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Job Description
Candidates should note that there can be a time delay in receiving email applications. We recommend applicants should allow a minimum of 1 hour for their application to arrive by Rezoomo at Monday 1st September 2025 @ 17:00hrs on the closing date.
Applications will not be accepted after this date and time and no exceptions will be made.
Maintenance Manager
Campaign Reference
SCH/ 066/2025
Remuneration
HSE Terms and
Conditions
The Salary scale for the post is:
59419; 60870; 62566; 64268; 65976; 67501; 69054; 70566; 72067; 74650; 77243 LSI
Application Process
Submission of your application form via Rezoomo.
CVs will not be accepted.
Closing Date
17:00hrs Monday 1st September 2025
Proposed Interview Date (s)
Interviews will be held as soon as possible after the closing date. Candidates will normally be given at least one weeks notice of interview. The timescale may be reduced in exceptional circumstances.
Duration of the post
A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for St. Columcilles Hospital Loughlinstown from which current and future permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part time duration may be filled.
Organisational Area
HSE Dublin & South East
Location of Post
Ospidal Cholm Cille Bthar Bhr Baile U Lachnin Co. Bhaile tha Cliath D18 V
St. Columcilles Hospital Loughlinstown Co Dublin
Informal Enquiries
Lorraine OToole General Manager St Columcilles Hospital Loughlinstown Co Dublin (01)
HR Point of Contact
Please contact us on(for candidates calling from outside Ireland) or by email on
Details of Service
HSE Dublin and South East Region provides health and social care services in Carlow
Kilkenny South East Dublin South Tipperary Waterford Wexford and East Wicklow.
Community Healthcare Services are the broad range of services in a non-acute hospital
setting delivered as close as possible to peoples homes at the right time in the right
Place by the right team.
There are 70 Primary Care Centres in the Region and specialist teams working in Mental
Health Health and Wellbeing Social Care and Disability Services. Services are provided in various settings including the service users own home day hospitals community nursing units hostels specialist day care centres training centres respite care and residential services. The region is served by 11 hospitals and the services delivered include inpatient scheduled care unscheduled/emergency care maternity services outpatient and diagnostic services.
St. Columcilles Hospital is committed to providing a quality patient focused service in a way that meets all patient needs in an equitable efficient and safe manner. We acknowledge the contribution of each member of staff and aim to encourage and support them in their on-going professional development.
The hospital has a total of 113 inpatient beds along with specialized units including:
4 beds dedicated to the Centre of Obesity Management programme
A 7-bed Day Surgical Unit
A 9-bed Medical Assessment Unit and
A 6-bed Local Injuries Unit.
The Theatre Departments consists of 2 operating theatres.
Services provided are:
MAU/LU
Radiology
General Medicine including Gastroenterology Gerontology
Respiratory Medicine Endocrinology and Cardiology
General Surgery
Out-Patient Services
Weight Management Services
Pain Management Services
Two operating theatres.
The Hospital also provides Nutrition and Dietetics Physiotherapy Occupational Therapy
Speech & Language Therapy Cardiac Diagnostic and Rehabilitation Services.
Reporting Relationship
The Buildings and Maintenance Manager shall report to the General Manager St. Columcilles Hospital Loughlinstown.
They shall work closely with Service Managers within St. Columcilles Hospital. The Maintenance Manager will have a professional working relationship on technical / infrastructure matters with the HSE Area Estates Manager.
Purpose of the Post
The Maintenance Manager is responsible for the maintenance repair upkeep and decoration of all property site services owned occupied or maintained by the HSE in his/her area of responsibility which in this case is St. Columcilles Hospital Loughlinstown co Dublin.
