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QUALIFICATIONS CHARACTER Each candidate must be of good character. HEALTH Candidates must be in a good state of health and be free from any ailments which would render them unsuitable to hold the position. AGE Candidates must be at least 18 years of age on or before 30th April 2026. CITIZENSHIP (a) Candidates must, by the date of any job offer, be: (b) A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway; or (c) A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or (d) A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or (e) A non-EEA citizen who is a spouse or child of an EEA or UK or Swiss citizen and has a stamp 4 visa; or (f) A person awarded international protection under the International Protection Act 2015 or any family member entitled to remain in the State as a result of family reunification and has a stamp 4 visa or (g) A non-EEA citizen who is a parent of a dependent child who is a citizen of, and resident in, an EEA member state or the UK or Switzerland and has a stamp 4 visa EDUCATION, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE, ETC. Candidates must hold an Irish Water Safety Beach Lifeguard Award or equivalent, as recognised by the International Lifesaving Federation (ILS). While the above qualification is the minimum requirement for this post, the following Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council (PHECC) qualifications would also be desirable: • Cardiac First Responder • Emergency First Responder • Occupational First Aid Relevant experience in relation to the post would be an advantage. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYMENT THE POST The post is temporary for the 2026 Bathing Season only. Successful applicants may be offered either weekday or weekend employment at the discretion of Sligo County Council. DUTIES Beach Lifeguards will be primarily responsible for the following: a) All aspects of water safety pertaining to the position b) The enforcement of the Beach Bye-Laws 2007 c) On Enniscrone beach, duties will include traffic management of beach area including opening/closing of barrier. It will include advising bathers of the danger of swimming at the promenade outside of the designated swimming zones. d) On Rosses Point Second Beach, duties will include advising beach users of the dangers of incoming tides. Main Duties • Beach lifeguards will be responsible for the performance of their duties and will work under the immediate supervision of the Water Safety Development Officer or their nominee. • Beach Lifeguards shall read, be familiar with and adhere to the Safety Statement for Beachguards; participate in induction training and co-operate with other safety training provided by the Council as required. Any issues of health and safety concern shall be referred to the Water Safety Development Officer, the Area Engineer or the Health and Safety Officer. The procedure for reporting issues of concern is set out in the Safety Statement. The Beach • All equipment must be checked daily (each morning) to see that it is in working order and ready for use. Any defects notified should be reported immediately to the Council. To inspect all lifesaving and first aid equipment on arrival for duty to ensure that adequate stocks are available and in good working order. • Indication flags should be placed in prominent positions. The following flag system is to be used: ➢ Red flag signifies that bathing is considered temporarily unsafe. ➢ Red over yellow flag signifies that bathing between any two such flags is under supervision of Beach Lifeguard. ➢ No flag is flown if there is no Beach Lifeguard on duty. • Ensure that from the start of the duty period, the appropriate flags are flown and are changed or re-located as necessary during the day. • Ensure at the conclusion of the duty period each evening, that all flags are removed and that all equipment is checked and securely stored in the appropriate place. • Ensure that, except for emergency assistance or official business, no one other than lifeguard personnel are permitted in the lifeguard station. Bathers • Beach Lifeguards must always be courteous to bathers and give them the necessary information regarding state of tides, currents and parts of strand which are not safe for bathing. • If, in the Beach Lifeguard’s opinion, bathers are about to enter water at a point which is considered dangerous owing to currents, shifting sands, etc., they should immediately warn them and give the reasons. Practice a philosophy of prevention over reaction in carrying out the service. • Provide emergency rescue service in the case of accidents. • Go immediately to the assistance of persons in difficulties in the water and render to such persons the necessary attention; render first aid when possible. • If the bathers are acting in an indecent manner, the Beach Lifeguard should bring this fact to the notice of An Garda Síochána at the earliest opportunity. Other Duties for Consideration • Except when the beach is empty, the Beach Lifeguard should be on patrol or on lookout outside the hut. The Beach Lifeguard should never be inside the hut except when relieved for meals etc. or when they are certain there is nobody on the beach. They should not allow their concentration to be diverted in