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Main purpose of the role: Ensure the Bakery Department operates efficiently and effectively at all times and provides our customers with excellent quality products and services. The ideal candidate will have/be: HACCP training is desirable but not necessary Excellent communication skills Previous customer service experience is an advantage The ability to work as part of a team in a fast paced environment, ability to multi task under pressure A passion for food and the ability to inspire shoppers Main duties: Actively live SuperValu brand-values i.e. Genuine, Passion for Food, Vibrant, Committed, Innovative and Imaginative Prepare customers bakery orders Bake, prepare and display the Bakery Products sold throughout the day Ensure that the counter displays across all fresh food departments are to the highest standards at all times throughout the day Demonstrate your passion for quality food by sharing knowledge, recipes and personal recommendations with customers Deal with all customer queries efficiently, professionally and in line with store policy
Confectioner
Main purpose of the role: Ensure the Confectionery Department operates efficiently and effectively at all times. Provide our customers with excellent quality products and customer service. The ideal candidate will have/be: A recognised qualification in pastry and/or have at least 2 years€,, experience in a bakery or quality focused restaurant or hotel Creative and able to embrace new recipes Excellent communication skills Ability to engage with and prioritise customer needs Strong attention to detail, organised and flexible Ability to use own initiative and work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment Main duties: Actively live SuperValu brand-values i.e. Genuine, Passion for Food, Vibrant, Committed, Innovative and Imaginative; Prepare and present the highest quality bakery items, desserts and pastries Assist in volume production Be passionate about keeping up to date with the latest culinary trends and bring your ideas to the team Drive sales through instore initiatives Merchandise and present the department to the highest standard at all times and in accordance with relevant store planograms and guidelines; Adhere to weekly stocktaking and daily waste procedures in the Bakery Conduct quality and freshness checks Attend relevant training as required and implement learnings in store
Learning Specialist, Temporary To Cover Maternity Leave
Learning Specialist SITE: Dream Space, W5 LIFE, Odyssey Trust LOCATION: Queen’s Quay, Belfast, BT3 9QQ RESPONSIBLE TO: Learning Centre Lead TERMS: Full-time, Fixed Term - 10 month (with potential to extend to 12 months) Maternity Leave Cover – 1st September 2025 – 30th June 2026 DATE: June 2025 OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB: An exciting opportunity is being created to join the new Learning Centre team at W5. This role will be the development and delivery of learning and engagement programmes, developed in collaboration with Microsoft Ireland. Essential Criteria [1] [Some T&Cs and qualifying periods may apply]
Phlebotomist
Phlebotomist – London – (Job Ref: 25/LDMN) Have you ever considered relocating to London? At Randox Health we have exciting new career opportunities for Phlebotomists who are willing to relocate to London, to work in one of our central London clinics. Randox Health continues to be at the forefront of clinical diagnostics, dedicated to improving health worldwide with our disruptive technology and innovative diagnostic solutions. Our staff are at the heart of everything we do and achieve. What does the Randox Health team do? At Randox Health we encourage individuals to adopt a personalised, preventative approach to their health and well-being, ultimately helping them to live healthier for longer. Using Randox revolutionary technology we measure hundreds of health biomarkers, generating unrivalled data that when combined with our complex algorithms can predict future health concerns and identify early signs of illness even before symptoms arise. This empowers individuals to act sooner to prevent or delay disease onset – moving from a model of sickness management to true preventative healthcare. Location : Based in one of our central London clinics. Contract Offered : Full-time, permanent Working Hours / Shifts : 40 hours per week contract. 6.40am to 3.20pm and 10.20am to 7pm, alternating between Monday to Friday and Tuesday to Saturday. Hours are subject to change. For this position, as you may be in contact with live blood samples, you must be vaccinated against Hepatitis B or be able to get it following a successful interview stage. In line with Care Quality Commission guidelines, the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. What does the Phlebotomist role involve? This role is responsible for ensuring customers have an excellent experience from the moment they enter our clinic, taking blood samples from both private and corporate clients. This is a varied role that may also include the following responsibilities: • Conduct comprehensive client appointments, including blood and urine sample collection, personal health measurements, and data entry into our Patient Information Systems (PIS). • Demonstrate sensitive communication to ensure client understanding and consent. • Maintain accurate records in PIS, uploading all relevant documentation. • Represent the company professionally at offsite events and appointments. • Engage in upselling and cross-selling at our private health clinic. • Proactively drive sales and exceed targets. • Complete company forms, specimen labelling, and laboratory test order forms accurately. • Demonstrate high IT literacy in order to manager various software systems and daily tasks. Essential criteria: • Previous phlebotomy experience • Phlebotomy certificate of competence • Flexibility with working hours, as required by the business inclusive of evenings and weekends. • Exemplary customer service skills and experience. • Ability to manage existing clientele and generate new clientele at the same time. • High level of IT literacy. Desirable: • Experience in a private healthcare setting. • Proficiency in the use of Microsoft packages. • Confidence and experience working internal / external events. • Sales / Retail experience. • Valid UK driving license
