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Health Business Services, National Recruitment Service Email: [email protected]
Additional Campaign Information
HSE 2017 Post Registration Higher Diploma in Mental Health Nursing Programme
Campaign Ref: NRS04236
Dear Applicant,
Thank you for your interest in pursuing a career with the HSE.
This is some additional important information regarding this campaign. We strongly recommend that you read this document before applying for this campaign. Please note, in particular, the Terms and Conditions attached to this sponsorship programme. The purpose of this sponsorship programme is to meet future service requirements for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurses. The course commencement date is 16th January 2017. Successful applicants for sponsorship will be required to give a written undertaking that, following successful completion of the programme, he/she will immediately register as a Psychiatric Nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) and accept an initial assignment in their sponsoring area in a full time or part time/pro rata capacity, as a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse for a period of not less than 2 years from the date of registration with the NMBI. In this document we lay out the regulations by which the campaign will run. It outlines what we require from you and in what format we require it, it also explains what will happen after the interview process and how the panel will be managed.
This is to ensure that we have the same information from all candidates and that candidates are treated in the same manner.
1. Campaign Time Scales
The closing date for the HSE 2017 Post Registration Higher Diploma in Mental Health Nursing Programme is 12 noon, Friday 9th September 2016. You must submit the following documentation:
1. Completed Application Form 2. Completed Verification of Service Form(s) 3. English Language Requirement( if applicable) English language
DOCUMENTATION RECEIVED AFTER 12 noon, Friday 9th September 2016 WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
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2. How to apply for the HSE 2017 Post Registration Higher Diploma in Mental Health Nursing Programme
You must use the Application Form particular to this post. You can either download it as a Word document from: http://www.hse.ie/eng/staff/Jobs/Job_Search/Nursing/postreghdipmentalhealth/ and type in your details which you can email to [email protected] , or print it and fill in by hand and return by post to: Cathy Burnett National Recruitment Services, Health Business Services, 20-23 Merchants Quay, Dublin 8.
There is no need to sign e-mailed applications; we will request candidates to sign their application form at interview.
If you submit more than one application, the one we will accept is the last one received prior to the closing date and time.
We will not be able to process applications by CV or any other method.
Applications must be submitted as a Microsoft Word or PDF document format only. Applications stored on personal online storage sites, e.g. Onedrive, Cloud, Dropbox, Google Drive etc will not be accepted, applications submitted in other file formats e.g. Google Docs will not be accepted. Please pay particular attention to ensure that your application is attached as an attachment (not a link to an on line storage site e.g. Google Drive) when emailing your application.
Please ensure that you fully complete the qualifications and eligibility criteria sections of the Application Form. Please note that if you omit information in this section pertinent to the eligibility criteria you may be deemed ineligible and subsequently not called forward to interview. Full details of eligibility criteria are contained in the Job Specification and page 3 of this document Who should apply?.
This is a competency based application form. In order to consider your application, this section of the form must be fully completed. If you do not complete all questions, we will be unable to process your application. This means if you do not answer all of your competency questions in full your application will not be submitted for the ranking exercise and subsequent invitation to interview.
You must submit as part of your application:
Completed, signed / stamped Verification of Service Form(s)
English Language Requirements: Applicants, whose first language or primary language of expression is not English, must provide evidence that their English language ability meets the required standard for admission. The minimum required score is 6.0 on the IELTS assessment test with an average score of 6.5 over all components. (Please click English language for further information on the UCD English Language Requirements.
You can scan and email these documents to [email protected] along with your application form, or submit by post to: Cathy Burnett National Recruitment Services, Health Business Services, 20-23 Merchants Quay, Dublin 8 by 12 noon, Friday 9th September 2016.
Email applications will receive an automated response within 24 hours, which will let you know that we have received your email. Candidates please note the National Recruitment Services check eligibility after the closing date and time for the receipt of applications. This is due to the high
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volume of applications. The National Recruitment Services can only accept completed applications received by the closing date and time i.e. 12 noon, Friday 9th September 2016. Applications received after this time and date will not be accepted. This means that if your application is blank, incomplete, you have sent the wrong version of your application form, are missing competency questions, have no internet access or that you have not attached the requested relevant s documentation etc. your application will not be processed further. Please note that the National Recruitment Services will mainly contact you by mobile phone, and e-mail. Some communications are sent by post (e.g. invitations to interview, selection process results), therefore it is most important that both your mobile telephone number and email address are included in your application as well as a postal address. It is your responsibility to ensure you have access to your mobile voice mails, text messages and emails. This means that if you choose to use your work mobile and email addresses you may receive communications that have a time deadline requirement while working away or on leave. We recommend you use your personal mobile and email that you have regular access to.
