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Fixed Term Summer Contract (up to 31st August 2024) Benefits : · €13.66 p/h · Full Training provided - skills you can use in the wider world. · Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - help when you need it most. · Sysco Socials - get to know the full team at monthly lunches and incentives. Being a part of Ireland’s largest foodservice provider means joining a team that is passionate about the world of food and dedicated to the growth and support of the industry. Here at Sysco, our wide, national network aims to serve thousands of cafés, restaurants and bars throughout the country that make up our customers. Though we have always been a local organisation, being a part of Sysco means we retain an international focus that offers our employees the opportunities to learn, develop and pursue the career they have always wanted. Now, we’re looking for a Driver Helper to join our team. This role will play a key part in the overall growth of the organisation along with helping to maintain our core ethos here are Sysco – keeping the customer at the heart of everything we do. Summary: The primary role of the Driver Helper is to assist the delivery drivers on their daily deliveries. This will involve manual work of loading the delivery vehicles with our products. Travelling with the delivery driver and unloading products on customer premises. Key Accountabilities: · Assisting with the Loading, unloading, preparing of Delivery Vehicles with Delivery Drivers. · Follow routes and time schedule with assigned Delivery Driver. · Maintain communication with operations supervisors/managers. · Follow health and safety standards at all times . Requirements: · Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral. · Excellent organizational, prioritization, self-motivation, and problem resolution skills. · Must exhibit a high level of endurance, energy and desire to successfully perform in the position. · Ability to effectively listen, understand and respond positively to requests with the appropriate sense of urgency. · Ability to adapt to changing assignments and multiple priorities/tasks. · Ability to prioritize work and perform well under pressure while successfully meeting key deadlines. · Ability to interact effectively as a member of a team and work collaboratively with other departments. · Equally comfortable working on own initiative or to a predefined process. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.

17 hours agoFull-time

Emergency Medicine Registrar, July Rotation

Portiuncula University HospitalBallinasloe, Galway

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. Minimum Eligability Critria: - An active IMC registration - Minimum 24 months post qualification (completion of internship) experience The ideal candiate will have: - Minimum 1 year experience working in Emergency Medicine - Previous experience working at registrar level (either in Ireland or in a major hospital) - Will have some relevant professional exams completed, e.g. FRCEM primary, MRCEM etc. - Interest in Emergency Medicine as a specialist category with working experience in Emergency Medicine, General Medicine, Surgery, Orthopaedics, Anaesthetics. Informal enquries only to eimear.spain1@hse.ie. CVs submitted via email will not be considered. Deadline for submission of CVs is 12pm Thursday 23rd May with interviews to take place soon after.

2 days ago

P/T Legal Bookkeeper

Doherty SolicitorsGalway

Doherty Solicitors is a trusted legal advisor located in Galway. With over 30 years of experience, Doherty Solicitors have provided expert advice in practice areas including real estate, finance, corporate law, dispute resolution, and private client services. They team is committed to creating a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive workspace that benefits their valued clients. Role description: This is a part time, onsite role for a Legal Accountant/Bookkeeper in Galway city. The role will involve day-to-day tasks related to legal accounting and bookkeeping primarily on Practice Evolve legal accounts software. The candidate will be responsible for maintaining financial records relating to client account and office accounts, preparing financial reports, managing accounts payable and receivables, assisting with budgeting and financial planning including preparation of year-end file for external accountants and auditors, and liaising with solicitors and legal assistants on client ledger matters. Requirements: If you wish to apply for this role please email a CV and cover letter to: careers@dohertysolicitors.com