Clinic Area Manager
Clinic Area Manager –Midlands – (Job Ref: 25/CMMD) Randox Health continues to be at the forefront of clinical diagnostics, dedicated to improving health worldwide with our disruptive technology and innovative diagnostic solutions. Our staff are at the heart of everything we do and achieve. We have an exciting new career opportunity for a Clinic Area Manager to manage our clinics in Birmingham, Leicester and Oxford. Location : Based in the clinic in Birmingham, Leicester or Oxford, with regular travel required between the clinics. Contract Offered : Full-time, Permanent. Working Hours / Shifts : 8.40am to 5.20pm, Monday to Friday. Flexibility will be required, including some weekend work. What does the Clinic Area Manager role involve? This role is responsible for ensuring the day-to-day operations of several Randox Health clinics This is a varied role that may also include the following responsibilities: • Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and regulations to include International Standardisation Organisation and Care Quality Commission for clinics. • Ensure that all staff adhere to the Quality Management System. • Manage clinical staff, across a number of clinics within the region along with maintaining relations with GPs, specialists, doctors and couriers. • The development and appraisal of staff. • The organisation and monitoring of team development and training, ensuring that all staff training plans are up to date. • Develop and implement policies and procedures. • Manage clinic expenditure. • Co-ordinate with the quality team to carry out internal audits, report incidents, and implement corrective / preventive actions. • Ensure sufficient overall management of the clinic with regards to supplies, equipment, fixtures, and fittings. • Ability to cover reception duties. • Ensure clinic and all staff provide a high level of customer service and care to all clients. • Ensure effective teamwork and communication with staff throughout the business. • Ensure that staff maintain confidentiality and appropriate storage of confidential information. • Ensure full knowledge of software procedures and clinic roles. • Assist with recruitment as required. • Rota optimisation and management in order to meet client requirements and financial revenue. • Regular travel within our clinic network. Essential criteria: • University Degree in a business or science related discipline. • Experience in managing a team. • Flexibility with working hours, as required by the business inclusive of evenings and weekends. • Exemplary customer service skills and experience. • Flexibility to travel and work across multiple sites • Proficiency in the use of Microsoft packages. Desirable: • Experience implementing a quality management system in a regulatory environment. • Confidence and experience working internal / external events. • Previous sales / retail experience. • High level of IT literacy. • Experience within a senior management role
Assistant Management Accountant
Job Title: Assistant Management Accountant Contract Type: Permanent. Contracted Hours: Full-Time 39 hours per week (Monday - Thursday 8-5, Friday 8-1) Location: Duncrue Crescent, Belfast. Salary: £36,000 - £38,000 per annum This is a varied role working based in our Head Office based in Belfast. We are recruiting a part qualified accountant with a keen eye for detail to join the Finance Team in our growing business, this is an excellent first move into industry. Who Are We Dreams and Sofatime are a leading bed and sofa retailer on the island of Ireland with 2 warehouses, 11 stores and 4 websites. With continued growth planned in Ireland multiple new stores are currently underway. We aim to be the first choice for beds and sofas island wide. The Role The role will assist the Group Accountant to produce high quality financial information in a timely manner for our international Group of Companies - including Dreams and Sofatime both in NI and ROI, Skyline Direct Ltd (a financial institution regulated by the FCA) and multiple commercial property management companies. The successful candidate will learn the key skills of an international commercial business and maintaining the accuracy of internal reporting. Day To Day Will Involve: Assist with the month end close and management accounts preparation. Bank reconciliations, accruals and prepayments, follow up of review points, ad-hoc journal preparation and input, intercompany reconciliations, fixed asset accounting inc. assets under construction, hire purchase accounting, accounting for loans, foreign exchange. Balance sheet reconciliations. Reporting to internal and external stakeholders. Assisting in audit preparation. Various ad-hoc tasks and projects. What You Need To Succeed: Part Qualified Accountant – ACA/ACCA/CIMA (audit and accounts background preferable). Excellent teamwork skills. Effective communication skills. Strong IT skills, particularly excel. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Willingness to learn and develop commerciality.
