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Where customer service meets premium eyewear and medtech innovation. Are you looking for a retail role in eyecare where you can grow, learn, and make a difference? Join Vision Express, part of the global EssilorLuxottica group, and work with leading brands like Ray-Ban, Meta, Oakley, Prada & Nuance. What You’ll Do · Deliver confident personalised customer service and product advice · Learn to adjust frames, assist with fittings, and carry out minor repairs · Support pre-screening eye tests using the latest optical technology · Keep the store running smoothly with admin and support tasks What You’ll Get · Free eyewear (up to €550 annually) from day one · 33 days holiday with buy/sell options · Family & friends discounts + free eye tests · Employee wellbeing support · Opportunities to support global vision through the OneSight Foundation Earn More at Vision Express Earn monthly bonuses on top of your salary. Full-time Optical Assistants meeting targets can earn €77–€520/month — with uncapped potential for high performers. Your performance matters — and it pays off. What We’re Looking For · Confident engaging with customers and recommending products · Passionate about eyewear, style, and comfortable with digital tools · Positive team player with a can-do attitude · Strong communicator who listens and understands customer needs
Quality & Safety Manager
Quality & Safety Manager (Grade VIII), Portiuncula University Hospital Description Please download and submit application form for this exciting role through the Rezoomo website (Using Google Chrome) ***CV's not accepted for this campaign*** Application Form Only For Eligibility Criteria and further information on this post, please view the attached job specification below. Grade Code: 0655 County: Galway Hse Area: HSE West and North West Region Staff Category: Management Admin Contract Type: Permanent, Whole time Internal/External: External Proposed Interview Dates: Interviews will be held as soon as possible after closing date. Candidates will normally be given at least one weeks' notice of interview. The timescale may be reduced in exceptional circumstances Informal Enquiries: James Keane, General Manager, PUH Tel: 09096 48266 Email: james.keane@hse.ie Closing Date: Friday 19th of December 2025 @10am Location of Post Portiuncula University Hospital, HSE West and North West Region There is currently one permanent, whole time post available for immediate start. The successful candidate may be required to work in any service area within the vicinity as the need arises A supplementary panel may be formed from which current and future permanent and specific purpose vacancies of full time or part time duration may be filled. Please ensure you read the instructions for the completion of this Application Form and complete all areas, in full. Failure to complete all areas of the Application Form will result in you not being brought forward to the interview stage of the selection process Attachments See below
Retail Supervisor
Overview You’ll be a vital part of the team, getting stuck in and leading by example. Whether you’re front-of-house helping customers or in the warehouse keeping our standards high, customers are always at the front of your mind. And with the help of our excellent training programmes and varied shift patterns to support a healthy work life balance, you’ll be on the right track for a promising career with us! Hours to be worked flexibly across Monday to Sunday on a rota basis, with evenings and weekends included Opening hours: Monday - Friday (7am to 8pm) Saturday (7am to 6pm) Sunday (10am to 6pm) Key responsibilities WHAT’S IT LIKE TO BE A RETAIL SUPERVISOR?
