Senior Cardiac Physiologist Temporary Specified purpose contract (07.034(2025))
Senior Cardiac Physiologist Temporary Specified purpose contract (07.034(2025))
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Job Title: Senior Cardiac Physiologist (Temporary Specified purpose)
Reference No: 07.034 (2025)
Department / Directorate: Cardiac Physiology Department Medical Directorate
Reports to: Chief II Cardiac Physiologist or Deputy
Tallaght University Hospital (TUH) is a model 4 voluntary academic teaching hospital partnered with Trinity College and situated in south west Dublin. With a staff of over 4000 people from 63 differentcountries it provides both acute and tertiary care to an increasing population of circa 800000 people and is a provider of local regional and national specialties. It is also a National Urology Centre the second largest provider of dialysis services in the country Pelvic and Acetabulum National Centre and a designated Trauma Unit.
The Hospital is part of the newly established HSE Dublin & Midlands Region which serves a population of over 1.2 million across seven counties and operates under the governance of an independent Board of Directors who give their time on a voluntary basis. TUH is also supported by the Adelaide Health Foundation the Meath Foundation and Tallaght University Hospital Foundation.
TUH recognises the role it plays in our community both as an employer and provider of healthcare and is committed to building a sustainable future for our region both now and into the future with a focus on patient outcomes.
The Hospital is ambitious recognising that healthcare delivery is undergoing seismic change and will be different now and into the future largely due to digital and technological advances along with research continuing to discover and test new treatment options. TUH wants to be a leader in determining that future. It is aHospital without Wallsalways looking to optimise care both within and beyond in line with the Slintecare vision of providing the right care in the right place at the right time whilst empowering our patients and staff.development of a supraregional Endometriosis Service. It is an exciting time to join the TUH team and one of Irelands main teaching hospitals with so many plans to enhance patient care. The Hospital believes in investing in their team and offers excellent education and research opportunities.
Another area of development for the hospital is their involvement in the Enhanced Community Care Plan developed by HSE Community Strategy and Planning together with the Integrated Care Programme for the Prevention and Management of Chronic Disease (ICPCD) over the last year. Funding has been allocated to roll out and scale-up community healthcare services to support the provision of integrated end-to-end care. The ICPCD is supporting a model of integrated care that has a particular focus on preventive healthcare early intervention and supports to live well with chronic disease.
The CHO will work to implement the Integrated Model of Care for the Prevention and Management of Chronic Disease in their area. This model of care supports the provision of health care as close to home as possible. It provides access to community diagnostics community specialist multidisciplinary team services and timely specialist opinion within the specialist ambulatory care hub in order to support the provision of care to patient with chronic disease.
The cardiology department provides an extensive invasive and non invasive cardiology service and has recently opened a cardiac diagnostic department in chronic disease hub adjacent to the main addition the hospital hosts the Centre for Cardiac Risk in Young Persons (CRYP) which is actually a specialised unit for hereditary cardiac conditions in individuals of any age. The CRYP Unit has a separate Diagnostics service led by a Chief 1 Physiologist with 2 additional Senior Physiologists. The Senior Cardiac Physiologist will be assigned to the CRYP Unit but may rotate through all the cardiology diagnostic department. The department also is expanding into the area of electrophysiology.
TUH Vision and Values
The vision of the Hospital is People Caring for People to Live Better Livesthrough excellent health outcomes supported by evidenced based practice positive patient and staff experience in an empowering and caring environment. A culture of innovation and quality improvement in everything we do.
OurTUH CAREvalues for patients their families our community and staff are:
A full overview of TUH is available on us
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Under the general direction of the Consultant Cardiologist and Chief I Cardiac Physiologist or other duly authorised Officers the Physiologist will undertake the duties appropriate to a Cardiac Physiologist subject to the supervision of the Chief II Cardiac Physiologist or other such person designated for that purpose by the Chief II.