conversations with the public or in reading, playing cards, using transistors or musical instruments, etc. The operation of any mobile phones/electronic devices for personal use while on duty is prohibited. • The primary duty of the Beach Lifeguard is to prevent accident situations from developing. The can-buoy should be strategically placed so that it may be used at a moment’s notice. Special vigilance is required where there are rocks or an outflow of a river, as there are likely to be undertows or currents. • Where Beach Lifeguards have to leave to partake of meals, arrangements should be made that one Beach Lifeguard will be on duty during the other’s absence for such purpose and to patrol their area in addition to their own. • Where two Beach Lifeguards are on duty on a particular beach – ➢ One Beach Lifeguard shall remain at a vantage point from which a full view of the beach can be had and remain on a constant lookout; ➢ The other Beach Lifeguard shall maintain a patrol of the beach and in such a manner that any given point along the beach is visited at least once in every 15 minutes. ➢ Brief reports should be exchanged when they meet but Beach Lifeguards should never be seen to congregate together or with other groups. • Carry out a beach patrol which shall be maintained along the beach and when the tide is in, the patrol shall be maintained as close as to the beach as possible. • Provide constant observation and supervision of activities at public bathing places in order to prevent drowning accidents. • Inspect the patrol area and, where possible, remove any dangerous or offensive items. If the Beach Lifeguard cannot deal with the matter, they should immediately report to their supervisor. • Ensure that the Beach Lifeguard station is kept clean and tidy and in a state of readiness for emergencies. • Where required, assist in opening and closing the public toilets at the start and end of their shift or at an agreed time. The Beach Lifeguards are also to report on the condition of the toilets in their Daily Report Forms and notify in the case of serious uncleanliness or damage. • At appropriate times, check the ring buoys and other safety equipment on the beach. • Beach Lifeguards may be required to assist in conducting aquatic events and water safety programs. • Beach Lifeguards shall carry out all appropriate duties as laid down in the Irish Water Safety Lifeguard Handbook. • Beach Lifeguards should complete sign-in sheets on commencing and ceasing duty at morning, meal-time and evening each day and should make a note of any incidents such as rescues using rescue report forms etc. All report forms should be available at all times for inspection by any duly authorised member of the County Council’s staff. • Record daily using sign-in sheets and daily report forms: ➢ The names and attendance times of all Beach Lifeguards on duty. ➢ The general weather and tidal conditions. ➢ What flags were flown and when they were changed during the day. ➢ Any information which may assist the Authorities in improving the service. • The Beach Lifeguards will be required to keep an “Accident and Incident Record” using “Rescue / Assisted Person” Report Form. • The Senior Beach Lifeguard at each location will, in addition to carrying out all of the duties, etc., of Beach Lifeguard (including taking full part in any roster arrangements), be responsible for ensuring that the Beach Lifeguards at their location comply fully with the terms of the duties, responsibilities and general regulations of the post. • Provide water samples for the Water Quality Section, Environment Department, at various times over the summer season. • Complete all appropriate forms: sign-in sheets, rescue reports, daily reports, water safety statistic forms. • Provide advice to the public regarding facilities, state of tides, currents, parts of beach which are not safe for bathing, hazards, water safety etc. Proactively implement this, including but not restricted to, by carrying out Public Relations & Educational patrols during quiet times. • Beach Lifeguards may if required, be assigned to carry out the duties of Beach Warden on Strandhill Beach to cover periods of leave, etc. • Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.
Sales Assistant
Main purpose of the role: Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction is the number one priority. Interact with each customer with great pride, passion and care and inspire shoppers through knowledge and expertise. The ideal candidate will have/be: Excellent communication skills Ability to engage with and prioritise customer needs Strong attention to detail, organised and flexible Ability to use own initiative and work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment Customer driven Previous customer service experience is an advantage. Main duties: Actively live SuperValu brand-values i.e. Genuine, Passion for Food, Vibrant, Committed, Innovative and Imaginative Show a positive attitude and take responsibility for ensuring customers receive an excellent shopping experience; Deal with all customer queries efficiently, professionally and consistent with store policy Merchandise shelves, ensuring that all areas of the store are presented to the highest standard Engage with new initiatives and embrace new ways of working.