Administrative Officer
Salary: Scale 5 SCP 14 – 19 £28,624 – £31,067 per annum JOB PURPOSE: The post holder will work as part of a team to provide a confidential and comprehensive secretarial and administration service within the Department ensuring priorities, targets and deadlines are met whilst achieving a high level of accuracy and customer service in a busy environment. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES: 1. Work as part of a team liaising with others to ensure the provision of customer and administrative support service across the Department. 2. Fulfil a customer care role, being the first point of contact for the receipt, initial assessment and distribution of complaints/ service requests and all enquiries in relation to Departmental functions. 3. Maintain and update data management and filing systems, generate and verify reports and statistical returns ensuring accuracy and compliance with corporate processes on data handling and record retention and disposal processes. Provide information from systems as requested. 4. Process, prepare and issue applications, correspondence, licences, notices and all documents with accuracy and within agreed time scales. 5. Carry out administrative processes associated with the preparation of legal files to support case progression. Undertake audio transcriptions in relation to PACE interviews and other legal matters. 6. Provide administrative support to assist the delivery of Departmental functions such as Animal Welfare service, as required to ensure adequate cover is available. 7. Process purchase orders, purchase and sales invoices and accounts using financial software package, allocating spend and revenue to appropriate cost centre coding in accordance with Council financial protocols. 8. Process received income, penalties and fees, prepare and reconcile financial records for bank lodgements and lodge monies, as required in line with Council’s financial protocols. 9. Operate the Petty Cash System, including the recording and balancing of accounts, in accordance with financial protocols. 10. Support departmental, team or other meetings or seminars etc. within the functions of the Department as requested, by organising meetings, preparing agendas, note taking and issue of same within agreed time scales. 11. Assist with internal and external monitoring audits and the development of procedures and systems to contribute to the efficient and effective operation of the administrative service to the Department 12. Participate in team/ Departmental or cross Departmental meetings and training and cascade information to other staff members as required on any relevant changes. As required, train others on the use of Departmental systems. Assist with the training of those assigned to the department e.g. work experience/agency staff. 13. Participation in interchange of duties to cover for sickness, annual leave, staff vacancies etc. 14. Undertake any other relevant duties that may be required and are commensurate with the nature and grade of the post. Qualifications and training • A minimum of 5 GCSEs (Grades A –C) or equivalent/comparable including English Language and Mathematics. **Applicants must list all subjects, grades and level attained Experience • At least 1 years’ relevant administrative experience in each of the following: • Dealing with the public in a customer service capacity; • Data input; • Dealing with confidential/sensitive information; • Use of Microsoft Office applications including Microsoft Word and Excel and the word processing of documents. Key skills, knowledge and attributes • Effective communication and interpersonal skills; • Excellent IT literacy; • Ability to carry out multiple tasks and prioritise work to meet required deadlines; • Effective team worker; • Ability to complete tasks accurately; • Ability to act on personal initiative and take decisions within agreed guidelines; • Ability to exercise tact and discretion in relation to confidential matters; • Customer-focused. Working Arrangements/Flexibility 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday 9.00 am – 5.00 pm. A flexible working hours scheme in operation. The postholder may be required to work additional hours and outside normal working hours to meet the needs of the post.
