St Patrick’s Centre (Kilkenny) Ltd. Kells Road, Kilkenny
Job Specification
Statement of Purpose / St Patrick’s Community Services will enable people to live a good life, in their own home, with supports and opportunities to become active, valued and inclusive members of their local communities.St Patrick’s Community Services will enable a supported self-directed living (SSDL) model of provision, underpinned by our beliefs, values and vision.
Job Title / Director of Services (Director of Nursing Intellectual Disability Band 4)
Location / St Patrick’s Centre, Kilkenny
Purpose of the Role / The role of the Director of Services (Director of ID Nursing Band 4) is to;
-Hold overall responsibility for operational service delivery and the implementation of relevant governance systems across the services.
-Lead the vision and implementation of Supported Self-Directed Living (SSDL) model of community-based services, which enhance the power of people to achieve personal growth and experience citizenship within their own communities.
-Provide expert support, knowledge and advice to all Operational Employees
-Provide strong strategic, professional and clinical leadership for all disciplines of support staff across the services.
-Create an atmosphere and culture where excellence can flourish with strong multidisciplinary and multifunction collaboration across the services.
-Model a performance culture by continuously striving to improve quality of supports.
-Lead on development plans in response to needs of the service and adherence to National Policies.
-Drive a continuous programme of compliance improvement within the organisation, in line with regulatory and practice requirements.
-Advocate on behalf of the people we support within a changing and evolving organisation.
The person appointed to this post should be flexible in their approach to service provision and should have the ability to lead and manage.
Reporting Relationship / Head of Operations
Key Working Relationships / The Director of Services will work and interact with the following;
- People we support and their families (where appropriate)
- Head of Operations
- Board of Management
- Senior Management Team
- Community Services /Inclusion Managers
- Community Team Leaders
- Multi-Disciplinary Team
- HIQA
- Relevant Support functions such as HR, Finance, Maintenance, Health & Safety, Medication Project Manager etc.
- Others (as appropriate)
Principal Duties and Responsibilities / The Post Holder will:
Leadership and Management
- Oversee the operations of a community-based model of services, consistent with overall strategy and national criteria
- Lead Community Services /Inclusion Managers to deliver a Supported Self Directing Living approach within community-based settings
- Provide strategic and clinical leadership which results in the delivery of effective, efficient, quality assured services
- Promote opportunities for the people we support and their families (where appropriate) to self-direct and access their rights as citizens
- Lead and model the Service Vision of ‘enabling and supporting people to live a good life’ within service responses, through collaboration with other functions and professionals
- Anticipate and interact with key stakeholders from all functions in developing mission, strategic plans, budgets, policies and structures
- Participate in the overall financial planning of the services including the assessment of priorities in pay and non-pay expenditure
- Develop and promote good interpersonal relationships with all stakeholders in the promotion of person-centred care
- Develop a shared sense of commitment and participation among staff in the management of change, the development of services and in responding to the changing health and social care needs of people we support
- Foster multidisciplinary working relationships and strengthen the interface between different locations of services and community supports/provisions e.g. hospitals, primary care teams, pharmacies etc.
- Keep Head of Operations informed of any relevant issues, concerns or challenges
- Provide up to date reports to the Head of Operations and Board of Management
- Participate in the overall financial planning of the services including the assessment of priorities in pay and non-pay expenditure
- Develop, maintain and review the organisational structure within the context of overall organisational objectives
- Ensure that modern standards of clinical nursing care are in operation and that regular monitoring of nursing care is undertaken through audit
- Be responsible for strategy and policy on practice development, education and professional duties, imposed by statute or determination
- Keep the Line Managers appraised of any significant developments and/or risk within his/her area of responsibility and delegate additional duties as may be assigned from time to time
- Ensure transparent and timely communications with Regulators to ensure compliance and safe services
- Be familiar and adhere to all legislation and regulatory guidelines and standards that apply to the provision of services, quality procedures and guidelines.
- Develop a philosophy of health and social care which reflects the HSE’s commitment to the provision of a high standard of care for people we support
- Maintain good collaborativeworking relationships and communications with appropriate statutory, professional and voluntary organisations responsible for and /or participating in health and social care
- Develop and implement (in association with appropriate others) operational policies, procedures protocols and guidelines to ensure integrated person-centred service delivery
- Collaborate and work closely with the person, his/her family (where appropriate), the multidisciplinary team, external agencies and services to facilitate continuity of care and specific care requirements
- Ensure that the most modern standards of clinical nursing care are in operation and that regular monitoring of nursing care is undertaken through audit
- Promote and maintain a safe environment for Employees and others
- Develop and implement Risk Management and Health and Safety strategies in consultation with appropriate personnel
- Have a good working knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply to the role for example, Standards for Healthcare, National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections, Hygiene Standards etc.
