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PARALEGAL Location: Bangor Office experience: no previous experience required First salary review: On completion of initial probation period Part Time/Full Time: Permanent full-time Office/Home/Flexi Position: Office based Educational Requirement: Degree level or equivalent (All degrees considered) Wilson Nesbitt is seeking to recruit a Paralegal for a full time position in its Bangor office. The position involves managing a caseload as the direct point of contact with clients and third parties in our expanding team of paralegals and solicitors. Comprehensive training will be provided and the role provides a great opportunity to develop essential experience and skills to move along an established career path within the firm. To apply complete an online application form. Responsibilities Despite being around for 75 years Wilson Nesbitt is widely considered to be one of the most modern and progressive law firms in Northern Ireland, with offices in Bangor and Belfast offering a wide range of legal services. We are a forward thinking, inclusive and diverse employer and you will be joining an exciting team of enthusiastic, professional individuals working together in a collaborative and supportive working environment. We have started the careers of many legal professionals in Northern Ireland and provide a route to qualification as a solicitor. You can take your first step by joining us in this challenging and rewarding role!
PTL Nebosh
To supplement our core curriculum delivery team, we are now seeking to recruit a temporary Part time Lecturer with experience in Health and Safety to join our Part-time lecturer register to assist with curriculum delivery of NEBOSH. The register is used when there is a need for additional expert staff to deliver classes. Temporary contracts are offered based on the need of the College and can vary in quantity and frequency. For these flexible positions you need to be committed with an encouraging and approachable attitude to ensure you maximise the potential of every learner providing a positive and value driven experience. You should have a passionate and pro-active approach in delivering teaching excellence.
Relief Pharmacist
💊 Relief Pharmacist Full-time/Part-time– McKeevers Chemists (Newry-Based) 📍 Base Location: Newry – Travel to nearby branches required 🕐 16-40 Hours Per Week 💷 Competitive salary Love variety in your workweek? Thrive in new environments? 🚗💼 McKeevers Chemists is seeking a Relief Pharmacist to support our growing network of pharmacies from a Newry base. Step into different stores, meet new teams, and make a real impact in every community you serve! 🧠 What You’ll Do: 💊 Dispense prescriptions with accuracy and care 🤝 Support and integrate into multiple store teams 😊 Deliver top-tier customer and patient service 📋 Maintain professional standards and ensure compliance 🚀 Bring energy, flexibility, and a positive attitude every day ✅ What You’ll Bring: 🎁 What We Offer: 💷 Competitive salary 🛍️ Staff discount 📚 Training & development opportunities 🤝 Supportive, welcoming team environment 📍 Variety and flexibility across our pharmacy locations McKeevers Chemists is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. 📩 Apply now on GETGOT and enjoy a rewarding, flexible role as a Relief Pharmacist based in Newry!
Health And Safety Manager
Post: Health and Safety Manager Base Location: Horizon House – 18 O’Neill Road, Newtownabbey (with travel across all sites as required) Salary Range: £35,394 to £44,653 per annum pro rata Contract: Permanent Hours: 25 hours per week Interview Date: It is anticipated that interviews will take place week commencing 7th July 2025. Job Role: To support and develop a strong Health and Safety focused culture to the NI Hospice. The postholder will also identify, assess and minimise risk across the organisation and work with the management teams to improve existing current health and safety systems and processes. The post holder will further be accountable for all measurement, management and implementation of NI Hospice Health and Safety policies and procedures. What we offer: Attractive Terms & Conditions apply including:- For further information, please refer to the Job Description and Specification below. If you have any queries, please contact a member of the People & Development Team via email to hr@nihospice.org or phone 02890 781836. The closing date for applications is Wednesday 25th June 2025 at 4.00 pm (we recommend that applications are submitted at least 15 minutes prior to the closing time to ensure technical difficulties are not encountered). For guidance on how to apply using our online application platform GetGot, or troubleshooting any potential issues, please refer to the following link: Getgot FAQs. Please note all correspondence will be sent to the email address provided on your application form. Please ensure to check your 'junk/spam' folder as due to personal email security settings, emails can sometimes appear here. Any email correspondence will come from an email address ending in @nihospice.org. “We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons”
Dispensary Assistant
