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General Operative Oibrí Ginearálta (Grade Code: 5487) Location of Post: Acute Services, HSE Mid West. There is one permanent, whole time vacancy within the Maintenance Department, Acute Services HSE Mid West. The initial assignment location is University Hospital Limerick. The service assignment of these posts will be indicated at expression of interest stage. A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for HSE Mid West, Acute Services from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. Informal Enquiries: Name: Daniel Kirby, Maintenance Manager (Building) – HSE Mid West, Acute Services Phone: 061 – 727057 / 087 1198848 Email: daniel.kirby@hse.ie
Staff Nurse Radiology
Staff Nurse – Radiology Altra Foirne – Rogha-eolaíocht Location of the Post HSE Mid West – University Hospital Limerick FFS An Íarthar Láir – Ospideál Ollscoile Luimnigh The current vacancies available are permanent / whole-time and SPC / part time in the Radiology Department, University Hospital Limerick A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Staff Nurse – Radiology from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. Informal Enquiries Contact Ms. Anne Marie Gilmartin, Clinical Nurse Manager 3 Cancer Services, University Hospital Limerick Email: Annemarie.Gilmartin@hse.ie Tel: 087-1800385 Contact UHLRecruitment@hse.ie for enquiries relating to the recruitment process.
DML Medical Officer, Senior
Informal Enquiries Dr Mary Ward mary.wardbarrett@hse.ie 057-9359891 Location of Post Senior Medical Officer vacancies will arise in Department of Public Health Dublin and Midlands –The successful candidate may be based in Area Office, Arden Road, Tullamore, Co Offaly, Dr Steeven’s Hospital, Dublin 8, or Stewarts Hospital, Palmerstown, Dublin 20 Please note these are not hospital based posts. A panel will be created as a result of this campaign for Public Health Dublin and Midlands, from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. Purpose of the Post The Senior Medical Officer will assist the Consultant in Public Health Medicine and the health protection team in the prevention, investigation, surveillance and control of infectious disease, as per the Infectious Disease Regulations 1981 as amended, and undertake other duties as designated by the Director of Public Health or as appropriate to the office.
DML Social Work Team Leader
Informal Enquiries Please submit informal enquiries to: Laura Pauley – Principal Social Worker Email: laura.pauley@hse.ie Phone: 045 920410 Location of Post There is currently one permanent whole-time vacancy available in the Safeguarding and Protection Team for the Dublin South Kildare West Wicklow area of Dublin Midlands health region. The post holder will be assigned to Armagh Road Primary Care Centre Dublin however an alternative Kildare location within Hawthorn House, Naas is subject to negotiation. Post holders will be required to travel throughout the Dublin South Kildare West Wicklow region to fulfil their duties. Post holders will be eligible to apply for blended working under the HSE Blended Working Policy. A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Dublin and Midlands from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. Details of Service Adult Safeguarding and Protection Team Dublin South Kildare West Wicklow. Please see attached job description. The Adult Safeguarding and Protection team provides a safeguarding service to individuals and organisations in accordance with the “Safeguarding Vulnerable Persons at Risk of Abuse National Policy and Procedures” 2014. This includes: · Providing oversight of safeguarding concerns of abuse within organisations funded by the HSE Social Care Division for older people and persons with disabilities. This includes the online assessment of Preliminary Screening Forms and Formal Safeguarding Plans via the Online System for Adult Safeguarding (OSAS). · Participate in the delivery of a Monday-Friday safeguarding duty service via telephone and email providing safeguarding support, advice and guidance to members of the public and professionals. · Providing a direct social work service and managing complex safeguarding cases in the community. · Contributing to the delivery of safeguarding awareness training and participating in information and awareness raising events. Purpose of the Post The post holder will be required to work both as a member of a team and at times alone, in an oversight capacity with service setting providers; and alongside community network staff, mental health and acute colleagues in an advice and consultation role. They will also hold a caseload of complex community safeguarding cases short-term, within a defined geographic / network area. The post holder will deliver the HSE’s Social Care Division’s commitment to promoting the protection, welfare and safeguarding of vulnerable persons from abuse under the current policy. The post holder, under the management and leadership of the Principal Social Worker, will be required to work with HSE colleagues and Section 38 and Section 39 agencies to ensure that the national policy for Safeguarding Vulnerable Persons at Risk of Abuse is implemented and adhered to in a consistent manner within the region.
