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Main purpose of the role: Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction is the number one priority. Interact with each customer with great pride, passion and care and inspire shoppers through knowledge and expertise. The ideal candidate will have/be: Excellent communication skills Ability to engage with and prioritise customer needs Strong attention to detail, organised and flexible Ability to use own initiative and work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment Customer driven Previous customer service experience is an advantage. Main duties: Actively live Centra brand-values i.e. Proud, Energetic, Imaginative and Community-Based Show a positive attitude and take responsibility for ensuring customers receive an excellent shopping experience Deal with all customer queries efficiently, professionally and consistent with store policy Merchandise shelves, ensuring that all areas of the store are presented to the highest standard Engage with new initiatives and embrace new ways of working.
Community Access Facilitator
Community Access Facilitator (Supervisor/Instructor Grade) Type: Permanent, Part Time (53 hours per fortnight) Location: Ferrybank, Co. Waterford Corlann South East are looking for bright, ambitious individuals who have a positive attitude towards working with people with an intellectual disability and who are committed to ensuring that our persons supported lead as fulfilling and enjoyable a life as possible. The role of a Community Access Facilitator Community Access Facilitators empower people to live full and meaningful lives, by building their confidence and autonomy and supporting them in exploring and progressing their career and life goals. In this role, you will enable adults with a disability to gain and maintain valued social roles (student, employee, volunteer, neighbour, friend) and to be recognised as equal citizens. This role is based in a day service setting, working with adults with intellectual disabilities and/or autism, key staff, their nominated circles of support, and multidisciplinary team members through a person-centred approach towards the values of New Directions: person centred; community inclusion; active citizenship and quality services. Please see job description attached to this job listing on corlann.ie/join-our-team for further details including job requirements, duties, etc. Closing Date for receipt of completed Applications Forms/CVs online is 28th July 2026. Corlann is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Support Worker
Support Worker (Care Assistant Grade) (Multiple Vacancies) Location: Parkside Services, Waterford City Corlann are looking for bright, ambitious individuals who have a positive attitude towards working with people with an intellectual disability and who are committed to ensuring that our persons supported lead as fulfilling and enjoyable a life as possible. Please apply to be considered for the following vacancies: · Support Worker (Care Assistant Grade) - Permanent Part Time (70 hours per Fortnight) · Support Worker (Care Assistant Grade) - Permanent Part Time (52 hours per Fortnight, up to 5 Sleepovers) The role of a Support Worker Support Workers provide a key-working caring role for a group of People Supported by the Services. They are responsible for all aspects of personal care required during the day. This includes meals, personal hygiene and other related aspects of physical well-being. Secondly, a major focus of the Support Worker role is to assist and support People Supported by the Services with the development of their Individual Plans and achievement of associated outcomes. In addition, a critical component of this role is to support People Supported by the Services in community participation and integration. · Competitive Rates of Pay (€34,881 - €48,434 pro-rata) · 23 days Annual Leave · Sleepover rate €113.20, where applicable · Defined Benefit Pension Plan · Flexible Working Hours · Full Training provided · Career Progression · Sick Pay Benefits · Maternity Benefit · Employee Assistance Program Click here to view our full range of benefits Please see attached job description for further details including job requirements, duties, etc. Closing Date for receipt of completed Applications Forms/CVs online is 28th July 2026 Corlann South East is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Social Care Worker
Social Care Worker - Permanent, Full Time Location - Gorey, Co. Wexford Corlann are looking for bright, ambitious individuals who have a positive attitude towards working with people with an intellectual disability and who are committed to ensuring that our persons supported lead as fulfilling and enjoyable a life as possible. The role of a Social Care Worker Social Care Workers fulfil a key supportive and advocative role for individuals supported by the service. The Social Care Worker’s role is to support the person in all aspects of their life focusing on the individual's ability and promoting independence and development of skills. They assist in all aspects of the practical tasks associated with the daily life of the person supported either in their home or within a day service setting. The Social Care Worker will assist and support people who use the service with the development of their individual person centred plan and the achievement of associated outcomes, and critically, will support people who use the service to make informed choices and fulfil their potential. They will encourage participation in the community through inclusive and creative thinking, seek opportunities for new experiences and help individuals make their own, informed choices. · Competitive Rates of Pay (€41,260- €57,789 pro-rata) · 22 days Annual Leave plus additional service-related leave · Defined Benefit Pension Plan · Flexible Working Hours · Full Training provided · Full & Part-Time Work · Career Progression · Sick Pay Benefits · Employee Assistance Programs Click here to view our full range of benefits Please see attached job description for further details including job requirements, duties, etc. Closing Date for receipt of completed Applications Forms/CVs online is 29th July 2026 Corlann South East is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Social Care Worker