🩺 Job Opportunity – Dispensary Assistant Full-Time/Part-Time (24-40 hours per week) 📍 Location: McKeevers Chemists, Belfast Are you friendly, organised, and passionate about healthcare? 🌟 McKeevers Chemists in Belfast is on the lookout for an enthusiastic Dispensary Assistant to join our growing team! This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a professional, patient-focused environment where your contribution truly matters. Whether you have experience or are ready to learn, we’ll provide full training and support to help you succeed. 💼 🔍 Your Role Will Include: 💊 Assisting in the accurate preparation and dispensing of prescriptions 😊 Providing friendly, helpful service to every customer 🧾 Supporting the pharmacist and maintaining patient confidentiality 📦 Managing stock levels and keeping the dispensary well-organised 🧼 Helping with the smooth day-to-day running of the pharmacy 💡 What We Offer: 💷 Competitive pay 👕 Free uniform 🛍️ Staff discount on a wide range of products 📚 On-the-job training and development ⏰ Flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle 🤝 A welcoming, team-focused workplace Be part of a team that cares – apply today on GETGOT and start your journey with McKeevers Chemists in Belfast! 🌿 📩 We’d love to hear from you! *McKeevers Chemists is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Dispensary Assistant
Job Description- Dispensary Assistant. · Endorse all prescription forms as appropriate. · Label and dispense prescriptions to patients in accordance with the correct operating procedures to ensure safe supply to patients in an efficient and accurate manner. · Issue prepared prescriptions to patients. · Ensure all dispensary equipment is kept clean and in good working order. · All work surfaces are cleaned and tidied on a regular basis.. · Maintain an accurate detailed record of all dispensing transactions. · Promptly forward all invoices and dispensary related correspondence to the necessary department. · Maintain a system for providing and compiling dosettes for those patients requiring a compliance aid. · Support the delivery of medicine use reviews. · Ensure that refrigerated items are stored at the appropriate temperature and maintain the temperature control record/logbook. · Ensure the drugs are received and stored in an appropriate manner in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. · Ensure that all medicines and appliances dispensed are checked against the prescription and whenever there is doubt about the appropriateness of the item, or about the dose or labelling instructions to check with the authorising doctor or duty doctor. · Operate efficient stock control appropriate to the needs of the dispensary with the objective of ensuring continuity of supply for patients and minimising wastage. · Undertake other reasonable duties within the framework of the post as directed by supervising manager · Answer telephone inquiries, referring callers to pharmacist when necessary. · Use the nursing home electronic system to a. Add patients / add new care homes b. Create mars sheets for monthly & acute items – (be able to print both) c. Generate and print lids and seals. d. Blister and gather PRN/ loose medication for care homes. (multimeds trays) – should be able to order specials. e. Process reorders from the care home online and how to manually reorder on the electronic system (when to order) – sending them into the doctors’ surgeries. f. Add acute medication to the electronic system, understand how to add stock (stock control in doses etc) g. Count and scan prescriptions for month end. h. Pick,label, mark off and chase up care homes prescriptions. Other: This Job description is neither exhaustive nor exclusive. The post holder is required to carry out any duties that may reasonably be requested by the Pharmacy Manager. Some of the above duties may be delegated. McKeevers Chemists are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Full-time/Part-time (24-40 hours per week) Dispensary Assistant to join our team in Newry! 🌟This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about delivering excellent customer care and supporting the safe and efficient running of our dispensary.As a key member of our pharmacy team, you’ll assist in the preparation and dispensing of prescriptions, and provide friendly, professional service to all our customers. 💬Whether you’re experienced or just eager to learn, we offer full training and a supportive environment to help you thrive! 🚀 Due to the shift patterns (Monday to Sunday), these positions may not be suitable for students who are in education .📝 🔑 Key Responsibilities: 💊 Assisting the pharmacist in dispensing medication accurately and safely 📦 Managing stock levels and keeping shelves organised 😊 Providing excellent customer service and OTC advice 📝 Handling prescriptions with care and confidentiality 🧹 Supporting the day-to-day running of the pharmacy 🎁 What We Offer: 💷 Competitive hourly rate 👕 Free uniform 🛍️ Staff discount on health & beauty products 📚 Full training and development opportunities ⏰ Flexible Shift Patterns 🤝 Friendly, team-focused working environment
Counter Assistant
We have an excellent opportunity for a Part Time Counter Assistant to work in our 16 Waterside branch in Coleraine. Working 12 hours per week, between the hours of 2.00pm to 6.00pm Wednesday to Friday. Applicants must be fully flexible to work according to the rota. Additional hours may be required from time to time. Working as part of a team duties can include; sales of over the counter medicines, providing customers with information on symptoms and products, prescription receipt and collection, date checking, and the ordering, receiving and storing of pharmaceutical stock. Applicants must have excellent communication skills and have the ability to work accurately with attention to detail. Essential Criteria
