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Job Summary
Nua Healthcare Services (Nua) is one of Ireland's leading Private Healthcare Providers, specialising in Residential and Supported Living Services, to both Children and Adults with a range of complex support needs.

Benefits of joining Nua Healthcare

• Company Pension
• Comprehensive Induction process
• Continuous Professional Development
• Fantastic development & career opportunities
• Life Assurance/Death-in-Service
• Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Education Assistance
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Bike to work Scheme.
• Refer/Retain a friend bonus.
• Discounts with Retailers - Nationwide

We are seeking applications from energetic and enthusiastic individuals to join our team for the above positions. The successful candidate will be afforded all necessary training and development in line with the role. Candidates must be highly motivated and creative, with a passion for engaging with patients on a daily basis. Candidates will contribute to enriching the lives of our patients

Job Objectives

The role of the Behavioural Specialist is to undertake Functional Assessments and develop Multi Element Behaviour Support Plans (MEBSP) to support individuals with their behaviour, teach new skills and improve overall quality of life. The role is also to promote Positive Behaviour Support across the organization through the quality checking and improvement planning of Personal Plans.

This Will Include The Following On a Day-to-day Basis

• Live our Mission, Vision and Values.
• Ensure that each Patient on Caseload has a MEBSP that is monitored and evaluated.
• Conduct a Functional Assessment for each patient that requires it.
• Devise (in collaboration with relevant others/ MDT) an Multi Element Behaviour support plan.
• Ensure that staff have an appropriate mechanism to monitor the implementation of the Behaviour support plan.
• Assist and collaborate with relevant others to integrate the MEBSP into the ICP if the individual no longer requires the framework of a MEBSP to support their behaviour.
• Review incidents of those on caseload on AIRS to ensure that they inform the Behaviour Support Plans and laisse with staff teams as appropriate.
• Ensure that all Behaviour Support Plans are of the highest quality and are compliant with all regulatory standards.
• To deliver training in relation to intervention strategies and monitoring methods
• To model intervention and support strategies with Patients.
• To ensure an ongoing focus on CPD in relation to professional accreditation and professional development.
• To attend Caseload Supervision with Behaviour Specialist Manager.
• To attend BCBA supervision as required.

Skills Requirement

Qualification

• Psychology Degree or equivalent
• MSc ABA or equivalent
• BCBA preferred but not essential

Knowledge

• Knowledge of standards and legislation relevant to the area.

Experience

• Three years minimum experience within a similar role or health / social care setting

Skills

• Strong leadership skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and judgement
• Making critical decisions and recommendations.
• Capable of working within a fast-paced and flexible team.
• Good listener and open to learning from others.
• Excellent organisational skills / self-motivation / self-starter.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and IT skills.
• Dedicated, reliable and flexible approach to work.
• Demonstrated history of caseload management.

Nua Healthcare Services (Nua) is one of Ireland's leading Private Healthcare Providers, specialising in Residential and Supported Living Services, to both Children and Adults with a range of complex support needs.

Benefits of joining Nua Healthcare

• Company Pension
• Comprehensive Induction process
• Continuous Professional Development
• Fantastic development & career opportunities
• Life Assurance/Death-in-Service
• Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Education Assistance
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Bike to work Scheme.
• Refer/Retain a friend bonus.
• Discounts with Retailers - Nationwide

We are seeking applications from energetic and enthusiastic individuals to join our team for the above positions. The successful candidate will be afforded all necessary training and development in line with the role. Candidates must be highly motivated and creative, with a passion for engaging with patients on a daily basis. Candidates will contribute to enriching the lives of our patients

The role of the Behavioural Specialist is to undertake Functional Assessments and develop Multi Element Behaviour Support Plans (MEBSP) to support individuals with their behaviour, teach new skills and improve overall quality of life. The role is also to promote Positive Behaviour Support across the organization through the quality checking and improvement planning of Personal Plans.