Would you like to work for a great employer? Enable Ireland is an organisation that makes a real difference to the lives of children and adults with disabilities in Ireland, and is named as one of Ireland's Irish Independent 150 Best Employers 2025 . Enable Ireland, as an equal opportunities employer, proudly maintains a Silver Award in Diversity from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We vigorously advocate for fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement, and are dedicated to ongoing enhancement in these areas. We are currently seeking a highly-motivated Social Care Worker to join our team in St Laurence, Lota Park, Glanmire, Cork . Contract Type: Permanent Contract Hours: Part time, 35 hours per week Salary Scale: €39,160 to €54,746 pro rata per annum. Salary scales are subject to LSI’s (Long Service Increments) This pay scale is subject to increases in 2026 in accordance with the recent WRC agreement towards enhanced pay adjustments in Section 39 organisations. Annual Leave Entitlement : 31/32/34 (depending on experience) Overview of the Post: To work as part of the team in St Laurence (Adult Residential Services) and to support the Person in Charge in providing a quality service to adults with disabilities availing of services. Assisting Service Owners to plan for and direct their supports to meet their personal goals and to support Service Owners in making connections within their local community. Overview of Duties & Responsibilities: Please see Job Description for full list The successful candidate will have Essential Criteria: Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc. a) Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition: Hold professional registration on the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU. See list of recognised Social Care qualifications at: https://coru.ie/health-and-social- care- professionals/education/approved- qualifications/social-care-workers/ AND b) Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability, including a high standard of suitability, for the proper discharge of the role Annual registration On appointment practitioners must maintain annual registration on the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU. · Experience in contributing to the development of personal plans · Has experience and knowledge of the role of a key worker. · Experience of delivering personal care to adults. · Experience of assisting adults with medical needs/ administering medication. · Experience of engaging in professional supervision Desirable Criteria: · Experience of working with adults with disabilities including physical/intellectual/ ASD/behaviours of concern. · Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team · Experience in taking leadership in the development of personal plans. · Experience in responding to complaints If you believe you would fit the role then please submit your application today. Benefits As a staff member of Enable Ireland, you will have access to a wide range of benefits, including: · Excellent internal and external training opportunities · Generous annual leave entitlements · Flexible Working · Long service reward scheme · Pay adjusted Maternity Leave · Pay adjusted Adoptive Leave · Pay adjusted Paternity Leave · Wellbeing benefits · Pension For a full list of our benefits & conditions, please click here: What now? To apply, please download the Job Description and Person Specification for your information and complete the online application form. CVs will not be accepted. Closing date for applications: Wednesday 29th July 2026 before noon A panel may be formed from this vacancy for any similar vacancies, which may arise during the next 12 months. · The post will be subject to reference checks and may be subject to Garda vetting/police clearance, as relevant. · Due to the large volume of applications, we are not in the position to provide individual feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted for interview. · Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants from all sections of the community. · The above information serves only as a guide to the advertised position. Enable Ireland, at its discretion, reserves the right to change this prior to appointment. · Please review Enable Ireland’s Rezoomo Privacy Policy here: https://enableireland.ie/resources/publications/rezoomo-privacy-policy · Please review the Enable Ireland’s External Data Protection Notice available at https://www.enableireland.ie/privacy-policy for details on how Enable Ireland processes applicant’s personal information. Please note if you are invited for interview, we will share your personal data with: 1) Any virtual service provider we use to host the interview; and 2) the interview panel (if applicable). Your information will be stored for this purpose in line with our retention policy
Plumber Older Persons Services
Job Title, Grade Code Plumber Pluiméir (Grade Code: 5134) Location of Post HSE Mid West, Older Persons Services There is currently one permanent, whole time vacancy available within the Older Persons Services. The post holder will be based in St Ita's Hospital, Newcastle West and will be required to travel to the other Older Persons Sites as required. A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for HSE Mid West, Older Persons Services from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. Informal Enquiries We welcome enquiries about the role. Name: Stephen Kelly Maintenance Manager, HSE Mid West Older Persons Email: stephen.kelly11@hse.ie Phone: 0873474802 Please email UHLRecruitment@hse.ie with any Recruitment queries Purpose of the Post The person appointed will carry out plumbing service, maintenance and repair work as part of a multidisciplinary team comprising engineers, technicians, general operatives, support and specialist contractors to deliver a prompt, efficient cost effective customer focused service in a team environment.
