Ireland Job Openings

Beaumont Hospital

Specialised Clinical Nurse Manager II - Ophthalmology

Dublin

FULL TIME

September 3, 2024

Overview:

Post Title:

Specialised Clinical Nurse Manager II (CNM II) – Ophthalmology Department

Post Status:

Permanent

Department

Neuro Cent Directorate, Beaumont Hospital

Location:

Beaumont Hospital, Dublin 9

Reports to:

Directorate Nurse Manager (DNM)

Salary:

Appointment will be made on CNM II Pay scale (€59,070 - €74,643) at a point in line with Government pay policy

Hours of work:

37.5 hours/week (1 whole time equivalent)

Closing Date:

Tuesday 17th September 2024 @ 12noon

Role Summary

Beaumont Hospital Ophthalmology Department provides an ophthalmic outpatient service, an inpatient consultation service, and a Day Surgery Service for different types of ophthalmic procedures. Our department is seeking applications for the position of Clinical Nurse Manager II to work in conjunction with our multidisciplinary team which consists of 1 full time CNS, 2 Ophthalmic Surgeons, 1 Community Ophthalmic Physician, 4 Non-Consultant Hospital Doctors (NCHDs – rotating with the Mater Misericordia University Hospital), 2 Orthoptists, and 3 administrative secretaries. Clinical Nurse Managers provide a visible and accessible senior nursing presence through a variety of contexts and maintain effective collaborative relationships with multidisciplinary teams, patients, and families. Attention to detail, quality improvement, service design, commitment, and leadership are some of the many skills expected of the role. Service functions include, but are not limited to, supporting, participating, and leading services within the department such as the different types of nurse-led clinics (e.g. oculoplastic, orbital disease, glaucoma, ocular toxicity), inpatient consultations, day surgery procedures, the Botulinum Toxin Clinic, diagnostic procedures (e.g. visual field testing, fundal photography), and the laser clinic (e.g. diabetic retinopathy, retinal tears, post cataract fibrosis). This role offers potential pathways into the Clinical Nurse Specialist role.

Responsibilities:

Duties and Responsibilities

The Clinical Nurse Manager 2 will:

Professional / Clinical

Manage patient care to ensure the highest professional standards using an evidence based, care planning approach
Provide a high level of professional and clinical leadership
Be responsible for the co-ordination, assessment, planning, delivery and review of service user care by all staff in designated area(s)
Provide safe, comprehensive nursing care to service users according to the Code of Professional Conduct as laid down by the Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann (Nursing Midwifery Board Ireland) and Professional Clinical Guidelines
Practice nursing according to:

o Professional Clinical Guidelines
o National and Area Health Service Executive (HSE) guidelines.
o Local policies, protocols and guidelines
o Current legislation

Manage own caseload in accordance with the needs of the post
Participate in teams / meetings / committees as appropriate, communicating and working in co-operation with other team members
Facilitate co-ordination, co-operation and liaison across healthcare teams and programmes
Collaborate with service users, family, carers and other staff in treatment / care planning and in the provision of support and advice
Communicate verbally and / or in writing results of assessments, treatment / care programmes and recommendations to the team and relevant others in accordance with service policy
Plan discharge or transition of the service user between services as appropriate
Ensure that service users and others are treated with dignity and respect
Maintain nursing records in accordance with local service and professional standards
Adhere to and contribute to the development and maintenance of nursing standards, protocols, and guidelines consistent with the highest standards of patient care
Evaluate and manage the implementation of best practice policy and procedures e.g. admission and discharge procedures, control and usage of stocks and equipment, grievance and disciplinary procedures
Maintain professional standards in relation to confidentiality, ethics and legislation
In consultation with the Directorate Nurse Manager (or Clinical Nurse Manager III) and other disciplines, implement and assess quality management programmes
Participate in clinical audit as required
Initiate and participate in research studies as appropriate
Devise and implement Health Promotion Programmes for service users as relevant to the post
Operate within the scope of practice - seek advice and assistance from their manager with any cases or issues that prove to be beyond the scope of their professional competence in line with principles of best practice and clinical governance.

Health and Safety

Ensure that effective safety procedures are developed and managed to comply with statutory obligations, in conjunction with relevant staff e.g. health and safety procedures, emergency procedures
Observe, report and take appropriate action on any matter which may be detrimental to staff and/or service user care or wellbeing / may be inhibiting the efficient provision of care
Adequately identifies, assesses, manages and monitors risk within their area of responsibility.
Assist in observing and ensuring implementation and adherence to established policies and procedures e.g. health and safety, infection control, storage and use of controlled drugs etc.
Ensure completion of incident / near miss forms / clinical risk reporting
Adhere to department policies in relation to the care and safety of any equipment supplied for the fulfilment of duty.
Liaise with other relevant staff e.g. CNS Infection Control.
Have a 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. and comply with associated HSE protocols for implementing and maintaining these standards as appropriate to the role
Support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service

Education and Training

Engage in continuing professional development by keeping up to date with nursing literature, recent nursing research and new developments in nursing management, education and practice and to attend staff study days as considered appropriate
Be familiar with the curriculum training programme for student nurses and be aware of the clinical experience required to meet the needs of the programme
Participate in the identification, development and delivery of induction, education, training and development programmes for nursing and non-nursing staff
Provide support and supportive supervision to different levels of registered nurse and front-line staff where appropriate
Supervise and assess student nurses and foster a clinical learning environment
Engage in the HSE performance achievement process in conjunction with your Line Manager and staff as appropriate.