Off-licence Assistant
Main purpose of the role: Ensure the Off-Licence Department operates efficiently and effectively at all times. Provide customers with excellent quality products and services. The ideal candidate will have/be: Creative Excellent communication skills Ability to engage with and prioritise customer needs Strong attention to detail, organised and flexible Ability to use own initiative and work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment Previous customer service experience is an advantage. Main duties: Actively live SuperValu brand-values i.e. Genuine, Passion for Food, Vibrant, Committed, Innovative and Imaginative Adhere to weekly stocktaking and daily waste procedures in the Off-Licence Implement and follow planograms Merchandise and present the Off-Licence department to the highest standard at all times Deal with all customer queries efficiently, professionally and consistent with store policy Attend relevant training as required and implement learnings in store.
SLDS Community Access Facilitator
Closing Date Wednesday 1st April 2026 at 12 Noon Proposed Interview Date (s) Candidates will normally be given at least two weeks' notice of interview. The timescale may be reduced in exceptional circumstances. Taking up Appointment A start date will be indicated at job offer stage. Location of Post Community Access Facilitator for Disability Day Services Sligo Leitrim. There is currently one permanent, whole-time vacancy available in Copperbeach Day Centre Cloonamahon and Ballytivnan Training Centre Sligo. A supplementary panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Community Access Facilitator for Disability Day Services Sligo from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. Informal Enquiries Name: Klara Boles, Day Service Manager Phone: 087 9618997 Email: klara.boles@hse.ie Details of Service Disability Day Services Sligo Leitrim provides a day service to adults with an intellectual disability, including autism, who want support to engage in their local community as an alternative to a traditional centre-based services. This programme is aimed at young adults whose lives would be improved from receiving educational activities that enhance choice, independence, personal and social development and improving client’s wellbeing. The programme helps to promote advocacy, communication skills and provide opportunity for social and community inclusion. It provides opportunities for increased community participation, education development and identifying employment and training needs. Reporting Relationship Reports to Day Centre Manager (or delegated person) Key Working Relationships The Community Access Facilitator will work closely with service users, families, day services staff and management as well as members of the multi-disciplinary team. They will also build up working relationships with relevant community organisations, educational providers and local employers. Purpose of the Post The Community Access Facilitator will be required to support persons with a disability to access a wide range of community-based services and opportunities to meet their individual needs. The role includes working with service users, key staff, families and multidisciplinary team members through a person-centred approach towards the goal of social inclusion, community integration and active citizenship. The role will involve working on a one-to-one basis in the community with service users, promoting equality of opportunity for persons with a disability in areas including work/employment based opportunities and placements, training, education, volunteering and social and recreational opportunities.
