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Product Builders

CareerWise RecruitmentNationwide

CareerWise Recruitment is looking to recruit a number of Product Builders for our client, with opportunities available across various shift patterns at their Oranmore and Shannon sites. Zimmer Biomet is a leading medical device company and this is an excellent opportunity. This is an 11 Month contract position initially. At the end of the 11-month contract Zimmer Biomet have an excellent record of offering our employees a permanent contract with excellent benefits including health insurance, pension bonus, and annual increase. Be part of a company that improves a person’s life every 10 seconds. WHAT WE OFFER: * Very competitive hourly rate * Full training given * Excellent Shift premium * Guaranteed hours each week * Subsidized Canteen * Recognition & Reward programme * Parking * Sports & Social Club * Career progression - proven track record WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR: * Solid work history * Leaving certificate or equivalent * Mechanically minded * High level of attention to detail * Ability to work Shift - Flexible * Manufacturing experience is a plus but not essential as training is given * Team Player * Computer literate * Fluency in both written and spoken English THE ROLE: * Operating of Equipment for the production of product. * Perform all quality checks and maintenance of records - Visual inspection of parts and paperwork * Operates as part of a team to achieve productivity Targets. * Following all company procedures Click Apply Now to submit your application today! Zimmer Biomet - Company Information Is a €4.6 billion publicly traded medical devices firm doing business in over 100 countries around the globe. Through innovation, we have become a worldwide leader in orthopedic surgical products. The Zimmer Biomet team is more than 9,000 employees strong, and we are dedicated to producing top quality products and services that make a difference in our communities. We are proud that we help people every day to live fuller and healthier lives. Additionally, our employees enjoy the many benefits of working for a growing, successful company, including exciting career opportunities and a competitive total rewards program. In 2 locations in Ireland Shannon, Co. Clare & Oranmore, Co. Galway CareerWise Recruitment (In Search of Excellence) Established in 1999, CareerWise Recruitment specializes in recruitment of management and technical professionals for the life sciences, ICT, engineering, food and agri sectors. We operate out of multiple locations in Ireland and have offices in Cork, Shannon, Galway, Mayo and Dublin. By applying for this position, you are consenting to allow CareerWise Recruitment to process and retain your data in accordance with our Privacy Policy, contained on our website for the purposes of providing career opportunities. CareerWise Recruitment accepts that you do not wish your personal data, including your CV, to be forwarded to any client company without your prior consent and gives an absolute assurance that this wish will always be respected. Please feel free to contact us if you have any queries or wish to withdraw or amend your consent

4 days agoFull-time

Age Testers – Nationwide

Customer Perceptions LtdNationwide

Age Testers – Nationwide - No Experience Necessary. Are you aged 18-20? Interested in joining our Panel of Age Testers? Our organisation works with businesses of all sizes to help them measure and improve performance with regard to ID checks and other operational and compliance standards. This is a part-time, flexible role that is ideal to fit in and around other work or studies. Jobs are allocated and paid on a per-audit basis. Our clients take the issue of sales very seriously and require help to ensure that ID-checking policies are adhered to. The research enables clients to address breaches and to provide updated training to their staff where required. Click Apply Now to submit your application today! Interested but don't have a current CV? Just upload a letter of introduction instead, listing your Name / Location and Email address and the team will get back to you!

13 days agoPart-time

Motor Mechanic / Motor Technician

Langs GarageCarrigallen, Co. Leitrim€30,000 - €45,000 per year

Motor Mechanic or Motor Technician required for busy Service and Repair Centre based in Carrigallen, Co. Leitrim. Duties will include carrying out repairs and services on all makes and models of motor vehicle. Role Requirements Click Apply Now to submit your CV & Cover Note today! Don't have a current CV? Click HERE to view the JobAlert.ie CV templates

24 days agoPart-timeFull-time

MST Executive (Nights)

TescoNationwide

About the role The key purpose of this role is ensuring stores are Stocktake ready and supplier is adhering to agreed framework from an operational and financial perspective, while ensuring ROI is aligned to Tesco UK and Group policy. You will be responsible for *Entry requirements and rules of the scheme apply