Principal Duties and
Responsibilities
Professional/Technical
To maintain all elements of the built environment of St. Columcilles Hospital including but not limited to: roads pathways grounds buildings plant and equipment in accordance with statutory regulations healthcare standards manufacturers recommendations industry norms and best practice;
To manage the department on the basis of delivering a quality-based cost-effective efficient service;
To review existing contracts and put in place as required; maintenance service contracts and manage / monitor the effectiveness of these contracts and ensure a universal approach is maintained site-wide;
To review existing planned preventative maintenance programmes and put in place as required a composite planned preventative maintenance programme for the entire facility;
The development of asset registers for all the managed assets and development of an efficient and compliant system of operation and maintenance;
To co-operate with the HSE IT development programme;
To develop systems of working which will deliver efficiencies within the department;
To develop management systems for the performance and maintenance of buildings including the mechanical & electrical services incorporating legal requirements best practice and quality control procedures;
To ensure that all maintenance activities are carried out in accordance with statutory regulations healthcare standards manufacturers recommendations design team requirements industry norms HSE policies and best practice;
To participate in and co-operate with the management of new development
projects;
To advise on the maintenance requirements of new projects (at briefing stage design stage construction stage and commissioning / handover stage) and ensure that appropriate levels of maintenance funding are identified sought and the appropriate contracts and arrangements are put in place and managed;
To participate on project teams and / or project related meetings when required;
Preparation of annual Buildings and Maintenance Plans to include: preventative maintenance; Minor Capital; Major Capital; Energy Management.
To supervise the minor capital works assigned to him / her and manage the procurement and execution of same as assigned by the Services Manager/Estates Manager/Designated Officer;
To ensure contract works are properly managed in line with HSE policy construction regulations and Health & Safety legislation;
To ensure contractors observe permit to work systems & ensure contractors comply with all HSE requirements including Infection Prevention and Control;
To manage and ensure that Safety Health and Welfare at work legislation regulations and good practice relevant to the role of buildings and maintenance management as it applies to the HSE and contractors staff are implemented and complied with;
To review update and keep current the infrastructural risk register for the facility and to develop and action resolution/mitigation measures required to manage this risk;
The preparation of such reports estimates specifications and drawings as are required for the proper carrying out of work;
Keeping such records and carrying out of such tests as may be required. To ensure that all documentation in relation to the service and maintenance of all essential services and plant are maintained and filed in a clear and orderly fashion;
The management of staff materials equipment finances and contractors associated with the Maintenance Department;
To develop specifications for tender as required;
To plan organise and control the work such that a continuous and quality service is provided;
To compile and record maintenance reports associated with the work consistent with the best practice and quality control measures;
To liaise and meet with local management department heads and their nominees in relation to carrying out of maintenance activities minor capital activities and capital projects;
To carry a mobile phone smart phone bleep lone working alarm device and any other communication device or laptop as deemed necessary;
Demonstrate pro-active commitment to all communications with internal and external stakeholders;
To be the link person/coordinator with security contractors.
Energy Management and Sustainability
The Maintenance/Technical Services Department is also involved in developing energy efficient monitoring systems and implementing energy saving and Sustainability initiatives. The Maintenance/Technical Services Department provides support advice and supervision on new capital/minor capital building projects.
Staff/HR Duties
To motivate department staff and develop good staff relations;
To promote a quality working environment within the department;
To ensure that staff are familiar with and observe HSE policies and procedures e.g.
grievance and disciplinary procedures emergency and safety procedures Health & Safety Act Construction Regulations;
To manage staff issues including disciplinary issues and liaise with local management estates management HSE management and advisors relation to staff issues as required;
To manage and develop the management structure of the department and ensure all staff are carrying out their roles and responsibilities by (for example) holding regular / staff team meetings.
To ensure all staff are compliant with HSE time and attendance policies;
To manage the planning supervising and control of work programmes including the supervising of the time-keeping attendance productivity and the quality of work and competency of staff under his/her control; certify payroll returns.