Store Employee, Cranmore
Dunnes Stores is Ireland’s leading retailer positioned at the cutting edge of food and fashion retailing. We have stores in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Spain and are expanding our service and product offering all the time. At Dunnes Stores, we pride ourselves in delivering outstanding service and quality products whether it is food or fashion. We strive for excellence in all that we do, be it our award winning Simply Better Food range, our Baxter & Greene Market Deli or our collaborations with some of Irelands best Fashion and Homewares designers. Dunnes Stores offers a unique opportunity to in one of the most dynamic retailers in Ireland. We are currently looking to recruit store employees into a variety of different roles in our stores, these include working in Food or Fashion & Homewares, or within our Deli or restaurants. Store Employee roles have varying start times across the day, with some starting very early in the morning. All our store employees have excellent product knowledge, provide outstanding customer service, and above all else are passionate about retail. Suitable candidates should have some experience of working in a customer facing environment, be motivated, have excellent customer care skills, be confident communicators and have a passion for helping people. As a member of our store team you should be willing to learn and develop yourself, have a desire to succeed and to contribute to our positive team environment aswell as promoting our unique brand. Key Skills · Customer Service · Product Knowledge · Cash Handling · Visual Merchandising · Hygiene, Health and Safety · Knowledge of HACCP Dunnes Stores is an equal opportunities employer
Beach Warden
QUALIFICATIONS CHARACTER Each candidate must be of good character. HEALTH Candidates must be in a good state of health and be free from any ailments which would render them unsuitable to hold the position. AGE Candidates must be at least 18 years of age on or before 30th April 2026. CITIZENSHIP (a) Candidates must, by the date of any job offer, be: (b) A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway; or (c) A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or (d) A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or (e) A non-EEA citizen who is a spouse or child of an EEA or UK or Swiss citizen and has a stamp 4 visa; or (f) A person awarded international protection under the International Protection Act 2015 or any family member entitled to remain in the State as a result of family reunification and has a stamp 4 visa or (g) A non-EEA citizen who is a parent of a dependent child who is a citizen of, and resident in, an EEA member state or the UK or Switzerland and has a stamp 4 visa EDUCATION, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE, ETC. (i) Candidates shall have a good standard of education to enable them to carry out their duties efficiently. (ii) Candidates should hold a Certificate of Competence in First Aid from an approved First Aid Training Provider. (iii) Candidates should have relevant experience in relation to the post. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYMENT THE POST The post is temporary and will be for the June Bank Holiday weekend and weekends and Public Holidays from 1st June to 30th August 2026. Cover may be required on occasional weekdays during the season and weekdays or weekends during the month of June with prior notice from Sligo County Council. DUTIES Beach Wardens will be primarily responsible to Sligo County Council for the performance of their duties and will work under the immediate supervision of the Water Safety Development Officer, Area Engineer and or other designated employee appointed by Sligo County Council. The duties of a Beach Warden include, but are not limited to: The primary role of the Beach Warden is to ensure, in so far as possible, that the Strandhill Beach Bye laws are observed and to take the appropriate action if the Bye laws are contravened. The Beach Warden shall be familiar with all aspects of the Bye laws. In the Bye laws, are a list of prohibited Acts (Section 4 of Bye laws) and it is very important to be fully aware of same. The Beach Warden must ensure that, if a person is committing an offence, they are advised of same and are asked to desist immediately. Failure to comply may result in fines under Section 7 of the Bye laws. The Beach Warden shall approach any person observed attempting to enter the water (other than those referred to in Section 4(a) of the Bye laws) and shall advise such persons that it is an offence under the Bye laws to do so. The Beach Warden will be required to be on duty from 12.30 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. on working days and shall report for duty 10 minutes before 12.30 p.m. start time. The Beach Warden may be requested, depending on requirements, to work on occasional weekdays, with prior notice from Sligo County Council. The Beach Warden shall commence patrolling immediately and shall, at all times, keep the beach and the sea under close observation and shall take immediate action in respect of acts which are prohibited under Part 4 of the Beach Bye laws, i.e. • Advise the persons concerned that an offence is being committed and request that they desist from the prohibited act