23 hours agoFull-time

Human Resource Management Opportunities

The Public Appointments ServiceNationwide€74,701 - €93,095 per year

The Role HR Managers in the Civil Service may work in one of many Government Departments/Offices across a range of HR functions including HR Operations & Recruitment, HR Business Partnering, Learning & Development, Wellbeing & EDI, Organisation Design and Development including new ways of working, HR Policy and Employment & Industrial Relations. The successful candidates will play a role in strategically leading, transforming and modernising HR practices within their organisations. As set out at Appendix 1, HR Managers (Assistant Principal Officers) are senior civil servants and will typically report to the Head of HR (Principal Officer) within a Department / Organisation, and depending on the size of the department, may be one of a number of roles at this level with responsibility for different areas within the HR function. Successful candidates will be expected to demonstrate strategic leadership qualities and well developed management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage and develop teams and people. They will also be expected to be strong relationship builders with colleagues, business area leaders and stakeholders alike across their own and other organisations, and have the ability to apply judgement and flexibility in a challenging and dynamic environment. Overview of the key duties and responsibilities of a Civil Service HR Manager These are wide-ranging roles within the Civil Service and may include responsibility for the following: • Leading the development and implementation of HR Strategy to support business objectives; • Managing, developing and building the capability of a HR team/Unit; • Promoting HR as a trusted strategic business partner and centre of expertise; • Providing expert, best-practice support and advice on all HR-related matters to employees, managers and senior leaders; • Embedding an organisational culture that supports high performance and which contributes to overall organisational effectiveness; • Demonstrating and embedding Civil Service values within the workplace; • Building strategic workforce planning capacity; • Embedding new models of working to support a modern, progressive and agile Civil Service; • Leading on the development of effective strategies in recruitment, retention, performance management and talent management; • Leading on the development of effective strategies and initiatives in equality, diversity and inclusion that support an inclusive organisational culture; • Leading on the development of organisation learning strategies and programmes; • Developing organisational capability in effective people management practices. • Driving continuous improvement and quality assurance across HR services; • Managing the employee and industrial relations environment and representing your Department/Office at third party fora as appropriate; • Ensuring compliance with legislation and statutory requirements; • Managing and advising on the implementation of workplace policies and procedures; • Promoting and developing HR analytics capability, utilising data and developing key metrics to support key business decisions by senior management; • Collaborating with HR colleagues and other organisations to develop policy and good practicein the management of human resources across a range of areas; • Establishing and managing the relationship and service level agreement with shared service providers; • Participating in cross Departmental working groups/fora as appropriate. Vacancies Candidates who are successful in this competition will be placed on a panel, in an order of merit. Vacancies which may arise for HR management roles will be filled from the panel. Candidates will be assigned to vacant HR roles on the basis of order of merit and giving consideration to skills, experience and, where possible, role preferences identified through the application process. It is envisaged that roles will be filled across the following HR functions: • HR Operations / Recruitment • HR Business Partnering • Learning & Development • Wellbeing & Equality, Diversity and Inclusion • Organisation Design and Development, including new ways of working • HR Policy • Employment & Industrial Relations Essential Candidates must have: 1. On or before 20th June 2023 a qualification at minimum Level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) in Human Resource Management or a related field; 2. A minimum of 3 years’ experience working in a HR role with a proven track record of successfully managing and delivering across a range of projects or programmes; 3. Experience in the design and delivery of HR related policies and/or strategies; 4. Experience of leading/managing change within an organization and a demonstrated commitment to driving innovation; 5. A good understanding of corporate governance, corporate strategy and risk management; 6. Up-to-date knowledge of employment law and practices, including ED&I legislation and best practice; 7. A good knowledge of challenges across the employment and industrial relations landscape; 8. A proven ability to lead, manage and develop a team including the capacity to work effectively and collaboratively within teams and foster positive working relationships both internally and externally; 9. High levels of drive, resilience and motivation and the proven ability to deliver objectives including the ability to work under pressure and the capacity to work to tight deadlines; 10. Excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to confidently liaise and negotiate with senior personnel, legal and other stakeholders; 11. Strong ICT skills with an ability to analyse employee data and key trends to gather insights and inform decision-making. Pay (PPC) The salary scale for the position (rates effective from 1 March 2023) is as follows: €74,701 €77,452 €80,241 €83,040 €85,834 €87,445 €90,265 €93,095 per year