Dental Nurse
Dental Nurse We have an exciting opportunity for a Dental Nurse to be part of our family run group of Practices and to join our team in Dundonald on a part-time basis. The successful applicant will work 16 hours per week from 8:30am-5:30pm Tuesday and Wednesdays. Duties will include assisting the dentist, sterilising dental equipment, keeping the surgery clean and occasional reception duties. Promoting high standards of patient care at all times is vital. Essential Criteria:
Counter Assistant
We currently have an excellent opportunity for a Part Time Counter Assistant to join our Shankill Road branch in Belfast. Working 20 hours per week, 2.00pm to 6.00pm Monday to Friday. Additional hours may be required from time to time and applicants must be fully flexible to work according to the rota. Working as part of a team duties can include; sales of over the counter medicines, providing customers with information on symptoms and products, prescription receipt and collection, date checking, and the ordering, receiving and storing of pharmaceutical stock. Applicants must have excellent communication skills and have the ability to work accurately with attention to detail. Essential Criteria
Swimming Instructor
Main Purpose of Post/Job Summary Post-holder will deliver customer support services and swimming tuition at various levels to individuals of all abilities, groups and schools and will assist in the management of the “Learn to Swim” and School Swimming Programmes. The post-holder will provide relief cover for other positions within the Centre such as Lifeguard, Supervisor, Cashier / Receptionist. Duties and Responsibilities Swimming Instructor Duties & Responsibilities 1. Planning, delivery and evaluation of swimming lessons to accredited standards, for the following clients / groups: i) Primary / Secondary school children. ii) Public swimming lessons to children and adults, including lesson programmes leading to swimming awards. iii) Children and adults with physical, learning, mobility and other disabilities. iv) Public water proficiency and water skills courses, where qualified. v) Public Lifeguarding and Lifesaving Courses, including Rookie or similar youth programmes, where qualified. vi) Competitive Swimmers, where qualified. 2. Assisting Centre Management with: i) Planning the programme of lessons, to include the promotion and marketing of swimming lessons and the Centre generally. ii) Liaison with schools, pre-schools, community organisations, sports clubs, disabled and special interest groups. iii) Development and continuous improvement of the Swimming Tuition Programme iv) Public Relations, e.g. photo-calls, drafting of press releases 3. Maintain currency in Swimming Teacher and Special Needs qualifications by completing updates in accordance with requirements of the awarding body, incorporating changes in a timely way into lesson programmes. 4. Responsible for appraising centre management on all matters relating to technical aspects of Swimming Instruction and lesson programming, and for developing activities suitable for Special Needs in Aquatic environment. 5. Responsible for ensuring that all equipment used to support the swimming lesson is checked before commencement of the lesson and is in good working order. 6. Responsible for the welfare and safety of children and vulnerable adults in the Pool Hall while participating in public lessons. 7. Preparation of reports on Swimming Lesson Programme, and recommending improvements in course delivery and provision. 8. Liaison with parents, teachers, club/ group leaders and members of the public regarding lessons, providing advice and progress reports, customer satisfaction etc. 9. Supervising the activities of Assistant Teachers, pool-side helpers and others, in accordance with Swimming Teaching qualifications. 10. Administering Award Schemes, including assessing and examining pupils, issuingcertificates and/ or badges etc. controlling stock levels, re-ordering awards & stationery. 11. Responsible for implementing rules of personal pupil hygiene in the pool environment. 12. Assisting Centre Management with the arrangement, planning and co-ordination of special events, coaching courses, shows, and swimming galas etc. Pool Lifeguard Duties and Responsibilities 13. Responsible for undertaking lifeguarding duties, as determined by rota, to professionally recognised standards: (i) Keeping a close watch over the pool and the pool users, exercising the appropriate level of control (ii) Communicating effectively with pool users and colleagues (iii) Anticipating problems and preventing accidents (iv) Intervention to prevent unsafe behaviour (v) Identifying emergencies quickly and taking appropriate action (vi) Carrying out rescues from the water (vii) Giving immediate First Aid to any casualty (viii) Supervising a variety of water based activities; swimming tuition, fitness training, diving, school activities, aqua aerobics, canoeing, water polo, sub-aqua etc. (ix) Assisting with crowd control, including the evacuation of the building in an emergency. 14. Responsible for maintaining a strong personal swimming ability, and an appropriate level of physical fitness, to facilitate safe and effective water rescues. 