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JOB ADVERTISEMENT APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION: Clerical 5 – Data Protection Administrator (Dublin Service) PERMANENT PART TIME CONTRACT (28 Hours per Week) CENTRAL MANAGEMENT, ST VINCENT’S CENTRE, NAVAN ROAD, DUBLIN Salary: €51,206- €61,253*(*LSI) *Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience and pro-rated for hours of work. Ref: 80863 We are seeking an experienced, dynamic and results orientated Data Protection Administrator to join our service. This role would suit an enthusiastic person with a positive can-do attitude. The primary purpose of the role is to provide high quality administrative support for the Data Protection function as required in line with the Core Values of AVISTA. The successful candidate will be working with the Data Protection Officer to support the implementation of AVISTA’s data protection implementation plan to ensure compliance of data management practices under the relevant legislation. This role will also include duties under the Freedom of Information Act and will be involved in a wide range of administrative duties associated with a busy and dynamic office. Interested applicants must possess the following: · Minimum of 3 years administration experience in the public sector or similar organisation. · Excellent administration/clerical skills, including minute taking/ transcription and diary management. · Competent and confident IT skills - Word, Excel, Power Point, E-mail, SharePoint and data gathering. Informal enquiries to Marie Grimes McGrath, Data Protection Officer 086 8189201 Closing date for receipt of applications Tuesday 23rd June 2025 Interview Date – Week commencing 14th July 2025 A panel may be formed from which current and future positions may be filled across Avista Dublin Service. Avista reserves the right to close the competition early should a substantial number of applications be received. Avista is an equal opportunities employer.
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Avista is a dynamic disability service providing clinical supports and residential services to children with complex disability needs and their families. We have 3 network teams in Blanchardstown, Blakestown & Cabra. You will be joining dynamic, family centred, interdisciplinary teams with excellent access to supervision and support from team. The successful candidates will required to work as part of an Interdisciplinary Team that provide services to 0-18 year old children and young persons with complex needs. The candidates will work in partnership with families within a family centred model. JOB ADVERTISEMENT APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION: Clinical Nurse Specialist Child and Adolescent Mental Health of Intellectual Disability (CNS CAMHS-ID) CHILDREN’S SERVICES, DUBLIN. PERMANENT FULL-TIME CONTRACT (37.5 Hours Per Week) OR PERMANENT PART-TIME CONTRACT (18.75 Hours Per Week) Salary: €59,661 -€75,389* (lsi) *Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience and pro-rated for hours of work. Ref: 80838 This is an exciting opportunity to join our CAMHS- ID team supporting children and young people up to 18 years of age with mental health needs and a moderate to profound Intellectual disability. Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates. Essential: · Be a registered Nurse on the active Register of Nurses and Midwives held by NMBI. · Be registered in the Intellectual Disability Division of the Register of NMBI. · Have a level 9 post-registration QQI national qualifications relevant to the specialist area (Child and Adolescent Mental Health of Intellectual Disability) prior to application. · Have a minimum of 1 years’ post registration full time experience or an aggregate of 1 years’ full-time experience in the RNID division of the register. · Have a minimum of 1 years’ experience or an aggregate of 1 years’ full-time experience in the specialist area(Child and Adolescent Mental Health of Intellectual Disability). · Full clean driving licence and use of own car. · Be knowledgeable of Specialist Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services for Children with Intellectual Disability (CAMHS-ID) National Model of Service, CAMHS Operational Guidelines 2019, The Health Act 2007,HIQA regulations and Sharing the Vision-A Mental health Policy for Everyone 2020. · Have excellent communication, interpersonal, teamwork and effective caseload management skills. · Possess good planning, organisation and effective time management skills together with the ability to work on their own initiative. **Applicants should possess Level 2 behavioural competencies of Avista competency framework; this can be found on the last page of the Job Description Why work with us? Excellent Career Progression Opportunities. Supportive and innovative working environment. Comprehensive Pension Scheme. Generous annual leave entitlement. Free onsite car parking. Paid Maternity Leave & Sick Pay scheme. Bike to work Scheme. Tax Saver Travel Scheme. Please submit a Cover letter and CV as application via our website careers section at: https://www.rezoomo.com/company/avista/ Informal enquiries to Lisa Lavelle, Director of Nursing ,Tel; 081 824 5484 Closing date for receipt of applications 23rdJune 2025. A panel may be formed from which future vacancies. Avista reserves the right to close the completion early should a sufficient number of applications be received. Avista is an equal opportunities employer.
