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Purpose of the Post Job Summary The Payroll & Pensions Officer is a senior position within the Finance Department, with responsibility to manage the payroll process for approximately 400 multidisciplinary staff and manage and administer monthly pension payments. The role has responsibility for overseeing a dedicated team of payroll and pension administrators. The candidate will require previous experience of payroll and pensions and extensive knowledge of statutory regulations and HSE terms and conditions. The role will contribute to the implementation of service improvements and change. Integral elements of the role include excellent people management, communication and project management skills. The successful candidate will be highly motivated, organised and possess the ability to work to tight deadlines. Collaboration with various departments including HR and Finance is vital to the success of the position along with the ability to build strong and trusting relationships with stakeholders. A strong customer service ethos is required along with the ability to problem solve. Principle Duties and Responsibilities The role includes managerial and administrative functions. The following are the key duties and responsibilities for this role (indicative not exhaustive): • Management and administration oversight of fortnightly and monthly pay cycles • Management of pension process (VHSS & SPSPS) • Annual benefit statements • The ability to evaluate complex information from a variety of sources and make effective decisions. • Manage the integration of HR time and attendance system with payroll system • Responsible for Implementation and/or review of payroll and pension procedures • Ensure accurate calculation of payroll and all relevant taxes and deductions • Ensuing all deadlines are met • Preparation of monthly reports for finance management team • Responsible for month and year end reporting where relevant and as requested by Finance Management team • Partake in annual external audit and internal audits where relevant as requested by Finance Management team • Ensure optimum and effective use of staff within your department to avoid backlogs. where possible, with adequate planning and monitoring of resources. • Ensure adequate cover is in place during periods of leave/absences for maintaining service provision • Conduct regular training requirement analysis for payroll and pensions team and organise when needed • Organise mandatory training requirements for all staff within the payroll and pensions department in compliance with Hospital policies and provide reports on request. • Management of queries from Payroll & Pensions team, Finance Management, hospital staff and HR department • Collaborate and work closely with HR department to ensure information flow • Attend meetings representing the payroll and pensions department • Review and implement HSE Circulars and other national agreements • Conduct look back exercises as required and in consultation with the department head/ HR department • Key contact with payroll system provider • Reporting Relationships: Communicating when required with external bodies and government agencies • Demonstrate pro-active commitment to all communications with internal and external stakeholders • Prioritising competing workload demands from internal and external stakeholders to meet pre-determined targets and timeframes. • Demonstrate leadership and sound judgment in managing allocated assignments. • Awareness of Data Integrity, Process Standardisation, System of Internal Financial Controls, Financial Regulations and Corporate Governance at local and national level • Promote and participate in the implementation of change • Embrace change and adapt local work practices accordingly by finding practical ways to make policies work. • Participate in project assignments as may arise from time to time. • Utilise technology to enable automation of existing processes to ensure work is completed efficiently and highest standards possible. • Any other appropriate duties as may be determined by the senior management. • To support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service. Staff Supervision: • Ensure that optimum and effective use of staff through appropriate allocation is exercised. • Manage the performance of staff, dealing with underperformance in a timely and constructive manner • Conduct regular staff meetings to keep staff informed and to hear staff views. • Pursue and promote continuous professional development in order to develop management expertise and professional knowledge. This extends to completion of Performance Achievement meetings ensure these are done in a timely manner for all staff under the remit of Payroll & Pensions Officer. • Promote and maintain a safe working environment for all staff and ensure that all Risk Management & Health & Safety strategies, policies and procedures are implemented. • Adhere to and implement Human Resources policies and procedures & Occupational Health Policies & procedures. • Promote an attendance culture and actively engage in measures to improve attendance. • Foster a good working relationship with Hospital Staff and outside agencies. Training and Development: • Conduct regular training needs analysis for payroll and pensions staff. Ensure the provision of comprehensive training to