Management

Exercise authority in the running of the assigned area(s) as deputised by the CNM3
Provide the necessary supervision, co-ordination and deployment of nursing and support staff to ensure the optimum delivery of care in the designated area(s)
Manage communication at ward and departmental level and facilitate team building
Provide staff leadership and motivation which is conducive to good working relations and work performance
Promote a culture that values diversity and respect in the workplace
Formulate, implement and evaluate service plans and budgets in co-operation with the wider healthcare team
Manage all resources efficiently and effectively within agreed budget
Lead on practice development within the clinical area
Lead and implement change
Promote, facilitate and participate in the development of nursing policies and procedures. Monitor as appropriate and lead on proactive improvement
Contribute to the formulation, development and implementation of policies and procedures at area and hospital level
Ensure compliance with legal requirements, policies and procedures affecting service users, staff and other hospital matters
Manage and promote liaisons with internal / external bodies as appropriate e.g. intra-hospital service and the community
Actively participate in the Nursing Management structure by ‘acting up’ when required
Maintain all necessary clinical and administrative records and reporting arrangements
Engage in IT developments as they apply to service user and service administration.

Skills, Competencies and Knowledge

The candidate must demonstrate:

Professional Knowledge and Experience
For example:

Demonstrate practitioner competence and professionalism.
Demonstrate an awareness of current and emerging nursing strategies and policy in relation to the clinical / designated area
Demonstrate the ability to relate nursing research to nursing practice
Demonstrate an awareness of HR policies and procedures including disciplinary procedures
Demonstrate an awareness of relevant legislation and policy e.g., health and safety, infection control etc
Demonstrate a commitment to continuing professional development
Demonstrate a willingness to develop IT skills relevant to the role

Organisation and Management Skills
For example:

Demonstrate the ability to plan and organise effectively
Demonstrate the ability to manage deadlines and effectively handle multiple tasks
Demonstrate an awareness of resource management and the importance of value for money
Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in their approach to work

Building and Maintaining Relationships (including Team Skills and Leadership Potential)
For example:

Demonstrate the ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team
Adopts a collaborative approach to patient care by co-ordination of care / interventions and interdisciplinary team working
Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills including the ability to build and maintain relationships. Fosters good professional work relationships between colleagues
Demonstrates the ability to lead on clinical practice

Commitment to providing a Quality Service
For example:

Demonstrates a strong commitment to the delivery of quality service.
Display awareness and appreciation of the service user and the ability to empathise with and treat others with dignity and respect.
Demonstrates integrity and ethical stance.
Demonstrate motivation, initiative and an innovative approach to job and service developments, is flexible and open to change.

Analysis, Problem Solving and Decision-Making Skills
For example:

Demonstrates evidence-based decision-making, using sound analytical and problem-solving ability.
Shows sound professional judgement in decision-making.
Takes an overview of complex problems before generating solutions; anticipates implications / consequences of different solutions.
Uses a range of information sources and knows how to access relevant information to address issues.
Demonstrate resilience and composure in dealing with situations.

Communication Skills
For example:

Demonstrate strong communication skills - presents written information in a concise, accurate and structured manner.
Demonstrates the ability to influence others effectively.
Anticipates and recognises the emotional reactions of others when delivering sensitive messages.

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 them from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office.

Qualifications:

Selection Criteria:
Selection criteria outline the qualifications, skills, knowledge and/or experience that the successful candidate would need to demonstrate for successful discharge of the responsibilities of the post.
Applications will be assessed on the basis of how well candidates satisfy these criteria.

Mandatory Criteria:

1. Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc
(a) Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition:
(i) Are registered in the relevant division of the Register of Nurses & Midwives
maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland [NMBI] (Bord
Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann) or entitled to be so registered.

(ii) Have at least 5 years post registration experience (or an aggregrate of 5 years
fulltime post registration experience) of which 2 years must be in the speciality
or related area.

(iii) Have the clinical, managerial and administrative capacity to properly discharge
the functions of the role.

(iv) Candidates must demonstrate evidence of continuous professional development.

(b) 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. Annual registration
(i) On appointment, practitioners must maintain live annual registration on the relevant
division of the Register of Nurses and Midwives maintained by the Nursing and
Midwifery Board of Ireland (Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann).

(ii) Confirm annual registration with 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.

Desirable

Leadership or management experience
A management qualification
Completion of an affiliated post graduate diploma qualification (Level 9) in Ophthalmology (or a commitment to complete this programme following appointment to the role)

Further Information for Candidates:

The Hospital

www.beaumont.ie

Management Unit:

www.beaumont.ie/hr

Informal Enquiries ONLY to:

Name:

Cam Salcedo

Title:

Directorate Nurse Manager

Email address:

camilosalcedo@beaumont.ie

Telephone:

0873859439 or internal extension 8337

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