Hse/Tulsa clerical officer competition 2017

stella102

Misskatie wrote: »

No I received 3 expression of interest since May. Havnt heard anything in a good while now. How about you? Moving extremely slow

No nothing since July.

Skarlett Black

Has anyone heard anything from the Kerry panel? There were three expression of interest emails in the first week or so and that was it.

In July I applied for an admin job through an agency, when I got to interview they told me that they were creating a panel for HSE grade III clerical officers- which I found strange as there had just been a competition.

In August another recruitment company got in touch with me re an interview for clerical position within the HSE. Went for it and it was another panel for grade III clerical officers.

I'm on all of them, but heard nothing. Were there even jobs?? There were so many at the interviews..

Skarlett Black

Molly2016 wrote: »

I accepted a permanent post in cork started in January so far so good. There was a recruitment embargo but a lot of staff taken on through the medical secretarial course recently. They come in on work experience but they are kept on then afterwards. So the hse is taking on staff but they are not coming in through the panels they are coming in through work experience and courses

Thats exactly it, I'm on three different HSE grade 3 panels with HBS, CPL and another.

It seems like every medical secretary in the county comes for work experience and gets kept on... I have no idea why there even are panels... There were two positions in my former workplace offered as expressions of interest from HBS but those posts were filled without using the panel.

hhghdghgdjhhg

1tsme wrote: »

Still nothing in Longford/Westmeath. Absolutely infuriating! I got 3 expressions of interest in a row this afternoon from Laois/Offaly. I reckon that's over 20 now for that area.

I agree with you fully 1tsme. Absolutely infuriating and many other words I’d use to describe it, what I don’t get is why they even made these panels for Longford/Westmeath at all, Its seems that some if not most of the temporary clerical officers in mostly Westmeath are been made permanent out of their temporary positions and have never been on the panel that was set up at the start of this year. I believe there is many positions available in Westmeath to be filled that should be taken from the panel that HBS just did at the start of this year. I have not heard anything from Longford/Westmeath as of yet. As for Laois/Offaly, Offaly panel is moving a bit but not quick enough for the length of time it went live, again I say similar situation with regards to temporary that are not on the panel when it first started back in November 2017 are been made permanent. So I can’t see myself been called anytime soon if this is the case.

Jojo18

How long from when you send all your documents to when you receive your contract? Does garda vetting take long? Just working out my time frames.

Treatycat

nl2803 wrote: »

Received my contract in the post last Friday, does anyone know how many annual leave holidays you get, my contract says 28.5 which seems a lot. Thanks

That seems crazy I'm temporary and I'm on 26. The permanent contracts start at 25 so I'm not sure why it's not all standard. Are you temporary or permanent?

Jojo18

Treatycat wrote: »

nl2803 wrote: »

Received my contract in the post last Friday, does anyone know how many annual leave holidays you get, my contract says 28.5 which seems a lot. Thanks

That seems crazy I'm temporary and I'm on 26. The permanent contracts start at 25 so I'm not sure why it's not all standard. Are you temporary or permanent?

How long do you have to return your contract. Do you have much time between receiving the contracts and your start date? I'm just wondering how much notice you can give in current job

StrikeHurls

Hi there anybody know what or how much deductions are taken from gross income for pensions etc grade 3?

farmgirl1

StrikeHurls wrote: »

Hi there anybody know what or how much deductions are taken from gross income for pensions etc grade 3?

Hi there, at grade 1 on the scale for grade 3 u get approx €760 after deductions every fortnight. Hope this helps

StrikeHurls

farmgirl1 wrote: »

Hi there, at grade 1 on the scale for grade 3 u get approx €760 after deductions every fortnight. Hope this helps

Thanks a million

dublingirlx

Can I just ask those who have been offered jobs and who are waiting to get their documents etc in order, do you actually know at the time of being offered a job early on, where exactly in your county you are being placed? For example, some here have said that they were offered a job and didn't actually start until a few months later by the time they got their garda vetting etc sorted. So come the time you are ready to start, will you know where exactly you are starting at the time you have been offered the job or could you be placed anywhere within your county at the time of actually starting? So if say I'm offered a job now in my local hospital and then, lets say, come February, I have all my documents etc together and I am ready to start, can they say 'we are now placing you in 'said' clinic' which is miles away? Hope I don't sound confusing in what I am trying to ask?

Jojo18

dublingirlx wrote: »

Can I just ask those who have been offered jobs and who are waiting to get their documents etc in order, do you actually know at the time of being offered a job early on, where exactly in your county you are being placed? For example, some here have said that they were offered a job and didn't actually start until a few months later by the time they got their garda vetting etc sorted. So come the time you are ready to start, will you know where exactly you are starting at the time you have been offered the job or could you be placed anywhere within your county at the time of actually starting? So if say I'm offered a job now in my local hospital and then, lets say, come February, I have all my documents etc together and I am ready to start, can they say 'we are now placing you in 'said' clinic' which is miles away? Hope I don't sound confusing in what I am trying to ask?