CHW Senior Medical Officer Older People's Services
Senior Medical Officer Oifigeach Leighis, Sinsearach Older People’s Services, HSE West and North West Community Services Job Specification & Terms and Conditions Job Title, Grade Code Senior Medical Officer (Oifigeach Leighis, Sinsearch) Older People’s Services ,HSE West and North West Community Services (Grade Code: 183T) Remuneration The salary scale for the post is at 01/08/2025: €95,845-€98,563-€101,316-€104,039-€106,766-€109,539- €112,091-€114,646 LSIs 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 As per HR Circular 012/25 Please note that previous experience working in the public service counts only where the individual was employed directly by the relevant Civil Service/Public Body. It does not apply for temporary assignments with those bodies while engaged as an agency worker and employed by a private sector employment agency. Exemptions can be found at the following link. HSE Guidelines on Terms and Conditions of Employment provides additional information. https://www2.healthservice.hse.ie/organisation/national-pppgs/guidelines-on-terms-and-conditions-of-employment/ Campaign Reference CHW145SM25 Closing Date Monday 15th of December 2025 at 12 noon. Proposed Interview Date (s) As soon as possible after closing date Taking up Appointment A start date will be indicated at job offer stage. Location of Post There are currently two whole-time permanent vacancies for Senior Medical Officer available in: Joe and Helen O’Toole Community Nursing Unit in Tuam. Balllinasloe Community Nursing Unit A panel may be created for Senior Medical Officer (Older People’s Services) for Older People’s Services, Galway/Mayo/Roscommon from which from which all current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full time or part time duration for the post of Senior Medical Officer, (Older People’s Services) (Galway/Mayo/Roscommon) may be filled. Informal Enquiries For informal enquiries for further information about the role or to arrange a site visit. Contact; Jarlath Keady, Service Manager, Older Persons Residential Email: david.keady@hse.ie Phone Number: 087 281 2251 Sini Vargehese Email: Sini.Varghese2@hse.ie Phone Number: 086 6069365 Details of Service Older Persons Residential Services within the North, North West Regional Health Area promotes and engages in a person-centred approach to caring for the older person. The services incorporated into the Senior Medical Officer role include: Care of residents in respite/short term care/palliative care and continuing care services. The philosophy is to embrace a positive and empowering approach to later life. All services support and promote independence, health and wellbeing and aim to provide a safe and therapeutic environment where privacy, dignity and confidentiality are respected and actively promoted. Reporting Relationship The Senior Medical officer will report operationally to the Director of Nursing and Grade 8 residential Services manager Purpose of the Post To provide appropriate medical care and governance for residents/patients, which will be reflected in the medical care plan and, when appropriate, will include palliative and end of life medical management. The senior medical officer will ensure compliance with the medical review process as outlined in the Health Act 2007, Care and Welfare Regulations for Older People living in Designated centre. This will include medical reviews as required, four monthly medical reviews and a full review of all prescribed medications and the completion of a new/revised medication/prescription charts as required as to ensure compliance with hospital/national policies and in keeping with best practice. Principal Duties and Responsibilities Operational ● To attend the CNU Monday – Friday ensuring that patients/residents are admitted daily as required. The Medical officer will also attend the unit daily to do medical reviews/drug kardex etc as required. (As the service is in a transitional state 7/7 admissions may be required going forward. If required the medical officer will assist in obtaining a functional solution which allows 7/7 admissions. ● To attend at the CNU in emergencies when requested to do so by the Director of Nursing/Designated Officer. To be available at other times as the condition of the residents may render necessary. ● Out of hours the Senior Medical officer must have the appropriate arrangements in place to manage out of hours residents care need ● To act as Senior Medical Officer to the CNUs and to be responsible for the continuing medical care of the residents by: ● Visiting on a scheduled basis and addressing all medical needs of the residents. ● Ensuring that each resident is seen and assessed as frequently as their condition requires. ● Maintaining appropriate clinical records in respect of all the residents in the CNU and ensuring that these are updated on a regular basis. ● Giving all necessary directions as to the classification and treatment of each of the residents in the CNUs. ● Assessing referrals for respite/short term care in consultation with nursing personnel. ● Carrying out regular reviews of the residents and their medication three monthly and re-write drug charts six monthly and attending multidisciplinary team meetings if required. ● To act as a Senior Medical Officer to the CNU and to be responsible for the continuing medical care of patients as dictated by patient needs. ● To be responsible for meeting the needs of the full range of services provided from the CNU for all the residents. These may presently include or may include in the future: ● Continuing care / Long stay residents ● Assessment/rehabilitation/convalescent beds ● Respite care ● Dementia care ● Palliative care ● Day care unit ● Psychiatry of later life. Clinical ● Where relevant, work and liaise with the Consultant Physician/Geriatrician and or Consultant Psychiatrist (Later Life/Old Age/Medical) and other staff. ● To attend for the admission of new residents and review as required. ● Discussing the management of individual residents. ● Developing care programmes for individual residents. ● Assisting with the development of admission policies for the CNUs and medical management policies generally. ● To co-operate in the development and maintenance of policies, practices and procedures associated with the prescribing of drugs and administration of drugs consistent with legal provision and regulations. ● Providing on-going primary medical cover for residents under the care of the Consultant Psychiatrist of later life and/or other Consultants in the acute services. ● To view and carry out the medical certification of cause of death of residents before the resident is removed from the CNU. ● To liaise with the coroner as required when cause of death is not defined. ● To implement infection control and hygiene standards in the prevention of cross infection. ● To participate as required in meetings with: ● The clinical team managing the residents in the CNUs. ● Management or nursing staff associated with the management and development of services for CNUs and to promote an interdisciplinary approach to care. ● Have a working knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards & Regulations as they apply to the role for example, National Standards for Residential Care Settings for Older People in Ireland, Standards for Healthcare, National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections, Hygiene Standards etc. ● To support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service. Administrative ● To work with the Director of Nursing/Designated Officer in all necessary matters affecting the general efficiency of the CNUs. ● To maintain such records and furnish such reports as may be required by the Health Service Executive from time to time. ● To co-operate with any service restructuring for the CNUs including such areas as admissions/discharges policy and planning initiatives proposed to promote and develop the integration of services provided in accordance with National and Health Service Executive. ● To promote and develop the efficient and effective use of drugs, equipment, consumables etc. in the delivery of services including participating in initiatives undertaken in these areas. ● To attend management team meetings associated with the management and development of the service for the CNUs. ● To co-operate with the development, introduction and operation of new technology in the services. ● To notify the Director of Public Health of any case of infectious or suspected infectious disease in the CNUs and to furnish him/her with such particulars as he/she may require in regard to each such case. In conjunction with the Director of Public Health to carry out such preventative measures e.g. immunisation, vaccination, etc. as may be necessary. ● To furnish, on request, to a Registered Medical Practitioner authorised by the Health Service Executive or the Minister, the clinical details regarding any person who is or has been under his/her care in the CNUs, on production of the written consent of the person (or the written consent of the person’s representative or next of kin). Whenever the Minister is of the opinion that it would not be in the interest of the common good to seek such consent and he certifies accordingly, the officer shall furnish the required information to a registered medical practitioner authorised by the Minister. Where, however, the officer is of the opinion that the nature of the case is such that he/she should inform the person of the requirement by the Minister, he/she shall be at liberty to do so. It is not intended that this requirement will operate in a manner which would detract from the person’s character or reputation. ● To examine any person referred to him/her by the Health Service Executive for examination and furnish to the Health Service Executive a full report of his/her findings on such examination, or the submission of such report, in which event the officer shall notify the HSE. ● To issue to or in respect of any resident under his/her care in the CNUs, without payment by or on behalf of the resident, or by the Health Service Executive, any certificates which might reasonably be required by such resident in regard to the state of his/her health in connection with his/her normal employment or his/her entitlement to benefit under any scheme of Social Insurance or Assistance. ● To report to the Director of Nursing/Designated Officer any matter, which he/she considers is adversely affecting the wellbeing of residents in the CNUs. ● To perform such other duties appropriate to his/her office as may be assigned to him/her by the General Manager from time to time. ● Have knowledge of National policies relating to care of the older persons. ● To support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service. Education & Training · Participate in continuing professional development · Encourage ongoing training and development · Undertake audit · Work with the Principal Medical Officer and other staff in the Department of Community Health to foster a positive learning environment · Participate in ongoing training programmes as required and as appropriate Risk, Health & Safety · Promote a safe working environment in accordance with Health and Safety