3. Who should apply? Applicants who:
Are registered on the Register of Nurses maintained by Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) or entitled to be so registered
Have a minimum of 6 months post registration nursing experience within the past 3 years, (by closing date for receipt of completed applications, i.e. Friday 9th September 2016) working 39 hours per week, or its equivalence within the last 3 years if working less hours
Meet the entry requirements set by UCD: Applicants, whose first language or primary language of expression is not English, must provide evidence that their English language ability meets the required standard for admission. The minimum required score is 6.0 on the IELTS assessment test with an average score of 6.5 over all components. (Please click English language for further information on the UCD English Language Requirements.
4. Who cannot apply? Persons who are currently in receipt of a pension from any of the following superannuation schemes:
1. Local Government Superannuation Scheme (LGSS) 2. HSE Employee Superannuation Scheme 3. Voluntary Hospital's Superannuation Scheme (VHSS) (Officers or Non Officers Schemes) 4. Nominated Health Agencies Superannuation Scheme (NHASS)
(Please see Appendix 1 for further details)
Applications received from candidates who fall under the above categories will not be processed further in the selection process; this means that you will not be invited to interview. 5. Will I get a sponsorship place through this campaign?
The following hierarchy of criteria need to be considered in order for you to maximise your prospects of securing a sponsorship on the Student Mental Health Nursing Programme.
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• The first criterion in the allocation of sponsorships is the order of merit on the interview panel.
• The second most important criterion is the availability of a sponsorship place in the sponsoring area that you choose. You can identify a maximum of 8 mental health areas.
• If you are successful you will be offered a placement commencing with your highest preference.
• Where your highest preference is not available your next identified preference is offered where available.
• This process will be repeated until all your preferences are exhausted. Please note:
• In order to maximise your prospects of securing a sponsorship it is advisable to identify more than one sponsoring area. There is no guarantee that, should you be successful at interview, you will be offered a sponsorship
Residual panel:
• Where panelled candidates do not receive an offer of a sponsorship place they will be placed on a Residual Panel in order of merit.
• In the event that a candidate declines a sponsorship placement, an expression of interest will issue to all candidates on the Residual Panel. The person highest placed, who expresses an interest, will be offered the sponsorship placement.
• Original preferences are not considered at this stage. 6. Where are the sponsorship places located?
There are 40 sponsorship places available.
Mental Health Service Number of Sponsorships
North Dublin Mental Health Services 2
National Forensic Mental Health Service 4
Dublin South Central Mental Health Services 10
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), Linn Dara, Dublin South Central / Kildare
4
Dublin South East / Wicklow Mental Health Services 12
Dublin North City Mental Health Services 2
Kildare / West Wicklow Mental Health Services 4
St. Joseph’s MHID Services, Dublin North 2
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7. HSE / UCD Contact details
CONTACT DETAILS FOR AREA DIRECTORS OF NURSING MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Mental Health Service Area Director of Nursing Mental Health Services
Contact details
North Dublin Mental Health Services Caitriona McDonagh Telephone: 01-8836054; [email protected]
National Forensic Mental Health Service David Timmons Telephone 01-2157400; [email protected]
Dublin South Central Mental Health Services Oliver Claffey Telephone 0766955035; [email protected]
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), Linn Dara, Dublin South Central / Kildare
Martina McGuinness Telephone 0766956338; [email protected]
Dublin South East / Wicklow Mental Health Services
Cormac Walsh Cora McKenna
(Wicklow)
Telephone 01-2680357; [email protected] Telephone 01-2015111; [email protected]
Dublin North City Mental Health Services Sean Tone phone 0766958900; [email protected]
Kildare / West Wicklow Mental Health Services
Paul Brophy phone 045-849589; [email protected]
St. Joseph’s MHID Services, Dublin North Eileen Kelly phone 01-8836421; [email protected]
CONTACT DETAILS FOR UCD:
Dr Gabrielle O’Kelly, Programme Director, School Of Nursing, Midwifery & Health Systems, UCD Tel: 017166591 e-mail: [email protected]
8. Interview Locations
Interviews will be held in the National Recruitment Service (NRS) Offices, 20-23 Merchant’s Quay, Dublin 8.