To identify the training needs of staff so as to facilitate the up-skilling and education of staff to meet the evolving needs of the services;
To ensure all staff and contractors are competent to deliver on their roles and responsibilities;
To ensure staff participate in training and courses as may be desirable/necessary/mandatory in the performance of their duties;
To encourage staff to participate in skill and knowledge development programmes relevant to their roles;
To carry out staff and contractor induction processes;
To engage with staff in a timely manner and ensure full communication is achieved and maintained and staff are kept fully informed of all developments and changes in advance of any implementation programme;
To participate in the recruitment process of the HSE.
Health & Safety
Have a working knowledge of Health & Safety Legislation including the Safety Health & Welfare at Work Act(2005) Safety Health & Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations (2007)(SI 299) construction regulations 2013(SI 291) and a good level of knowledge regarding all other health and safety legislation.
To work to ensure that all requirements statutory and recommended needed to maintain a safe environment for patients staff visitors and others are met and the provisions of the Safety Health and Welfare at Work Act are fully complied with;
To ensure that the management of the departments staff and that of the contractors are managed in accordance with the construction regulations;
To be aware of all Health & Safety policy and procedures relevant to the role of the activities of the Buildings and Maintenance department and manage upon these applicable both within the Buildings and Maintenance department and to the Health Service Executive properties as a whole;
To ensure that staff under his/her responsibility are aware of the Health Service Executive Health & Safety Policy and that policy is adhered to;
To maintain and revise departmental safety statements and ensure all staff are made aware and have read the document and signed off on it;
To carry out risk assessments (including infrastructural risks);
To liaise with the Fire & Safety Officer on all issues related to infrastructural Health & Safety and Fire Safety;
To carry out safety audits in various locations with the Fire & Safety Officers and the local responsible persons relevant to his/her area of responsibility;
To manage the preparation development implementation and monitoring of safe systems of work including safe work practice sheets relevant to staff supervision and to review their effectiveness on an on-going basis and modify as required.
Financial
To prepare additional budgetary submissions for infrastructural risks works new developments business cases for change in delivering the service or additional services being added;
To ensure adherence to the HSEs procurement policies and financial regulations;
To ensure value for money in purchasing of materials and awarding contracts;
Management of all purchases;
Verification and approval of invoices;
Certification of payments;
To manage and prioritise maintenance needs and prepare estimates for annual planned and reactionary maintenance work programmes.
Manage and be accountable within agreed parameters for budgetary performance for the maintenance departments
Ensure appropriate auditing of the processes for the department are in place presenting financial reports on a regular basis to cost containment or other committees/ line manager as required.
Procurement & Contract Management
Review existing contracts and put in place as required maintenance service contracts and manage/monitor the effectiveness of those contracts and ensure a universal approach is maintained site wide.
Ensure contract works are properly managed in line with HSE policy Construction regulations and Health & Safety Legislation.
Ensure Contractors observe permit to work systems & ensure Contractors comply with HSE terms of engagement.
Ensure Contractors follow policy in relation to Admission Protocol specific safety requirements prior and during maintenance activity onsite.
Arrange maintenance contracts for specialised plant services and equipment in his/her area.
Work with HSE Estates in the procurement of goods services and capital works relating to maintenance issues.
Adhere to public procurement protocol and tendering procedures.
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING GENERAL CONDITIONS:
Employees must attend fire lectures periodically and must observe fire orders.
All accidents within the Department must be reported immediately.
Infection Control Policies must be adhered to.
In line with the Safety Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 all staff must comply with all safety regulations and audits.
In line with the Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Act 2004 smoking on HSE property and grounds is not permitted.
Provide information that meets the need of Senior Management.
To support promote and actively participate in sustainable energy water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable low carbon and efficient health service.
Risk Management Infection Control Hygiene Services and Health & Safety
The management of Risk Infection Control Hygiene Services and Health & Safety is the responsibility of everyone and will be achieved within a progressive honest and open environment.
The post holder must be familiar with the necessary education training and support to enable them to meet this responsibility.
