Recruitment Licence - Code of Practice

All recruitment for jobs in the HSE must follow the rules in the Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Act 2004. This is regulated by the Commission for Public Service Appointments (CPSA).

All HSE jobs, except those covered by the Local Authorities (Officers and Employees) Act 1926, must follow the CPSA Code of Practice. This Code outlines how recruitment should be carried out fairly, honestly, and based on merit and equality.

The Code of Practice:

• describes the standards to be followed at each stage of the selection process
• explains how candidates can ask for a review or appeal if they are unhappy with a decision
• explains what is expected from candidates taking part in the process
• explains how the CPSA audits recruitment to make sure the rules are followed

Code of practice - cpsa.ie

Candidate guidance on reviews and complaints

The CPSA Guidance for Candidates on Reviews and Complaints explains what to do if you believe a recruitment process was unfair. It outlines how to request a review or make an appeal. It also provides answers to common questions about the process.

CPSA guidance for candidates - cpsa.ie