Staff Nurse Contract Residential Services
STAFF NURSE - LAOIS RESIDENTIAL SERVICES Fixed Term 12 Months Part Time Contract – 72 Hours Per Fortnight We are continuously growing and looking for talented and enthusiastic Nurses to join our team. An exciting opportunity has arisen within our organisation for a Staff Nurse (RNID) to join our Adult Residential Services in Laois. This post will enable the successful candidate to make a lasting impression on people’s lives while enhancing their own clinical skills. As a dynamic and ever-changing organisation, we provide many opportunities for promotion and progression within the service. We expect and are happy to assist with Continued Professional Development. This exciting role will involve working with many other disciplines as part of a wider team that promotes positive risk management, inclusion in all aspects of society, and attention to the will and preference of the people we support. Report writing is computerised and all care documentation is recorded and stored electronically so a working knowledge of technology is desirable. Essential requirements for the role include a commitment to developing and implementing Person Centred Plans and Care Support Plans that are in keeping with the vison, values, choice, skills, will and preference of each person within the residential setting. Be able to demonstrate an ability to effectively communicate with each individual, their families, other professionals and people important in the individual’s life. Be flexible and capable of managing priorities within their workload. They should be competent to work on their own initiative as well as being a team player supporting their colleagues. To maintain up to date and accurate records to ensure a high standard of care and support is provided to each resident at all times. Experience in and commitment to developing supports that are person centred. Requirements: Please note that the successful candidates will be required to be available for any of day, weekend, waking night duty and/or ‘sleep-over / over-night’ shifts. In addition, we may require staff members to be willing to work alone in the residents’ homes. Informal enquiries to: Carmel Dunne 087 2855898 Closing Date for receipt of completed applications: Tuesday 4th August 2026 @ 10.00am To apply and pursue a rewarding career with The Muiriosa Foundation please go to our web page at Current Vacancies Muiriosa Foundation
Senior Clinical/educational Psychologist
Job Title: Senior Clinical/Educational Psychologist Contract Type: Permanent / Part Time Contract Hours: 31.2 hours (4 days) per week Salary Scale Range: €98,493 - €115,772 (full time equivalent) Annual Leave: pro rata of 29 days (full time equivalent) About the Role We are seeking a highly skilled, compassionate, and motivated Senior Clinical/Educational Psychologist to join our multidisciplinary team supporting children and young people aged 0–18 years with visual impairment and, in some cases, additional needs. This is a unique and rewarding opportunity to develop specialist expertise while making a meaningful impact on the lives of the people we support. You will play a central role in delivering high-quality psychological care, while collaborating with other professionals across our multidisciplinary team, to provide holistic care for the people we support. Key Responsibilities Clinical Assessment & Formulation ChildVision is an equal opportunities employer.
