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Overview of role: UPMC are recruiting an Access to Care Claims Submission Specialist on a 11 month fixed term contract. This position is based full-time in our UPMC Cleaboy Office, Waterford. The Access to Care Claims Submission Specialist will be part of an integrated team across our UPMC healthcare services. The Access to Care team is responsible for the efficient processing of administrative support services throughout our facilities. The successful candidate will be expected to operate with agility and diligence to ensure the success of the Access to Care team in the furtherance of our mission of bringing life changing medicine to all the patients and communities for whom we are privileged to serve. We are looking for a detail-oriented candidate with a minimum of 1 year administrative experience. The candidate will be a team-player who is adaptable, responsive and learning-minded in a fast paced environment. They will be organised in their approach and competent in the use of technology to facilitate a collaborative and effective way of working. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: The Claims Submission Specialist duties include but are not limited to: Action all private and public claims and process efficiently. Management of unbilled claims and working with our business partners to ensure accurate and timely submission of claims. Resolution of queries with both internal and external business partners Support the claims submission team with on-going projects Managing patient enquiries relating to claims submission Develop an understanding of private health insurance and insurance verification Ensure effective communication to all our stakeholders including patients and staff Provide wide-ranging administrative support to enable the smooth running of our services Qualifications & Experience: 12 months experience in a similar role Business/Secretarial Qualification Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office Experience of healthcare systems including iPims desirable Salary: €30,500.00 - €43,273.00 per annum based on a full-time permanent contract (39 hours per week) This job description is intended to be an outline of the areas of responsibility. As UPMC and the post holder develop, this job description may be subject to review in light of the changing needs of the business. Equal Opportunity Statement and Benefits UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. At UPMC we provide a total rewards program that is not only market competitive, but fair and provides growth opportunities for all our colleagues. Benefits – Fully paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents. Competitive Pension Plan, company funded Death in Service Benefit x 3 times. Critical Illness cover for all employees up to the age of 66. Performance and Recognition – Rewards for performance that supports the goals and mission of UPMC through our annual ACES programme. Work-Life Balance – Enhanced annual leave up to a maximum of 27 days. Flexible working opportunities to support you to work around external family commitments. Development and Career Opportunities – Opportunities for each employee to reach their career goals through continued learning and/or advancement. About UPMC UPMC is a renowned multinational academic medical centre committed to delivering people-focused care that’s close to home. Headquartered in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC shapes the future of health through clinical and technological innovation, research and education. UPMC expands its expertise globally, bringing world-class care across continents through its UPMC International division — an owned and operated network of hospitals and ambulatory care centres in Italy, Ireland and Croatia. UPMC International brings new access to the signature specialty services of UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre, UPMC Sports Medicine and others to more people in more places around the world. In Ireland UPMC has provided high-quality healthcare in the South East since 2006. UPMC’s operations in Ireland now include UPMC Whitfield Hospital in Waterford, UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic in Dublin, UPMC Kildare Hospital in Clane, and UPMC Aut Even Hospital in Kilkenny. Outpatient care is available at the UPMC Carlow Outreach Centre, UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre radiotherapy locations in Waterford and Cork, UPMC The 4th Practice in Mallow, and across UPMC Sports Medicine Clinics in Dublin, Waterford, Limerick, Tipperary, Cork, and Mayo. UPMC has also established a nationwide Concussion Network. UPMC's Global Technology Operation Centre is based in Kilkenny.