The Physiologist should be familiar with the techniques and range of equipment used in current medical practice for the diagnosis treatment and care of cardiac patients. A complete understanding of all such procedures and an ability to make accurate measurements is essential.
1. Clinical Duties
1.5 Conduct the technical support required for therapeutic procedures including Electrophysiology pacemaker implantation percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) fractional flow reserve measurement (FFR) and Intra-aortic balloon pump.
1.6 Provide first line maintenance electrical safety checking and calibration of equipment.
2. Administrative Responsibilities (in no particular order of importance
4.2 Act as a role model
4.3 Ensure that development is research based.
4.4 Develop/foster research in cardiology.
4.5 Assist in maintaining a level of excellence in patient care by maintaining standards
4.6 Supporting the overall management of the Department.
QUALIFICATIONS
Each candidate must on the latest date for receiving completed application forms for the office:
Essential qualification
TUH Core Competencies:Core Area Competency Level Managing the service Quality & Safety of Service 3 Managing the service Delivery of Results 3 Managing Change Problem Solving & Decision Making 2 Managing Change Communications & Influencing 2 Managing Yourself Team player 2 Managing Yourself Planning and Organising 2 Managing People People Management 3 Managing People Leadership 3
Ms Rachel Morgan Chief I Cardiac Physiologist (Telor email
or
Dr Deirdre Ward Consultant Cardiologist Tel (01)or email
Closing Date: Before close of business on: 20th August 2025
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
Age Restrictions in Relation To Applications
Age restriction shall only apply to a candidate where he/she is not classified as a new entrant
(within the meaning of the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004).
A candidate who is not classified as a new entrant must be under 65 years of age on the first day
of the month in which the latest date for receiving completed applications for the office occurs.
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 as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.
Garda Vetting
Garda vetting is sought for all employees and prospective employees of Tallaght University Hospital. Given the specialised nature of the services provided your appointment will be subject to satisfactory Garda vetting and re-vetting in circumstances where the Hospital deems it appropriate. The Hospital will then process the necessary documentation to endeavour to obtain the satisfactory Garda clearance for you. You are obliged to disclose previous and any criminal convictions acquitted during the course of your employment. Should the Hospital obtain information from the Garda vetting unit to indicate that your Garda clearance report is not satisfactory and / or if you have supplied the Hospital with false or misleading information in relation to your Garda clearance status the Hospital reserves the right to withdraw or terminate the contract in with Tallaght University Hospital Garda vetting policy.
Point on Salary Scale
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.
Probation
The probationaryperiod may be extended at the Hospitals discretion but will not in any case exceed 9 months. Confirmation of your appointment as a permanent member of staff is subject to the successful completion of the probation period. Termination of this agreement within the probationary period shall be at the discretion of the Hospital in accordance with the Minimum Notice and Terms of Employment Act 1973 - 2001.
Termination of Employment
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 1973/91. The Managements right under this paragraph shall not be exercised save in circumstances where the Management is of the opinion that the holder of the office has failed to perform satisfactorily the duties of the post or has misconducted himself/herself in relation to the post or is otherwise unfit to hold the appointment.
Annual leave
The annual leave entitlement 29working days per year. The leave year runs from 1st April to the 31st of March each year.
Working hours
Sick Leave
There are three superannuation schemes currently in operation for staff in Tallaght University Hospital:
(a) Voluntary Hospital Superannuation Scheme (Non-New Entrant)
(b) Voluntary Hospital Superannuation Scheme (New Entrant)
(c) Single Public Service Pension Scheme
Please read carefully the summary of the criteria for the three superannuation schemes below. This will assist you in identifying which scheme membership is applicable to your employment circumstances.
(a) If you have been continually employed in the public service prior to the 1st April 2004 and you have not had a break in service of more than 26 weeks you will be included in the Voluntary Hospital Superannuation Scheme (Non-New Entrant) with a Minimum Retirement Age of 60 and a Maximum Retirement Age of 65.
