Job Description
Location: Cluain Mhuire Services Initial Base: Rose Hill, Carysfort Avenue, Blackrock, Co. Dublin Cluain Mhuire is a national center of innovation in public mental health service provision delivering a community based adult mental health service for the South East Coast of Co. Dublin to a catchment area of some 182,000 people approximately.In addition to general adult mental health services, Cluain Mhuire provides early intervention in psychosis, ADHD, gender and general hospital mental health services. Clinical Nurse Manager 3 (Team Coordinator for the Crisis Resolution Service incorporating the acute Day Hospital) Full Time (37.5hrs) Permanent Post Saint John of God Community Services, Community Mental Health Services Cluain Mhuire Service are now inviting applications for the post of Team Co-ordinator (Clinical Nurse Manager 3) for the Crisis Resolution Service incorporating the acute Day Hospital. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, flexible, innovative and committed to providing a quality service that responds to the needs and priorities of our service users. Role Summary The CNM3 post in the Crisis assessment Service will act as a Team Co-ordinator for the Crisis resolution service.They will co-ordinate service development and provision across the Crisis assessment team and the Acute Day Hospital.They will assist the service in meeting the requirements of the national clinical programme for crisis services and they provide professional/clinical leadership in their designated areas of responsibility. To oversee the management of resources including staffing and staff development. To facilitate communication across the healthcare teams. The post of Team Co-ordinator will be a pivotal role in service planning and development, co-ordinating and managing activity and resources within the area(s) of responsibility. The Team Co-ordinator responsibilities include: overseeing the quality of care, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and adherence to legislative requirements, the development and implementation of policy and procedures, the monitoring of activity and the delivery of agreed levels of service for the designated area(s) and the promotion and audit of evidenced based standards of care. The CNM3/team co-ordinator will play a key role in providing clinical and professional leadership and promoting the values of the organisation.The successful candidate, dependent of service need, may be required to complete clinical duties in the course of their role. The Team Co-ordinator will be changeable and in line with service need at any given time. Minimum Requirements ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA Candidates must, at the latest date for receipt of completed application forms for the post possess: 1.Qualifications and/ or experience Are registered in the Psychiatric division of the Register of Nurses & Midwives maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (Bord Altranais agus Cnimhseachais na hireann) or entitled to be so registered. And Have at least 5 years post registration experience of which 2 must be as a Clinical Nurse Manager or in a related area. And Candidates must demonstrate evidence of continuous professional development at the appropriate level. And 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. 2.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 such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. 3.Character Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character. 4.Age Age restrictions shall only apply to a candidate where he/she is not classified as a new entrant (within the meaning of the Public Service Superannuation Act, 2004).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 application forms for the office occurs. Principle Duties and Responsibilities Coordinating Clinical Team 1.Ensure routine referrals are processed efficiently within the Crisis Resolution Service operational policy. 2.Liaise with Primary Care Teams (GPs and primary care professionals), and other relevant local community services, external agencies, self-help and other community resources. 3.Co-ordinate agreed CRS clinical inputs and ensure all clinical / waiting list/admission and discharge documentation are completed by clinicians. 4.Monitor monthly figures for the allocated MDT and ensure a plan is in place for delayed discharges/transfers. 5.Assess, monitor and escalate clinical risks relating to waiting lists/discharge lists/Clinical issues and liaise with the consultant, Assistant Director of Nursing or nominated other, regarding any risk issues and communicate risk management plans to clinical team 6.Ensure all clinical incidents are reported and escalated appropriately and in a timely manner 7.Monitor team members workloads in line with agreed discipline-specific workload guidelines (as agreed with relevant heads of discipline) in order to facilitate equitable workload distribution and appropriate service throughput for the CRS. 8.Co-ordinate team members leave, in accordance with the protocols agreed with relevant line managers so as to ensure that there is an adequate number of staff on duty to deliver the required level of service. 9.The Team Coordinator will be required to work with members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team to implement the strategic objectives for the St John of God Community Mental Health Services. 10.Maintain good staff relations within the team and promote good communication with all relevant Staff and Departments 11.Give support and counsel to the multi-disciplinary team as necessary and take action in accordance with agreed policy, if necessary 12.In collaboration with the clinical team and QPS Advisor, lead the development of local clinical operational procedures in line with the HSE CRS Model of Care 13.It would be expected in the normal course of events that the role will evolve as professional and service demands change.In particular, the profile will need to be adapted at local level to meet specific requirements in relation to the management of specific functional responsibilities. Supervision/Management 1.Provide clinical supervision to student nurses / nursing as directed by the Assistant Director / Director of Nursing 2.Line manage nursing staff as directed by the Assistant Director / Director of Nursing 3.Contribute to the ongoing development of the nursing department 4.Escalate all issues related to Nursing to the Assistant Director/Director of Nursing. Clinical Practice 1.To assess the needs and collaboratively prepare care plans for people attending the service.To deliver care in line with best nursing practice/ research and to regularly evaluate the care delivered. 