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The Defence Forces are now accepting applications for General Service Recruit in the Army. We live in a world of diversity; the Defence Forces require men and women from all backgrounds that possess a strong sense of duty, enjoy working as part of a team, and are looking for a rewarding yet challenging career. Army applicants must be at least 18 years old and under the age of 39 years of age on the closing date for applications. When making an application for General Service Recruitment applicants should be aware that the areas of responsibility that applicants apply to are as follows: 1 Brigade - Cork Interview Centre Cork, Carlow, Clare, Galway, Kerry, Kilkenny, Laois, Limerick, Offaly, Tipperary, Waterford and Wexford 2 Brigade - Dublin / DFTC Curragh Interview Centre Dublin, Cavan, Donegal, Kildare, Leitrim, Longford, Louth, Mayo, Meath, Monaghan, Roscommon, Sligo, Westmeath and Wicklow. Where possible we will facilitate applicants to conduct fitness testing & interview at a location closest to their home. What is an Army Recruit? An Army Recruit is a person who enlists for General Service in the Defence Forces and on completion of the initial training program is promoted to Private 2*. Information About Army General Service Recruits The Defence Forces is looking for people who are looking for a challenging and physically demanding career in the military. Applicants should have: The ability to work in disciplined military environment.The ability to work with others in a team.Work well in a high pressure and physically demanding environmentBe willing to serve abroad for extended periods of time. On qualification recruits take up a position as a three star private in one of the following Service Corps — Infantry, Artillery, Cavalry, Transport or Communications Information Systems. Qualifications No formal education qualifications are required to join the Defence Forces as a recruit. However, you must satisfy the Interview Board and the Recruiting Officer that you possess a sufficient standard of education for service in the Defence Forces. Age Limitations Applicants must be 18 years of age and under 39 years of age on the date deemed as the closing date for applications. Induction Recruit Competitions are held in each Brigade of the Army as required and are the only way to join the Defence Forces to become a Private Soldier. Candidates undergo fitness testing, psychometric testing, an interview and a medical exam. In conjunction with this all candidates will be security vetted by An Garda Síochana. Candidates must also provide two referee`s as part of the security vetting process. Candidates will be required to pass both the medical examination and security vetting to be considered for induction. The Induction Process will determine if you have the potential to become a Private Soldier in the Army. Helpful Application Process video'sTraining The Recruit Training Syllabus is designed to produce a physically fit, disciplined and motivated Two Star Infantry Soldier with basic military skills. Recruit training is foundation military training. It is twelve weeks in duration. It is followed by 3 Star training and at a later stage by Trained Soldier Specialist Training courses. Recruits may be required to complete their training in any Defence Forces location and following their training, may be posted to any Defence Forces location subject to Defence Forces requirements. Career Progression Newly qualified Private Soldiers are encouraged to put themselves forward for further courses in the Army. These courses may enable the soldier to specialise in certain areas of the Army or qualify the soldier for promotion and overseas service. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Clinical Nurse Manager Paediatric Ward
The role The post of CNM 2 (Paediatrics) has a pivotal role in service planning, co-ordinating, and managing activity and resources within the clinical area. The main responsibilities are: quality assurance, resource management, staffing and staff development, practice development, facilitating communication and professional / clinical leadership. The person Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc (a) Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition: (i) Are registered in the relevant division of the Register of Nurses and Midwives maintained by the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) (Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann) or entitled to be registered. And (ii) Have at least 5 years post registration experience (or an aggregrate of 5 years fulltime post registration experience) of which 2 years must be in the speciality or related area. And (iii) Have the clinical, managerial and administrative capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role. And (iv) Candidates must demonstrate evidence of continuous professional development. And (b) Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability including a high standard of suitability and clinical, managerial and administrative capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role. 2. Annual registration (i) Practitioners must maintain live annual registration in the General Nurse Division, and other divisions as relevant to the specific service, of the Register of Nurses and Midwives, as appropriate, maintained by the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) (Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann). And (ii) Practitioners must confirm annual registration with NMBI to the HSE by way of the annual Patient Safety Assurance Certificate (PSAC). For further information please see the below job specification. 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. For Informal Enquiries contact: Name: Eleanor Carpenter Email: eleanor.carpenter@hse.ie Telephone: (053) 9153146 / Mobile: 087 7189299 For enquiries relating to the Recruitment Process contact: Name: Rachel Clancy, Human Resources Department, HSE Dublin and South East Email: rachel.clancy@hse.ie Telephone: 087 419 8269 Application Process: *** CV's will NOT be accepted*** Closing date: Thursday 4th December 2025 @ 17:00 Applications are to be made by Rezoomo System. Please use Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Safari or Mozilla Firefox browsers to apply on Rezoomo. CV's will not be accepted. Information submitted in your application will be shared with the assessment panel as part of the recruitment and selection process.