Finance Business Partner/ Management Accountant
Role Purpose · Responsible for the delivery of accurate, timely management accounts for the Blackrock Hospital group. · Partner with business management to ensure effective delivery of objectives through the provision of quality financial analysis and decision support. Qualifications · Qualified accountant, 1+ year PQE Key Responsibilities 1. Key Areas of Responsibility · Prepare, analyse, interpret and deliver timely, accurate financial and activity information to the executive team including flash revenue on day one and management accounts for the group to strict reporting deadlines · Proactively work with business-unit managers, as a finance business partner, to maintain the integrity and accuracy of transactions in the general ledger, in accordance with relevant legislation and internal accounting policies · Assist the statutory reporting team with the provision of information to enable the preparation of annual statutory financial statements in accordance with recognised accounting standards and relevant legislation. · Reconciliation and management of month end reconciliations including month end journal processing. · Engage with business-unit managers to understand and deliver information requirements, including cost analytics and variance analysis · Work with executives and unit managers to identify new business and investment opportunities and provide detailed financial analysis of those proposals using various assessment measures · Work with business-unit managers to improve and maintain the accuracy of service costs within all relevant information systems · Contribute to the budget and forecasting processes by engaging with business-unit managers to understand service delivery plans and resources required to deliver these · Collaborate with business-unit managers to review and approve expenditure requisitions in line with budget · Analyse, validate, interpret and deliver payroll information, including headcount, agency costs and nurse patient ratios, to the executive team and unit managers to facilitate decision making · Show commitment to the adoption of best practice and proactively seek opportunities to improve the finance function. · Contribute to a wide variety of ad-hoc accounting assignments, projects and initiatives as required, including the adoption of digital processes · Build strong relationships and work collaboratively with all other finance team members, towards improving the finance function. · Engage with the finance team on continuous improvement and commit to the adoption of best practice while seeking out opportunities to improve the finance systems and processes. · Undertake various ad hoc reporting or accounting assignments as required by Finance Management. 2. Communication Skills · Engage, collaborate and communicate appropriately with finance colleagues and other members of the health care teams to ensure a quality service is provided to all while constantly striving for excellence in patient/customer care. · Communicate in a manner that avoids antagonism, reduces conflict and prevents undue anxiety. · Recognise limitations and seek assistance where necessary. · Attend and contribute to appropriate meetings. · Accept constructive advice when appropriate. · Report all incidents immediately, which may adversely affect a patient, colleague or the Blackrock Clinic. 3. General Expectations · Support the philosophy, objectives and goals of Blackrock Clinic. · Observe the appropriate lines of authority. · Maintain strict confidentiality regarding all patients and the activities of Blackrock Clinic. · Demonstrate flexibility by assisting in all areas of the hospital/clinic as required. · Observe annual leave policy with due consideration for strict reporting deadlines and the timing of other key deliverables. · Participate in developing and providing quality care within Blackrock Clinic. · Assist in orientation of new personnel. · Continue to develop personal knowledge, attend internal training as required and seeks outside educational opportunities. · Present a professional appearance and conform to the dress, hygiene and infection control policies of the Clinic. · Is always punctual on duty. · Flexible attitude to changing work practises Why work at the Blackrock Clinic? At the Blackrock Clinic, we are passionate about our people and believe in their development and growth. As a member of the team you can benefit from: • Competitive salary • Onsite parking • Pension • Annual bonus* • Discounted café • Sports and Social club • Employee Assistance Programme • Discounted onsite pharmacy CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Clinical Nurse Manager
