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Store Manager – Lead the Way, Shape the Experience The Role: As Store Manager, you’ll do more than run a store — you’ll shape a team, build a culture, and grow your career in a brand that’s growing too. Whether it’s multi-site management, training roles, or new opportunities as we expand, there’s space for ambitious leaders to evolve. ✨ Why Join Us? • Autonomy to make your store your own • Career development into senior roles as we grow • Leadership training and networking opportunities • Be part of a brand that promotes from within and celebrates progress �� What We Offer: • Complimentary barista-made coffee on every shift • Employee discounts across all locations • A supportive leadership team and development opportunities • A dynamic and people-focused workplace �� Location: Costa Coffee Tramore �� Ready to lead with purpose? Apply now and be part of something great.
Seasonal Barista
Seasonal Baristas – Join Our Team This Christmas! Looking for a temporary role to brighten up your festive season? This isn’t just another job — it’s your chance to brew great coffee, meet amazing people, and gain real experience in a brand that loves growth, teamwork, and promoting from within. ✨ Why Join Us? • Be part of a fun, friendly, and supportive team . • Free handcrafted coffee on every shift (because you deserve it!). • Employee discounts across all our locations. • A workplace where every day feels different — energetic, busy, and full of festive cheer. �� What You’ll Do: Serve great coffee, make someone’s day, and help create the warm, welcoming atmosphere Costa is famous for. �� Make it yours: Bring your personality, energy, and passion for coffee, and help us brew moments to remember this Christmas. �� Location: Clonmel Showgrounds �� Apply today and join the team that inspires the world to love great coffee!
Retail Sales Assistant
Our Cork store is located in the heart of Mahon Point Shopping Centre a lively retail and leisure destination loved by locals and visitors alike. It’s a bright, welcoming space where our team serves up fresh doughnuts, delicious coffee, and plenty of smiles every day. With great transport links, free parking, and a buzzing atmosphere, it’s a fantastic place to work, connect with people, and be part of spreading joy across Cork. At Krispy Kreme, it’s not just a job it’s being part of a team that spreads joy every day! As one of our Krispy Kremers, you’ll enjoy: What You’ll Be DoingJoin the team that brings smiles (and doughnuts) to life! As a team member, you’ll:• Welcome every guest with a friendly face and genuine warmth• Serve up our delicious doughnuts and drinks with confidence and care• Recommend your favourite flavours and help guests find theirs• Keep the store looking fresh, stocked, and ready for the next rush• Jump in where needed—from the till to the display, and everywhere in between• Help maintain a clean, safe, and fun environment We’re on the lookout for someone who’s:• 18 or over (due to lone-working responsibilities)• Seeking part-time hours with the flexibility to work opening and closing shifts• Available throughout the week, Monday to Sunday• A natural team player with a passion for making someone’s day• Positive, eager to learn, and ready to roll up their sleeves• Dependable, enthusiastic, and brings good vibes wherever they go About Krispy Kreme: Our People: We embrace diversity within our teams, so whether you’re a foodie, drink lover, sport enthusiast, gym bunny, movie buff, history geek, gamer, music fan, book worm, none of the above or all the above, you’ll find a friend here! Our Doughnuts: We're famous for our amazing doughnuts, but did you know that every Krispy Kreme doughnut is handmade, decorated and delivered fresh daily by one of our awesome team members? Culture: Our culture is created through our leadership mix, of which there are a dozen (naturally!): Check out our careers page for more information on our Krispy Kreme Culture Love our planet: Our beautiful, natural world gives us our sugar, cocoa, eggs, milk, coffee, and so much more. Protecting and preserving it is vitally important to us. So, we’re constantly working to reduce our environmental impact and become more sustainable in all we do. Check out our Social Responsibility page for more information. Doughnut Wait apply today!