30+ days agoPart-time

Finance Analyst

AvayaGalway

About Avaya Businesses are built by the experiences they provide, and every day, millions of those experiences are delivered by Avaya. Organizations trust Avaya to provide innovative solutions for some of their most important ambitions and challenges, giving them the freedom to engage their customers and employees in ways that deliver the greatest business benefits. Avaya contact center and communications solutions help power immersive, personalized, and unforgettable customer experiences that drive business momentum. With the freedom to choose their journey, there’s no limit to the experiences Avaya customers can create. The richness of Avaya’s global team diversity is our greatest strength, and we are committed to being a workplace where authenticity and individuality are celebrated and different perspectives are embraced. Learn more at www.avaya.com. About the Opportunity This role is for a Finance/Systems Analyst within the Global Controllership Team. Avaya is transitioning to new business models and is also working through a finance and digital transformation process. This role will focus on the SAP RAR accounting processes, system controls and sox controls. This is a Full-time position which will allow the successful candidate to develop, learn new skills and lead change in a dynamic environment. About the Responsibilities Footer Avaya is an Equal Opportunity employer and a U.S. Federal Contractor. Our commitment to equality is a core value of Avaya. All qualified applicants and employees receive equal treatment without consideration for race, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other protected characteristic. In general, positions at Avaya require the ability to communicate and use office technology effectively. Physical requirements may vary by assigned work location. This job brief/description is subject to change. Nothing in this job description restricts Avaya right to alter the duties and responsibilities of this position at any time for any reason. You may also review the Avaya Global Privacy Policy (accessible at https://www.avaya.com/en/privacy/policy/) and applicable Privacy Statement relevant to this job posting (accessible at https://www.avaya.com/en/documents/info-applicants.pdf).

30+ days agoFull-time

HR & Training Administrator

ColasGalway

The Colas Group operates internationally in every aspect of construction and maintenance for roads and for other types of transport infrastructure as well as on projects involving urban development and recreational facilities. The COLAS operation in Ireland primarily involves the distribution of bitumen products, emulsion manufacturing, chemical manufacturing and the provision of specialist road maintenance services on the national, regional and local roads network. COLAS in Ireland is an all island cross border business operating from 14 locations. Main Responsibilities Profile Qualifications and Experience • Business Administration qualification or equivalent. • Additional HR and/or Training & Development qualifications of benefit. • Minimum of 3 years work experience in a Support Service Administration role preferably in HR and or Training/Learning/Development department. • Experience working with L&D and/or HR IT Systems of benefit. • Experience in a large global, complex, matrixed organisation preferred. Competencies and Skills • Excellent proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite in particular Excel. • Culture fit with HR (collaborative spirit, interest in people issues, operating with discretion…) • Work experience in a multicultural environment, partnering in a collaborative manner. • Strong active listening and communication skills (verbal & written). • Excellent attention to detail – Right First Time focused. • Able to effectively identify, utilise and present data in a clear fashion. • Proactive and have ability to work well on own initiative.

2 days agoFull-time

Store Manager

Maxi Zoo IrelandGalway€40,000 - €42,000 per year

5 days agoFull-timePermanent

Team Member

Costa CoffeeBallinasloe, Galway

Costa Coffee requires a fully flexible part time Team Member for our new store in Ballinasloe. At Costa Coffee we are as passionate about our people as we are our great coffee! Being a part of our team gives you the chance to learn new skills in coffee excellence whilst letting your personality shine through. As a Costa Barista you receive full training in delivering every customer with an unbeatable coffee experience, through great customer service and great coffee. Are you: -