Temporary Senior Accounting Assistant
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POST 1. CHARACTER: Candidates shall be of good character. 2. 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. 3. EDUCATION, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE, ETC.: Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed Application forms, have: Full membership of a prescribed accountancy body supervised by the Irish Auditing and Accounting Supervisory Authority (IAASA) Minimum of 2 years relevant supervisory experience of a multi-disciplined finance team Knowledge and understanding of completing quarterly and annual accounts Strong analytical and decision-making skills A good understanding of public sector accounting or the ability to quickly acquire such understanding Strong knowledge of tax laws and compliance procedures Experience of managing staff and/or other resources Excellent communications skills with demonstrated evidence of robust IT literacy (i.e. MS Office skills including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines Ability to perform in a fast-changing environment Desirable Requirements: It is desirable, though not essential, that each candidate shall have: Knowledge of local government financial procedures including the preparation of the Annual Budget and the Annual Financial Statement Experience working with non-finance managers in providing guidance, advice and instruction on accounting requirements for their business area Knowledge or experience of Centros/Integra financial systems THE PERSON The person appointed will be able to clearly demonstrate the key competencies as set out in this Booklet. In addition, the successful candidate will: Have the knowledge and ability to discharge the duties of the post concerned Be suitable on the grounds of character Be fully competent and available to undertake, and fully capable of undertaking, the duties attached to the position Be suitable in all other relevant respects for appointment to the post concerned Candidates, if successful, will not be appointed to the post unless they agree to undertake the duties attached to the post and accept the conditions under which the duties are, or may be, required to be performed. The ideal candidate shall: Be able to work within, and where necessary lead, multi-disciplined finance teams and have the ability to motivate, empower and encourage personnel under his/her control to achieve maximum performance Be able to proactively and positively work with the Senior Accountants/Head of Finance to inform and deliver corporate financial objectives Have a satisfactory knowledge of local government, including local government in Ireland Have a good interest and knowledge of Local Government sectoral developments and understand the impact for the council Be capable of working in close co-operation with other business areas of the Council and have the ability to engage with relevant Government Departments on financial and tax matters for the Council Have an ability to work and deliver results within tight deadlines in a changing and fast-moving environment Have the ability to take initiative and responsibility over their own workload, while working within the goals of the team Be ambitious and have strong interpersonal and communication skills DUTIES OF THE POST The duties of the post shall be to give to the local authority, under the direction and supervision of its appropriate employee, such services of an executive, supervisory and advisory nature as are required for the exercise and performance of any of its powers and duties, and shall include the duty of deputising for other employees of the local authority, when required. The Senior Accounting Assistant will report to the Head of Finance, Financial Accountant and to the Management Accountant. Their role will include specific responsibility for the development and coordination of revenue/capital budgets, financial management reporting systems, capital accounting control and management, completion of annual financial statement, treasury management, financial controls and governance, and supporting strategic and operational planning. The duties will include, but are not limited to, the following: Preparation of year-end accounts Preparation of annual budget Capital Accounting Cashflow and Treasury Management Tax Compliance Financial Planning and Analysis Management and Reporting of Borrowing Programme Responsibility for Financial returns at local, national and EU level Responsibility for the ongoing development of the Financial Management System Management of staff and associated areas within the Finance Directorate Liaising with internal and external stakeholders including various Government Departments, Auditors, Financial Institutions, etc. COMPETENCIES FOR THE POST Key competencies for the post include the following, and candidates will be expected to demonstrate sufficient evidence within their application form of competence under each of these. Please take particular note of these when completing the application form as any short-listing or interview processes will be based on the information provided by candidates: Management and Change Clear understanding of political reality and context of Wexford County Counci Embeds good governance practices into day-to-day activities, practices and processes Establishes, develops and maintains positive and productive professional relationships both internally and