This will include the following on a day-to-day basis:

• Live our Mission, Vision and Values.
• Ensure that each Patient on Caseload has a MEBSP that is monitored and evaluated.
• Conduct a Functional Assessment for each patient that requires it.
• Devise (in collaboration with relevant others/ MDT) an Multi Element Behaviour support plan.
• Ensure that staff have an appropriate mechanism to monitor the implementation of the Behaviour support plan.
• Assist and collaborate with relevant others to integrate the MEBSP into the ICP if the individual no longer requires the framework of a MEBSP to support their behaviour.
• Review incidents of those on caseload on AIRS to ensure that they inform the Behaviour Support Plans and laisse with staff teams as appropriate.
• Ensure that all Behaviour Support Plans are of the highest quality and are compliant with all regulatory standards.
• To deliver training in relation to intervention strategies and monitoring methods
• To model intervention and support strategies with Patients.
• To ensure an ongoing focus on CPD in relation to professional accreditation and professional development.
• To attend Caseload Supervision with Behaviour Specialist Manager.
• To attend BCBA supervision as required.

Qualification:

• Psychology Degree or equivalent
• MSc ABA or equivalent
• BCBA preferred but not essential

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of standards and legislation relevant to the area.

Experience:

• Three years minimum experience within a similar role or health / social care setting

Skills:

• Strong leadership skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and judgement
• Making critical decisions and recommendations.
• Capable of working within a fast-paced and flexible team.
• Good listener and open to learning from others.
• Excellent organisational skills / self-motivation / self-starter.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and IT skills.
• Dedicated, reliable and flexible approach to work.
• Demonstrated history of caseload management.

About Direct Medics
This year, we're proud to celebrate our 25th anniversary, marking a quarter-century of placing healthcare professionals in locum roles across both the public and private sectors in the UK and Ireland. Our long-standing reputation speaks to the trust and reliability we've built within the healthcare sector.

Job Description
Direct Medics are working in partnership with a primary care centre based in Blackrock, to recruit an occupational therapist to provide community mental health occupational therapy services for adults.

Locum roles with Direct Medics are a great way of enhancing your earning potential as well as working with some of the most professional and successful teams in the country.

This is a temporary contract initially for 2-3 months, working 8am - 4pm.

Requirements

• CORU registered occupational therapist
• 3 years post qualification OT experience (including mental health experience)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Full driving license and access to a vehicle
• Right to live and work in Ireland

Benefits
Direct Medics is an approved framework supplier and offer our Allied Health Professionals market-leading benefits, which include the following services and are provided at no cost to our candidates:

• Assistance with Registration Fees*
• FREE Pre-employment Checks and Clearance*
• FREE Uniform*
• FREE Online Training*
• FREE Mandatory Skills Training*
• Excellent Referral Scheme*
• Weekly Payroll
• Flexible working hours, Part-time and Full-time roles available
• Dedicated team to help develop both you and your career

What We Offer

• Approved and Trusted Supplier: Placing healthcare professionals in locum roles across leading healthcare systems such as the NHS and HSE, covering a wide range of settings and specialties.
• Dedicated Recruitment Consultants: We provide one-to-one support from our recruitment specialists with in-depth local market knowledge.
• Comprehensive Compliance Assistance: Full guidance on documentation and ongoing regulatory requirements.
• FREE Accredited Training: Remain compliant and current with training delivered by our in-house experts.
• T&Cs Apply

This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patient care while working in a collaborative healthcare environment.

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About us
: St James's Hospital is Ireland's largest acute academic teaching hospital and is based in Dublin's south inner city. Our fundamental purpose is the delivery of health treatment, care and diagnosis as well as health promotion and preventative services at local, regional and national levels. Our academic partner is Trinity College Dublin.

Purpose of the role:
The role of the Staff Nurse is to promote mental health and well being through the adoption of the principles of recovery. The mental health nurse will assess, plan, implement and evaluate care to the highest professional and ethical standards.

Please review the attached Role Profile for a detailed description of the role, as well as a full list of all eligibility criteria, qualifications and / or experience required.

Also, please find our Online Application information guide attached, to help guide you through the application form if needed.

For informal enquiries:
Please contact Mairéad Kelly, Assistant Director of Nursing, Jonathan Swift Clinic, Psychiatry Department; Phone: ; E-mail:

A panel may be formed from which future vacancies will be filled.