The post holder has a duty to familiarise themselves with the relevant Organisational Policies Procedures & Standards and attend training as appropriate in the following areas:
1. Continuous Quality Improvement Initiatives
2. Document Control Information Management Systems
3. Risk Management Strategy and Policies
4. Hygiene Related Policies Procedures and Standards
5. Decontamination Code of Practice
6. Infection Control Policies
7. Safety Statement Health & Safety Policies and Fire Procedure
8. Data Protection and confidentiality Policies
The post holder is responsible for ensuring that they comply with HSE and local Risk Management and Incident reporting Policies and Procedures.
The post holder is responsible for ensuring that they comply with hygiene services requirements in your area of responsibility. Hygiene Services incorporates environment and facilities hand hygiene catering cleaning the management of laundry waste sharps and equipment.
The post holder must foster and support a quality improvement culture through-out your area of responsibility in relation to hygiene services.
The post holder must take reasonable care for his or her own actions and the effect that these may have upon the safety of others.
The post holder must cooperate with management attend Health & Safety related training and not undertake any task for which they have not been authorised and adequately trained.
The post holder is required to bring to the attention of a responsible person any perceived shortcoming in our safety arrangements or any defects in work equipment.
Have a working knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA)
Standards as they apply to the role for example Standards for Healthcare National
Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections Hygiene Standards etc.
The above Job Description 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.
Eligibility Criteria
Qualifications and/ or
experience
1. Professional Qualifications Experience etc.
(a) Candidates must have by the closing date of application:
i) Hold a third level qualification to a minimum standard of Higher Certificate (Quality and Qualifications Ireland NFQ Level 6) in Mechanical Electrical or Civil Services.
Or
ii) Have successfully served a recognised apprenticeship of not less than four years and qualified as a Craftsman as recognised by the Irish Standards Authority ETB (Education and Training Board).
Or
iii) Hold a qualification at least equivalent to (i) or (ii) above
And
(b) Have 5 years satisfactory post qualification experience of maintaining industrial and domestic type buildings 2 years of which should be in an acute healthcare facility environment.
(b) Age
Age restriction shall only apply to a candidate where s/he 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 application forms for the office occurs.
(c) Health
A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.
(d) Character
Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character.
Post Specific
Requirements
Demonstrate depth and breadth of experience as is relevant to the post;
Possess a valid Safe Pass or equivalent ;
Demonstrate depth and breadth of experience maintaining industrial and domestic type buildings including experience in the management of a small maintenance team as relevant to the role;
Demonstrate depth and breadth of experience in electrical mechanical and building maintenance in an industrial setting as relevant to the role.
Other requirements specific to the post
Access to appropriate transport is necessary to fulfil the requirements of the post.
Participation in on call and management of out of hours maintenance calls.
Skills competencies
and/or knowledge
Technical/Professional Knowledge & Experience
Demonstrate knowledge and experience of managing the maintenance activities in a healthcare environment;
Demonstrate knowledge of current regulations regarding building fire electrical and gas installations;
Demonstrate knowledge of the standards which would apply to management of a Buildings and Maintenance a healthcare environment;
Demonstrate knowledge of the construction repair and maintenance in a healthcare environment;
Demonstrate ability to interpret drawings and specifications necessary for completion of maintenance and building works;
Demonstrate knowledge of statutory obligations relating to maintenance management;
Demonstrate experience of implementing Planned Maintenance Programmes
Demonstrate experience of working with specialist & essential building services systems and technologies such as health care premises e.g. back-up generators UPS units AHUs water treatment systems etc.;
Demonstrate extensive knowledge of Health and Safety regulations;
Demonstrate ability to estimate project costs and time schedules and ability to manage deadlines.
Demonstrate the ability to develop and write technical engineering reports.
Demonstrate the ability to design and implement structured policies and systems for the management of service and maintenance of hospital equipment and systems.
Demonstrate knowledge and experience of managing budgets; including the ability to adhere to deadlines within budgetary levels.
Demonstrate evidence of experience in control and supervision of staff and record keeping.