Hospital Porter
Broadline Group are hiring experienced Hospital Porters throughout the Dublin City Centre region Eligibility Criteria:
Summer Student Scheme 2026
Description All candidates for the Summer Student Scheme 2026 must be a minimum of 18 years of age on the closing date i.e. 30th April, 2026. Shortlisting and Recruitment:- The local authority may decide, by reason of the number of persons seeking admission to a competition, to carry out a shortlisting procedure. The local authority may, at its discretion, decide that such shortlisting will be based on the year of study of applicants, with a priority accorded to students who are in a PLC programme or have just completed a first-year programme in the academic year 2025/2026. Shortlisting may also be necessary to fulfil a particular set of skills requested by certain departments. The shortlisted applicants may then be called for interview having regard to the likely number of vacancies to be filled. Duration and Rates of Pay: Summer Student Placements are for a period of 6 weeks and will be in three blocks: Block A: Start date 1st June 2026. End date 10th July 2026. Block B: Start date 29th June 2026. End date 7th August 2026 (library placements only) Block C: Start date 13th July 2026. End Date 21st August 2026. You must be available to start on your allotted start date. You are required to work a 35 hour week. Start and finish times, breaks and lunchtimes are determined by the supervisors to the area in which you are assigned. Some roles are office based while others are outdoor roles. Rate of pay will be in line with the maximum rate of National Minimum Wage Order 2026, i.e. E14.15 Assignments:- All assignments are at the sole discretion of the Council. Portlaoise/Portarlington Municipal Districts (Outdoor) Various outdoor duties – · Environmental enhancement works including Litter Picking, Weeding, Maintenance of Flower Beds and Flower Displays etc. within MD area. Please note hours of work may vary but generally from 8am to 4.30pm. Relevant Courses: Horticulture Forestry, Landscape Design & Management, Agricultural Science, Environmental Science or similar. Library Services Duties as assigned by Senior Executive Librarian. May include administration duties or assistance at various events held during summer months. Relevant Courses: Humanities, Early Childhood Education, Teaching, Drama, English, Digital Skills. Please note that successful applicants can be assigned to any library in the county and may be required to work evenings and Saturdays. Sports & Leisure Duties assigned would include supporting department in delivery of various programmes during the busy summer period. Relevant Courses: Health & Sports Science, Sport & Recreation Management, Physical Education or Coaching or similar Planning/Town Regeneration Various admin duties supporting Planning Technical, Regeneration and Administrative teams. Relevant Courses: Planning, Computer Science, Administration, among others. Finance Various admin duties supporting motor tax, accounts payable, loans, rates sections during holiday period. Relevant Courses: Accountancy, I.T., Business, Administration or similar MyPay Payroll & Superannuation Shared Services Centre Duties assigned would include supporting department sections and our IT contractor in IT hardware and software configuration, testing and setting up of software systems and solutions, troubleshooting connectivity and access, user access maintenance. Relevant Courses: Information Technology, Computer Technician, Computer Systems & Networks, or similar. Tourism Various admin duties supporting seasonal demands of section. Relevant Courses: Tourism, Marketing or similar. Information Technology Duties assigned would include hardware deliveries and installation, helpdesk queries, software upgrades, basic printer maintenance. Relevant Courses: Computer Science, Cyber Security, Information Systems and Information Technology, Website development or similar. Housing General administration of rents and property management and other duties. Relevant Courses: Business, Administration, Social Work, Social Studies or similar. Climate, Community& Environment Departments · Landfill and Civic Amenity placement · Wastewater misconnections project in Kilminchy · General admin and prep for Climate Action events · Burial Grounds Plotbox admin project Relevant Courses: Science, Ecology, Environmental Studies, Climate Change or similar Where possible, successful applicants will be assigned to work locations near their home address, however, if this is not possible, you must have access to transport to travel to your assigned work location. CLOSING DATE: 1PM Thursday 30th April 2026 In order to process your application, it may be necessary for Laois County Council to collect personal data from you. Such information will be processed with the Local Authority's privacy statement which is available to view Here and the privacy statement for the Summer Student Application 2026 - NOTE All Sections on application must be completed After submitting your completed application, please be sure to check your 'Spam/Junk' mail for an acknowledgement email. Electronic applications will be acknowledged automatically. Please keep this acknowledgement as proof of delivery of your application. If you do not receive an acknowledgement, please contact the HR Department at hr@laoiscoco.ie Eligibility Priority accorded to third level students who are in a PLC programme or have just completed first year in the academic year 2025/2026 and who possess the relevant specified courses.
Executive Officer