2 days agoFull-time

Business & Commercial - Graduate Programme 2023

Bank of IrelandNationwide

The Programme Each programme stream offers a rotational experience across different areas in the Bank. Each rotation is specifically developed to enable Graduates to develop the critical skills that will accelerate your development and growth. During your three rotations, you will build strong management, interpersonal and technical skills, as well as getting exposure to business critical projects in a fast paced environment.You are empowered throughout to seek new experiences and expand your network through cross collaboration. You will have the opportunity to experience different areas of the business, or to contribute to meaningful transformation projects that support our Group strategy.Your final rotation will see accelerated responsibility in your role, applying your learning to date. You will also cap the experience off by taking part in a Graduate project challenge which is supported with funded prizes. The Opportunity As part of the programme you will gain exposure to colleagues across numerous business areas allowing you to build a substantial network across the Bank. Through our unique Digital Academy, you will also be able to explore opportunities and future career paths, as well as receiving top-class mentoring through the Bank of Ireland Mentorship Programme. Members of the Graduate Programme have strong visibility in Bank of Ireland with regular touchpoints with Leadership, including the CEO and Executive Committee.Our Graduate Programme is often a feeder into one of Bank of Ireland's talent programmes which are crafted to accelerate the growth of identified high-performing individuals. What you will get in return Each Graduate will embark on a tailored two-year Digital Development Plan to uplift digital skills and capabilities to ensure they are equipped for the Future of Work. Our hybrid working model offers colleagues greater flexibility in how and where they work, meaning that the traditional 9 - 5 office base will be less prevalent, with work from home, digital collaboration and hot desking options commonplace. Our Graduates build an outstanding community in Bank of Ireland, and while we are working in a less face to face environment, Graduates will have their own Digital Hangout, which makes it easy to interact, socialise and share ideas with other Graduates. What we are looking for We don't look for any specific technical fields of study in order for you to be successful. We are interested in speaking with a diverse range of people from various academic, societal and geographical backgrounds that will inspire and help us grow as a bank. We offer opportunities to students who have achieved, or expect to achieve, an Undergraduate or Master's Degree from all subject areas.

2 days agoFull-time

Customer & Service Manager

Bank of IrelandCounty Leitrim

What is the opportunity? Working as part of a collaborative and dynamic team you will have the opportunity to work closely with our personal and business customers. This is an excellent position that will enable you to build your career with Bank of Ireland In this role, you will

