RQ732 Director of Nursing & Social Care

Job Specification and Terms & Conditions Job Title & Grade Director of Nursing Campaign Reference RQ732 Closing Date Thursday 30th March 2023 Proposed Interview Date To be Confirmed Informal enquires Tanya King, tking@peamount.ie Location of Post Peamount Healthcare, Newcastle, Co. Dublin Details of Service Peamount Healthcare is an independent voluntary organisation that provides a range of high-quality health and social care services. We help people return home after a serious illness, we provide safe and homely residential care for those who need it, and we support people to live as independently as possible in the community. Service mission, vision, and values The Peamount Healthcare Vision – Transforming lives through innovative & compassionate Care.Mission – Leader in specialist Rehab, residential & community services, empowering each individual to live a full & meaningful life.  Reporting Relationship The post holder will report directly to the Chief Executive and is accountable to the Chief Executive Purpose of Post To provide outstanding leadership for our nursing, healthcare, social care and household staff and to provide direction and implementation of the hospital’s strategy, including the development of a nursing strategy. To lead the nursing and social care teams in demonstrating compassion through effective relationships based on empathy, respect and dignity. To drive the delivery of excellent clinical standards of care, to maintain a proactive culture and to demonstrate clinical effectiveness and continuous quality improvement.   The post holder will provide professional leadership, advocacy and advice to the Hospital Board and will be accountable to the Board for the quality of nursing and social care both delivered to and experienced by patients, residents and service users of Peamount Healthcare.  Operating in accordance with local, regional and national service plans, the Director of Nursing and Social Care will work in collaboration with other professionals and service managers to achieve the service goals of the hospital and to contribute to the wider development of the organization. As a key member of the executive management team, the post holder will share responsibility with fellow managers for developing the hospital’s overall strategic direction and for achieving a high level of performance in nursing quality indicators.   The post holder will be an experienced senior nurse with a full range of leadership skills and a strong ability to develop system wide relationships with other departments and services. They will be a confident and approachable leader who is able to drive cultural change to deliver improved outcomes and experiences for patients and staff.  The post holder will be responsible for delivering a quality service and will work within the structures in place to ensure compliance against the National Standards for Safer Better Healthcare and the National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections.   Eligibility Criteria Qualifications & Experience Eligibility Criteria 1)   Professional Qualifications, Experience  (a)      Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition:  (i) Are registered, or are eligible for registration, in the General Nursing Division of the Register of Nurses and Midwives maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland [NMBI] (Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann). (ii) Have 10 years’ post registration nursing experience consisting of at least three years’ experience nursing in one of the following:- intellectual disability, older people and rehabilitation in the last six years and 5 years nursing management experience. (iii) Are educated to Level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) maintained by Quality & Qualifications of Ireland (QQI) in nursing or a related field. (iv) A post registration management qualification in health or a related field.   (b) Applicants must possess the requisite clinical, leadership, managerial and administrative knowledge and ability for the proper discharge of the duties of the office. 2) Annual registration  (i) Practitioners must maintain live annual registration on the General Nurse Division of the Register of Nurses & Midwives maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland [NMBI] (Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann).    And  (ii) Practitioners must confirm annual registration with the NMBI to the HSE by way of the annual Patient Safety Assurance Certificate (PSAC).  3)   Health Candidates 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. 4)   Character Candidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character.  Skills, Competencies and Knowledge ·        Strategic and system thinking. ·         Establishing policy, systems and structures.·         Leading on vision, values and process ·         Working at corporate level ·         Developmental approach to staff HIQA Responsibilities ·        Act as the designated lead to ensure compliance with all relevant HIQA Regulations and Standards·        Ensure registration compliance for each registered centre.·        Act as an authorised signatory on behalf of the registered provider on communication with HIQA·        Monitor compliance with the Regulations across the campus. Principal Duties & Responsibilities Leadership and Accountability:As a senior member of the Executive Management Team share responsibility for the achievement of the organisation’s corporate and clinical objectives. Share responsibility for chairing Hospital committees and steering groups. Act as designated hospital Lead with overall management responsibility for Infection, Prevention and Control (IPC). Play a leading role in the development of Clinical and Social Care Services, underpinning the hospital’s strategy.Lead and develop local management to have a shared sense of commitment in delivering the operational and strategic plan.Assist with service development taking account of the changes in healthcare practices and needs of patients/service users.Provide professional advice to hospital management on the development of nursing and social care services.Oversee and assist with the development & implementation of local and national clinical care programs.Foster a culture in nursing which values staff development planning and in turn empowers nursing staff to achieve excellence in the delivery of patient care. Support and maintain effective communication throughout the nursing teams.To