15 days agoPart-timePermanent

Administrative Officer

Galway County CouncilGalway€55,847 - €72,602 per year

The Competition Galway County Council is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates with relevant experience for the position of Administrative Officer (Grade VII). Recruitment arrangements to this grade will now be on the following basis: Galway County Council will form three (3) separate panels of suitably qualified candidates to meet the requirements for posts confined to the local authority sector, open and those confined to Galway County Council staff, from which future relevant vacancies may be filled. Suitably qualified persons are invited to apply for the following panel(s): - • Panel A (Confined to local authority sector) will comprise of successful applicants in order of merit from within the local authority sector only i.e. candidates serving in a local authority or Regional Assembly (where applicable). • Panel B (Open) will comprise of all successful applicants in order of merit and may include candidates serving in a local authority, regional assembly and external applicants. • Panel C (Confined to the recruiting local Authority) will comprise of all successful applicants in order of merit from within the recruiting local authority i.e. candidates serving in Galway County Council. Eligibility criteria for all three panels are set out under Qualifications below. Qualifications Character: Candidates shall be of good character and references shall be sought. Health Candidates shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render an efficient service. Successful candidates will be required to undergo a medical examination carried out by the Council’s Occupational Medical advisor prior to appointment. On taking up appointment, the expense of the medical examination will be refunded to the candidate. 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 and Experience 1. EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE ETC: Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: Applicants for Panel A - Confined to the Local Authority Sector (i) (a) be a serving employee of a local authority or a regional assembly and have not less than two years’ satisfactory experience in a post of Clerical Officer or analogous post, and (b) have satisfactory experience in administrative procedures, including adequate practical experience in work of an executive nature, office organisation and control of staff. Applicants for Panel B - Open Panel (i) (a) Have obtained at least Grade D (or a Pass), in Higher or Ordinary Level, in five (5) subjects (or four (4) if Irish is included) from the approved list of subjects in the Department of Education established Leaving Certificate Examination or Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme including Irish and/or English and one of the following: Mathematics, Accounting, Business Organisation or Economics and (b) have obtained at least Grade C (or Honours) in Higher Level (or Honours) papers in three (3) subjects in that examination (or two (2) subjects if Irish and/or one of the following is included: Mathematics, Accounting, Business Organisation or Economics) or (ii) Have obtained a comparable standard in an equivalent examination, or (iii) Hold a third level qualification of at least degree standard and (iv) Have satisfactory experience in administrative procedures, including adequate practical experience in work or an executive nature, office organisation and control of staff. Applicants for Panel C - Confined to the Recruiting Local Authority (i) (a) be a serving employee of Galway County Council and have not less than two years’ satisfactory experience in a post of Clerical Officer or analogous post, and (b) have satisfactory experience in administrative procedures, including adequate practical experience in work of an executive nature, office organisation and control of staff. • It is desirable that candidate’s hold a full unendorsed Category B Driving Licence. The Post The Administrative Officer is a middle management position and is responsible for the efficient management, direction and deployment of resources of the department and function to which the office holder is assigned, within defined parameters relevant to the position in accordance with the local authority’s vision and objectives. The successful candidate will be expected to carry out duties set out below; • To determine the nature, level and pattern of demand for the service in the function and to recommend both service level and strategic policy priorities to senior management; • To implement the agreed strategies to meet and to expand or improve the range, quantity or quality of existing services and to recommend changes in strategies as required; • To