externally to enhance service delivery Effectively manages change, fosters a culture of creativity in employees and overcomes resistance to change Delivering Results Develops operational and team plans having regard to corporate priorities, operational objectives and available resources Acts decisively and makes timely, informed and effective decisions, pinpointing critical information and addressing issues logically Practices and promotes a strong focus on delivering high-quality customer service, for internal and external customers Proactively identifies areas for improvement and develops practical suggestions for their implementation Ensures compliance with legislation, regulation and procedures Performance Through People Leads by example to motivate staff in the delivery of high-quality outcomes and customer service Works with the team to facilitate high performance, developing clear and realistic objectives to ensure corporate policies and strategies of Wexford County Council are delivered Effectively manages performance of individuals and teams to achieve operational plan, targets and objectives Places high importance on staff development, training and maximising skills and capacity of team Demonstrates an excellent level of verbal and written communication skills Acts as an effective link between staff and senior management Personal Effectiveness Does more than is required or expected, anticipates situations and acts to preempt problems. Creates new opportunities Strives to perform at a high level, investing significant energy to achieve agreed objectives Demonstrates appropriate and positive self-confidence Operates effectively in an environment with significant complexity and pace Has high levels of expertise and broad Local Authority knowledge relevant to his/her own area CONDITIONS OF SERVICE 1. Tenure: The post is whole-time, temporary and pensionable. Persons who become pensionable employees of a Local Authority who are liable to pay the Class A rate of PRSI contribution will be required in respect of their superannuation to contribute to the Local Authority at the rate of 1.5% of their pensionable remuneration plus 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration (i.e. pensionable remuneration less twice the annual rate of social insurance old age contributory pension payable at the maximum rate to a person with no adult dependant or qualified children). All persons who become pensionable employees of a Local Authority will be required in respect of the Local Government (Spouses and Childrens Contributory Pension) Scheme to contribute to the Local Authority at the rate of 1.5% of their net pensionable remuneration (i.e. pensionable remuneration less twice the annual rate of social insurance old age contributory pension payable at the maximum rate to a person with no adult dependant or qualified children) in accordance with the terms of the Scheme. For new entrants under the Single Public Service Pension Scheme effective from 01/01/2013, superannuation contributions are 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration and 3% of pensionable remuneration. 2. Duration: The contract is for the specific purpose of maternity leave cover and will be for a minimum of six months. However, candidates from any panel formed as a result of this competition may be considered for a longer contract, should one arise. 3. Probation: Where a person who is not already a permanent employee of a local authority is appointed, the following provisions shall apply: (a) There shall be a period after such appointment takes effect during which such person shall hold such employment on probation (b) Such period shall be six months but the Chief Executive may, at his discretion, extend such period (c) Such person shall cease to hold such employment at the end of the period of probation, unless during such period the Chief Executive has certified that the service of such person is satisfactory 4. Salary: The salary shall be fully inclusive and shall be as determined from time to time. Holders of the post shall pay to the local authority any fees or other monies (other than their inclusive salary) payable to or received by them by virtue of their employment or in respect of services which they are required by or under any enactment to perform. An allowance may also be payable in respect of travel expenses and subsistence. SALARY: €60,011 - €78,015 (2nd LSI) (1st August 2025) Entry point to this scale will be determined in accordance with Circulars issued by the Department of Environment, Community and Local Government. Appointees who are not existing public servants will enter at the minimum point of the scale. 5. Health: For the purpose of satisfying the requirement as to health, it will be necessary for successful candidates, before they are appointed, to undergo, at their own expense, a medical examination by a qualified medical practitioner to be nominated by the local authority. On taking up appointment, the expense of the medical examination will be refunded to candidates. 6. Retirement/Superannuation: Single Public Service Pension Scheme: 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. All new entrants to pensionable public service employment on or after 1 January 2013 are, in general, members of the Single Scheme. Pension Age: Minimum pension age of 66 years (rising to 67 and 68 in line with State Pension age changes). Scheme Members must retire at the age of 70 years.