Assistant Director Of Nursing
Exciting Career Opportunity! Assistant Director of Nursing (Full-time and Part-time opportunities) Bon Secours Hospital Limerick is inviting applications for the position of Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON). The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) will be responsible for the provision of a high quality and safe nursing service across the hospital. This will involve professional leadership to nursing staff at all levels, providing professional advice, contributing to the development and implementation of nursing policy and strategy, and proactively developing nursing roles in accordance with the needs of the patient. The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) will provide support to the Director of Nursing, ensuring excellence in patient care through a well-educated and highly motivated nursing team, and the effective and efficient use of resources. Bon Secours Health System is developing a new 150 bed medical facility in Ballysimon to the east of Limerick City. Building works are nearing completion with a plan to open this new state-of-the-art hospital in 2025. This commitment will see the expansion of surgical specialties currently delivered by Bon Secours Hospital Limerick at Barringtons, plus the addition of cardiology, MAU and other medical services. Post: This position can be considered on a part-time or full-time basis. We also can facilitate a post working solely night shift. Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week or open to negotiation. The successful candidate is required to be flexible in working over a 24/7 roster which may include both day and night shift patterns. Remuneration: € 67,144-€80,399 (commensurate on experience). Essential Eligibility Criteria: · Registered, or are eligible to registered with, the General Nurse Division of the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI). · A Level 8 or higher (QQI) award in a health care or management related area. · 7 years post-registration experience in an acute hospital setting. · Minimum of 4 years management experience at CNM II level or above in an acute hospital setting. · Commitment to the overall aims of the Bon Secours Mission, Vision and Values. · A flexible, positive attitude to performing a wide range of duties to meet the needs of the service. Behavioral Competencies · Leadership People · Management · Quality Service · Problem Solving & Decision Making · Change & Innovation · Organisational Knowledge Technical/Clinical Competencies · Knowledge of IP&C standards · IT literacy skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) · Experience of personal & professional development · Knowledge of Quality, Patient Safety & Risk Desirable Criteria: · A Level 9 /Master’s in Nursing, Management, and/or Leadership. · Up to date ACLS. Role Responsibilities include but are not limited to: · Provides professional leadership to all nursing staff, fostering a culture which values continuing professional development and strives for excellence in the delivery of patient care and quality improvement in line with Joint Commission International Accreditation Standards for Hospitals. · Collaborates and works with Director of Nursing and ADON colleagues in leading on the development and implementation of nursing aspects of the hospital’s strategy and provides advice as required on nursing and patient experience issues, in accordance with local and national policy. · Works in partnership with the Director of Nursing and Hospital CEO in balancing the challenges of providing high quality, safe services, with excellent outcomes and in a way that delivers efficiencies and meets the expectations of patients and the public. · Participate fully in the duty roster set up by the Director of Nursing including supporting and deputising for the Director of Nursing as required. · Leads on nursing metrics across the assigned area of responsibility within the Hospital, providing assurance on data quality to the Director of Nursing, Quality and Risk Manager and the Group Director of Nursing, Quality and Patient Safety. · Leads trend analysis of complaints, concerns, compliments and comments across assigned area of responsibility and ensure that this is reported centrally (Q-Pulse) to the office of the Quality and Risk Manager. · Works with the Bed Manager and the Patient Access Manager to understand expected bed demand informing optimal use of hospital beds through effective admission, planning and discharge management. Liaise with the Theatre Services Manager to ensure efficient utilisation of theatre time. · To keep up to date with the latest developments in medicine/nursing, reading current literature, attending lectures, seminars and refresher courses. To organise in-service training. · Plan and implement staffing allocations, providing quality care and optimising staff skills, while remaining cost effective. Informal enquiries to: Bernadette Carroll, Director of Nursing, BCarroll@bonsecours.ie To Apply: Please submit your CV via Rezoomo, by clicking the apply button below Panel: a panel may be formed from which future vacancies will be filled. Join us in our mission to provide exceptional care to the community of Limerick BON SECOURS HEATH SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER.