develop and maintain relationships with external agencies in accordance with policy and to ensure the agreements to co-ordinate work programmes are implemented; • To achieve and maintain the productive association between elected representatives and the executive delivery of the service; • To achieve and maintain similar co-operation with local development agencies in accordance with evolving policy on the integration of local government and local & community development; • To identify and agree work programmes, targets and deadlines and ensure their subsequent implementation; • To manage performance and to supervise multi-disciplinary staff up to the position/grade of Senior Staff Officer and analogous grades and to ensure the training and development of such staff; • To build effective teams, develop motivation and commitment and maintain sound employee relations and morale as relevant, in accordance with good employment practice and relevant legislation; • To deputise as required; • To implement the systems necessary and co-ordinate the resources to support service delivery. This includes systems to manage finance and budgets and ensure value for money, to provide information on the pattern of demand and activity and to schedule work programmes; • To undertake any other duties of a similar level and responsibilities as may be required from time to time. The Person: Preferably the successful candidate will demonstrate: • A clear understanding of local government services in order to achieve effective service delivery. • Ability to work within, and lead, multidiscipline teams and have the ability to motivate, empower and encourage employees to achieve maximum performance. • A capability of working closely with the elected Councillors to deliver the full range of quality services and implement policy decisions through the Strategic Policy Committees and Municipal District Councils and other County Council departments while being able to seek co-operation and consensus from a wide range of bodies and representative groups. • A satisfactory knowledge of public service organisation in Ireland. • A career record that demonstrates a high level of competence in the management of staff. • Strong interpersonal and communication skills. • Excellent influencing and negotiating skills. • Ability to manage financial resources within a budgetary control framework. • Ability to deputise at a senior level. The ideal candidate for this position should possess the following competencies: Management and Change Strategic Ability: Displays the ability to think and act strategically to ensure that his/her functional responsibility is properly aligned with purpose, mission, and vision of the Council. He/she Is effective in translating the mission and vision of the Corporate Plan into operational plans and outputs. Networking and Representing: Establishes, maintains, participates and contributes to networks and works collaboratively with stakeholders to enhance service delivery. Sustains a positive image and profile of Galway County Council. Bringing about Change: Effectively introduces change, fosters a culture of creativity in employees and overcomes resistance to change. Demonstrates flexibility and an openness to change. Delivering Results Problem Solving and Decision Making: Can pinpoint the critical necessary information and can address issues logically. Understands the context and impact of decisions made. Acts decisively and makes timely, informed and effective decisions. Operational Planning: Contributes to operational plans and develops team plans in line with priorities and actions for his/her area of operation, having regard to Corporate goals, operational objectives, and available resources. Establishes high quality service standards. Managing Resources: Manages the allocation, use and evaluation of resources to ensure efficient delivery of service delivery objectives. The Salary: €55,847 - €72,602 per year Probation: Where a person who is not already a permanent officer of a Local Authority is appointed to the office, the following provisions shall apply: a) There shall be a period after such appointment takes effect during which such person shall hold such office on probation. b) Such period shall be twelve months, but the Chief Executive may at his/her discretion extend such period. c) Where such person’s services are unsatisfactory, the appointment may be terminated by the Chief Executive at any time during the period of probation. d) Where, on completion of the period of probation, the Chief Executive certifies that the person’s services are satisfactory, such person will finally be appointed. Garda Vetting: Garda vetting may be sought in respect of individuals who come under consideration for appointment.