Court Messenger
1. The Role The role will be to provide support to the County Registrar assigned to the County of Donegal in their capacity as Sheriff and under the terms of the Enforcement of Court Orders Act, 1926, as amended. 2. Key Responsibilities The appointee will be assigned duties and responsibilities commensurate with the grade. The duties of a Court Messenger include, but are not limited to: (a) Enforcement of Decrees, Execution Orders, Fi Fas and Repossession Orders by: · the collection of monies on foot of Court Judgments lodged in the Court Office · the seizure and sale of goods to realise Judgment Debts · taking possession of lands and houses on foot of Court Orders including ejectment of persons in occupation (b) Maintenance of appropriate records to include: · Responsibility for cash, cheques and drafts received, issuing temporary receipts and accounting for monies received · Recording and updating of files and issue of appropriate notices and correspondence · Use of information technology systems (c) Customer Service · Maintaining contact with relevant stakeholders · Dealing effectively and speedily with customer queries (d) Other appropriate duties as assigned by the Office Manager. In discharging the duties detailed at (a) above, the appointee shall follow all directions relating thereto issued to him/her by the County Registrar (see Section 4 and 5 of the Enforcement of Court Orders Act, 1926 for more information) In discharging the duties at (b) to (d), the appointee shall report to the Office Manager or such person within the office designated for this purpose by the Office Manager or the Courts Service. The Court Messenger, being based at Letterkenny Court Office, will report to the Court Office Manager in relation to all HR matters e.g. annual leave, sick leave, performance management etc and any other matters not encompassed in (a) to (d) above. Additionally, a Court Messenger, at the direction of the Courts Service, may be required to provide assistance in other counties, where for example, the permanent Court Messenger is on extended leave of absence, or the position is vacant. Note, the above is intended as a guide and is neither definitive nor restrictive. 3. Essential Requirements: Candidates will be expected to demonstrate the following: Has Effective Decision-Making Skills where he/she: · Evaluates circumstances and considers his /her approach · Deals effectively with a wide range of information sources, investigating all relevant issues · Understands the practical implication of information in relation to the broader context (procedures, divisional objectives etc) · Identifies and understands key issues and trends · Correctly extracts and interprets numerical information, conducting accurate numerical calculations · Draws accurate conclusions and makes balanced and fair recommendations backed up with evidence 6. Interviews Interviews will take place in a location in Letterkenny. Interviews will be structured in format, with candidates asked to provide examples of the competencies for the role as outlined in Section 5 of this document. Interview The competencies will be thoroughly and systematically assessed at interview to assess suitability for the grade of Court Messenger. The board may ask about the experiences described on the CV and cover letter or they may ask for other examples. It is anticipated the interview will last 30 minutes. Marks allocated at interview Each of the competencies will carry equal marks of 40 therefore a total of 120 marks is available. Candidates are required to achieve 20 marks in each competency to be considered for progression to the panel. Panel Formation Following the interview process a panel will be formed for the purpose of filling a Court Messenger Position. Candidates will be ranked in order of merit based on performance at interview. This panel will remain in place until 31 December 2026 from the date of formation of the panel or until the exhaustion of the panel whichever is the earlier. Candidates who have not been offered a position at the expiry of the panel will have no claim to any further positions thereafter because of having been on the panel. Requests for Feedback Feedback in relation to the selection process is available on request. There are no specific timeframes set for the provision of feedback. Please note that the Review Process as set out in the Code of Practice is a separate process with specified timeframes that must be observed. Receipt of feedback is not required to invoke a review. It is not necessary for a candidate to compile a detailed case prior to invoking the review mechanism. The timeframe set out in the Civil and Public Service published by the CPSA Code cannot be extended for any reason including the provision of feedback. Candidates' Obligations: Candidates in the recruitment process must not: • knowingly or recklessly provide false information • canvass any person with or without inducements • impersonate a candidate at any stage of the process interfere with or compromise the process in any way Any person who contravenes the above provisions or who assists another person in contravening the above provisions is guilty of an offence. A person who is found guilty of an offence is liable to a fine and/or imprisonment. In addition, where a person found guilty of an offence was or is a candidate at a recruitment process, then: · where he/she has not been appointed to a post, he/she will be disqualified as a candidate; and where he/she has been appointed subsequently to the recruitment process in question, he/she shall forfeit that appointment. It is important to remember that this is a competitive process for a role where integrity is paramount. Sharing information on the selection process e.g. through social media or any other means, may result in disqualification from the competition. In addition, if a person found guilty of an offence was, or is a candidate at a recruitment process, they will be disqualified as a candidate and excluded from the process and if appointed to a post following the recruitment process, they will be removed from that post. Use of Recording Equipment The Courts Service does not allow the unsanctioned use of any type of recording equipment on its premises. This applies to any form of sound recording and any type of still picture or video recording, whether including sound recording or not, and covers any type of device used for these purposes. Any person wishing to use such equipment for any of these purposes must seek written permission in advance. Unsanctioned use of recording equipment by any person is a breach of this policy. Any candidate involved in such a breach will be disqualified from the competition. Specific candidate criteria Candidates must have the knowledge and ability to discharge the duties of the post concerned and be suitable on the grounds of character. Candidates must be suitable in all other relevant respects for appointment to the post concerned; and if successful they will not be appointed to the post unless they: · Agree to undertake the duties attached to the post and accept the conditions under which the duties are, or may be required to be, performed; · Are fully competent and available to undertake, and fully capable of undertaking, the duties attached to the position. Deeming of candidature to be withdrawn Candidates who do not attend for interview when and where required by the Courts Service, or who do not, when requested, furnish such evidence as the Courts Service requires in regard to any matter relevant to their candidature, will have no further claim to consideration. Candidates are expected to provide all requested documentation to the Courts Service, including all forms issued by the Courts Service for completion, within five days of request. Failure to do so will result in the candidate being deemed to have withdrawn from the competition and their candidature will receive no further consideration. 8. MATTERS RELATING TO ELIGIBILITY TO APPLY Citizenship Requirements Eligible candidates must 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 has a stamp 4 permission1 or a Stamp 5 permission 1 Please note that a 50 TEU permission, which is a replacement for Stamp 4EUFAM after Brexit, is acceptable as a Stamp 4 equivalent. To qualify candidates must be eligible by the date of any job offer. Collective Agreement: Redundancy Payments to Public Servants The Department of Public Expenditure and Reform letter dated 28th June 2012 to Personnel Officers introduced, with effect from 1st June 2012, a Collective Agreement which had been reached between the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform and the Public Services Committee of the ICTU in relation to ex-gratia Redundancy Payments to Public Servants. It is a condition of the Collective Agreement that persons availing of the agreement will not be eligible for re-employment in the Public Service by any Public Service body (as defined by the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Acts 2009 – 2011) for a period of 2 years from termination of the employment. People who availed of this scheme and who may be successful in this competition will have to prove their eligibility (expiry of period of non-eligibility) Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement (ISER): It is a condition of the Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement (ISER) as set out in Department of Finance Circular 12/09 that retirees, under that Scheme, are not eligible to apply for another position in the same employment or the same sector. Therefore, such retirees may not apply for this position. Department of Health and Children Circular 7/2010 Any person who availed of the Targeted Voluntary Early Retirement Scheme set out in the above circular 7/2010 is not eligible for re-employment in the public health sector, the wider public service or in a body wholly or mainly funded from public moneys. Therefore, such person is not eligible to compete in this competition. Any person whose employment was terminated under the Voluntary Redundancy Scheme set out in the above circular 7/2010 is not eligible for re-employment in a body wholly or mainly funded from public moneys for a period of 7 years from the date of said termination. People who availed of the VER scheme are not eligible to compete in this competition. People who availed of the VRS scheme and who may be successful in this competition will have to prove their eligibility (expiry of period of non-eligibility). Department of Environment, Community and Local Government Circular Letter LG(P) 06/2013 Any person whose employment was terminated under the terms of the Voluntary Redundancy Scheme for Local Authorities set out in the above circular 06/2013 is not eligible for re-employment in the public service (as defined by the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Acts 2009 – 2011) for a period of 2 years from the date of said termination. Any successful candidate to whom these circumstances apply will not receive an offer of employment without proof that the period of non-eligibility has expired. Other Any person who by virtue of any scheme, agreement or any other arrangement whatsoever, including any variant of those listed above, terminated his or her employment in the civil or public service may not be eligible to compete in this competition under the terms thereof. Where a person is unsure as to the meaning or effect of such terms, he or she should contact the body with whom such arrangement was reached prior to making any application under this competition. Declaration Applicants will be required to declare whether they have previously availed of a Public Service scheme of incentivised early retirement. Applicants will also be required to declare any entitlements to a Public Service pension benefit (in payment or preserved) from any other Public Service employment and/or where they have received a payment-in-lieu in respect of service in any Public Service employment. Failure to make such a declaration may disqualify a candidate from proceeding further in this competition, the final determination of which shall be made by Courts Service at its absolute discretion. Salary The salary scale for the position (rates effective from August 2025 ) is as follows: Court Messenger - Personal Pension Contribution Salary Scale: €598.65, €658.47, €669.93, €719.63, €762.07, €799.36 (NMAX), €824.94 (LSI [1] ), €852.06 (LSI [2] ) New entrants to the Civil Service will be appointed to the first point of the (PPC) salary scale. The PPC pay rate applies when the individual is required to pay a Personal Pension Contribution (otherwise known as a main scheme contribution) in accordance with the rules of their main/personal superannuation scheme. This is different to a contribution in respect of membership of a Spouses’ and Children’s scheme, or the Additional Superannuation Contributions (ASC). A different rate will apply where the appointee is not required to make a Personal Pension Contribution. Long service increments may be payable after 3(LSI1) and 6(LSI2) years satisfactory service at the maximum of the scale. Important Note Entry will be at the minimum of the scale and the rate of remuneration will not be subject to negotiation and may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. Different terms and conditions may apply if you are a currently serving civil or public servant. Subject to satisfactory performance increments may be payable in line will current Government Policy. Salary is payable fortnightly in arrears by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) into a bank account of the appointees’ choice. Payment cannot be made until an appointee supplies a bank account number and bank sort code to the Human Resources Unit of the Courts Service. Statutory deductions will be made from salary as appropriate by the Courts Service. You will agree that any overpayment of salary, allowances, or expenses will be repaid by you in accordance with Circular 07/2018: Recovery of Salary, Allowances, and Expenses Overpayments made to Staff Members/Former Staff Members/Pensioners. Duties Appointees will be expected to perform all acts, duties and obligations as appropriate to this position (which may be revised from time to time). Hours of Attendance This is a fulltime post and hours of attendance will be fixed from time to time but will amount to not less than 41 hours and 15 minutes gross per week. Appointees will be required to work such additional hours from time to time as may be reasonable and necessary for the proper performance of his or her duties subject to the limits set down under working time regulations.
Payroll Officer
The Payroll Officer will play a crucial role in maintaining compliance with relevant laws and regulations, resolving payroll discrepancies, and collaborating with various departments to streamline payroll processes. This role requires strong attention to detail, payroll expertise, and the ability to work independently to ensure payroll operations run smoothly. This is an onsite position based in our facility in Burnfoot, County Donegal. RESPONSIBILITIES
Stores Personnel
We are looking for a detail-oriented Stores Personnel to join our team in Campsie site, Derry/Londonderry. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your career in inventory and logistics while gaining exposure to supply chain operations in a dynamic and supportive environment. If you thrive on accuracy, organisation, teamwork and enjoy playing a key role in keeping production running smoothly - Then this could be the role for you! Key responsibilities:
Retail Customer Service
Company Description Sports betting, gaming and interactive entertainment is changing, and we’re leading that change. By putting people first. By placing exciting, engaging and entertaining experiences at more fingertips than ever before. We're pulling into pole position by pushing boundaries further. With innovation. With technology. But most importantly, with people like you. Because when you join Entain, it’s your game. So let’s win together. Job Description Do you love sports or have a passion for great customer service? Do you enjoy forming positive relationships? As a Retail Customer Service Manager, you will be an integral part of the Entain family, delivering top customer service and driving standards on a daily basis. In our exciting, dynamic Ladbrokes & Coral betting shops no two days are the same and you’ll have the chance to contribute to a team that wins together and does what’s right by our customers. Reporting to the Shop Manager you will be part of the Shop team, who will be serving customers and building a rapport to encourage repeat custom. Are you ready to launch a winning career? What you will do Hourly Rate for Retail: €14.39 per hour
Sales Assistant
Company Description We believe our employees are key to our success. That is why we strive to offer development and possibilities of growing and finding new challenges within JYSK. Since our founder, Lars Larsen, opened his first store in Denmark in 1979, JYSK has expanded our global presence with over 3000 stores and web shops in countries around the world. Our three fundamental JYSK Values – Tradesman, Colleague and Corporate Spirit – express the behavior and attitude that we can expect from each other. We trust each other, and we believe in empowerment and freedom with responsibility. We also take pride in rewarding engagement and a great effort among our employees. With the right attitude, opportunities abound in JYSK. We have ambitious growth plans in UK and Ireland over the next 5 years and are looking for confident, passionate and ambitious employees to come on that journey with us. If you bring Dedication… You will meet Possibilities. Job Description Are you excited about sales? And do you want to provide JYSK in Ireland’s best customer service together with your team? Do you like variation and a fast-paced environment? Then you can be the Sales Assistant we are looking for! WHAT WE OFFER YOU You get the chance to join a retail company that wants to be the candidate’s first choice when choosing an employer. We are dynamic and here your inputs get heard, you get involved and your development is crucial to us. Additionally, as JYSK ambassador, you get the following: Additional Information (Include Hourly Rate + Number of hours per week in this section if applicable). JYSK wants to include everyone, no matter the age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, and experience. Together, we secure our inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees. Because a great mix of minds, talents and unique personalities makes us a stronger team We process applications on an ongoing basis and complete the recruitment until we have found the right candidate. We always conduct interviews - for selected positions you can also expect to have assessments and/or a video interview, where we look forward to hearing about your motivation for the job. For more information, please visit our career page. Learn how we process your data in our [Privacy Policy].
Health and Safety Advisor
At John Sisk & Son, we’re more than a construction company, we’re a family-owned business with a global reach, committed to building excellence in every project. We deliver trust, certainty and value to our clients while embracing innovation and shaping the future of construction. At Sisk our Health & Safey Advisor provides support to project teams in the implementation of health and safety standards working closely with our onsite project teams under supervision of the Health & Safety Manager. As Health & Safety Advisor you will gain practical experience in construction Health & Safety systems and be a key member of our evolving team who are constantly upskilling and training to ensure optimal safety onsite. Responsibilities
Multitask Attendant
Remuneration The Salary scale for the post as of 01/08/2025 is: €35,788 €37,252 €38,794 €39,204 €40,211 €41,082 €42,336 €43,636 €44,984 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. Purpose of the Post The aim of the Catering Department is to provide the best possible services to the hospital. You will be working as part of a highly motivated team to maintain a safe, clean environment and so deliver a quality and efficient service to the patients and staff, therefore facilitating a smooth throughput of meals. To carry out multi-task attendant roles relevant to the post, in compliance with HSE and local hospital policy, procedure, protocol and guidelines. To assist in the care given to all patients, clients, relatives and visitors to be treated with respect and dignity, in a manner which is confidential. Ensure a safe and clean environment is maintained at all times. Principal Duties and Responsibilities CATERING General Accountability: • Maintain the highest personal hygiene and adhere to prescribed dress code and behaviour. • Provide a quality service of food and beverage to both patients & staff throughout the hospital. • Demonstrate behaviour consistent with the values of the hospital. • Will participate in the implementation of any new agreed health strategies or agreements. Specific Accountability: Hygiene: • To maintain high standards of personal hygiene and appearance at all times. • To ensure that high standards of food hygiene, health and safety are adhered to. • Carry out cleaning duties as per cleaning schedule or as requested to do so by Catering Management. • Be aware and practice basic food hygiene. • Maintain hygiene and good housekeeping in accordance with the Catering Department policy. • This will include the cleaning of areas such as serveries and its floors, spot cleaning of walls throughout the department. Dishwashing and cleaning of equipment and utensils to ensure the department is kept in a clean and tidy manner. • To conform with health and hygiene regulations throughout the Catering Department in line with HACCP. Service: • Provide a quality service and assist with the preparation and service of all meals. • Stock and prepare counters, ward pantries and night vending (Service includes dining room, patient service areas and special functions throughout the hospital). • The plating/service of patient’s meals. • Account and register all sales of food and beverages. • Assist the chefs as required. • Fill requisitions for wards. • To be flexible and adaptable to all changes that may take place within the Department. • To carry out additional duties as requested by Catering Management. • To be vigilant at all times for potential hazards. Ward Pantry Hygiene: • Be aware of and practice good food hygiene at all times. • Maintain a high level of cleanliness within the ward pantries and carry out cleaning procedures as outlined in cleaning schedules. • Ensure trollies, trays, shelving, presses, work tops are sanitized regularly. • Maintain the highest standard of personal hygiene and adhere to prescribed policies on dress code and behaviour at all times. Patient Service: • Maintain a prompt and efficient food delivery service to patients. • Convey accurately to management patient’s comments in respect to the quality and service of food. • Set trays, serve and wash trays, crockery, cutlery and glasses after use. • Supply fresh water, clean glasses and jugs as required. • Operate the specialist equipment within the ward pantry and undertake the associated temperature monitoring, recording and control procedures associated with HACCP principles. Alert management to any incorrect readings or incidents of poor food quality in order that remedial actions can be taken. • Prepare requisitions for dry goods, communicate this information to the central Catering Department and collect as scheduled. • Special requests from Ward Manager (i.e. catering for visitors/bereaved family members). • Take ward requests, i.e. special diets. • To maintain a flexible approach to performance of duties as specified and within the scope of all areas designated within the department. • Carry out cleaning duties within Catering Department as designated by Catering Manager i.e. cleaning schedules. • Attend training courses as required. • Any other duties, which may be necessary from time to time in line with above subject to negotiation and agreement. Health and Safety: • Adhere to hospital Infection control and health and safety procedures at all times. • Report to management all accidents, incidents and any unsafe conditions and practices. The above Job Description 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: Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition: (i) Possess the relevant QQI Further Education and Training (FET) Level 5 Certificate in Health Service Skills. OR (ii) FETAC Level 5 Certificate in Health Service Skills or Healthcare Support. OR (iii) A relevant healthcare qualification. OR (iv) Be currently employed as an Attendant, Multi-Task or a comparable role and be willing to undertake a QQI/FET Level 5 programme in Health Service skills or equivalent. AND Candidates must have the personal competence and capacity to properly discharge the duties of the role. Health Candidates 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. Character Candidates must be of good character. Post Specific Requirements Please demonstrate depth and breadth of experience as relevant to the role. Skills, Competencies and/or Knowledge • Experience of dealing with the public in a busy environment. • Attention to detail • Discretion • Diplomacy • Flexibility • Good organisational & planning skills • Willingness to continue with further education • Ability to work efficiently in a busy environment • Ability to carry out procedures in a timely manner in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures Ability to demonstrate: • Effective communication skills including the ability to represent information in a clear and concise manner. • Effective interpersonal skills • Initiative and ability to take on new projects • Importance of assuring high standards • Good team working skills 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. 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 Code of Practice sets out how the core principles of probity, merit, equity and fairness might be applied on a principle basis. The Code also specifies the responsibilities placed on candidates, facilities for feedback to applicants on matters relating to their application when requested, and outlines procedures in relation to requests for a review of the recruitment and selection process and review in relation to allegations of a breach of the Code of Practice. Additional information on the HSE’s review process is available in the document posted with each vacancy entitled “Code of Practice, Information for Candidates”. Tenure There is 2 Whole-time Permanent post available. The post is pensionable. A panel may be created from which permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part time duration 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 Appointment) Act 2004. 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. Annual Leave The annual leave associated with the post will be confirmed at job offer 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. 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 of Persons Reporting Child Abuse Act 1998 As this post is one of those designated under the Protection of 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. 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, 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. • 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. Note: Detailed roles and responsibilities of Line Managers are outlined in local SSSS.