Service Coordinator
Service Coordinator - Grade VI Permanent Full-time Location: Tullamore, Co. Offaly The Services Coordinator will support the organisation in its ongoing development and monitoring of day service supports, while also assisting regional structures in the delivering the broader supports offered by the Muiriosa Foundation. The Muiriosa Foundation is a voluntary organisation, and all staff members are required to work in accordance with the Ethos of the organisation as expressed in the Vision, Mission and Core Values. The successful candidate will be expected to: Key Responsibilities: Candidates should note that as part of this role they will be required to travel between locations Closing Date for receipt of completed applications: 4th July 2025 @ 5.00pm Informal enquiries: Eoin Mooney - Chief Operations Officer: 086 3811089
CHW Driver Camhs
Driver (Patients/Clients Public Roads) (Mental Health) CAMHS HSE West and North West (Galway, Mayo, Roscommon) Job Specification & Terms and Conditions Job Title and Grade Driver (Patients/Clients Public Roads) Grade code 6132 Remuneration The salary scale for the post is (as at 01/03/2025) 35,434, 36,883, 38,410, 38,816, 39,813, 40,675, 41,917, 43,204, 44,539 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 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 Campaign Reference CHW55-DRI-25 Closing Date Thursday 3rd July 2025 at 12 noon Proposed Interview Date (s) As soon as possible following the closing date. Taking up Appointment A start date will be indicated at job offer stage. Location of Post There is currently one permanent whole-time vacancy available in CAMHS Inpatient Unit, for the Position of a Driver (Patients/Clients Public Roads) A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for the position of a Driver, CAMHS Service, HSE West and North West (Galway, Mayo, Roscommon) from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration for the post of Driver CAMHS may be filled. Informal Enquiries Rachel OShaughnessy, CNM3, Merlin Park hospital, Galway. Email: RACHEL.OSHAUGHNESSY@HSE.IE Telephone No: 091-731413 / 086-0210831 Details of Service A comprehensive Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) is provided across Galway, Mayo and Roscommon. The service provides both inpatient and outpatient services for Child and Adolescents in the region with the inpatient unit covering Donegal to limerick. CAMHS Connect is located in two sites, one in Galway, Merlin Park Hospital and one in Castlerea EHUB. CAMHS Connect provides a wide range of services from outreach to group programmes. CAMHS is Mental Health Service for anyone under eighteen years experiencing mental health difficulties. It is a referral based service with community teams providing assessment and a range of supportive interventions to assist in the management and treatment of mental health conditions. Reporting Relationship CNM1/CNM2 / CNM3 / Nurse Manager. Accountable to the Director of Nursing. Key Working Relationships The key working relationship will be the CNM/Nurse in charge in the Willows Unit, and the unit manager for CAMHS Inpatient unit. As part of their Driver role the candidate will engage with but not accountable to other disciplines such as Consultant Psychiatrist (The Clinical Lead), Psychologist, Social Work , Occupational Therapist, Dietician, Health Care Assistants and Administration Staff,. Purpose of the Post The Driver will be based in the CAMHS inpatient unit, Merlin Park Hospital. The purpose of the current role is varied but principally delivering post (outgoing post to post drop off points, as well as to and from the CAMHS community centres, (based in Galway), transferring patients, transferring of files, bloods. miscellaneous travel request, miscellaneous requests from the Nurse in Charge, and or Unit Manager. Miscellaneous Stores collections and transfers, light gardening duties, and at times helping out on the units. Principal Duties and Responsibilities Duties: · To take inpatients and residents to medical appointments / outings / events etc as required · Transportation of service users to and from area Day Services/ Day Hospital. · Internal transfers of residents · Service users may need to take medical equipment with them, the Driver is responsible for safely moving this equipment. · The Driver will ensure that all persons using the bus are collected delivered appropriately to their destination. · The Driver should ensure that persons using the bus are appropriately secure (wearing seatbelts) · To deliver and collect goods, stores, pharmacy as is required by the Community Nursing Unit · The Driver will deliver post to appropriate drop off points, and collect post from drop off points. · The Driver will collect and deliver post between the CAMHS community services in Galway (this may at times extend to Mayo and Roscommon, but this is infrequent) · The Driver will collect bloods from the inpatient unit and other Galway CAMHS community sites and deliver them to the appropriate delivery site. · The Driver will remain in the CAMHS inpatient unit and assist with other duties that are assigned to him/her while not engaged in driving activities i.e, light gardening duties, assist on the unit at times. · The Driver is required to wear the specified uniform when on duty · The Driver must ensure that all vehicles in the fleet are kept in compliance with the prescribed road safety standards. Documentation is kept updated. · The Driver must ensure that the vehicle is kept in a clean condition both internally and externally. He/she must clean and wash as required. · The Driver ensures the minibus is topped up with fuel by the use of a fuel card. · The Driver must report any road traffic accidents/incidents