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Tom O'Regan & Company Solicitors are seeking a Litigation Solicitor with a minimum of 2 years' post qualification experience in the areas of personal injury litigation, family law and employment law. The ideal candidate should have a thorough knowledge of the practice, procedures and rules of the various courts. Strong organisational skills and experience managing a large caseload would be an advantage. If you wish to apply for this role please email a CV and cover letter to: toregan@oregan-solicitors.com
Sales Assistant, Westside Shopping Centre
Job Description 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 offer 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 and Green Market Deli or our collaborations with some of Irelands best Fashion and Homewares designers. Dunnes Stores offers a unique opportunity to work alongside one of the most dynamic retailers in Ireland. We are currently looking to recruit vibrant, passionate individuals into the role of Sales assistants. Our Sales Assistants 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 Sales Assistant 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 Dunnes Stores is an equal opportunities employer
Store Colleague
Woodie's is the market-leading DIY, Home & Garden retailer in Ireland with 35 stores nationwide and an online presence. We are proud to be listed as Ireland's Top Retailer by Great Places to Work and an official "Best Workplaces for Women" for the past three years! We are also recognized by the Irish Centre for Diversity & Inclusion as an accredited Investor in Diversity. We have an opportunity to join our Wellpark team on a Permanent basis. Job Description Our store colleagues provide every Woodie's customer with an outstanding shopping experience through a helpful, friendly and knowledgeable approach. In this role, you will go above and beyond in order to help our customers complete their tasks, big or small.Some key responsibilities of the role:
Trainee HR Manager
We are Ireland’s largest retailer providing fashion, homewares and food for our loyal customers. We operate 134 stores across Ireland, Northern Ireland, and Spain, as well as a growing online store. Our guiding principle is to deliver excellent quality products at competitive prices and we are constantly developing our product ranges. We are currently recruiting for a Trainee HR Managers in join one of our stores in the Galway region. They will join the HR team on a 39 hour contract and work Monday - Friday, across a variety of shifts in line with our opening hours. The primary job functions of the HR Manager will be to provide a complete Human Resource service to the store. To ensure the store complies with all legislation and policy relating to HR issues. The successful candidate will have the following responsibilities: Key Responsibilities: If this sounds like the job for you, please apply now and tell us why you would be perfect for this challenging and rewarding role! Dunnes Stores is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Cleaner
Main purpose of the role: Ensure all areas are cleaned to the highest standards and that the cleaning service is maintained throughout the premises. Health and safety awareness, good communication skills and the ability to work as a team are also very important to perform the role. The ideal candidate will have/be: • Good communication skills; • Understanding of cleaning specification; • Flexible hours for deep or heavy cleaning projects; • Ability to work in a team; • Health and Safety awareness; • Strong attention to detail, organised and flexible; • Ability to use own initiative and work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment; Main duties: • Actively live Centra brand-values i.e. Proud, Energetic, Imaginative and Community-Based; • Clean, stock and supply designated facility areas (dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, emptying bins, cleaning toilets etc.) • Perform and document routine inspection and maintenance activities; • Carry out heavy cleansing tasks and special projects; • Notify management of occurring deficiencies or needs for repairs; • Stock and maintain supply rooms; • Follow all Health and Safety regulations; • Perform any other duties or assume any other responsibilities that may be assigned to you from time to time by management.
