allocation of time spent in the hub will be determined by local service needs. This proportion of time allocated may be subject to restructuring in the future to facilitate the re-organisation of services in line with the development and expansion of clinical models of acute and community services (Chronic Diseases and Enhanced Community Care) The post holder: Is professionally accountable to the Director of Nursing (DON)  or designated officer Works collaboratively with the lead Consultant Endocrinologist / Specialist Clinical Lead overseeing the integrated Diabetes service. Will work in collaboration with the  Operational Lead Ambulatory Care hub Chronic Disease Specialist Community Team as required on operational and administrative matters pertaining to services provided in the chronic disease ambulatory care hub   Informal Enquiries Caroline Keyes, Director of Nursing Email: caroline.keyes@hse.ie   Salary Scale: 2632 CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALIST (GENERAL) 1/10/22  €55,248 €56,164 €56,937 €58,201 €59,597 €60,968 €62,338 €63,882 €65,316

The role is responsible for providing support to Medical Manpower HR teams across the sites, the position requires a collaborative and supportive approach to the development of services and structures, embracing continuous quality improvement and the implementation of changes necessary to achieve organisational objectives within Medical Manpower.  

The post of CNM2 Care of Older Persons has a pivotal role in service planning, co-ordinating, and managing activity and resources within the Care of the Older Persons Speciality and must have a genuine commitment to Older Persons Care.

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, people management, resource management, staffing and staff development, practice development, facilitating communication and professional / clinical leadership.

The Speech and Language Therapy department provides a service to all patients presenting with communication and feeding, eating, drinking and swallowing (FEDS) difficulties in the acute setting. A videofluoroscopy service is also provided.   The aim of the shared post is to provide evidence based, high quality speech and language therapy service to patients within the medicine for the elderly service in CHB and NOHC. They will carry out the clinical and educational duties as required of a Senior Speech and Language Therapist. The Senior Speech and Language Therapist will develop and maintain high standards of clinical practice within their assigned area through clinical evaluation, audit opportunities and evidence-based practice.   To work with the Speech and Language Therapist Manager/Therapy Services Manager and other members of the department in co-ordinating the service to meet the needs of the service user and the objectives of each organisation. CHB - providing a service to acute inpatient areas as the service requires at the Speech and Language Therapy manager’s discretion. NOHC - contribute to the overall operation and development of the communication and swallowing service within the Rehabilitation Service at the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Cappagh in collaboration with the Therapy Services Manager. The candidate will also provide, where requested,  SLT services on the elective orthopaedic service at NOHC. In CHB the Successful candidate will be part of the Stroke/Older Person Rehabilitation Service of Connolly Hospital.  This service encompasses Woodlands Acute Frailty Unit, Rowan Ward (Stroke & Older Person Rehabilitation), Silverbirch Ward (Stroke & Older Person Rehabilitation) & Sycamore Ward (Care of Older Person) and other acute wards.  Flexibility is required as the post holder may be required to work on/between any of the Stroke/Older Person Rehabilitation services.   Professional reporting relationship for clinical governance and clinical supervision will be to the Head of Discipline through the professional line management structure. CHB - This post reports to the Speech and Language Therapy Manager. Supervision may be provided by the Speech and Language Therapy Manager within the department. NOHC - The position reports to and is accountable to the Therapy Services Manager in all matters relating to the job and in their absence reports to the Chief Executive Officer. Clinical supervision relating to the role will be provided by the SLT Manager at CHB.

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 role of the CNM II / CNSp will differ according to the needs and configuration of established respiratory services at each site. The purpose of this CNM2 Clinical Nurse Specialist Respiratory – Acute Integrated Care post was developed to: provide expertise and specialist nursing services to patients with a respiratory condition both in the ward, hospital outpatient settings and in primary care. The post holder will liaise between acute respiratory services and integrated respiratory services in the community along with other agencies to deliver effective evidenced based care.  They will use resources efficiently to achieve the best possible outcomes in keeping with the NCP Programme model of care and HIQA standards.    The person appointed to this post will work in the overall integrated respiratory service. This post is 50% acute based and 50% community based to work with the Consultant in Respiratory Medicine, Lead in Integrated Respiratory Care and General Internal Medicine in further development of integrated care services. The post holder will work as part of a multidisciplinary team delivering coordinated evidence based care for respiratory patients. Please note a portion of the appointees work will be carried out “offsite”. This means that the appointee will travel to the hubs to perform duties related to the role.   They will work with colleagues across the integrated care services to develop and implement ambulatory care pathways to improve the transition of patients between primary and secondary care.  The post holder will work as part of a multidisciplinary team and in close liaison with their associated Consultant Respiratory Physician to deliver coordinated evidence based care for patients.   In order to ensure continuity of service to patients the CNM II / CNSp may be required to rotate/cover other parts of the integrated respiratory service such as Respiratory Integrated Care and Outreach.  This will also promote service integration and enhance skillset development.  It will be dependent on identified service needs at each site. If deemed appropriate, site rotation should occur within the first 3-6 months of taking up the post. The Clinical Nurse Specialist’s caseload will focus initially on the following patient groups. - COPD - Asthma - General acute respiratory

The aim of the Early Supported Discharge (ESD) initiative is to support early discharge of selected stroke patients from hospital and to rehabilitate them in their home environment. The Senior Physiotherapist will work as part of the specialist stroke rehabilitation team to provide a high quality rehabilitation service for stroke patients, in line with current best evidence based practice.  The successful candidate will work closely with the ESD MDT which will comprise of Occupational Therapy, Speech & Language Therapy and Clinical Nurse Specialist colleagues; together with the wider Stroke & Older Person teams including the Stroke consultant.  The ESD will work to empower people with stroke to manage their conditions effectively and maximise their potential to reach their goals of self-management, access to their environment and return to previous occupations and involvement in the community.    Successful candidate will be part of the Stroke/Older Person Rehabilitation Service of Connolly Hospital.  This service encompasses Woodlands Acute Frailty Unit, Rowan Ward (Stroke & Older Person Rehabilitation), Silverbirch Ward (Stroke & Older Person Rehabilitation) & Sycamore Ward (Care of Older Person) and other acute wards.  Flexibility is required as the post holder may be required to work on/between any of the Stroke/Older Person Rehabilitation services.   To work in conjunction with other team members in co-ordinating and developing the service to meet the needs of the population it serves in line with the objectives of the organisation.   Play a key role in the Stroke/Older Person Physiotherapy service provision in Connolly Hospital.  He/She will be responsible for the provision of a high quality Physiotherapy service in accordance with standards of professional practice.   The Senior Physiotherapist will be responsible for the provision of a high quality Physiotherapy service to the stroke patients selected for early supported discharge. They will carry out the clinical and educational duties as required of a Senior Physiotherapist. The Senior Physiotherapist will develop and maintain high standards of clinical practice within their assigned area through clinical evaluation, audit opportunities and evidence based practice.   Professional reporting relationship for clinical governance and clinical supervision will be to the Head of Discipline through the professional line management structure.