St. James's Hospital is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

B
enefits of working at St. James's Hospital

Working and Living in Ireland

Competency Based Framework guide

Location
Cork

Expire Date

Salary
€32 - €62 per hour

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Emerald Nursing currently supply agency nurses to a variety of HSE and private acute hospitals, nursing homes, intellectual disability services, and mental health services across Ireland.

We are currently looking to recruit
Agency Psychiatric Nurses
to work with our healthcare clients in Cork.

Requirements

• Be registered with NMBI
• Have a minimum of 6 months Mental Health nursing experience in Ireland

Benefits

• Flexible hours and shift schedules to suit your lifestyle
• Competitive Pay rate
• Weekly Pay
• Block Bookings available
• Holiday Pay
• Sick Pay
• Bank Holiday Pay

If you wish to join us, then pleaseapply through this advert or contact Martin Fagan on

• Cork

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About us: St James's Hospital is Ireland's largest acute academic teaching hospital and is based in Dublin's south inner city. Our fundamental purpose is the delivery of health treatment, care and diagnosis as well as health promotion and preventative services at local, regional and national levels. Our academic partner is Trinity College Dublin.

Purpose of the role: The role of the Staff Nurse is to promote mental health and well being through the adoption of the principles of recovery. The mental health nurse will assess, plan, implement and evaluate care to the highest professional and ethical standards.

Please review the attached Role Profile for a detailed description of the role, as well as a full list of all eligibility criteria, qualifications and / or experience required.

Also, please find our Online Application information guide attached, to help guide you through the application form if needed.

For informal enquiries: Please contact Mairéad Kelly, Assistant Director of Nursing, Jonathan Swift Clinic, Psychiatry Department; Phone: ; E-mail:

A panel may be formed from which future vacancies will be filled.

St. James's Hospital is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Spectrum.Life is a whole-of-health digital partner that guides organisations and their people to thrive, delivering clinically backed digital health, mental health and wellbeing solutions.

Our HealthTech delivers digital transformation for Insurers, Educators and Employers through Co-creation or seamlessly integrated out-of-the-box solutions, that decrease digital fragmentation and engage, empower, and transform their people's lives

.

Established in 2018 by Stuart McGoldrick and Stephen Costello, Spectrum.Life provides services internationally to over 7.2m insurance members, 3,000 corporate clients, 60 universities and 650,000 university students. Spectrum.Life currently employs over 350 peopl

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Our vision is to change and save as many lives as possib

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Role Br**

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We are seeking an exceptional Clinical Lead to provide strategic and operational leadership across our psychology services. The postholder will be a Doctoral-level Clinical or Counselling Psychologist, accredited/chartered by the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI) or HCPC, with substantial clinical and leadership experience in adult, child, and/or young people's mental health serv

ices.This role combines clinical governance, supervision, and service leadership with a strong customer-facing focus, ensuring high-quality, evidence-based services that meet both client needs and organisational prior

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Responsibil**

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Clinical Leadership & Gov

• ernanceProvide strategic clinical leadership across psychology services, ensuring adherence to the highest professional sta
• ndards.Lead on the development, implementation, and monitoring of clinical governance frameworks, safeguarding practices, and quality sta
• ndards.Oversee service evaluation and clinical outcomes, embedding best practice and continuous improvement across

teams.Supervision & Workforce Deve

• lopmentAct as a clinical supervisor for psychologists, trainees, and other clinicians, ensuring robust support and professional devel
• opment.Provide leadership, mentorship, and guidance to psychology teams, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and reflective pr
• actice.Contribute to workforce planning, recruitment, and retention strategies for psychological se

rvices.Service Delivery & Inn

• ovationLead adult, child, and young people's mental health services in line with HSE and NHS sta
• ndards.Champion the use of evidence-based interventions and innovative models o
• f care.Ensure services are delivered in ways that are safe, effective, and client-c

entred.Customer & Stakeholder Eng

• agementAct as a key customer-facing clinical leader, presenting webinars, events, and clinical updates to external stakeh
• olders.Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, commissioners, and partners, ensuring services meet contractual and organisational obje
• ctives.Provide clinical expertise in business development, service design, and partnership w

**orking.

Requi**

• rements:

Doctoral-level qualification in Clinical or Counselling Ps
- ychology.PSI accredited/chartered and registered with BPS
- or HCPC.Substantial post-qualification experience, including at Senior Psychologist level or equivalent in the
- HSE/NHS.Demonstrated leadership in adult, children, or young people's mental health
- services.Proven track record of delivering high-quality clinical governance, risk management, and safe
- guarding.Experience of supervising clinical and counselling psych
- ologists.Evidence of service leadership with a focus on evaluation, outcomes, and continuous imp
- rovement.Excellent communication and presentation skills, with experience of delivering webinars, events, and customer-facing en
- gagement.Strong interpersonal and relationship managemen

t skills.

• Desirable:

Experience working across both public and independent secto
- r services.Published research or contributions to service evaluation and evidence-base
- d practice.Experience of contributing to service development at regional or nati

**onal level.

What are the benefits of working at SP**

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Full-time permanent contract at 20 h
- ours per weekCompetitive salary (Dependent on
- experience).25 days of annual l
- eave pro rata24/7 EAP and a wide range of health and wellb
- eing supportsExtensive list of employee perks
and benefits
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- cal services.Professional development, training, and leadership o
- pportunities.A collaborative, supportive tea
- m environmentLocation: This is a primarily remote role, giving you the flexibility to work from home. Please note, an occasional on-site presence in Dublin wil

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About Us: WHC Services is a leading provider of home care services committed to enhancing the quality of life for individuals in County Kerry. We take pride in delivering compassionate and personalized support to help our clients maintain independence and dignity in the comfort of their own homes.

We are currently seeking dedicated and compassionate individuals to join our team as Home Support Workers in Abbeydorney, Duagh, Listowel and surrounding areas for evening and weekend hours. As a Home Support Worker, you will play a crucial role in providing assistance to individuals who require support with daily activities, personal care, and companionship. This is a fulfilling opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of those in our community.

The successful candidate must:

• Be a reliable and dependable individual.
• Possess a valid and unblemished driver's license, with full access to a vehicle being a essential.
• Exhibit a caring and kind demeanor, embracing a person-centered approach when interacting with clients.
• Hold a QQI Level 5 qualification in Healthcare Support, Care Skills, Care of the Older Person or an equivalent qualification, or be open to working towards obtaining one with the support of WHC.
• Showcase effective communication and practical skills.
• While experience in a health or social care setting is desirable, it is not essential, as comprehensive training will be provided.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities of the role:

• Assist clients with activities of daily living, including personal care, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
• Provide companionship and emotional support to clients.
• Assist with light housekeeping tasks.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals and family members to ensure the well-being of clients.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of client care activities.

Below are some benefits that come with being apart of the WHC Services Team

• Attractive Hourly Rate
• Flexible Working Hours
• A Supportive Out-Of-Hours Support Team.
• Paid QQI
• Free Patient Moving and Handling Training For Staff
• Paid Mileage
• Paid Drive Time
• Referral Bonus
• Christmas Bonus
• Staff Nights Out
• Employee Assistance Programme

Campaign Reference Number & Job Title:
G10760 Radiation Oncology Patient Support Worker, Grade V, Galway University Hospitals / Grád V, Ospidéil na hOllscoile, Gaillimh

Grade Code:
0566

County:
Galway

Hse Area:
HSE West Saolta University Health Care Group

Staff Category:
Management/ Admin/ OoCIO

Contract Type:
Permanent, Whole Time

Internal/External:
Internal

Proposed Interview Dates:
Interviews will be held as soon as possible after closing date.

Candidates will normally be given at least one weeks' notice of interview. The timescale may be reduced in exceptional circumstances

Informal Enquiries:
We welcome enquiries about the role.

Contact Ms. Avril Kelly O'Halloran, Administration Manager, Radiation Oncology Centre, GUH – Tel: / Email: for further information about the role.

Contact the Recruitment Team GUH – for enquiries relating to the recruitment process.

Closing Date:
10:00am on Tuesday the 07th of October 2025.

Location of Post
There is currently one permanent & whole-time vacancy available in Radiation Oncology Department, Galway University Hospitals.

A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled.

Application Details