legislation · Be aware of and implement agreed policies, procedures and safe professional practice by adhering to relevant legislation, regulations and standards · Actively participate in risk management issues, identify risks and take responsibility for appropriate action · Report any adverse incidents in accordance with organisational guidelines Management · Participate in the development and implementation of targets and plans for the Department of Community Health and help review progress and performance against those targets · Participate in and co-operate with the development of appropriate information systems and information technology systems relevant to the provision of community medical services within the care group · Have a working knowledge of the 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 etcand comply with associated HSE protocols for implementing and maintaining these standards as appropriate to the role. · 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 Specification 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 them from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. Eligibility Criteria Qualifications and/ or experience Candidates must have at the latest date of application: - 1. Professional Qualifications, Experience etc. Candidates must, on the latest date for receiving completed applications for the post: (i) Be a medical practitioner who is registered other than provisionally or temporarily on the Register of Medical Practitioners for Ireland or is entitled to be so registered. AND (ii) Possess a Masters in Public Health / Diploma in Public Health and /or equivalent qualification. Examples would include: (i) MSc in Community Health (ii) Masters in Community Child Health (UK) (iii) Membership of the Faculty of Public Health Medicine (Ireland or UK) (iv) Membership of the Irish College of General Practitioners (v) Membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners (UK) (vi) Membership of the Royal College of Physicians (Ireland or UK) (vii) Membership of the Faculty of Paediatrics (Ireland or UK) (viii) Membership of the Faculty of Occupational Health (Ireland or UK) AND (iii) Have had, since becoming entitled to full registration, at least five years satisfactory experience in the practice of the medical profession. Please note that appointment to and continuation in posts that require statutory registration is dependent upon the post holder maintaining annual registration in the relevant division of the register maintained by the Medical Council of Ireland . Health A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Character Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character. Post Specific Requirements Demonstrate depth and breadth of knowledge/experience in General Practice, working with Older people Other requirements specific to the post Access to appropriate transport to fulfil the requirements of the role. Additional eligibility requirements: Citizenship requirements Eligible candidates must be: (i) EEA, Swiss, or British citizens OR (ii) Non-European Economic Area citizens with permission to reside and work in the State Read Appendix 2 of the Additional Campaign Information for further information on accepted Stamps for Non-EEA citizens resident in the State, including those with refugee status. OR (iii) Suitably qualified, non-resident non-EEA citizens. The HSE welcomes applications from suitably qualified, non-resident non-EEA citizens, and will support successful candidates in their application for a Work Permit, as applicable. Read more about Department of Enterprise, Trade & Employment Work Permits . To qualify candidates must be eligible by the closing date of the campaign. Skills, competencies and/or knowledge The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate the following attributes: Professional/Clinical Knowledge · Demonstrate excellent track record in community medicine and a demonstrable commitment to best practice · Demonstrate the capacity to manage the service in an effective and resourceful manner within a model of person-centred care. · Demonstrate a high level of clinical and professional knowledge relevant to the role. · Demonstrate a high degree of commitment, professionalism and dedication to the philosophy of quality health care provision. Planning and Organising Resources · Demonstrate ability to plan, organise and deliver services in an efficient, effective and resourceful manner, within a model of patient centred care and value for money · Demonstrate ability to manage deadlines and effectively handle multiple tasks · Demonstrate ability to adapt to changing sets of demands / work environment. Building and Maintaining Relationships: Leadership, Managing People and Team Skills · Demonstrate ability to build strong relationships and networks at all levels within and outside the organisation. · Demonstrate effective leadership and team skills including the ability to work in a multi-disciplinary environment. · Demonstrate flexibility and openness to change and ability to lead and support others in a changing environment · Demonstrate ability to manage, motivate and develop staff to maximize performance at work · Demonstrate the ability to foster a learning culture amongst staff and colleagues to drive continuous improvement in services to patients. · Demonstrate ability to work effectively with multi-disciplinary teams · Ability to influence others. Commitment to Quality Service · Demonstrate understanding of, and commitment to, the underpinning requirements and key processes in providing quality patient centred care · Demonstrate an ability to monitor and