The Purpose of the Role To provide high-quality administrative and customer-focused support within the HR Resourcing Team. This role is central to delivering efficient, accurate and timely recruitment processes across the University, ensuring a professional and responsive service to all stakeholders. The Executive Officer will undertake a wide range of administrative tasks related to recruitment activity within the team. This is a varied and rewarding role requiring discretion, initiative, attention to detail, and strong interpersonal and organisational skills. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent Human Resources Management Graduate who would like to begin their career within Human Resources, however a third level qualification is not essential. With a workforce of more than 5,000 people spanning academic, research, professional, and technical roles, the University depends on the Resourcing Team to attract, recruit, and support talented individuals who contribute to its success. The role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to a high-performing HR team within a leading University. Context The Resourcing Team, as part of the wider HR department, manage the recruitment and selection of employees for the University as well as academic progression and promotion calls. All talent attraction and career progression is conducted with the aim of enabling the University’s policy on diversity and inclusion and in compliance with employment legislation and GDPR regulations. The role reports to the Resourcing Manager and/or Team Lead/Supervisor. Main Responsibilities This is a list of the tasks, duties and responsibilities for the role. Service Delivery • Proactively manage and respond to daily customer enquiries, ensuring timely resolution, appropriate escalation, and accurate logging of all requests. • Provide administrative support for recruitment processes including advertising, interview scheduling and collation of candidate applications for shortlisting. • Managing temporary agency assignments. • Assist with the advertising and coordination of research recruitment campaigns. Systems and Data Management • Confidently use and navigate HR systems (e.g., FIS, CoreHR, DocuSign) to efficiently retrieve information and respond to queries. • Maintain accurate databases and record and run standard reports as required. • Ensure data integrity and compliance with GDPR in all administrative tasks. Administrative Support • Deliver efficient administrative and customer support to ensure the smooth and effective operation of the team. • Assist in monitoring progress against SLAs to ensure service standards are maintained and operational targets are met. • Liaise with the Financial Services Division (FSD) and suppliers to ensure timely and correct payments. • Process payments, invoices, and purchase orders accurately and in line with University procedures (including iExpenses). • Draft correspondence and meeting minutes as required. • Collate recruitment statistics and reports as directed. • Taking minutes at weekly meetings and circulating these to the team. General • Deputise for colleagues as required and attend meetings and events as requested. • Assist with projects as required within Resourcing and across HR. • Undertake any other duties that arise from time to time as directed by the manager or nominee. Person Specification Qualifications • Essential: Leaving Certificate or equivalent with relevant administrative experience. • Desirable: Diploma or professional qualification. Knowledge • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, e-mail and web-based applications. • Awareness and familiarity with the work of the HR department. • Competent in the use of an HR administration system or a similar customer management database e.g. CORE HR. Experience • Previous experience in a similar administrative or customer-focused role. • Experience managing enquiries by phone, email, and in person. • Experience using standard office systems and equipment. Skills • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Ability to work on own initiative while contributing effectively as part of a team. • Strong interpersonal and organisational skills. • Ensure precision and attention to detail in all written and numerical work. • Efficiently manage multiple tasks across various stages, ensuring timely completion through effective planning and organisation. • Excellent IT skills with high level of competency in MS Office applications – particularly Word, Excel and Outlook. Personal attributes • Delivers excellent customer service with a helpful, courteous, and professional manner to colleagues, students, academic staff and customers. • A positive, can-do attitude and a willingness to go above and beyond to support recruitment activities. • Pays close attention to quality standards. • Discretion and integrity when handling sensitive or confidential information. • The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, while also performing effectively with minimal supervision. • Flexible approach to working hours as the demands of the post may require work outside normal office working hours from time to time. • Takes initiative to identify potential issues and propose effective solutions. • Demonstrates pride and accountability in work performance. Note: • This role is not eligible for an employment permit. Applicants must hold current and unrestricted permission to work full-time in Ireland at the time of application (e.g. Stamp 4 or equivalent, or Irish/EU/EEA/UK citizenship). • Applicants must demonstrate a high standard of spoken and written English, sufficient to perform effectively in the role. Trinity Competencies In Trinity there are 6 Core Competencies that are applicable to all roles across a range of professional, administrative and support jobs, unlike specialist or technical skills which may be job specific. They provide a common language for describing performance and the abilities/attributes displayed by individuals. They focus on “how” tasks are achieved, not “what” is achieved. Below is a summary definition of the 6 Core Competencies. Competency Summary Definition Agile Leader Sees the big picture and harnesses opportunities to achieve the University’s goals. Creates clear direction for the future and how to get there. Unlocks Potential Energised, capable and confident to take ownership and responsibility for their development and goals. Motivates, supports and develops people to perform to the best of their ability. Service Ethos Finds ways to increase stakeholder and customer satisfaction. Builds relationships, is proactive and delivery focused in order to anticipate, meet and exceed expectations. Builds Trusted Relationships Communicates in a clear and respectful manner building trust and commitment for mutually beneficial outcomes. Decision-making Confidently makes timely decisions based on knowledge, evidence and sound judgement. Achieves Results Delivers results by setting direction, planning, executing and evaluating impact.
