Person in Charge

Location
Job-type Permanent
Salary Competitive
Reference J333524
Date Published almost 4 years ago
Position:Clinical Manager (PIC)
Location: West Limerick
Sector: Elderly Care
Salary:Depends on Experience
Annual Leave:28 days
(plus 9 days in lieu of liability to work public holidays.)

TTM Healthcare has an opportunity for a Clinical Manager of a 20 bedded respite care centre. The centre is a home-away-from home, providing wholesome and professional care for residents.

Our client is looking for a PIC to join the management team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Management with a good knowledge of HIQA.

The successful candidate will have the support from the Board of Management, and will lead the Centre from a clinical perspective, being responsible for the day to day operation of the Centre.


What the Staff Say
We all work together and help one another, its like being in a big caring family. The staff are always prepared to go the extra mile to help and facilitate the residents. I have experience as the family member of a resident and as a staff member and I wouldn't want to work at or send a relative anywhere else. The respite is a special place with very special people providing a wonderful service. - Mary

It is a home away from home I absolutely love working in the Respite, the staff are outstanding I wouldn't leave it for all the tea in China. A very happy environment we give 100% care and treat all as if they were our own, we go above and beyond to make sure our residents are happy. - Connie

Managerial Responsibilities:
  • To manage the service to ensure the individual needs of the people who use the Respite Care Centre are met, supporting them holistically to lead life to the full, whilst at the same time providing a home away from home' environment.
  • To ensure full assessment of the needs of each person who uses the Respite Care Centre are thoroughly undertaken and, based on those assessments, the relevant information is cascaded to appropriate staff.
  • To be responsible for the implementation of all the Respite Centre's policies and procedures
  • To be responsible for strategy, policy and practice development, education and professional duties imposed by statute or determination
  • To co-ordinate efficient and effective resource utilisation and staffing levels (skill mix, staffing, bed occupancy etc).
  • To utilise advanced skills in patient assessment and undertake appropriate clinical decisions accordingly
  • To ensure all Health & Safety statutory requirements and Fire procedures are complied with and that incidents are reported and investigated in accordance with established HSE & HIQA standards and requirements
  • To manage duty rosters ensuring service needs are covered
  • To oversee the process of Clinical Risk Management ensuring regular review is in line with current legislation
  • To audit clinical practice, display results and acting upon any issues that may arise
  • To inform the Board of Directors of issues relating to the management of the service, present reports and other information as necessary
  • To maintain confidentiality regarding all aspects of the affairs of the Respite Care Centre and the people who avail of the service

Requirements
Be registered in the Relevant Division of the Register of Nurses maintained by An Board Altranais, or to be entitled to be so registered;
Have at least 5 years post registration experience of which 3 must be in the speciality or related area i.e. Older Persons
Have a post registration qualification in healthcare management
Have the clinical, managerial, and administrative capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role.
Demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development at the appropriate level.

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TTM Healthcare is an Equal Opportunities Employer.