Interviews will be held on the dates specified by the National Recruitment Service and no subsequent or alternative interview dates will be offered to candidates.
You will also be required to produce the following documentation prior to conducting your interview. Candidates who do not bring the required documentation listed below may not be admitted to interview.
Form of photographic identification i.e. driver’s licence, passport or student I.D. This identification will be checked and returned to you immediately on the day.
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Evidence of original and current Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) registration i.e. [provision of the candidate’s current Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) 2016 annual retention letter(formerly PIN card) is required].
Original marriage certificate if the name on the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) annual retention certificate is different
Original proof of registration from Nursing Board appropriate to the country from where you gained your post registration general nursing experience if other than Ireland.
For non EEA candidates only - Original Documentation showing you have permission to work and reside in the State, if applicable. (see appendix 4)
9. What is the selection process?
a) Only complete applications are included in the selection process.
b) Candidates who apply must be suitably qualified (see above “3. Who Should Apply?”).
c) Candidates must complete the competency based questions section of the application form. Those applicants who do not fully complete the “Competency Based Questions” section of the application form will not be processed further.
d) A shortlisting exercise may apply based on the information you provide in your application
form. This means that a shortlisting board comprised of Area Directors/ Assistant Directors of Nursing, Mental Health Services will shortlist applicants based on information put forward in the Competency Based Questions of their application form. Please note the criteria for shortlisting is based on the requirements of the post as outlined in the eligibility criteria, 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 (interview).
e) Those successful at the shortlisting stage will be placed on an order of merit and may be
called to interview in ‘bands’. This means that competency-based interviews may be held on a phased basis, inviting candidates to interview based on their placement in the shortlisting exercise. This means that all candidates shortlisted may not be called to interview.
f) Candidates must meet the entry requirements set by UCD (please refer to eligibility critera
on the job specification).
g) Appointments will be subject to satisfactory references, Garda/Security clearance, medicals and other clearance requirements. On receipt of all satisfactory clearances, candidates will be issued with a Sponsorship Agreement which must be signed prior to commencing the course (see Appendix 2).
10. Formation of Panels
Marking System Candidates are given marks for skill areas during the interview. These elements are clearly indicated in the Application Form and Competency Based Questions.
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Where two or more candidates score the same marks, a further ranking process will apply. A previously agreed skill area of the interview will be chosen to further rank successful candidates e.g. Karen and Mary are both successful at interview. They both score 121 at interview, which would place them at joint number 3 on the panel. If Professional Knowledge has been the secondary ranking chosen then the candidate who has scored highest in this area will be ranked highest. Karen scored 19 in the Professional Knowledge element and Mary scored 18. Karen will be number 3 a. on the panel and Mary will be number 3 b. on the panel. Where candidates have the same mark on the secondary ranking, an additional ranking will be applied and so forth.
What is a panel? A panel is a list of candidates successful at interview placed in order of merit. Candidates are awarded a mark during the interview process and the candidate who scores the highest mark is placed first on the panel.
Residual panel:
• Where panelled candidates do not receive an offer of a sponsorship place they will be placed on a Residual Panel in order of merit.
• In the event that a candidate declines a sponsorship placement, an expression of interest will issue to all candidates on the Residual Panel. The person highest placed, who expresses an interest, will be offered the sponsorship placement.
• Original preferences are not considered at this stage.
11. Acceptance / Refusal of Sponsorship Offers
The National Recruitment Service will require that you include in your application form your:
mobile telephone number
e-mail address These are the communication channels which we will use to contact you. If you change your e-mail address or mobile telephone number it is your responsibility to inform the National Recruitment Service. It is your responsibility to ensure you have access to your mobile voice mails, text messages and emails. This means that if you choose to use your work mobile and work email address you may receive communications that have a time deadline requirement while working away or on leave. Should you be offered a sponsorship placement:
o You will be notified of your sponsorship placement offer by the National Recruitment Services (NRS) via text message and email.
o You will have 48 hours in which to accept a sponsorship offer. o You will receive one offer only. o Please note: If you decline this offer you will be removed from the panel, i.e. you
will not receive another offer.
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Should there be subsequent rounds of offers (to the residual panel) the timeframes for accepting sponsorship offers may be shorter and will be clearly indicated at offer stage.
Please note that the option to defer sponsorship is not available. It is the successful candidates' responsibility to ensure that all relevant immunisations are up to date prior to the commencement of the programme. UCD will advise on specific requirements on acceptance of the programme place. Please note that clinical placements may be delayed significantly if immunisations are not current.