VTOS Coordinator
POST SUMMARY/PURPOSE The VTOS Coordinator is responsible for the overall management, development and administration of VTOS Centre Navan. As part of the LMETB Further Education and Training (FET) Management Team, and the VTOS Coordinator plays a pivotal role in managing and developing VTOS to ensure its integration within the wider LMETB FET Service. A probationary period of one year applies to the position. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA Citizenship Requirement Citizenship Requirement: Candidates should note that eligibility to compete for posts is open to citizens of the European Economic Area (EEA) or to non-EEA nationals with a valid work permit. The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union along with Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway. Swiss citizens under EU agreements may also apply. Health and Character Those under consideration for a position may, at the discretion of the employer, be required to complete a health and character declaration and a Garda Vetting Form. References will be sought. Candidates for a position of VTOS Coordinator must: • have the requisite knowledge, skills and competencies to carry out the role. The competencies below for this role are informed by Public Appointment Service competency frameworks for the Irish Public Service; • be capable of fulfilling the role to a high standard. Essential Requirements • A relevant third level qualification at NFQ level 7. The subject area of the degree must provide clearly stipulated subject specialist areas, which align to key subject discipline areas required by LMETB for the purposes of teaching and/or training delivery at a range of levels to include, but not limited to Levels 3 - 5 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ). • Registered with the Teaching Council. • Relevant recent experience in a teaching / learning environment. • Relevant work experience in education or training management. • Experience of staff supervision, financial management and business planning. • Access to own transport. Desirable Requirements • Experience of working with teachers and learners. • An understanding, or the ability to quickly acquire same, of the further education and training sector. • Experience in certification and Q.A. systems and standards. Person Specification LMETB are seeking to recruit a VTOS Coordinator who will be responsible for the overall management, development and administration of the VTOS Centre Navan. The VTOS Coordinator plays a pivotal role in ensuring VTOS is integrated within the wider LMETB FET Service. A self-starter with excellent organisational skills, the ideal candidate will be an experienced manager/leader in an education/training setting with the ability to motivate and enthuse a team in a challenging and rewarding environment. S/he will be fully au fait with trends and developments in education/training. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The duties and responsibilities of the post will evolve over time. A non-exhaustive list of current duties and responsibilities is as follows. Centre Management: • In consultation with the Director of FET, to manage the design and delivery of a relevant, creative curriculum that meets the educational and personal development needs of each learner. • With the support of the Adult Education Officer (AEO) and the National VTOS Coordinator, to enhance the quality of service offered by VTOS, Navan, through annual review of the service provided and ongoing team development. • To conduct regular reviews of provision, modifying and adapting existing programmes and introducing new initiatives, as required, to meet the changing needs of learners. • To ensure that the needs of learners remain central to all aspects of the development and delivery of the VTOS Programme. • To promote awareness, within LMETB and externally, of the range and value of the FET opportunities and support services provided through VTOS. • To ensure that Quality Assurance systems, policies and procedures are in place, and are regularly reviewed and updated. • To oversee implementation of assessment, examination, verification and authentication procedures as set down by the range of accrediting bodies e.g. DES, QQI, etc. and to enter students for same. • To maintain participant records and to report on same as required. • To plan for and monitor all financial income and expenditure and prepare accounts and pay claims relating to VTOS, for certification and reporting to the Director of FET / AEO respectively. • To prepare and submit regular progress reports to Director of FET / AEO as required. • To ensure, in cooperation with the Centre Management Team, that the FET Centre, its grounds, equipment and resources are adequately maintained and are in compliance with Health and Safety legislation, in so far as is reasonably practicable. • To prepare timetables. • To recruit students (including clearance with Local Employment Offices) and developing links with local Employment Services, Area Partnerships, welfare, employers, and other community interests as appropriate, including Solas and the Literacy Service. • To liaise with the Department of Education and Skills regarding training allowances and related matters. • To organise student support including front-line counselling and liaison with the Psychological Service. • To devise codes of practice for VTOS staff and participants. • To manage and be responsible for the centre resources. • To attend in-career training as required. • To encourage and monitor the attendance of students. Staff Leadership: • To lead, manage and support all staff working in VTOS. • To ensure that knowledge and expertise are current and to keep up to date with education and employment-related developments at local and national level and to disseminate information to VTOS staff, as appropriate. • To promote and facilitate team approaches to the development and delivery of VTOS, thereby fostering inclusion, integration, cohesion and quality. • To monitor staffing requirements within the VTOS programme on an ongoing basis, in line with learner needs and developments in the local socio-economic environment and to assist in the recruitment of staff to meet the needs of the scheme. • To co-ordinate production and implementation of a comprehensive and relevant staff learning and development plan, on an annual basis, in consultation with AEO. • To support staff in adapting to changes in curriculum, assessment and teaching / learning strategies and work practices. • To arrange extra-curricular activities in co-operation with staff. • To organise staff and student meetings. Partnership Working: • To work in partnership with the AEO, Senior Management Team and Coordinators of other FET Programmes within LMETB to promote quality and coherence of service and facilitate learner progression. • To liaise with partners which may include: DEASP, LEOs and other local community interests in the recruitment of learners. • To adopt a partnership approach to working with relevant external stakeholders e.g. employers, statutory agencies, education / training institutions, etc. in order to inform the curriculum and enhance the quality and relevance of educational provision within VTOS. • To develop progression networks to assist the progression of VTOS participants to employment and/or education and training. • To represent LMETB FET Services and/or VTOS on relevant committees or groups, as delegated by the Director of FET / AEO. • To perform other job-related tasks, as assigned by Director of FET / AEO. Competencies required The appointee to the post of VTOS Coordinator will be required to show evidence of the following competencies: Team Leadership • Works with the relevant team to facilitate high performance, developing clear and realistic objectives and addressing performance issues if they arise. • Provides clear information and advice as to what is required of the team. • Strives to develop and implement new ways of working effectively to meet the ETB’s objectives. • Leads the team by example, coaching and supporting individuals as required. • Places high importance on staff development, training and maximising skills and capacity of team. • Is flexible and willing to adapt, positively contributing to the implementation of change. Judgement, Analysis and Decision Making • Gathers and analyses information from relevant sources, whether financial, numerical or otherwise, weighing up a range of critical factors. • Takes account of any broader issues and related implications when making decisions. • Uses previous knowledge and experience in order to guide decisions. • Makes sound decisions with a well-reasoned rationale and stands by these decisions. • Puts forward solutions to address problems. Management and Delivery of Results • Takes responsibility and is accountable for the delivery of agreed objectives. • Successfully manages a range of different projects and work activities at the same time. • Structures and organises their own and others work effectively. • Is logical and pragmatic in approach, delivering the best possible results with the resources available. • Delegates work effectively, providing clear information and evidence as to what is required. • Proactively identifies areas for improvement and develops practical suggestions for their implementation. • Demonstrates enthusiasm for new developments / changing work practices and strives to implement these changes effectively. • Applies appropriate systems / processes to enable quality checking of all activities and outputs. • Practices and promotes a strong focus on delivering high quality customer service, for internal and external customers of LMETB. Interpersonal & Communication Skills • Builds and maintains contact with colleagues and other stakeholders to assist in performing role. • Acts as an effective link between staff and senior management. • Encourages open and constructive discussions around work issues. • Projects conviction, gaining buy-in by outlining relevant information and selling the benefits. • Treat others with diplomacy, tact, courtesy and respect, even in challenging circumstances. • Presents information clearly, concisely and confidently when speaking and in writing. Specialist Knowledge, Expertise and Self Development • Has a clear understanding of the roles, objectives and targets of self and team and how they fit into the work of the unit and Department/Organisation and effectively communicates this to others. • Has high levels of expertise and broad Public Sector knowledge relevant to his/her area of work. • Focuses on self-development, striving to improve performance. Drive & Commitment to Public Service Values • Strives to perform at a high level, investing significant energy to achieve agreed objectives. • Demonstrates resilience in the face of challenging circumstances and high demands. • Is personally trustworthy and can be relied upon. • Ensures that customers are at the heart of all services provided. • Upholds high standards of honesty, ethics and integrity.
Clerical Officer
Particulars of Office The appointment is permanent, part-time and pensionable. Salary Remuneration is in accordance with the salary scale approved by the Department of Health current scale. Superannuation The terms of the Voluntary Hospitals Superannuation Scheme and the Voluntary Hospitals Spouses and Children’s Scheme or the Single Public Service Pension Scheme will apply to the position. Superannuation contributions at the appropriate rate will be payable in accordance with the provisions of these schemes. Duties The Administrator will perform such duties as are outlined in the attached Job Description. Hours of Work The normal hours of work associated with the post are 17.5 hours per week, usually discharged between the hours of 8.00am and 8.00pm on a Monday to Saturday basis. The appointee may be required to attend at such other times as are required for the proper discharge of duties including attendance outside normal working hours. Probation The successful candidate will be appointed initially for a probationary period of 6 months. During the probationary period, progress or otherwise will be monitored and at the end of the period, the service will be: a) Certified as satisfactory and confirmed in writing. b) In certain circumstances this period may be extended and, in such case, you will be advised in writing of this and the duration of the extension. Retirement No age restrictions shall apply to a candidate except where he/she is not classified as a new entrant (within the meaning of the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 2004). In this case the candidate must be under 70 years of age on the 1st day of the month in which the latest date for receiving completed application forms for the office occurs. Continued employment is conditional upon capacity and conduct of the employee. Annual leave Annual leave and public holidays are granted in accordance with the