Sales Assistant
Maxi Zoo is part of the Fressnapf Group, the European market leader in pet product with 2,600 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 Sales Assistant for our Waterford store. Why join us?
Deli Assistant
Main purpose of the role: Responsible for the preparation of high quality hot and cold deli products and for ensuring customer satisfaction is the number one priority. The ideal candidate will have/be:
Deli Chef / Cook
Main purpose of the role: Ensure the food production area operates efficiently and effectively at all times and provide our customers with excellent products. The ideal candidate will have/be: 2 years` experience in a role with an indepth experiencein fresh food and food preparation Experience in successfully achieving sales targets and KPIs Fully trained in HACCP and food safety, and has experience in meeting the HACCP and food safety requirements Stocktaking experience Have a true passion for the food industry and be creative and innovative with the fresh offering Customer focused and can build a quality and loyal customer base Main duties: Actively liveCentra brand-values i.e. Proud, Energetic, Imaginative and Community-Based Cook, prepare and display the food throughout the day Finish all orders to the highest standard Support the smooth running of food production operations Carry out stock takes and support the working out of the cost price for product and portion control Assist in the induction, training and development of staff in the food production area Attend any training or development programmes as directed by store management.
Cook
Nursery Cook- Little Gems Dundonald Our award-winning nursery, is seeking an experienced Cook to join their team. This is a Part-time position, you will play a crucial role in the children’s daily activities as well as their health and nutrition. The hours per day are 8:00 am to 4:00 pm and this is a permenant role. Please note- this is a role working independently in a kitchen and will involve cleaning duties eg, dishes, appliances, surfaces Responsibilities: - Plan, prepare and cook meals to a high quality - Keep the kitchen organised and running efficiently - Ensure proper food handling, sanitation and food storage procedures - Accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies - Monitor and manage kitchen inventory, ordering items when needed - Work within a budget to order supplies, working to minimise food wastage - Cleaning duties Essential/Desirable criteria: - Previous experience in a cook position - Certificate in Food Hygiene or similar - Able to work well independently with strong initiative - Previous experience within a childcare or educational setting - Experience managing a budget - Certificate in Food Hygiene or similar Access Ni Enhanced check As part of our vetting process we will ask you to complete and Enhanced Check through Access NI which we will fund. An AccessNI check is a criminal history disclosure service in Northern Ireland, similar to the DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks in England and Wales. It allows employers, voluntary organizations, and certain bodies to request information about an individual’s criminal record (if any) to help make safer recruitment and vetting decisions. *must be 18 or over
SLPC Clinical Nurse Manager
Closing Date July 18, 2025 12:00 PM Location of Post North West Hospice, The Mall, Co Sligo A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for North West Hospice Specialist Palliative Care Service from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled Purpose of the Post · The post holder will be responsible for facilitating the personal and professional development of the multidisciplinary team in North West Hospice to ensure they are competent and safe practitioners in a caring and compassionate way, thus providing high quality patient care across the service area. · The post holder will be responsible for developing and implementing a programme of practice development and education to support the priorities of the clinical areas. · Assist in the development and implementation of induction and orientation programmes for new staff of all disciplines in the clinical areas and evaluates the effectiveness of the programmes. · Assist in the ongoing development and training of PCOC (Palliative Care Outcomes Collaboration). Informal Enquiries To Jacinta Kelly, Director of Nursing, North West Hospice, Specialist Palliative Care Services, Sligo Tel.: 071 9143317 Email: Jacinta.kellysgh@hse.ie
Senior Physiotherapist/fisiteirpeoir Sinsearach In Medical Rehabilitation Including Stroke, WTE
