Clinical Nurse Manager 3, Older Persons Service

JOB DESCRIPTION

Clinical Nurse Manager 3 - Older Persons Service

Specified Purpose Contract

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PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
The role of the CNM3 Older Persons is pivotal to the co-ordination and management of the Nursing service and the resources within the service. Tallaght University Hospital is focussed on the Integrated care Programme for Older Persons, supporting a comprehensive integrated rehabilitation community service for Older Persons for our expanding service in line with the Hospital Strategy.

The appointed person is assigned to manage the Gerontological Nursing service, including William Stokes/ Acute Stroke Unit, Burkitt Ward, Charlie O'Toole Day Hospital, St. Luke's transition beds; Tymon North and the Gerontology Nursing specialist services. The CNM III has a pivotal role in the co-ordination and management of activity and resources within the Clinical Managed Area. The main responsibilities will include: professional and clinical leadership, resource management, developing nurse-led services, facilitating good communication, creating an effective learning environment and efficient management of human and financial resources to ensure a high quality service.

QUALIFICATIONS
1. Each candidate mus t on the latest date for receiving completed application forms for the office -: Are registered in the relevant division of the Register of Nurses & Midwives maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann) or entitled to be so registered. Possess a post graduate qualification relevant to the role at not less than Level 7 on the NFQ framework Have at least 5 years post registration experience of which 2 must be in the speciality or related area. Candidates must demonstrate evidence of continuous professional development. Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability including a high standard of suitability and clinical, managerial and administrative capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role. Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 2. Age Restrictions In Relation To Applications
Age restriction shall only apply to a candidate where he/she is not classified as a new entrant (within the meaning of the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, A candidate who is not classified as a new entrant must be under 65 years of age on the first day of the month in which the latest date for receiving completed applications for the office occurs.

3. Health
A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.

4. Be of good character.

5. Garda Vetting
Garda Vetting is sought for all employees and prospective employees of Tallaght University Hospital. Given the specialised nature of the services provided, your appointment will be subject to satisfactory Garda Vetting and re-vetting in circumstances where the Hospital deems it appropriate. The Hospital will then process the necessary documentation to endeavour to obtain satisfactory Garda clearance for you. You are obliged to disclose previous and any criminal convictions acquired during the course of your employment. Should the Hospital obtain information from the Garda Vetting Unit to indicate that your Garda clearance report is not satisfactory and / or if you have supplied the hospital with false or misleading information in relation to your Garda clearance status, the Hospital reserves the right to withdraw or terminate this contract in accordance with Tallaght University Hospital Garda Vetting policy.
6. Mandated and Designated Persons under Children First Act 2015 Schedule 2 of the Children First Act 2015 specifies the classes of persons defined as Mandated Persons for the purposes of the Act. This includes a range of disciplines that are employed by the hospital including all medical practitioners, registered nurses, physiotherapists, psychologists, social workers and others. This includes staff working in adult services. All mandated persons have two main legal obligations under the Children First Act 2015. Mandated persons, under the legislation are required to report any knowledge, belief or reasonable suspicion that a child has been harmed, is being harmed, or is at risk of being harmed. The Act defines harm as assault, ill-treatment, neglect or sexual abuse, and covers single and multiple instances. Mandated persons are also required to assist Tusla, if requested, in assessing a concern which has been the subject of a mandated report. Designated Officer are required to receive reports of suspected child abuse or neglect from any person who is of the opinion that (a) a child has been or is being assaulted, ill-treated, neglected or sexually abused, or (b) a child's health, development or welfare has been or is being avoidably impaired or neglected. Full detailed list of mandated and designated staff together with details of their roles and responsibilities can be found on ; It is the responsibility of all staff employed by TUH to be aware of their roles and responsibilities under the legislation and to complete mandatory Children First Training.

PARTICULARS OF OFFICE

1. The appointment is fulltime, temporary and pensionable on a specified purpose contract.

2. Remuneration:
Remuneration is in accordance with the salary scale approved by the Department of Health & Children. Current remuneration with effect from 1st October 2023 is:
€65,818 x 6 increments to €74,329
Salary scales will be updated in line with nationally agreed pay agreements and will be updated accordingly and retrospective payments applied as applicable.