12. Police Clearances from Abroad
It is the responsibility of the candidate to obtain police clearances for all jurisdictions in which they have lived and worked in excess of six months consecutively outside the Republic of Ireland. In the absence of these clearances, you may remain dormant on panels and may not be offered a sponsorship place. Therefore, we advise you to commence the processing of your police clearances from abroad immediately to ensure your availability to commence in the sponsorship programme if you are offered a placement. Please see Appendix 3 which will provide additional information.
13. What happens at the end of my sponsorship? The sponsoring mental health service will offer sponsorship and permanent employment on qualification and registration with Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) as a Psychiatric Nurse, for nurses who successfully complete the Post Registration Higher Diploma in Mental Health Nursing Programme. In return for sponsorship successful candidates must commit to a one year college / clinical placement and must commit to an initial assignment in their sponsoring mental health service in a full time or part time/pro rata capacity as a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse for a period of not less than 2 years from the date of registration with NMBI. The salary applied will be that of a Registered Psychiatric/Mental Health Staff Nurse Grade. Such salary will be calculated in line with the approved current Department of Health salary scales – €27,843 to €44,086 (LSI) and will take into consideration for incremental credit purposes previous approved nursing service only.
Should the Student hold a permanent post within the public health service he/she will retain the permanent status of their substantive post while training as a student Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse. On successful completion of the programme, any entitlement to return to their previous substantive post within the public health service shall cease.
If the sponsored candidate ceases employment or does not complete the programme he/she will be required to repay both the tuition fee and the portion of the salary received during the theory element of the programme. Such repayments shall be made to the HSE. Failure to complete no less than 2 years as a full-time- or pro-rata/part time Psychiatric/ Mental Health Nurse in the sponsoring area, on successful completion of the course, will result in the Student being liable to re-imburse the HSE with the cost of the course fee and
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the value of the salary received by the student during the theory element of the programme. Please see (Appendix 2).
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Appendix 1
Candidates who CANNOT APPLY Applications received from candidates who fall under the below categories will not be processed further in the selection process; this means that you will not be invited to interview. Persons in receipt of a pension from specified Superannuation Schemes The HSE has implemented a policy which prohibits the rehire of retired members of HSE staff in all grades. You will not be eligible to compete for posts to be filled in this campaign if you have previously worked for the HSE/former Health Boards and are now in receipt of a pension awarded under the terms of one of the following Pension Schemes:
1. Local Government Superannuation Scheme (LGSS) 2. HSE Employee Superannuation Scheme 3. Voluntary Hospital's Superannuation Scheme (VHSS) (Officers or Non Officers Schemes) 4. Nominated Health Agencies Superannuation Scheme (NHASS).
Prospective candidates must satisfy themselves as to their eligibility to be employed by the Health Service Executive before applying/competing for posts to be filled through this recruitment campaign. Former Health Service and public sector employees must ensure that they adhere to their contractual obligations where they have previously availed of the Incentivised Scheme of Early Retirement (ISER), 2010 Voluntary Early Retirement Scheme (VER) or 2010 Voluntary Redundancy Scheme (VRS). .
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Appendix 2
HSE 2017 Post Registration Higher Diploma in Mental Health Nursing Programme AGREEMENT made BETWEEN XXXXX named HSE Service Area [hereinafter called ‘The Sponsoring Area] and Name of student xxxxxxxxxx [hereinafter called ‘the Student’]. WHEREAS:
A. The Student is undertaking a Post Registration Higher Diploma in Mental Health Nursing Programme at University College Dublin (UCD) [hereinafter called ‘the Course’]. The Sponsoring Area is in a position to appoint the Student in a temporary capacity as a student Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse attached to UCD and the Sponsoring Area. Should the Student hold a permanent post within the public health service he/she will retain the permanent status of their substantive post while training as a student Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse. On successful completion of the programme, any entitlement to return to their previous substantive post within the public health service shall cease.
B. The Sponsoring Area, as part of its commitment to the provision of sponsorship to the Student, will pay a salary in line with the students existing basic salary (Department of Health salary scales apply), excluding allowances, overtime, etc., to include incremental credit progression where applicable. Salary payment will be made by electronic transfers. The student will be required to supply bank details, etc. on the form provided at contracting stage and return to National Recruitment Services.
