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Receptionist/Administrator Clontarf We are looking for an enthusiastic, professional to provide front of house Reception duties, operate the main switchboard in Clontarf with administrative support for the Customer Care Team, in order to ensure the smooth delivery of the duties of the Customer Care Department supporting complaints, surveys, membership, and enquiries. This role requires great telephone, verbal and written communication skills, as the successful candidate will liaise with external visitors, guests, IWA members and staff contacting the IWA office either by phone, Teams or visiting in person. This person will also liaise with all our departments in Clontarf and nationwide, as required. Main Duties and Responsibilities To portray a professional and well-presented image of the association Answer all telephone calls courteously and transfer as appropriate on a busy switchboard; record the number of enquiries and their nature as required Meeting visitors at the front desk by greeting, welcoming, directing and announcing them in a friendly and professional manner Liaise with other departments as required Assist with sorting and distribution of incoming post Provide general administrative support Contribute to the overall running of an efficient modern office system Contact courier and taxi companies as required Filing, photocopying, scanning etc of documentation using systems such as Microsoft One Drive/ Sharepoint Carry out any other responsibilities / duties assigned to you from time to time. Support IWA’s Complaint Management System Support with responding to emails relating to all areas of business related to IWA PERSON SPECIFICATION Training, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours Experience of working in one or more of the areas outlined above for at least 2 years A high level of keyboard and Microsoft Office skills are a pre-requisite Keeping of daily, weekly and monthly accounts together with making internal lodgments Excellent organisational and communication skills (written and oral) are essential Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven track record of working as part of a team The ability to use initiative and deal competently with ad hoc queries as they arise Knowledge of customer service principles and practices is required Highly organized with ability to work under pressure, prioritise & multi task Ability to be resourceful and proactive in dealing with issues that may arise Professional appearance Remuneration & Benefits Salary between €28,939.00 and €45,090.00 per annum (DOE) Excellent working conditions Training & development opportunities 25 days annual leave Employee Assistance Service CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Social Care Worker, Collins Avenue
Looking for a change or a new job in the New Year? St. Michael’s House are recruiting a Social Care Workers for Collins Avenue Residential. Full Time and Part Time Permanent Contracts available Location: Collins Avenue, Dublin 9. We are currently recruiting dedicated Social Care Workers to provide bespoke, person-centred support to two individuals within their own home. This is a permanent position offering both full-time and part-time hours. The role involves delivering high-quality care tailored to the unique needs, preferences, and goals of each individual, promoting independence, dignity, and quality of life. Essential Criteria for Applicants: Salary Scale: Successful candidates will be paid in line with HSE revised consolidated Social Care Worker pay scale point 1: €40,351 – point 14: €56,650 per annum based on working a 39-hour week. Should you have no prior public sector experience you will be placed on point 1 of the pay-scale above. To Apply: Upload a CV Closing Date for receipt of applications is 28th December 2025 at 5pm. Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted, include a valid email address on application. Job offer is subject to approval under the process of funded posts in Disability Services in the HSE and Section 38 Agencies. St. Michael’s House is an equal opportunities employer.
Shift Runner
Who We Are KFC, short for Kentucky Fried Chicken , has been serving up world-famous fried chicken since 1952. We’ve grown to become the world’s second-largest fast-food chain, with over 22,000 locations in 150 countries. Our secret blend of 11 herbs and spices creates the crispy, juicy, flavor-packed chicken that’s loved across the globe. From our classic buckets to new fan favorites, KFC is here to bring people together over great food. Skills and attributes Description Here’s a bit more on what you can expect from the job and some of the important experiences that can help you show you’ve got what it takes to make the Colonel proud… As a Shift Runner you will be providing direct support to the Restaurant General Manager. You’re an authentic brand ambassador who also happens to love our chicken and chips. Our Shift Runners have a wealth of experience coming from a variety of backgrounds, from supermarkets and pubs, to high street retailers and even banks. You’ll be empowered to partner with your RGM and management team to run your restaurant like you own it. We like to think of our people as the 12th secret ingredient of our famous recipe. It’s our ‘other’ SECRET. As a restaurant Shift Runner you’ll help your team be their best selves through on the job training every day, particularly in helping them give great service to our guests, day in and day out WHO WE ARE Take one man with a big idea (and some serious style), add 11 herbs and spices, 1,009 rejections, buckets of grit, ambition and southern hospitality and you’ve got KFC. It’s simple, we’re a people business that sells chicken and chips (and some other pretty epic stuff too). OUR RESTAURANT CULTURE We do things the right way. It isn’t always easy, but it’s always better. We lead with our hearts, work hard and play hard and we welcome everyone into our big KFC family. It doesn’t matter who you are, where you’re from, or what your shoe size is – everyone has a place at the Colonel’s table. All we ask is that you roll up your sleeves, get stuck in and treat our team like family and our guests as friends. It’s what the Colonel would do. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
General Operative
The Department of Defence invites applications for appointment to the position of General Operative Band 3. This competition is open to all candidates who meet the minimum eligibility criteria. The position is a permanent Non-Established State Industrial post based on a 39 hour per week basis. The appointment will be subject to a probationary period of 12 months. Continuation in employment in the position, once appointed, is subject to satisfactorily meeting the requirements of the position and performing the duties as directed. Persons who wish to be considered for appointment to the above position should submit an Application Form and copies of relevant certificates of attainment in support of their application. A short-listing assessment, on the basis of the information supplied in the applications, may be used by the Department to select those applicants who are to be invited to attend for competitive interview. A competitive interview process will be used by the Department to select those candidates determined by the Interview Board as being suitable for appointment to fill the position and a reserve panel, effective