Job Description
1. **Job Title:** Practice Development Coordinator 2. **Grade/Salary Scale:** Assistant Director of Nursing 3. **Department:** Nursing 4. **Reports to:** Director of Nursing 6. **Annual Leave:** 30 days per annum pro rata 7. **Hours of Work:** 37.5 hours per week 8. **Purpose of Role:** The Practice Development Coordinator provides strategic leadership to the Practice Development team. In collaboration with the Donor Consultant, this team develops clinical practices based on international standards within the organization's Quality Management System. As a member of the senior nurse management team, the Practice Development Coordinator supports strategic priorities related to operational excellence, improved donor experience, and better healthcare outcomes, ensuring compliance with current legislation. This role ensures the highest standard of donor-focused care through the leadership and management of practice development projects. The Practice Development Coordinator will always adhere to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) Code of Practice, Scope of Practice, and the organization's Quality System and Code of Conduct. 9. **Key Duties and Areas of Responsibility:** **Key Deliverables:** - Coordinate and manage practice development projects, initiatives, innovations, and audits. - Proactively expand the Scope of Professional Practice for Registered Nurses (RNs) within the organization. - Promote and maintain high clinical standards through practice development projects. - Set objectives for practice development projects, evaluate progress, and plan actions accordingly. - Identify the cost implications and benefits of practice development projects and develop funding proposals as needed. - Apply nursing research and evidence to develop policies, procedures, and guidelines for Donor Collections. - Provide management leadership for Clinical Facilitators and Clinical Nurse Managers (CNMs). - Lead the implementation of continuing education and competency programs for Collection clinic teams. - Promote and support continuous quality improvement. As part of the senior nurse management team, the Practice Development Coordinator will deputize for the Director of Nursing in the absence of the Assistant Director of Nursing if needed. 10. **Person Specification/Selection Criteria:** **Essential Criteria:** - Registered with NMBI in the General Division. - Active registration on the NMBI live register. - Hold a relevant third-level degree. - At least seven years of post-registration experience, with a minimum of three years at CNM II grade within the last three years. - Proven experience managing and delivering change in a complex environment. - Demonstrated critical analysis and clinical decision-making skills. - Evidence of recent continuous professional development (CPD). - Self-motivated, resilient, and demonstrates clinical credibility with strong leadership skills. - Proven IT skills, including experience working with Microsoft suite. - Knowledge and experience working within a Quality Management System. - Excellent verbal and written communication, research, report writing, and presentation skills. - Full driving license and access to a vehicle. **Experience:** A minimum of seven years of post-registration experience, with at least three years at CNM II grade or higher, within the last three years. 11. **Competencies Required for the Role:** **Getting the Job Done:** - **Recruiting and Resourcing for Success:** Skilled at evaluating and selecting the best candidates while being aware of potential biases. - **Developing People:** Provides role-based learning and development experiences, offering feedback to enhance performance. - **Managing Performance:** Sets clear goals, assigns responsibilities, measures performance, and seeks feedback to achieve timely, high-quality results. - **Decision Making:** Makes timely, practical, and cost-effective decisions and encourages others to do the same. **Managing Self:** - **Strategic Thinking:** Understands the organization's priorities and anticipates future actions. - **Dealing with Ambiguity:** Works effectively in uncertain situations and adapts flexibly to change. - **Integrity & Trustworthiness:** Acts according to high ethical standards and values. - **Self-Confidence:** Confident in past successes and future endeavors. **Working with Others:** - **Strategic Leadership:** Creates and communicates a shared purpose, vision, and direction for the team. - **Collaborative Networking:** Works effectively with others to achieve objectives within the organization. - **Negotiation and Conflict Management:** Facilitates sound agreements in situations of disagreement or conflicting interests. . **Desirable Criteria:** - A postgraduate qualification at level 9 (QQI) in healthcare or a management-related area, or a commitment to attaining such a qualification. 12. **Additional Information:** - This role has some flexibility for remote work. - Core business hours apply, but flexibility may be required to meet service demands, such as attending mobile clinics outside Dublin. - Travel within Ireland is required as part of this role. 13. **Legislation:** The post holder must operate in accordance with, but not limited to, the following legislative requirements: - SI 360/2005 - European Communities (Quality and Safety of Human Blood and Blood Components) Regulations 2005 (and its associated SIs). - SI 158/2006 - European Communities (Quality and Safety of Human Tissues and Cells) Regulations 2006 (and its associated SIs). Please contact Sonal at for further information. Skills: nmbi CNM2 ADON