(b) If you have been continually employed in the public service post the 1st April 2004 and you have not had a break in service of more than 26 weeks you will be included in the Voluntary Hospital Superannuation Scheme (New Entrant) with a Minimum Retirement Age of 65. There is no Maximum Retirement Age.
(c) If you have commenced employment in the public service as a new entrant or you are a former public servant returning to the public service after a break of more than 26 weeks you will be included in the Single Public Service Pension Scheme effective from the 1st January 2013 with a minimum retirement age of 66 (rising to 67 and 68 in line with state pension changes). The maximum retirement age under this scheme will be age 70.
Health & Safety
Hygiene / Infection prevention and control
Quality safety and risk management
Support the delivery of the Quality Safety and Risk Management Programme including the appropriate identification and management of risks and incidents throughout the hospital.
Data Management
Ensure compliance with the obligations required by the Data Protection Act 2018.
Confidentiality
You will be aware of the confidential nature of Hospital work and in particular the right of patients to confidentiality. To this end you will not discuss workings of the Hospital or its patients or disclose any information of a confidential nature except as required to do so in the course of your work. No records documents or property of the Hospital may be removed from the premises of the Hospital without prior authorisation. You must return to the Hospital upon request and in any event upon the termination of your employment all documents or other property of the Hospital which are in your possession or under your control.
Mandated and Designated Persons under Children First Act 2015
Schedule 2 of the Children First Act 2015 specifies the classes of persons defined as Mandated Persons for the purposes of the Act. This includes a range of disciplines that are employed by the hospital including all medical practitioners registered nurses physiotherapists psychologists social workers and others. This includes staff working in adult services. All mandated persons have two main legal obligations under the Children First Act 2015. Mandated persons under the legislation are required to report any knowledge belief or reasonable suspicion that a child has been harmed is being harmed or is at risk of being harmed. The Act defines harm as assault ill-treatment neglect or sexual abuse and covers single and multiple instances. Mandated persons are also required to assist Tusla if requested in assessing a concern which has been the subject of a mandated report. Designated Officer are required to receive reports of suspected child abuse or neglect from any person who is of the opinion that (a) a child has been or is being assaulted ill-treated neglected or sexually abused or (b) a childs health development or welfare has been or is being avoidably impaired or neglected. Full detailed list of mandated and designated staff together with details of their roles and responsibilities can be found on It is the responsibility of all staff employed by TUH to be aware of their roles and responsibilities under the legislation and to complete mandatory Children First Training.
Please go to for details of the core competencies
Informal Enquiries to:
Informal enquiries to Dr Deirdre Ward Consultant Cardiologist Tel (01)or email or Mr Giedrius Michalauskas Senior Cardiac Physiologist Tel (01)or email
Closing Date: Before close of business on: 10th February 2023
IF YOU HAVE AN EQUIVALENT QUALIFICATION IT MUST BE RATIFIED BY THE IRISH INSITUTE of CLINCIAL MEASUREMENT SCIENCE (IICMS). Prove of ratification or process under way must be attached to you application before you may be consider for interview. Please see IICMS website for details.
All candidates should note that in order to maintain a timely process the closing date and time for receipt of applications will be strictly adhered to.
Applications must be submitted on-line at by completing the application form and attaching your CV. Candidates should be aware that when applying for a post through the On-Line Application System (Candidate Manager) they will receive an automated replying acknowledging receipt of their application. Should you for any reason not receive this automated acknowledgement you should notify the Human Resources Department before the closing date otherwise your application will not be considered.
