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Want to help the nation hear clearer than ever? Well, as an Audiology Practitioner at Specsavers, you can work alongside your partners and colleagues to help more customers with their hearing, faster. You can train to completion with the support of a Hearing Aid Dispenser (HAD), and then eventually have the chance to move on to other roles within the store or wider business. Here, your opportunities are endless. Our store Based out of our Kilkenny store you will provide first class customer serivce to our patients Our team We have a small team of 3 on the Audiology side of the business. What’s on offer? As well as all the support you need and great training and development opportunities, we have a whole load of benefits on offer for you to enjoy. These include: CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Optometrist
Salary: Salary Package of €75,000 Plus Bonus Working hours: Full Time or Part Time Considered Experience level: You must be a CORU registered Optometrist Specsavers in Kilkenny are looking for an ambitious Optometrist. We’re a community-focused store dedicated to ensuring that every one of our customers receives an excellent patient experience. We’re seeking an Optometrist ready to use their passion and knowledge to help us build on our ever-growing and loyal customer base. Join us at Specsavers in Kilkenny where we deliver the very best in customer care. What’s on Offer? Specsavers in Kilkenny are a very experienced store with many of their staff members being there for over 20 years. They are a very supportive store and will help each individual reach their full potential. You will have access to 5 test rooms which all have phoropters so you will have the ability to use the most up to date equipment during testing. The store Is also actively promoting OCT with over 60% up take! What we’re looking for You’ll need to be a qualified and ideally already CORU registered Optometrist with the drive, passion and the willingness to build upon our customer-focused culture. As part of our team, you’ll need to be able to provide a unique blend of customer care and professional excellence. You’ll need to demonstrate good attention to detail along with a passion for the community. Teamwork also forms a big part of our culture, so the ability to work well with others is essential. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Part Qualified/Qualified Accountant
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Seasonal General Operator
About Tirlán Tirlán, formerly known as Glanbia Ireland, is a world-class food and nutrition co-operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and agri brands. A talented team of over 2,100 people manage Tirlán’s network of 11 production facilities and 52 agri retail outlets serving its communities with annual revenues of over €3 billion expected in 2022. Tirlán’s state-of-the-art headquarters in Kilkenny city and innovation centre in Ballyragget promote innovation, creativity and collaboration. Tirlán is committed to sustainability throughout the organisation through its comprehensive Living Proof programme, and the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) contained within it. For more information visit www.tirlan.com Role Profile: We are recruiting for Seasonal General Operatives at our well established ingredients production facility in Ballyragget, Co. Kilkenny. The Seasonal General Operator will work as a part of the operations team, reporting to the area production manager. Responsibilities The Seasonal General Operative role will be responsible for all aspects of plant performance, product quality and plant hygiene, and they will perform general operational duties across our various production plants to the highest safety standards. The role will include; About us Through our expertise in research and development, customer insights, food safety and state-of-the-art manufacturing we bring innovative food and nutrition solutions to a global market. Our new and vibrant headquarters in Kilkenny City operates as a collaboration hub where multi-functional teams come together in a hybrid work environment. Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion We believe in the value of difference. We know that different perspectives, life experience and backgrounds can drive innovation and deliver growth. We welcome people from all walks of life without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, or disability status. Join our Talent Pool Considering a new career in Tirlán but this isn’t the role for you? Join our talent community and sign up for job notifications at www.tirlan.com/careers Tirlán is a Values Based Organisation
Branch Supervisor
Reports to: Manager Location: Midleton Job Purpose: As Supervisor the person will be responsible for supporting the Branch Manager in the management of the branch and in his absence to take full responsibility for the management of the branch. The person will be responsible for ensuring that the team achieve service, sales and quality targets etc. in a customer-focused environment whilst ensuring all company policies and procedures are adhered to including Health & Safety Etc. Key Tasks Required: CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Head Porter/Security
