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Main purpose of the role: Ensure the Off-Licence operates efficiently and effectively at all times and provides customers with excellent quality products and services The ideal candidate will have/be: 2 years€,, experience in a Supervisor/Manager role is desirable Completion of WSET Level 2 or an alternative wine course is desirable A good knowledge of wine, craft beer and premium spirits Creative 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 Drive sales through KPI reports, financial reports, brand initiatives, customer initiatives and employee knowledge Adhere to weekly stocktaking procedures and ensure they are accurate and any necessary action is taken in the Off-Licence Ensure purchasing of stock is carried out in accordance with procedures and control of stock rotation, so that the quality of goods is of the highest order so as to maximise turnover Merchandise and present the department to the highest standard at all times and in accordance with relevant store planograms and guidelines Monitor and control department overheads (i.e. packaging, cleaning equipment etc.) Enhance product knowledge by gaining information from a range of sources and share ideas, suggestions, builds on existing procedures/processes with employees and management Ensure all staff reporting to you are competent in any duties required and are given adequate training relevant to their tasks.
Community Champion
Contract: Part time; 2–4 days per week, with flexibility to manage your hours responsibly around community needs Working pattern: Mix of infield community work and remote homebased hours Specsavers is built on community spirit, genuine care, and the belief that everyone deserves access to better sight and hearing. We’re looking for a confident, outgoing Community Champion to represent our Longford and Athlone stores — someone who thrives on meeting people, building relationships, and bringing our values to life across both communities. What you’ll be doing
Customer Services Advisor
€14.50 per hour Love all things motoring and cycling? Great with customers? Your knack with customers and boundless enthusiasm for cars and bikes is what will lead you to success in this role. Ideally, you’ll already have some experience of fitting car parts and of cycle repair, even as a hobby. Either way, we have training in place to get you the skills you need – you’ll be delivering market-leading standards of service, after all You’ll soon be working on customers’ vehicles in our car park and on bikes in-store, helping us wow every customer. This role delivers a wide range of fitting services, including car parts fitting, technology fitting, cycle building and cycle servicing. We’ll help you develop your practical problem-solving skills alongside your ability to work quickly and efficiently. Ideally, you already have Retail experience but if you can demonstrate experience of tailoring your approach in a customer focused sales environment, we can help you with the rest. We invest heavily in training to give our colleagues skills to develop their careers, so whatever career path you want to follow and whatever pace you want to progress, we have the support here to help you make your ambitions a reality, whether it’s in Retail or elsewhere in the Group. To be successful in this role you will need: We’re in an exciting chapter as a leading retailer of motoring and cycling products and services. Join us in our mission to keep the nation moving safely and be part of our success story. Not sure you meet all the criteria? We'd encourage you to take the wheel and apply anyway! At Halfords we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for our colleagues. We're an equal opportunities employer and proud to welcome applications from all backgrounds and embrace diversity within our one Halfords Family.
Waste Management Operative
Mount Charles Group are one of the largest and privately owned soft Facilities Management, catering and ancillary service/product providers in Ireland. If you are a customer focused individual and want to join a fun and family orientated business which believes people are our greatest asset, then we have a role for you! Our family values speak for themselves: Do the right thing, Have fun & grow together, Take pride in what you do! We are currently recruiting for a Waste Management Operative to join our team based at ICC Waterfront, Belfast. This is a great opportunity to join a world leading facilities management company. Working Pattern:
Seasonal Outdoor Attendant
Location: Golf Ski Complex, Craigavon. The post holder may be required to work at other locations throughout the Borough. Salary: Scale 3 SCP 7 to 9 £26,403 to £27,254 per annum, pro rata for part time staff (Full Time Equivalent is 37 hours per week), plus weekend enhancement may be earned. Hours: 16 hours per week, on a rota basis. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Maintain constant surveillance of the site and customers’ behaviour and act appropriately to ensure the safety of all users. Open and close gates and buildings as required. Adhere to all Normal Operating Procedures, Emergency Action Plans, control measures, safe systems of work and standards. Remain fully conversant with all emergency procedures and take part in emergency situations, providing emergency care as required. Conduct inspection and cleaning duties, keep records up to date and fix or promptly report faults to ensure that all areas of the site are clean, tidy and hygienic and that facilities and equipment are fit for a safe and enjoyable customer experience. Maintain the site by grass cutting, edging, weeding flowerbeds, watering and feeding, sweeping and removal of leaves, litter, fly tipping and graffiti removal. Conduct effective set up and take down tasks to ensure facilities and equipment are prepared for a safe and enjoyable customer experience throughout the site. Assist with activity programmes, courses and events as required. Continuously monitor and assess users, considering environmental and external conditions. Make all customers feel welcome and comfortable, ensure that they benefit from the services provided and assist with all forms of customer communication. Respond to routine and serious incidents and emergencies. Coordinate with relevant staff and, if required, emergency services to achieve a resolution and ensure all relevant Health and Safety procedures are followed. Carry out general attendant duties, including driving, to monitor all areas of the site. Conduct facility tours as required. Be flexible and collaborative and actively support colleagues and other activities or processes which impact on the performance of the facility. Undertake any other relevant duties that may be required and are appropriate to the nature and grade of the post. Experience Six months experience in each of the following: Driving Hold a full current driving licence valid in the United Kingdom. Working Arrangements and Flexibility Sixteen hours per week on a rota basis. The rota may be subject to change. The post holder will be required to work outside normal hours, including public holidays, evenings and weekends, to meet the needs of the service.