C. In return for the sponsorship received, the Student agrees and undertakes, at the
successful conclusion of the Course, to register as a Psychiatric Nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) and to accept an initial assignment as a full-time or part time/pro rata Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse for a period of not less than 2 years from the date of registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland. This initial 2 year assignment must be undertaken in the sponsoring area.
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In consideration of the provision of the sponsorship set out it is now agreed between the parties as follows:
1. OBLIGATIONS OF THE SPONSORING AREA
(a) The Sponsoring Area service will, subject to the compliance of the Student with the terms of this agreement, sponsor the Student at the appropriate rate above while studying for the Post Registration Higher Diploma in Mental Health Nursing Programme.
(b) The Sponsoring Area will also pay such course fees levied by the College in respect of the Student’s attendance at the course.
(c) The Sponsoring Area will provide clinical placements in accordance with the
requirements of the course.
(d) The Sponsoring Area reserves the right to contact the College regarding the Student’s attendance record and performance on an ongoing basis.
2. OBLIGATIONS OF THE STUDENT:
(a) The Student will attend the course in full with proper diligence and will undergo such examinations and tests as may be prescribed in or required by the training syllabus with a view to qualifying as a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse.
(b) The Student will be required to provide the Sponsoring Area with a copy of his/her
examination results at the end of the academic year.
(c) If the sponsored candidate ceases employment or does not complete the programme he/she will be required to repay both the tuition fee and the portion of the salary received during the theory element of the programme. Such repayments shall be made to the HSE.
(d) Upon successful completion of the Course, the Student hereby undertakes to immediately register as a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) and accept an initial assignment in their sponsoring area in full time or part time/pro rata capacity, as a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse for a period of not less than 2 years from the date of registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI). The salary applied will be that of a Registered Psychiatric/Mental Health Staff Nurse Grade. Such salary will be calculated in line with the approved current Department of Health salary scales: (as at 01/01/16) €28,122 – €30,067 – €31,246 – €32,448 – €33,707 – €34,891 – €36,129 – €37,091 – €38,142 – €39,505 – €40,845 – €42,754 – €44,086 LSI (pro rata) and will take into consideration for incremental credit purposes previous approved nursing service only.
(e) The Student acknowledges that failure to complete no less than 2 years as a full-time- or pro-rata/part time Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse in the sponsoring area, on successful completion of the course, will result in the Student re-imbursing the HSE with the cost of the course fee and the value of the salary received by the student
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during the theory element of the programme. If monies are not received debt recovery proceedings may be initiated against the Student.
(f) A Student failing to obtain the Post Registration Higher Diploma in Mental Health
Nursing qualification on completion of the course will, at the discretion of the Sponsoring Area, be retained on probation to afford him/her one further opportunity of securing the qualification at repeat examination but in any event no later than the next available examination date as specified by UCD. No funding will be provided for repeat tuition or examination fees; such costs must be borne by the student concerned. Repeat exam students will be required to revert to their Sponsoring Area and undertake such duties as required by their Sponsoring Area. During this repeat period the student will be remunerated on their existing salary. In the event of failure to secure the qualification, assignment as a Psychiatric / Mental Health Nurse will not be ratified.
(g) A Student absenting him/herself, and/or failing to complete the course due to
unforeseen or exceptional circumstances, may be facilitated at the discretion of the Sponsoring Area and UCD to complete the course and examinations in such manner as specified by UCD.
(h) All other and additional costs, charges and expenses, including travel expenses,
incurred by the Student undertaking the course will be discharged by the Student at his/her own expense. The exception to this requirement relates to the period where the Student undertakes travel as part of their clinical placement role. The Student will be paid in accordance with Health Service Executive (HSE) Travel & Subsistence rates subject to submission of a current and valid insurance policy and indemnification of the HSE in respect of such travel.
(i) The student will be obliged to undertake their clinical placements as specified by their
Sponsoring Area. 3. HSE EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS
(a) Any offer of employment within the Health Service Executive is subject to Garda
Clearance, Occupational Health Assessment, References and validation of registration as a Registered Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse by the NMBI.
(b) Annual Leave Entitlement:
Students will be entitled to a total of 24 (twenty four) days annual leave in respect of the calendar year starting on the first day the course commences (e.g. the UCD course commences on 16th January 2017, the annual leave year will run from 16th January 2017 to 16th January 2018). All annual leave must be taken over this 12 month period. Annual leave may only be taken outside of academic semesters and in accordance with service need.