practice in accordance with all current statutory provisions, policies, protocols and guidelines of the Hospital. Develop the concept of collaborative care planning in conjunction with other professionals.Professional Leadership  o Define, develop and implement the strategic vision and direction for nursing and health care assistants in Peamount Healthcare which results in the delivery of effective, efficient, quality assured, and patient centered nursing and social care.o  Ensure that the shared organisational vision, strategy, values and culture of the hospital are actively promoted through nursing and social care  services, providing clear leadership as a role model. o  Be responsible for providing advice and written reports as necessary to the Hospital Board on all issues relating to nursing policy and statutory requirements, professional practice and workforce requirements. o  Develop a high profile as a professional leader by ‘walking the floor’ and maintaining clinical credibility and visibility.o  Accept responsibility for management of all nursing and social care services over a 24-hour period and ensure that systems are in place to support this responsibility. o  Develop a shared sense of commitment and participation among the nursing, Healthcare Assistant and social care staff in the management of change, the development of services and the response to the changing health needs of patients. o  Have an organisation wide overview of all clinical activity and related operational issues. o  Ensure evidence-based systems are in place to manage clinical activity, patient dependency, skill mix and patient flow and to have a system in place for gathering and maintaining data. o  Determine skill mix required in nursing related departments and redeploy nursing, HCA and social care staff throughout the organisation as appropriate so that safe staffing is consistently delivered and the workforce is responsive and flexible to meet changes in service delivery requirements.  Financial Management:Participate in the preparation of annual Service Level Agreement for all aspects of clinical and social care services.Undertake budget-planning responsibilities in conjunction with the Chief Executive and Financial Controller.Organise and manage resources within approved budgetary allocations and ensure optimum use and effectiveness. Keep records, and furnish reports as required by the Chief Executive.Delegate, as appropriate, budgetary control and implement monthly expenditure audit systems with all local managers. Personnel Management and Development: Participate as appropriate in the recruitment, selection and appointment of staff.Ensure the optimum and effective use of staff through efficient rostering; skill mix planning; workload measurement; staff profiling; and deployment.Develop and implement, in accordance with hospital policy and human resource department, induction programmes for staff.Implement performance procedures as a forum for feedback and to develop and support staff in their roles within Peamount.Identify continuing education needs in line with healthcare policy and taking account of deficits in skills within current practice.Ensure all staff are meeting mandatory training obligations.Participate in the formulation of relevant personnel policies and procedures.Deal with industrial relations issues relating to nursing and related staff in consultation with the Human Resources Manager. Quality AssuranceDevelop and maintain quality assurance programmes, which are patient centred and measurable. Take a lead in maintaining a safe environment for all staff in consultation with appropriate personnel and direct staff on procedures to be followed in emergency situations.Ensure proper and effective procedures are in place for investigating, reporting and dealing with incidents, accidents and complaints.Ensure that a proper standard of hygiene is maintained and that the hospital is kept in a clean and proper state.Maintain good collaborative working relationships and communications with appropriate statutory, professional and voluntary organisations responsible for and/or participating in health care.Ensure effective procedures are in place for complying with relevant sections of the Patient's Charter.Establish and maintain good systems and practices of communication with patient's relatives. Attend relevant seminars and conferences as appropriate.Initiate, facilitate and take part in relevant nursing research and promote awareness of on-going and current research into issues affecting nursing. Other Duties:As may be appropriate. The above Job Specification is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him / her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. Campaign Specific Selection Post A ranking and or short listing exercise may be carried out on the basis of information supplied in your CV. The criteria for ranking and or short listing 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 depending on the service needs of the organisation. Code of Practice Peamount will run this campaign in compliance with the Code of Practice prepared by the Commission for Public Service Appointments (CPSA). The Code of Practice sets out how the core principles of probity, merit, equity and fairness might be applied on a principles basis. The Code also specifies the responsibilities placed on candidates, facilities for feedback to applicants on matters relating to their application when requested and outlines procedures in relation to requests for a review of the recruitment and selection process and review in relation to allegations of a breach of Code of Practice. Codes of practice are published by the CPSA and are available on www.hse/ie/eng/staff/jobs Annual registration NMBI is mandatory The reform programme outlined for the Health Service may impact on this role and as structures change the job description may be reviewed. The job description is a guide to the general range of duties assigned to the post holder. It is intended to be neither definitive or restrictive and is subject to periodic review with the employee concerned.     Terms & Conditions of EmploymentPeamount Healthcare, Newcastle, Co. Dublin. Tenure The current vacancy available is a Permanent post on a full-time basis. The post is pensionable. Appointment as an employee of Peamount Healthcare is governed by the Health Act 2004 and the Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointment) Act 2004.  