payroll and pensions staff. Ensure effective induction processes are in place for new staff. • Organise mandatory training requirements for all staff within the department in compliance with Hospital policies. • Attend appropriate in-service training and education programmes and facilitate staff to attend same. • Conduct regular training sessions in line with HSE Circulars, Memos, and employment legislation changes. Confidentiality. In the course of your employment you may have access to, or hear information concerning, the medical or personal affairs of patients and/or staff, or other health service business. Such records and information are strictly confidential and, unless acting on the instructions of an authorised officer, on no account must information concerning staff, patients or other health service business be divulged or discussed except in the performance of normal duty. In addition, records must never be left in such a manner that unauthorised persons can obtain access to them and must be left in safe custody when no longer required. You are required to comply with the legislation in respect of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The above Job Description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post, which may be assigned to him/her from time to time. Flexibility must be exercised in dealing with new situations and emergencies. It would be expected in the normal course of events at Hospital level that the role will evolve as professional and service demands change. Management structures, budgetary processes and training/education initiatives are the subject of on-going development to facilitate the exercise of the devolved functions set out above. This job description indicates the main responsibilities and duties of the post and is subject to review and amendment to reflect the changing needs of the hospital service. The extent and speed of change in the delivery of health care is such that adaptability is essential. The incumbent will be required to establish, maintain, enhance and develop their professional knowledge, skills and aptitudes in order to respond to a developing service situation. Eligibility Criteria Qualifications and/or experience 1. Education, Experience Requirements etc: a. Each candidate must, at the latest date for receipt of completed applications for the post possess: (i) Have satisfactory experience as a Clerical Officer in the HSE, TUSLA, other statutory health agencies, or a body which provides services on behalf of the HSE under Section 38 of the Health Act 2004. Or (ii) Have obtained a pass (Grade D) in at least five subjects from the approved list of subjects in the Department of Education Leaving Certificate Examination, including Mathematics and English or Irish (1). Candidates should have obtained at least Grade C on higher level papers in three subjects in that examination. Or (iii) Have completed a relevant examination at a comparable standard in anyequivalent examination in another jurisdiction Or (iv) Hold a comparable and relevant third level qualification of at least level 6 on the National Qualifications Framework maintained by Qualifications and Quality Ireland, (QQI). And b. Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability, including a high standard of suitability, for the proper discharge of the office. And c. Candidates must possess a background in the areas of Payroll and Pensions Management in an organisation of similar size minimum of 3/5 years’ experience. And d. Candidates must possess the IPASS qualification Desirable: • Knowledge & Experience of HR/Payroll system functionality • In depth experience of Megapay Payroll system/SAP Payroll system • Manager or Certified Payroll Professional with payroll experience, in a health service preferred. • Qualification in Pensions Management. • Membership of or working towards certified payroll body • Proficient in Microsoft Office packages, with particular emphasis on Excel. • Experience in people management Note (1) Candidates must achieve a pass in Ordinary or Higher-level papers. A pass in a foundation level paper is not acceptable. Candidates must have achieved these grades on the Leaving Certificate Established programme or the Leaving Certificate Vocational programme. 2. Age The Public Service Superannuation (Age of Retirement) Act, 2018 set 70 years as the compulsory retirement age for public servants. 3. Garda Vetting Applicants who do not comply with the Hospitals requirements in this regard will be excluded from the competition. 4. Health Candidates for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. 