immediately. • Advise persons engaged in prohibited acts of the consequences of failing to comply with their requests i.e. fines under Part 7 of the Bye laws. • If the prohibited act continues, the Beach Warden shall demand the name and address of the person(s) concerned and shall advise that it is an offence to give a false or misleading name or address. • Advise the person concerned that a prosecution may be brought against them in respect of the contravention of the Bye laws. • Call for assistance of An Garda Síochána in respect of the enforcement of the said Bye laws, if necessary. An Garda Síochána may arrest without warrant, any person committing an offence under the Bye laws. • The said Beach Warden and or An Garda Síochána may exercise the power under Article 7 of the Bye laws to exclude or remove from any part of the beach any persons committing any breach of the Bye laws. • The Beach Warden shall immediately complete a detailed report in respect of all serious incidents or offences and forward same to the Water Safety Development Officer, County Hall, Riverside, Sligo or other designated employee appointed by Sligo County Council. The Beach Warden will be required to carry out duties relating to the control of traffic and parking along and in the vicinity of the promenade ensuring that the emergency access to the beach is kept clear at all times. The Beach Warden shall patrol the beach area at least three times per day to check for litter, glass, etc. and remove same. In the case of remnants of a barbecue, fire, etc., the Beach Warden must remove if safe or, if not, contact the Area Engineer. The Beach Warden may also be appointed as Litter Warden and shall take the appropriate action in respect of any incidents of littering. The Beach Warden shall perform any other duties as may be assigned to them from time to time by the Water Safety Development Officer, Area Engineer, Environmental Services Section or other designated employee appointed by Sligo County Council. Equipment or signs or lifebuoys shall be checked on a daily basis and defective or missing equipment or signs or lifebuoys shall be reported immediately to the Water Safety Development Officer, Environmental Services, County Hall, Riverside, Sligo, Area Engineer, or other designated employee appointed by Sligo County Council. In the event of an emergency, the Beach Warden shall immediately alert the Emergency Services. The Beach Warden shall keep an accurate record of offences as required for the purposes of Court Proceedings and shall attend court and give evidence as required. At the end of each day, the Beach Warden’s Report sheet shall be completed and kept in the Beach Warden’s station which will be collected on a daily or weekly basis. REPORTING ARRANGEMENTS The holder of the post will report directly to the Water Safety Development Officer or any person nominated by the Director of Services. LOCATION The successful candidate will be based at Strandhill Beach. SUPERANNUATION Under the Single Public Sector Pension Scheme, contributions shall be made in respect of Superannuation, which shall be deducted at a rate of 3 percent of pensionable remuneration plus 3 and one half percent of net pensionable remuneration (i.e. pensionable remuneration less twice the annual rate of social insurance old age contributory pension payable at the maximum rate to a person with no adult dependent or qualified children). REMUNERATION Rates of pay: Weekday: €13.59 per hour Weekend: €15.49 per hour The remuneration shall be fully inclusive and shall be as determined from time to time. Holders of the post shall pay to the Local Authority any fees or other monies (other than their inclusive remuneration) payable to or received by them by virtue of their post or in respect of services which they are required by or under any enactment to perform. Beach Wardens are required to work Sunday as part of their employment contract and, in accordance with Section 14 (1) of the Organisation of Working Time Act 1997, the fact of having to work on that day has been taken into account in the determination of the above pay rates. METHOD OF SELECTION Selection shall be by means of a competition based on an interview conducted by or on behalf of Sligo County Council. All candidates must attend the interview in order to be considered for inclusion on a panel from which Beach Wardens may be appointed for the 2026 Bathing Season. The life of the panel shall be for the 2026 Bathing Season only. GARDA VETTING OR REFERENCES The successful candidate will be subject to the Garda Vetting Procedures in line with the provisions of the National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Act 2012 to 2016 as appropriate in advance of appointment. Please note that the Garda vetting process may commence in advance of candidates being called for interview. Following receipt of a completed Beach Warden application form by Sligo County Council, a NVB1 (Garda Vetting Invitation) form will issue which must be completed and returned in person to Sligo County Council along with two original forms of identification (one photographic form and one proof of address). The appointment of any successful candidate will be subject to receipt of references which are satisfactory to the employer. An applicant, who has previously been employed by any local