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Welcome

Welcome to the Health Service Executive (HSE). You join us at a very exciting andchallenging time. The organisation is changing rapidly with the emphasis on aclient/patient centered approach. This will require a strong focus on team work and,particularly, interdisciplinary working.

This is our first Employee Handbook and we hope to add and expand on it over thecoming years to reflect new legislation and agreements. The Internet site is currentlybeing developed and we will be posting our policies and procedures there. Updates andamendments will also be posted on our Intranet site and your Manager will be informed.

The purpose of this Handbook is to outline for you the structures of the HSE, to guide youon our employment policies, learning and development opportunities and to help youunderstand what we expect from you and what you can expect from the HSE.

Please take time to read this Handbook. Any questions you have can be directed to yourLine Manager in the first instance.

As an Employee of the HSE you will be an important member of your team contributing to

our goal the provision of a world class health system.

I wish you every success in your career with the HSE.


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Our Purpose = Our Mission To enable people live healthier

and more fulfilled lives

Our Ambition = Our Vision Easy AccessConfidenceStaff Pride

The HSE recognises and values the diversity of all Employees and

is committed to developing working practices which will allow every Employee to

contribute his or her best, regardless of race, gender, family status, membership of

travellers community, marital status, religion or belief, age, disability

or sexual orientation.

Conten

Part One

J oining the H

1.1 Introdu

1.2 Your fir

1.3 Your E

Part Two

Working for t

2.1 Employ

2.2 Equal O

2.3 Policies

2.4 Grievan

2.5 Commu

2.6 Informa

2.7 Your Pa

2.8 Leave f

2.9 Develo

Part Three

Leaving the

3.1 Resign


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01 Part 1

J oining the HSE

1.1 IntroductionOur Priorities are:

Focus on CustomersBase all your decisions on wAlways try to make it easieMake sure we constantly p

EfficiencyWhatever you do, think HSEReduce the need for peopledeliver our servicesMaximise the use of facilitie

TeamworkRespect the skills and abilitChallenge constructively; neShare resources and activeActively acknowledge the e

Take the InitiativeTake responsibility; Its up Dont just talk about problemBe innovative and set an ex

Your ColleaguesChallenge each other to acTake an interest in the deveAbove all, be courteous

Lead by ExampleSet challenging goalsBe accountable; do what yoGo the extra mile

About t his Handbook

This Employee Handbook sets aboconditions of employment. Taking contents will help you:

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35 Part 3Leaving the HSE

3.1 Resignation, RetiremAims:

Understand your obligations in reUnderstand the basic component

ResignationsPermanent Employees are expected from the HSEs employment.Permanent employees are expected Employment of their intention to resig

Temporary Employees are expected Terms of Employment Act 1973199

Length of Service Minim13 weeks to 2 years 1 week2 years to 5 years 2 wee5 years plus 4 week

Resignation Pension entitlement

If you resign with less than 2 years seanother organisation to which your serefund of any pension contributions y

If you have been employed for more tanother organisation to which your seretained. P reserved benefits will becoentrants) upon receipt of written appl

If you entered employment with a forto either preserve your benefits or tak

RetirementIf you retire the benefits of the Pensio

Retirement PensionLump Sum

In the unfortunate event of the death of the Pension Scheme the following is pa

(a) 1 years reckonable pay (at the ra(b) the lump sum that would have b

health grounds on the date of de

If the staff member was contributing tpension will be payable to the spouse

If the staff member who was contributhe following is payable:

A pension to the spouse and elig


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37The factors taken into account in d etermining pension benefits are as follows:

Basic SalaryPensionable Allowances, if anyService (e.g. HSE, former Health Board, Civil Service, Local Authority, VoluntaryHospitals, VEC or approved Public Sector Bodies)

See online calculator at www.hse.ie Please note that the entire time span of youremployment may not equate with your pensionable service as certain periods e.g. unpaidsick leave will be deducted.Some early retirement schemes exist

For Psychiatric Staff employed before 1st

April 2004 under the Mental Treatment Act

1945 Nursing initiative schemes for General Nursing StaffCost Neutral Early RetirementIll Health Retirement (where deemed necessary by Occupational Health Department)

As ear ly i n your career as possibleIt is extremely important that you familiarise yourself with the pension provision within theHSE and also to make conscious decisions to maximise this benefit. The HSE providesMid-Career and Pre-Retirement Courses for your information.

These courses provide information on the following:Pension SchemeTaxationSocial WelfareInvestmentsLegalities

Many aspects of the pension scheme require detailed explanation and a range of

information leaflets are available. For all advice relating to the pension schemes youshould contact your local HSE Pension Office.Further details of the schemes are available on www.hse.ie

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