Practice Nurse (Part-Time 50%)

The College Health Service, at Trinity College, Dublin, seeks to appoint a Practice Nurse to work as part of a multidisciplinary team of GP’s, Practice Nurses, Physiotherapist, Psychiatrist, Psychiatric Nurse, the College Health Promotion Officer, and an Administrative Team providing primary health care to the University community.

The Service is based on the main Trinity Campus and has recently moved to a new modern, purpose-built premises at Printing House Square, Trinity College. Almost all Practice Nursing work is carried out at Printing House Square, but the successful candidate may see patients at other locations within and without Trinity as required by the Director.

The College Health Service was founded in 1965. It aims to take a holistic approach to Student Health and in addition to providing on campus, primary health care for all students, it focuses on the psychological and occupational aspects of Student Health and Health Education.

The service delivers care through a combination of fixed appointment and open access surgeries as well as telephone, video or online consultations. In addition, the Service also runs specific clinics in the areas of Sexual Health, including Cervical Smears, Contraception, Eating Disorders, Travel Health, Occupational Medicine, including Vaccination Programmes, Minor Surgery, ADHD, and Psychiatry.

The Practice Nurses report to the Medical Director. Please note that Garda Vetting will be sought in respect of individuals who come under consideration for a post.

Post Summary**-** 036432 - Practice Nurse (Part-Time 50%)

Post status: Permanent Contract

Hours of Post: 17.5 hours (0.5 FTE)

Salary: This appointment will be made on the Administrative 2 Salary Scale (€53,035 - €62,316) pro rata per annum at a point in line with current Government pay policy. monthly/weekly payscales. (tcd.ie)

How to apply:

In order to assist the selection process, applicants should submit a Curriculum Vitae and a Cover Letter (1x A4 page) that specifically address the following points in their application.

Applicants should clearly address their experience and how they obtained their knowledge in their application.

Illustrate, through past example, their ability to work on their own initiative and resolve problems.

Applicants who do not address the application requirements above in their cover letter will not be considered at the short list stage. Applications must be submitted by the closing date specified through eRecruitment. Any Applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system.

Please see the Job Description below for this position.

Informal enquiries about this post should be made to Hiring Manager Dr David Mc Grath, E: [email protected]

Application queries about this post, please email the Recruitment Partner at E; [email protected] and include the Competition ID number in the subject heading.

At Trinity, we are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Trinity welcomes applications from all individuals, including those applicants with disabilities, those who may have had non-traditional career paths, those who have taken time out for reasons including family or caring responsibilities. We also welcome international applicants including those whom have been displaced due to war.

We are ranked 3rd in the world for gender equality (Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2020) and we hold an Athena SWAN Bronze award, recognising our work to advance gender equality. The University is actively pursuing a Silver level award, which it has committed to achieving by 2025. Trinity is committed to supporting the work-life balance and to creating a family-friendly working environment.