Role Purpose · The Clinical Nurse Manager 2, in collaboration with colleagues, is responsible for the provision of quality service in line with the standards of Emergency Department nursing practice. As a key member of the senior management team, the CNM2 will demonstrate managerial and leadership skills and facilitate effective communication with colleagues in the hospital. The position requires a strategic approach to the development of services and structures, embracing continuous quality improvement and the management of changes necessary to achieve organisational objectives. · You must practice within the Codes of Practice, Rules and Guidelines set out by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland and comply with the policies and procedures of Blackrock Clinic. · Your primary function is to lead the Emergency Department within Blackrock Clinic. The Nurse Manager will manage, plan, organise and co-ordinate all services relating to both direct and indirect care. The Nurse Manager will communicate with medical consultants, paramedical and appropriate senior administrative staff in your Unit and throughout the hospital. QUALIFICATIONS · Be a member of the active register of The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland · Have at least five years post registration experience of which, two must be recent experience in Accident & Emergency nursing. · Have a post graduate qualification in Emergency Nursing not less than Level 7 on the NFQ framework. · Have a qualification in Management and/or management experience relevant to the post · Evidence of personal professional development. Essential skills/competencies · Organisational and professional knowledge. · Communication, influencing and negotiation skills · Planning and organization of activities & resources · Building and leading a team · Promotion of evidence-based decision-making · Evidence of setting & monitoring performance standards · Leading on Clinical Practise & Service initiative, innovation & quality · Empowering/enabling leadership style · Resilience & composure · Integrity & ethical stance · Sustained Personal commitment · Proactive approach to planning · Effective co-ordinator of resources Key Responsibilities 1. Professional Assume responsibility for quality patient care delivery on a twenty-four-hour basis by: · Providing a high level of professional and clinical leadership. · Manage patient care to ensure the highest professional standards using evidence –based approach to ensure clinical effectiveness and efficiency. · Monitor the quality-of-service delivery and provide professional advice and guidance. · Ensure all documentation is complete and appropriate information is given to patients. · Evaluate and develop, lead and manage the implementation of best practice policy and procedures. · Provide appropriate reports to Director of Nursing and others as required. · Monitor complaints and work with quality and risk manager. · Participate in quality improvement initiatives to improve patient satisfaction. · Ensuring the department is up to date with JCI and HIQA Standards and requirements · Provide monthly feedback to Senior Management Team in relation to Emergency Department Performance/Key Performance Indicators. 2. Managerial Provide leadership and direction to nursing personnel and others under your control by: · Scheduling unit personnel in a manner that promotes optimal use of staff, taking into account annual leave, sickness, absences etc. · Allocating nursing and support staff in an appropriate manner to meet the workload and ensuring continuity of care whilst operating within allocated resources. · Make decisions in a timely manner in a pressurised and time constrained environment in accordance with the Key Performance Indicators of the Emergency Medicine Programme. · Implement a Systematic method for the assessment of individual patient’s needs and ensure proper documentation of same. · Act as a role model at all times and support and monitor clinical staff in performing patient assessment of the patient, the interpretation of data and the integration of knowledge · Support clinical nursing staff in the use of validated assessment tools e.g. Triage, Early Warning Scoring System (EWS), Glasgow Coma Score, Pain assessment tools, Medication protocols etc. · Liaise with Patient Flow Department regarding admission & discharge of patients. · Participating in the recruitment and selection of personnel, appropriate to the needs of the department. · Managing human resources and productivity through a planned performance review programme by setting annual goals and objectives with staff within the unit. · Ensuring that personnel management is in line with hospital policies in the human resources manual. · Monitoring absence and ensure proper procedures are adhered to. · Ensuring Time Management Systems/ Rostering System is kept up to date. · Ensure all staff have annual appraisal. · Ensure staff attend all mandatory training-CPR, Customer Care, Manual handling, Fire. · Promote and nurturing a high level of staff morale, by promoting team spirit and job satisfaction among nursing staff and other staff in the unit · Maintaining flexible schedules to be available to staff on all shifts. · Provide support and supportive supervision to front line staff where appropriate. · Set annual goals and objectives with staff. 