Job Title: Senior Cardiac Physiologist (Temporary Specified purpose)
Reference No: 07.034 (2025)
Department / Directorate: Cardiac Physiology Department Medical Directorate
Reports to: Chief II Cardiac Physiologist or Deputy
Tallaght University Hospital (TUH) is a model 4 voluntary academic teaching hospital partnered with Trinity College and situated in south west Dublin. With a staff of over 4000 people from 63 differentcountries it provides both acute and tertiary care to an increasing population of circa 800000 people and is a provider of local regional and national specialties. It is also a National Urology Centre the second largest provider of dialysis services in the country Pelvic and Acetabulum National Centre and a designated Trauma Unit.
The Hospital is part of the newly established HSE Dublin & Midlands Region which serves a population of over 1.2 million across seven counties and operates under the governance of an independent Board of Directors who give their time on a voluntary basis. TUH is also supported by the Adelaide Health Foundation the Meath Foundation and Tallaght University Hospital Foundation.
TUH recognises the role it plays in our community both as an employer and provider of healthcare and is committed to building a sustainable future for our region both now and into the future with a focus on patient outcomes.
The Hospital is ambitious recognising that healthcare delivery is undergoing seismic change and will be different now and into the future largely due to digital and technological advances along with research continuing to discover and test new treatment options. TUH wants to be a leader in determining that future. It is aHospital without Wallsalways looking to optimise care both within and beyond in line with the Slintecare vision of providing the right care in the right place at the right time whilst empowering our patients and staff.development of a supraregional Endometriosis Service. It is an exciting time to join the TUH team and one of Irelands main teaching hospitals with so many plans to enhance patient care. The Hospital believes in investing in their team and offers excellent education and research opportunities.
Another area of development for the hospital is their involvement in the Enhanced Community Care Plan developed by HSE Community Strategy and Planning together with the Integrated Care Programme for the Prevention and Management of Chronic Disease (ICPCD) over the last year. Funding has been allocated to roll out and scale-up community healthcare services to support the provision of integrated end-to-end care. The ICPCD is supporting a model of integrated care that has a particular focus on preventive healthcare early intervention and supports to live well with chronic disease.
The CHO will work to implement the Integrated Model of Care for the Prevention and Management of Chronic Disease in their area. This model of care supports the provision of health care as close to home as possible. It provides access to community diagnostics community specialist multidisciplinary team services and timely specialist opinion within the specialist ambulatory care hub in order to support the provision of care to patient with chronic disease.
The cardiology department provides an extensive invasive and non invasive cardiology service and has recently opened a cardiac diagnostic department in chronic disease hub adjacent to the main addition the hospital hosts the Centre for Cardiac Risk in Young Persons (CRYP) which is actually a specialised unit for hereditary cardiac conditions in individuals of any age. The CRYP Unit has a separate Diagnostics service led by a Chief 1 Physiologist with 2 additional Senior Physiologists. The Senior Cardiac Physiologist will be assigned to the CRYP Unit but may rotate through all the cardiology diagnostic department. The department also is expanding into the area of electrophysiology.
TUH Vision and Values
The vision of the Hospital is People Caring for People to Live Better Livesthrough excellent health outcomes supported by evidenced based practice positive patient and staff experience in an empowering and caring environment. A culture of innovation and quality improvement in everything we do.
OurTUH CAREvalues for patients their families our community and staff are:
- Collaborate together and with our academic and care partners
- Achieve our goals positive outcomes and wellbeing
- Respect for patients each other and our environment
- Equity for patients and staff
A full overview of TUH is available on us
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Under the general direction of the Consultant Cardiologist and Chief I Cardiac Physiologist or other duly authorised Officers the Physiologist will undertake the duties appropriate to a Cardiac Physiologist subject to the supervision of the Chief II Cardiac Physiologist or other such person designated for that purpose by the Chief II.
The Physiologist should be familiar with the techniques and range of equipment used in current medical practice for the diagnosis treatment and care of cardiac patients. A complete understanding of all such procedures and an ability to make accurate measurements is essential.
1. Clinical Duties
- Adherence to departmental patient policies at all times.
- Provide high standard of safe practice for patient care.