(c) Sick Leave Entitlement:
Sick Leave entitlement will be in line with the HSE Sick Leave Policy and National Attendance Guidelines. Any clinical placement or academic time to be made up resulting from sick leave or any certified/approved absence will be a matter for decision by the College and the Sponsoring Area. It is the responsibility of the student to inform Mental Health Nursing management in the sponsoring area of any absences.
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(d) Salary and duties applicable in period between completion of the Post Registration
Higher Diploma in Mental Health Nursing Programme and registration as Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse by NMBI: The employment of the nurse during the period between completion of the course and before validated registration as a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse by the NMBI will be remunerated at the salary scale applicable while on the programme. The duties assigned in respect of such employment will be at the discretion of the Area Directors of Nursing Mental Health Services. Course commencement date is 16th January 2017
Please refer to the terms and conditions of HSE employment. For further information please visit www.hse.ie
I hereby accept my place on the HSE 2017 Post Registration Higher Diploma in Mental Health Nursing Programme.
I have read and understand the Terms and Conditions under which I am accepting the sponsorship place above.
Signed: ________________________________ Date: ___________________ (Student) Address: ________________________________________________________________ Signed: ________________________________ Date: ____________________ On behalf of Sponsoring Area
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Appendix 3
Applicants who have resided overseas for a period of 6 months or more (consecutively) Candidates please do not send us your overseas clearance or any other documentation unless we request it from you. Candidates who received job offers will be given a timeframe in which to produce the required documentation otherwise the job offer will be withdrawn.
If you have resided in countries outside of the Republic of Ireland for a period of 6 months or more, it will be mandatory for you to furnish this department with a Police Clearance Certificate from those countries stating that you have no convictions recorded against you while residing there. You will need to provide a separate Police Clearance Certificate for each country you have resided in. Note: Candidates who studied outside of Ireland e.g. in the UK, please pay particular attention to this. You will require UK disclosure to cover the entire period you were in the UK. Clearance must be dated after you left the UK.
The following websites may be of assistance to you in this regard: United Kingdom London: http://content.met.police.uk/Site/infomationaboutyourself Metropolitan Police Service - Your right to information www.disclosurescotland.co.uk http://www.south-wales.police.uk/more-about-us/your-right-to-information/data-protection/ www.north-wales.police.uk The http://www.police.uk/forces/ website will provide you with a link to each police force site in the UK. Click on the relevant force covering the area where you resided. A search under Data Protection or Data Access Request or Subject Access Request will bring you to the relevant section of that Police Forces website. https://www.gov.uk/browse/working/finding-job (This website will provide you with a list of registered agencies to contact in the UK who may process your request for UK clearance with the Criminal Records Bureau). Australia www.afp.gov.au This website will provide you with information on obtaining a national police clearance certificate for Australia New Zealand www.courts.govt.nz This website will provide you with information on obtaining police clearance in New Zealand. United States of America Please note that valid Security/Overseas Clearance from the USA must be obtained from the FBI only, http://travel.state.gov/travel/tips/emergencies/emergencies_1201.html
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FBI Clearance is valid for all of the United States and convictions / remarks occurring anywhere in the United States would be noted. Individual US State Clearance (e.g., New York State Clearance) is not acceptable as it is valid for that State alone and convictions / remarks occurring in other States may or may not be noted.
Other Countries For other countries not listed above you may find it helpful to contact the relevant embassies who could provide you with information on seeking Police Clearance. Candidates please do not send us your overseas clearance or any other documentation unless we request it from you. Candidates who receive job offers will have 5 working days in which to produce the required documentation; otherwise the job offer will be withdrawn. When requested, a copy of your overseas Clearance will be retained on file and the original returned to you by post. Note: Any costs incurred in this process will be borne by the candidate.
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Appendix 4
EEA Nationals (definition) *EEA nationals who do not require work permits are nationals of the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Bulgaria and Romania. *Although Switzerland is not a member of the EU or the EEA, Swiss nationals do not require employment permits to work in Ireland. This is in accordance with the terms of the European Communities and Swiss Confederation Act, 2001, which came into operation on 1 June, 2002 (ii) NON-EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AREA APPLICANTS WHO RESIDE WITHIN THE STATE In order that we can process your application it will be necessary for you to submit the following scanned documentation: A scanned copy of your passport showing your identification i.e. the first page of your passport showing your photograph and personal details and current immigration stamp showing you have permission to be in this State. And A scanned copy of your current Certificate of Registration (GNIB card) showing Stamp 1, Stamp 4/ 4EUfam, Stamp 5 Or A scanned copy of your current Certificate of Registration (GNIB card) showing Stamp 3 and scanned copies of the following:
Marriage/Civil Partnership Certificate And
Spouse’s passport showing their identification and current immigration stamp and their current GNIB card showing Stamp 1, 4 or 5
Or
If your spouse holds a Stamp 2 for the purposes of PhD study, please include a copy of their passport showing their identification and current immigration stamp and their current GNIB card showing Stamp 2 and documentary evidence from the relevant educational institution showing that they are a PhD student.