Demonstrate evidence of computer skills including the use of AutoCad Microsoft Word Excel e-mail and the internet as relevant to the role.
Demonstrate awareness of relevant standards policies and legislation for example Health and Safety Freedom of Information Act 1997 Childcare Act HIQA Standards.
Managing & Delivery Results (Operational Excellence)
Demonstrate capability of planning work programmes in consultation with appropriate health service managers in such a manner so as to ensure continuity of services to patients;
A proven ability to prioritise organise and schedule a wide variety of tasks and to manage competing demands and tight deadlines while consistently maintaining high standards and positive working relationships;
The ability to work on a self-directed basis;
Evidence of effective planning and organisational skills including an awareness of resource management and the importance of value for money;
The ability to improve efficiency within the working environment and the ability to evolve and adapt to a rapid changing environment;
A capacity to operate successfully in a challenging environment while adhering to various standards;
Ability to take personal responsibility to initiate activities and drive objectives through to a conclusion;
Demonstrate evidence of ability to plan and organise maintenance and minor development works.
Critical Analysis Problem Solving & Decision Making
The ability to evaluate complex information from a variety of sources and make effective decisions;
Considers the impact of decisions before taking action;
Anticipates problems and recognises when to involve other parties (at the appropriate time and level);
Makes timely decisions and stands by those decisions as required;
Significant experience in effective operational problem solving utilising an inclusive approach which fosters learning and self-reliance amongst teams;
A capacity to develop new proposals and put forward solutions to address problems in a timely manner;
Effective problem solving in complex work environments.
Planning & Managing Resources
Demonstrate the ability to use resources effectively challenging processes to improve efficiencies where appropriate.
Demonstrate the ability to plan and manage work and resources effectively including awareness of value for money in the performance of work and the ability to carry out duties to the best practice.
Demonstrate experience of the development of work schedules for personnel and contractors.
Demonstrate a proactive forward-planning approach to service delivery in consultation with relevant stakeholders.
Demonstrate experience related to development of planned maintenance programmes and method statements.
Demonstrate experience in working effectively under pressure.
Demonstrate the ability to manage deadlines and effectively handle multiple tasks.
Demonstrate the ability to manage external contractors facilities management companies and landlord service providers.
Leadership Direction and Team working skills
Demonstrate the ability to work on their own initiative and as part of a team;
Ability to lead organise and motivate teams to the confident delivery of excellent services and service outcomes;
An ability to identify departmental improvements and to lead out on the delivery of these changes;
Ability to support supervise develop and empower staff in changing work practices in a challenging environment within existing resources;
Flexibility and adaptability to meet the requirements of the role;
An ability to influence and negotiate effectively in furthering the objectives of the role.
Communication & Interpersonal Skills
Excellent interpersonal and communications skills to facilitate work with a wide range of stakeholders;
The ability to present information clearly concisely and confidently when speaking and in writing tailoring to meet the needs of the audience;
Demonstrate the ability to deliver clear and timely communication in emergency situations to staff contractors and management;
Demonstrate a commitment to providing a quality service; including an awareness and appreciation of the service user such as patients the general public medical and nonmedical staff.
Campaign Specific
Selection Process
Ranking/Shortlisting/
Interview
A ranking and or shortlisting exercise may be carried out on the basis of information supplied in your application form. The criteria for ranking and or shortlisting are based on the requirements of the post as outlined in the eligibility criteria and skills competencies and/or knowledge section of this job specification. Therefore it is very important that you think about your experience in light of those requirements.
Failure to include information regarding these requirements may result in you not being called forward to the next stage of the selection process.
Those successful at the ranking stage of this process (where applied) will be placed on an order of merit and will be called to interview in bands depending on the service needs of the organisation.
