Clinical Care

Position of Clinical Care / Quality Assurance Manager

Fingal Homecare is a not-for-profit organisation providing care delivery to our service users in their own home.

We are looking to expand our team and are seeking applications for the above-mentioned role.

Overview of the role: To provide clinical leadership to the team of carers and care supervisors. To promote the concept of quality person-centred care to meet the physical, emotional, and social needs of our service users.

Qualifications, skills, and experience required

      At least 5 years post registration experience with a minimum of 2 years in a management role

      Registered on the general division of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland live register

      Management qualification desirable

      Excellent leadership, organisational and communication skills

      Sound decision making ability

      Ability to promote a team environment

      Computer skills essential

      Full current Irish driving licence as driving will be required

Clinical Responsibilities

      To provide clinical leadership to the team

      Maintain a working up to date knowledge of relevant regulations and standards

      To ensure that all service users have an individual Care Needs Assessment conducted every 6 months or as needs change. A person-centred care plan will then be implemented to reflect specific needs of each service user and is agreed by the service user

      To ensure that risks are proactively identified, reported upon, and escalated appropriately

      To be involved with members of the local multi-disciplinary teams in the context of care to the service user and carer needs demand

      To consult with care supervisors daily to discuss any current issues and offer clinical advice as required

      To develop and promote a professional relationship with service users and their families

      To assist in the implementation and updates of company policies and procedures

      To effectively communicate with other members of the senior leadership team

Quality Assurance Responsibilities

      To take an active role in leading and developing standards of care by completing quarterly care standards audits with service users

      To maximise each service user's capacity to exercise personal autonomy and choice

      To document and effectively and deal with complaints

 Specific objectives of this role will be agreed with the post holder periodically by the General Manager of Fingal Homecare.

This post is subject to satisfactory references, medical and garda vetting  

Closing date for applications: 7th October 2024