authority in the position of Beach Warden will be required to provide a reference from that local authority as part of the recruitment process. UNIFORM The Beach Warden will be supplied with and will be required to wear a uniform when on duty. Failure to do so will result in disciplinary action by the County Council. It is important that members of the public are aware that uniformed Beach Wardens are on duty by visibility and are seen to be patrolling. When employment ceases, uniforms must be returned to the Environmental Services Office, County Hall, Riverside, Sligo by Monday 7th September 2026. Failure to do so will result in the cost of same being deducted from the last payroll payment. WORKING HOURS The hours of work are as follows: 12.30 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. CODE OF PRACTICE • The Beach Warden shall under no circumstances enter the water. • Punctuality must be observed. Beach Wardens should report to their station at least ten minutes before the shift is due to start so as to be fully attired and ready for duty. • If for some reason an emergency arises rendering a Beach Warden unable to report for duty, they must immediately notify the Water Safety Development Officer in order that relief cover may be arranged. • Any Beach Warden who becomes sick or who suffers any disability which would impair their efficiency (e.g. sprains, pulled muscles, etc.) must report the matter immediately to the Water Safety Development Officer. • No intoxicating liquor or unauthorised drugs shall be taken into the Beach Warden’s hut. The use of illegal substances by a Beach Warden or being under the influence of intoxicating liquor shall result in suspension from duty pending investigation. • The Beach Warden will be furnished with a mobile telephone for the duration of their appointment. Any personal calls and texts (made outside of working hours) must be paid for by the Warden upon receipt of the telephone bill. As stated above, the operation of any mobile phones or electronic devices for personal use while on duty is prohibited. The mobile phone must be returned to the Council at the end of the employment and all personal calls and texts must be paid up to date. ANNUAL LEAVE Payment for annual leave and arrangements for public holidays will be governed by the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act 1997. Leave is calculated at 8 percent of the hours worked in a leave year (but subject to a maximum of 4 working weeks). Permission and prior authorisation are essential before annual leave is taken. The granting of annual leave at any particular time is always subject to the requirements of the Council and all annual leave is liable to suspension during periods of exceptional pressure. SICK LEAVE As per the Sligo County Council current Sick Leave Scheme and Attendance Management Policy, as amended by the Public Service Management (Sick Leave) Regulations 2014 and any subsequent Regulations made from time to time. TRAINING Successful candidates will be required to undertake any course of training which is determined relevant by Sligo County Council. DATA PROTECTION Sligo County Council is compliant with Data Protection Legislation including the provisions of the Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR. To access Sligo County Council’s Data Protection Policy and Privacy Statements, please see the following link: Data Protection (GDPR) (sligococo.ie)
General Manager, Mobile Vaccination Service
PURPOSE OF THE POST Under the direction of the Regional Director of Public Health, the General Manager will have key operational accountability for defined programmes of immunisation services delivered within the HSE and West and North West Region to meet population health needs with a key focus on service quality, safety and regulatory requirements. The post holder will : · Lead the continuous improvement of service quality, risk management, and patient safety, including implementing performance monitoring systems and upholding safety and quality benchmarks. · Support the Regional Director of Public Health to manage business and resource aspects, including budgetary oversight and performance reporting systems of all assigned immunisation programmes and services. · Work closely with Public Health team, IHA Management Teams, Community Healthcare Areas, Regional Structures, National HSE and external partners, stakeholders & organisations to support the safe, efficient & smooth running of all immunisation/vaccination programmes under their remit. · Be responsible for supporting line management in the development and execution of appropriate vaccination policies/strategies in line with national objectives. · Be responsible for ensuring the effective use of available resources to the services for which she/he/they are responsible. INFORMAL ENQUIRIES Name: Dr Aine McNamara, Regional Director of Public Health Email: aine.mcnamara@hse.ie Tel: 091 7739700 LOCATION OF POST There is currently one Permanent, Full Time post available, General Manager, Immunisation/Vaccination Service in HSE West and North West Region. A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for General Manager Mobile Vaccination Team HSE West and North West Health Region from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose duration,, may be filled.