Library Assistant
Main Purpose of Job The postholder will work as part of a team who provide a high quality, customer focused Library and IT support to a wide-ranging customer base. The postholder will provide 1st level support to staff and students both in person via the support desk located in the Library and online via email, ticket, chat and phone support, core elements of the services offered by the Library. The Library and IT Service Desk Team are the first point of contact for all Library and IT queries and all such queries must be dealt with in a timely and appropriate manner. Main Duties and Responsibilities · Assess and advise on issues raised by users relating to use of Library and IT resources and services in the University. · Provide first-level incident support for all services supported by the team. · Where appropriate log, refer or escalate issues and queries to Library and ISS divisions and other units within the university via a ticketing system thereby ensuring customer enquiries are satisfactorily resolved. · Provide an effective and efficient service to resolve Library and IT queries. · Contribute to the development of streamlining processes and procedures as required. · Act as user proxy and contributor on service improvement and development initiatives. · Contribute to testing of service developments, changes, and enhancements. · Provide advisory support across all services and act as an initial point of contact for users. · Participate in the continuous improvement process in place at the Library & IT Service Desk · Assist with library inductions and training sessions for students and new members of staff. · Participate in training and other personal development activities for on-going development of skills and knowledge. · Benchmark, record and collate statistical data as required. · Fulfil defined Service Requests and escalate to appropriate level if necessary. · Support the updating of the Library Website as required. · Undertake other routine organisational tasks related to the service. · Perform other duties as may be assigned by the University Librarian or designated supervisor. Special Features of the Post: The Library and IT Service desk position requires onsite working and is currently not suitable for hybrid or remote working. Library Assistants at the Library & IT Service desk work 35 hours per week (or pro-rata if part-time) over a varying roster system as follows: Term time (usually early September to December and January to mid-May): 6 Day Roster, that covers 9:00 – 20:00 Monday to Thursday; 9:00 – 18:00 on Friday; and 10:00 – 16:00 on Saturday. Outside term time: 5 Day Roster that covers 09:00 – 17:30 Please note: This job description reflects the core activities of the role, and as the University and the post holder develop, there will inevitably be changes in the emphasis of duties. It is expected that the post holder will recognise this and adopt a flexible approach to work and skills development. Requirements for the role: The successful candidate will demonstrate the eligibility requirements below in terms of qualification, skills and experience: Essential Skills and Experience · Passes in 5 subjects at Leaving Certificate level or equivalent, or a recognised post-Leaving Certificate administrative/office technology qualification. · At least 2 years’ relevant employment experience. · Experience of working with a variety of relevant computer software applications (e.g. Office 365, MS Team, Email, Canvas and Helpdesk systems) · Experience working in a customer service environment; providing support to users’ queries whether delivered in person, by phone, by email or other means. · Strong knowledge of personal computers and operating systems, mobile devices, and general computer software · Excellent interpersonal and communication skills · Excellent customer service skills · Problem solving experience · Excellent IT skills with proficiency in M/S Office suite · Written and Oral competence in Irish at B2 level (at least) on the Common European Framework of Reference for Language Learning (enclosed). Applicants, who have not previously satisfied this criterion on recruitment to their post, will be required to complete an Irish assessment. Essential Attributes · Understanding of, and focus on, customer needs with a commitment to continuous development and improvement of services. · Excellent attention to detail and ability to think logically. · Excellent inter-personal skills with a natural ability to empathise and a genuine desire to advise, guide and help all users of the library. Desirable · Experience in an academic/research library environment Salary: €30,446 - €48,156 per year
Office Administrator
Description JJ Rhatigan & Company is one of Ireland’s leading Building Contractors, with operations throughout Ireland and the UK. We are currently recruiting for an Office Administrator based in our Galway Head Office. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a prestigious main contractor and work with like-minded people on award winning multi-million-euro projects. Key duties & responsibilities:
Assistant Civil Defence Officer
QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POST CHARACTER: Each candidate must be of good character. HEALTH: Each candidate must be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. CITIZENSHIP: Candidates must, by the date of any job offer, be: a) A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway; or b) A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or c) A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or d) 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 e) 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 f) 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: Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: (a) possess a good standard of administrative experience including in the use of I.T., (b) possess a good general standard of education, (c) possess a full, clean Class B driving licence, and (d) experience in the supervision and development of staff/volunteers. Experience in Civil Defence or in other volunteer-based emergency organisations is desirable. The ideal candidate will demonstrate: - Knowledge and understanding of the role of Civil Defence. - Good interpersonal and communication skills. - Ability to work on their own initiative as required. - Ability to integrate well with existing Civil Defence Volunteers. - Willingness to work flexible hours as required. - Ability and understanding to follow policy and procedures. - A good working knowledge or demonstrate an ability to acquire a good working knowledge, of the legal, regulatory and governance framework within which Galway County Council operates and adheres to corporate policies, protocols and procedures. Successful candidates must hold a full, un-endorsed Category B Driving Licence and access to their own car. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The duties of the post are to give the Local Authority and a) the local authorities or bodies for which the Chief Executive is Chief Executive and b)to any other local authority or body with which an agreement has been made by the Local Authority, or by any of the authorities or bodies referred to in sub-paragraph (a) of this paragraph, under the general direction and control of the Chief Executive or of such other employee as the Chief Executive may from time to time determine, such appropriate architectural, technical, administrative, executive, supervisory, advisory and ancillary services as may be required by any Local Authority or body hereinbefore mentioned in the exercise and performance of any of its powers, functions and duties and to exercise such powers, functions and duties as may be delegated to him/her by the Chief Executive from time to time including the duty of servicing all committees that may be established by any such local authority or body. The holder of the post will, if required, act for an employee of a higher level. Duties may include but are not limited to the following: - To assist the Civil Defence Officer in the preparation and submission in a timely manner and in consultation with local authority management, of the three-year Civil Defence plan as required under Section 12 of the Civil Defence Act, 2012. - To assist the Civil Defence Officer in co-ordinating the arrangements necessary for the implementation of the Civil Defence plan. - To represent Civil Defence on local emergency planning structures and to promote good relations with key personnel in the Principal Response Agencies where directed to do so by the Civil Defence Officer. - To assist the Civil Defence Officer in providing support to the Principal Response Agencies in emergency and non-emergency situations in accordance with the both the 2015 White Paper on Defence and the Framework for Major Emergency Management. - Where resources permit, to provide support for community, charitable and local authority events, where directed to do so by the Civil Defence Officer. - To implement/comply with policies, circulars and guidelines as set out by the Civil Defence Branch of the Department of Defence in consultation with their Civil Defence Officer. - To liaise with the Civil Defence Branch of the Department of Defence on behalf of the local authority and to attend meetings for that purpose. - To attend training provided by the Department of Defence and the local authority. - To assist the Civil Defence Officer in arranging for the recruitment, organisation and management of Civil Defence volunteers. - To assist the Civil Defence Officer in arranging and ensuring Civil Defence volunteers are appropriately trained including mandatory training, facilitate progression of training for volunteers, including completing an annual training needs analysis. - To follow instructions issued by the Department of Defence in relation to the processing of the annual operational grant and any other grants that are provided. - To follow instructions issued by the local authority/Department of Defence for the purchase, care, maintenance, issue and control of Civil Defence uniforms, vehicles and equipment. - To assist the Civil Defence Officer in maintaining adequate records, including ongoing completion of the Volunteer Register in the manner