Candidate Clinical Nurse Specialist

OverviewPost Title:Candidate Clinical Nurse Specialist (cCNS) DiabetesPost Status:PermanentDepartmentMedical DirectorateLocation:Beaumont Hospital, Dublin 9Reports to:CNS Team DDC/ CNM 3 / Directorate Nurse Manager Medical 2Salary:Appointment will be made on CNM 1 Payscale (€56,642 - €66,705) at a point in line with Government pay policy for the duration of training.Hours of work:Full time, 37.5 hours per weekClosing Date:Tuesday 21st October **** @ 12noonPlease notethe hospital reserves the right to close the competition early should a substantial number of applications be received.Position SummaryThis exciting new role has been designed to facilitate nurses with a strong interest in diabetes to begin their pathway to becoming a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) in diabetes.The Diabetic cCNS plays a pivotal role in the specialist diabetic nursing team.The post holder will work in the diabetic day centre with the team providing expert care to patients with Type 1 & 2 Diabetes.The role will also encompass providing education and support to staff across all directorates in Beaumont Hospital involved in the care of in patients with diabetes.The cCNS will play an active role in the hospital\'s link nurse programme which provides ongoing education and support to staff across Beaumont Hospital.ResponsibilitiesPrincipal Duties and Responsibilities:The five core concepts are: 1. Clinical Focus 2. Patient/Client Advocate 3. Education and Training 4. Audit and Research 5. ConsultantClinical Focus– The candidate CNS Nurse Specialist will:Help meet the psychological, emotional and informational needs of patients at the time of diagnosis and throughout treatment.Support should be provided for patients in the following areas:1) Diabetes Day Centre;2) Throughout the hospital;3) Outpatient departmentActively participate in planning and carrying care in the Diabetes Day Centre for patientsProvide support to the family/ significant other, through listening, problem solving and educationProvide outreach support for the patient at homeAttend Diabetic Outpatient Clinic and Diabetes Day Centre and co-ordinate visits for each patientAssess patients regarding their need for referral to specialist servicesReport such patients promptly to the consultant/clinical leader and discuss referralCo-ordinate relevant services in preparation for treatmentAttend multidisciplinary team meetingsEducate patients re: diagnoses and treatmentsFoster good working relationships with all members of the clinical team, professional and supportiveMaintain accurate clinical records complying with legislation and best practiceDemonstrate specialist knowledge of and clinical expertise in the delivery of patient careBe aware of all hospital policies and procedures and collaborate with other health care professionals to ensure these are observedBe aware of hospital diabetes related policiesBe actively involved in the preparation and implementation of policies and nursing guidelines in relation to the management of care to diabetic patientsDemonstrate leadership ability and good communication skillsPatient AdvocateProvide an efficient, effective and high quality service, respecting the needs of each patientAct as a resource/ contact person for patients with diabetes attending other departments within the hospital or outside the hospital for treatmentProvide patients and family/ significant others with contact details for the Diabetes nurse specialist and advise for out of hours contactBe aware of existing resources/ services which help patients and their family/ significant others, e.g., social services, support groups, entitlementsAct as an advocate for patients undergoing clinical trials, providing information as appropriate and communicating with research staffParticipate in team discussions regarding treatment for patients with diabetesFacilitate development of information leaflets for patients and familiesEducation and trainingProvide support to nursing staff by means of regular group meetings to discuss particular patient casesAssist in the development and delivery of training programmes for nursing staffPlay an active role in teaching all grades of nursing staff and other disciplines as requiredUse relevant educational opportunities to maintain the highest standards and up to date care offered to the patientsAudit and ResearchEnsure that own practice is compliant and up to date with best practice, reflected in research and developmentParticipate in the regular audit of own clinical practiceEnsure the development and maintenance of a quality assurance programme which is patient centered utilising up to date research findingsUse research findings to influence care within the specialtySet objectives and develop policies, procedures and standards for the diabetic nursing services based on current nursing research and relevant research from other disciplinesIdentify areas within the specialty relevant to nursing practice which would benefit from researchPromote awareness of research-based practice amongst staffParticipate in departmental research related to the specialtyConsultancyProvide leadership in clinical practice and act as a resource and role model for Diabetic practiceGenerate and contribute to the development of clinical standards and guidelines, having regard to national and international advancements in Diabetic nursingEstablish collegial partnerships and contribute to the professional development of students, peers, colleagues and others through consultation, education, leadership, mentorship and coachingWork with, support, advise and help build up knowledge of expertise of the primary care team in providing an appropriate system of care to meet the needs of the patient and their family/carersDevelop and maintain good collaborative working relationships with MDT and other health care professionals within and outside the serviceParticipate in the implementation of the national clinical care programmes and their agreed models of care for patients and their families as they relate to the roleUse specialist knowledge to support and enhance general nursing practiceNote: The job description indicates the main function and responsibilities of the post and is subject to review and amendment.Other specific work not covered may also be assigned by the Director of Nursing or Consultant Immunologists from time to time.QualificationsSelection Criteria:Applications will be assessed on how well candidates satisfy the criteria.Mandatory:1. Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc(a) Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition:(i) Be a registered nurse/midwife on the active Register of Nurses and Midwives held by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland or be eligible to be so registered;(ii) Be registered in the division(s) of the NMBI for which the application is being made or be entitled to be registered; OR in exceptional circumstances be registered in another division; AND(iii) Have a minimum of 1 year post registration full time experience or equivalent; AND(iv) Have a minimum of 1 year experience in the specialist area of Diabetes, or be supported to attain one year\'s clinical specialist experience; AND(v) Have successfully completed a post registration programme of study verified by QQI NFQ Level 9 or higher relevant to the specialist area, or provide evidence of equivalent credits; AND(vi) Demonstrate continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to the specialist area or be supported to obtain CPD; AND(vii) Have the ability to practice safely and effectively within the scope of practice.Note:For nurses/midwives with level 8 qualification in the specialist area, this may be recognised up to Sept ****; requirements remain the same with progression support along a CNS/CMS pathway.All must be achieved within 2 years.2. Annual registrationPractitioners must maintain live annual registration with NMBI and confirm annually via PSAC.Appointment and continuation are dependent on maintaining annual registration.3. HealthMust be fully competent and healthy to perform the duties of the office.4. CharacterMust be of good character.Applicants will be required to complete the post graduate diploma in Diabetes Nursing as part of this role enabling registration as a CNS within two years.Other noticesPlease note abatement provisions apply if the appointee has pension arrangements; applying for abatement waiver is not anticipated.Further Information for CandidatesSupplementary information:The HospitalManagement Unit:Informal Enquiries ONLY to:No applications will be accepted through this email addressName:Alan Healy-CunninghamTitle:Directorate Nurse ManagerEmail address:******Telephone:**********#J-*****-Ljbffr