Webstore Fulfilment Assistant
Maxi Zoo is part of the Fressnapf Group, the European market leader in pet product with 2,700+ shops across Europe. Maxi Zoo is Ireland’s largest pet retailer and has over 30 shops in Ireland. Maxi Zoo Ireland are driven by the desire to make the life of pets and pets owners simpler, better and happier. Maxi Zoo Ireland are currently recruiting for a part time webstore fulfilment assistant for our Turners Cross store. Why join us?
Staff Nurse, Specialist Palliative Care
The Role We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to join our dynamic and supportive team as a Nurse in our Specialist Palliative Care service. The purpose of a Specialist Palliative Care Nurse is to provide expert care for patients with complex, life-limiting illnesses, focusing on advanced symptom management and improving quality of life. They deliver comprehensive support addressing physical, emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual needs. In this role, the nurse collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to offer holistic care, guides patients and families in end-of-life planning, and ensures seamless care transitions. They also play a critical role in educating and supporting other healthcare professionals in delivering high-quality palliative care. Essential Criteria A candidate must, on the latest date for receiving completed applications for the post Be registered in the relevant Division of the Register of Nurses maintained by An Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland) or be entitled to be so registered. A minimum of two years’ acute care experience within the Irish healthcare sector is required. Demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development at the appropriate level. Have the clinical and administrative capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role. Qualifications and skills noted below are desirable, but candidates who possess them may be given higher priority during shortlisting. Experience in Palliative or Oncology Nursing Proficiency in Information Systems and Technology, or a willingness to undertake training, is essential. Hold a post-registration qualification in Palliative Care or Oncology A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Marymount University Hospital & Hospice from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled.
Healthcare Assistant
The Role We are seeking a caring and committed Healthcare Assistant to join our dynamic and supportive team, dedicated to providing outstanding care for older persons. As an essential member of our multidisciplinary team, you will play a vital role in supporting the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care to our residents and patients. In this rewarding position, you will assist with a range of personal care tasks, offer practical support, and contribute to the overall comfort and wellbeing of those in our care. You will work closely with nursing and allied health professionals, helping to ensure that the physical, emotional, and social needs of our residents and patients are met with compassion and dignity. Your contribution will be integral to maintaining the high standards of care that define Marymount University Hospital & Hospice. All aspects of your work will reflect our core values, policies, and procedures, directly supporting our mission to deliver exceptional, holistic care that makes a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents and their families. Essential Criteria The relevant health skills QQI (formerly FETAC) level 5 qualification* OR An equivalent relevant health care qualification or a comparable healthcare qualification as outlined in the Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) NARIC Ireland framework AND Have a minimum 1-year experience as a Healthcare Assistant or a comparable role AND Candidates must have the personal competence and capacity to properly discharge the duties of the role. With regard to Criterion (1), the listing above has been identified as what is considered relevant health skills QQI (formerly FETAC) Level 5* qualifications A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Healthcare Assistant from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled.
Staff Nurse, Specialist Palliative Care/services For Older Persons
The Role We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Nurse to join our dynamic and supportive team on the Relief Panel, providing care across Specialist Palliative Care and Services for Older Persons. This role offers the opportunity to work with individuals who have complex, life-limiting illnesses as well as delivering holistic nursing care that addresses the physical, emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of residents and their families. Applicants must be available to work a minimum of two shifts per week, including day, night, and weekend duty. Essential Criteria A candidate must, on the latest date for receiving completed applications for the post Be registered in the relevant Division of the Register of Nurses maintained by An Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland) or be entitled to be so registered. A minimum of two years’ acute care experience within the Irish healthcare sector is required. Demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development at the appropriate level. Have the clinical and administrative capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role. Qualifications and skills noted below are desirable, but candidates who possess them may be given higher priority during shortlisting. Experience in Palliative or Oncology Nursing Proficiency in Information Systems and Technology, or a willingness to undertake training, is essential. Hold a post-registration qualification in Palliative Care or Oncology A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Marymount University Hospital & Hospice from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled.