required and any other reporting requirements as may arise. - To assist the Civil Defence Officer in promoting Civil Defence in the local authority area. - Such other Civil Defence duties appropriate to the office as the Chief Executive of the local authority and/or Department of Defence may assign, including emergency duties and duties in relation to the area of any other local authority. - To participate in corporate activities and responsibilities as appropriate. - To be in compliance with Health and Safety legislative requirements, policies and procedures and safe systems of work. - To deputise for the Civil Defence Officer as necessary. - To undertake any other duties as may be assigned from time to time COMPETENCIES FOR THE POST Key Competencies for the post include the following and candidates will be expected to demonstrate sufficient evidence within their application form of competence under each of these. Please take particular note of these when completing the application form as any short-listing or interview processes will be based on the information provided by the candidates: Understanding the role of the Assistant Civil Defence Officer: • Demonstrates a full understanding of the components of the job. Management, Organisation and Teamwork • Forward plans work activities and schedules. • Supervises the team or work area to achieve corporate objectives. • Works as part of a team to ensure delivery of plans and schedules. • Has a strong team ethic of co-operation and mutual support. Communicating Effectively • Takes initiative and is proactive and communicates effectively with customers and colleagues. • Maintains positive, productive, and beneficial working relationships with colleagues and management. Personal Effectiveness • Takes initiative and is proactive when they see an opportunity to make a contribution. • Manages time and workload effectively. • Maintains a positive, constructive, and enthusiastic attitude to their role. PROBATION Where a person is appointed to Galway County Council, the following provisions shall apply – a) there shall be a period after appointment takes effect, during which such a person shall hold the position on probation; b) such period shall be one year but the Chief Executive may, at his discretion, extend such period; c) such a person shall cease to hold the position at the end of the period of probation, unless during this period the Chief Executive has certified that the service is satisfactory; d) the period at (a) above may be terminated on giving one weeks’ notice as per the Minimum Notice and Terms of Employment Acts; e) there will be assessments during the probationary period. REMUNERATION: Holders of the post will be paid at the appropriate point on the pay scale in accordance with the relevant Department Circular. New entrants to the Local Authority Sector will be appointed to the minimum of the scale. Point 01/10/2023 1 €32,301 2 €34,386 3 €37,345 4 €39,289 5 €40,989 6 €42,633 7 €44,853 8 €46,459 9 €48,089 LSI 1 €49,589 LSI 2 €51,100 WORKING HOURS While the normal working week will constitute 35.17 hours, the successful candidate will be required to work the hours directed by the Chief Executive of Galway County Council, which will include hours outside of the normal working day. Under the direction of the Civil Defence Officer, the successful candidate will be expected to co-ordinate their working hours to coincide with the responsibilities and requirements of the post. ANNUAL LEAVE: 30 Days per annum RESIDENCE: The person holding the office must reside in, or at an address convenient to the Local Authority, as approved by the Chief Executive. GARDA VETTING: Garda vetting will be sought in respect of individuals who come under consideration for appointment. OUTSIDE EMPLOYMENT The position is whole-time and the officer may not engage in private practice or be connected with any outside business which would interfere with the performance of official duties.
Sector Officers
Open competition for appointment as: Sector Officer in the Irish Coast Guard, Department of Transport Background The Irish Coast Guard (IRCG) is a Division within the Irish Maritime Directorate (IMD) of the Department of Transport. The IRCG’s mission is deliver a world class search and rescue, maritime casualty, and pollution response service and their purpose include: • Reducing the loss of life within the Irish Search and Rescue Region and on rivers, lakes, and waterways. • Protecting the quality of the marine environment within the Irish Pollution Responsibility Zone, Harbours, and Maritime Local Authority areas and to preserve property. • Promoting safety standards, and by doing so, prevent, as far as possible, the loss of life at sea and on inland waters and other areas. • Providing an effective emergency response service. The IRCG is one of the four Principal Emergency Services (PES), who along with an Garda Siochana, National Ambulance Service and Fire Service, are a declared blue light emergency service. Further information on the IRCG, it’s Vision and Values can be obtained on its website. The IRCG currently has six vacancies for Sector Officers in their