for a limited period, may be formed. A practical exercise may also be conducted as part of the selection process. Locations Vacancies for General Operative Band 3 have arisen in the following locations: · Naval Base & Dockyard (NBDY), Haulbowline, Co Cork · Collins Barracks, Co Cork · Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel, Dublin · McKee Barracks, Dublin · Cathal Brugha Barracks, Dublin · Defence Forces Training Centre (DFTC), Curragh, Co Kildare · Coolmoney Camp, Glen of Imaal, Co Wicklow · Gormanston Camp, Co Meath · Custume Barracks, Athlone Candidates must select a location or area on their application. Requirements and Principal Duties of a General Operative Band 3 Note: The following list, which is not exhaustive, sets out the broad range of duties that may be required to be undertaken by a General Operative. Variances in the requirements of individual posts will reflect the management and operational requirements of individual sites and areas of work. Candidates can be assigned to the following: General Operative Duties / Range Operative Duties Duties and Responsibilities – General Operative duties Operate equipment, tools and machinery as instructed. Check that all equipment is operational. Assist Craftsman during their craft activity. Drive vehicles where suitably qualified and provided for within the Band 3 grade. General cleaning duties around the environs of your assigned Military Installation. General maintenance of the grounds of your assigned Military Installation. Maintenance of any article, plant, equipment or machinery for use at work in a safe manner and reporting defects to the Headquarters office. Accurate updating and maintenance of daily work books for inspection as instructed. Report all accidents and maintenance problems to Military Management. Consult or liaise on a daily basis with Military or Civilian Staff responsible for your working area. Ensure all relevant senior staff are kept informed of important and appropriate occurrences. Comply with Health and Safety legislation as outlined in the Unit’s Safety Statement. Assume personal responsibility for own safety at work. Obtain a safety awareness card (Safe Pass) and a construction skills card (CSCS) where required. The cost of this training will be borne by the employer. Carry out any other appropriate tasks as allotted from time to time by Military Management. Duties and Responsibilities – Range Operative Care and security of range equipment. Care and issue of range stores. Make up and repair target screens and penetrable targets. Grease and non-technical servicing of fitted range equipment. Maintain bullet catchers in accordance with the Range Administration Unit (RAU) instruction. Maintenance and minor repairs to the range structure, such as target pits and runs, mantlets, firing points and shelters. Cleanliness of the range and range buildings. Remove any military debris left in error by user units. Maintain the range booking diary and liaise with the RAU regarding the range programme. Display red flags and red lamps as required by Range Orders. Prepare the range to the users' requirements. Instruct the range user about targets, control systems and local range procedures when necessary. Brief the user on special instructions for the range and any restrictions or limitations on movement caused by neighbouring ranges. Custody of Range Orders and the Range Log. Hand over and take back the range from the user. Record defects and damage arising from use. Security of the range at the end of the day's practice. Special conditions apply Work at heights. Operate machinery appropriate to Band 3. Lone working and working with teams. Deal with the public and contractors. The appointee must attend and reach a satisfactory standard in training, as and when directed. Work outdoors, open to weather elements, and indoors in confined and restricted space. This job description 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. Minimum Eligibility Requirements Candidates must, at the closing date, possess the following: Have the requisite knowledge, skills and competencies to carry out the role. Be capable and competent of fulfilling the role to a high standard. Have a good general level of education. Fulfil health and character requirements. Desirable Skills and Attributes Knowledge of the Defence Organisation. A full, clean and current driving licence, minimum category B. Note: From 1 January 2021 if you are resident in Ireland and hold a United Kingdom or Northern Ireland driving licence it is no longer valid to drive in Ireland and must therefore be exchanged. Further information is available on www.ndls.ie Age and Pension On the closing date for receipt of applications for this position, the minimum age requirement for potential applicants is 18. The appointee, if not an existing State Industrial employee appointed before 1 January 2013, will be a member of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme, as defined in the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012. Under the Scheme, retirement is compulsory on reaching 70 years of age. Please note that the abatement provisions of the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012 will apply to applicants who are in receipt of public service pensions. Outside Employment The position is full-time and the appointee may not at any time engage in, or be connected with, any outside business or activity which would in any way conflict with the interests of the Department, be inconsistent with their official position, or tend to impair their ability to carry out their duties. Any intention to engage in outside business or employment must be notified to the Civilian Human Resources Section. Ill-Health Retirement For an individual who has retired from a Civil or Public Service body on the grounds of ill-health, his or her pension from that employment may be subject to review in accordance with the rules of ill-health retirement within the pension scheme of that employment. Health Before being accepted as suitable for appointment, the appointee must satisfy certain criteria including suitability in respect of health. The onus is on the appointee to declare their suitability, to the best of their knowledge and belief, regarding their health status. The appointee will be asked to complete an online health questionnaire. Any misstatements, incomplete statements or false declarations are liable to disqualify the appointee from the competition and or result in the summary termination of their appointment to or employment in the position. Security Clearance Garda vetting or security clearance may be sought in respect of individuals who come under consideration for certain appointments. The proposed appointee may be required to complete and return a Garda Vetting form that will be forwarded to An Garda Síochána for security checks. Enquiries may also be made with the police force of any country in which the proposed appointee resided. Before appointing a person to a civilian employee position, the Minister for Defence shall be satisfied as to the person’s suitability for appointment to work in a military installation and may make any enquiries deemed necessary. A person applying for a civilian employee position shall be required to authorise the Garda Síochána to furnish the Secretary General with a statement regarding any convictions recorded against that person. Pay The General Operative (GO Band 3) (Rural) pay scale, as