Code of Practice
The Health Service Executive will run this campaign in compliance with the Code of Practice prepared by the Commission for Public Service Appointments (CPSA). The Code of Practice sets out how the core principles of probity merit equity and fairness might be applied on a principle basis. The Code also specifies the responsibilities placed on candidates facilities for feedback to applicants on matters relating to their application when requested and outlines procedures in relation to requests for a review of the recruitment and selection process and review in relation to allegations of a breach of the Code of Practice. Additional information on the HSEs review process is available in the document posted with each vacancy entitled Code of Practice Information for Candidates.
Codes of practice are published by the CPSA and are available on in the document posted with each vacancy entitled Code of Practice Information for Candidates or on .
The reform programme outlined for the Health Services may impact on this role and as structures change the job description may be reviewed.
This job description is a guide to the general range of duties assigned to the post holder. It is intended to be neither definitive nor restrictive and is subject to periodic review with the employee concerned.
Tenure
The current vacancy is permanent and whole time.
The post is pensionable. A panel may be created from which permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part time duration may be filled. The tenure of these posts will be indicated at expression of interest stage.
Appointment as an employee of the Health Service Executive is governed by the Health Act 2004 and the Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Act 2004 and Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Amendment Act 2013.
Remuneration
The Salary scale for the post is:
59419; 60870; 62566; 64268; 65976; 67501; 69054; 70566; 72067; 74650; 77243 LSI
New appointees to any grade start at the minimum point of the scale. Incremental credit will be applied for recognised relevant service in Ireland and abroad (Department of Health Circular 2/2011). Incremental credit is normally granted on appointment in respect of previous experience in the Civil Service Local Authorities Health Service and other Public Service Bodies and Statutory Agencies.
Working Week
The standard working week applying to the post is 35 hours.
HSE Circular 003-2009 Matching Working Patterns to Service Needs (Extended Working Day / Week Arrangements); Framework for Implementation of Clause 30.4 of Towards 2016 applies. Under the terms of this circular all new entrants and staff appointed to promotional posts from Dec 16th 2008 will be required to work agreed roster / on call arrangements as advised by their line manager. Contracted hours of work are liable to change between the hours of 8am-8pm over seven days to meet the requirements for extended day services in accordance with the terms of the Framework Agreement (Implementation of Clause 30.4 of Towards 2016).
Annual Leave
The annual leave associated with the post will be 30 days.
Superannuation
This is a pensionable position with the HSE. The successful candidate will upon appointment become a member of the appropriate pension scheme. Pension scheme membership will be notified within the contract of employment. Members of pre-existing pension schemes who transferred to the HSE on the 01st January 2005 pursuant to Section 60 of the Health Act 2004 are entitled to superannuation benefit terms under the HSE Scheme which are no less favourable to those which they were entitled to at 31st December 2004
Age
The Public Service Superannuation (Age of Retirement) Act 2018* set 70 years as the compulsory retirement age for public servants.
* Public Servants not affected by this legislation:
Public servants joining the public service or re-joining the public service with a 26 week break in service between 1 April 2004 and 31 December 2012 (new entrants) have no compulsory retirement age.
Public servants joining the public service or re-joining the public service after a 26 week break after 1 January 2013 are members of the Single Pension Scheme and have a compulsory retirement age of 70.
Probation
Every appointment of a person who is not already a permanent officer of the Health Service Executive or of a Local Authority shall be subject to a probationary period of 12 months as stipulated in the Department of Health Circular No.10/71.
Protection of Children Guidance and Legislation
The welfare and protection of children is the responsibility of all HSE staff. You must be aware of and understand your specific responsibilities under the Children First Act 2015 the Protections for Persons Reporting Child Abuse Act 1998 in accordance with Section 2 Children First National Guidance and other relevant child safeguarding legislation and policies.
All Mandated Persons under the Children First Act 2015 within the HSE are appointed as Designated Officers under the Protections for Persons Reporting Child Abuse Act 1998.
Mandated Persons such as line managers doctors nurses physiotherapists occupational therapists speech and language therapists social workers social care workers and emergency technicians have additional responsibilities.