Appliications Only accepted Job Title, Grade Code Senior Physiotherapist/Fisiteirpeoir Sinsearach in Medical rehabilitation including Stroke, 0.5 WTE, (Grade Code: 3158) Remuneration The salary scale for the post is: (01/08/2025) €63,912 €65,275 €66,681 €68,073 €69,467 €70,933 €72,478 €74,018 €75,254 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. Campaign Reference SCH/099/2025 Closing Date 17:00hrs Thursday 11th December 2025 Proposed Interview Date (s) Candidates will normally be given at least one weeks' notice of interview. The timescale may be reduced in exceptional circumstances. Taking up Appointment A start date will be indicated at job offer stage. Location of Post HSE Dublin and South East -, St Columcille’s Hospital, Loughlinstown, Co Dublin, D18 V9K1 FSS Bhaile Átha Cliath agus an Oirdheiscirt - Ospidéal Cholm Cille, Baile Uí Lachnáin, Co. Bhaile Átha Cliath, D18 V9K1 There is currently 0.5 permanent part time vacancy available in St Columcilles Hospital. A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Senior Physiotherapist from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration in that speciality may be filled. Informal Enquiries We welcome enquiries about the role. Please Contact Ms. Suzanne Noёl, Physiotherapy Manager, St. Columcille’s Hospital, Loughlinstown, Co. Dublin. Tel: 01 211 5142 Email: Suzanne.Noel@hse.ie Details of Service HSE Dublin and South East Region provides health and social care services in Carlow, Kilkenny, South East Dublin, South Tipperary, Waterford, Wexford and East Wicklow. Community Healthcare Services are the broad range of services in a non-acute hospital setting, delivered as close as possible to people’s homes at the right time, in the right Place, by the right team. There are 70 Primary Care Centres in the Region and specialist teams working in Mental Health, Health and Wellbeing, Social Care and Disability Services. Services are provided in various settings including the service user’s own home, day hospitals, community nursing units, hostels, specialist day care centres, training centres, respite care, and residential services. The region is served by 11 hospitals and the services delivered include inpatient scheduled care, unscheduled/emergency care, maternity services, outpatient and diagnostic services. St. Columcille’s Hospital is a 2 level hospital. It is committed to providing a quality, patient focused service in a way that meets all patient needs in an equitable, efficient and safe manner. We acknowledge the contribution of each member of staff and aim to encourage and support them in their on-going professional development. The hospital has a total of 113 inpatient beds, along with specialized units, including: Ortho rehabilitation Stroke Rehabilitation 4 beds dedicated to the Centre of Obesity Management programme, A 7-bed Day Surgical Unit, A 9-bed Medical Assessment Unit, and A 6-bed Local Injuries Unit. Services provided at SCH are: MAU/LIU Radiology General Medicine including Gastroenterology, Gerontology, Respiratory Medicine, Endocrinology and Cardiology Minor Day Surgery Out-Patient Services including Pain Management Services, Cardiac Rehabilitation, Day Hospital for the Older person, Memory Technology & Resource Suite, National Centre for Obesity Management National Gender service The Hospital also provides Nutrition and Dietetics, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech & Language Therapy, Cardiac Diagnostic and Rehabilitation Services. The Stroke Rehabilitation unit is located on St. Brigids Ward and is for the patients of St. Columcille’s Hospital (SCH) who are Admitted from our MAU or transferred from St. Vincents University Hospital Stroke Rehabilitation Team. The Stroke multidisciplinary team in SCH consists of a Clinical Specialist Nurse, Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist, Senior Medical Social Worker, and Senior Speech and Language therapist. The Stroke Team liaises closely with the Stroke Team in SVUH to select patients appropriate for the service and facilitate a lean pathway of care. The person appointed to this post will: - · Work as a 0.5 WTE Senior Physiotherapist in the SCH to provide senior level decision making ensuring Best Practice Physiotherapy for the Rehabilitation of Inpatients of St. Columcilles, mainly Stroke patients on the stroke unit · Be responsible for and coordinate the Physiotherapy Service, for the 8 bedded Stroke Unit, on St. Brigid’s Ward. · Work closely with the Stroke multidisciplinary team especially the Stroke Therapy Assistant, and the Physiotherapy Inpatient team to ensure an evidence based effective Physiotherapy Service to the Patients with Stoke in SCH · Be responsible for the physiotherapy supervision of the Stroke Therapy Assistant. · Provide physiotherapy assessment, treatment, discharge planning and onward appropriate referrals for patients who attend · Provide evidence-based assessment, treatment and management and rehabilitation of patients with non-stroke diagnoses including Parkinsons and Vestibular problems, · Cover for other rehabilitation and older person seniors if the urgent need arises · Supervision of a staff grade working on the wards · Assist the other Senior Physiotherapists in the running the inpatient service and Older persons services Reporting Relationship The post holder will report to the Physiotherapy Manager at St. Columcille’s Hospital. The professional reporting relationship for clinical governance will be through the professional line management structure in the SCH Peer supervision from the other Senior Physiotherapists in older persons services and inpatients, and Supervision/PDP/Clinical Governance from Line Manager – Physiotherapy Manager Purpose of the Post · To be responsible for the provision of a high quality, evidence-based Physiotherapy service in the Stroke Rehabilitation unit in accordance with standards of professional practice · To work in conjunction with other team members in setting up, co-ordinating and developing the service to meet the needs of the population it serves in line with the objectives of