on the prescribed form and give to local manager · The Driver has use of a mobile phone for official use only and should familiarise himself / herself with policies regarding procedures in event of accident/emergency on the bus · The Driver will be responsible to local manager to report any unusual event immediately · The Driver should be aware that he/she is an employee of the Health Service Executive, Community Healthcare West and act in a courteous, considerate manner while carrying out the duties of the grade · The Driver will adhere to Sick Leave policy and Reporting systems Other Responsibilities: · Be familiar and comply with the Unit policies in relation to Health and Safety, Patient moving and Handling, Fire, Major Disaster, Infection Control/ Waste Disposal including disposal of soiled linen, Smoking Policy and Patients’ Charter, Safeguarding of Vulnerable adults Policy · Report all incidents and accidents involving self, patient’s, visitors to Unit Manager · Attend in-service instruction as required including Fire Safety, Manual Handling, Mandatory Training, Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults, Children First, Therapeutic Management of Violence. · To perform such other duties as appropriate to the post as may be assigned to him/her from time to time by the Unit Manager or Director of Nursing or other such designated person. General: · The Health Service Executive will not be responsible for the loss or theft of personal belongings. · Fire orders must be observed and staff must attend fire lectures periodically. · All accidents within the Department must be reported immediately · In accordance with the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 1989, all staff must comply with all safety regulations. · In line with the Tobacco Regulations Act 1990, smoking within the Unit is not permitted. · The Health Service Executive will not be liable for travelling or other expenses incurred by candidates who may be required to attend for interview. · The selected candidate will be required before appointment to undergo a medical examination by a doctor nominated by the Health Service Executive (Occupational Health department). The person appointed may be required periodically to undergo medical examination. 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 1.Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition: · Must possess a Class D1 Licence · Leaving Certificate or equivalent · Must have a full, clean driving record · Have at least 3 years driving experience after receiving a full driving licence · Must demonstrate competency appropriate to this role 2. 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. 3. Character Candidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character. 4. Age Age restriction shall only apply to a candidate where s/he is not classified as a new entrant (within the meaning of the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 2024). A candidate who is not classified as new entrant must be under 68 years of age on the first day of the month in which the latest date for receiving completed application forms for the office occurs. Post Specific Requirements Candidates must demonstrate depth and breadth of driving experience as relevant to the role. Other requirements specific to the post The appointee must complete the following mandatory/ recommended courses: · Hand Hygiene, Infection Control, manual Handling, Safeguarding, Therapeutic Management of Violence (TMV), Basic Life Support /CPR, Open Disclosure, Fire training, GDPR · If the successful candidate has not completed these courses, he/she will be required to do so and the necessary training will be provided Skills, competencies and/or knowledge Relevant Knowledge & Experience · Be familiar and demonstrate ability to comply with the Unit policies in relation to Health and Safety, Patient moving and Handling. · Demonstrates the ability to maintain own and others health, safety and security in the workplace · Demonstrate commitment to own personal development within the workplace Customer Service · Demonstrates an awareness of the importance of person centeredness and focussing on customer care · Demonstrate an awareness of the importance of adherence to standards, procedures, legislation, quality and customer focus. Teamwork · Demonstrates effective team working skills, including an understanding of own role within team and roles of other team members and other relevant disciplines. Communication · Communication skills (face to face, listening & verbal skills) · Demonstrate sufficient command of the English language (both oral and written) to effectively carry out the duties and responsibilities of the role Campaign Specific Selection Process Ranking/Shortlisting / Interview 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. Diversity, Equality and Inclusion The HSE is an equal opportunities employer. Employees of the HSE bring a range of skills, talents, diverse thinking and experience to the organisation. The HSE believes passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to its success – we aim to develop the workforce of the HSE so that it reflects the diversity of HSE service users and to strengthen it through accommodating and valuing different perspectives. Ultimately this will result in improved service user and employee experience. The HSE is committed to creating a positive working environment whereby all employees inclusive of age, civil status, disability, ethnicity and race, family status, gender, membership of the Traveller community, religion and sexual orientation are respected, valued and can reach their full potential. The HSE aims to achieve this through development of an organisational culture where