and from 1 August 2025, is as follows: On commencement Point 1 PPC 691.65 After 1 Year Point 2 PPC 727.56 After 2 Years Point 3 PPC 749.85 After 3 Years Point 4 PPC 761.13 After 4 Years Point 5 PPC 769.02 After 5 Years Point 6 PPC 780.21 After 6 Years Point 7 PPC 791.47 After 7 Years Point 8 PPC 795.91 After 8 Years Point 9 PPC 806.91 The General Operative (GO Band 3) (Dublin) pay scale, as and from 1 August 2025, is as follows: On commencement Point 1 PPC 673.99 After 1 Year Point 2 PPC 709.91 After 2 Years Point 3 PPC 736.87 After 3 Years Point 4 PPC 741.68 After 4 Years Point 5 PPC 752.98 After 5 Years Point 6 PPC 764.28 After 6 Years Point 7 PPC 772.14 After 7 Years Point 8 PPC 783.38 After 8 Years Point 9 PPC 794.58 The rate of pay offered will be the first point of the above scales. Class A rate of PRSI will apply to any person appointed under this competition. The rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government policy. Candidates should note that different pay and conditions may apply if, immediately prior to appointment, the appointee is a serving civil or public servant. Important Note Increments may be awarded subject to changes in the terms and conditions relating to salary increments in the Civil or Public Service generally. Payment Payment will be made weekly by Electronic Fund Transfer into a bank account of the officer’s choice. Payment cannot be made until a bank account number and bank sort code have been supplied to the Department of Defence. Statutory deductions from salary will be made as appropriate. Declaration Applicants will be required to declare whether they have previously availed of a Public Service scheme of incentivised early retirement. Applicants will also be required to declare any entitlements to a Public Service pension benefit, whether in payment or preserved, from any other Public Service employment and or where they have received a payment in lieu in respect of service in any Public Service employment. Confidentiality Subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act 2014, applications will be treated in strict confidence. All aspects of the application and assessment process are treated as strictly confidential and are not disclosed to anyone outside of those persons directly involved in the assessment process. Other Important Information The Department of Defence will not be responsible for refunding any expenses incurred by candidates. The admission of a person to a campaign, or an invitation to attend any element of the selection process, does not imply that the Department of Defence is satisfied that such person fulfils the requirements of the competition or is not disqualified by law from holding the position, and does not guarantee that the application will receive further consideration. The onus is on the candidate to ensure that they meet the eligibility requirements for the competition before attending. Failure to meet the essential entry requirements may result in unnecessary expense. Should the person assigned to a post decline, or having accepted it relinquish it, or if an additional vacancy arises, the Department of Defence may, at its discretion, select another person for appointment from the results of this selection process. Candidates’ Obligations Candidates must not knowingly or recklessly provide false information. Canvassing will disqualify candidates and result in exclusion from the process. Candidates must not canvass any person with or without inducements. Candidates must not interfere with or compromise the process in any way. A third party must not personate a candidate at any stage of the process. Any person who contravenes these provisions, or assists another person in doing so, is guilty of an offence and may be liable to a fine or imprisonment. Where a person found guilty of an offence was a candidate and was not appointed, they will be disqualified. Where a person was appointed, they shall forfeit that appointment. Specific Candidate Criteria Candidates must have the knowledge and ability to discharge the duties of the post concerned. Candidates must be suitable on the grounds of character. Candidates must be suitable in all other relevant respects for appointment to the post concerned. If successful, candidates will not be appointed to, or continue in, employment unless they agree to undertake the duties attached to the post, accept the conditions under which the duties are or may be required to be performed, and are fully competent and available to undertake the duties attached to the position. Deeming of Candidature to be Withdrawn Candidates who do not attend for interview or other tests when and where required, or who do not furnish requested evidence relevant to their candidature, will have no further claim to consideration. Data Protection Acts 1988, 2003 and 2018 When an application is received, the Department of Defence creates a record containing the personal information supplied. This information is used solely for processing the candidature. Where third parties are involved, such as the Payroll Shared Service Centre, information may be shared where necessary, with all appropriate security measures in place. All information held is subject to the rights and obligations set out in the Data Protection Acts 1988, 2003 and 2018.
Executive Officer
Context for the Position of Executive Officers - General The HEA is seeking to fill several permanent and fixed-term contract positions. In addition, we are seeking to create a panel at Executive Officer level, which will be in place for two years. The HEA may appoint individuals on the panel to either permanent or fixed term positions throughout the two years, depending on the recruitment needs of the organisation. These positions may be filled on: (i) a permanent basis; (ii) a fixed term contract basis (1+ years); or (iii) for shorter periods to assist with specific projects (3-12 months). The HEA reserves the right to align successful candidates to appropriate sections in the organisation dependent on their skills and experience. Executive Officers – General Role The post of Executive Officer is a junior management position. Postholders report to a Senior Executive Officer (or equivalent) in a section and will be responsible for a wide range of activities including: • Assisting with implementation of programmes and funding allocations to higher education institutions. • Assisting with the development of evidence-based analysis and in the development of policy papers and/or reports. • Preparing material for reply – Parliamentary Questions, Freedom of Information requests, etc. • Representing the HEA at meetings, conferences, etc. • Assisting with the organisation of meetings, conferences, and other events. • Drafting of minutes of meetings attended. • Managing records and files in their section. • Carrying out other duties appropriate to the grade. Requirements • Minimum of a NFQ Level 7 Ordinary Bachelor Degree or higher in a relevant discipline. • Have at least three years’ relevant professional experience that aligns with the Executive Officer Capabilities Framework. • Excellent organisational and project management skills. • Excellent IT skills in Microsoft Office programs, such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. • Excellent verbal and written communication. • Ability to be a team player who works in an effective manner with other members of a team. • Excellent time management skills with the capacity to