evaluate service performance and levels of care Evaluating Information and Judging Situations · Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills including the ability to evaluate information and make effective decisions especially with regard to service delivery. Communication and Interpersonal Skills · Display effective interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills including skills in multi-disciplinary working and the ability to collaborate with colleagues, families, etc ; the ability to give constructive feedback · Demonstrate competency in general use of information technology-computers, office functions, internet for research purposes, email, preparation of presentation materials etc. Campaign Specific Selection Process Ranking/Shortlisting / Interview A ranking and or shortlisting exercise may be carried out based on 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 progressing 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. Read more about the HSE’s commitment to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion 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. Senior Medical Officer Oifigeach Leighis, Sinsearach Older People’s Services, HSE West and North West Community Services Terms and Conditions of Employment Tenure The current vacancies available are permanent and whole-time. The post is pensionable. A panel may be created from which permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part time duration may be filled. The tenure of these posts will be indicated at “expression of interest” stage. 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. As per HR Circular 012/25 Please note that previous experience working in the public service counts only where the individual was employed directly by the relevant Civil Service/Public Body. It does not apply for temporary assignments with those bodies while engaged as an agency worker and employed by a private sector employment agency. Exemptions can be found at the following link. HSE Guidelines on Terms and Conditions of Employment provides additional information. https://www2.healthservice.hse.ie/organisation/national-pppgs/guidelines-on-terms-and-conditions-of-employment/ Remuneration The salary scale for the post is at 01/08/2025: €95,845-€98,563-€101,316-€104,039-€106,766-€109,539- €112,091-€114,646 LSIs 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 As per HR Circular 012/25 Please note that previous experience working in the public service counts only where the individual was employed directly by the relevant Civil Service/Public Body. It does not apply for temporary assignments with those bodies while engaged as an agency worker and employed by a private sector employment agency. Exemptions can be found at the following link. HSE Guidelines on Terms and Conditions of Employment provides additional information. https://www2.healthservice.hse.ie/organisation/national-pppgs/guidelines-on-terms-and-conditions-of-employment/ Working Week The standard weekly working hours of attendance for your grade are 35 hours per week. Your normal weekly working hours are 35 hours. Contracted hours that are less than the standard weekly working hours for your grade will be paid pro rata to the full time equivalent. You are required to work agreed roster/on-call arrangements advised by your Reporting Manager. Your contracted hours are liable to change between the hours of 8.00am and 8.00pm over seven days to meet the requirements for extended day services in accordance with the terms of collective agreements and HSE Circulars 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 Children Guidance and Legislation 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. Some staff have additional responsibilities such as Line Managers, Designated Officers and Mandated Persons. In the HSE, all Mandated Persons under the Children First Act 2015 are appointed as Designated Officers under the Protections for Persons Reporting Child Abuse Act 1998. You should check Schedule 2 of the Children First Act 2015 to see if you are a Mandated Person, and therefore a HSE Designated Officer, and be familiar with the related roles and legal responsibilities. Visit HSE Children First for further information, guidance and resources. 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. 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[1], 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[2]. · 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. Ethics in Public Office 1995 and 2001 Positions remunerated at or above the minimum point of the Grade VIII salary scale are designated positions under Section 18 of the Ethics in Public Office Act 1995. Any person appointed to a designated position must comply with the requirements of the Ethics in Public Office Acts 1995 and 2001 as outlined below: A) In accordance with Section 18 of the Ethics in Public Office Act 1995, a person holding such a post is required to prepare and furnish an annual statement of any interests which could materially influence the performance of the official functions of the post. This annual statement of interest should be submitted to the Chief Executive Officer not later than 31st January in the following year. B) In addition to the annual statement, a person holding such a post is required, whenever they are performing a function as an employee of the HSE and have actual knowledge, or a connected person, has a material interest in a matter to which the function relates, provide at the time a statement of the facts of that interest. A person holding such a post should provide such statement to the Chief