- Conduct and interpret a full range of non-invasive cardiac diagnostic tests including Resting ECGs Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring Holter Monitoring Event Monitoring Physiologist Managed Exercise Stress Testing Cardiac Electronic Implantable Devices () follow-up and programming (including remote monitoring) and Transthoracic Echocardiography (TTE).
1.5 Conduct the technical support required for therapeutic procedures including Electrophysiology pacemaker implantation percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) fractional flow reserve measurement (FFR) and Intra-aortic balloon pump.
1.6 Provide first line maintenance electrical safety checking and calibration of equipment.
- Teach and supervise the basic grade Cardiac Physiologists student undertaking the BSc in Clinical Measurement in all of the above procedures medical students to perform ECG and generally information with regard to cardiology diagnostic tests and other staff as designated by the Lead Clinician or Chief II Cardiac Physiologist.
- Support nursing medical and technical staff in the implementation of patient care involving technology.
- Contribute as required to the development of training programs for established staff and external groups.
- Perform such duties appropriate to the officer as may be assigned from time to time.
- Act for other staff in their absence as required.
- Use Cardiovascular Information System (CVIS)/ IntelliSpace Cardiovascular (ISCV).
2. Administrative Responsibilities (in no particular order of importance
- Adhere to hospital policies and procedures in all aspects of care.
- Participate in cost awareness and cost control policies in department utilisation systems for audit purposes (I.T. or Paper).
- Display qualities of leadership and good communication with all users of service and other service providers.
- Assist when required in the drawing up up-dating and implementation of department policies.
- The Physiologist will be responsible for the care and cleanliness of all equipment and accessories used by him/her.
- Attend meetings of the Department/outreach clinic as required.
- Use knowledge judgment and experience to develop ways of coping with crisis situation ie. Patient and staff.
- Report accidents and incidents. Participate in the investigation and remedial action.
- Be familiar with Hospital & Departmental Disaster Plans and its implementations.
- Observe daily and uphold cleaning standards in the department/outreach clinic. Report any inadequacies.
- Education
- To attend staff In-Service training programs.
- As medical procedures change and new developments are introduced the Physiologist must update his/her knowledge and training accordingly. Study leave for appropriate in-service training and presentation of research data will be supported where possible.
- Self-Development
4.2 Act as a role model
4.3 Ensure that development is research based.
4.4 Develop/foster research in cardiology.
4.5 Assist in maintaining a level of excellence in patient care by maintaining standards
4.6 Supporting the overall management of the Department.
QUALIFICATIONS
Each candidate must on the latest date for receiving completed application forms for the office:
- Be an Associate of the Society for Cardiological Science and Technology (A.S.C.S.T.) (or equivalent qualification).
- Possess the Certificate (or equivalent qualification) in Medical Physics and Physiological Measurement from Dublin Institute of Technology Kevin Street or from a similar institution.
- be a member of the Society of Cardiological Science and Technology (M.S.C.S.T.) (or equivalent qualification)
- After 2005 BSc in Clinical Measurement (or equivalent).
- IF YOU HAVE AN EQUIVALENT QUALIFICATION IT MUST BE RATIFIED BY THE IRISH INSITUTE of CLINCIAL MEASUREMENT SCIENCE (IICMS). Prove of ratification or process under way must be attached to you application before you may be consider for interview. Please see IICMS website for details.
- Have had not less than three years post graduate relevant experience in a Cardiology department.
Essential qualification
- Experience in echocardiography and/or device follow-up
- Experience in Cardiac Catheterisation procedures and device implant
- Experience in Physiologist Managed Exercise Stress Testing
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certificate (ACLS).
- British Society of Echocardiography (BSE) or European Society Echocardiography (ESE) of adult accreditation.
- EHRA/BHRS or equivalent certification.