handle various tasks and deadlines. • Be able to demonstrate a track record of working independently and accepting responsibility for projects. • Be able to pay close attention to ensure that work is done to a high standard. For further details on the competency framework requirements at EO grade please see link below: EO Capability Framework.pdf Terms of Post Pay: The Executive Officer standard salary scale for this position is as follows (rates effective from 1st August 2025): PPC: €37,919, €39,860, €40,956, €43,094, €45,010, €46,864, €48,711, €50,519, €52,366, €54,207, €56,160, €57,469, €59,335¹, €61,216² PPC (Personal Pension Contribution) scale (for officers who are existing civil or public servants appointed on or after 6th April 1995 or who are new entrants to the civil or public service and who are making a compulsory personal pension contribution). Different pay and conditions may apply if, prior to appointment, the appointee is an existing civil or public servant appointed prior to 6th April 1995. Increments may be awarded subject to satisfactory service and to changes in the terms and conditions relating to salary increments in the Civil/Public Service generally. The rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. The appointment will be made on the salary scale at a point in line with current Government Pay Policy. New entrants to the Civil or Public Sector, as defined in Circular 18/2010, will commence on the first point of the salary scale. Different pay and conditions may apply if, immediately prior to appointment, the appointee is a serving civil or public servant. Annual Leave: Annual Leave will be 23 working days, rising to 24 working days after 5 years, 25 days after 10 years, 26 working days after 12 years and 27 working days after 14 years of employment. This leave is exclusive of public holidays. Hours of Attendance: Working hours will be in accordance with the standard arrangements for the HEA and will equate to 35 hours (net of rest breaks) per week. No additional payment will be made for extra attendance as the rate of remuneration payable covers any exceptional extra attendance liability that may arise from time to time. The HEA offers flexible working arrangements and a flexi leave scheme. Staff are permitted to work up additional time which may subsequently be taken as time off (flexi leave). Location: This position is currently based at 3 Shelbourne Buildings, Shelbourne Road, Dublin. A hybrid policy is in place to facilitate blended working. Tenure: The appointment to the post is subject to a probationary period that will be no greater than 11 months. Duties: The appointee will be expected to perform all acts, duties and obligations as appropriate to this position (which may be revised from time to time). Outside Employment: The position is whole-time and the appointee must avoid involvement in outside employment or business interests in conflict or in potential conflict with the business of the Higher Education Authority. Clarification must be sought from management where any doubt arises. Sick Leave: Sick leave with full pay may be allowed at the discretion of the Higher Education Authority in accordance with established procedures and conditions for the public service generally. Retirement and Superannuation: The appointee will be offered public service pension terms and retirement age conditions in accordance with pension arrangements in the Higher Education Authority depending on the status of the successful appointee: a) In general, an individual who has no prior pensionable Public Service history in the 26 weeks prior to appointment will be a member of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme (Single Scheme) which commenced from 1 January 2013 as per Section 10 of the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012. b) An individual who is on secondment will remain a member of the pension scheme of the employer they are seconded from, and their pensionable remuneration will be based on his or her substantive grade, that is the grade at which the individual is employed in the organisation he or she is seconded from. c) An individual who was a member of a pre-existing public service pension scheme as construed by the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012 and who does not qualify for membership of the Single Scheme will be a member of the HEA’s Staff Superannuation Scheme and Associated Spouses and Children’s Scheme. d) At the time of being offered an appointment, the Higher Education Authority, in consultation with the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science and the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform if necessary, will, in the light of the appointee’s previous Public Service and or other employment history, determine the appropriate pension terms and conditions to apply for the duration of the appointment. Appointees will be required to disclose their full public service history. Details of the appropriate superannuation provisions will be provided upon determination of appointee’s status. e) Retirement age shall be subject to relevant superannuation scheme provision and the statutory provisions set out in the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012 and the Public Service Superannuation (Age of Retirement) Act 2018. Pension Accrual: A 40-year limit on total service that can be counted towards pension where a person has been a member of more than one existing public service pension scheme will apply. This 40-year limit, which is provided for in the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012, came into effect on 28 July 2012. This may have implications for any appointee who has acquired pension rights in a previous public service employment. Pension Abatement: The Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012 extended pension abatement so that a retiree’s public service pension is liable to abatement on re-entering public service employment, even where the new employment is in a different area of the public service. However, if the appointee was previously employed in the Civil Service and awarded a pension under voluntary early retirement arrangements (other than the Incentivised Scheme of Early Retirement (ISER) or the Health Service Executive VER or VRS which render a person ineligible for the competition), the entitlement to payment of that pension will cease with effect from the date of reappointment. Special arrangements will, however, be made for the reckoning of previous service given by the appointee for the purpose of any future superannuation award for which the appointee may be eligible. Ill-Health Retirement: Please note that where an individual has retired from a Civil or Public Service body on the grounds of ill-health, his or her pension from that employment may be subject to review in accordance with the rules of ill-health retirement within the pension scheme of that employment. Eligibility Criteria Please ensure that you fulfil the eligibility requirements for this competition as outlined below before applying. Candidates must be authorised to work in the State at the time of application and for the term of the role advertised. Candidates must, by date of any job offer, be residing on the island of Ireland to be considered for this role. Candidates must, by the date of any job offer, fall within one of the following categories: A citizen of the European Economic Area. The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway; or