2 days agoPermanentFull-time

Senior Database Administrator

The HSENationwide€75,420 - €90,965 per year

Principal Duties & Responsibilities include: ·        Lead a small team of database administrators supporting both operations and new development. ·        Build and mentor your team, supporting skills development, career progression, coordination, and communication with senior and executive management to ensure goals are met within budget. ·        Assess technological options and design offerings supporting scalable, high-performance, and highly available environments. ·        Participate with A2I-HIDS leadership in the strategic development of technology initiatives to identify product and system enhancements to improve customer and stakeholder value. ·        Work closely with technical operations colleagues to ensure the resilience of data assets and redundancy across the solutions we manage and support. ·        Work closely with A2IHIDS development to support the maintenance of solutions and play an active role in the development of new and innovative eHealth initiatives. ·        Ensure all daily administration activities including setup, configuration and monitoring of databases to ensure backups, availability and performance are all maintained to the highest standards. ·        Tuning, trouble shooting and support for database environments deployed in Azure and other cloud environments. ·        Ensure that work is effectively assigned across your team from requests such as schema changes, security changes, script review, script execution and environment refreshes. ·        Assist application owners to troubleshoot SQL and any other database errors. ·        Play a key role in supporting our cyber stance and incident response team. ·        Monitor and report abnormalities and critical issues; provide root cause analysis and recommendations; work with infrastructure team, application team and/or other teams for problem resolutions, following the escalation paths if needed. ·        Maintain database service and security best practices and ensure full compliance with policies and procedures. ·        Attendance at any meetings / workshops / presentations as required which are related to product delivery.   Additional Experience in the following would be Advantageous ·        Extensive Relational Database Management System experience (SQL Server, Oracle) with TSQL and or PSQL. ·        Experience working in and supporting modern software development environments including exposure to CI/CD, pipelines and DevOps approaches. ·        Experience in Performance Tuning and Optimization (PTO), using native monitoring and troubleshooting tools. ·        Working experience in an agile environment (Scrum). ·        Experience working in cloud environments. Exposure to Azure including experience migrating of SQL servers to Azure SQL would be a distinct advantage. Desired Characteristics ·        Can take the initiative and lead by example. ·        Excellent communication skills and ability to work with a range of stakeholders inside and across the wider the business. ·        Can bridge the gap between user domain and technical audiences. ·        Strong Innovative/creative thinking. ·        Enthusiastic teamwork, mentor and process innovation driven. ·        SQL server and or Oracle Certifications.   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 f r om time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office.   Eligibility Criteria Candidates must have at the latest date of application: - Applicants must demonstrate all of the criteria listed below, as relevant to the role: ·        Experience working with both SQL Server and Oracle in production environments. ·        Significant experience of database security, backup and recovery including supporting the creation and testing of disaster recovery plans. ·        Experience in performance tuning, managing high availability and an ability to diagnose and troubleshoot database issues and errors. ·        Experience in developing junior staff and staff performance management. 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 ·        Minimum of 5+ years’ experience in a Database Administrator role is desirable ·        3rd level degree or equivalent in a computer science related discipline or significant industry experience as relevant to the role is desirable ·        Microsoft Technical Certifications desirable Other requirements specific to the post ·        Flexibility in relation to working hours as needed. ·        Access to appropriate travel to fulfil the requirements of the role.   Skills, competencies and/or knowledge Professional Knowledge & Experience Demonstrate: ·        Significant knowledge and experience in the delivery and management of complex ICT projects. ·        Excellent knowledge and understanding of project management. ·        Knowledge and understanding of the Knowledge & Information Plan for eHealth. ·        Knowledge and understanding of typical service management methodologies and approach. ·        Knowledge and understanding of HSE reform programme. ·        Knowledge and understanding of vendor management. ·        Experience of managing projects in multi organisational environment. ·        Evidence of strategic management skills including service planning, managing own work and that of others, delegating appropriately within the resources available. ·        Excellent ICT and technical report writing skills. ·        Knowledge and understanding of the health service and the issues in implementing ICT enabled change. Communication and Interpersonal Skills Demonstrate: ·        Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders. ·        The ability to present information clearly, concisely and confidently when speaking and in writing tailoring to meet the needs of the audience. ·        The ability to build and maintain relationships with colleagues and other stakeholders to assist in performing the role. Team and Leadership Skills Demonstrate: ·        Experience in managing and leading a team. ·        Experience of working as part of a team with a mixed programme of work, and moving with ease between concurrent projects. ·        The ability to work with multi-disciplinary team members and stakeholders to facilitate high performance, developing and achieving clear and realistic objectives. ·        The ability to lead the team by example, coaching and supporting individuals as required ·        The ability to address performance issues as they arise. ·        Flexibility and willingness to adapt, positively contributing to the implementation of change. Evaluating Information, Problem Solving & Decision Making Demonstrate: ·        Effective problem-solving capacity in complex work environments. ·        The ability to quickly grasp and understand complex issues and the impact on service delivery. ·        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. ·        The ability to make sound decisions with a well-reasoned rationale and to stand by these. ·        A capacity to develop new proposals and put forward solutions to address problems in a timely manner. Planning and Organising Skills Demonstrate: ·        The ability to implement and manage change and business processes. ·        The ability to manage deadlines and effectively handle multiple tasks within a busy environment. ·        Strong planning and organising skills including awareness of resource management and the importance of value for money. ·        The ability to use computer technology effectively for the management and delivery of results. ·        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. Commitment to providing a quality service Demonstrate: ·        Evidence of incorporating the needs of the service user into service delivery. ·        Evidence of proactively identifying areas for improvement and the development of practical solutions for their implementation. ·        Evidence of practicing and promoting a strong focus on delivering high quality customer service for internal and external customers. ·        A commitment to continuing professional development.t Remuneration The Salary scale for the post is: €75,420 €76,097 €79,073 €82,061 €85,027 €88,005 €90,965 (01.03.2023) 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.