I was offered a specific position / role / address in my county. It doesn't change. I've submitted all documents and just waiting on garda vetting link

Liz39

dublingirlx wrote: »

Can I just ask those who have been offered jobs and who are waiting to get their documents etc in order, do you actually know at the time of being offered a job early on, where exactly in your county you are being placed? For example, some here have said that they were offered a job and didn't actually start until a few months later by the time they got their garda vetting etc sorted. So come the time you are ready to start, will you know where exactly you are starting at the time you have been offered the job or could you be placed anywhere within your county at the time of actually starting? So if say I'm offered a job now in my local hospital and then, lets say, come February, I have all my documents etc together and I am ready to start, can they say 'we are now placing you in 'said' clinic' which is miles away? Hope I don't sound confusing in what I am trying to ask?

Hi I’m not sure if this answers your question but you express interest in your chosen job and then if you get it, it is yours pending the completion of all documentation. Mine took 2 months to come through I think it took so long due to clearance from abroad and a back log in HBS. But the job I expressed an interest in is the job that job that I got(it didn’t change while waiting on documentation) is that what you want to know?

dublingirlx

Liz39 wrote: »

Hi I’m not sure if this answers your question but you express interest in your chosen job and then if you get it, it is yours pending the completion of all documentation. Mine took 2 months to come through I think it took so long due to clearance from abroad and a back log in HBS. But the job I expressed an interest in is the job that job that I got(it didn’t change while waiting on documentation) is that what you want to know?

That's what I wanted to know alright. Thanks for your reply. I wonder has it ever happened though - that a person was offered a position in a certain place and it changed when pending paperwork was complete? Just wondering is it a possibility?

Liz39

dublingirlx wrote: »

That's what I wanted to know alright. Thanks for your reply. I wonder has it ever happened though - that a person was offered a position in a certain place and it changed when pending paperwork was complete? Just wondering is it a possibility?

No bother 😊 I could be wrong but I doubt it, I really don’t think they would be allowed to do that

usename18

Can I ask, what kind of documents do you have to submit?

Jojo18 wrote: »

I was offered a specific position / role / address in my county. It doesn't change. I've submitted all documents and just waiting on garda vetting link

Jojo18

usename18 wrote: »

Can I ask, what kind of documents do you have to submit?

Jojo18 wrote: »

I was offered a specific position / role / address in my county. It doesn't change. I've submitted all documents and just waiting on garda vetting link

Copies of birth cert, marriage cert, passport, qualifications. They were stamped by the guards

usename18

Thanks. Anything to do with past employers?
I ask, as one of mine has gone out of business and left the country.
He was a couple of jobs ago, but I know he'd be a nightmare to find!

Jojo18 wrote: »

Copies of birth cert, marriage cert, passport, qualifications. They were stamped by the guards

Jojo18

usename18 wrote: »

Can I ask, what kind of documents do you have to submit?

Jojo18 wrote: »

I was offered a specific position / role / address in my county. It doesn't change. I've submitted all documents and just waiting on garda vetting link

Copies of birth cert, marriage cert, passport, qualifications. They were stamped by the guards

Liz39 wrote: »

dublingirlx wrote: »

Can I just ask those who have been offered jobs and who are waiting to get their documents etc in order, do you actually know at the time of being offered a job early on, where exactly in your county you are being placed? For example, some here have said that they were offered a job and didn't actually start until a few months later by the time they got their garda vetting etc sorted. So come the time you are ready to start, will you know where exactly you are starting at the time you have been offered the job or could you be placed anywhere within your county at the time of actually starting? So if say I'm offered a job now in my local hospital and then, lets say, come February, I have all my documents etc together and I am ready to start, can they say 'we are now placing you in 'said' clinic' which is miles away? Hope I don't sound confusing in what I am trying to ask?

Hi I’m not sure if this answers your question but you express interest in your chosen job and then if you get it, it is yours pending the completion of all documentation. Mine took 2 months to come through I think it took so long due to clearance from abroad and a back log in HBS. But the job I expressed an interest in is the job that job that I got(it didn’t change while waiting on documentation) is that what you want to know?

I received a job offer on 17 October. My documents were all submitted this week. How much longer for contract / start date, do you know. What took 2 months for you?

Jojo18

usename18 wrote: »

Thanks. Anything to do with past employers?
I ask, as one of mine has gone out of business and left the country.
He was a couple of jobs ago, but I know he'd be a nightmare to find!

Jojo18 wrote: »

Copies of birth cert, marriage cert, passport, qualifications. They were stamped by the guards

Yes my three references were included, I had to forward the forms onto each previous employer and ask them to complete and return

snughums0611

I got a job offer mid July and finally started last week, 30th October!

