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The Position & Role The Local Enterprise Office Kildare was established in April 2014 and involved the amalgamation of the business support unit of Kildare County Council and Kildare County Enterprise Board. Its offices are currently located in The Merits Building, Devoy Park, Naas Co. Kildare. The Office is responsible for: • The delivery of the Local Enterprise Office Programme in partnership with Enterprise Ireland • The delivery of a variety of Economic Development Projects including Economic Promotion • The development and delivery of Special Projects including European Funding, URDF, RRDF, REDF The Business Advisor will report to the Head of Enterprise, Economic Development & Tourism or any other officer as designated by the Chief Executive. The Competition The purpose of this recruitment campaign is to form a panel for Kildare County Council from which temporary posts may be filled at Business Advisor Grade as vacancies arise. The Candidate It is desirable that candidates demonstrate through their application form and at the interview that they: • Have an excellent understanding of commercial business and significant experience in working with the business community • Have an excellent understanding of project development and delivery (specialisation in any of the below sectors while not essential may be an advantage): ▪ EU project management ▪ Food enterprise development ▪ Craft & textile enterprise development ▪ Tourism enterprise development ▪ Circular economy, social enterprise development • Have excellent communications skills and experience in client/customer engagement and management • Have significant experience in event management and/or delivery of projects • Be experienced in the use of financial management systems both from an administrative and reporting perspective • Have experience in the management and utilisation of new communications technologies in particular digital marketing • Have a strong capability to multitask and work to deadlines • Be self-motivated with an ability to work on own initiative but within a dynamic small team environment • Have a strong understanding of the needs of small and micro businesses and the role of the Local Enterprise Office, including knowledge of its supports, services and processes • Have the ability to motivate, empower and encourage staff under his/her control to achieve maximum performance • Possess a strong business acumen with experience that demonstrates an understanding of the phases of business development including a demonstrated ability to analyse and interpret business proposals from various perspectives, e.g., finance, marketing, process/operations, etc. Duties and Responsibilities The Business Advisor will report to the Head of the Enterprise, Economic Development & Tourism or any other officer as designated by the Chief Executive. Roles and responsibilities encompass the following key areas and will depend on assignment: • Financial management, accounting, budgeting and reporting. This includes financial and other reporting to Council bodies, Enterprise Ireland, The Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation and to various other government departments in addition to European Union • Delivery of a variety of projects in Business Support and Economic Development • The provision of one-to-one business advice and guidance to new and existing businesses • Proactively identify opportunities for Kildare County Council to improve the local economic environment and/or the LEO’s offering of services to its client businesses • Develop and lead initiatives designed to support microenterprises to increase performance and competitiveness, to support them to increase market share, assist with their exporting activities and to invest in R&D • Act as a liaison between local organisations, businesses and individuals and representatives of government, business and industry concerning economic/enterprise development • Secure funding for economic development programmes and activities and support the development of funding proposals • Represent the council at economic conferences at local, regional, national and international levels. The nature of the role may necessitate overnight travel nationally or internationally • Provide advice regarding market analysis and economic opportunities • Identify opportunities for joint ventures and assist with any negotiations • Research private and public sector economic development funding opportunities and develop cross functional proposals and projects • Engaging on collaborative initiatives and EU programmes as required by the Head of Enterprise, Economic Development & Tourism • Promoting and implementing innovation and continuous improvement in the processes and programmes of the Local Enterprise Office • Other duties required to contribute to the successful management of the Local Enterprise Office services as may be assigned from time to time by the Head of the Local Enterprise, Economic and/or other nominated members of the Local Enterprise Office management team Qualifications Character: Each candidate must be of good character Health: Each candidate must be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service Education, Training and Experience etc.: It is desirable that each candidate should, on the latest date for receipt of completed applications: • Have a relevant third level business qualification (Level 7 or greater) • Have at least 3 years’ relevant business experience • Have significant experience of working in or working with small and micro businesses and be familiar with the broad range of supports and agencies available to support local businesses • Have significant experience of working with a variety of different levels of stakeholders • Demonstrate significant experience in the development of projects from concept to development to delivery stage • Have financial literacy skills to undertake evaluation and assessment of project proposals for financial assistance and other supports • Have excellent communications and business report writing skills with demonstrated evidence of robust IT literacy (i.e., MS Office skills including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) • Have excellent research capability, analytical skills and presentation skills Please supply copies of any certificates, diplomas or degrees you may have with the application form. Non-Irish qualifications must be accompanied by a determination from Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) to establish their comparability against the Irish National Framework of Qualifications. Overseas qualifications must also be accompanied by a translation document. Driving Licence Applicants should at the date of appointment hold a full valid Irish/EU licence for Class B vehicles, or a licence acceptable to NDLS for transfer to full Irish licence. They must be a competent driver and shall drive a car in the course of their