Radiographer Senior
The role To deliver a quality patient focused MRI and Radiographic service in a caring professional manner and assist in the daily operational management of the service. To perform imaging including MRI, General Radiography, Fluoroscopy, CT and specialised imaging examinations in line with department protocols to a high standard of technical quality in a caring and efficient manner and in line with established guidelines and operating procedures. The person Candidates must have at the latest date of application: 1. Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc. (a) Candidates for appointment must: (i) Be registered, or be eligible for registration , on the Radiography Division of the Radiographers Register maintained by the Radiographers Registration Board at CORU. ( https://www.coru.ie/ ) And (ii) Have 3 years fulltime (or an aggregate of 3 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 Radiography Division of the Radiographers Register maintained by the Radiographers 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 relevant division of the Radiographers Register maintained by the Radiographers 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). For further information please see the below job specification. 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. For Informal Enquiries contact: Name: Crona Carew, Radiography Services Manager Email: crona.carew@hse.ie Telephone: 053 9197038 For enquiries relating to the Recruitment Process contact: Name: Rachel Clancy, Human Resources Department, HSE Dublin and South East Email: rachel.clancy@hse.ie Telephone: 087 419 8269 Application Process: *** CV's will NOT be accepted*** Closing date: Tuesday 2nd of December 2025 at 17:00 Applications are to be made by Rezoomo System. Please use Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Safari or Mozilla Firefox browsers to apply on Rezoomo. CV's will not be accepted. Information submitted in your application will be shared with the assessment panel as part of the recruitment and selection process.
Senior Library Assistant
DESCRIPTION OF THE POST Senior Library Assistant is a supervisory position within the administrative structure of Wexford County Council. The Senior Library Assistant will work as part of a team, supervising team members and supporting managers and colleagues to achieve goals and objectives and to deliver quality services to internal and external customers. As part of our commitment to providing a quality service, the Senior Library Assistant will assist in delivering a wide range of services within the Library Service. The Senior Library Assistant will be expected to use initiative and work to a high standard and will be required to operate the Council’s existing and future IT systems as part of their work. There are 5 Branch Libraries in County Wexford in Wexford Town, New Ross, Bunclody, Enniscorthy and Gorey. Library Headquarters is based in Wexford Town. A mobile library service operates countywide. The Council reserves the right to assign the successful candidate to any premises/service in use by the Council now or in the future. Changes in location of employment will not result in payment of disturbance money or other compensation. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POST CHARACTER: Candidates shall be of good character and references shall be sought. 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.: Candidates must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms for the post:- (i) have a good general level of education, (ii) have had at least two years satisfactory experience of library work. Desirable Requirements: It is desirable that each candidate shall: (a) have good communication skills; (b) have an awareness of community based services; (c) have a strong commitment to customer service; and (d) have a working knowledge of current information technology applications. CITIZENSHIP Candidates must, by the date of any job offer, be: (a) A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway; or (b) A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or (c) A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or (d) A non-EEA citizen who is a spouse or child of an EEA or UK or Swiss citizen and has a stamp 4 visa; or (e) 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 (f) 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 the UK or Switzerland and has a stamp 4 visa. THE PERSON The person appointed will be able to clearly demonstrate the key competencies as set out in this Booklet. In addition, the successful candidate will possess the following: A clear understanding of Wexford County Council’s purpose and an understanding of modern library services. An understanding of the role of a Senior Library Assistant. A motivation to achieve maximum performance by supporting the Performance Management and Development System (PMDS). The ability to supervise team members. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Strong customer service ethos. An ability to work effectively within a team to achieve a common goal, ensuring standards are adhered to and maintained. An awareness of Health and Safety legislation and regulations, the implications for the organisation and the employee, and their application in the workplace. An understanding of the changing library environment and be capable of adapting to change. DUTIES OF THE POST The duties of the post shall be to give to the local authority under the direction and supervision of its appropriate employee, such services of an executive, supervisory and advisory nature as are required for the exercise and performance of any of its powers and duties; these shall include the duty of deputising for other employees of the local authority, when required, and such duties as may be required in relation to the area of any other local authority. The