I received a job offer on 17 October. My documents were all submitted this week. How much longer for contract / start date, do you know. What took 2 months for you?[/quote]

snughums0611

Skarlett Black wrote: »

Has anyone heard anything from the Kerry panel? There were three expression of interest emails in the first week or so and that was it.

In July I applied for an admin job through an agency, when I got to interview they told me that they were creating a panel for HSE grade III clerical officers- which I found strange as there had just been a competition.

In August another recruitment company got in touch with me re an interview for clerical position within the HSE. Went for it and it was another panel for grade III clerical officers.

I'm on all of them, but heard nothing. Were there even jobs?? There were so many at the interviews..

I've received a few job offers but all were taken by candidates higher on the panel. Was offered a job in July and started last week. There's very few jobs being offered considering the amount of people on the panel.

snughums0611

dublingirlx wrote: »

how long would it take approx then from the time they contact your employer looking for a reference, and the time you actually start? I would definately have to give at least one months notice!!!

They told me end of august they were contacting my current employer, I finally started last week (30th October)!

mersie

snughums0611 wrote: »

I got a job offer mid July and finally started last week, 30th October!

I received a job offer on 17 October. My documents were all submitted this week. How much longer for contract / start date, do you know. What took 2 months for you?

[/quote]


When did you have to have all your paper work in for? Is it a fixed term position ? How's it going so far

dorbrogra

snughums0611 wrote: »

I've received a few job offers but all were taken by candidates higher on the panel. Was offered a job in July and started last week. There's very few jobs being offered considering the amount of people on the panel.

That's great news snughums0611, is this in Kerry? I'm still waiting to hear anything, not many job offers but I presume they go to the first 30 on the panel. Two jobs offered in Kerry today both part time but permanent, special conditions attached to both by way of Dictaphone typing. These 2 jobs had previously been sent to the first 30 on the panel only, but have now opened up to at least in the 70's. What number were you roughly if you don't mind me asking,,, just trying to figure out how many still ahead of me.

laura911

Hi I’m after getting an offer for a job, I’m currently in the civil service but the new job is near where i live, where as I currently drive a hour to and from work, my question is if I was to take the new job will my service and increments carry over does anyone know? It’s the main thing holding me back from jumping ship

snughums0611

dorbrogra wrote: »

That's great news snughums0611, is this in Kerry? I'm still waiting to hear anything, not many job offers but I presume they go to the first 30 on the panel. Two jobs offered in Kerry today both part time but permanent, special conditions attached to both by way of Dictaphone typing. These 2 jobs had previously been sent to the first 30 on the panel only, but have now opened up to at least in the 70's. What number were you roughly if you don't mind me asking,,, just trying to figure out how many still ahead of me.

Hi, yep in Kerry. It's a 6 month contract with a longer contract possible. I love it so far, very intense but never boring which is great! Saw the two jobs today, the hours aren't full time which would stop me applying to be honest. I'm number 46 on the panel so obviously still a lot ahead of me on the panel that haven't taken up jobs yet.

snughums0611

mersie wrote: »

When did you have to have all your paper work in for? Is it a fixed term position ? How's it going so far[/quote]

I had a couple of weeks to have the paperwork in so sometime early in September. The job is a 6 month contract with a longer contract hopeful. Job is going great so far, a lot to get used to but very interesting

JJayoo

In regards to having documents notarised, will a photocopy surfice or do you need to use the original?

Jojo18

JJayoo wrote: »

In regards to having documents notarised, will a photocopy surfice or do you need to use the original?

You bring the originals too, they check originals and stamp the copies.

marieky21

The Hse will recognise your service so if you are moving from clerical officer in the civil service to clerical officer in the Hse you will transfer over on the same point so for example if you have 3 yrs and 6 months you will be place on the 4 th point of the salary scale and you will get an increment in 6 months time.

raymondc310

Guys just wondering is anyone working as a CO in the clinical administration department in any hospital im looking for info about this post as there is one available to me !

stella102

I was looking through the last few posts and wondering if you apply for a position and only have 2 references on the original application, will it make you unsuitable for the role?

JJayoo

I have been sent a Pre-placement health assessment form and the quality of the form is so bad that I can barely read it. It's the first page I need to attach to another document before posting back.

It's as if they left a form outside in the rain for a year and then scanned it, I honestly can't read it. Is this the norm? Or have they sent me the wrong document?

Liz39

JJayoo wrote: »

I have been sent a Pre-placement health assessment form and the quality of the form is so bad that I can barely read it. It's the first page I need to attach to another document before posting back.

It's as if they left a form outside in the rain for a year and then scanned it, I honestly can't read it. Is this the norm? Or have they sent me the wrong document?