Principal Psychologist Specialist Paediatric Neurodisability
CORLANN LIMERICK REGION Applications are invited for the following position: Principal Psychologist Specialist Paediatric Neurodisability Permanent Part-Time Contract (0.5 WTE) Location: The post will be based in the Mid-West community healthcare region. A base will be indicated at job offer stage. Candidates must at the latest date of application: 1. Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc. a) Hold: A recognised University degree or diploma (QQI level 8 equivalent) obtained with first- or second-class honours in which psychology was taken as a major subject and honours obtained in that subject. And (i) Have an Irish post-graduate professional psychology qualification accredited by the Psychological Society of Ireland in Clinical, Counselling or Educational Psychology. Or (iii) A recognised postgraduate professional psychological qualification equivalent from another jurisdiction validated by the Department of Health. and b) Have at least eight years satisfactory post graduate experience in the area of professional psychology in which the position is designated inclusive of any time spent in pursuing a course leading to the postgraduate qualification and including at least three years satisfactory experience in a senior capacity. and c) Possess the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and management ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office. Closing date for receipt of completed application forms is Tuesday 4th August 2026 Informal enquiries may be made to the Children’s Disability Network Team Manager, Ms. Nicola McMahon, email nicola.mcmahon2@hse.ie Short listing of applications may apply Canvassing will disqualify Panels may be formed as a result of the interview process. Candidates who are placed on a panel will be considered for subsequent vacancies, for a period of up to one year, for this grade. Corlann is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Registered Advanced Nurse Practitioner
Registered Advanced Nurse Practitioner (Injuries Unit) Job Specification, Terms & Conditions Job Title and Grade Registered Advanced Nurse Practitioner Injuries Unit) (Grade Code: 2267) Campaign Reference SCH/049/2026 Remuneration The Salary Scale (as at 01/02/2026) for the post is: €72,122 €73,520 €74,866 €79,003 €80,306 €81,819 €83,234 €84,639 €89,004 New appointees to any grade start at the minimum point of the scale. Incremental credit will be applied for recognised relevant service in Ireland and abroad (Department of Health Circular 2/2011). Incremental credit is normally granted on appointment, in respect of previous experience in the Civil Service, Local Authorities, Health Service and other Public Service Bodies and Statutory Agencies. Closing Date 17:00hrs Friday 24th July 2026 CV’s will NOT be accepted, please complete and upload your application form Proposed Interview Date(s) To be notified after closing date Taking up Appointment A start date will be indicated at job offer stage Location of Post St Columcilles Hospital Dublin South East There is currently one fixed contract, whole-time RANP post available in the Injuries Unit at St Columcilles Hospital 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. Informal Enquiries Clement Anburaj, Director of Nursing Email: clement.anburaj@hse.ie Phone: 01 211 5221 Details of Service St Columcille’s Hospital (SCH) is a 117 bedded acute Model 2 hospital located in South County Dublin. The hospital serves a population in excess of 160,000 people in South County Dublin, North and East Wicklow. The LIU sees up to 9,000 patients over the age of 14, with minor injuries (in accordance with the Emergency Medicine programme). The average time an LIU attendee takes to register up to the point they are treated and can leave is just under one hour. This remains the target of the IU at SCH. LIU attendees are either discharged home once their treatment has been provided, or return for follow up care in the LIU clinics, or to one of many outpatient specialities in SCH. The service provided by the ANP in the IU in relation to the above, has been widely acknowledged by service users and colleagues. Reporting Relationship The post holder: · Is professionally accountable to the Director of Nursing · Is clinically accountable to the supervising Consultant in the Injuries Unit (IU) · Operationally reports to the Assistant Director of nursing over the Injuries Unit Clinical Indemnity Indemnity arrangements for the post and service are provided by States Claim Agency’s Clinical Indemnity Scheme; the RANP will work within defined and agrees scope of practice and in accordance with approved policies, protocols, procedures and guidelines (PPGs) and established clinical supervision arrangements outlined by lead Emergency Department consultant in St Vincent’s hospital who governs the Injuries Unit here in SCH. Key Working Relationships to include but not limited to: o Director/Assistant Director of Nursing o RANPs and other nursing grades o Nurse Practice Development Co-ordinator o Medical colleagues o Interprofessional colleagues o Patients/service users/families and/or carers o Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland o Higher Education Institution o Nursing and Midwifery Planning and Development Unit o Centres of Nursing and Midwifery Education o