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Applications that are not accompanied by the above documents where necessary will be considered incomplete and will not be processed any further. This means that your application will not be submitted for the ranking exercise and subsequent invitation to interview. For more details on EEA countries please see visit the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation website www.djei.ie Please note: The HSE welcomes applications from suitably qualified Non-EEA Nationals that have refugee status. We would be grateful if such applicants would provide documentary evidence confirming their status.
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Appendix 5
Staff Nurse (Mental Health)
Job Specification & Terms and Conditions
Job Title and Grade
Staff Nurse (Mental Health) (Grade Code 2674)
Reporting Relationship
Clinical Nurse Manager 2 or designated Officer. Responsible to Director of Nursing or designated Officer.
Purpose of the Post
The Staff Nurse (Mental Health) will assess, plan, implement and evaluate care to the highest professional and ethical standards within the model of nursing care practiced in that care setting.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES Under the direction of the Clinical Nurse Manager, the Staff Nurse will: Practice Nursing according to:
the Professional Code of Practice as laid down by the Nursing Board (An Bord Altranais).
Professional Clinical Guidelines
national and regional Health Service Executive (HSE) guidelines
Local policies, protocols and guidelines
Current legislation as it applies to the role
Implement the care philosophy, objectives and goals of their unit / department / organisation to deliver appropriate high quality service user care
Follow appropriate lines of authority within the Nurse Management structure
Participate as an inter-disciplinary team member in all aspects of service user care
Demonstrate a high degree of motivation and assume responsibility for their own professional development and contribute to the development of others.
Promote good interpersonal relationships with service users, their family / social network supports and the interdisciplinary care team in accordance with ethical standards.
Demonstrate flexibility by assisting in other areas of the service as required
Participate in regular performance / clinical reviews with their line manager, identifying key performance objectives and appropriate plans / measures to achieve areas for improvement and appropriate plans / measures to achieve them in a supportive environment.
Respect and maintain the privacy, dignity and confidentiality of the patient / client, in relation to all hospital activities.
Professional Expectations: The nurse must comply with the Code of Professional Conduct as laid down by the Nursing Board (An Bórd Altranais). The nursing
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profession demands a high standard of professional behaviour from its members and each registered nurse is accountable for his or her practice. The nurse must work within his / her scope of practice and must take measures to develop and maintain the competence necessary for professional practice. The nurse must be aware of ethical policies and procedures which pertain to his/her area of practice. Patient / client confidentiality must be maintained at all times.
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 and comply with associated HSE protocols for implementing and maintaining these standards.
CLINICAL ROLE The Staff Nurse will: Manage the nursing care of a caseload of patients as required
Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised patient / client care programmes within an agreed framework, in accordance with best practice at all stages of the process.
Ensure clinical risk assessments are completed as required
Collaborate with the patient / client, their family and the inter-disciplinary team to facilitate the development and review of an appropriate care plan / discharge plan to ensure continuity of care.
Participate in ward meetings
Observe, report and take appropriate action on any matter which may be detrimental to patient / client care or well being or inhibit the efficient operation of the centre, unit or assignment.
Act as an advocate for patients / service users as required, and provide relevant information on advocacy support.
Maintain appropriate and accurate written records and reports regarding patient / client care in accordance with the Nursing Board (An Bórd Altranais) guidelines, mental health legislation and legal requirements.
Participate in innovation and change in the approach to patient/client care delivery, and contribute to service planning process, based on best practice and under the direction of nursing management, particularly in relation to new research findings and advances in treatment.
Ensure that current legal requirements for the safe administration and storage of medicines are adhered to in accordance with best practice.
Have a sound knowledge of clinical standards and participate in patient / client care audits.
Ensure that nursing care is carried out, using evidence based approach, to a high standard in a safe environment maintaining the confidentiality and dignity of the patient / client at all times.