injustice, bias and discrimination are not tolerated. The HSE welcomes people with diverse backgrounds and offers a range of supports and resources to staff, such as those who require a reasonable accommodation at work because of a disability or long term health condition. For further information on the HSE commitment to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion, please visit the Diversity, Equality and Inclusion web page at https://www.hse.ie/eng/staff/resources/diversity/ 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 CPSA is responsible for establishing the principles that should be followed when making an appointment. These are set out in the CPSA Code of Practice. The Code outlines the standards that should be adhered to at each stage of the selection process and sets out the review and appeal mechanisms open to candidates should they be unhappy with a selection process. The CPSA Code of Practice can be accessed via https://www.cpsa.ie/ . The reform programme outlined for the Health Services may impact on this role and as structures change the job specification may be reviewed. This job specification is a guide to the general range of duties assigned to the post holder. It is intended to be neither definitive nor restrictive and is subject to periodic review with the employee concerned. Driver (Patients/Clients Public Roads) (Mental Health) CAMHS HSE West and North West (Galway, Mayo, Roscommon) Terms and Conditions of Employment Tenure There is currently one permanent whole-time vacancy available in CAMHS Inpatient Unit, for the Position of a Driver (Patients/Clients Public Roads) The post is pensionable. A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for the position of Driver (Patients/Clients Public Roads), CAMHS Service, HSE West and North West (Galway, Mayo, Roscommon) from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration for the post of Driver CAMHS may be filled. Appointment as an employee of the Health Service Executive is governed by the Health Act 2004 and the Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Act 2004 and Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Amendment Act 2013. Remuneration The salary scale for the post is (as at 01/03/2025) 35,434, 36,883, 38,410, 38,816, 39,813, 40,675, 41,917, 43,204, 44,539 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 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 weekly working hours of attendance for your grade are 39 hours per week. Your normal weekly working hours are 39 hours – 8.30am to 5.00pm, 5 days per week, Monday to Friday. Contracted hours that are less than the standard weekly working hours for your grade will be paid pro rata to the full time equivalent. Annual Leave The annual leave associated with the post will be confirmed at Contracting 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 Age The Public Service Superannuation (Age of Retirement) Act, 2018* set 70 years as the compulsory retirement age for public servants. * Public Servants not affected by this legislation: Public servants joining the public service or re-joining the public service with a 26 week break in service, between 1 April 2004 and 31 December 2012 (new entrants) have no compulsory retirement age. Public servants, joining the public service or re-joining the public service after a 26 week break, after 1 January 2013 are members of the Single Pension Scheme and have a compulsory retirement age of 70. 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 The welfare and protection of children is the responsibility of all HSE staff. You must be aware of and understand your specific responsibilities under the Children First Act 2015, the Protections for Persons Reporting Child Abuse Act 1998 in accordance with Section 2, Children First National Guidance and other relevant child safeguarding legislation and policies. · As a mandated person under the Children First Act 2015 you will have a legal obligation: To report child protection concerns at or above a defined threshold to TUSLA. · To assist Tusla, if requested, in assessing a concern which has been the subject of a mandated report. You will remain a mandated person 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. For further information, guidance and resources please visit: HSE Children First webpage. 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 as appropriate to the role. Training The HSE is committed to education and lifelong learning which enables staff to improve their performance and professional competence. In this regard the HSE encourages and supports staff to seek opportunities for their own development. In addition the HSE provides education and training opportunities for staff on a regional basis. The HSE’s Education/Training Guidelines sets out the range of support available for staff undertaking further education. Confidentiality In the course of your employment you may have access to, or hear information concerning, the medical or personal affairs of patients and/or staff, or other health service business. Such records and information are strictly confidential and, unless acting on the instructions of an authorised officer, on no account must information concerning staff, patients or other health service business be divulged or discussed except in the performance of normal duty. In addition, records must never be left in such a manner that unauthorised persons can obtain access to them and must be left in safe custody when no longer required. 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 , 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 . 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 2See link on health and safety web-pages to latest Incident Management Policy