TUH Core Competencies:
Ms Rachel Morgan Chief I Cardiac Physiologist (Telor email
or
Dr Deirdre Ward Consultant Cardiologist Tel (01)or email
Closing Date: Before close of business on: 20th August 2025
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
Age Restrictions in Relation To Applications
Age restriction shall only apply to a candidate where he/she is not classified as a new entrant
(within the meaning of the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004).
A candidate who is not classified as a new entrant must be under 65 years of age on the first day
of the month in which the latest date for receiving completed applications for the office occurs.
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 as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.
Garda Vetting
Garda vetting is sought for all employees and prospective employees of Tallaght University Hospital. Given the specialised nature of the services provided your appointment will be subject to satisfactory Garda vetting and re-vetting in circumstances where the Hospital deems it appropriate. The Hospital will then process the necessary documentation to endeavour to obtain the satisfactory Garda clearance for you. You are obliged to disclose previous and any criminal convictions acquitted during the course of your employment. Should the Hospital obtain information from the Garda vetting unit to indicate that your Garda clearance report is not satisfactory and / or if you have supplied the Hospital with false or misleading information in relation to your Garda clearance status the Hospital reserves the right to withdraw or terminate the contract in with Tallaght University Hospital Garda vetting policy.
Point on Salary Scale
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.
Probation
The probationaryperiod may be extended at the Hospitals discretion but will not in any case exceed 9 months. Confirmation of your appointment as a permanent member of staff is subject to the successful completion of the probation period. Termination of this agreement within the probationary period shall be at the discretion of the Hospital in accordance with the Minimum Notice and Terms of Employment Act 1973 - 2001.
Termination of Employment
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 1973/91. The Managements right under this paragraph shall not be exercised save in circumstances where the Management is of the opinion that the holder of the office has failed to perform satisfactorily the duties of the post or has misconducted himself/herself in relation to the post or is otherwise unfit to hold the appointment.
Annual leave
The annual leave entitlement 29working days per year. The leave year runs from 1st April to the 31st of March each year.
Working hours
- Normal working hours are 35 worked over 5 days. Your contracted hours of work are liable to change between the hours of 8 am to 8 pm over 7 days to meet the requirements for extended day services in accordance with the terms of the Framework Agreement.
- Location of post across the Cardiology Diagnostic Departments
Sick Leave
- There is provision for sick pay at the Hospitals discretion subject to the regulations and details found in the Staff Handbook/ Personnel Policy Manual as per the Hospitals sick leave policy.
- In the event of absence from work you are required to contact your Manager/Supervisor within one hour of starting time on the first day of absence while a Medical Certificate is required for any illness lasting in excess of two days. Failure to comply with the sick leave policy may result in a loss of pay for the period of absence and may also incur disciplinary action.
- Make the most effective and efficient use of developments in information technology for both patient care and administrative support in a manner which integrates well with systems throughout the organisation.
- Collect interpret and present data and information on the Departments activities staffing and expenditure as required.
There are three superannuation schemes currently in operation for staff in Tallaght University Hospital:
(a) Voluntary Hospital Superannuation Scheme (Non-New Entrant)
(b) Voluntary Hospital Superannuation Scheme (New Entrant)
(c) Single Public Service Pension Scheme
Please read carefully the summary of the criteria for the three superannuation schemes below. This will assist you in identifying which scheme membership is applicable to your employment circumstances.
(a) If you have been continually employed in the public service prior to the 1st April 2004 and you have not had a break in service of more than 26 weeks you will be included in the Voluntary Hospital Superannuation Scheme (Non-New Entrant) with a Minimum Retirement Age of 60 and a Maximum Retirement Age of 65.
(b) If you have been continually employed in the public service post the 1st April 2004 and you have not had a break in service of more than 26 weeks you will be included in the Voluntary Hospital Superannuation Scheme (New Entrant) with a Minimum Retirement Age of 65. There is no Maximum Retirement Age.