Promote a positive health concept with patients and colleagues and contribute to the health promotion initiatives with the Health Service Executive.
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To participate in assisted admissions / escorts as required
MANAGEMENT The Staff Nurse will: Be required to take management responsibility for the ward / unit in the absence
of the Clinical Nurse Manager.
Be responsible in conjunction with the Clinical Nurse Manager for the efficient co-ordination and control of administrative procedures within the identified area.
Submit reports as necessary and as requested in the operation of the service
Ensure compliance with health and safety, infection control and risk management procedures and participate in their development, comply with statutory obligations.
Supervise the work of other grades of staff within the remit of their role
Accurately record and report all complaints to appropriate personnel according to local service policy.
EDUCATION Under the direction and supervision of the Clinical Nurse Manager, the Staff Nurse will: Participate in the planning and implementation of orientation and teaching
programmes both for students and other health care staff in the clinical setting.
Act as a mentor, preceptor or clinical assessor for staff in the clinical environment
Participate in the induction of new staff in the clinical area
Participate in training as required to meet the ongoing needs for the care of the patient in order to comply with standards of care.
Take responsibility for own learning and development needs and actively contribute to the learning and development of the interdisciplinary team.
May be assigned to hospital and / or community based duties as required to meet the needs of the service.
The above Job Specification is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him / her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office.
Eligibility Criteria Qualifications and/ or experience
Candidates must on the latest date for receipt of application: Be registered in the Psychiatric Division of the Register of Nurses kept by Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann (Nursing Midwifery Board of Ireland) or be entitled to be so registered
And
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Have the clinical and administrative capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role 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. Character Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character Age Age restrictions shall only apply to a candidate where he/she is not classified as a new entrant (within the meaning of the Public Service Superannuation Act, 2004). A candidate who is not classified as a new entrant must be under 65 years of age. Please note that appointment to and continuation in posts that require statutory registration is dependent upon the post holder maintaining annual registration in the relevant division of the register maintained by Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann (Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland)
Other requirements to the post
Will be indicated at expression of interest stage if applicable e.g. access to transport etc
Skills, competencies and/or knowledge
Demonstrate sufficient clinical knowledge, clinical reasoning skills and evidence based practice to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the role.
Practices nursing care safely and effectively, fulfilling her / his professional responsibility within her / his scope of practice.
Practices in accordance with legislation affecting nursing practice
Demonstrates the ability to plan and organise effectively
Demonstrate the ability to build and maintain relationships including the ability to work effectively as part of a multi disciplinary team.
Demonstrate a commitment to providing a quality service
Demonstrates effective analytical, problem solving and decision making skills
Demonstrates excellent communication skills, including sufficient command of the English language so as to effectively carry out the duties and responsibilities of the role.
Demonstrate evidence of ability to empathise with and treat patients, relatives and colleagues with dignity and respect.
Demonstrate a commitment to continuing professional development
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Demonstrate an awareness of developments within the HSE
Demonstrate knowledge of the HSE Transformation Programme
Demonstrate a willingness to engage and develop IT skills relevant to the role
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 The HSE 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 HSE’s 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 www.hse.ie/eng/staff/jobs in the document posted with each vacancy entitled “Code of Practice, Information for Candidates” or on www.cpsa.ie.
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 specification 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.
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Staff Nurse (Mental Health) Terms and Conditions of Employment
Tenure The appointments are permanent/temporary and whole time/part-time. The post is pensionable. A panel may be created from which permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part time duration will 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 Appointment) Act 2004.
Remuneration
The Salary Scale (as at 01/01/16) for the post is: €28,122 – €30,067 – €31,246 – €32,448 – €33,707 – €34,891 – €36,129 – €37,091 – €38,142 – €39,505 – €40,845 – €42,754 – €44,086 LSI (pro rata)
Working Week
The standard working week applying to the post will be confirmed at Job Offer stage. 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 is to be confirmed at Job Offer stage
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
Probation Every appointment of a person who is not already an 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 Persons Reporting Child Abuse Act 1998
This post is one of those designated in accordance with Section 2 of the Protection of Persons Reporting Child Abuse Act, 1998. You will remain a designated officer for the duration of your appointment in this post or for the duration of your appointment to such other post as is included in the categories specified in the Ministerial Direction. Such officers will, on receiving a report of child abuse, formally notify the Senior Social Worker in the community care area in which the child is living.
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.
