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SalaryTemporary Environmental Health Office – Entry Level One
£16.53per hour plus holiday pay
Main purpose of job
To be responsible through a Senior Environmental Health Officer (EHO) to a Principal Environmental Health Officer for the improvement of the health and quality of life of people in Belfast through the efficient and effective delivery of specific work activities allocated to the postholder.
To make an effective contribution to the development and achievement of the Environmental Health Service objectives and unit business plans.
To ensure that all duties and tasks assigned to the postholder are performed in accordance with specified time and quality targets.
Summary of responsibilities and personal duties
1.To carry out specified enforcement, investigative, educational and advisory duties associated with the responsibilities of any area of work to which the postholder is assigned.
2.To actively participate in and progress through a structured development programme to build the professional experience and competence.
3.To proactively liaise with other organisations (public, private, voluntary and community) to enhance the achievement of service and unit objectives.
4.To carry out project work as directed by the Principal Environmental Health Officer or Senior EHO.
5.To be responsible for organising personal daily work demands to ensure that all relevant agreed targets are achieved to ensure that a quality, customer focused Environmental Health service is delivered.
6.To provide such reports, records and statistical information as required.
7.To keep himself or herself informed of all new developments within the area of work to which the postholder is currently assigned through a process of continuing professional development.
8.To proactively make suggestions for the improvement of work practices and services provided.
9.To participate as required in the training of students and other persons assigned to the unit for training purposes or work experience.
10.To participate as directed in the council’s recruitment process.
Essential criteria
Qualifications
Applicants must have,
·be a qualified Environmental Health Officer who holds a Certificate of Registration of the Environmental Health Officers’ Registration Board or holds a qualification acceptable to the Board, that is, Diploma in Environmental Health awarded by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) or a historical equivalent;
·possess a full, current driving licence which enables them to drive in Northern Ireland and have a car available for official business, or, access to a form of transport which will enable them to meet the requirements of the post in full[1].
[1]Please be advised that this alternative is a ‘reasonable adjustment’ specifically for applicants with disabilities who, as a result of their disability, are unable to hold a full, current driving licence. However please also be advised that, given the business need for the post-holder to carry out specified enforcement, investigative, educational and advisory duties related to the work of the Environmental Health Service with organisations and customers across the city, as well as the need to provide occasional cover for out of hours services, the ‘reasonableness’ of this adjustment will be thoroughly considered prior to any appointment being made.
Full job Description availabel on request
Location: Port Health Unit Belfast
Hours: 37 per week
Salary: £17.53 per hour plus accrued holiday pay
Start: 1st April to 30 June 2024 with possible extension to the contract
If you are interested in this opportunity, please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Task Recruitment and speak to one or our consulants who with be happy to help you.
Task Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.
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