Remuneration Remuneration is in accordance with the salary scale approved by the Department of Health: Director of Nursing Band 2 Current salary scale with effect from 1st March 2023: €80,903 (point 1) to €94,590 (point 7).  Working Week The hours allocated to this post are 37.5 hours per week. The allocation of these hours will be at the discretion of the Department Head and in accordance with the needs of the service. HSE Circular 003-2009 “Matching Working Patterns to Service Needs (Extended Working Day/Week Arrangements); Framework for Implementation of Clause 30.4 of Towards 2016” applies. Under the terms of this circular, all new entrants and staff appointed to promotional posts from Dec 16th 2008 will be required to work agreed roster / on call arrangements as advised by their line manager. Contracted hours of work are liable to change between the hours of 8am-8pm over seven days to meet the requirements for extended day services in accordance with the terms of the Framework Agreement (Implementation of Clause 30.4 of Towards 2016 Annual Leave 30 Days Pro Rata Probation All employees will be subject to a probationary period as per the probation policy. This policy applies to all employees irrespective of the type of contract under which they have been employed. A period of 6 months’ probation will be served:•     On commencement of employment.•     Fixed term to permanent contract.•     Permanent employees commencing in promotional posts will also undertake a probationary period relating to their new post.  Pension Employees of Peamount Healthcare are required to be members of the Hospitals Superannuation Scheme. Deductions at the appropriate rate will be made from your salary payment.If you are being rehired after drawing down a public service pension your attention is drawn to Section 52 of the Public Services Pension (Single and Other Provisions) Act 2012. The 2012 Act extends the principle of abatement to retired public servants in receipt of a public service pension who secure another public service appointment in any public service body.  Maternity Maternity leave is granted in accordance with the terms of the Maternity Protection Acts 1994 and 2001.  Sick Leave Peamount Healthcare operates a Sickness Absence Management policy in line with the new Public Service Sick Leave Scheme as introduced in 31st March 2014.   Pre-Employment Health Assessment  Prior to commencing in this role a person will be required to complete a form declaring their health status which is reviewed by the hospital’s Occupational Health Service and if required undergo a medical assessment with this department. Any person employed by Peamount Healthcare 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.  Validation of Qualifications & Experience  Any credit given to a candidate at interview, in respect of claims to qualifications, training and experience is provisional and is subject to verification. The recommendation of the interview board is liable to revision if the claimed qualification, training or experience is not proven. References Peamount Healthcare will seek up to two written references from current and previous employers, educational institutions or any other organisations with which the candidate has been associated. The hospital also reserves the right to determine the merit, appropriateness and relevance of such references and referees.  Garda Vetting Peamount Healthcare will carry out Garda vetting on all new employees. An employee will not take up employment with the hospital until the Garda Vetting process has been completed and the hospital is satisfied that such an appointment does not pose a risk to clients, service users and employees.  Character Candidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character. Health & Safety These duties must be performed in accordance with the hospital health and safety policy. In carrying out these duties the employee must ensure that effective safety procedures are in place to comply with the Health, Safety and Welfare at Work Act. Staff must carry out their duties in a safe and responsible manner in line with the Hospital Policy as set out in the appropriate department’s safety statement, which must be read and understood.Comply with and contribute to the development of policies, procedures, guidelines, and safe professional practice and adhere to relevant legislation, regulations and standards. Have a working knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply to Peamount. Protection and Care and comply with associated Peamount protocols for implementing and maintaining these standards as appropriate to the role.  To support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service.    Quality, Risk &Safety Responsibilities  It is the responsibility of all staff to:·          Participate and cooperate with legislative and regulatory requirements with regard to Quality, Risk and Safety.·          Participate and cooperate with external agencies on safety initiatives as required.·          Participate and cooperate with internal and external evaluations of hospital structures, services and processes as required, including but not limited to:Ø National Standards for Safer Better Healthcare.Ø National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections.Ø HSE Standards and Recommended Practices for Healthcare Records ManagementØ Safety audits and other audits specified by the HSE or other regulatory authorities.·          To initiate, support and implement quality improvement initiatives in their area which are in keeping with the hospitals continuous quality improvement programme. It is the responsibility of all managers to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements for Quality, Safety and Risk within their area/department  Education and Training   Participate in mandatory training programmes. Pursue continuous professional development in order to develop professional knowledge and keep updated with current and legislation.   Specific Responsibility for Best Practice in Hygiene Hygiene in healthcare is defined as “the practice that serves to keep people and the environment clean and prevent infection. It involves preserving one’s health, preventing the spread of disease and recognizing, evaluating and controlling health hazards.”·        It is the responsibility of all staff to ensure compliance with hospital hygiene standards, guidelines and practices.·        Department heads/ managers have overall responsibility for best practice in hygiene in their area.·        It is mandatory to complete hand hygiene training every 2-years and sharps awareness workshops yearly.