4 days agoFull-time

Assistant Store Manager

Maxi Zoo IrelandGalway

Maxi Zoo is part of the Fressnapf Group, the European market leader in pet product with 1,700+ shops across Europe. Maxi Zoo is Ireland’s largest pet retailer and has 30 shops in Ireland. Maxi Zoo Ireland is driven by the desire to make the life of pets and pets owners simpler, better and happier. To achieve this, we work hard, accept responsibility and seek every opportunity to learn about pets and customers. We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Store Manager for our new store in Galway! Inital training will take place in one of our leinster so applicants must have transportation to facilitate onboarding. Travel costs will be provided. An Assistant Store Manager is responsible for supporting the Store Manager in the daily business operations of the store. The Assistant Manager reports to the Store Manager, and together they provide a smooth and profitable operation by driving revenue and managing costs while creating a culture based on the highest quality pet care and exceptional customer service. What you will do: · Provide customer advice with the aim of optimising customer approach and loyalty. This includes advertising all products and services and referring customers to regional or digital customer services. · Ensure an attractive, clean, and tidy appearance of the stores at all times in accordance with company policies and regulations to create a positive shopping experience for our customers. · Ensure compliance with all processes and regulations such as Money and Product Management, Cash Handling, and Cashier Policy, assigned back office tasks, as well as POS guidelines. · Support the Store Manager and, in consultation with the District Manager, analyse store KPIs and derive measures and actions to improve results. Simultaneously undertake all necessary back office tasks. · Ensure compliance with all process standards, legal and organisational policies, and guidelines within the Corporate Center Standards, as well as Irish regulations, especially health and safety regulations. · Ensuring that the animals entrusted to us are well cared for at all times, and that the welfare of the animal comes first. · Ensure the promotion of your professional and personal development in consultation with the store manager and attendance of all assigned staff training within the specified time frame. · Support the Store Manager in creating, developing, and managing a competent, stable store team, and especially support the development of Sales Assistants on product/pet knowledge. Additionally, support new starters with onboarding and sales skills. · Ensure full product availability on the shelves, minimize inventory discrepancies, and maintain high inventory quality. In addition, ensure conscious and efficient use of all environmental and economic resources. Provide support to the Store Manager in establishing correct staff planning in functions and ensure internal communication and information flow. · Provide overall leadership and direction in the absence of the store manager to ensure store is managed in accordance with our business culture of providing excellent customer satisfaction, while creating an atmosphere of mutual trust and respect for our store team. · Engaging, coaching and supporting the store team by recognising and understanding what motivates them. Creating a continuous culture of open communication within your store team. Being the engagement champion for your store to ensure all of the team take part in the company pulse surveys, feedback is acted on. · Supporting and developing new starters through company onboarding and continuous learning to ensure the store has trained employees to meet business needs and sales objectives. Providing feedback at regular intervals to new joiners What you will bring: · Proven successful experience as a retail Assistant Store Manager · Business orientation and the ability to step up and lead the store in the absence of the manager · The ability to build strong working relationships with the store manager and the wider store team · An appetite for learning and development demonstrated through self-learning, asking questions, accepting new challenges and taking on company learning opportunities. We aspire to have our Assistant Store Managers on the path to becoming one of our future store managers. · Customer service and management skills · Strong organisational skills · Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively lead staff, help customers and work with your manager. Why join us? · Advancement Opportunities – An opportunity to grow with Europe’s biggest pet retailer. At Maxi Zoo we believe in promoting from within as much as possible and developing our team to have a career path. · Educational Opportunities -you will get great training in store, through our training programs, and through company-wide training & meetings. We also provide further management training to give you the key skills to be able to motivate/engage your store team and take your career to the next level. · Competitive Salary · Employee Discount - we offer employee discount of up to 40% in our stores! Additional benefits: · Paid sick leave · Paid maternity and paternity leave · Annual leave starting at 21 days and rising to 23 days at year 6. · Employee assistance programme · Refer a friend Scheme · Cycle to work scheme