Remuneration The salary scale as of 01/03/2025 for the post is: €40,412, €40,649, €40,870, €40,870, €40,870, €40,894, €41,014, €41,146, €41,319, €41,405, €41,541, €41,684, €41,815. 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 Circular2/2011). 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. Purpose of the Post • Provide leadership and management in portering/security services in achieving a standard of excellence. • Ensure the delivery of high standards of portering/security services are provided in St Luke’s General Hospital (SLK). • Ensure effective and efficient provision of portering/security services is provided to ensure quality and patient safety is upheld. • The person holding this post is required to support the principle that the care of the patient comes first at all times and will approach their work with the flexibility and enthusiasm necessary to make this principle a reality for every patient to the greatest possible degree. • Maintain throughout SLK’s awareness of the primacy of the patient in relation to all hospital activities. • Performance management systems are part of the role and you will be required to participate in SLK’s performance management programme. Principal Duties and Responsibilities The post holder must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of IT systems and an ability to use computer software to record and retrieve information. Administrative Duties • Work with the Deputy Head Porter, in managing staff duties to ensure the smooth running of portering/security services include rostering arrangements, daily workloads and ensuring that service requirements are met. Arrange cross cover for porters for annual leave/sick leave/Linen service cover as and when required. • Have line manager knowledge of grievance and disciplinary procedure and Dignity at Work. • Record monitor and approve all leave types. • Prepare for Senior validation, process and manage all payroll duties for the discipline in line with the National Financial Regulations Ensure that pay returns are accurate and returned in a timely manner. • Monitor unplanned /planned absences and ensure adequate cover is available to meet service need. • Ensure that staff attendance is managed as per HSE policies procedures and guidelines. Convene and make necessary actions resulting from return to work meetings for staff following absenteeism. • Ensure that records and time returns of staff are kept and that any unauthorised absences are reported and managed. • Ensure that monthly reports are provided to demonstrate the effective and efficient use of resources. • Arrange scheduled portering services team meetings with portering staff. • Provide portering representation at relevant committees and groups. • Support the development and implementation of written policies, procedures & guidelines. • Communicate to porters on new policies, procedures and guidelines. • Participate in hospital audit relevant to portering/security service. Education and Training • The post holder must be familiar with the necessary education, training and support to enable them to meet their responsibility and has a duty to familiarise themselves with the relevant organisational policies, procedures and standards • Participate and coordinate both mandatory and in service training and development in order to maintain enhance and develop the necessary knowledge and skills to provide a quality portering/security service. • Ensure statutory training is attended as required and that staff training is kept up to date, e.g. manual handling, hand hygiene, fire safety, waste management training, security training and Therapeutic Management of Violence & Aggression (TMVA) training or equivalent. • Ensure that fire orders and safety health and welfare at work legislation are observed and that staff attends any other health and safety programmes as required. • Provide mentoring and training for new portering service employees • Attend mandatory training programmes • Strive to maintain standards of practice and levels of clinical knowledge by participating in continuous professional development initiatives and attendance at relevant courses as appropriate • Participate in induction and mentoring with professional colleagues. • Participate and play a role in the practice education of student Dietitians. • Produce and evaluate nutrition education materials for patients and multidisciplinary teams. • Participate in clinical supervision, mentoring and appraisal • Actively participate in the staff grade rotations to new specialities within the department, as required. KPI’s • The identification and development of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) which are congruent with the Hospital’s service plan targets. • The development of Action Plans to address KPI targets. • Driving and promoting a Performance Management culture. • In conjunction with line manager assist in the development of a Performance Management system for your profession. • The management and delivery of KPIs as a routine and core business objective. Risk management, Infection Control, Hygiene Services and Health & Safety • The management of Risk, Infection Control, Hygiene Services and Health & Safety is the responsibility of everyone and will be achieved within a progressive, honest and open environment. • The post holder must be familiar with the necessary education, training and support to enable them to meet this responsibility. • The post holder has a duty to familiarise themselves with the relevant Organisational Policies, Procedures & Standards and attend training as appropriate in the following areas: • Continuous Quality Improvement Initiatives. • Document Control Information Management Systems. • Risk Management Strategy and Policies. • Hygiene Related Policies, Procedures and Standards. • Decontamination Code of Practice. • Infection Control Policies. • Safety Statement, Health & Safety Policies and Fire Procedure. • Data Protection and confidentiality Policies. • The post holder is responsible for ensuring that they become familiar with the requirements stated within the Risk Management Strategy and that they comply with the SLK’s Risk Management Incident/Near miss reporting Policies and Procedures. • The post holder