3. Educational and Self Development Responsibilities · Provide for the professional growth and development of nursing staff by: · The assessment and identification of training and development needs for nursing staff within the unit by setting objectives for learning and contribution to the development of training programmes where appropriate. · Identify teaching and learning opportunities within the unit. · Ensure that student nurse educational requirements are met. · Supervise and assess students undertaking adaption or work experience to foster a learning environment · Assume responsibility for identifying own educational needs and upgrade deficient areas through independent study, seminar attendance or requesting staff development programmes. · Succession planning · Evaluate own nursing practice and instruction of others and the effect these have on the quality of patient care. 4. Management of the Unit Maintain an environment that encourages quality patient care and staff satisfaction by: · Exercising leadership by personal example. · Delegating professional duties to staff recognising the professional competency of individuals. · Working as part of the senior nursing team. · Collaborating with hospital personnel and other healthcare providers in planning care and making appropriate referrals. · Making recommendations relative to improving patient care and staff requirement to the appropriate administrative personnel. · Supporting/ developing and interpreting clinical policies and procedures. · Ensuring all relevant information is passed to staff within the unit. · Organising regular unit meetings and team briefings with the staff · Providing a safe, clean, comfortable and secure environment for patients, staff and visitors. · Maintaining effective communication networks within the unit and departments throughout the hospital. · Serving on committees within the hospital as appropriate. Why work at the Blackrock Clinic? At the Blackrock Clinic, we are passionate about our people and believe in their development and growth. As a member of the team you can benefit from: • Competitive salary • Onsite parking • Pension • Annual bonus* • Discounted café • Sports and Social club • Employee Assistance Programme • Discounted onsite pharmacy CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Quality Co-Ordinator
J ob Purpose The role is responsible for the promotion and continuity of quality improvement and patient safety. As a key member of the quality team, the Quality Co-Ordinator is responsible for the monitor, track and report on progress in relation to the quality improvement programme and all matters relating to this programme, and will promote patient safety and compliance with JCI Accreditation Standards. The position requires a strategic approach to assist in leading the JCI Accreditation process within a fast pace working environment and also educate and support all staff on issues relating to quality improvement. In order to achieve defined outcomes, the Quality Co-ordinator engenders commitment, encourages cultural changes, disseminates information, and provides support for behavioural safety process changes. Job Background/Context The Hermitage Clinic is a private hospital providing a full range of medical and surgical care across a broad spectrum of specialities. Key Responsibilities Operations Essential Criteria Knowledge/Experience · Relevant third level and/or professional qualification in a health or quality related field. · 2 – 3 years in a clinical or relevant administrative post. Skills/ Competencies · Excellent communications skills including written, oral & presentation. · Ability to influence and motivate a range of stakeholders to deliver continuous improvement in services · Excellent team-working skills and interpersonal skills. · Ability to manage workload and prioritise effectively. · Patient Centred · Exceptional planning and organisational skills · Self-confident, energetic and persuasive. · Have a focus on delivery and problem solving. · Be able to act on own initiative. · IT skills · Detailed reporting skills · Commitment to Quality · Change Management · Risk Management · Project Management Desireable Skills Knowledge/ Experience · Qualification in Quality Management would be an advantage · Experience in healthcare quality improvement programmes. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Customer Service Representative
About Us: Stericycle is a U.S. based business-to-business services company and leading provider of compliance-based solutions that protects people and brands, promotes health and well-being, and safeguards the environment. Since our founding over 30 years ago, we have grown from a small start-up in medical waste management into a leader across a range of increasingly complex and highly regulated arenas, serving healthcare organizations and commercial businesses of every size. Every day, we help our customers solve complex challenges by safely managing materials that could otherwise spread disease, contaminate the environment, or compromise one’s identity. Join us on our mission to protect health and well-being in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. Position Purpose: As part of a busy transport team, our Customer Service Representatives (Class C drivers) are responsible for the collection, destruction, movement and unloading of confidential waste paper and electronic storage devices on behalf of various customers within the professional, financial and retail industries. Key Job Activities: Working a 40-hour week over 4 days and acting as a key point of customer contact, you will also be expected to reconcile/complete all relevant documentation and issue a certificate