A UK citizen; or A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or A non-EEA citizen who is a spouse or child of an EEA or Swiss citizen and has a stamp 4 visa; or A person awarded international protection under the International Protection Act 2015, or any family member entitled to remain in the State as a result of family reunification and has a stamp 4 visa; or A non-EEA citizen who is a parent of a dependent child who is a citizen of, and resident in, an EEA member state or Switzerland and has a stamp 4 visa. Applications from candidates not falling within categories 1-6 above will not be considered. The HEA reserves the right to request proof of authorisation to work in the State prior to interview and or acceptance. Other Eligibility Criteria Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement (ISER): It is a condition of the Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement (ISER) as set out in Department of Finance Circular 12/09 that retirees under that Scheme are debarred from applying for another position in the same employment or the same sector. Therefore, such retirees may not apply for this position. Department of Health and Children Circular (7/2010): The Department of Health Circular 7/2010 dated 1st November 2010 introduced a Targeted Voluntary Early Retirement (VER) Scheme and Voluntary Redundancy Schemes (VRS). It is a condition of the VER scheme that persons availing of the scheme will not be eligible for re-employment in the public health sector or in the wider public service or in a body wholly or mainly funded from public moneys. The same prohibition on re-employment applies under the VRS, except that the prohibition is for a period of 7 years, after which time any re-employment will require the approval of the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform. People who availed of either of these schemes are not eligible to compete in this competition. Collective Agreement - Redundancy Payments to Public Servants: The Department of Public Expenditure and Reform letter dated 28th June 2012 to Personnel Officers introduced, with effect from 1st June 2012, a Collective Agreement which had been reached between the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform and the Public Services Committee of the ICTU in relation to ex-gratia Redundancy Payments to Public Servants. It is a condition of the Collective Agreement that persons availing of the agreement will not be eligible for re-employment in the public service by any public service body for a period of 2 years from termination of the employment. Thereafter, the consent of the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform will be required prior to re-employment. People who availed of this scheme and who may be successful in this competition will have to prove their eligibility and the Minister’s consent will have to be secured prior to employment by any public service body. Change in eligibility criteria: Applicants are required to notify the HEA immediately if there is a change in their eligibility to work in the State at any stage in the application process or should they be placed on a Panel during the period that they are on that Panel. The HEA reserves the right to remove a candidate from the application process or any relevant recruitment Panel should the candidate no longer have lawful authority to work in the State.
Corporate Services Officer
Starting Salary: €31,105* *Point of entry on this salary scale may differ from the minimum point of the scale if the successful candidate is a current public or civil servant. Employing Authority: Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) Office Location: Bloom House, Railway Street, Dublin 1, D01 C576 Working Hours: 35 hours per week Hybrid / Agile / Remote Working: While the CCPC endeavours to offer hybrid working to its employees, where possible, it is expected that this role will require full-time office attendance. Closing Date: 3.00pm, Friday 2nd January 2026 Annual Leave: 22 working days per annum Tenure: Wholetime, Permanent The Role: The CCPC is seeking to recruit a Clerical Officer to provide administrative support to appropriate Divisions across the CCPC. The role of a Clerical Officer in the CCPC is to provide essential support to allow effective and efficient performance of critical functions of the organisation. While the role is primarily based in the Corporate Services Division, it will also provide support to other divisions as required. This varied position offers an excellent opportunity to gain experience across multiple areas in the CCPC. While the CCPC endeavours to offer hybrid working to its employees, where possible, it is expected that this role will require full-time office attendance. In addition to the immediate appointment from this campaign, an order of merit may be established. This may be used to fill any future vacancies at the same level. The Successful Candidate: The successful candidate will: • have experience working effectively as part of a team while also being able to work on their own, organising, prioritising and taking ownership of their work. • be enthusiastic, customer focussed, and proactive – driven to deliver for the CCPC and consumers. • have experience in ensuring that records are maintained to the highest standards and that reporting on ongoing work is available at any point in time. Key Responsibilities: The key responsibilities for the role will depend on the area to which the successful candidate is assigned, but will include some or all of the following: • Address general facilities-related matters on a daily basis, including managing inventory of office materials and catering items of the organisation and managing internal and external post. • Manage multiple mailboxes, taking responsibility for ensuring correspondence is addressed in an accurate, timely and professional manner. • Responding to tickets to the Admin Helpdesk efficiently and effectively. • Update the CCPC Intranet. • Undertake general clerical support work e.g. filing, photocopying, binding, managing the organisation of meetings and events. • Assist with procurement of goods/services to include: requesting quotes, conducting research, inputting to Requests for Tender (RFT), as appropriate. • Undertake any other duties and responsibilities of a similar level within the CCPC which may be required and participate in relevant cross divisional projects when the need arises. • Assisting the Finance Team with travel management matters. Essential: Please note: In order to satisfy the shortlisting panel that you meet these criteria you must explicitly reference how you meet same in your CV. Failure to demonstrate these may prevent your application progressing to future shortlisting stages. • Experience at organising your work and meeting deadlines including being able to reprioritise as needed. • Experience of working independently, taking responsibility for own work. • Excellent attention to detail. • Experience of working effectively as part of a team. • Excellent interpersonal skills and experience of using verbal and written communications with multiple stakeholders. • Intermediate PC skills with aptitude in using Microsoft Office (particularly Word and Excel). • Experience of dealing with customers/ stakeholders and meeting quality service standards. Desirable: • Previous experience in a similar role. • Experience of working in the public sector.