the organisation · To ensure the co-ordination, development and delivery of a quality, client centred physiotherapy service to the Inpatients of SCH especially in the Stroke unit · To carry out clinical and educational duties as required ie to carry out clinical supervision of the staff grade physiotherapists who rotate onto the wards and education of colleagues in all physiotherapy aspects of Physiotherapy Rehabilitation including Stroke · To be responsible for the supervision of UCD and TCD Students while on placement here on the wards in SCH as we are a tutor site for TCD and UCD students · To analyse and submit accurate metric stats for the inpatient department and the Stroke unit · Participate in relevant research activity and engage with relevant professional bodies · Please refer to the Details of Service section above · Join the weekend Physiotherapy Service on a rota basis Principal Duties and Responsibilities Professional / Clinical The Senior Physiotherapist will: · Communicate and work in co-operation with the SCH staff in providing an integrated quality physiotherapy service, taking the lead role as required · Be a lead clinician in assigned, allocated clinical areas of responsibility and carry a clinical caseload appropriate to the post · Take a lead role in service set up and development as relevant to the role · Be responsible for client assessment, development and implementation of individualised treatment plans that are client centred and in line with best practice · Be responsible for goal setting in partnership with client, family and other team members as appropriate · S/He may be required to work as a key worker for particular cases · Be responsible for standards of professional and clinical practice of self and staff appointed to clinical / designated area(s) in line with the Scope of Practice of Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists and national, regional and local Health Service Executive (HSE) guidelines, policies, protocols and legislation · Be a clinical physiotherapy resource in Medical Rehabilitation including stroke for SCH staff · Plan and manage resources efficiently in assigned areas of responsibility · Communicate effectively with and provide instruction, guidance and support to, staff clients, family, carers etc. · Document client records in accordance with professional standards and SCH policies · Apply health promotion as an ethos across the clinical area to promote health and wellbeing · Participate and be a lead clinician as appropriate in review meetings, case conferences etc. · Develop and promote professional standards of practice · Work within own scope of professional competence in line with principles of best practice, professional conduct and clinical governance · Seek advice of relevant personnel when appropriate / as required · Operate within the scope of practice of the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists Education & Training The Senior Physiotherapist will: · Participate in mandatory training as per SCH/HSE guidelines · Take responsibility for, and keep up to date with Physiotherapy practice by participating in continuing professional development such as reflective practice, in service, self-directed learning, research, clinical audit etc. · Take part in teaching / training of SCH staff as necessary · Engage in personal development planning and performance review for self and others as required · The person can avail of support from the 2 clinical Specialists Quality Safety & Risk The Senior Physiotherapist will: · Be responsible for assisting the clinical specialists in the set-up, co-ordination and delivery of a quality service in line with best practice and professional standards · Help develop and monitor implementation of agreed policies, procedures and safe professional practice by adhering to relevant legislation, regulations and standards · Ensure the safety of self and others, and the maintenance of safe environments and equipment used in Physiotherapy in accordance with legislation · Assess and manage risk in their assigned area(s) of responsibility · Take the appropriate timely action to manage any incidents or near misses within their assigned area(s) · Report any deficiency/danger in any aspect of the service to the team or line Manager as appropriate · Be responsible for the safe and competent use of all equipment, aids and appliances both by clients and staff under their supervision · Develop and promote quality standards of work and co-operate with quality assurance programmes · Oversee, monitor and uphold the standards of professional practice within the weight management service Physiotherapy team Administrative The Senior Physiotherapist will: · Contribute to the service planning process · Assist SCH and relevant others in service development encompassing policy development and implementation · Review and evaluate the Physiotherapy service regularly, identifying changing needs and opportunities to improve services · Collect and evaluate data about the service area as identified in service plans and demonstrate the achievement of the objectives of the service · Oversee the upkeep of accurate records in line with best practice · Collate and maintain accurate statistics and render reports as required · Represent the team at meetings and conferences as appropriate · Inform the line