Executive Officer. The function in question cannot be performed unless there are compelling reasons to do so and, if this is the case, those compelling reasons must be stated in writing and must be provided to the Chief Executive Officer. C) A person holding such a post is required under the Ethics in Public Office Acts 1995 and 2001 to act in accordance with any guidelines or advice published or given by the Standards in Public Office Commission. Guidelines for public servants on compliance with the provisions of the Ethics in Public Office Acts 1995 and 2001 are available on the Standards Commission’s website https://www.sipo.ie/ . [1] A template SSSS and guidelines are available on the National Health and Safety Function, here: https://www.hse.ie/eng/staff/safetywellbeing/about%20us/ 2 See link on health and safety web-pages to latest Incident Management Policy
Clinical Nurse Manager II, Special Care Baby Unit
Please download and submit application form for this exciting role through the Rezoomo website (Using Google Chrome) ***CV's not accepted for this campaign*** Application Form Only For Eligibility Criteria and further information on this post, please view the attached job specification below. Grade Code: 2119 County: Galway Hse Area: HSE West and North West Region Staff Category: Nursing & Midwifery Contract Type: Permanent, Whole time Internal/External: External Proposed Interview Dates: Interviews will be held as soon as possible after closing date. Candidates will normally be given at least one weeks' notice of interview. The timescale may be reduced in exceptional circumstances Informal Enquiries: Ms. Deirdre Naughton Director of Midwifery, Portiuncula University Hospital. E-mail: deirdrep.naughton@hse.ie Phone Number: 090 962 4688 Closing Date: 10.00am Friday 12th of December 2025 Location of Post Special Care Baby Unit, Maternity Department, Portiuncula University Hospital Ballinasloe, Co Galway There is one Permanent 1 WTE position working 37.5 hours per week. A panel may be created from which permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part time duration may be filled Initial assignment will be to Portiuncula University Hospital. The successful candidate may be required to work in any service area within the vicinity as the need arises. Please ensure you read the instructions for the completion of this Application Form and complete all areas, in full. Failure to complete all areas of the Application Form will result in you not being brought forward to the interview stage of the selection process Attachments See below
P Staff Radiographer
Please download and submit application form for this exciting role through the Rezoomo website (Using Google Chrome) ***CV's not accepted for this campaign*** Application Form Only For Eligibility Criteria and further information on this post, please view the attached job specification below. Grade Code: 3093 County: Galway Hse Area: HSE West and North West Region Staff Category: Allied Health & Social Care Contract Type: Specified Purpose, Part-Time Internal/External: External Proposed Interview Dates: Candidates will normally be given at least one weeks' notice of interview. The timescale may be reduced in exceptional circumstances Informal Enquiries: Caroline Hanrahan, Radiography Services Manager 1 Tel: (090) 9648278 Email: caroline.hanrahan@hse.ie Closing Date: This is a rolling campaign with no deadline. Location of Post: Portiuncula University Hospital, HSE West and North West Region. Immediate vacancy. There is currently one Specific Purpose 0.5 WTE (17.5hrs)vacancy available. A panel may be created from this recruitment campaign from which all current and future permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full and part-time duration may be filled throughout Portiuncula University Hospital. Attachments See below
Programmer Analyst
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND – WEST REGION POST OF PERMANENT PART-TIME PROGRAMMER ANALYST (4 days per week) NATIONAL ICT DEPARTMENT JOB REF:88929 BOCSI is seeking a Programmer Analyst with demonstrable experience in creating data driven applications with useability, accessibility, security and performance in mind. The ideal candidate will exhibit proficiency in application design and development, ideally with Blazor, ASP Core, C# and the .NET framework, or similar technologies. As part of our strategic application roadmap, BOCSI is evolving how we work—modernising our systems and processes to ensure we deliver high-quality applications and support that meets the needs of our organisation. We're looking for an innovative, solution-driven Software Developer who is passionate about building cloud-based software that reflects best practice. In this role, you will be a key member of the team behind our digital transformation initiatives, helping stakeholders unlock the full potential of their data. Your work will encompass the development of impactful web and mobile applications, data visualisation tools, analytical platforms, interactive dashboards and multimedia solutions using the latest tools and technology including AI coding agents. As a Programmer Analyst, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance across all developed solutions. The Developer will help design, build, test and maintain a number of applications to support BOCSI business needs; as well as assisting the broader ICT Team. This position will play a vital role in BOCSI’s digital success. Reporting/ Responsible to: Senior Web Developer Qualifications and Experience Education: Hold a third level degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electronic Engineering