Erasmus+ Development Officer
Overview of the department DCU’s current university strategy has set out ambitious goals to further develop research activity, outputs and impact, over the next five years. Over that time we expect to grow PhD numbers by 50%, published outputs by 30% and research income by over 20%. DCU’s Research Support Services are tasked with supporting our academic staff in reaching these goals – by providing high quality professional support for funding applications, by delivering a comprehensive research project administration service, and by managing and technically supporting the core technologies facilities – high-end ‘open access’ research equipment. The unit also provides DCU’s central services in areas such as research metric analysis and research ethics and integrity. Research Support Services comprises the following three sub-teams: Research Development and Support, Research Project Administration and Research Infrastructure. The mission of the Research Development and Support team is to provide professional support for research across all fields in a proactive, researcher-centric way, in order to facilitate the development and funding of research at DCU and assist in the implementation of DCU’s Research Strategy. Role Profile Reporting to the Head of Research Development and Support, the Erasmus+ Development Officer will be accountable for providing a highly professional and comprehensive research assistance function for the DCU research community as part of the wider Research Development and Support team. Duties and Responsibilities The Erasmus+ Development Officer will work on a range of activities that include but are not limited to the following: ● Assisting academic and related professional staff in the preparation and writing of Erasmus+ applications, under Key Action 2, Key Action 3, and the Jean Monnet Actions. ● Advising on the application procedures, submission systems and terms and conditions. ● Ensuring that applications meet eligibility and evaluation criteria and are appropriately costed to enable effective delivery. ● Actively engaging academic staff with Erasmus+ funding opportunities appropriate to and in line with the respective Faculties’ research funding strategy. ● Actively monitoring the Erasmus+ portfolio to ensure that opportunities to leverage further benefits (particularly research-related benefits) from activities and partnerships forged by both application and project activity are fully realised across the institution. ● Maintaining a good comprehension of the University’s policies as they relate to: ○ Research, e.g. governance, data management, ethics and intellectual property. ○ Academic Quality Assurance, e.g., programme approval, student data management, collaborative provision protocols. ○ Partnership approval protocols. ● Ensuring these policies are considered during the process of proposal development. ● Working closely with colleagues across the Research Development and Support team, Research Support Services, and with other units of the University, for example (in the case of Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters applications) with the relevant staff in the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Registry (as required). ● Provide all relevant assistance to allow for effective management, reporting, and operation of successful bids. ● Where appropriate, provide assistance for funding applications to other international funding schemes outside of the Erasmus+ framework in line with the university strategy. ● Working with the teams within Research Support Services to assist academic and research staff at all stages of the research project lifecycle. ● Liaising effectively with DCU professional service units and relevant external funding agencies to ensure a coordinated approach to the provision of research support services. ● Providing assistance to the ECIU University initiative. ● Undertaking duties and responsibilities as prioritised by the Senior Research Development Lead, Head of Research Development and Support, or their designate. Qualifications and Experience Applicants for this post must hold: ● A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent. ● A minimum of three years of experience in a similar or related development/application support area, with experience of supporting academics from Higher Education Institutions. ● Knowledge and comprehension of the Erasmus+ programme, particularly the Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters, Key Action 2, and Jean Monnet activities. ● Evidence of working on research funding applications and successfully securing funding. ● Demonstrable knowledge and comprehension of the European funding landscape. ● Customer orientated approach to problem solving and meeting multiple deadlines. ● Excellent oral and written communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to give professional advice and build effective working relationships with others. In addition, the successful candidate will have: ● Knowledge of relevant academic structures and the Higher Education sector. ● Experience working in research funding and administration. ● Experience in research contracts and grant agreements administration. ● Proven administrative and organisational skills. ● Ability to work as part of a team and on an individual basis. ● Excellent interactive, oral and written communication skills. ● Ability to problem solve and show initiative in the role. Minimum Internal Service Criteria Please note that internal service criteria will apply. Please note staff must have successfully completed their probationary period. Essential Training The postholder will be required to undertake the following essential compliance training: ● Orientation ● Health & Safety ● Data Protection (GDPR) ● Cyber Security Awareness ● AI Literacy Other training may need to be undertaken when required. Salary Scale: Professional 5A - €59,386 - €80,308 Appointment will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and in line with current Government pay policy. Closing date: Friday, 2nd January 2026 Additional Information Please note this role does not meet criteria for a Critical Skills permit as stipulated by the Department of Enterprise, Trade & Employment.
Senior Speech And Language Therapist
Job Specification and Terms and Conditions OVERVIEW · Campaign Reference – RQ1044 · Job Title & Grade – Senior Speech and Language Therapist (Intellectual Disability and Residential Care) · Tenure - Permanent Full-Time · Hours of Work – 35 Hours – the allocation of these hours will be at the discretion of the Department Head and in accordance with needs of service · Department – Speech and Language · Location of Post - Peamount Healthcare, Newcastle, Co. Dublin · Working Model - Fully Onsite · Remuneration - * 63,912 (point 1) to €75,254 (point 9). · Annual Leave - As per Health Service Executive (HSE) · Closing Date – 4th January 2026 · Proposed Interview Date – Week Beginning 12th January 2026 - At least 1 weeks’ notice will be provided · Take Up Appointment - Successful applicant(s) must be available to take up the role within a reasonable timeframe · Reporting Relationship – Eimear O’Keeffe, Speech and Language Therapy Manager Ph: 01-6515928; eokeeffe@peamount.ie WHO ARE WE Peamount Healthcare is an independent voluntary organisation that provides a range of high-quality health and social care services. We help people return home after a serious illness, we provide safe and homely residential care for those who need it, and we support people to live as independently as possible in the community. OUR VALUES Peamount Healthcare is committed to the following values: Person centred – seeing each person as unique, giving them a voice and focusing on ability. Respect – creating a supportive environment where everyone is given courteous and respectful care and support. Excellence – enabling