CNMII Endoscopy

at  UPMC in Ireland

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Be a registered general nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).
• Must have at least 2 years’ experience in a management role within a busy endoscopy service.
• Previous experience within a private healthcare setting would be advantageous.
• Previous experience with JAG accreditation would be desirable.
• Demonstrate leadership skills and ability to influence others.
• Demonstrate knowledge and experience of quality audit/assurance systems.
• Have experience in change management.
• Possess excellent communication skills.
• Evidence of participation in an accreditation process would be desirable.

OVERVIEW OF ROLE

The Clinical Nurse Manager II Endoscopy is responsible for co-ordination and management of activity and resources within the Endoscopy department ensuring the provision of safe, quality assured, efficient service for patients and colleagues.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan and organise schedules within Endoscopy.
• Supervise the day to day activities of the endoscopy team.
• Lead in the development, implementation and evaluation of evidence-based policies, guidelines and procedures for the unit.
• Lead in the accreditation process. Identify continuous quality improvements and develop quality programmes in consultation with the multi-disciplinary team.
• Keep abreast of research and developments in nursing, update own knowledge, experience and skills by continuous professional development.
• To foster good working relationships between colleagues and other staff by maintaining high professional standards.
• Work within allocated resources through rigorous planning, monitoring and evaluation of all available resources.
• To work as an effective member of the multidisciplinary team promoting good teamwork and excellent patient care.
• Manage communication at departmental level and facilitate team building.
• Provide staff leadership and motivation which is conducive to good working relations and work performance.
• Manage all resources efficiently and effectively.
• To ensure that the staff development and induction programme for trained and untrained staff including students is in place for the clinical area.
• Identify opportunities for staff professional development in keeping with the requirements of the service.