(c) If you have commenced employment in the public service as a new entrant or you are a former public servant returning to the public service after a break of more than 26 weeks you will be included in the Single Public Service Pension Scheme effective from the 1st January 2013 with a minimum retirement age of 66 (rising to 67 and 68 in line with state pension changes). The maximum retirement age under this scheme will be age 70.
Health & Safety
- All employees must comply with the Safety Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005.
- Comply with relevant Health and Safety responsibilities as outlined in Hospital Polices Protocols and Procedures relevant to your area.
- Take reasonable care to protect your own safety health and welfare and that of any other person who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work.
Hygiene / Infection prevention and control
- All employees have responsibility for Hygiene awareness. Hygiene is defined as The practice that serves to keep people and environments clean and prevent infection.
- All employees also have a responsibility under their terms of employment to prevent transmission of infection and to follow the hospital infection control policies and guidelines as outlined in the Infection Control Manual.
- All employees must be aware that they work in an area where there is potential for transmission of infection.
- All employees have a responsibility to follow hand hygiene guidelines as this is the
- Single most important intervention to prevent the transmission of infection.
Quality safety and risk management
Support the delivery of the Quality Safety and Risk Management Programme including the appropriate identification and management of risks and incidents throughout the hospital.
Data Management
Ensure compliance with the obligations required by the Data Protection Act 2018.
Confidentiality
You will be aware of the confidential nature of Hospital work and in particular the right of patients to confidentiality. To this end you will not discuss workings of the Hospital or its patients or disclose any information of a confidential nature except as required to do so in the course of your work. No records documents or property of the Hospital may be removed from the premises of the Hospital without prior authorisation. You must return to the Hospital upon request and in any event upon the termination of your employment all documents or other property of the Hospital which are in your possession or under your control.
Mandated and Designated Persons under Children First Act 2015
Schedule 2 of the Children First Act 2015 specifies the classes of persons defined as Mandated Persons for the purposes of the Act. This includes a range of disciplines that are employed by the hospital including all medical practitioners registered nurses physiotherapists psychologists social workers and others. This includes staff working in adult services. All mandated persons have two main legal obligations under the Children First Act 2015. Mandated persons under the legislation are required to report any knowledge belief or reasonable suspicion that a child has been harmed is being harmed or is at risk of being harmed. The Act defines harm as assault ill-treatment neglect or sexual abuse and covers single and multiple instances. Mandated persons are also required to assist Tusla if requested in assessing a concern which has been the subject of a mandated report. Designated Officer are required to receive reports of suspected child abuse or neglect from any person who is of the opinion that (a) a child has been or is being assaulted ill-treated neglected or sexually abused or (b) a childs health development or welfare has been or is being avoidably impaired or neglected. Full detailed list of mandated and designated staff together with details of their roles and responsibilities can be found on It is the responsibility of all staff employed by TUH to be aware of their roles and responsibilities under the legislation and to complete mandatory Children First Training.
Please go to for details of the core competencies
Informal Enquiries to:
Informal enquiries to Dr Deirdre Ward Consultant Cardiologist Tel (01)or email or Mr Giedrius Michalauskas Senior Cardiac Physiologist Tel (01)or email
Closing Date: Before close of business on: 10th February 2023
IF YOU HAVE AN EQUIVALENT QUALIFICATION IT MUST BE RATIFIED BY THE IRISH INSITUTE of CLINCIAL MEASUREMENT SCIENCE (IICMS). Prove of ratification or process under way must be attached to you application before you may be consider for interview. Please see IICMS website for details.
All candidates should note that in order to maintain a timely process the closing date and time for receipt of applications will be strictly adhered to.
Applications must be submitted on-line at by completing the application form and attaching your CV. Candidates should be aware that when applying for a post through the On-Line Application System (Candidate Manager) they will receive an automated replying acknowledging receipt of their application. Should you for any reason not receive this automated acknowledgement you should notify the Human Resources Department before the closing date otherwise your application will not be considered.
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