provision of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997. Your annual leave entitlement will be advised to you by the Human Resources Department in your contract of employment. Annual leave may be based on a number of factors such as grade, years of service and whole-time equivalency. Sick Leave Payment of salary during illness will be in accordance with arrangements as approved from time to time by the Department of Health. Termination of office Employment may be terminated at any time by 8 weeks’ notice on either side except where circumstances are dictated by the Minimum Notice and Terms of Employment Act 1973/77. The Management’s right under this paragraph shall not be exercised save in circumstances where the Management is of the opinion that the holder of the office has failed to perform satisfactorily the duties of the post or has misconducted himself/herself in relation to the post or is otherwise unfit to hold the appointment. Garda Vetting Checks Arrangements have been introduced, on a national level, for the provision of Garda Vetting Checks in respect of candidates for employment in areas of the Health Service, where it is envisaged that potential employees would have substantial access to children or vulnerable adults in the course of their duties. Garda vetting is done for the protection of these groups, and the National Rehabilitation Hospital reserves the right to revert employees at any future point, as deemed appropriate by Hospital Management. Confidentiality In the course of your employment, you may have access to or hear information concerning the medical or personal affairs of patients and/or staff, or other health services business. Such records and information are strictly confidential and unless you act on the instructions of an authorized officer, on no account must information concerning staff, patients or other health service business be divulged or discussed except in the performance of normal duty. In addition, records must never be left in such a manner that unauthorized person can obtain access to them and must be kept in safe custody when no longer required. Hygiene During the course of employment staff are required to ensure that the hospital’s hygiene and infection control policies are adhered to at all times. All employees have responsibility to prevent transmission of infection by adhering to and implementing optimal hand hygiene and adhering to the Hospital’s Hygiene processes. Hygiene is a fundamental component of the National Rehabilitation Hospital’s quality system to ensure the safety and well being of its patients and staff and plays a role in the prevention and control of healthcare associated infection. Policies / Legislation All Hospital policies and procedures form an integral part of an employment contract and may be subject to update and revision, from time to time, in consultation with union representatives as appropriate. Employees are required to comply with all hospital policies, procedures (e.g. Dignity at Work, Trust in Care, Computer Usage Policy) and the Hospital’s ethical codes of practice. Employees are required to abide by the hospital’s code of behaviour and the code of practice as defined by their relevant professional body. Qualifications The candidate must, on the latest date for receiving completed application forms, possess: • A tertiary qualification. • At least 2 years satisfactory experience in a fast-paced clerical officer/administration post. • Sufficient administrative capacity to discharge the functions of a Grade IV Administrator. • Experience supporting committees/groups with coordinating and recording meetings / events. • Excellent administrative and organisational skills. • Proficient in computer packages, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. • Excellent team working skills with capacity for responsibility and individual initiative. • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. • Previous experience working in a research / academic environment would be desirable. • A sound background in and knowledge of the Health Services Sector would be advantageous. Health Candidates or any person holding the office must be free from any medical condition which would render them unsuitable to hold the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. For the purposes of satisfying the requirements as to health, it will be necessary for each successful candidate before he/she is appointed to undergo a medical examination by a qualified medical practitioner to be nominated by the Chief Executive or designated officer. Any irregularities reported as a result of this examination which render the incumbent unsuitable for the post must be remedied / addressed before appointment. Health Promotion – The Hospital is committed to promoting healthy lifestyles for both patients and staff. Staff are expected to participate in initiatives to support better health and well being in line with the Hospital objectives. Character Candidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character. Overview of the Role The person appointed will provide administration support to Academic Department and Prof of Healthcare Integration and Improvement UCD / NRH. ACCOUNTABILITY, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES General Accountability The person chosen will: • Demonstrate behaviour consistent with the values of the Hospital. • Ensure that a safe environment is maintained for staff and visitors in compliance with Health and Safety requirements and best practice. • Being responsible for the day-to-day security of the work area to which assigned, with particular awareness of fire regulations and security arrangements. • Keeping up to date with all relevant mandatory training for the department. Specific Accountability Report and be accountable to the Prof of Healthcare Integration and Improvement UCD / NRH in all matters relating to administration duties. The post holder is expected to operate at a high level of autonomy and anticipation, proactively managing the Professor’s professional commitments. This includes forward planning, identifying potential scheduling conflicts, preparing in advance for upcoming priorities, and ensuring all logistical and administrative elements are completed in a timely and comprehensive manner without the need for prompting. The post holder will act as an executive support partner to enable the effective functioning of the Professor’s role across clinical, academic, and leadership responsibilities.