National Clinical and Integrated Care Programme o National Leadership and Innovation Centre o Other relevant statutory and non-statutory organisations Purpose of the Post The advanced practice service is provided by nurses who practice at a higher level of capability as independent, autonomous and expert advanced practitioners. The overall purpose of the service is to provide safe, timely, evidenced based nurse-led care to patients at an advanced nursing level .This involves undertaking and documenting complete episodes of patient care, which includes comprehensively assessing, diagnosing, planning, treating and discharging patients in accordance with collaboratively agreed local policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines and/or service level agreements/ memoranda of understanding. The RANP in the Injuries Unit: · Demonstrates advanced clinical and theoretical knowledge, critical thinking, clinical leadership and complex decision-making abilities. · Practices in accordance with the Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics for Registered Nurses and Registered Midwives (NMBI 2014), the Scope of Nursing and Midwifery Practice Framework (NMBI 2015), Advanced Practice (Nursing) Standards and Requirements (NMBI 2017), and the Values for Nurses and Midwives in Ireland (Department of Health 2016). · Provides clinical leadership and professional scholarship in the delivery of optimal nursing services and informs the development of evidence-based health policy at local, regional and national levels. · Contributes to nursing research that shapes and advances nursing practice, education and health care policy at local, national and international levels. · Compliments and contributes to the overall service provided by the Injuries Unit. The specific contribution of the Advanced Nurse Practitioner (Injuries Unit) is to improve patient experience in the Injuries Unit and ensure optimum outcomes for the patients who fall within the Advanced Nurse Practitioner (Injuries Unit) scope of practice. · Cultivates autonomous nursing practice through reflective practice and problem-solving in order to develop a nurse led service to a specific group of patients with non-life-threatening injury and illness. They will also provide professional development and academic support for nurses in the Medical Assessment Unit. Principal Duties and Responsibilities The RANP (Injuries Unit) practices to a higher level of capability across six domains of competence as defined by Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann Advanced Practice (Nursing) Standards and Requirements (NMBI 2017). The six domains of competence are as follows: Campaign Specific Selection Process Ranking/Shortlisting / Interview A ranking and or shortlisting exercise may be carried out based on 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 considering 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 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 principal 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 specification 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. Registered Advanced Nurse Practitioner (RANP) (Injuries Unit) Terms and Conditions of Employment Tenure The current vacancy available is Fixed Term and whole-time. Given the developmental nature of this service the successful registered advanced nurse practitioner will be required to adhere to the terms as set out below which are specific to this appointment. In line with standards and requirements set out by NMBI (2017) Advanced Practice (Nursing) Standards and Requirements the RANP (Injuries Unit) will continue to engage in a process of self-development, structured education and clinical supervision specific to the service in the Injuries Unit, SCH in order to maintain and develop advanced clinical nursing knowledge and critical thinking skills to maintain the competences necessary to independently provide efficient, effective, safe patient care. This post is pensionable. A panel may be created from which permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part time duration may 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 Appointments) Act 2004 and Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Amendment Act 2013. Remuneration The Salary Scale (as at 01/02/2026) for the post is: €72,122 €73,520 €74,866 €79,003 €80,306 €81,819 €83,234 €84,639 €89,004 New appointees to any grade start at the minimum point of the scale. Incremental credit will be applied for recognised relevant service in Ireland and abroad (Department of Health Circular 2/2011). Incremental credit is normally granted on appointment, in respect of previous experience in the Civil Service, Local Authorities, Health Service and other Public Service Bodies and Statutory Agencies. Working Week The standard working week applying to the post is to be confirmed at job offer stage. Annual Leave The annual leave associated with this 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 of 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 a permanent 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 Children Guidance and Legislation The welfare and protection of children is the responsibility of all HSE staff. You must be aware of and understand your specific responsibilities under the Children First Act 2015, the Protections for Persons Reporting