Benefits
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Travel allowances
Travelling and subsistence allowances are payable only for necessary absence from your official base. You will be paid the rates approved by the Department of Health.
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Health Service Staff Credit Union
The Health Services Staff's Credit Union (HSSCU) offers saving and loan services, current accounts and free online banking to health service staff. You can become a member or apply for a loan using the HSSCU website.
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HR forms
HR forms including leave-entitlement forms, travel and subsistence, pension, change of personal details
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HSE library
You must register to use HSE library. Get access to e-journals, e-books and clinical practice guidelines.
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Intranets
Intranets available for HSE staff including HSEnet, HBS, Finance intranet. You must be on the HSE network to access the intranet sites.
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Employee Assistance Programme – staff counselling
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) is a free counselling service supporting staff with work-related or personal problems. EAP offers assessment and short-term counselling. You can contact the service yourself and do not need a referral.
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Critical incident support (CISM)
CISM Response help staff who need support following a traumatic incident.The CISM Response Unit has local teams in different locations across the country.
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Cycle to Work Scheme
The Cycle to Work Scheme covers bicycles and equipment up to €1,250. The employee is not liable for tax, PRSI or Universal Social Charge on repayments.
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Eye tests
Display screen equipment users can get an eye and eyesight test paid for by the HSE. The HSE will also pay for minimium-requirement lenses specifically required for DSE work.