4 days agoFull-timePermanent

Health & Safety Officer

The HSENationwide€55,024 - €71,529 per year

Purpose of the Post    The primary purpose of the post is to provide support to and manage the safe system of work on behalf of NAS Managers at an Area Operations level or other NAS function.  The post holder will facilitate compliance with the corporate Health & Safety Statement and associated processes, policies and legislation within NAS and work with managers to ensure that health and safety protocols are in place at regional and local level. The post holder will provide technical guidance and support to NAS Managers in relation to the development, implementation and ongoing review of the NAS Safety and Health Management System, ensuring continuous improvement based on systematic organisational learning.  The post holder will be responsible for effective engagement with elected Health and Safety Representatives and the promotion of a culture of staff and patient safety and employee wellbeing.   The post holder will advise and support management and duty holders in setting up, maintaining and improving systems that underpin an effective integrated health and safety governance system at NAS operational and functional level.  The post holder will provide specialist advice, guidance and instruction regarding health and safety matters to and on behalf of the relevant Senior Manager to help ensure that the NAS meets statutory obligations and achieves high standards of health and safety.  The post holder will be the key point of local contact for internal stakeholders such as the National Health and Safety Function (NHSF) and external stakeholders such as the State Claims Agency and the Health and Safety Authority.  Principal Duties and Responsibilities   Operational Management   ·        Promote a positive safety and health culture in the NAS and assist management and duty holders in securing the effective implementation of the safety and health policy.  ·        Coordinate the development of plans for areas of responsibility that contribute to achieving objectives set out in the Service Plan.  ·        Support management and duty holders in ensuring a proactive and systematic approach to managing health and safety.  ·        Issue recommendations on control measures to reduce adverse effects on the health, safety and wellbeing of staff, service users and members of the public.  ·        Assist management and duty holders in ensuring the management of health & safety in the NAS meets with the overall objectives of HSE Corporate and legislation.  ·        Provide cross cover within the health and safety function as required.  ·        Manage National Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for example:  -        Collect (from local responsible persons/managers/line managers at all levels), collate and report key performance indicator data through the line management structure, local health and safety committees etc.   -        Ensure the efficient administration of Health & Safety data collection.  -        Develop expertise in information databases.  -        Analyse and trend internal & external data including reviews / incidents / risk / quality indicators / quality improvement action plans / national quality improvements & audits in preparation for periodic KPI and other corporate reports as applicable.  Training   ·        Promote local awareness regarding the need for training and supports available both locally and nationally.   ·        Co-ordinate training at local level including booking training sessions and providing local assistance to responsible persons in the training booking process.   ·        Undertake a Training Needs Assessment (TNA) and provide operational assistance on the TNA process to responsible persons.   ·        Ensure training records are maintained within each local area.  ·        Deliver training programmes as required.  ·        Lead on local audit data from responsible persons and report on performance through the NAS line management structure, National Health and Safety Function as required.   ·        In relation to standards, policies, procedures and legislation:  -        Maintain and develop competency in national standards from regulatory and legal bodies e.g. HIQA, the Mental Health Commission and the Health & Safety Authority.  -        Provide support to the NAS line management structure in the development of operational health and safety protocols.  Corporate Governance   ·        Support all Line Managers to understand and be clear on their responsibilities under health and safety legislation  ·        Provide guidance to all NAS managers and staff and contribute to the development of corporate policy and decision making activity.  ·        Engage with trade union representatives and elected Health and Safety Representatives on matters relating to health and safety  ·        Support management and duty holders in ensuring a proactive and systematic approach to managing health and safety.  ·        Establish and maintain local Governance procedures observing any applicable Corporate Governance arrangements, to ensure that the NAS line management structure are accurately appraised on the management of health and safety.  ·        Respond to changes in legislation and national policy in relation to health and safety and develop NAS procedures and guidelines (PPG) as appropriate to ensure compliance and implementation.  ·        Establish systems to allow for appropriate organisational responses to national recommendations from relevant regulatory bodies.  ·        Act as a liaison for NAS on local Health & Safety Matters.  ·        Work with Estates to ensure an effective and co-ordinated approach to infrastructural risk at NAS area or functional level.  ·        Observe national PPPG and take strategic direction from the National Health & Safety Function (NHSF).  ·        In consultation with the NHSF where appropriate act as lead liaison with the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) on health and safety management matters relating to NAS.  ·        In consultation with the NHSF where appropriate act as liaison with the State Claims Agency on health and safety management strategies aimed at reducing the incidence of harm and providing support to claims management structures to reduce cost to the HSE.  ·        Act as liaison with insurers in relation to health and safety issues  Service Development    ·        Develop, maintain and monitor implementation of a three-year health and safety management action plan.  ·        Develop fit for purpose NAS safety and health procedures and guidelines as appropriate for existing NAS activities and also with respect to new activities or processes where identified or requested by service areas.  ·        In developing such PPGs ensure that these align with HSE corporate Health and Safety Policies and the Corporate Safety Statement.   ·        Notify the NHSF of any areas of OSH where a policy may be required.   ·        Advise the NAS line management structure on planning for safety and health, including the setting of realistic short and long term objectives, priorities and establishing adequate systems and performance standards.  ·        Ensure that systems are in place to evaluate and review performance against agreed targets and performance indicators. Provide such information to the NHSF where required.  ·        Develop and maintain effective systems for learning and improvement with regard to health and safety within NAS.  ·        Ensure effective processes for document management.  ·        Adequately identify, assess, manage and monitor risks within their area of responsibility.  ·        Liaise with key internal stakeholders to identify strategies and prioritise actions for managing risk.  ·        Support and assist direct line managers within NAS responsible for motivation and management of teams in health and safety matters.  ·        Support and assist individuals with key responsibility for health and safety within NAS.  ·        Contribute to service planning and the estimates process and support the implementation of service plan objectives.  This will include liaising with the National Health and Safety Function on current and future Health and Safety priorities/requirements.   ·        Liaise with internal stakeholders such as the National Health and Safety Function (NHSF) and Corporate Committees such as the Health & Safety Management Advisory Committee (HSMAC) and the Risk Committee and external stakeholders such as the State Claims Agency and the Health and Safety Authority.  ·        Ensure that national policy issued by the Workplace Health and Wellbeing Unit is implemented locally.  This will include statutory and regulatory requirements of the Workplace Health and Wellbeing Unit for the Health and Safety of healthcare workers.   ·        Support the relevant Manager in all communication processes and the collation, analysis and distribution (as applicable) of all policies. ·        Produce regular reports to the following identifying areas for improvement:  -        NAS line management structures  -        National Health & Safety Function  -        Workplace Health and Wellbeing Unit  Communication and Engagement   ·        Ensure that managers are informed of changes to legislation and actions required to ensure compliance.  ·        Promote NAS and HSE health and safety education programmes and work with key stakeholders to develop safe working conditions within NAS.  ·        Foster a positive and supportive environment where staff learn from incidents and are willing to report adverse events.  ·        Work in partnership with the NHSF and other internal work groups/ colleagues, leading and directing areas of work as appropriate.  ·        Promote the National Health and Safety policies, documentation, KPI, webpages and promotional campaigns, etc., to all staff and key stakeholders (e.g. European Week for Safety and Health)  ·        Attend the NHSF Health and Safety Forum  Other   ·        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 etc. and 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:    ·                  Hold a Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) Level 8 (or higher) major academic award (e.g. Honours Degree or Higher Diploma) in Health and Safety, or other relevant area (that is, a qualification or cognate degree accredited by Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) for membership at Graduate or higher level). http://www.iosh.co.uk/Membership/About-membership/Qualifications.aspx   AND   Have: ·        A minimum of 3 years’ experience in an Occupational Health and Safety Officer / Advisor role OR ·        A minimum of 1.5 no. years’ experience in an Occupational Health and Safety Advisor/Officer (or equivalent) or Assistant role, And ·        Minimum of 1.5 no. years’ experience in healthcare in a clinical or support services role (i.e. a combined total of 3 no. years’ experience) AND   ·                 Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability, including a high standard of suitability and management ability, for the proper discharge of the office.    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 Candidates must: 1.      Demonstrate depth and breadth of experience as relevant to this role, in an Occupational Health and Safety Officer/Advisor role OR 2.      