interdisciplinary teams to deliver high quality integrated care, meaningful outcomes with a focus on continuous improvement. Team working – fostering an inclusive, healthy working environment where people are valued and recognised for their individual and shared achievements. Quality improvement – supporting teams to embed continuous improvement methodology as part of everything we do. Education & Research – partnering with academia to support education, learning, research and evidence-based care. BENEFITS OF WORKING IN PEAMOUNT · Pension · Yearly Increment · Bike to Work Scheme · Free Parking · Onsite Café · Peamount Choir/Social Groups · Employee Assistance Programme · Educational Funding · Subsidised Canteen · Award Winning Tranquillity Room · Staff/Family Fun Days PURPOSE OF THE POST The Senior Speech and Language Therapist will be responsible for the provision and delivery of a high-quality Speech and Language Therapy service in the designated clinical area(s) and will carry out clinical, educational and administrative duties as required. To work in collaboration with the Speech and Language Therapy Manager in planning, developing, co-ordinating and evaluating the service to meet the needs of the service users and the objectives of the organisation. Point on Salary Scale Your application must be your own work and reflect your own experiences, competencies and skills. Do not use AI to complete the application form. PLEASE SEE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION ATTACHED
Payroll Officer
Post Title & Subject Area: Payroll Officer Grade: Grade V Post Duration: Full-time, Permanent Reports to: Head of Human Resources Salary: Grade V Salary Scale €51,723 - €61,864* *Candidates should note that as per Department of Finance guidelines, entry will be at the minimum point of the scale and the rate of remuneration will not be subject to negotiation and may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. Different terms and conditions may apply if you are a currently serving civil or public servant. Annual Leave: Annual Leave will be 25 working days. This leave is exclusive of public holidays. Hours of Attendance: Working hours will be 35 hours per week - net of rest breaks. Location: This position is based at NCAD, 100 Thomas Street, Dublin 8 The Payroll Officer will join the Human Resources team to provide a high quality, professional payroll advisory and support service to staff. The position of Payroll Officer requires the role holder to be able to work independently, to prioritise their work and meet deadlines. Given the nature of the role, and the support it provides across the College, the role holder will be required to exercise good judgement, discretion and maintain confidentiality. Experience of working in the public service or the education sector would be beneficial. NCAD payroll is part of the Higher Education Payroll Shared Services Model and manage three payrolls (monthly, fortnightly and pensions) Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Clinical Nurse Manager
Clinical Nurse Manager 1 Sunflower Suite Altrabainisteoir Cliniciúil 1 Job Specification, Terms & Conditions Job Title and Grade Clinical Nurse Manager 1 Sunflower Suite (Grade Code: 2127) Remuneration The salary scale for the post is (01/08/2025) €56,642 €57,669 €59,118 € 60,592 €62,057 €63,532 €65,174 €66,705 Salary Scales are updated periodically and the most up to date versions can be found here: https://healthservice.hse.ie/staff/benefits-services/pay/pay-scales.html Campaign Reference SCH 107 2025 Closing Date Monday 29th December 2025 @ 17:00hrs - CV’s will not be accepted, please complete and upload Application Form to Rezoomo Proposed Interview Date TBC Taking up Appointment A start date will be indicated at job offer stage. Organisational Area HSE Dublin & South East Location of Post HSE Dublin and South East -, St Columcille’s Hospital, Loughlinstown, Co Dublin, D18 V9K1 FSS Bhaile Átha Cliath agus an Oirdheiscirt - Ospidéal Cholm Cille, Baile Uí Lachnáin, Co. Bhaile Átha Cliath, D18 V9K1 There is currently 1 Permanent whole-time vacancy available in St Columcilles Hospital. A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Clinical Nurse Manager 1 Sunflower Suite from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. Informal Enquiries Orla Wright Assistant Director of Nursing, St. Columcille’s Hospital. orla.wright@hse.ie Tel: 01 2115049 Details of Service HSE Dublin and South East Region provides health and social care services in Carlow, Kilkenny, South East Dublin, South Tipperary, Waterford, Wexford and East Wicklow. Community Healthcare Services are the broad range of services in a non-acute hospital setting, delivered as close as possible to people’s homes at the right time, in the right place, by the right team. There are 70 Primary Care Centres in the Region and specialist teams working in Mental Health, Health and Wellbeing, Social Care and Disability Services. Services are provided in various settings including the service user’s own home, day hospitals, community nursing units, hostels, specialist day care centres, training centres, respite care, and residential services. The region is served by 11 hospitals and the services delivered include inpatient scheduled care, unscheduled/emergency care, maternity services, outpatient and diagnostic services. St. Columcille’s Hospital is committed to providing a quality, patient focused service in a way that meets all patient needs in an equitable, efficient and safe manner. We acknowledge the contribution of each member of staff and aim to encourage and support them in their on-going professional development. The hospital has a total of 113 inpatient beds, along with specialized units, including: 4 beds (in the Sunflower Suite) dedicated to the Centre of Obesity Management programme, A 7-bed Day Surgical Unit, A 9-bed Medical Assessment Unit, and A 6-bed Local Injuries Unit. Services provided are: • MAU/LIU • Radiology • General Medicine including Gastroenterology, Gerontology, Respiratory Medicine, Endocrinology and Cardiology • General Surgery • Out-Patient Services • Weight Management Services • Pain Management Services The Hospital also provides Nutrition and Dietetics, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech & Language Therapy, Cardiac Diagnostic and Rehabilitation Services. The Sunflower Suite and the Inpatient Obesity Management Program: The 6 week inpatient obesity rehabilitation program aims to improve physical function and mobility and offer an opportunity for enhanced psychological treatments. It provides an opportunity to reset eating behaviours and to coordinate treatment for any medical complications of obesity that are present for example treatment of lower limb lymphedema or obstructive sleep apnoea. Each individual patient area consists of a bed, chair, table and storage facilities. There are two purpose-built toilet facilities within the unit. The nursing staff provide assistance with personal care should it be required. There are washing facilities available on site for laundry. The patients will follow a low calorie liquid diet consisting of semi-skimmed milk. The dietitian will discuss this with the patient in detail before admission. Taking part in the program is a great opportunity to establish a daily routine to build on mobility. There are various activities in which patients take part. Patients are encouraged to spend time outdoors in the space around the hospital grounds. The sunflower Suite is a four bedded unit, it is staffed by a nurse and a health care assistant. The department is supported by a Clinical Nurse Manager 2 (CNM 2) and an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADoN). The primary goal of the unit is to promote individual Nursing care to all patients. As demands on the service grow there is a requirement for the development of an evidence-based, high quality, adequately