Technical Officer – Electrical Trades
Essential Qualifications and Skills Minimum Candidates must have: • Ordinary Degree (Level 7) and ideally at least one year’s postgraduate experience or • Hold the relevant Senior Trades or equivalent or National Craft Certificate in Electrical and ideally at least one year postgraduate experience. • Ability to take initiative, give leadership and work with people. • Good organisational, communication and interpersonal skills. • Good knowledge of Health and Safety legislation. • Evidence of personal development through further skills development. • Good technical knowledge in designated area. Desirable Qualifications and Skills Desirable Ideally 5 years professional experience with the following: • Relevant technical support to various stakeholders. • Stock control and ordering experience. Health and safety experience, with an emphasis on assisting with safety audits of workshop environments. Overview of the Role Reporting to the Head of Department, the successful applicant will be required to provide technical expertise in the areas of electrical installations, electrical panel building and testing of such equipment. Be responsible for ordering of stock and be capable of managing inventory. Safe workshop practices and good housekeeping will be essential. Be fully up to date with NSAI regulations I.S. 10101. The post holder will support the Department’s activities, such as assist with ordering, health and safety, preparation and maintenance of teaching laboratories, and the supply of teaching materials. Duties The following indicate some of the principal duties and responsibilities that may be assigned depending on the post in question. • The service, maintenance, security and care of workshops in the Department of Engineering Technology and particularly in the area of electrical installation. • Involvement with academic staff in electrical and electronic technology with students who are apprentices on block release programmes in electrical installation and electronics or students on any other courses or programmes which the Institute may decide to run. • Involvement with academic staff with Research and Consultancy. • Setting up machinery, equipment and materials, and to supervise, control and distribute them as necessary during classes. • Carrying out repairs to machinery, equipment and apparatus as required. • Testing machinery, equipment and materials before each class. • Removing, cleaning and storing materials and equipment at the end of classes. • Performing the routine preventative maintenance of workshop and laboratory equipment. • Fabricating components, models and new equipment or make modifications to equipment. • Assisting in the ordering and control of stocks of machinery, equipment and materials. • Assisting in the development of experiments and demonstrations as may be required. • Keeping the Workshops and Laboratories in a secure, clean and orderly fashion. • Assisting the academic staff or Head of Department or Section in ensuring that the workshop and laboratory safety standards are adhered to. • Performing such other similar duties as may be required by the academic staff or the Head of Department or Section or other members of the Institute Management. • Organising, preparing and setting up for practical classes, demonstrations, assessments, practical examinations, project and research work in laboratory and other areas. • To undertake commissioning of new equipment. • Installing and testing of software, making software available to appropriate users, ensuring anti virus software is installed and kept up to date, network management where appropriate. • To carry out routine maintenance of equipment. • Provide technical assistance to lecturers and students to ensure the safe and smooth running of events. • To ensure that laboratories, materials and equipment are kept clean, tidy and in good order. • To provide support for delivery and receipt of goods. • To undertake such other duties as the President, Head of School or Department or Faculty, Senior Technical Officer or other authorised officer may assign from time to time. • Liaise with Senior Technical Officer and Technical Officer grades and other designated manager grades to define service requirements and monitor service levels in their designated area. • Assisting in Programme quality assurance and development. • Organising, assisting and advising lecturers and students on the safe operation and use of equipment and materials. • Organising, supervising, assisting and advising staff and students doing project work at certificate, diploma, degree and postgraduate level and project reports. • Designing, modifying, building, testing and installation of equipment for teaching and research needs. • Carry out and assist in research. • Organising, preparing and setting up practical classes, assisting and advising lecturers and students on the safe operation and use of equipment and materials in laboratories and other areas. • Organising, preparing and setting up equipment and materials for practical examinations. • Writing and updating technical instruction manuals for staff and students. • Carrying out safety audits in all areas of operation in cooperation with other grades of staff. • Monitoring, testing and recording of condition of safety equipment and class materials to comply with Health and Safety Regulation and other Regulations specific to work area i.e. RPII, EPA and Material Safety Data Sheets. • Arranging for safe disposal of used materials e.g. biological, chemical and materials containing toxic, hazardous and volatile materials. • Assist in organising and scheduling of work of laboratory aides. • Repairing, maintaining, securing and storing laboratory equipment and consumable materials. • Stock control of equipment and consumable materials. • Assist in consulting with suppliers of equipment and consumable materials, and assist in obtaining technical specifications, quotations and ordering new equipment and consumable materials. • Taking delivery of equipment and consumable materials and commissioning new equipment. • Establishing and maintaining stock control of equipment and consumable materials. Salary Technical Officer Salary Scale €45,691 – €76,245 Candidates external to the sector may be appointed up to the 6th Point (€55,433) of the Salary Scale in accordance with University Policy. Hours of Work 36.5 hours per week.