19 days ago

Chwdns Dental Nurse, Senior

Community Healthcare WestGalway

Job Title, Grade Code Dental Nurse, Senior Community Healthcare West (Grade Code 6440) Remuneration The salary scale for the post as at 01/01/2024: €48,895 - €50,591 - €52,140 - €53,564 - €55,308 - €56,799 - €58,444 Salary Scales are updated periodically and the most up to date versions can be found here: https://healthservice.hse.ie/staff/benefits-services/pay/pay-scales.html Campaign Reference CHW033-DNS-2024 Closing Date Friday 31st May 2024 at 12 noon Proposed Interview Date (s) As soon as possible following the closing date Taking up Appointment A start date will be indicated at job offer stage. Organisational Area Community Healthcare West Location of Post A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Dental Nurse, Senior from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration within Community Healthcare West may be filled. Informal Enquiries Galway Joe O’Connor, Principal Dental Surgeon Tel: 091 546028 Email: joseph.oconnor@hse.ie Mayo/Roscommon Anne McKeon, Principal Dental Surgeon Tel: 094 9042595 Email: anne.mckeon@hse.ie Details of Service HSE Dental provides oral health care, emergency and routine dental and orthodontic services to the target population. These services include emergency and routine care, oral health promotion, dental care to special needs groups, and public dental health services. HSE Orthodontic service provides a spectrum of orthodontic and related oral surgery treatment to clients who meet the eligibility criteria of the index of orthodontic treatment as adopted by the Department of Health and Children in 2007. Reporting Relationship The post holder will report to the Principal Dental Surgeon or designated manager. Purpose of the Post To work as part of a team providing a high quality dental/ orthodontic service to the public by providing clinical support to dental surgeons/ orthodontists/ hygienists, and working closely with colleagues to improve the service to patients and will assist in maintaining high standards of Infection prevention and control As part of the dental service management team the post holder will assist the Principal Dental Surgeon/Consultant Orthodontist with the management of dental /orthodontic services as required and particularly with the leadership and management of nursing staff. Principle Duties and Responsibilities The Dental Nurse, Senior will: Professional / Clinical · Co-operate and be fully involved in the establishment and maintenance of improved standards and quality initiatives. · Initiate and participate in audit procedures and assist in the implementation of subsequent recommendations. · Establish policies/protocols and ensure full compliance of all staff to universal/standard infection control procedures. · Assist the Principal Dental Surgeon in the delivery of all specific requirements of the special needs community, including treatment, organisation of clinics, arranging referrals and liaising with members of the dental team and carers/service providers. · Support the work of the clinician at the chairside. · Manage appointments for the clinic. · Deal with queries and give information to members of the public. · Provide appropriate and timely education and information to the patient/ their family as appropriate. · Take part in oral health promotion activities at the direction of the Principal Dental Surgeon. · Assist at general anaesthetic theatres if required. · Provide a welcoming point of first contact for members of the public, particularly when greeting parents and children in the waiting room. · Be an active participant in staff meetings and all aspects of service delivery. · Adhere to national, regional and local Health Service Executive (HSE) guidelines, policies, protocols and legislation. · Work within their scope of practice and take measures to develop and maintain the competence necessary for professional practice. · Maintain a high standard of professional behaviour and be accountable for their practice. · Delegate to and supervise the work of other grades of staff within the remit of their role, as appropriate and as directed by the Principal Dental Surgeon. · Report and consult with senior dental staff on clinical issues as appropriate. · Maintain appropriate and accurate written and electronic nursing records and reports regarding patient care in accordance with local / national / professional guidelines. · Ensure that records are safeguarded and managed as per HSE / local policy and in accordance with relevant legislation. · Participate in innovation and change in the approach to patient care delivery particularly in relation to new research findings, evidence based practice and advances in treatment. · Participate in clinical audit and review. · Be flexible in relation to working as required to meet dental nursing resource needs and the requirements of the service. · Accurately record and report all complaints to appropriate personnel according to local service policy. · Participate in the development of policies / procedures and guidelines to support compliance with current legal requirements, where existing, for the safe storage and administration of medicines and other clinical products. · Participate in the development of policies / procedures and guidelines with health, safety, fire, risk and management personnel and participate in their development in conjunction with relevant staff and in compliance with statutory obligations. · Observe, report and take appropriate action on any matter which may be detrimental to patient care or well-being. · Be aware of, and comply with, the principles of clinical governance including quality, risk and health and safety and be individually responsible for clinical governance, risk management / health and safety issues in their area of work. · Participate in the development, promotion and implementation of infection prevention and control guidelines. · Adhere to organisational dress code. · Be aware of ethical policies and procedures which pertain to their area of practice. · Respect and maintain the privacy, dignity and confidentiality of the patient. · Work closely with colleagues across services in order to provide a seamless service delivery to the client. · Contribute to policy development and formulation. · Maintain professional standards including patient and data confidentiality. · Contribute