Demonstrate depth and breadth of experience as relevant to this role, in the following: (a)    in an Occupational Health and Safety Advisor/Officer (or equivalent) or Assistant role, And b) in healthcare in a clinical or support services role Other requirements specific to the post   ·        A flexible approach to working hours is required in order to ensure deadlines are met.   ·        Access to appropriate transport to fulfil the requirements of the role as the post will involve travel to locations around the country including possible overnight stays, to deliver training and attend meetings. ·        This is a leadership role but not in the Operations Directorate and hence, this is not a uniform role in NAS  Skills, competencies and/or knowledge   Professional Knowledge & Experience   ·        Demonstrate expert knowledge of health and safety management systems and processes.  ·        Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of safety statements, risk assessment/risk registers/reporting, monitoring and auditing.  ·        Demonstrate expertise in preparing for internal and external standards assessments.   ·        Demonstrate understanding of the statutory requirements relating to health and safety, and demonstrate the ability to interpret the law in the context of the organisation.  ·        Demonstrate theoretical and specialist practical knowledge of relevant national policies and strategy in relation to health and safety.  ·        Demonstrate ability to translate strategic goals into operational plans.  ·        Demonstrate an understanding of healthcare standards and their application to the healthcare setting.  ·        Demonstrate excellent MS Office skills to include, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.  ·        Demonstrate knowledge and experience of using an email system effectively e.g. Outlook, Lotus Notes.  ·        Demonstrate knowledge of the health service including a good knowledge of HSE reform.  Communications & Interpersonal Skills   ·        Demonstrate effective verbal communication skills, delivering complex information clearly, concisely and confidently to a variety of audiences.  ·        Demonstrate excellent written communication skills including strong report writing and presentation skills.  ·        Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills in order to deal effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.   Planning & Organising and Delivery of Results    ·        Demonstrate the ability to successfully manage a range of different projects and work activities concurrently, utilising computer technology effectively and assigning work to others as appropriate to meet strict deadlines.  ·        Demonstrate the ability to proactively identify areas for improvement and to develop practical solutions for their implementation.  ·        Demonstrate the ability to embrace change and adapt local work practices accordingly by finding practical ways to make policies work, ensuring the team knows how to action changes.  ·        Demonstrate the ability to use resources effectively, challenging processes to improve efficiencies where appropriate.  Evaluating Information, Problem Solving & Decision Making   ·        Demonstrate excellent analytical, problem solving and decision making skills  ·        The ability to quickly grasp and understand complex issues and the impact on service delivery.  ·        Demonstrate the ability to confidently explain the rationale behind decision when faced with opposition.  ·        Demonstrate the ability to make sound decisions with a well-reasoned rationale and to stand by these.  ·        Demonstrate initiative in the resolution of complex issues.  Building and Maintaining Relationships including Teamwork & Leadership Skills   ·        Demonstrate the ability to build and maintain relationships with colleagues and other stakeholders and to achieve results through collaborative working.  ·        Demonstrate the ability to build influential relationships in order to establish credibility with internal and external stakeholders, regulatory and investigatory/auditing organisations.  ·        Demonstrate the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a dynamic team and multi stakeholder environment.  ·        Demonstrate the ability to lead the team by example, coaching and supporting individuals as required.  ·        Demonstrate the ability to manage and motivate staff to achieve optimum performance, and address performance issues as they arise.  ·        Demonstrate the ability to present advice independently and effectively.  ·        Demonstrate flexibility, adaptability and openness to working effectively in a changing environment.  Commitment to a Quality Service   ·        Demonstrate evidence of incorporating the needs of the service user into service delivery.  ·        Demonstrate evidence of practicing and promoting a strong focus on delivering high quality customer service for internal and external customers.  ·        Demonstrate on-going Health and Safety CPD activity.  ·        Demonstrate evidence of setting high standards of performance for self and others, ensuring accurate attention to detail and consistent adherence to procedures and current standards within area of responsibility.  Remuneration    The Salary scale for the post as at 01.03.2023   €55,024 - €56,367 - €57,938 - €59,514 - €61,096 -€62,508 - €63,947 - €65,346 - €66,736 - € 69,128 - €71,529 LSIs  The salary for this role is all inclusive and no other allowances or payments are payable with the exception of payments relating to weekend or unsocial hours working as and when applicable  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.

