Neurology/Hepatology Nurse Lead

at  TCP Homecare

TCP Homecare provides innovative healthcare and pharmaceutical services to meet the requirements of a new emerging healthcare environment in Ireland. The Dedicated Nurse Service Lead will be directly accountable for the launch, roll-out and continual clinical/operational management of a rare disease in the Neurology/Hepatology area.
The Dedicated Nurse Service Lead is responsible for providing and managing clinical services to patients in an effective and caring manner and to a high standard that meets with best practice while working closely with the multi-disciplinary team.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Qualified RGN- NMBI registered
• Must possess a strong work ethic while demonstrating ability to work under own initiative
• Must have the ability to educate, communicate and present while building a rapport with a range of key stakeholders
• Must have a systematic and structured approach to managing client services
• Must be flexible and available to travel nationwide with some overnight stays required
• Must have a full clean driving licence-
• Must be competent in Microsoft excel, outlook & PowerPoint

• To closely co-ordinate, streamline and manage the service, maintaining at all times the highest clinical standards.
• To lead referral acceptance processes and patient safety initiatives. To be the service ambassador in the hospital referral units providing a relevant support and educational platform for the multidisciplinary teams within the units.
• To facilitate, lead and actively participate in liaison meetings between hospital referral units, the programme sponsor and TCP to maximise the value of the service and share key learnings.
• To identify and deliver any proposed service enhancements as agreed from time to time with the client. To meet the service Key Performance Indicators as agreed with the client.
• To be responsible for the training schedule of all Nurses (new and ongoing) and work with the client on any training enhancements.
• Education of clients/families and colleagues in relation to relevant disease areas.
• Timely electronic reporting at each visit.
• Maintenance of accurate and detailed records as agreed for each patient.
• To liaise closely with all other healthcare personnel associated with services ensuring good lines of communication with the hospitals, consultants and other clinical personnel.
• Assess specific changes in the patient’s condition as a result of new or on-going treatments and take immediate appropriate action.
• Recognise and report immediately any untoward events on a patient visit. Report all adverse events and product complaints promptly in line with Pharmacovigilance procedures.
• Implement all TCP Homecare operating procedures and protocols relating to the care and safety of a patient and yourself.
• Attend relevant meetings with company and/or clients to provide oversight and details of the service and facilitate meticulous feedback.
• Participate in approved data collection, clinical studies and trials as requested by the client.
• Keep abreast of current trends and developments in professional matters and in clinical care. Ensure that clinical skills are maintained.
• Responsible for the administration of daily/weekly/monthly documentation for departmental reviews.