of destruction via a hand-held terminal. Remove the console bags from each console and tie them tightly so no paper escapes while transferring to the truck. Ensure that no material is left in the console. Replace the console bag with an empty bag and lock the console. Take material directly to the shredder truck and proceed to shred. Make sure the truck gates are secure so that none of the contents escape from the truck during the shred. Immediately upon completion of the shredding locate the client's for signature. Give and explain certificate of destruction to client. Record time shred was completed. Education: Junior and Leaving Certificates. Experience (EMEAA): Relevant driving experience and a Class C licence, along with a full driver CPC card. The ability to undertake heavy lifting and physically demanding work, involving the safe movement of large wheeled trolleys on and off vehicles. Excellent customer service skills and plenty of flexibility around working hours. Ability to read and understand client information sheets. Ability to write clear messages on daily reporting sheets. Certifications and/or Licenses: Benefits: Stericycle offers you: And more…
Supported Living Assistant Support Worker
Job Summary Nua Healthcare Services (Nua) is one of Ireland’s leading Private Healthcare Providers, specialising in Residential and Supported Living Services, to both Children and Adults with a range of complex support needs. Benefits of joining Nua Healthcare! CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Social Care Worker & Assistant Support Worker
Job Summary Nua Healthcare Services (Nua) is one of Ireland’s leading Private Healthcare Providers, specialising in Residential and Supported Living Services, to both Children and Adults with a range of complex support needs. Benefits of joining Nua Healthcare! CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Executive Officer
About the Office of the Planning Regulator The Office of the Planning Regulator (OPR) is an independent oversight body that was established by Government to oversee the functioning and policy consistency of Ireland’s planning process to ensure quality outcomes in relation to proper planning and sustainable development. Functions of the OPR The Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended, established the legal basis for the OPR and outlines its role and functions, which include the following: • assessment of local authority county/city development plans and local area plans, and regional assembly regional spatial and economic strategies to ensure consistency with relevant regional or national policies; • reviews of the systems and procedures used by any planning authority, including An Bord Pleanála, in the performance of their planning functions; and • research, training and education programmes that support the progressive development of Ireland’s planning process. Following the recent enactment of the Planning and Development Act 2024, the OPR’s statutory functions will be further expanded upon commencement of the relevant sections of the Act. The OPR currently has 3 vacant Executive Officer (EO) positions, one within the Plans Evaluation Team and two within the Reviews and Examinations Team. The successful candidates will be placed on the team which the OPR deems best suitable to their skills. Responsibilities The EO position is an administrative position within the OPR. The successful candidates will report to a Higher Executive Officer (HEO) within their team and will play a key role in supporting all areas of the Team’s work. Some of the key responsibilities of the EO of the Reviews and Examinations Team will include: • Effective and efficient complaint handling within a statutorily defined context; • Assisting in reviews of local authorities’ planning functions; • Ability to respond in an effective and timely manner to a variety of correspondence received; • Working with multiple systems, including cloud-based systems, such as the OPR Case Management System; • Creating and maintaining accurate management information; • Customer focus and effective liaison with external stakeholders; • Providing high quality administrative support across the Team’s functions; • Liaising with other OPR teams and / or external parties to achieve effective resolution of complaints received; and • Undertaking such tasks and duties as may be assigned appropriate to the grade. Some of the key responsibilities of the Executive Officer of the Plans Evaluation Team will include: • Detailed review of statutory submissions to ensure content is accurate, written to a high standard and in line with OPR style guidelines; • Ability to manage multiple cases and balance competing timeframes to ensure submissions are made within statutory deadlines; • Responsible for providing administrative support for judicial reviews; • Working with multiple systems, including cloud-based systems such as MS Planner/Project; • Administrative support for processing Freedom of Information and Access to Information on Environment requests; and • Undertaking such tasks and duties as may be assigned appropriate to the grade. Who we are looking for We are seeking experienced administrators who are customer/stakeholder focussed with excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience of case-handling / project work. The ideal candidate will be innovative and dynamic, demonstrating the ability to adapt to rapidly changing requirements or circumstances, with a proven track record in working to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment, maintaining high quality output and strong attention to detail. Skills • Self-motivated, energetic and able to offer suggestions for continuous improvement; • Organised, methodical, with strong time management skills; • Ability to interact positively with team members, external stakeholders and the public; • Agile and adaptable to changing environments; and • Positive and ‘can-do’ attitude to new tasks or new areas of responsibility. Essential criteria Candidates must, on or before 16 June 2025, demonstrate: • Experience in stakeholder engagement, specifically in a legal, compliance and/or regulatory capacity, including experience working in customer service or in providing information to the public and/or other stakeholders; • Ability to effectively manage case work / project delivery; • Familiarity with the local government sector / planning system; • Experience interpretating legislation and applying to work practices; • Strong attention to detail and ability to work to competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment; • Proactive approach and initiative in carrying out work tasks; • Ability to generate, analyse and present accurate metrics and other management information; • Proven ability to build productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders; including the public/legal advisors/ government officials; • Excellent written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels both orally and through written communications; • Experience in the area of Data Protection and/or Freedom of Information and/or Access to Information on the Environment; • Ability to contribute to continuous improvements of work practices within the team; • Flexible working style to adapt to evolving legislative landscape and ability to manage core work with multiple projects; • Interest in the planning system and committed to the concept of public service. Desirable qualities • Experience working in complaints / compliance / legal / regulatory team or similar; • Third level qualification in the area of planning and/or public management/administration and/or legal studies; • Experience working in planning / local government; • Previous staff management experience; • Ability to interact using Irish language. Location of the post The post will be located at the OPR offices at Park House, Dublin 7. Employer of Choice As an Employer of Choice the Civil Service has many flexible and family friendly policies e.g. Worksharing, Shorter Working Year, Remote Working (operated on a ‘blended’ basis) etc. All elective policies can be applied for in accordance with the relevant statutory provisions and are subject to the business needs of the organisation. Principal Conditions of Service The appointment is to a permanent post in the Civil Service and is subject to the Civil Service Regulations 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. Salary Scale The salary scale for the position (rates effective from 01 March 2025) is as follows. Executive Officer - (PPC) €37,544 - €39,465 - €40,550 - €42,667 - €44,564 - €46,400 - €48,229 - €50,019 - €51,848 - €53,670 - €55,604 - €56,900 - €58,748(LSI1) - €60,610(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 with current Government Policy. 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. Tenure and Probation The appointment is to a permanent position on a probationary contract in the Civil Service. The probationary contract will be for a period of one year from the date specified on the contract. During the period of your probationary contract, your performance will be subject to review by your supervisor(s) to determine whether you: (i) Have performed in a satisfactory manner, (ii) Have been satisfactory in general conduct, and (iii) Are suitable from the point of view of health with particular regard to sick leave. Prior to the completion of the probationary contract a decision will be made as to whether or not you will be retained pursuant to Section 5A(2) Civil Service Regulation Acts 1956 – 2005. This decision will be based on your performance assessed against the criteria set out in (i) to (iii) above. The details of the probationary process will be explained to you by the Office of the Planning Regulator and you will be given a copy of the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform’s guidelines on probation. Notwithstanding the preceding paragraphs in this section, the probationary contract may be terminated at any time prior to the expiry of the term of the contract by either side in accordance with the Minimum Notice and Terms of Employment Acts, 1973 to 2005. In the following circumstances your contract may be extended and your probation period suspended. • The probationary period stands suspended when an employee is absent due to Maternity or Adoptive Leave. • In relation to an employee absent on Parental Leave or Carers Leave, the employer may require probation to be suspended if the absence