Research and Policy Executive – Permanent – Mental Health Commission
Osborne are delighted to be partnering with the Mental Health Commission in the recruitment of a Research and Policy Executive on a full-time, permanent basis.
For details of this position and information on how to apply please see details below:
How to apply:
To apply for this role candidates must submit the relevant, signed and completed application form to [email protected]
You can find the information booklet and application form at https://osborne.ie/mhc-employment-opportunities/
**CV’s will not be accepted as an application**
The Organisation
The MHC is an independent statutory body established in April 2002 under the provisions of the Mental Health Acts 2001-2018 (“the 2001 Act”). The principal functions of the MHC, as specified in the 2001 Act, are to promote, encourage and foster the establishment and maintenance of high standards and good practices in the delivery of mental health services and to take all reasonable steps to protect the interests of persons detained in approved centres. The MHC is also empowered to undertake such activities, as it deems appropriate to foster and promote these standards and practices.
The Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) Act 2015 (“the 2015 Act”) provides for the establishment of the Decision Support Service (“the DSS”) within the MHC to support decision-making by and for adults with capacity difficulties and to regulate individuals who are providing support to people with capacity difficulties. The 2015 Act reforms Ireland’s capacity legislation which has been in place since the 19th century. It establishes a modern statutory framework to support decision-making by adults who have difficulty in making decisions without help.
Please note that all reference to the Mental Health Commission include the Decision Support Service.
The Role
The Research and Policy Executive will be responsible for supporting the Director of Regulation and the Head of Regulatory Practice and Standards in the production of a range of guidance documents for those providing and working in mental health services in Ireland.
The development of high-quality standards is a critical component of the MHC’s aim to drive improvement in mental health services. A successful candidate will also support the development of internal policy framework documents aimed to ensure a consistent approach to regulatory practice.
Key Responsibilities:
- Achieving defined business plan objectives for standards development.
- Researching national/international evidence and best practice related to mental health services.
- Coordinating and managing advisory groups, working groups, and public consultation.
- Analysing and building in the stakeholders’ feedback and best practice evidence.
- Preparing drafts and incorporating feedback from SLT/Management.
- Producing written reports and presentations as required.
- Compiling and presenting reports and updates for management and the Commission.
- Revising existing guidance documents, standards, policies, and procedures.
- Attending and contributing to all relevant meetings as appropriate to the role.
- Collaborating with external stakeholders, contractors, and partners.
- Undertaking other duties and responsibilities as may be determined by the Director of Regulation or Head of Regulatory Practice and Standards to support the implementation of the Commission’s business plan.
Essential Requirements:
The candidate must possess, by the closing date, the following:
- Educated to Honours Bachelor Degree Level (NFQ Level 8 on the Irish National Framework of Qualifications).
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role involving development and production of rules, regulations, guidance documents or standards.
- The requisite competencies to carry out the role as outlined below.
Please find the information booklet pertaining to the position and a link to the relevant application form at https://osborne.ie/mhc-employment-opportunities/
All interested parties must complete the relevant application form and submit to [email protected]. Only candidates who complete the application forms will be considered within the remit of this competition.
Closing Dates
Research and Policy Executive Deadline for application: Please note latest receipt for applications is strictly Monday 29th July at 12pm GMT. Incomplete applications, postal applications or CV’s will not be accepted. Any applications received after the closing date and time will not be considered.
An acknowledgement email will be issued for all applications received. If you do not receive acknowledgement of your application within two working days of submission, please contact Teri Quinn – Osborne Recruitment at [email protected] to ensure your application has been received.
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