duties and for this purpose provide and maintain a car to the satisfaction of the local authority. The council must be indemnified on their insurance. Particulars of Employment The Post The post is whole-time (i.e., 35 hours per week) temporary appointment. Location Kildare County Council reserves the right to assign the successful candidates to any premises in use by the Council, now or in the future. Staff will be based at Kildare Local Enterprise Office, The Merits Building, Áras Chill Dara, or other council facilities within the county. The person appointed will be required to report to their place of work by their own means of transport and at their own expense. Commencement Kildare County Council shall require a person to whom an appointment is offered to take up such appointment within a period of not more than one month and if they fail to take up the appointment within such period, or such other longer period as the Council in its absolute discretion may determine, Kildare County Council shall not appoint them. Working Hours The current working hours are 35 hours per week. The hours of work are 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. Mondays to Fridays (rotas operate for lunchtime opening). Kildare County Council also has a flexi time system in operation, details of which are available from the Human Resources Section. The Council reserves the right to alter the hours of work from time to time in line with Government Circulars. You may be required to work overtime on various occasions. All hours worked are subject to and recorded in accordance with the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997, and the Organisation of Working Time Regulations, 2001. Kildare County Council requires employees to record their hours using a clocking system. Reporting Arrangements The Business Advisor reports directly to the appropriate supervisor in the section or to any other employee of Kildare County Council as the Director of Services or other appropriate employee may designate for this purpose. A system of regular appraisal will be operated during employment, which will involve discussions between the employee and the line manager regarding performance and conduct. Probationary Period of Employment Where a person is permanently appointed to Kildare County Council, the following provisions shall apply: a) There shall be a period after appointment takes effect during which such a person shall hold the position on probation b) Such period shall be twelve months, but the Chief Executive may, at their discretion, extend such period c) Such a person shall cease to hold the position at the end of the period of probation, unless during this period the Chief Executive has certified that the service is satisfactory d) The period at (a) above may be terminated on giving one week’s notice as per the Minimum Notice and Terms of Employment Acts e) There will be assessments during the probationary period Remuneration €57,895 per annum to €66,017 per annum (maximum) €68,367 per annum (LSI 1) (after 3 years satisfactory service at maximum) €70,730 per annum (LSI 2) (after 6 years satisfactory service at maximum) On appointment successful candidates will be placed on the first point of the salary scale. Appointment to a higher point of the salary scale may apply to candidates employed elsewhere in the public service, subject to verification of service history. Remuneration is paid fortnightly by PayPath directly to the employee’s nominated bank account. The current wage pay cycle may be revised during the period of employment. Remuneration is subject to all statutory deductions, e.g., P.A.Y.E. and P.R.S.I. Increments are paid annually subject to satisfactory attendance, conduct and performance and national agreements. Increments may be withheld if performance, attendance and/or conduct are not satisfactory. Superannuation & Retirement A person who becomes a pensionable employee of the County Council will be required in respect of their superannuation to contribute to the Local Authority at the appropriate rate. The terms of the Local Government Superannuation (Consolidation) Scheme 1998 as amended or the Public Services Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004 or the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme & Other Provisions) Act 2012 will apply as appropriate on appointment. Retirement age for employees is dependent on their relevant contract of employment, with due consideration being given to the rules of the superannuation scheme to which they belong. • For appointees who are deemed not to be “new entrants” as defined in the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, retirement is compulsory on reaching 65 years of age • The minimum retirement age for “new entrants” to the public service as defined in the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004 is 65. There is no mandatory retirement age • Effective from 1st January 2013, the Single Public Service Scheme applies to all first-time new entrants to the public service, as well as to former public servants returning to the public service after a break of more than 26 weeks: Retirement age is set, initially, at 66 years; this will rise in step with statutory changes in the State Pension Contributory (SPC) age to 67 years in 2021 and 68 years in 2028 Compulsory retirement age will be 70 Annual Leave Granting of annual leave, payment for annual leave and arrangements for public holidays will be governed by the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act 1997 and the nationally agreed annual leave scheme for the sector. The annual leave year runs from 1st January to 31st December. The current leave entitlement for this post is 30 days. The Chief Executive of Kildare County Council retains autonomy regarding office closures (e.g., Christmas office closure). Any days arising from such closure will be reserved from the employee’s annual leave entitlement. Proposed office closure days will be reviewed and advised to all employees each year. Residence The person holding the office must reside in, or at an address convenient to the Local Authority, as approved by the Chief Executive. Outside Employment The position is whole-time, and the officer may not engage in private practice or be connected with any outside business which would interfere with the performance of official duties. Code of Conduct/Organisation Policies Employees are required to adhere to all current and future Kildare County Council codes of practice including Code of Conduct of Employees and all current and future organisational policies including, but not limited to Health and Safety, Communications, Data Protection, Equality, Staff Mobility, Attendance Management and Use of Electronic Equipment. Training Employees are required to attend and participate fully in training programmes as may be decided by the Council from time to time and to apply their learning in the course of their daily working activities.