resourced service, dedicated to the care of patients and to the continuing education and development of staff. Reporting Relationship The post holder will: · Report to the Clinical Nurse Manager 2/ Assistant Director of nursing as relevant to the post/ as appropriate. · Be accountable to the Assistant Director of Nursing and Director of Nursing. Key Working Relationships The successful candidate will develop close working relationships with the patients, their families, Consultants and Doctors, Nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Dieticians, Medical social workers, Speech and language Therapist, Patient flow manager, Admissions and Discharge coordinators. Purpose of the Post To be responsible for the management, care and treatment of service users, to ensure that the optimum standard of care is provided within the designated area(s) of responsibility. The primary role of the CNM 1 will be one of clinical and professional leadership and development in the nursing team, including the development of nursing staff by means of in-service training, orientation of new staff and arranging for clinical experience and supervision of student nurses where this is appropriate. Principal Duties and Responsibilities Professional / Clinical The Clinical Nurse Manager 1 will: Personnel / Administrative The Clinical Nurse Manager 1 will: · Exercise authority in the running of the assigned area(s) as deputised by the CNM2/ADON. · Provide the necessary co-ordination and deployment of nursing and support staff in designated area(s) of responsibility, ensuring that skill mix takes account of fluctuating workloads and ensuring maximisation of available resources. · Assess and monitor trends through collection and analysis of activity and data and keeping CNM2 and Senior Nursing Management informed of changing work patterns, which may require increased resource allocation. · Collaborate with the CNM2 in preparing, implementing and evaluating budget and service plans for the clinical area. · Co-operate in managing all resources - including midwives and non-nursing staff within an agreed budget. · Promote a culture that values diversity and respect in the workplace. · Assist in maintaining the necessary clinical and administrative records and reporting arrangements / contribute to quality assurance by assisting in data collection. · Ensure that patient care equipment is maintained to an appropriate standard. · Ensure compliance with legal requirements, policies and procedures affecting service users, staff and other hospital matters. · Participate actively in the Nursing Management structure by ‘acting up’ when required. · Engage in IT developments as they apply to service user and service administration. The above Job Description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. Eligibility Criteria Qualifications and/ or Experience Each candidate must, at the latest date for receipt of completed applications for the post possess: 1. Professional Qualifications & Experience · Candidates must be registered in the General Division of the Register of Nurses kept by An Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann (NursingMidwifery Board Ireland ) or be entitled to be so registered And · Have at least 3 years post registration experience of which 1must be in the speciality area of Acute Medicine And · Have the clinical, managerial and administrative capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role 2. Age Age restrictions shall only apply to a candidate where he/she is not classified as a new entrant (within the meaning of the Public Service Superannuation Act, 2004). A candidate who is not classified as a new entrant must be under 65 years of age on the first day of the month in which the latest date for receiving completed application forms for the office occurs. 3. Health A candidate 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. 4. Character Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character. Please note that appointment to and continuation in posts that require statutory registration is dependent upon the post holder maintaining annual registration in the relevant division of the register maintained by Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland) Post Specific Requirements Demonstrate depth and breadth of experience in the area of General Acute Medicine as relevant to the role. It is desirable that the candidate has experience of supporting patients living with obesity and an understanding of the specific needs of these patients. Other Requirements Specific to the Post The post holder must be available to day shifts, including Bank Holidays, and weekends. Skills, Competencies and/or Knowledge Candidates must: · Demonstrate the ability to lead on clinical practice and service quality. · Demonstrate promotion of evidence-based decision making. · Demonstrate practitioner competence and professionalism. · Demonstrate the ability to plan and organise effectively. · Demonstrate the ability to build and lead a team. · Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills including the ability to build and maintain relationships. · Demonstrate strong communication and influencing skills. · Demonstrate initiative and innovation in the delivery of service. · Demonstrate resilience and composure. · Demonstrate openness to change. · Demonstrate integrity and ethical stance. · Demonstrate a commitment to continuing professional development. · Demonstrate the ability to relate nursing research to nursing practice. · Demonstrate an awareness of HR policies and procedures including disciplinary procedures. · Demonstrate an awareness of relevant legislation and policy e.g. health and safety, infection control etc. · Demonstrate an awareness of current and emerging nursing strategies and policy in relation to the clinical / designated area. · Demonstrate an awareness of the Health Service Transformation Programme. · Demonstrate a willingness to develop IT skills relevant to the role. Competition Specific Selection process A ranking and or shortlisting exercise may be carried out on the basis of 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 in light of 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 principle 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 description may be reviewed. This job description 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. Clinical Nurse Manager 1 Terms and Conditions of Employment Tenure The current vacancy available is permanent and fulltime. The post is pensionable. A panel may be created from which 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 Appointment) Act 2004. Remuneration The Salary scale for the post is: as of 01/08/2025 €56,642 €57,669 €59,118 € 60,592 €62,057 €63,532 €65,174 €66,705 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 this post will be confirmed at Job Offer Stage. Annual Leave The annual leave associated with the 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 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 Persons Reporting Child Abuse Act 1998 As this post is one of those designated under the Protection of Persons Reporting Child Abuse Act 1998, appointment to this post appoints one as a designated officer in accordance with Section 2 of the Act. You will remain a designated officer for the duration of your appointment to your current post or for the duration of your appointment to such other post as is included in the categories specified in the Ministerial Direction. You will receive full information on your responsibilities under the Act on appointment. 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. 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 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 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 web-pages [2]See link on health and safety web-pages to latest Incident Management Policy