7 days agoFull-timePart-time

Medical Officer

The HSENationwide€87,877 - €105,115 per year

Purpose of the Post The Senior Medical Officer will assist the M.O.H. 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. He/she will be required to work with relevant stakeholders to undertake these functions. Principal Duties and Responsibilities The Senior Medical Officer will support the Area Director of Public Health/Director of Public Health and Public Health colleagues in carrying out specific functions designated by the Director or as appropriate to the office which include the following: Professional/Clinical ·        Undertake duties appropriate to the post in relation to prevention, investigation, surveillance and control of infectious diseases as per Infectious Disease Regulations 1981 as amended (on the advice of a M.O.H). ·        Participate with others in environment and health investigation, surveillance and control. ·        Develop a detailed knowledge of, and participate in the assessment of need for, relevant area / client groups. ·        Participate with the Public Health Team and other health professionals in implementing targets and plans for the Department, also contributing to service planning processes. ·        Participate with the Public Health Team in the promotion of health and well-being. ·        Co-operate and liaise with persons and organisations providing health or social services in the area. ·        Support and guide the Health Protection Nursing Team. ·        Participate in health service research, assist in studies and participate in development of health information systems. ·        Carry out such statutory functions that may be assigned to the SMO. ·        Provide cover for SMO colleagues as and when required and for Specialists in Public Health Medicine in their absence when appropriate. ·        Provide advice and guidance in response to queries from other health care professionals and/or the public in matters pertaining to public health. ·        Provide support in the delivery of public health training and education programmes. ·        Perform other duties/ functions appropriate to the post at the request of the Area Director of Public Health/Director of Public Health. Education & Training ·        Participate in continuing professional development. ·        Undertake clinical audit ·        Work with the Area Director of Public Health/Director of Public Health and other staff in the Department of Public Health to foster a positive learning environment. ·        Participate in on-going 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 ·        As a mandated person under the Children First Act 2015 you will have a legal obligation to report child protection concerns at or above a defined threshold to TUSLA & to assist Tusla, if requested, in assessing a concern which has been the subject of a mandated report. ·        As this post is one of those designated under the Protection for Persons Reporting Child Abuse Act 1998, appointment to this post appoints one as a Designated Officer in accordance with Section 2 of the Act.  You will remain a Designated Officer for the duration of your appointment to your current post or for the duration of your appointment to such other post as is included in the categories specified in the Ministerial Direction. You will receive full information on your responsibilities under the Act on appointment. Management ·        Participate in the development and implementation of targets and plans for the Department of Public 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. ·        To act as spokesperson for the Organisation as required. ·        Demonstrate pro-active commitment to all communications with internal and external stakeholders. ·        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 etc. and 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 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 must have at the latest date of application: Professional Qualifications, Experience etc. a)     Be a medical practitioner who is registered other than provisionally or temporarily in the Register of Medical Practitioners for Ireland or is entitled to be so registered. b)     Possess a Masters in Public Health / Diploma in Public Health and /or equivalent qualification. Examples would include: ·        MSc in Community Health ·        Master in Community Child Health (UK) ·        Membership of the Faculty of Public Health Medicine (Ireland or UK) ·        Membership of the Irish College of General Practitioners ·        Membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners (UK) ·        Membership of the Royal College of Physicians (Ireland or UK) ·        Membership of the Faculty of Paediatrics (Ireland or UK) ·        Membership of the Faculty of Occupational Health (Ireland or UK) c)      Have had, since becoming entitled to full registration, at least five years satisfactory experience in the practice of the medical profession. Entry to Competition & Subsequent Appointment: For the purposes of eligibility for entry to any competition or recruitment process associated with this post, a candidate must fulfil the eligibility requirements laid down in the information pack for this post. 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. 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. For further clarification please visit  The Medical Council of Ireland .   Post Specific Requirements Demonstrate your relevant experience in best practice in public health through the pillars of health protection, health and wellbeing, health service improvement and health intelligence.   Other requirements specific to the post Access to appropriate transport to fulfil the requirements of the role.   Skills, competencies and/or knowledge Professional/Clinical knowledge ·        Demonstrate some experience in public health medicine and a demonstrable commitment to best practice ·        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 underpinningrequirements 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 (problem solving and decision making skills) ·        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. Remuneration The salary scale for the post (as at 01/03/2023) is: €87,877 €90,370 €92,893 €95,390 €97,890 €100,431 € 102,773 €105,115 LSIs   New appointees to any grade start at the minimum point of the scale. Incremental credit will be applied for recognised relevant service in Ireland and abroad (Department of Health Circular 2/2011). Incremental credit is normally granted on appointment, in respect of previous experience in the Civil Service, Local Authorities, Health Service and other Public Service Bodies and Statutory Agencies.

9 days agoPermanentFull-time
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