Candidate Advanced Practice RadiographerMRHP Midland Regional Hospital PortlaoiseLocation of Post:Midland Regional Hospital PortlaoiseThere is currently onepermanent,whole-timeCandidate Advanced Practice Radiographer vacancy available in the Radiology Department at the Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise.A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for a Candidate Advanced Practice Radiographer from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full-time or part-time duration may be filled.Informal Enquiries:We welcome enquiries about the role, please contact the following for further information about the role:Johanna KellyRadiography Service Manager IMidland Regional Hospital PortlaoiseEmail:HR Point of Contact:The HSE Dublin and Midlands is committed to providing information and services which are accessible to all, if you require accessibility assistance throughout any stage of the recruitment process, please contact:Jemima BambokaHR Recruitment OfficerHSE Dublin and MidlandsEmail:Tel: Purpose of the Post:To develop clinical leadership and advanced practice radiography service in sonography.To support timely and efficient ultrasound examinations of the highest quality for all referring departments. e.g. General practitioners, surgical, medical and A&E through developing competency, skills and knowledge through academic, practical learning and supervision to reach the standards for Advanced Practice as set out in the HSE HSCP Advanced Practice Framework.Develop competency in vetting request forms in order to prioritise patients.To develop competence leading to being accountable for own professional actions and work within codes of practice and professional guidelines.Eligibility Criteria, Qualifications and / or Experience:Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc.Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition have the following: -Be registered, or be eligible for registration, on the Radiographers Division of the Radiographers Register maintained by the Radiographers Registration Board at CORU.AND(ii) Have not less than 6 years' full-time (or an aggregate of 6 years' full-time) post qualification clinical experience.AND(iii) Have a minimum 3 years' experience in Ultrasound.AND(iv) Hold a QQI Level 9 qualification in Ultrasound.ANDCandidates must have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability, leadership and professional ability) for the proper discharge of duties of the office.ANDCandidates must provide proof of Statutory Registration on the Radiographers Division of the Radiographers Register maintained by the Radiographers Registration Board at CORU before a contract of employment can be issued.Annual RegistrationOn appointment practitioners must maintain annual registration on the Radiographers Division of the Radiographers Register maintained by the Radiographers Registration Board at CORU.AND(ii) Practitioners must confirm annual registration with CORU to the HSE by way of the annual Patient Safety Assurance Certificate (PSAC).HealthCandidates 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.CharacterCandidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character.Post Specific Requirements:Provide evidence of commitment to engaging in learning to support the development of competency and core capabilities in the four pillars of advanced practice as perHSCP Advanced Practice Framework(2023) regarding candidate and Advanced Practice HSCP roles:Clinical Practice,(ii) Leadership and Management,(iii) Education and Facilitation of Clinical Learning, and(iv) Evidence, Research and Development.ANDLeads to the demonstration of competence and capability relevant to scope of practice and role.