Clinical Nurse Manager 2 / Clinical Midwife Manager 2 - Urodynamics Join to apply for the Clinical Nurse Manager 2/Clinical Midwife Manager 2 - Urodynamics role at HSE West North West
Purpose of the Post The HSE’s National Women and Infants Health Programme is advocating the implementation of Gynaecology Ambulatory Care Centres (Women Health Centres) as a solution to address long waiting times, high numbers of women awaiting care and to increase women’s satisfaction with services. This will require delivery of services beyond traditional organisational boundaries and providers. Ideally the successful candidate will have undertaken Uroflow studies and will commit to undertake further studies in this area. The candidate will have a background in women’s health and be proficient in the insertion of ring pessaries. The development of key nurse‑led urodynamics services in women health is critical in the model of care delivery ensuring that women experience a seamless pathway of care with minimal fragmentation and duplication. This post is pivotal in service planning, co‑ordinating and managing activity through the use of internationally evidence‑based standards and guidelines. Their role will contribute, through close collaboration with the patient, to the improvement of the health care experiences and outcomes for patients attending for urogynaecology care. The purpose of the CNM2/CMM2 Urodynamics is to work as part of the multidisciplinary team to provide nursing and midwifery service for women with urodynamics conditions who require support and treatment through the continuum of care. The post plays a pivotal role in service planning, co‑ordinating, and managing activity and resources within the clinical area. Main responsibilities include:
Principal Duties And Responsibilities Support the principle that care of the patient comes first at all times and approach work with flexibility and enthusiasm.
Maintain awareness of the primacy of the patient in relation to all hospital activities.
Participate in the Group’s performance management programme.
Attend sites in the Group for shadowing.
Professional / Clinical Manage patient care to ensure the highest professional standards using an evidence‑based, care planning approach.
Provide a high level of professional and clinical leadership.
Be responsible for the co‑ordination, assessment, planning, delivery and review of service user care by all staff in designated area(s).
Provide safe, comprehensive midwifery and nursing care to service users within the guidelines laid out by Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann, Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).
Practice nursing/midwifery according to Professional Clinical Guidelines, National and Area Health Service Executive (HSE) guidelines, local policies, protocols and guidelines, current legislation.
Manage own caseload in accordance with the needs of the post.
Participate in teams/meetings/committees as appropriate, communicating and working in co‑operation with other team members.
Facilitate coordination, cooperation and liaison across healthcare teams and programmes.
Collaborate with service users, family, carers and other staff in treatment/care planning and in the provision of support and advice.
Communicate verbally and/or in writing results of assessments, treatment/care programmes and recommendations to the team and relevant others in accordance with service policy.
Plan discharge or transition of the service user between services as appropriate.
Ensure that service users and others are treated with dignity and respect.
Maintain nursing and midwifery records in accordance with local service and professional standards.
Health & Safety Ensure that effective safety procedures are developed and managed to comply with statutory obligations, in conjunction with relevant staff such as health and safety procedures, emergency procedures.
Observe, report and take appropriate action on any matter which may be detrimental to staff and/or service user care or wellbeing.
Assist in observing and ensuring implementation and adherence to established policies and procedures such as health and safety, infection control, storage and use of controlled drugs.
Ensure completion of incident/near miss forms/clinical risk reporting.
Adhere to department policies in relation to the care and safety of any equipment supplied for the fulfilment of duty.
Liaise with other relevant staff such as CNS infection control Occupational Therapist regarding appropriateness for procurement.
Have a working knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply to the role, including Standards for Healthcare, National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections, Hygiene Standards, and comply with associated HSE protocols for implementing and maintaining these standards as appropriate to the role.
To support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low‑carbon and efficient health service.
Education and Training Engage in continuing professional development by keeping up to date with nursing and midwifery literature, recent nursing and midwifery research and new developments in nursing and midwifery management, education and practice and attend staff study days as considered appropriate.
Be familiar with the curriculum training programme for student midwives and be aware of the clinical experience required to meet the needs of the programme.
Participate in the identification, development and delivery of induction, education, training and development programmes for Nursing/Midwifery and non‑nursing staff.
Provide support and supportive supervision to front‑line staff where appropriate.
Supervise and assess student midwives and nurses and foster a clinical learning environment.