is responsible for ensuring that they comply with hygiene services requirements in your area of responsibility. Hygiene Services incorporates environment and facilities, hand hygiene, catering, cleaning, the management of laundry, waste, sharps and equipment. • The post holder must foster and support a quality improvement culture through-out your area of responsibility in relation to hygiene services. • It is the post holders’ specific responsibility for Quality & Risk Management, Hygiene Services and Health & Safety this will be clarified to you in the induction process and by your line manager. • The post holder must take reasonable care for his or her own actions and the effect that these may have upon the safety of others. • The post holder must cooperate with management, attend Health & Safety related training and not undertake any task for which they have not been authorised and adequately trained. • The post holder is required to bring to the attention of a responsible person any perceived shortcoming in our safety arrangements or any defects in work equipment. • It is the post holder’s responsibility to be aware of and comply with the HSE Health Care Records Management/Integrated Discharge Planning (HCRM / IDP) Code of Practice. • Ensure hospital security schedule is adhered to as per hospital policies and procedures. • Report to relevant service any perceived shortcomings in hospital safety arrangements or any defects in hospital equipment utilized by portering/security services. • Monitor areas of concern or unsafe practices within portering/security services and escalate via relevant organisational structures. • Support the development and implementation of risk assessments relevant to portering/security services. • Prepare and record incidents/accidents arising in the course of portering/security services duties as per SLK site policy. • Ensure prompt collection and transport of specimens to the laboratory and safe collection and transport of products from laboratory to required departments. • Ensure the safe movement of patient’s goods and hospital equipment throughout the hospital. • Ensure that adequate supplies of medical gases are available at all times and staff are adequately trained in the use transport and storage of medical gas cylinders. • Ensure the safe and efficient collection of soiled linen from departments to designated holding areas as per hospital policies and procedures. • Safely operate a company vehicle in accordance with road safety and traffic regulations. • Perform deliveries, collections, or transportation of goods, equipment, or personnel as required. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING GENERAL CONDITIONS: • Employees must attend fire lectures periodically and must observe fire orders. • All accidents within the Department must be reported immediately. • Infection Control Policies must be adhered to. • In line with the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act, 2005 all staff must comply with all safety regulations and audits. • In line with the Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Act 2004, smoking within the Hospital Buildings is not permitted. • Hospital uniform code must be adhered to. • Provide information that meets the need of Senior Management. • To support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service. 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 Candidates must on the latest date for receiving completed application forms for the office possess: 1. Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc. (a) i. Have a Leaving Certificate level or Equivalent. And ii. Have relevant hospital/healthcare experience within the last 5 years. And iii. Have experience in management and supervision of staff including management of rotas.And iv. Have experience dealing with public/customer services. 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 servic e. 3. Character Candidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character. Post Specific Requirements • A flexible approach to working hours as some out-of-hours work may be required • Candidate must hold a Current Full Class B Driver’s Licence Other requirements specific to the post Access to appropriate transport as the post may involve travel. Skills, competencies and/or knowledge Demonstrates the following: Technical / Professional Knowledge • Demonstrate the knowledge to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the post including knowledge of St Lukes Hospital & Services offered. • Demonstrate evidence of computer skills, including the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and e-mail, as relevant to the role Leadership and Teamwork • Demonstrate leadership and team working skills within a multi-disciplinary team. Planning and Organisational Skills • Demonstrate evidence of effective planning and organising skills. • Demonstrate the ability to manage deadlines and handle multiple tasks effectively. • Demonstrate experience in working effectively under pressure. Communication / Interpersonal skills • Demonstrate effective communication skills including the ability to present information in a clear and concise manner, written and verbal. • Demonstrate an ability to receive and implement instructions in an effective and efficient manner. Problem Solving & Decision Making • Demonstrate the ability to evaluate information, solve problems and make decisions in a timely manner. • Demonstrate the ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team to resolve problems and implement solutions. Commitment to Providing a Quality Service • Demonstrate a commitment to providing a quality service; including an awareness and appreciation of the service user such as patients, general public, medical and non-medical staff.