2.To liaise in a professional manner with other external professional agencies 3.To participate in the formulation and reviews of policies and procedures within the service. 4.Demonstrate the ability to evaluate information, make timely decisions and solve problems. 5.To maintain accurate records of appointments and clinical records 6.To collaboratively involve the person in their discharge planning and to include the involvement of other support agencies if necessary. 7.To demonstrate awareness and training within Childrens First guidelines and work in conjunction with these and subsequent reporting to relevant personnel. 8.To demonstrate the ability to resolve conflict successful and awareness of complaints procedure within the service. 9.To work within the quality standards set out by the Mental Health Commission and Best Practice Guidelines 10.To actively participate in the process of clinical governance and audit process. 11.To carry out specific assessments relevant to case load 12.Ability to work within a community setting and the capacity to provide and promote outreach services when necessary Education Component 1.To promote the role of Team Coordinator in CRS. Use personal initiative and a proactive approach in promoting the development of the service. 2.Demonstrate a commitment to professional development by attending relevant course days and keeping up to date with evidence based practice 3.To fully participate in information sharing with colleagues and presentation sharing. 4.To demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional development and work on personal portfolio. 5.Ensure compliance with legal requirements, policies and procedures affecting service users, staff and other service matters. 6.Be familiar with the curriculum-training programme for student nurse and be aware of the clinical experience required to meet the needs of the programme. Foster a clinical learning environment. 7.To engage in performance review processes including personal development planning as appropriate. 8.To demonstrate an awareness of Freedom of Information and work within the remit of this. Audit & Research 1.Audit and research the service to evaluate the quality of patient care. Outcomes should contribute to the service plan, to the care of service users and families. 2.Ensure the views of service users and are effectively sought and integrated into the management and delivery of services. General 1.To keep abreast of emergency procedures. 2.To be fully familiar with the terms of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act, and all relevant policy documents of the Order and Centre i.e. Employee Handbook, Safety Statement, Safeguarding Vulnerable People Policy and Procedure etc. 3.To respect and operate within the framework of the tradition, character and ethics which govern SJOG Community Mental Health 4.To ensure that strict confidentiality is maintained with regard to all matters concerning clients, staff and business of the Centre and on no account must information concerning clients, staff or business of the Centre be divulged or discussed except in the performance of normal duty.Records, documents or correspondence may never be left in such a manner that unauthorised persons can obtain access to them. 6.To undertake any other duties as may be assigned by line management. This job description will be subject to review in light of experience and/or changing circumstances and will include other duties appropriate to the post as may be determined by the Director or the designated nominee. Remuneration Salary Grade 238Y CLINICAL NURSE MANAGER 3 (MENTAL HEALTH) on the Consolidated HSE Pay Scale €67,972 - €76,762 per annum pro rata Initial location The initial location of this role is the Centre for Living, however, you may be required, from time to time, to work at SJOG CSs other places of business or/and the premises of such associated s companies or organisations as SJOG CS may require. You will be given as much notice of any such change of place of work as is reasonably practicable. Application Process: The selection process for this competition will compromise several elements to select successful candidates for the position. These may include the following: Shortlisting based in the information contained within your application. An online video interview. Competitive competency-based interview. Presentation A panel may be formed from this competition from which current and future, permanent, fixed term and specified purpose vacancies may be filled over the next 12 months. If your application contains gaps of employment within in your CV, please be advised that under HIQA, TUSLA and CORU regulations we are required to have explanatory information for these time periods. These must be provided with your application. Campaign Specific Selection Process Short listing / Interview A ranking and or shortlisting exercise may be carried out on the basis of information supplied in your application form.The criteria for ranking and or shortlisting are based on the requirements of the post as outlined in the eligibility criteria and skills, competencies and/or knowledge section of this job specification.Therefore it is very important that you think about your experience in light of those requirements. Failure to include information regarding these requirements may result in you not being called forward to the next stage of the selection process. Those successful at the ranking stage of this process (where applied) will be placed on an order of merit and will be called to interview.There may be more than one stage of interview. Why work for us? St John of God offers a range of benefits to staff including the following: Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Annual Increments Comprehensive induction training and continued in-house training/ professional development Paid sick leave (minimum service period applies) Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave (minimum service period applies) Opportunities for career progression Public Pension Scheme Group Health Insurance Scheme through VHI Group HSF Scheme Cycle to Work Scheme Closing Date Wednesday 30th October 2024 Informal inquiries to Thomas Glynn, Assistant Director of Nursing on or Job description available on request. Occupop Reference: CMS-OCT-2024-05 St John of God Community Services are equal opportunities employers. By applying for this position you are giving Saint John of God Community Services consent to have your personal data stored which will be retained for the purpose of this competition only. Skills: Communication Interpersonal Teamwork