Team Leader
DESCRIPTION AND VISION OF SERVICES Corlann – West Region provide a community based, person centred service focusing on the needs and abilities of children and adults with intellectual disabilities. The vision of the service is to support people with intellectual disabilities to achieve a full and valued life in their community, in line with best practice both nationally and internationally. Working in partnership with each person supported by services, we aim to create opportunities for people supported by services to have ordinary life experiences and to be closely connected to family and friends. We are committed to supporting people to live a life of their choosing. Orchard Services provide a range of community-based servicesincluding day, residential, respite, community outreach, family support and a range of multidisciplinary support services. People are supported in various types of day settings – day centres, supported employment, social and micro enterprises, training and education and these can be in groups or individualised. People are supported in residential settings in their own homes in the community individually and in groups with different staffing support levels depending on their levels of disability. Our Services are person centred focusing on the needs and abilities of adults with intellectual disabilities and autism. We wish to create opportunities for people who use our service to have valued social roles in their communities and to form friendships. We wish to recruit innovative, creative and motivated people who will relish the opportunity to assist in achieving this vision as part of a team. We are looking for people who will be flexible and dynamic, can adapt to the needs of particular individuals they supportand be open to change. The Role: The Team Leader has a pivotal role in managing the day to day delivery of services. The Team Leader will provide leadership and supervision to teams while ensuring the development of the service in line with national standards and best practice. The main responsibilities are to assist the Team Manager with the management of the services, such as – person centred planning in line with Personal Outcome Measures ethos and practice, resource management and staffing - including rosters, staff development, facilitating communication and professional leadership in order to ensure a good quality of life for the people supported. It is the Team Leader’s responsibility to ensure that the life of each individual reflects the Organisations core values by supporting each individual’s development in the areas of: · Dignity and respect · Promoting Independence in the area of personal development, educational, employment, life skills and day to day living skills · Developing friendships and relationships · Making choices · Community Networking · Whilst ensuring the physical, medical, social and emotional wellbeing outcomes of the people supported are observed. Reporting/Responsible To: Service Coordinator/Area Manager Qualifications: A current Live Register Certificate from An Bord Altranais is essential; RNID/RMHN qualification or HETAC/NQAI BA (HONS) in Applied Social Studies (Disability)/Social Care. Candidates must have a full clean manual driving licence. Fluency in verbal and written English is an essential requirement of this post. An appropriate management qualification is also desirable or a commitment to obtain one. Social Care Leader candidates must be registered with CORU or have their application submitted. Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition: (i) Be registered, or be eligible for registration, on the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU. See list of recognised Social Care qualifications at: https://coru.ie/health-and-social-care-professionals/education/approved-qualifications/social-care-workers/ OR (ii) Hold a schedule 3 qualification ( see note 1 below*). See list of recognized Schedule 3 qualifications at: https://coru.ie/health-and-social-care-professionals/registration/registration-requirements/approved-qualifications/schedule-3-qualifications/schedule-3-qualifications.html OR (iii) Hold a comparable qualification recognised by Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU. OR iv) Applicants who satisfy the conditions set out in Section 91 of the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005, (see note 2 below*), must submit proof of application for registration with the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU. The acceptable proof is correspondence from the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU confirming their application for registration as a Section 91 applicant was received by the 30th November 2025. Note 1 * Schedule 3 Qualifications. This is a qualification listed in Schedule 3 of the Health and Social Care Professions Act 2005 for existing practitioners under section 91.Candidates who hold Schedule 3 qualifications can apply to register with CORU during the two year period after the register opens up to the 30th November 2025. Once the transitional period is over -30th November 2025, only qualifications approved by a Registration board will be considered. Note 2 * Section 91 candidates are individuals who qualified before 30th Nov 2023 and have been engaged in the practice of the profession in the Republic of Ireland for a minimum of 2 years fulltime (or an aggregate of 2 years fulltime), between 30th November 2018 and 30th November 2023 are considered to be Section 91 applicants under the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005. Experience: Candidates must have at least 3 years post qualification experience gained in services for people with intellectual disabilities. Candidates must be able to demonstrate experience of leading and supporting a team. Experience in community networking, supporting individuals to partake in activities in their local community, goal setting and programme implementation is desirable. Experience of working with individuals with autism, challenging behaviour and mental health is an advantage. Skills: Candidates must demonstrate leadership and planning skills and the ability to set goals, put into action and follow through. Candidates must have the ability to exercise good judgement, discretion and confidentiality, be creative and self-motivated, communicate effectively in both written and verbal forms and co-operate in a team environment with a person-centred philosophy. Working Hours: 75/75 CNM1 or 78/78 Social Care Leader hours per fortnight based on a 14-day duty roster. Contracted hours of work are liable to change over 7 days to meet the requirements of the service. The successful candidate will be required to work days, evenings, weekends, public holidays, and occasional night duty. On Call : On Call commitment is an essential requirement of this post Corlann’s model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures requiring employees to be flexible in their working hours to provide a quality service delivery for each individual. Annual Leave: Leave will be granted according to the agreed leave assigned to the grade of the successful candidates i.e. Social Care or CNM1. Annual leave must be planned in advance with the Area Manager / Service Coordinator to ensure appropriate and adequate cover is provided for the service. Remuneration: Based on the salary scale attached to the grade of the successful candidates i.e. Social Care Leader or CNM1. Tenure: 2 x Permanent, Full-Time and Pensionable. Probation: A probationary period of nine months from the date of appointment applies to the post. The employment may be terminated at any time during the probationary period should the employer find that the appointee is unsuitable to continue employment. The probation period may be extended at the Employer’s discretion. JOB DESCRIPTION Corlann’s model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures requiring employees to be flexible both in their approach and their working hours to provide a quality service delivery for each individual. Specific Conditions The role of the post holder will not be limited by reference to this job description. It would be expected that the role will evolve as professional, structural and people who use the service demands and the post holder will be expected to demonstrate flexibility skills that will facilitate this.