3. Pension arrangements and Retirement Age
There are three superannuation schemes currently in operation for staff in Tallaght University Hospital:

(a) Voluntary Hospital Superannuation Scheme (Non-New Entrant)
(b) Voluntary Hospital Superannuation Scheme (New Entrant)
(c) Single Public Service Pension Scheme

Please read carefully the summary of the criteria for the three superannuation schemes below. This will assist you in identifying which scheme membership is applicable to your employment circumstances.

(a) If you have been continually employed in the public service prior to the 1st April 2004 and you have not had a break in service of more than 26 weeks, you will be included in the Voluntary Hospital Superannuation Scheme (Non-New Entrant) with a Minimum Retirement Age of 60 and a Maximum Retirement Age of 65.

(b) If you have been continually employed in the public service post the 1st April 2004 and you have not had a break in service of more than 26 weeks, you will be included in the Voluntary Hospital Superannuation Scheme (New Entrant) with a Minimum Retirement Age of 65. There is no Maximum Retirement Age.

(c) If you have commenced employment in the public service as a new entrant or you are a former public servant, returning to the public service after a break of more than 26 weeks, you will be included in the Single Public Service Pension Scheme effective from the 1st January 2013 with a minimum retirement age of 66 (rising to 67 and 68 in line with state pension changes). The maximum retirement age under this scheme will be age 70.

4. Duties:
The CNM3 will perform such duties as are outlined in this job description.

5. Hours of work:
Normal working hours are 37.5 worked over 5 days. Your contracted hours of work are liable to change between the hours of 8 am to 8 pm over 7 days to meet the requirements for extended day services in accordance with the terms of the Framework Agreement.

6. Probation:
The successful candidate will be appointed initially for a probationary period of 6 months. During the probationary period progress or otherwise will be monitored and at the end of the probationary period the service will (a) be certified as satisfactory and confirmed in writing or if not satisfactory, the probationary period may be extended by 3 months.

7. Annual Leave:
The annual leave entitlement is working days per year depending on length of service, plus 10 Bank Holidays per annum as they occur. The annual leave year runs from 1st of April to 31st March each year.

8. Sick Leave:
Payment of salary during illness will be in accordance with arrangements as approved from time to time by the Department of Health and Children.

9. Termination of Office:
The employment may be terminated at any time by three months' notice on either side except where circumstances are dictated by the Minimum Notice and Terms of Employment Act 1973/91. The Management's right under this paragraph shall not be exercised save in circumstances where the Management is of the opinion that the holder of the office has failed to perform satisfactorily the duties of the post or has misconducted himself/herself in relation to the post or is otherwise unfit to hold the appointment.

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY Maintain throughout the Hospital awareness of the primacy of the patient in relation to all Hospital activities. Provide a high level of professional and clinical leadership. Provide safe comprehensive nursing care is provided to patients within the guidelines laid out by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland. Formulate, manage and implement best practice policies and procedures. Ensure that patients and others are treated with dignity and respect. Ensure the maintenance of nursing records in accordance with the organisations standards and with professional standards Maintain professional standards in relation to confidentiality, ethics and legislation. Demonstrate behaviour consistent with the Values of the Hospital. Reporting relationship will be to the Assistant Director of Nursing/Directorate Nurse Manager. Be professionally accountable to the Director of Nursing. Manage own workload in accordance with the needs of the post SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITY

Clinical/Administrative responsibilities Manage, monitor and evaluate professional and clinical standards ensuring an evidence based care planning approach. Ensure the Older Persons Nursing Departments meet Key Performance Indicators such as the HSE Quality Care Metrics Monitor the flow of patients through the departments on a regular basis, ensuring efficient patient flow processes are in place Display qualities of leadership and good communications with all users of the service Adhere to and contribute to the development and maintenance of nursing standards, protocols and guidelines consistent with the highest standard of patient care. Evaluate and manage the implementation of best practice policy and procedures e.g. admission and discharge procedures, control and usage of stocks and equipment, grievance and disciplinary procedures. In consultation with other disciplines, implement and assess quality management programmes as appropriate. Operate within own Scope of Practice – seek advice and assistance from his / her manager with any cases or issues that prove to be beyond the scope of his / her professional competence in line with the principles of best practice and clinical governance. Ensure staff work in compliance with the Scope of Practice. Participate in relevant gerontology groups, attending meetings and providing reports on elements such as activity, services and service development and quality initiatives as required Contribute to strategic planning processes within the service. Provide reports on activity and services as required. Participate in clinical audit as required and ensure that clinical audits are performed in his / her areas of responsibility Lead on practice development within the clinical area. Review and manage complaints and put in place action plans to prevent further complaints. Develop and manage departmental and nursing policy with a particular emphasis on change management. Monitor as appropriate and lead on proactive improvement. Ensure compliance with legal requirements, policies and procedures affecting patient's staff and other hospital matters. Ensure Health and Safety standards are met and enforced Be responsible for the training and development of all staff within the Older Persons Nursing Services with the assistance of the Clinical Nurse Managers. Provide cover for Senior Nurse Managers and participate in the 'out of hours' rota if required. Be familiar with the Hospital and Department Emergency Plan and its implementation. Develop and maintain professional links with other gastroenterology units external to the Hospital Group. Education and Training Contribute to service development through appropriate continuous education, research initiatives, keeping up to date with nursing literature, recent nursing research and new developments in nursing management, education and practice and attend staff study days as considered appropriate. Provide support and advice to those engaging in continuous professional development in his /her area of responsibility. Be familiar with the curriculum training programme for the student nurses and be aware of the clinical experience required to meet the programme. Participate in the identification, development and delivery of induction, education, training and development programmes for nursing and non-nursing staff. Provide support supervision and professional development of appropriate staff. Engage in performance review processes including personal development planning e.g. by setting own and staff objectives and providing and receiving feedback. Provide support, advice and direction to staff as required. Engage with the wider healthcare team and facilitate team building. Facilitate communication at ward and departmental level and within the senior nursing team. Provide staff leadership and motivation which is conducive to good working relations and work performance. Promote a culture that values diversity and respect in the workplace. In conjunction with the Centre for Learning and Development and the Clinical Nurse Facilitators, to promote opportunities for further educational development of staff up to and including MSc. Self-Development Maintain a personal record of self-development. Act as a role model Keep an up-to-date record with trends by on-going education. Ensure that developments are research based / participate in research programmes. Develop / foster research in the Older Persons Nursing Service. Financial Formulate service plans and budgets in co-operation with the wider healthcare team. Manage resources, including staff, efficiently and effectively to ensure the highest standards of service. Manage and evaluate the implementation of the service plan and budget. Ensure the expenditure is controlled within agreed budget/ cash limits and in compliance with the Hospitals financial plan. Participate in budget planning for the year in relation to the theatre complex Communicate the financial savings achieved and participate in the designate of this spend Information Technology & data Make the most effective and efficient use of developments in information technology for both patient care and administrative support in a manner which integrates well with systems throughout the organisation. Collect, interpret and present data and information on the Department's activities, staffing and expenditure, as required. Health & Safety All employees must comply with the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act, 2005. Comply with relevant Health and Safety responsibilities as outlined in Hospital Polices, Protocols and Procedures relevant to your area. Take reasonable care to protect your own safety, health and welfare and that of any other person who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work. Hygiene / Infection prevention and control All employees have responsibility for Hygiene awareness. Hygiene is defined as "The practice that serves to keep people and environments clean and prevent infection." All employees also have a responsibility under their terms of employment to prevent transmission of infection and to follow the hospital infection control policies and guidelines as outlined in the Infection Control Manual. All employees must be aware that they work in an area where there is potential for transmission of infection. All employees have a responsibility to follow hand hygiene guidelines as this is the single most important intervention to prevent the transmission of infection Participate in Environmental audits as part of the MDT for TUH. Quality, safety and risk management Support the delivery of the Quality, Safety and Risk Management Programme, including the appropriate identification and management of risks and incidents throughout the hospital. Assist in maintaining the local risk register, and participate in review of relevant risks for the Theatre. Confidentiality You will be aware of the confidential nature of Hospital work and in particular, the right of patients to confidentiality. To this end, you will not discuss workings of the Hospital or its patients or disclose any information of a confidential nature except as required to do so in the course of your work. No records, documents or property of the Hospital may be removed from the premises of the Hospital without prior authorisation. You must return to the Hospital upon request and, in any event, upon the termination of your employment, all documents or other property of the Hospital which are in your possession or under your control. Data Management Ensure compliance with the obligations required by the Data Protection Act 2018. Ensure that there is facility for paper back up systems for patients in areas of remit should power outage occur. Development of Hospital Groups The Hospital Structure is currently under review and therefore, reporting relationships may change. The development of Hospital Groups may require the post-holder to adopt a different reporting relationship and additional accountabilities. Full consultation will take place in advance of any such change.

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