Confidentiality
In the course of your employment you may have access to or hear information concerning the medical or personal affairs of patients and/or staff or other health service business. Such records and information are strictly confidential and unless acting on the instructions 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 addition records must never be left in such a manner that unauthorised persons can obtain access to them and must be left in safe custody when no longer required.
Please note the following General
Conditions
Employee must attend fire lectures and drills periodically and must observe fire orders.
All accidents within the department must be reported immediately in line with the Safety Health and Welfare at Work Act 1989 and all staff must comply with all safety regulations.
In line with the Public Health (Tobacco) Acts 2002 & 2004 smoking within buildings of the Health Service Executive is not permitted.
The Health Service Executive is not responsible for the loss or theft of personal belongings.
Protection of Children
Guidance and Legislation
The welfare and protection of children is the responsibility of all HSE staff. You must be aware of and understand your specific responsibilities under the Children First Act 2015 the Protections for Persons Reporting Child Abuse Act 1998 in accordance with Section 2 Children First National Guidance and other relevant child safeguarding legislation and policies.
Some staff have additional responsibilities such as Line Managers Designated Officers and Mandated Persons. You should check if you are a Designated Officer and / or a Mandated Person and be familiar with the related roles and legal responsibilities.
For further information guidance and resources please visit: HSE Children First webpage.
Infection Control
Have a working knowledge of Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply to the role for example Standards for Healthcare National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections Hygiene Standards etc. and comply with associated HSE protocols for implementing and maintaining these standards as appropriate to the role.
Pre-Employment Health Assessment
What to expect following the interview stage:
Prior to commencing in this role a person will be required to complete a form declaring their health status which is reviewed by the hospitals Occupational Health Service and if required undergo a medical assessment with this department. Any person employed must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.
Validation
Qualifications
Experience
of
&
Any credit given to a candidate at interview in respect of claims to qualifications training and experience is provisional and is subject to verification. The recommendation of the interview board is liable to revision if the claimed qualification training or experience is not proven.
References
Three written references one of which must be your current line manager will be sought. The employer also reserves the right to determine the merit appropriateness and relevance of such references and referees. You will be contacted to give names and contact details of referees.
Garda Vetting
Garda vetting is role dependent and may be carried out if the nature of the role constitutes relevant work or activities relating to children and relevant work or activities relating to vulnerable persons within the meaning of the National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Act 2012. An employee will not take up employment until the Garda Vetting process has been completed and the hospital is satisfied that such an appointment does not pose a risk to clients service users and employees. You will be contacted post interview to complete a form provide ID and engagement in the online Garda Vetting process.
Health & Safety
It is the responsibility of line managers to ensure that the management of safety health and welfare is successfully integrated into all activities undertaken within their area of responsibility so far as is reasonably practicable. Line managers are named and roles and responsibilities detailed in the relevant Site Specific Safety Statement (SSSS).
Key responsibilities include:
Developing a SSSS for the department/service1 as applicable based on the identification of hazards and the assessment of risks and reviewing/updating same on a regular basis (at least annually) and in the event of any significant change in the work activity or place of work.
Ensuring that Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) is integrated into day-to-day business providing Systems Of Work (SOW) that are planned organised performed maintained and revised as appropriate and ensuring that all safety related records are maintained and available for inspection.
Consulting and communicating with staff and safety representatives on OSH matters.
Ensuring a training needs assessment (TNA) is undertaken for employees facilitating their attendance at statutory OSH training and ensuring records are maintained for each employee.
Ensuring that all incidents occurring within the relevant department/service are appropriately managed and investigated in accordance with HSE procedures2.
Seeking advice from health and safety professionals through the National Health and Safety Function Helpdesk as appropriate.
Reviewing the health and safety performance of the ward/department/service and staff through respectively local audit and performance achievement meetings for example.
Note: Detailed roles and responsibilities of Line Managers are outlined in local SSSS.
1A template SSSS and guidelines are available on the National Health and Safety Function here:
2See link on health and safety web-pages to latest Incident Management Policy
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