Clerical Officer Admin
Qualifications and Experience A candidate must, on the latest date for receiving completed applications for the post: (i) Meet the Department of Health and Children’s educational criteria set down for Grade III posts: Passed the Leaving Certificate, or Passed an examination of comparable standard at second level, or Possess satisfactory relevant experience which encompasses demonstrable equivalent skills. (ii) Possess excellent information technology and system skills. (iii) Possess strong administrative skills. (iv) Have experience of engaging with the public in a customer-facing role and have the ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team. (v) Have the ability to work quickly and accurately in a fast-paced environment. (vi) Be able to communicate effectively with patients and relatives in a professional manner. (vii) Have good organisational and interpersonal skills. (viii) Have access to appropriate transport to fulfil the requirements of the role, as this post may involve cross-site duties and or roles based outside of the main hospital campus. Desirable Criteria (i) Possess a recognised Business or Office Administration qualification. Note: If being processed for appointment, original documentation will be sought for: (i) All qualification requirements for the post. (ii) Any additional qualification or qualifications that you may be awarded marks for at interview. In the event that a number of years’ experience is required for a post, you will be requested to: (i) Provide documentary evidence that you possess same. Character A candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character. Health A candidate for and any person holding the post must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the post and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. For the purpose of satisfying the requirements as to health, the successful candidate, before being appointed, shall undergo a pre-placement health assessment. This assessment will be provided by the Hospital. Purpose of the Post The main purpose of the post is to provide clerical cover to departments within the hospital. Due to the nature of the post, duties may vary from department to department. Job duties specific to departments will be made available during the training period. You will be required to be flexible in this position and must be prepared to undertake any other duties as may be assigned to you by your Head of Department or Line Manager dependent on service needs. Such duties can be outside the area of your normal work and may be for other associated Departments as the Hospital may require. Main Duties and Responsibilities ▪ Work in a professional manner at all times while on duty. ▪ Manage and prioritise workload. ▪ Support the Administration Services Manager and Assistant Administration Services Manager in ensuring the service operates effectively and efficiently. ▪ Undertake duties as requested by direct Supervisor or Line Manager. ▪ Ensure that all Out-patient administrative duties and tasks are managed in line with the Special Delivery Unit Out-patient Department Protocol. ▪ Ensure management of all patient information is completed in accordance with the Code of Practice for Health Care Record Management 2007. ▪ Deal with all queries and telephone calls with courtesy and follow up as required. ▪ Ensure that a quality level of customer care is provided to both patients and their relatives. ▪ Electronically track healthcare records that are leaving and returning to the Medical Records Library. ▪ Retrieve healthcare records for in-patients, day patients, and Out-patient Department clinics. ▪ Retrieve healthcare records as may be required by Consultants, Risk Management, etc. ▪ File healthcare records once they are returned to the Library. ▪ Participate in internal and external audits and review as appropriate. ▪ Work co-operatively within a group and across Departments and services to achieve goals and foster a collegiate environment. ▪ Have the ability to understand and be tolerant of differing needs and viewpoints. ▪ Provide information, instruction, training, and supervision of staff members under your remit, if applicable, in the context of management of Health and Safety such as Personal Protective Equipment usage, chemical safety, etc. ▪ Work in a manner with due care and attention to safety of self, patients, staff, and other persons in the workplace with reference to the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005. ▪ Report immediately to Line Managers or nominated persons any accidents or incidents involving patients, staff, and or members of the public in line with hospital policy. ▪ Comply with and be familiar with all hospital policies and procedures, in particular those relating to safety, health and welfare, infection control, hygiene, risk management, and decontamination. ▪ Undertake any other duties appropriate to the post that may be assigned from time to time by the Chief Executive, Administration Services Manager, Assistant Administration Services Manager, or other authorised officer. Note The rate and pace of change in the health service is such that the post holder will be required to update their knowledge and skills to fit the changing requirements of the service. Therefore, this job description is an outline of the current broad areas of responsibility and accountability and should not be regarded as a comprehensive listing. It will be reviewed and updated in line with future needs as required. The post holder will be required to be flexible in this position and must be prepared to undertake any other duties as may be assigned by the Head of Department or Line Manager dependent on service needs. Such duties can be outside the area of one’s normal work and may be for other associated Departments as the Hospital may require. Particulars of the Post 1. Remuneration Salary Scale: €31,618 – €48,927 per annum. Salary payment frequency will be fortnightly. Incremental credit may be granted in respect of recognised experience. Recognisable experience refers to previous service in a similar grade in the Civil Service, Local Authority Service, Health Service, and other public service bodies or agencies, in Ireland or abroad. New employees wishing to claim incremental credit for previous employment must submit a Salary Confirmation form to the Wages and Salaries Department, South Infirmary-Victoria University Hospital within the first year of their employment. Otherwise, the Hospital will not be liable for retrospective payments. New employees experiencing difficulty with a previous employer in obtaining any documentation in this regard should notify the Wages and Salaries Department as soon as possible within the first year of employment. 