Social Care Worker, Residential
Mission Statement of L’Arche: “To make known the gifts of people with intellectual disabilities revealed through mutually transforming relationships. To engage in our diverse cultures, working together to build a more humane society. To foster an environment in communities that is inspired by the core values of our founding story, and that responds to the changing needs of our members.” Social Care Worker - L’Arche Kilkenny We are currently recruiting for a Social Care Workerto work as part of our Residential and Community team. These are a full time fixed term 1 year contract positions for a basic 39hr a week additional supplements for Sleepovers, Sundays, Bank Holidays and Christmas time dependent on continued HSE funding. The applicant must have a minimum of a Fetac /QQI 7, BA in Social Care studies in Healthcare/Social care or social care degree. There is a 6 month probationary period applying to the employment. The post is subject to Garda vetting. The Social Care Worker will assist in all aspects of daily living in line with the needs, will and preference of the individual and as outlined in an agreed care plan. The person will be responsible, reliable and competent in household management and have the ability to create and maintain a homely and supportive environment. They will be required to take an active part in ensuring that the day-to-day operations of the Service reflect the ethos of L’Arche and that all staff are meeting the needs of the individuals supported by the Service. The Social Care Worker should be flexible and have the ability to work as a member of a team. They must be willing and able to work rosters that include both days, nights, sleepovers, late evenings and week-ends. Job Purpose & Role · You will be accountable to the House Leader and Person in Charge. · To be responsible for the daily routines and welfare of the Core Members within the Residential setting.Provide individualized, person-cantered support to adults with intellectual disabilities, ensuring their dignity, autonomy, and personal preferences are prioritized. · To ensure that the Residential Service is run in keeping with the ethos and spirituality of L’Arche as outlined in our Identity and Mission Statements. · To promote the dignity and image of the Core Members. · To maintain the Health and Safety of the working area, maintenance of written records, monitoring accidents, incidents, reporting and recording them appropriately In Relation to the Core Members · Ensure a person centred approach in the delivery of independent living skills, occupation and leisure activities, communication, personal care and behaviour support plans · Develop positive affirmative interpersonal relationships with each Core Member. · To ensure that the Core members Care Plans are observed and maintained so L’Arche can achieve its goals and objectives as a service for adults with intellectual disabilities. · Ensure that each individual is supported in their social integration, social kills and to pursue and maintain their individual hobbies, interests. · Personal care – dressing, bathing, toileting, assistance with eating, sleeping support, first aid, and health promotion. · Ensure that the personal clothing of individuals is looked after and cared for and that the household and bed linen is changed and laundered regularly. · Ensuring a healthy and nutritious diet is offered and takes into account their individual choice. · To encourage and promote the participation of individuals in buying, preparing, cooking of meals and packed lunches as required. · Promoting awareness and supporting residents in their required personal hygiene and personal appearance standards. · Physical support – moving and handling, fire safety, cleaning, laundry, infection control, mobility and communication needs. · Liaising with the Day Service to make sure house to work transitions are managed according to the individual’s needs. · Encourage and promote the involvement of individuals in the prudent management of their personal monies in line with the Core Members Money Policy. · Ensure that the religious and pastoral needs of each individual are adequately supported. · Administer prescribed medications and maintain all required records in keeping with organisational policy. In Relation to the House Leader · To assist the House Leader and Deputy House Leader in regard to compiling and presenting reports as required. · Assisting the House Leader in ensuring that the day to day running of the house are person centred and are in line with value-based practices. · Ensure immediate and accurate reporting of all matters of concern to the House Leader and Person in Charge (PIC). In Relation to the House/ Community · Ensure all medical appointments are coordinated and supported. · Participating in driving duties around the needs of the residents and the house needs. · Utilise the transport services available to the service area and advise the appropriate staff on transport needs. · Liaise with the Day Services Coordinator on social and recreational activities of residents using Day Service facilities. · Ensure that buildings are well maintained and in good repair and notify any issues about the home to the House Leader or Person in Charge. · Ensure that all reports, timesheets and financial statements are accurate, completed and returned on time. · Maintain complete and accurate records for each person to include the personal needs assessments, risk assessments, incidents and notifiable events, file notes, communication plans, behavioural management support, health action plans, medication management and financial records. · To work with the volunteer Live in Assistants for the smooth running of the Residential Service. Essential skills and experience Applications should include your current Curriculum Vitae, along with a cover letter outlining why you feel you would be suitable for this role.