or equivalent (Minimum Level 8). Experience: Advantageous but not essential: • Experience/interest in AI development practices e.g. Github Copilot, Cursor etc; • Knowledge of application analytics and logging; • Document search and indexing; • Experience with design and prototyping tools would be desirable e.g. Figma. Skills: • Have solid analytical, design and development skills, with a clear and concise understanding or all aspects of the application development lifecycle; • Have excellent verbal and written communication skills; • Have a strong customer focus; • Have the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines; • High levels of dependability, flexibility, enthusiasm, commitment, supportiveness; • Have strong problem-solving skills; • Ability to learn and understand complex business and IT systems and processes; and capable of working alone or in a small team. Key responsibilities: • Participate in cross-functional design and implementation planning sessions for new solutions; • Interface with HR, Finance and others to write functional specifications to deliver business solutions; • Design, develop, maintain and support applications connecting to a Microsoft SQL Server platform; • Code complex business logic; • Proficiently perform code review, unit and integration testing; • Responsible for driving technical changes through the change management process; • Technically own and manage the process of ensuring build and integration of the various elements of the solution; • Manage risk identification and risk mitigation strategies associated with solutions • Perform data analysis and reporting; • Provide user support at all levels; • Adhering to Brothers of Charity Service systems development standards and policies; • Provide support outside of normal working hours (when required); and, • Resolve technical problems and support colleagues in the ICT team. Working Hours: The normal working week will be a 56 hours per fortnight; however, flexible hours including weekends and evenings are occasionally involved. Starting and finishing times will be notified to, and agreed with, the appointee from time to time by the National ICT Applications Manager. The successful candidate must be available for on-call situations that may arise from time to time. These times may be outside ‘normal’ operational times and must be approved by your manager. Annual Leave: 28 days pro rata per annum. Remuneration: Department of Health Grade V (Clerical) salary scale (01/8/2025) - € 51,718 x 5 increments – €58,078 (Max) pro rata per annum. A Long Service Increment (LSI)-€59,969 pro rata per annum is payable after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. A final Long Service Increment (LSI)-€61,866 pro rata per annum is payable after a further 3 years. The Grade V range above is based on 5 days (70 hours per fortnight). The role being offered is based on 4 days per week (56 hours per fortnight). Tenure of Post: This post is permanent part-time and pensionable. Probation: A probationary period of nine months from the date of appointment applies to the post. The employment may be terminated at any time during the probationary period should the employer find that the appointee is unsuitable to continue employment. The probationary period may be extended at the Employer’s discretion. Travel: The person appointed must provide his/her own car and must furnish an indemnity from Insurers in favour of the employer. Travelling expenses at the appropriate rate will be paid in respect of travel necessarily performed in the discharge of duty. Location: The role can be based in any of our regional offices which include Waterford, Cork, Limerick, Clare, Galway and Roscommon. Occasional travel to our National Head Office in Clarinbridge, Co. Galway will be a requirement. To view full Job Description please see atached. Informal enquiries for the above post to Mike Hughes, National Software Development Manager at mike.hughes@bocsi.ie Closing Date for receipt of completed Application Forms on-line is: 5pm Sunday 14th December 2025 Interviews will be held on Wednesday 14th January 2026 The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an equal opportunities employer. # INWD
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Campaign Reference Number & Job Title: Staff Nurse (Theatre), Galway University Hospital and Merlin Park University Hospital SNTHEGUHNOV25 Grade Code: 2135 County: Galway Hse Area: West & North West Staff Category: Nursing & Midwifery Closing Date 10.00am on 15th December 2025 Contract Type: Permanent, Whole-time/ part time Specified Purpose, Whole time/ part time Internal/External: External Proposed Interview Dates: Interviews will be held on a rolling basis to form panels. Interviews will be held via ZOOM and face to face. Informal Enquiries: Ms Mairead McGovern , Assistant Director of Nursing Theatre GUH and Merlin Park , Email: mairead.mcgovern@hse.ie Phone : 091 893538 Location Details: Galway University Hospital Application Details Please ensure you download, save and read the Job Specification. We strongly recommend that you read the Job Specification before submitting your Curriculum Vitae & NMBI Registration. Please include your NMBI Registration & Curriculum Vitae . Interviews will be competency based. Post Specific Related Information As outlined on job specification Relocation Package The HSE offers an International Recruitment Relocation Package to relevant applicants. Please refer to HR Circular 001/2023 at the following link: https://www.hse.ie/eng/staff/resources/hr-circulars/hr-circular-001-2023-international-recruitment-relocation-package.pdf