15. Ensure safe management of spinal injuries by team deployment of spinal injury board in accordance with specialised training moderated by the Institute of Qualified Lifeguards. Leisure Attendant Duties and Responsibilities 16. Undertake a range of duties at Newry Leisure Centre, Kilkeel Leisure Centre and other recreational facilities, to include: (i) Patrolling, supervision and security of assigned facilities (ii) Emergency Response (iii) Assembling and dismantling all equipment to be deployed at the facility (iv) Cleaning and Housekeeping (v) Customer Service & Hospitality (vi) Promotional & Public Relations Activities (vii) Access Control (viii) Traffic Control 17. Responsible for applying Pool / Centre Safety Operating Procedures, Normal Operating Procedure and Emergency Action Plan to direct the behaviour and oversee the general safety of the public. 18. Responsible for undertaking the duties of First Aider, with due care to the needs of the recipient, to standards recognised by Council as compliant with relevant legislation and / or Approved Codes of Practice. 19. Perform emergency Basic, Advanced and Extended Life Support duties, and provide appropriate aftercare, by the application of Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation techniques in accordance with European Resuscitation Council, and / or by the competent use of Oxygen Insufflation Devices and Automated External Defibrillators. 20. Perform housekeeping, cleaning and customer service duties as required to standards prescribed in the facility’s I.S.O. 9000 Procedure Manuals and other Quality System Documents. 21. Enforce rules and regulations appropriately for the safety and enjoyment of all patrons. 22. Monitor and assess the conduct of patrons throughout the facility with special regard to the need to protect children and vulnerable adults from danger or inappropriate behaviour, applying Child Protection and Vulnerable Adults Policy and Procedures, as required. 23. Provide support and advice to customers and members of the public, dealing withservice requests and / or complaints appropriately and sensitively. 24. Assist in the administration of the facilities by preparing a variety of written records including Incident Reports, Accident Reports, Witness Statements, Accident Book Entries, Casualty Observation Charts, Quality System and General Housekeeping Records, as required. 25. Provide relief cover for Receptionist / Cashier at meal and tea-breaks, including basic operation of computerised till and booking system, cash-handling, income management and use of telephone switchboard / public address systems etc. 26. Assist in the control of facilities by denying entry to unauthorised persons and by the appropriate application of access control procedures, e.g. inspecting, controlling and collecting user tickets, tokens and session wristbands etc. 27. Participate in the full interchange of duties, hours of work, etc, to cover for staff shortages at all leisure facilities, brought about by sick leave, holiday leave, staff vacancies or any other reason. 28. Participate fully in an annual training needs assessment and thereafter attend regular weekly and other training sessions to ensure Council’s statutory obligations with regard to competency of staff are adhered to at all times. This will include the acquisition and maintenance of qualifications such as National Pool Lifeguard Qualification, Statutory First Aid at Work Certificate, A.E.D. Competency and others, as deemed appropriate. 29. Responsible for safekeeping of assigned equipment, uniforms, lifeguarding aids etc. General 1. C Carry out duties in compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Order 1978 (as amended); Acts of Parliament; Statutory Instruments and Regulations and other legal requirements; and all Council Policies and Procedures including Dignity at Work, Health and Safety, Attendance and all relevant Codes of Conduct. 2. Undertake the duties in such a way as to enhance and promote the positive reputation of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council. 3. Lead by example by behaving at all times in accordance with the Council’s values and promote same within the organisation and externally. 4. Undertake all aspects of work respecting confidentiality and ensure that personal and/or sensitive information under the control or access of the postholder is used, stored and maintained in accordance with relevant data protection legislation. 5. Contribute to Corporate, Departmental and Regional working groups as required. 6. When required, assist in the execution of the Council’s Emergency and Business Continuity Plans. 7. Promote diversity across the organisation and in the Department by adhering to the Council’s Equal Opportunity policies and procedures and avoiding all forms of discrimination both as an employer and a service provider. The list of duties / responsibilities must not be considered comprehensive nor exhaustive. They are simply a summary of the main duties / responsibilities that the post holder will be required to undertake. No Job Description can cover every issue that may arise within the post at various times and the post holder is expected to carry out other duties from time to time which are broadly consistent with those in this Job Description Salary Scale 4, SCP 9-13, currently £26,409 - £28,163 per annum based on a 36 hour week (pro rata to hours worked).