to ongoing monitoring, audit and evaluation of the service as appropriate. · Ensure that the care setting is maintained in good order, that supplies are adequate and that all equipment is clean and in good working order and ready for immediate use. · Ensure that equipment is safe to use and report any malfunctions in a timely manner. · Assist with ordering of supplies as required and ensure the appropriate and efficient use of supplies is made and exercise economy in the use of consumables. · Undertake other duties as required by the Principal Dental Surgeon or his / her designate. Education & Training · Take part in ongoing training programmes at the direction of the Principal Dental Surgeon. · Complete all mandatory training as deemed necessary by the Principal Dental Surgeon. · Participate in performance evaluation / review with their line manager, identifying areas for improvement and appropriate plans / measures to achieve them. Health & Safety · Be aware of their responsibilities to their own and others’ health and safety at work. · Have a working knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply to the role for example, Standards for Healthcare, National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections, Hygiene Standards etcand comply with associated HSE protocols for implementing and maintaining these standards as appropriate to the role. · To support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service. The above Job Specification is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. Eligibility Criteria Qualifications and/ or experience Candidates must have at the latest date of application: - 1. Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc (a) Candidates must: (i) Possess a Diploma in Dental Nursing from The University of Dublin/Dublin Dental University Hospital, or The University Dental School & Hospital Cork or NUI, Cork. or (ii) Possess the Higher Certificate in Science in Dental Nursing from Athlone Institute of Technology or Letterkenny Institute of Technology. or (iii) Holds a qualification in Dental Nursing awarded by National Examining Board of Dental Nursing (NEBDN) in the United Kingdom. or (iv) Be registered as a Dental Nurse with the Dental Council of Ireland or be entitled to be so registered. or (v) Hold a qualification in dental nursing which in the opinion of the Council is equivalent to (i), (ii) or (iii) above. and (vi) Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years (or an aggregate of 3 years fulltime) post qualification clinical experience. and (b) Candidates must have the clinical and administrative capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role. 2. Health Candidates for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. 3. Character Candidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character. Post Specific Requirements Demonstrate depth and breadth of experience in dental nursing as relevant to a senior dental nursing role. Other requirements specific to the post Have access to appropriate transport to fulfil the requirements of the role Skills, competencies and/or knowledge Knowledge / Experience Relevant to the Role · Demonstrate practitioner competence and professionalism in order to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the role. · Demonstrate a good understanding and / or experience of dental services. · Demonstrate a knowledge of cross infection control standards. · Demonstrate an awareness of legislation and standards relevant to the role. · Demonstrate evidence of computer skills as relevant to the role. Planning and Organising Resources · Demonstrates evidence of effective planning and organising skills including awareness of resource management and importance of value for money. · Demonstrates the ability to manage deadlines and effectively handle multiple tasks. Building and Maintaining Relationships · Demonstrates ability to build and maintain relationships. Commitment to Providing a Quality Service · Demonstrates awareness and appreciation of the service user · Demonstrates a commitment to providing a quality service. · Demonstrates a commitment to continuing professional development. · Demonstrates evidence of ability to empathise with and treat patients, relatives and colleagues with dignity and respect. Problem Solving & Decision Making Skills · Demonstrates effective problem solving and decision making skills Communication & Interpersonal Skills · Demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills, particularly in relation to placing children at ease and when dealing with colleague Dental Nurses. Campaign Specific Selection Process Ranking/Shortlisting / Interview A ranking and or shortlisting exercise may be carried out on the basis of information supplied in your application form. The criteria for ranking and or shortlisting are based on the requirements of the post as outlined in the eligibility criteria and skills, competencies and/or knowledge section of this job specification. Therefore it is very important that you think about your experience in light of those requirements. Failure to include information regarding these requirements may result in you not being called forward to the next stage of the selection process. Those successful at the ranking stage of this process (where applied) will be placed on an order of merit and will be called to interview in ‘bands’ depending on the service needs of the organisation. The HSE is an equal opportunities employer. Code of Practice The Health Service Executive will run this campaign in compliance with the Code of Practice prepared by the Commission for Public Service Appointments (CPSA). The CPSA is responsible for establishing the principles that should be followed when making an appointment. These are set out in the CPSA Code of Practice. The Code outlines the standards that should be adhered to at each stage of the selection process and sets out the review and appeal mechanisms open to candidates should they be unhappy with a selection process. The CPSA Code of Practice can be accessed via https://www.cpsa.ie/ . The reform programme outlined for the Health Services may impact on this role and as structures change the Job Specification may be reviewed. This Job Specification is a guide to the general range of duties assigned to the post holder. It is intended to be neither definitive nor restrictive