5. Character Candidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character. • Experienced and proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite of applications including advanced competency in Excel Post Specific Requirements • Have a strong working knowledge of the Payroll Systems • Have a proven track record in delivering to strict deadline • Demonstrate experience of working collaboratively and in a professional manner with multiple internal and external stakeholders • Demonstrate experience of managing and delivering multiple concurrent pieces of work • Demonstrate a proven ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines Essential Skills, competencies and/or knowledge Candidates will demonstrate through their application form and at the interview that they have: Professional Knowledge & Experience • Proven track record in the compilation of reports • Highly proficient in the Microsoft Office suite, including MS Word and Excel • Experience of working with payroll systems • Demonstrate the ability to work in line with relevant policies and procedures • Demonstrate commitment to developing own professional knowledge and expertise • Experience in managing a payroll function and knowledge of HSE terms and conditions • Experience in preparation of retiring staff members files and calculation of pension entitlements for submission to the National Pensions Management Team for review (VHSS) • Experience in management of SPSPS pension process Managing and Delivering Results • Demonstrate excellent attention to detail • Strong results focus and the ability to achieve objectives through collaborative working • Demonstrate excellent organisational and time management skills to meet objectives within agreed timeframes and achieve quality results • Demonstrate the ability to improve efficiency within the working environment ability and the ability to evolve and adapt to a rapid changing environment. • Demonstrate the ability to work to tight deadlines and operate effectively with multiple competing priorities • The ability to take responsibility and be accountable for the delivery of agreed objectives • A logical and pragmatic approach to workload, delivering the best possible results with the resources available • Ability to effectively delegate tasks to the team to ensure projects are completed • Self-motivation and an innovative approach Evaluating Information, Problem Solving & Decision Making • Display excellent analytical skills to enable analysis and interpretation of data • The ability to gather and analyse information from relevant sources, weighing up a range of critical factors to develop solutions and make decisions as appropriate • Demonstrate the ability to grasp and understand complex issues and the impact on service delivery • Capacity to anticipate issues and implement solutions • Recognises when it is appropriate to refer decisions to a higher level of management • Demonstrate initiative in the resolution of complex issues / problem solving and proactively develop new proposals and recommend solutions • Ability to make sound decisions with a well-reasoned rationale and to stand by these as appropriate Communication & Interpersonal Skills • Demonstrate the ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team, promoting a positive team spirit. • Demonstrate the ability to interact in a professional manner with other finance staff, HR department and other key stakeholders from clinical and non-clinical backgrounds • Work as part of the team to establish a shared sense of purpose and unity • Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability • Demonstrate commitment to regular two-way communication across functions and levels, ensuring that messages are clearly understood • Demonstrate strong written, oral and presentation skills Building & Maintaining Relationships (including Team Skills and Leadership) • Demonstrate the ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team, promoting a positive team spirit. • Demonstrate leadership potential, the ability to manage the performance of others and support staff development. • Works as part of the team to establish a shared sense of purpose and unity Commitment to Quality Service • Practices and promotes a strong focus on delivering high quality customer service for internal and external customers and an awareness and appreciation of the service user • Proactively identifies areas for improvement and develops practical solutions for their implementation • Embraces and promotes the change agenda, supporting others through change and effectively seeing it through • Demonstrate flexibility and initiative during challenging times and an ability to persevere despite setbacks. The successful applicant will be required to work flexibly in response to changing local/organisational/network requirements. Tenure The appointment is permanent whole-time and pensionable A panel may be created from which permanent full-time duration may be filled. Appointment as an employee of the Health Service Executive is governed by the Health Act 2004 and the Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointment) Act 2004. Remuneration The salary scale for this post is in accordance with Department of Health approved salary scales 01/03/2025 grade code 0574: €56,757; €58,110; €59,761; €62,862; €64,716; €67,025- LSI1; €69,341; LSI2 Working Week The standard working week applying to the post is: 35 hours delivered on a Monday to Friday basis. Flexibility in consideration of service needs is required. HSE Circular 003-2009 “Matching Working Patterns to Service Needs (Extended Working Day / Week Arrangements); Framework for Implementation of Clause 30.4 of Towards 2016” applies. Under the terms of this circular, all new entrants and staff appointed to promotional posts from Dec 16th 2008 will be required to work agreed roster / on call arrangements as advised by their line manager. Contracted hours of work are liable to change between the hours of 8am-9pm over seven days to meet the requirements for extended day services in accordance with the terms of the Framework Agreement (Implementation of Clause 30.4 of Towards 2016).