Coast Guard Units & Support (CGU&S) section. Coast Guard Units & Support Section The Coast Guard Units & Support (CGU&S) is a section within the IRCG. It is responsible for the management, resourcing, and training of the volunteer Coast Guard Units (CGUs). There are 44 CGUs divided into six sectors strategically located around the coast and on the inland waters of Ireland. Each of the six sectors is managed by a Coastal Unit Sector Manager (CUSM). All CGUs are staffed, trained, and equipped to provide a mixture of the current four core functions within their communities: • Coastal search capability • Cliff rescue capability • Boat rescue and support capability • Unmanned Aircraft System (drone) search capability CGUs are declared operational by CGU&S to the Operations section of IRCG who then task the units, as required, to respond in line with their unit capabilities. The Role The Sector Officer is a new grade within the IRCG and is equivalent to an Executive Officer in the Civil Service. They will work with assigned CGUs and report to the Coastal Unit Sector Manager (CUSM) of that sector. The role will involve working closely with the volunteer CGUs, Coast Guard and Maritime Administration personnel and other internal/external stakeholders. On the job training will be provided as appropriate. The Sector Officer is required to comply with the organisational values of ‘Pride’ and ‘Respect’ as part of this role. This post also carries a mobility obligation and Sector Officers are required to be available for service at all CGUs within their sector and also to travel to work in other sectors, when required. IRCG road vehicles will be provided for official business use only when the nature of their employment warrants the provision. The Officers driving them will be responsible for their control, cleanliness, and maintenance. Principal Duties and Responsibilities The duties of the post may include some or all of those listed below: • Supporting CGUs by undertaking the following tasks: o Conducting routine inspection of vehicles, buildings, boats, and equipment to a fixed schedule, completing appropriate checklists and administrative duties. o Initiating corrective action against defects, monitoring corrective actions, and maintaining defect records. o Managing CGU equipment, inventory and logistical requirements including associated administrative duties. o Managing local inventories. • Supporting management of the planned maintenance system. This includes recording, monitoring, and reviewing periodic service, maintenance, repair, inspection, and defect reports and compiling periodic reports on same. • Supporting maintenance and repair works undertaken by third party contractors, including associated logistical and administrative support. • Supporting the CUSM by assisting in the following tasks: o Effecting corrective actions to findings identified through audit, inspection, and safety meetings. o Managing and implementing the requirements of the safety management system. o Procuring goods, equipment, and services. o Managing the fixed asset register. o Managing inventory, vehicles, buildings, boats, and equipment including the update of computerised maintenance management system. o Providing general unit management support including logistical support and associated administrative tasks. • Carrying out any other duties relevant to the role that may be assigned to the Sector Officer from time to time. The position is a uniformed grade. The successful candidate will be required to wear their uniform in a presentable manner and to maintain a smart and neat appearance, as determined by Coast Guard Management. Working Environment The work will be divided between office and field. Depending on the needs of the business, a typical week may consist of 4 days travel and 1 day of office-based administrative duties. Please note, a significant amount of travel is required as Sector Officers are obliged to travel to various locations within their sector on a regular basis and on occasion to travel to other sectors as needed. Travel and subsistence payments will apply at central civil service rates. Location of Vacancies For management purposes, the CGUs are divided into six sectors: • East (Office located in Dublin City) (Greenore, Co. Louth to Courtown, Co. Wexford) • Southeast (Various locations in Waterford) (Curracloe, Co. Wexford to Ballycotton, Co. Cork) • South (Office located in Cork City) (Guileen to Goleen, Co. Cork) • Southwest (Office located in Killarney, Kerry) (Castletownbere, Co. Cork to Killaloe, Co. Clare) • West (Office located in Castlebar, Mayo) (Kilkee, Co. Clare to Achill, Co. Mayo) • Northwest (Various locations in Donegal) (Ballyglass, Co. Mayo to Greencastle, Co. Donegal) There are currently six vacancies – one for each sector. A panel will be formed from this competition to fill any further vacancies which may arise in any of the Sectors. Candidates are required to specify on the application form (tick boxes) the Sector in which they are willing to be placed. Candidates can only select a maximum of 2 sectors. The onus is on candidates to select their correct sector