manager of staff issues (needs, interests, views) as appropriate · Promote a culture that values diversity and respect in the workplace · Participate in the control and ordering of Physiotherapy stock and equipment in conjunction with the Physiotherapy/SCH staff · Assist with the accountability for the budget, where relevant · Keep up to date with organisational developments within all relevant related services · Engage in IT developments as they apply to clients and service administration · Perform such other duties appropriate to the role 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 him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. Eligibility Criteria Qualifications and/ or experience Candidates for appointment must:- (i) Hold a Physiotherapy qualification recognised by the Physiotherapists Registration Board at CORU. Please see list of acceptable Physiotherapy qualifications:- https://coru.ie/files-registration/hse-list-of-physitherapist-qualificatoins.pdf AND (ii) Be registered on the Physiotherapist Register maintained by the Physiotherapists Registration Board at CORU AND (iii) Candidates must have three years fulltime (or an aggregate of three years fulltime) post qualification clinical experience AND (iv) Have the requisite knowledge and ability in the area of older persons physiotherapy stroke rehabilitation (including a high standard of suitability and professional ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office 2. Annual Registration On appointment, practitioners must maintain annual registration on Physiotherapists Register maintained by the Physiotherapists Register maintained by the Physiotherapists Registration Board at CORU 3. Practitioners must confirm annual registration with CORU to the HSE by way of the annual Patient Safety Assurance Certificate (PSAC) 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 Age Age restrictions shall only apply to a candidate where he/she is not classified as a new entrant (within the meaning of the Public Service Superannuation Act, 2004). A candidate who is not classified as a new entrant must be under 65 years of age. Post Specific Requirements The candidate must have evidence of training/experience in the following:- · Have evidence of sufficient recent clinical experience in Stroke, and Medical Rehabilitation · Demonstrate evidence of both formal and informal CPD in Stroke and inpatient Rehabilitation · Have sufficient respiratory skills to partake in the weekend Physiotherapy Service on a rota basis Skills, competencies and/or knowledge · Demonstrate a high level of clinical knowledge and evidence-based practice to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the role · Demonstrate an ability to apply knowledge to best practice · Demonstrate the ability to effectively evaluate information and make appropriate decisions · Demonstrate the ability to plan and deliver care in an effective and resourceful manner within a model of person-centred care · Demonstrate an ability to manage and develop self and others in a busy working environment · Demonstrate a commitment to assuring high standards and strive for a user centred service in line with best practice and professional standards · Display effective communication and strong interpersonal skills including the ability to build and maintain relationships and be an effective and leading multi-disciplinary team member · Demonstrate the ability to lead and manage a team effectively · Display awareness and appreciation of the service users and the ability to empathise with and treat others with dignity and respect · Demonstrate initiative, flexibility and openness to change · Demonstrate ability to utilise supervision effectively · Demonstrate a commitment to continuing professional development · Demonstrate sufficient command of the English language (verbal and written) to effectively carry out the duties and responsibilities of the role · Demonstrate a willingness to develop IT skills relevant to the role Campaign Specific Selection Process Ranking/Shortlisting / Interview A ranking and or shortlisting exercise may be carried out on the basis of 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 to be followed when making an appointment. These are set out in the CPSA Code of Practice. The Code outlines the standards to 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. Read the CPSA Code of Practice . 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 PHYSIOTHERAPIST Terms and Conditions of Employment Tenure The current vacancy available is Permanent and part time 0.5 WTE post (17.5 hours per week). The post is pensionable. A panel may be created from which permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part time duration in the speciality 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. 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. 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 1st 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 on the 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. You should check if you are a Designated Officer and / or a Mandated Person 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. [1]A template SSSS and guidelines are available on writing your site or service safety statement . 2 Structures and processes for effective incident management and review of incidents.