and is subject to periodic review with the employee concerned. Dental Nurse, Senior Terms and Conditions of Employment Tenure The post is pensionable. A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Dental Nurse, Senior from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration within Community Healthcare West may be filled. The tenure of these posts will be indicated at ‘expression of interest’ stage. Appointment as an employee of the Health Service Executive is governed by the Health Act 2004 and the Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Act 2004 and Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Amendment Act 2013. Remuneration The salary scale for the post as at 01/01/2024: €48,895 - €50,591 - €52,140 - €53,564 - €55,308 - €56,799 - €58,444 New appointees to any grade start at the minimum point of the scale. Incremental credit will be applied for recognised relevant service in Ireland and abroad (Department of Health Circular 2/2011). Incremental credit is normally granted on appointment, in respect of previous experience in the Civil Service, Local Authorities, Health Service and other Public Service Bodies and Statutory Agencies. Working Week The standard working week applying to the post is to be confirmed at Job Offer stage. HSE Circular 003-2009 “Matching Working Patterns to Service Needs (Extended Working Day / Week Arrangements); Framework for Implementation of Clause 30.4 of Towards 2016” applies. Under the terms of this circular, all new entrants and staff appointed to promotional posts from Dec 16th, 2008 will be required to work agreed roster / on call arrangements as advised by their line manager. Contracted hours of work are liable to change between the hours of 8am-8pm over seven days to meet the requirements for extended day services in accordance with the terms of the Framework Agreement (Implementation of Clause 30.4 of Towards 2016). Annual Leave The annual leave associated with the post will be confirmed at Contracting stage. Superannuation This is a pensionable position with the HSE. The successful candidate will upon appointment become a member of the appropriate pension scheme. Pension scheme membership will be notified within the contract of employment. Members of pre-existing pension schemes who transferred to the HSE on the 01st January 2005 pursuant to Section 60 of the Health Act 2004 are entitled to superannuation benefit terms under the HSE Scheme which are no less favourable to those which they were entitled to at 31st December 2004 Age The Public Service Superannuation (Age of Retirement) Act, 2018* set 70 years as the compulsory retirement age for public servants. * Public Servants not affected by this legislation: Public servants joining the public service or re-joining the public service with a 26 week break in service, between 1 April 2004 and 31 December 2012 (new entrants) have no compulsory retirement age. Public servants, joining the public service or re-joining the public service after a 26 week break, after 1 January 2013 are members of the Single Pension Scheme and have a compulsory retirement age of 70. Probation Every appointment of a person who is not already a permanent officer of the Health Service Executive or of a Local Authority shall be subject to a probationary period of 12 months as stipulated in the Department of Health Circular No.10/71. Protection for Persons Reporting Child Abuse Act 1998 As this post is one of those designated under the Protection for Persons Reporting Child Abuse Act 1998, appointment to this post appoints one as a designated officer in accordance with Section 2 of the Act. You will remain a designated officer for the duration of your appointment to your current post or for the duration of your appointment to such other post as is included in the categories specified in the Ministerial Direction. You will receive full information on your responsibilities under the Act on appointment. Infection Control Have a working knowledge of Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply to the role for example, Standards for Healthcare, National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections, Hygiene Standards etc. and comply with associated HSE protocols for implementing and maintaining these standards as appropriate to the role. Health & Safety It is the responsibility of line managers to ensure that the management of safety, health and welfare is successfully integrated into all activities undertaken within their area of responsibility, so far as is reasonably practicable. Line managers are named and roles and responsibilities detailed in the relevant Site Specific Safety Statement (SSSS). Key responsibilities include: · Developing a SSSS for the department/service[1], as applicable, based on the identification of hazards and the assessment of risks, and reviewing/updating same on a regular basis (at least annually) and in the event of any significant change in the work activity or place of work. · Ensuring that Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) is integrated into day-to-day business, providing Systems Of Work (SOW) that are planned, organised, performed, maintained, and revised as appropriate, and ensuring that all safety related records are maintained and available for inspection. · Consulting and communicating with staff and safety representatives on OSH matters. · Ensuring a training needs assessment (TNA) is undertaken for employees, facilitating their attendance at statutory OSH training, and ensuring records are maintained for each employee. · Ensuring that all incidents occurring within the relevant department/service are appropriately managed and investigated in accordance with HSE procedures[2]. · Seeking advice from health and safety professionals through the National Health and Safety Function Helpdesk as appropriate. · Reviewing the health and safety performance of the ward/department/service and staff through, respectively, local audit and performance achievement meetings for example. Note : Detailed roles and responsibilities of Line Managers are outlined in local SSSS. [1] A template SSSS and guidelines are available on the National Health and Safety Function, here: https://www.hse.ie/eng/staff/safetywellbeing/about%20us/ 2 See link on health and safety web-pages to latest Incident Management Policy

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