Clinical Support Officer

at  Camphill Communities of Ireland

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

Applicants must:
Degree in Nursing
And
A training qualification and or background in delivery of SAMs training or other training and development programmes
A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a disability service-related management post
Have a minimum of 5 years’ experience working in the disability sector
A full driver’s licence and availability of own car is an essential requirement

PURPOSE OF POST

To develop and deliver bespoke clinical supports, which assure the competence of healthcare professionals and support staff. To provide oversight, support, direction, and training with regard to the operational requirements of organisations policy and procedures, across all aspects of our service users clinical support needs. To develop, deliver training supports for community staff teams ensuring safe and holistic healthcare assessment process and clinical risk management strategies. To support the development and implementations of clinical compliance standards across all services including HIQA designated centres, home support, and adult services.

1 DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The post holder will:
Provide direction support and advice to community staff teams in relation to the behavioural support and/or health and clinical care needs of residents and service users as assigned.
To design and roll out plans, interventions, and techniques to address support needs for Community members
Support and advise communities and staff teams with regard to risk assessments risk management strategies as required.
Attend Community Management Meetings as scheduled and provide guidance relating to further MDT input where required.
As requested collaborate with the residents /their family and staff teams and other multi -disciplinary bodies to facilitate the development and review of personal plans / Support Plans /transition plans
To develop, deliver and/ or source training supports for community staff teams
To engage in regular review processes to ensure the needs of community members are being met
Contribute to the development and rollout of standardised procedures, and practice improvement programmes
Support and contribute to the development of a culture of learning and development
Participate in meetings, working groups and committees as requested
Observe, report, and take appropriate action on any matter which may be detrimental to residents / client care or well-being or inhibit the efficient operation of the community.
Maintain appropriate and accurate written records and reports regarding residents / client care in accordance with organisational policy and procedures, and statutory and regulatory requirements.
Participate and contribute to innovation and change in the approach to residents/client care delivery, and contribute to service planning process, based on best practice and under the direction of clinical management.
Provide guidance to PICs in order to ensure that all healthcare & clinical practices are carried out, using evidence-based approach, to a high standard in a safe environment maintaining the confidentiality and dignity of the residents / client at all times.
Promote a positive health concept with residents and colleagues and contribute to the health promotion initiatives with the Health Service Executive.
Undertake such training as is required to maintain and improve personal & professional competencies required to meet the role function
Conduct incident reviews and make preventative action recommendations to the Head of Services

DETAILS OF THE ROLE:

Salary Scale: €47,389 - €55,808. Commencing on first point of the scale
Location: Regional Offices Naas Co Kildare - with travel required to the other communities in Ireland
Duration: Fulltime 40 hours - Permanent
Closing date: 5pm on Friday 19th July 2024