LOL definitely the norm! I had to ring and ask what did the questions say as I couldn’t make it out! It is shocking, it wouldn’t take much to do out a proper one

shortlady

I on the Donegal panel and i have just been sent expression of interest for 2 X whole time equivalent for Sligo University Hospital. Said in the email they could not be filled from the Sligo/ Leitrim panel.

dorbrogra

snughums0611 wrote: »

I've received a few job offers but all were taken by candidates higher on the panel. Was offered a job in July and started last week. There's very few jobs being offered considering the amount of people on the panel.

Do you know roughly how many expressions of interest have been sent to candidates in Kerry, just wondering how far down the list they've gone. I'm late 60's so probably haven't a hope in hell of getting placed before panel expires.

nl2803

shortlady wrote:

I on the Donegal panel and i have just been sent expression of interest for 2 X whole time equivalent for Sligo University Hospital. Said in the email they could not be filled from the Sligo/ Leitrim panel.

I sent you a pm. Thanks

OrangeBadger

Hiya guys

I am into the pre-clearance stage and am just wondering if anyone could shed some light on what exactly a clerical officer does.

Now obviously I know the role would vary in different sectors, but are there any general things that perhaps I could be familiarising myself with such as different Microsoft office packages?

Or is there always a training period? Getting a bit anxious and want to be prepared as best I can.

Thank you for any feedback

OrangeBadger

One further question.

I have been sent a 'verification of service template' without any explanation as to how to fill it out. Is it for all previous employment or only for previous posts within the HSE

JJayoo

So many fcuking hoops, they are asking me for a reference from a job I had 14 years ago, so I have to find out if the lady, who was old back then, is still alive then tell her to set up an email address so I can email her a form to fill out.

tonzboher

JJayoo wrote: »

So many fcuking hoops, they are asking me for a reference from a job I had 14 years ago, so I have to find out if the lady, who was old back then, is still alive then tell her to set up an email address so I can email her a form to fill out.

when i was going through that stage i just rang them with any questions like that and they were sound enough, i had to go looking for other references alright due to having worked in the family business at home and they wouldn't accept family members as references

tonzboher

OrangeBadger wrote: »

Hiya guys

I am into the pre-clearance stage and am just wondering if anyone could shed some light on what exactly a clerical officer does.

Now obviously I know the role would vary in different sectors, but are there any general things that perhaps I could be familiarising myself with such as different Microsoft office packages?

Or is there always a training period? Getting a bit anxious and want to be prepared as best I can.

Thank you for any feedback

i had no idea what i was going to be doing when i started my position back in august, and to be fair there was good training provided. i didnt do any preparation before i started but i would be reasonably handy enough with computers anyway, no acourse it all depends on where your going to be working too, i am lucky in that i got a position in the business side of the HSE and dont deal with Members of the public

usename18

Anyone know what's on the reference form?

stella102

2 Permanent jobs posted for Naas in Kildare panel

JJayoo

Can't find my birth certificate, house has been torn apart.

So I will have to pay 20 euro fee to the HSE to get a new copy of my birth certificate so I can notarize it and then send it off to the HSE recruiters to prove that I was born.

The HSE is an efficient process.

Jojo18

I'm just waiting on occupational health clearance and end of garda vetting. My current job is being advertised and they are interviewing this week!!!! I don't have my start date for HSE, I'm in a panic. Can anyone advise if it's much longer till I start

nl2803

Jojo18 wrote:

I'm just waiting on occupational health clearance and end of garda vetting. My current job is being advertised and they are interviewing this week!!!! I don't have my start date for HSE, I'm in a panic. Can anyone advise if it's much longer till I start

I was offered in July and only got a start date for November.

tonzboher

Jojo18 wrote: »

I'm just waiting on occupational health clearance and end of garda vetting. My current job is being advertised and they are interviewing this week!!!! I don't have my start date for HSE, I'm in a panic. Can anyone advise if it's much longer till I start

Why is your current job after being advertised? have you told your current employers that your leaving? if you have told them, you shouldn't have until the HSE tell you that they are going to contact your current employer for a reference, until that point you should have said nothing because it could be another month or 2 before you start with the HSE

Jojo18

tonzboher wrote: »

Jojo18 wrote: »

I'm just waiting on occupational health clearance and end of garda vetting. My current job is being advertised and they are interviewing this week!!!! I don't have my start date for HSE, I'm in a panic. Can anyone advise if it's much longer till I start

Why is your current job after being advertised? have you told your current employers that your leaving? if you have told them, you shouldn't have until the HSE tell you that they are going to contact your current employer for a reference, until that point you should have said nothing because it could be another month or 2 before you start with the HSE

They contacted my current employer already. Same week I had to get all notarised documents done. I chased up my previous employer references and they rang my manager. I haven't officially given a leave date but they know I'm leaving. It's a terrible situation now.