Engage in performance review processes including personal development planning as appropriate.
Management Exercise authority in the running of the assigned area(s) as deputised by the ADOM.
Provide the necessary supervision, coordination and deployment of nursing, midwifery and support staff to ensure optimum delivery of care in the designated area(s).
Manage communication at ward and departmental level and facilitate team building.
Provide staff leadership and motivation conducive to good working relations and work performance.
Promote a culture that values diversity and respect in the workplace.
Formulate, implement and evaluate service plans and budgets in cooperation with the wider healthcare team.
Manage all resources efficiently and effectively within agreed budget.
Lead on practice development within the clinical area.
Lead and implement change.
Promote, facilitate and participate in the development of nursing and midwifery policies and procedures, monitor as appropriate and lead on proactive improvement.
Contribute to the formulation, development and implementation of policies and procedures at area and hospital level.
Ensure compliance with legal requirements, policies and procedures affecting service users, staff and other hospital matters.
Manage and promote liaisons with internal/external bodies as appropriate e.g. intra‑hospital service and the community.
Actively participate in the nursing and midwifery Management structure by ‘acting up’ when required.
Maintain all necessary clinical and administrative records and reporting arrangements.
Engage in IT developments as they apply to service user and service administration.
KPIs The identification and development of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) which are congruent with the Hospital’s service plan targets.
The development of Action Plans to address KPI targets.
Driving and promoting a Performance Management culture.
In conjunction with line manager assist in the development of a Performance Management system for your profession.
The management and delivery of KPIs as a routine and core business objective.
Please Note Employees must attend fire lectures periodically and must observe fire orders.
All accidents within the Department must be reported immediately.
Infection Control Policies must be adhered to.
In line with the Safety Health and Welfare at Work Acts 2005 and 2010 all staff must comply with all safety regulations and audits.
In line with the Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Act 2004, smoking within the Hospital Buildings is not permitted.
Hospital uniform code must be adhered to.
Provide information that meets the need of Senior Management.
To support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low‑carbon and efficient health service.
Risk Management, Infection Control, Hygiene Services and Health & Safety The management of Risk, Infection Control, Hygiene Services and Health & Safety is the responsibility of everyone and will be achieved within a progressive, honest and open environment.
The post holder must be familiar with the necessary education, training and support to enable them to meet this responsibility.
The post holder has a duty to familiarise themselves with the relevant Organisational Policies, Procedures & Standards and attend training as appropriate in the following areas: Continuous Quality Improvement Initiatives, Document Control Information Management Systems, Risk Management Strategy and Policies, Hygiene Related Policies, Procedures and Standards, Decontamination Code of Practice, Infection Control Policies, Safety Statement, Health & Safety Policies and Fire Procedure, Data Protection and confidentiality Policies.
The post holder is responsible for ensuring that they become familiar with the requirements stated within the Risk Management Strategy and that they comply with the Group’s Risk Management Incident/Near miss reporting Policies and Procedures.
The post holder is responsible for ensuring that they comply with hygiene services requirements in your area of responsibility. Hygiene Services incorporates environment and facilities, hand hygiene, catering, cleaning, the management of laundry, waste, sharps and equipment.
The post holder must foster and support a quality improvement culture throughout your area of responsibility in relation to hygiene services.
The post holders’ responsibility for Quality & Risk Management, Hygiene Services and Health & Safety will be clarified to you in the induction process and by your line manager.
The post holder must take reasonable care for his or her own actions and the effect that these may have upon the safety of others.
The post holder must cooperate with management, attend Health & Safety related training and not undertake any task for which they have not been authorised and adequately trained.
The post holder is required to bring to the attention of a responsible person any perceived shortcoming in our safety arrangements or any defects in work equipment.
It is the post holder’s responsibility to be aware of and comply with the HSE Health Care Records Management/Integrated Discharge Planning (HCRM / IDP) Code of Practice.
Application Instructions Please download and submit your fully completed application form through the Rezoomo website (Using Google Chrome). Completed Applications Forms to be returned by REZOOMO only. Please ensure you read the instructions for the completion of this Application Form and complete all areas, in full. Failure to complete all areas of the Application Form will result in you not being brought forward to the interview stage of the selection process.
Seniority level Not Applicable
Employment type Full-time
Job function Other
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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