Job Description
Nurse Reports to: The Managing Director Work closely with: Bluebird Care National Quality & Clinical Governance Manager Purpose of The Role To adhere to the Bluebird Care brand and model upholding the quality and compliance and leading on clinical governance advice and guidance within business. To develop and implement best practice in clinical governance and quality in the business to ensure ongoing compliance. The candidate will need to keep up to date with regulatory bodies and any changes within the Healthcare sectors. Duties Manage the safety and quality of the business Undertake relevant training and development to keep up to date with current legislation, regulatory developments and best practice and utilise this knowledge to drive continual improvement and clinical governance within the businesses. Chair and facilitate quarterly quality and safety committee meetings in the business. Attend any national Governance meetings. Provide clinical advice and guidance for the business. Provide Infection control lead for the business. Monitor & management of all areas relating to Incident/Accidents and risk management. Monitor, audit, and provide guidance and support with quality assurance, clinical governance, and compliance within the business. Ensure the business is “audited” and best practice compliant at all times. Complete and monitor quality assurance framework for the business and provide monthly updates to management at monthly meetings. Responsible for operational KPI’s – monitoring & reporting to managing Director. Provide consultation and direction to the business to ensure service provisions are implemented at the highest standards and customers receive the highest level of care. Understand all regulations, practices, and procedures within the Healthcare and domiciliary care sector. Utilise experience and judgement to plan and accomplish goals to improve quality and drive clinical governance within the business. To keep up to date with innovations and developments in the field of older and disabled people’s care as well as children’s and adults complex care, ensuring our models and ways of working are based on current best thinking and practice. Be prepared to work flexibly to ensure the business has access to the necessary support required to deliver the highest standard of care in the industry. Provide a good service to customers To enable the business to promote the rights of each customer and keep their wishes at the centre of their care. To ensure the franchise network operates a safeguarding culture ensuring that Bluebird Care’s safeguarding procedures and protocols are effectively implemented to maintain a safe and secure environment for customers. To ensure the franchise network comply with current legislation and that Bluebird Care’s policies and procedures are implemented appropriately at franchise level. To ensure all franchise territories contribute to the delivery of consistent high-quality services to all customers, ensuring an experience which often exceeds expectations and that the Bluebird Care as a brand is viewed in a positive way. Lead and manage staff To help the business foster a quality focussed ethos that will be utilised to maintain a culture of performance and excellence. To promote and maintain a positive and inclusive leadership and management culture which motivates, involves, and engages all colleagues. To ensure projects and programmes are kept under review and any issues or challenges are identified– ensuring mitigation plans are developed and successfully implemented. Promote the business Manage relationships with external stakeholders to promote the brand. To ensure all stakeholders in any change/improvement project or programme are kept informed and can effectively contribute to work-plans. To effectively represent and promote Bluebird Care where appropriate. To be one of the main contacts for regulatory/statutory/sector bodies as required. This list is not exhaustive and from time to time you may be required to undertake additional duties. Role specification This provides a picture of the skills, knowledge and experience you must have to carry out the role. You should demonstrate how you meet the ‘essential criteria’ by giving examples where possible. We will use this information to select suitable applicants for this post. Essential criteria Personal attributes Dedicated to respecting the rights of customers at all times and to promoting their privacy, dignity and independence throughout their lives. Strong commitment to upholding not only legislative requirements, but also best practice across the franchise network in regard to policies and procedures. Caring and compassionate towards people in need of care and support and those providing care services. Committed to continually refreshing knowledge and undertaking professional and personal development to always ensure excellent performance. Able to communicate industry specific and sometimes complex requirements across a range of understanding to ensure they are understood and actioned. The capability to project manage a continually evolving work load and prioritise project elements to ensure operational delivery and excellence. Knowledge and understanding Excellent understanding of the social and healthcare sectors especially homecare services. Knowledgeable about the principles of high-quality person-centred care and support and anti-discriminatory care practice. Excellent understanding of the regulatory responsibilities and the law relating to domiciliary care services. Strategic thinker who can develop and implement business and project plans. A relevant qualification in project management and/or a thorough understanding of business management and the principles of good leadership through implementing best practice. Knowledge of health and safety and risk management in relation to homecare services. Knowledge of how to recognise abuse and of safeguarding procedures. Qualifications, Experience, and skills Nursing Qualification - RNID, RGN or RCN and must be NMBI registered with an active PIN, essential. Knowledge and understanding of HIQA, standards pertaining to Care of the Older Persons, disabilities and incoming Home Care regulations. Excellent experience and knowledge of the HSE in Ireland is essential. Experience and knowledge of Children’s Complex Care and or Adults with Complex care needs but not essential. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Fixed term Contract length: 6 months Schedule: Monday to Friday Work Location: In person Application deadline: 20/10/2024 Education: Bachelor's (preferred) Experience: Nursing: 1 year (required) Hospital: 1 year (preferred) Licence/Certification: Driving Licence (required) Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland registration (required) Work Location: In person Application deadline: 20/10/2024 #J-18808-Ljbffr