SLDS Clinical Nurse Manager
Job Title and Grade Clinical Nurse Manager 1 (Intellectual Disability) (Grade Code: 2127) Campaign Reference SLDS2609 Closing Date Thursday 26th March 2026 at 12 Noon Proposed Interview Date (s) TBC Taking up Appointment A start date will be indicated at job offer stage. Location of Post A Supplementary panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Disability Services Sligo/Leitrim from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. Informal Enquiries Tim O’Sullivan Director of Nursing, Sligo/Leitrim Disability Services Email: tim.osullivan@hse.ie Tel: 0873916828 Details of Service · Sligo/Leitrim Disability Services provide a range of services for people with an intellectual disability and autism spectrum disorder directly and in partnership with people with disabilities, their families, carers, locally based organisations and statutory/non-statutory organisations by grant aid. · Sligo/Leitrim Disability Services provides a wide range of health and personal social services to adults with disabilities. Services delivered through the model of health and social care include the following: § Residential Placements § Community Placements · Day Services - the aim of the services for people with intellectual disability is to promote and maintain better health and wellbeing. · A key element of these services is the promotion of independence, inclusion and integration of people with disabilities. Services are needs led, delivered using a person-centred approach and underpinned by the principle of equity. · Services are staffed by qualified nursing and care staff supported by other community based professionals i.e. General Practitioners, Consultant Psychiatrist, Psychologist, Occupational Therapist, Speech & Language Therapist and Community Dietician. · Sligo/Leitrim Disability Services seek to enable each individual with an intellectual disability / autism to achieve his / her full potential and maximize independence, including living as independently as possible. Reporting Relationship The post holder will be a PIC and report directly to the Clinic Directors of Nursing and Assistant Directors of Nursing Key Working Relationships The post holder will engage on a regular basis with Residents, Residents family members, Management, Staff Nurses, Multi Task Attendants, Students on assigned placements, Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) members and HIQA representatives in the fulfilment of their duties and responsibilities of their role. The post holder will also have a key working relationship with fellow CNM1’s, CNM2/PIC’s and CNM3 Purpose of the Post To be responsible for the management, care, and treatment of service users, to ensure that the optimum standard of care is provided within the designated area(s) of responsibility. The primary role of the Clinical Nurse Manager 1 (CNM 1) will be one of clinical and professional leadership and development in the nursing team, including the development of nursing staff by means of in-service training, orientation of new staff and arranging for clinical experience and supervision of student nurses where this is appropriate.
Clinical Nurse Manager Neurology Infusion Suite
There is currently one whole-time, permanent vacancy in Medical 5, Neurology Infusion Suite, Sligo University hospital. The Infusion suite delivers care for patients with Neurology conditions who require intravenous infusion as an integral component of their management and treatment A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. Informal Enquiries: Name: Jennifer Flannery Job Title: Assistant Director of Nursing – Medical Directorate Tel: 0873425261 Email: jennifer.flannery@hse.ie Purpose of the Post: To be responsible for the management, care and treatment of service users, to ensure that the optimum standard of care is provided within the Infusion Suite The primary role of the CNM 1 will be one of clinical and professional leadership and development in the nursing team while co-ordinating and scheduling the caseload attending the infusion suite. The role of the CNM1 will involve the implementation service developments with regard to Neurology treatments and be an educational resource for the staff on Medical 5. The CNM 1 maybe required to support the CNM 2 on Medical 5 as required