choice(s). Changes to these choice(s) will not be permitted after the closing date. No exceptions will be made. PRINCIPAL CONDITIONS OF SERVICE The appointment is subject to the Civil Service Regulation Acts 1956 to 2005, the Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Act 2004, and any other Act for the time being in force relating to the Civil Service. Pay Personal Pension Contribution (PPC) Pay Scale 1st January 2024 is EO equivalent and is as follows: €35,687 €37,589 €38,663 €40,759 €42,638 €44,455 €46,266 €48,039 €49,830 €51,581 €53,440 €54,685 €56,461 (LSI1) €58,251(LSI2) The PPC pay rate applies when the individual is required to pay a Personal Pension Contribution (otherwise known as a main scheme contribution) in accordance with the rules of their main/personal superannuation scheme. This is different to a contribution in respect of membership of a Spouses’ and Children’s scheme, or the Additional Superannuation Contributions (ASC). A different rate will apply where the appointee is not required to make a Personal Pension Contribution. Long service increments may be payable after 3(LSI1) and 6(LSI2) years satisfactory service at the maximum of the scale. Important Note Entry will be at the minimum of the scale and the rate of remuneration will not be subject to negotiation and may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. Different terms and conditions may apply if you are a currently serving civil or public servant. Subject to satisfactory performance increments may be payable in line will current Government Policy. Payment will be made fortnightly in arrears by Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) into a bankaccount of your choice. Payment cannot be made until a bank account number and bank sort code has been supplied on appointment and statutory deductions from salary will be made as appropriate. You will agree that any overpayment of salary, allowances, or expenses will be repaid by you in accordance with Circular 07/2018: Recovery of Salary, Allowances, and Expenses Overpayments made to Staff Members/Former Staff Members/Pensioners. Annual Leave The appointee will be entitled to 23 days annual leave a year rising to 24 days a year after 5 years’ service, 25 days after 10 years’ service, 26 days after 12 years’ service and 27 days after 14 years’ service. This leave is exclusive of public holidays. Hours of Attendance Hours of attendance will be fixed from time to time but will amount to not less than 41 hours and 15 minutes gross and 35 hours net per week. Extra attendance will be compensated as set out in the requirements of Circular 14/2014. Location The officer’s headquarters will be within their sector or as may be designated from time to time by the Head of the Department. When absent from home and headquarters on duty the appointee will be paid travel expenses subject to standard Civil Service practices. Closing date Your application must be submitted on the Publicjobs website not later than 3pm on Thursday, 9th May 2024. IMPORTANT NOTE The above represents the principal conditions of service and is not intended to be the comprehensive list of all terms and conditions of employment which will be set out in the employment contract to be agreed with the successful candidate(s).
Respiratory Medical Registrar, July Intake
Portiuncula University Hospital comprises of 194 beds which includes plans for a new 50 bed ward block opening in August 2024. Portiuncula University Hospital provides 24/7 acute surgery, acute medicine, critical care, paediatrics, obstetrics and gynaecology along with a 24/7 Emergency Department which had 30,283 attendances in 2023. The hospital serves the catchment areas of East Galway, Westmeath, North Tipperary, Roscommon and Offaly and has a natural referral pathway to the Midlands. Ballinasloe is the largest town in County Galway. The town has excellent junior and secondary schools and is close to the University of Galway and the Technology University of Shannon in Athlone. The town is served by public transport to the major centres. The area offers an abundance of sports, leisure and entertainment facilities. The town offers easy access to major regional centres of Galway City. Education & Training: Portiuncula University Hospital is a recognised site for training of undergraduate medical students from University of Galway and graduate entry medical students from University of Limerick. We are an accredited site for intern training for the West North West Intern Training program. We offer Basic Specialist Training in General Medicine to Senior House Officers on the RCPI training program and also an approved site with the ICGP West training scheme for GP training. We have international trainees on the CPSP program through RCPI and we also have Basic and Higher Specialist trainees in Surgery, Paediatrics and Obstetrics and Gynaecology. There is formal structured weekly teaching for all medical staff in general internal medicine topics, MRCP teaching and exam preparation, advanced clinical skills training and inter professional simulation based education in the care of the deteriorating patient on a monthly basis.