2. The post is temporary, full-time or part-time and pensionable. 3. Annual Leave Annual leave and public holidays are granted in accordance with the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act 1997 and in conjunction with Hospital policy and in compliance with national circulars governing leave. Public holidays are dealt with in accordance with the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act 1997 as reflected in the Annual Leave and Public Holiday policy. The annual leave entitlement is 26 days per annum, pro rata. 4. Working Hours Full-time hours are 35 hours per week. Flexibility in consideration of service needs is required. You will be required to work the agreed roster or on-call arrangements advised to you by your Line Manager. Your contracted hours of work are liable to change between the hours of 8.00 a.m. to 8.00 p.m. over seven days to meet the requirements for extended day services as may be introduced by the Hospital. 5. Superannuation There are various Superannuation Schemes in operation. You will be a member of the scheme relevant to you based on your entry date to the public service and previous service if any. You will be issued with the relevant superannuation information directly from the Superannuation Section, Wages and Salaries Department in due course. 6. Performance Monitoring Performance and conduct of the person appointed to this role will be monitored on an ongoing basis to determine their suitability for continued employment in this role. Substantive post holders appointed to a temporary position are also subject to performance management and any issues that may arise will be dealt with under the Hospital’s disciplinary procedure. Termination of this appointment within or at the end of the contract for the role will be at the discretion of the South Infirmary-Victoria University Hospital. 7. Notice When resigning, the post holder is required to give one month’s notice in writing prior to resigning the post, or in default, to forfeit one month’s amount of salary, to be deducted as liquidated damages from any remuneration due at the time of such resignation. 8. Healthcare Insurance VHI and Laya Healthcare Insurance details are available on the Intranet Human Resources page under Human Resources General. Salary deduction for healthcare insurance can be facilitated for long-term temporary, 12 months or longer, or permanent employees only. 9. Confidentiality In the course of employment, the person appointed 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. Records must never be left in such a manner that unauthorised persons can obtain access to them and must be kept in safe custody or destroyed in accordance with policy when no longer required. 10. Safety, Health and Welfare at Work The South Infirmary-Victoria University Hospital is committed to ensuring the safety, health, and welfare of all employees. In line with the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005, a Safety Statement is provided by the Hospital and all staff must comply with Hospital safety regulations. The post holder has personal responsibility for health and safety in the workplace. 11. Hospital Policies and Procedures Details of the Hospital’s policies and procedures, including the Grievance and Disciplinary Procedure, will be issued to the post holder upon commencement of employment. All Hospital policies and procedures are available on the intranet, and hard copy can be accessed via the Hospital Library. Employees are obliged to read, familiarise themselves with, and adhere to same at all times. 12. Personal and Hospital Property Management does not accept responsibility for property lost, stolen, or damaged on Hospital premises, whether by fire, theft, or otherwise. The right to search your person and or property, including your motor vehicle, while on or departing from the premises is reserved by Management. Where you are found to be in unauthorised possession of articles which are the property of the Hospital, the property of an employee, a patient, a visitor, a contractor, or a client of the Hospital, you may be liable to sanction up to and including dismissal and may also be prosecuted. A witness, for example a union representative or colleague, whoever is available, may be present during any such search. Please note that closed-circuit television is in operation throughout the Hospital. 13. Garda Vetting Garda Vetting is sought for all South Infirmary-Victoria University Hospital employees who may have significant interaction with children and or vulnerable adults in the course of their duties, either while in the Hospital or in the community. This is done for the protection of these vulnerable groups. Garda Vetting will be sought for the successful candidate or candidates. Candidates must comply fully with this process. Failure to comply with this process or to provide false or misleading information will result in exclusion from the recruitment process. This document sets out the prescribed Particulars and Qualifications of the post, the Job Description, and other relevant information. It is subject to review and amendment as required.