- Maintain continuous personal and multidisciplinary team development, education, training and learning
- Create a culture of continuous learning within the services
- Ensure that appropriate in-service education programmes and ongoing learning needs are met for all operation employees
- Liaise and co-operate with appropriate third-level education institutions
- Initiate the implementation of an on-going development and individual performance achievement review process and foster a high level of morale among staff by effective motivation and communication
- Assume responsibility for the suitability, quality and level of supervision of clinical nursing practice placements
- Monitor recent research and new developments. Initiate, facilitate and take part in relevant research and promote awareness of ongoing and current research into issues affecting the people we support
- Set key objectives in line with the service plan on an annual basis
- Prepare reports for compliance and governance purposes
- Participate at strategic forums / governance groups etc as appropriate
- Accept responsibility for the management of all services over a 24 hour period and ensure that systems are in place to support this responsibility
- Participate, as required, in the recruitment, selection and appointment of employees
- Ensure the optimum and effective use of employees through efficient rostering, skill/grade mix planning, work load measurement, profiling and deployment
- Participate in the formulation of relevant personnel policies and procedures
- Deal with industrial relations issues relating to Employees in consultation with appropriate personnel
- Liaise with the Finance Manager to prepare annual financial estimates of required resources
- Ensure expenditure is controlled within budget and identify potential for efficiency saving through improved practices and innovation
- Delegate, as appropriate, budgetary control and implement monthly expenditure audit systems
- Ensure the implementation of financial policies and procedures
- Maximise the use of IT as it applies to the role
- Ensure recording, reporting and data management is in line with Data Protection Legislation and meets the compliance requirements
Professional Expectation / Experience and demonstrate a proven track record in the following;
- Strategic Thinking & Planning
- Leadership/Supervisory/Management experience
- Sound knowledge of Risk Management
- Good influencing skills
- Establishment, development, implementation and maintenance of
- Report writing skills
- Overview of Effective Rostering
- Provision of appropriate training, coaching & mentoring
- Contribution to ongoing development of policies and procedures
- Strong communication skills to work with a diverse team
- Demonstrated ability to work productively with individuals and to develop relationships with individuals, families, and natural supports is required
Qualifications / Experience /
Criteria / Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition will;
a)
(i)Be a registered Nurse with a minimum of 10 years relevant experience
(ii)Be registered in the Intellectual Disability Division of the Register of Nurses kept by BordAltranaisagusCnáimhseachaisnahÉireann(Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland) or be entitled to be so registered And
(iii)Have experience in management And
(iv)Have had satisfactory Intellectual Disability nursing experience And
b)Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and management ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office. And
c)Candidates must have undertaken training in management appropriate to the post
Note:- Post holders must maintain annual registration with BordAltranaisagusCnáimhseachaisnahÉireann (Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland)
Health
In order to be successful a candidate must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties as above and be in a state of health, such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.
Character
Satisfactorily undergo Garda vetting procedures prior to commencing
Essential
Full clean drivers licence and own transportation
Post Specific Requirements / Demonstrate depth and breadth of nursing management experience in Intellectual Disability services, as relevant to the post.
Skills, competencies and/or knowledge / The post holder must demonstrate :
Knowledge/Professional Knowledge
- Demonstrate knowledge of services for persons with an intellectual disability
- Demonstrate knowledge of financial/budget management
- Knowledge of the current national policies and legislation and the changing nature of service provision
- An understanding of how the role interfaces within community settings with voluntary/statutory bodies
- Knowledge of recruitment and industrial relations procedures
- Demonstrates the ability to adopt a corporate overview
- Looks ahead and anticipates substantive issues
- Adopts a proactive forward-planning approach to service delivery in consultation with relevant stakeholders
- Demonstrates leadership and managerial skills at a significantly high level
- Have experience of managing significant Change projects
- Designs and implements structured policies and systems for the management of service delivery, in consultation with key stakeholders, and ensures clear role accountability for service levels, quality and decision-making discretion
- Articulates a compelling vision for the role and contribution of each team member to the service
- Creates an enthusiastic and committed work climate
- Takes the lead on standards setting and implementation; leads and manages change
- Demonstrate evidence of effective planning andorganisational skills including awareness of resource management and value for money
- Has sound financial and budgetary skills
- Understanding and commitment to the principles of public accountability
- Demonstrate good problem solving, analytical and decision-making skills
- Demonstrate initiative and innovation, identifying areas for improvement, implementing and managing change
- Has a strong focus on developing the contribution of staff at all levels
- Is committed to and promotes team and personal development
- Promotes a continuous improvement culture / creates a positive climate for learning
- Demonstrates strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Presents compelling arguments by understanding and anticipating the agendas of others
- Uses information and facts to build an effective case; will involve and consult with key stakeholders tactfully and listen to their views
- Ability to work in partnership with a wide variety of stakeholders, both internal and external to the HSE
- Demonstrate an ability to build and maintain relationships/work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Balances diplomacy with assertiveness
- Demonstrate the ability to negotiate effectively
The reform programme outlined for the Health Services may impact on this role and as structures change the job description may be reviewed.
This job description is a guide to the general range of duties assigned to the post holder. It is intended to be neither definitive nor restrictive and is subject to periodic review with the employee concerned.
SPC Position Description DOSApril 2018Author:SD