Assistant Staff Officer
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Strategic Information Officer
Overall role and context: CORDA, the University’s data and institutional research unit, assists the VP Strategy with reporting on the = University’s performance against its strategic targets both to internal groups (specifically the Executive Board and the Governing Body) and to external agencies, including the HEA. It provides key management data for the University management team as a support to decision-making. It assists other units within the University, especially Faculties, to measure their performance, identify their priorities, and plan ahead. It gives confidence to the stakeholders, internal and external, as to the basis for and trajectory of institutional strategy. A Strategic Information Officer is required to work closely with the VP Strategy as part of CORDA, with specific short-term responsibility for data from the Carlow and Wexford campuses. The successful candidate will assist with • collating, validating, analysing and reporting on key institutional data. • developing performance reports against university targets and with the analysis of those performance reports. • developing and refining reporting tools to aid the President, Executive and Governing Body in directing the Institute into the future. • working with Executive members and other University leaders on building a data-rich environment to support decision-making. The role is a senior role and requires motivated individuals with the requisite communication, technical, analytical, and professional skills to contribute to the Institute’s future strategic development. Academic Qualifications • Leaving Certificate- having obtained at least Grade D3 in five subjects in the Leaving Certificate Examination (Higher, Ordinary or vocational programmes) or equivalent. or have passed an examination at the appropriate level within the QQI qualifications framework which can be assessed as being of a comparable to Leaving Certificate standard or equivalent or higher. or have appropriate relevant experience which encompasses equivalent skills and expertise. Experience • At least 5 years relevant administration experience Specific knowledge and skills • Knowledge and experience of institutional data, including institutional SRS, RGAM return, ECF return • Strong familiarity with institutional systems. • Strong familiarity with institutional Strategic Plan and with approach to planning. • An ability to integrate data from multiple data sets into user-friendly original reports. I.T. Skills • Proficiency in Microsoft Suite to include Word, Excel and PowerPoint. • Familiarity with Power BI or equivalent reporting tool. Specific Personal Qualities • Well-developed communication skills, including skills in report writing. • Strong work ethic. • Ability to work independently. • Ability to predict and react in advance to future strategic scenarios. • Demonstrable ability to manage medium to large-scale projects and report on them. • People-management skills Hours of Work: The appointee will be required to work 35 hours per week together with such additional hours as required for the proper discharge of their duties. Salary: Grade VII Salary Scale – €59,417 - €77,243 (New Entrant 1st March 2025) Annual Leave: 29 days annual leave. Annual Leave will be in accordance with arrangements authorised by the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science from time to time.
CHW Senior Medical Officer
Senior Medical Officer, Oifigeach Leighis, Sinsearach Primary Care, HSE West and North West Community Services Job Specification & Terms and Conditions Job Title, Grade Code Senior Medical Officer, Oifigeach Leighis, Sinsearach Primary Care, HSE West and North West Community Services (Grade Code: 183T) Remuneration The Salary scale as at 01/03/2025: €94,896-€97,587-€100,313-€103,009-€105,709-€108,454 -€110,981-€113,511 LSI Salary Scales are updated periodically and the most up to date versions can be found here: https://healthservice.hse.ie/staff/benefits-services/pay/pay-scales.html Campaign Reference CHW39SMO25 Closing Date Monday 09th of June 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 The following vacancies are available in HSE West and North West Community Services: · Two permanent part-time vacancies are available for Senior Medical Officer in Galway Community Medical Department Primary Care. A supplementary panel may be created for Senior Medical Officer in HSE Community 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, HSE West and North West (Galway/Mayo/Roscommon) may be filled. Informal Enquiries Dr. Gillian Chambers, Interim Principal Medical Officer, Community Healthcare West Tel.: 094 9042023 Email : Gillian.Chambers@hse.ie Details of Service The successful candidate will work within the Community Healthcare Organisations, working as part of multi-disciplinary teams delivering a coordinated approach to client care. Senior Medical Officers work closely with departments of Public Health Nursing, GPs, Paediatricians, Speech and Language Therapists, OTs, audiology services, ophthalmology services, disability services, PCRS and the National Immunisation Office. Community Medical Doctors provide school based immunisation programmes in Primary and Secondary schools. Immunisation is one of the most cost-effective ways of reducing childhood morbidity and mortality. Community Medical Doctors are involved in child health screening and surveillance for the preschool and primary school child . Community medical services provide child health clinics and provide medical