is not considered to be consistent with the continuation of the probation and • Any other statutory provision providing that probation shall - (i) stand suspended during an employee’s absence from work, and (ii) be completed by the employee on the employees return from work after such absence. Where probation is suspended the employer should notify the employee of the circumstances relating to the suspension. The appointee will serve a one-year probationary period. If an appointee who fails to satisfy the conditions of probation has been a serving civil servant immediately prior to their appointment from this competition, the issue of reversion will normally arise. In the event of reversion, an officer will return to a vacancy in their former grade in their former Department. Hours of attendance Hours of attendance will be fixed from time to time but will amount to not less than 41 hours 15 minutes gross per week (35 hours net per week). Where extra attendance is necessary, overtime payments, or time off in lieu, will be allowed in accordance with the Civil Service overtime regulations. Unfair Dismissals Acts 1977-2015 The Unfair Dismissals Acts 1977–2015 will not apply to the termination of this employment by reason only of the expiry of this probationary contract without it being renewed. The Organisation of Working Time Act The terms of the Organisation of Working Time Act 1997 will apply, where appropriate, to this employment. Annual Leave In addition to the usual public holidays, annual leave for this position is 23 days rising to 24 after 5 years’ service, 25 days after 10 years’ service, 26 days after 12 years’ service and 27 after 14 years’ service. Sick Leave Pay during properly certified sick absence, provided there is no evidence of permanent disability for service, will apply on a pro-rata basis, in accordance with the provisions of the sick leave circulars. An officer who will be paying Class A rate of PRSI will be required to sign a mandate authorising the Department of Social Protection to pay any benefits due under the Social Welfare Acts directly to the employing organisation. Payment during illness will be subject to the officer making the necessary claims for social insurance benefit to the Department of Social Protection Superannuation and Retirement The appointee will be offered the appropriate superannuation terms and conditions as prevailing in the Public Service at the time of being offered an appointment. In general, an appointee who has never worked in the Public Service will be offered appointment based on membership of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme (‘Single Scheme’). Full details of the Scheme are at: www.singlepensionscheme.gov.ie Where the appointee has worked in a pensionable (non-Single Scheme terms) public service job in the 26 weeks prior to appointment or is currently on a career break or special leave with/without pay different terms may apply. The pension entitlement of such appointees will be established in the context of their public service employment history. The key provisions attaching to membership of the Single Scheme are as follows: • career average earnings are used to calculate benefits (a pension and lump sum amount accrue each year and are up-rated annually by reference to CPI); • pensionable age - The minimum age at which pension is payable is the same as the age of eligibility for the State Pension, currently 66; • retirement age - Scheme members must retire at the age of 70; • post-retirement pension increases are linked to CPI. Pension Abatement This may have pension implications for any person appointed to this position who is currently in receipt of a Civil or Public Service Pension or has a Preserved Civil or Public Service Pension which will come into payment during his/her employment in this position. • If the appointee has previously been employed in the Civil or Public Service and is in receipt of a pension from the Civil or Public Service or where a Civil/Public Service pension comes into paymentduring his/her re-employment that pension will be subject to abatement in accordance with Section 52 of the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012. Please Note: In applying for this position you are acknowledging that you understand that the abatement provisions, where relevant, will apply. It is not envisaged that the employing Department/Office will support an application for an abatement waiver in respect of appointments to this position. • However, if the appointee was previously employed in the Civil or Public Service and awarded a pension under voluntary early retirement arrangements (other than the Incentivised Scheme of Early Retirement (ISER), the Department of Health Circular 7/2010 VER/VRS or the Department of Environment, Community & Local Government Circular letter LG(P) 06/2013, any of which renders a person ineligible for the competition) the entitlement to that pension will cease with effect from the date of reappointment. Special arrangements may, however be made for the reckoning of previous service given by the appointee for the purpose of any future superannuation award for which the appointee may be eligible.
Administrator
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