Child Abuse Act 1998 in accordance with Section 2, Children First National Guidance and other relevant child safeguarding legislation and policies. Some staff have additional responsibilities such as Line Managers, Designated Officers and Mandated Persons. You should check if you are a Designated Officer and / or a Mandated Person and be familiar with the related roles and legal responsivities. For Further information, guidance and resources please visit: HSE Children First webpage. Confidentiality In the course of your employment, you may have access to, or hear information concerning, the medical or personal affairs of patients and/or staff, or other health service business. Such records and information are strictly confidential and, unless acting on the instructions of an authorised officer, on no account must information concerning staff, patients or other health service business be divulged or discussed except in the performance of normal duty. In addition, records must never be left in such a manner that unauthorised persons can obtain access to them and must be left in safe custody when no longer required. Please note the Following Conditions · Employees must attend fire lectures and drills periodically and must observe fire orders. · All accidents with the department must be reported immediately in line with the Safety, Health, and Welfare at Work Act, 1989, and all staff must comply with all safety regulations. · In line with the Public Health (Tobacco) Acts 2002 & 2004, smoking within buildings of the Health Service Executive is not permitted. The Health Service Executive is not responsible for the loss or theft of personal belongings. 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. Pre-Employment Health Assessment What to expect following the interview stage: Prior to commencing in this role, a person will be required to complete a form declaring their health status which is reviewed by the hospital’s Occupational Health Service and if required undergo a medical assessment with this department. Any person employed 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. Validation of Qualifications & Experience Any credit given to a candidate at interview, in respect of claims to qualifications, training and experience is provisional and is subject to verification. The recommendation of the interview board is liable to revision if the claimed qualification, training or experience is not proven. References Three written references, one of which must be your current line manager, will be sought. The employer also reserves the right to determine the merit, appropriateness and relevance of such references and referees. You will be contacted to give names and contact details of referees. Garda Vetting Garda vetting is role dependent and may be carried out if the nature of the role constitutes “relevant work or activities relating to children” and “relevant work or activities relating to vulnerable persons” within the meaning of the National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Act 2012. An employee will not take up employment until the Garda Vetting process has been completed and the hospital is satisfied that such an appointment does not pose a risk to clients, service users and employees. You will be contacted post interview to complete a form, provide ID and engagement in the online Garda Vetting process. Health & Safety It is the responsibility of line managers to ensure that the management of safety, health and welfare is successfully integrated into all activities undertaken within their area of responsibility, so far as is reasonably practicable. Line managers are named and roles and responsibilities detailed in the relevant Site-Specific Safety Statement (SSSS). Key responsibilities include: · Developing a SSSS for the ward/department/service[1], as applicable, based on the identification of hazards and the assessment of risks, and reviewing/updating same on a regular basis (at least annually) and in the event of any significant change in the work activity or place of work. · Ensuring that Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) is integrated into day-to-day business, providing Systems Of Work (SOW) that are planned, organised, performed, maintained and revised as appropriate, and ensuring that all safety related records are maintained and available for inspection. · Consulting and communicating with staff and safety representatives on OSH matters. · Ensuring a training needs assessment (TNA) is undertaken for employees, facilitating their attendance at statutory OSH training, and ensuring records are maintained for each employee. · Ensuring that all incidents occurring within the relevant ward/department/service are appropriately managed and investigated in accordance with HSE procedures[2]. · Seeking advice from health and safety professionals through the National Health and Safety Function Helpdesk as appropriate. · Reviewing the health and safety performance of the ward/department/service and staff through, respectively, local audit and performance achievement meetings for example. Note : Detailed roles and responsibilities of Line Managers are outlined in local SSSS . [1] A template SSSS and guidelines are available on the National Health and Safety Function/H&S webpages [2]See link on health and safety webpages to latest Incident Management Policy