assessments for early intervention and disability services. They carry out the medical assessment of grants and allowances administered by the HSE, and Revenue Commissioners and determine clients’ medical eligibility for said grants and allowances. They provide an Allowances Appeals process for those deemed non-eligible. Community Medical Officers provide targeted community medical services for socially excluded groups such as those applying for International Protection e.g. Programme refugee/asylum seekers. Reporting Relationship The Senior Medical Officer will report to the Principal Medical Officer. Purpose of the Post The overall objective of this post is to assist the Principal Medical Officer in carrying out the community medical services function within a designated integrated services area. The Senior Medical Officer (SMO) working in the Department of Community Health will carry out the range of duties allocated by the Principal Medical Officer within a designated Care Group at Community Care level. In working with the Department of Community Medicine the SMO will work closely with other SMOs, Managers of Care Groups, and Heads of Discipline. The Department of Community Medicine will provide a range of medical services in the areas of Child and Adolescent Health, Immunisations, Services for Older Persons and those with Physical, Sensory and Learning Disability A Senior Medical Officer will be assigned to provide services within a defined care group or groups. Principal Duties and Responsibilities The Senior Medical Officer will support the Principal Medical Officer in carrying out specific functions designated by the Principal Medical Officer as appropriate to the office which include the following: : Professional/Clinical · Undertake clinical duties appropriate to the post · Develop a detailed knowledge and participate in the assessment of the community medical service needs of a particular care group as outlined above · Contribute to the service planning process for a specific care group · Supervise the work of Medical officers at the request of the Principal Medical Officer · Participate with management, other members of the community care team and other health professional in implementing targets and plans for the care groups and to help review progress and performance by the team · Assist the Principal Medical Officer and others in evaluating the community medical service of a care group · Assist the Principal Medical Officer in preparation of the annual report for the care group · Co-operate and liaise with persons (including personnel in institutions) and organisations providing health or social services in the area · Carry out such statutory functions that may be assigned to the SMO · Provide cover for the Principal Medical Officer in his/her absence · Perform other duties/ functions appropriate to the post at the request of the Principal Medical Officer · Perform other duties/functions as may be determined from time to time by the Director General or his/ her delegate. 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 experience working in paediatrics Other requirements specific to the post Access to appropriate transport to fulfil the requirements of the role. 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 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 being called forward 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. The HSE is an equal opportunities employer. 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, Primary Care, HSE West and North West Community Services Terms and Conditions of Employment Tenure The current vacancies available are permanent and part-time. The posts are pensionable. A supplementary 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. Remuneration The Salary scale as at 01/03/2025: €94,896-€97,587-€100,313-€103,009-€105,709-€108,454 -€110,981-€113,511 LSI Salary Scales are updated periodically and the most up to date versions can be found here: https://healthservice.hse.ie/staff/benefits-services/pay/pay-scales.html 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. You should check if you are a Designated Officer and / or a Mandated Person and be familiar with the related roles and legal responsibilities. For further information, guidance and resources please visit: HSE Children First Webpage . 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
Information Security, Risk & Compliance Officer
Information Security, Risk & Compliance Officer Glanbia plc The Opportunity The Information Security, Risk & Compliance Officer is responsible for defining and executing the organisation’s security strategy, ensuring robust protection against cyber threats while maintaining regulatory and legal compliance. They are a senior IT leader and the principal advisor to the Chief Digital Transformation Officer (CDTO) on information security, risk, and compliance topics. This role ensures security policies and frameworks are embedded into IT operations, while proactively mitigating emerging threats and safeguarding critical systems and data. Primary responsibilities for this role will include: Where and how you will work The opportunity will be based in our offices in Citywest, Dublin 24. About Glanbia The Glanbia Group comprises three divisions: Glanbia Performance Nutrition , Glanbia Nutritional's, and Joint Ventures . Collectively and with our partners we offer an incredible breadth of expertise in nutrition. We employ a team of 6,000 people, work with global food and beverage companies, and sell our award-winning and market-leading products in 130 countries worldwide.