duties of the Senior Library Assistant shall be consistent with the provision of a modern public library service that is responsive to the changing requirements of customers of all ages and abilities and will include the following: Overseeing and delivering excellent service to the public. Liaising with community and education groups. Co-ordinating event programme delivery. Supporting and delivering national programmes and services for all members of the Community. Contributing to event programmes e.g. workshops on library IT, local studies, class visits, story times, workshops, lectures and other events for adults and families. Supporting good governance of library buildings and vehicles, health and safety, child protection, data protection and business continuity in accordance with Council policies. Administration of buildings/facility/vehicle & equipment maintenance programmes. Supervision of relevant staff attendance and performance management and development. Maintenance and review of rotas, statistical and financial records. Maintenance of house-keeping functions within the computerised Library System. Promotion and marketing library services and programmes through publicity, outreach and presentations to key audiences and stakeholders. Maintenance of stock on site. Support and promote My Open Library and self-service technologies. Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time. CONDITIONS OF SERVICE Tenure: The post is whole-time, permanent and pensionable. Persons who become pensionable employees of a Local Authority who are liable to pay the Class A rate of PRSI contribution will be required in respect of their superannuation to contribute to the Local Authority at the rate of 1.5% of their pensionable remuneration plus 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration (i.e. pensionable remuneration less twice the annual rate of social insurance old age contributory pension payable at the maximum rate to a person with no adult dependent or qualified children). All persons who become pensionable employees of a Local Authority will be required in respect of the Local Government (Spouses and Children’s Contributory Pension) Scheme to contribute to the Local Authority at the rate of 1.5% of their net pensionable remuneration (i.e. pensionable remuneration less twice the annual rate of social insurance old age contributory pension payable at the maximum rate to a person with no adult dependent or qualified children) in accordance with the terms of the Scheme. For new entrants under the Single Public Service Pension Scheme effective from 01/01/2013, superannuation contributions are 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration and 3% of pensionable remuneration. Probation: Where a person who is not already a permanent employee of Wexford County Council is appointed, the following provisions shall apply:- (a) there shall be a period after such appointment takes effect during which such person shall hold such employment on probation; (b) such period shall be 6 months, but the Chief Executive may, at his discretion, extend such period; (c) such person shall cease to hold such employment at the end of the period of probation, unless during such period the Chief Executive has certified that the service of such person is satisfactory. Salary: The salary shall be fully inclusive and shall be as determined from time to time. Holders of the post shall pay to the local authority any fees or other monies (other than their inclusive salary) payable to or received by them by virtue of their employment or in respect of services which they are required by or under any enactment to perform. An allowance may also be payable in respect of travel expenses and subsistence. SALARY: €35,613 - €54,911 (2nd LSI) (as at 1st August 2025) Entry point to this scale will be determined in accordance with Circulars issued by the Department of Environment, Community and Local Government. Appointees who are not existing public servants will enter at the minimum point of the scale. Hours of Duty: The successful candidate must be available to work weekend and evening work as part of normal roster. The working hours shall be within the times of 9.00 a.m. to 9.00 p.m. subject to review from time to time. Rotas may be amended periodically in response to service needs. Health: For the purpose of satisfying the requirement as to health, it will be necessary for successful candidates, before being appointed, to undergo at their expense, a medical examination by a qualified medical practitioner to be nominated by the local authority. Defects reported as a result of this examination must be remedied before appointment. On taking up appointment, the expense of the medical examination will be refunded to the candidate. Retirement / Superannuation: Single Public Service Pension Scheme: 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. All new entrants to pensionable public service employment on or after 1 January 2013 are, in general, members of the Single Scheme. Pension Age: Minimum pension age of 66 years (rising to 67 and 68 in line with State Pension age changes). Scheme Members must retire at the age of 70 years. New entrants to the public service appointed on or after 1st April, 2004. Retirement Age will be determined by the terms of the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 2004. The Act introduces new retirement provisions for new entrants to the public service appointed on or after 1st April, 2004. For new entrants there is no compulsory retirement age and 65 is the earliest age at which retirement benefits can be paid. In all other cases, 60 years is the minimum retirement age, with 70 years being the maximum retirement age. Residence: The holder of the post shall reside in the district in which his or her duties are to be performed, or within a reasonable distance thereof.