Clerical Officer
The starting salary for this role is €31,619 pro-rata Job Summary The purpose of this role is to provide high-level administrative support to Waterford and Wexford Education and Training Board (WWETB). The successful candidate will assist in the delivery of quality services, in line with the organisation's remit, working collaboratively with colleagues across WWETB and the wider community, including schools and Further Education and Training Centres. WWETB is committed to continually improving the quality and effectiveness of its services and systems, spanning multiple functions, including Schools, Further Education and Training Centres, Finance, Human Resources, and Corporate Services. The responsibilities of this role will support these efforts, as detailed below. The successful candidate will work as part of the QA Team. Their principal roles will comprise of the administration associated with assessments for training programmes. Their work will also include other administration type projects and pieces of work appropriate to the overall remit of the Quality Team and Further Education and Training provision at the discretion of the Quality Manager. Key Responsibilities The Clerical Officer plays a vital role in providing administrative support and ensuring the smooth operation of the assigned area. Working closely with line managers and colleagues, the successful candidate will contribute to the delivery of services and the achievement of organisational goals. ▪ Maintenance of various databases, inputting of information correctly and efficiently. ▪ Scheduling, creating and issuing secure exam test packs. ▪ General typing, printing as required. ▪ Noting and minuting meetings accurately and issuing as appropriate. ▪ Acquiring quotes, ordering, and maintaining stationery. ▪ Reader/Scribe learner support as required. ▪ Travel as required and other appropriate duties as required. ▪ Working as part of a close-knit team with the department. ▪ Answering main telephone lines with the recruitment department and, when required, reception duties. This job description offers a broad outline of the role’s key duties and is designed to be flexible and adaptable. It will be reviewed periodically to ensure it remains aligned with organisational needs. Essential Requirements The following outlines the essential qualifications, skills, and competencies required for candidates applying for the Clerical Officer position. These criteria are designed to ensure that applicants possess the necessary foundation to excel in the role and contribute effectively to the organisation’s goals. ▪ Have the requisite knowledge, skills and competencies to carry out the role. Competencies will be informed by best practice Public Appointment Service competency frameworks for the Irish Public Service. ▪ Have obtained at least Grade D3 in five subjects in the Leaving Certificate Examination (higher, ordinary, applied or vocational programmes) or equivalent, or have passed an examination at the appropriate level within the QQI qualifications framework which can be assessed as being comparable to Leaving Certificate standard or equivalent or higher, or have appropriate relevant experience which encompasses equivalent skills and expertise. ▪ Be capable and competent of fulfilling the role to a high standard. ▪ Be at least 17 years of age on or before the date of the advertisement of the recruitment competition. Desirable Requirements The following outlines the desirable requirements for candidates applying for the Clerical Officer position and may be used to facilitate shortlisting should there be a high volume of applicants; ▪ Prior experience working in an education or training environment ▪ Experience of working in a public service body or similar setting & understand the main features and current challenges of public service Person Specification ▪ Excellent organisational, administration & IT skills. ▪ Ability to work on own initiative within a flexible, co-operative, team structure ▪ MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) ▪ Attentive and inquisitive with a willingness to learn ▪ Ability to work under pressure ▪ Self-motivating, flexible and results focussed ▪ Ability to prioritise and manage work in a dynamic and fast paced environment ▪ Proven record as a team player ▪ Goal oriented in a manner that ensures work is comprehensively complete Eligibility to Apply Candidates must, by the date of job offer, be: ▪ A citizen of the European Economic Area. The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway; or ▪ A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or ▪ A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or ▪ A non-EEA citizen who is a spouse or child of an EEA or Swiss citizen and has a stamp 4 visa; or ▪ 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 ▪ 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 Switzerland and has a stamp 4 visa
Medical Administrator
Alliance Medical are currently recruiting a Medical Administrator to join our radiology team based in Cork. This is a great opportunity to be part of a high-performing, compassionate team providing vital diagnostic imaging services for patients. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, detail-focused environment, has excellent communication skills, and is passionate about delivering outstanding care in a healthcare setting. Contract: Full-time, Specific Purpose contract (6-8 months initially) Working hours: 37.5 hours per week (4 days a week Between Mon - Sat)
Medical Administrator
Alliance Medical are currently recruiting a Medical Administrator to join our radiology team based in Co Galway. This is a great opportunity to be part of a high-performing, compassionate team providing vital diagnostic imaging services for patients. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, detail-focused environment, has excellent communication skills, and is passionate about delivering outstanding care in a healthcare setting. Contract: Part-time, permanent contract Working hours: 25 hours per week (weekend cover & possible weekday shifts for cover) Location of role: Alliance Medical, Newcastle Rd, Galway, H91 YR71 Key Responsibilities:
