Grade IV / Assistant Staff Officer Emergency Department

The job of a Grade IV/ Assistant Staff Officer can be extremely broad based and varies greatly. Staff are required to work across all service areas within the Hospital covering the necessary shift patterns and work rosters. 

The Grade IV Assistant Staff Officer for the Emergency Department will be required to be available to work a 35 hour shift roster, across 7/7 days including day and night duty and over weekends.

A panel will be formed from which future permanent or temporary vacancies maybe filled.

• Have satisfactory experience as a Clerical Officer in the HSE, TUSLA, other statutory health agencies, or a body which provides services on behalf of the HSE under Section 38 of the Health Act 2004

A list of ‘other statutory health agencies’ can be found: https://www.gov.ie/en/organisation-information/9c9c03-bodies-under-the-aegis-of-the-department-of-health/?referrer=http://www.health.gov.ie/about-us/agencies-health-bodies/

Or

Health

A candidate 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.

Character

Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character.

Note¹: Candidates must achieve a pass in Ordinary or Higher level papers. A pass in a foundation level paper is not acceptable.  Candidates must have achieved these grades on the Leaving Certificate Established programme or the Leaving Certificate Vocational programme.  The Leaving Certification Applied Programme does not fulfil the eligibility criteria.

• Have obtained a pass (Grade D) in at least five subjects from the approved list of subjects in the Department of Education Leaving Certificate Examination, including Mathematics and English or Irish¹. Candidates should have obtained at least Grade C on higher level papers in three subjects in that examination.

Note¹: Candidates must achieve a pass in Ordinary or Higher level papers. A pass in a foundation level paper is not acceptable.

Candidates must have achieved these grades on the Leaving Certificate Established programme or the Leaving Certificate Vocational programme.

The Leaving Certification Applied Programme does not fulfil the eligibility criteria.

Or

• Have completed a relevant examination at a comparable standard in any equivalent examination in another jurisdiction

Or

• Hold a comparable and relevant third level qualification of at least level 6 on the National Qualifications Framework maintained by Qualifications and Quality Ireland, (QQI).

And

• Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability, including a high standard of suitability, for the proper discharge of the office.

Health

A candidate 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.

Age

Age restriction shall only apply to a candidate where s/he is not classified as a new entrant (within the meaning of the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 2004). A candidate who is not classified as a new entrant must be under 65 years of age on the first day of the month in which the latest date for receiving completed application forms for the office occurs.

Character

Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good

Character.

This post involves rostered evening shifts, weekend work, and participation in the night‑duty schedule.

Please find below job spec:

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Professional Knowledge & Experience

• Demonstrates knowledge and experience relevant to the role as per the duties & responsibilities, eligibility criteria and post specific requirements of the role
• Maximise the use of ICT, demonstrating excellent computer skills particularly Microsoft Office, Outlook etc.
• Demonstrate the ability to work in line with relevant policies and procedures

Planning and Managing Resources

• Demonstrate the ability to plan and organise own workload and that of others in an effective and methodical manner within strict deadlines, ensuring deadlines are met
• Sets realistic goals and time-scales, taking account of potential problems and competing priorities
• Devotes time and energy to the most important task at any given time
• Maintains an awareness of value for money

Evaluating Information, Problem Solving & Decision Making

• Demonstrate numeracy skills, the ability to evaluate information, problem solve and make effective decisions
• Makes decisions and solves problems in a timely manner before they accumulate

Team working

• Demonstrate the ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team
• Contributes to a positive team spirit
• Demonstrates a willingness to become involved and help team members if they are under pressure

Communication & Interpersonal Skills

• Effective communication skills including the ability to present information in a clear and concise manner
• Strong written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to build and maintain relationships with a variety of stakeholders; treats others with dignity and respect.
• Demonstrate the ability to influence people and eventsGathers information from enough sources and other people to