Accounts Administrator
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Supervisor
Main purpose of the role: Manage and motivate your team, ensuring the store operates efficiently and effectively and to provide our customers with the very best customer service experience at all times. The ideal candidate will have/be:
NAAS-- - Senior Occupational Therapist
Senior Occupational Therapist (General Medicine Surgery/Frailty) Naas General Hospital There is currently Specified purpose whole-time vacancy available in the Occupational Therapy Department in Naas General Hospital covering the General Medicine and Surgical wards including ICU. The General Medicine and Surgical team consists of 2 x Senior Occupational Therapists and 2 Staff grade. This post may rotate / provide Occupational Therapy cover the Frailty Intervention Team in the Emergency Department. A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Senior Occupational Therapist from which current and future specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. **Please note we do not accept CV's for this post - applications are only accepted** Informal Enquiries Joan Elliott Occupational Therapist Manager Naas General Hospital Email: joan.elliott@hse.ie Phone: 045 843030 HR Point of Contact Olivia Girvin HR Recruitment Officer HSE Dublin and Midlands Email: Olivia.Girvin@hse.ie Tel: 087 957 4869 Purpose of the Post The Senior Occupational Therapist will function as an efficient and effective member of the Occupational Therapy team, the multidisciplinary team and the Frailty Intervention Team with the aim of ensuring optimum delivery of a quality, patient centered occupational therapy service that is in keeping with best practice in the Acute care setting. Eligibility Criteria Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc Candidates for appointment must: (i) Be registered, or be eligible for registration, on the Occupational Therapists Register maintained by the Occupational Therapists Registration Board at CORU. AND (ii) Have three years full time (or an aggregate of three years) post qualification clinical experience. AND (iii) Have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and professional ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office. AND (iv) Provide proof of Statutory Registration on the Occupational Therapists Register maintained by the Occupational Therapists Registration Board at CORU before a contract of employment can be issued. 2. Annual registration (i) On appointment practitioners must maintain annual registration on the Occupational Therapists Register maintained by the Occupational Therapists Registration Board at CORU AND (ii) Practitioners must confirm annual registration with CORU to the HSE by way of the annual Patient Safety Assurance Certificate (PSAC). 3. Health Candidates 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 Candidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character **Please note only completed application forms are accepted for this role**
Sales Assistant
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:
NAAS-- - Senior Physiotherapist, EDS, Stroke, SPC
Senior Physiotherapist - Early Supported Discharge (Stroke) - SPC Naas General Hospital. There is currently one, specified purpose, whole-time vacancy for a Senior Physiotherapist, Early Supported Discharge (ESD) Stroke, located in Physiotherapy Department, Naas General Hospital, Naas, Co Kildare. The successful candidate will be based in Naas General Hospital but will provide a ESD service to Stroke survivors in the catchment areas of Kildare & West Wicklow working to support the early discharge of patients who meet the criteria for ESD. The successful candidate may be required to work in any service area within the vicinity as the need arises. A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Senior Physiotherapist Early Supported Discharge (Stroke) from which current and future, specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. Informal Enquiries: Ms Emma McGrane Email: Emma.mcgrane@hse.ie Tel: 045 849507 HR Point of Contact: DML is committed to providing information and services which are accessible to all, if you require accessibility assistance throughout any stage of the recruitment process, please contact: Rachel Smith HR Recruitment Officer HSE Dublin and Midlands Email : Rachel.smitp@hse.ie Tel: 087 1881997 Purpose of the Post: The Physiotherapist, Senior ESD Stroke will: · Be responsible for the establishment and provision of a high-quality Physiotherapy Service to Stroke survivors as part of an Early Supported Discharge framework and in accordance with standards of professional practice. To work with the Physiotherapist Manager and other members of the Physiotherapy team, and in conjunction with other ESD for stroke team members, to co-ordinate and develop the service to meet the needs of the population it serves in line with the objectives of the organisation and the National Clinical Programme for Stroke. Eligibility Criteria 1. Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc (a)Candidates for appointment must: (i) Be registered, or be eligible for registration, on the Physiotherapists Register maintained by the Physiotherapists Registration Board at CORU. See attached link for current approved physiotherapy qualifications https://coru.ie/health-and-social-care-professionals/education/approved-qualifications/physiotherapists/physiotherapists-approved-qualifications.html AND (ii) Have three years full time (or an aggregate of three years full time) post qualification clinical experience. AND (iii) Have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and professional ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office. AND (iv) Provide proof of Statutory Registration on the Physiotherapists Register maintained by the Physiotherapists Registration Board at CORU before a contract of employment can be issued. 2. Annual Registration (i) On appointment, practitioners must maintain annual registration on Physiotherapists Register maintained by the Physiotherapists Registration Board at CORU AND (ii) Practitioners must confirm annual registration with CORU to the HSE by way of the annual Patient Safety Assurance Certificate (PSAC). 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. Note 1*: Section 91 candidates are individuals who qualified before 30 September 2016 and have been engaged in the practice of the profession in the Republic of Ireland for a minimum of 2 years fulltime (or an aggregate of 2 years fulltime), between 30th September 2011 and 30th September 2016 are considered to be Section 91 applicants under the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005. Post Specific Requirements: The Physiotherapist, Senior, ESD Stroke will: Demonstrate a high level of experience and knowledge in the management of Stroke patients in the acute hospital setting, including the management of patients who meet the criteria for ESD, supported by relevant CPD. Demonstrate recent experience of leading and working as part of a multi-disciplinary team in the provision of direct clinical patient care.
NAAS-- - Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist
Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist Naas General Hospital. There is currently 1 permanent whole-time vacancy available in Naas Hospital. A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist in Rheumatology from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. Informal Enquiries: Joan Elliott Occupational Therapist Manager joan.elliott@hse.ie Phone: 045 843030 HR Point of Contact: DML is committed to providing information and services which are accessible to all, if you require accessibility assistance throughout any stage of the recruitment process, please contact: Name: Olivia Girvin Position: HR Recruitment Officer HSE Dublin and Midlands Email: Olivia.Girvin@hse.ie Tel: 087 957 4869 Purpose of the Post: The Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist will provide the advanced clinical knowledge and expertise to design and implement a high quality service. He / She will be responsible forthe effective and efficient delivery of an evidenced based, patient focused, quality infused Occupational Therapy Rheumatology Service. The Clinical Specialist will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to manage a caseload of patients with complex rheumatology presentations, ranging from acute and progressive conditions. In addition, the Clinical Specialist: · Serves as a leader in service improvement and development. · Develops and implements clinical evidence based practice, research and audit in the occupational therapy rheumatology service, · Provides expert guidance/consultation to other occupational therapists, students and health care professionals via education, supervision and training to ensure they have the required skills & knowledge to deliver evidenced based, safe and effective practice Eligibility Criteria 1. Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc. (a) Candidates for appointment must: (i) Be registered, or be eligible for registration, on the Occupational Therapists Register maintained by the Occupational Therapists Registration Board at CORU. (https://www.coru.ie/) And (ii) Have five years full time (or equivalent) years post qualification clinical experience of which four years full time (or equivalent) must be consecutive in the required area of specialism. And (iii) Demonstrate a proven record of clinical excellence. And (iv) Professional Development and Practice Candidates must demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development relevant to the required area of specialism, in the form of post-graduate qualifications or relevant courses. And Candidates must demonstrate achievement in the areas of clinical audit, quality improvement initiatives, practice development, teaching and research. And (v) Have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability, management, leadership and professional ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office. (vi) Provide proof of Statutory Registration on the Occupational Therapists Register maintained by the Occupational Therapists Registration Board at CORU before a contract of employment can be issued. 2. Annual Registration (i) Practitioners must maintain annual registration on Occupational Therapists Register maintained by the Occupational Therapists Registration Board at CORU. And (ii) Confirm annual registration with CORU to the HSE by way of the annual Patient Safety Assurance Certificate (PSAC). 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. Post specific Requirements: Demonstrates an advanced level of clinical knowledge and skills in the assessment and management of rheumatology outpatients.
