Clinical Nurse Manager 2 - Radiology - State-of-the-art Hospital

Clinical Nurse Manager 2 - Radiology

Location: Hospital / Lucan, Co. Dublin, Ireland

Job type: Permanent / Full-time

Salary: Competitive Salary

Job Title: Clinical Nurse Manager 2

Department: Radiology

Job Purpose:

The role is responsible for the provision of quality service in line with standards of Radiology nursing practice. As a key member of the frontline management team, the CNM2 in Radiology will demonstrate managerial and leadership skills and facilitate effective communication with colleagues in the hospital. The position requires a participative approach to the development of services and structures, embracing continuous quality improvement and the management of changes necessary to achieve organisational objectives. This role is important in making a significant contribution, developing and maintaining best practice in Diagnostic Radiology services.

Essential Criteria:

Knowledge/ Experience

• Be registered in the general division of the Register of Nurses maintained by NMBI.

• Have at least five years recent relevant post-registration nursing experience (full-time or equivalent hours part-time) in an acute hospital setting and a minimum of two years nursing experience in Radiology.

• Have a recognised post-registration nursing course - Higher Diploma or Post Grad course, in interventional Radiology nursing or equivalent or be in pursuit of same.

• Hold an up to date Advanced Cardiac Life Support course or be in pursuit of same

Desirable Skills:

Knowledge/ Experience

· Management course is desirable.

Why work here?

• An Education Support Programme

• Development opportunities

• Opportunities for career progression

• Access to a Pension Scheme

• Subsidised Restaurant

• Free staff car parking

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Life Assurance

Key Responsibilities:

Operations

• Lead the Radiology Nursing service taking responsibility for the safe delivery and co-ordination of nursing services for patients; ensuring an effective, efficient and quality specialist nursing care service.

• Contribute to the planning, development and monitoring of human and budget resource plans to ensure an effective and efficient service.

• Contribute to the planning of specialist nursing service, innovations and developments.

• Ensure that interventional radiology nursing care is based on the latest research findings and constitute best practice.

• Develop close links with other HMC departments relevant to the delivery and enhancement of services.

• Monitor complaints and investigate any nursing complaints, taking corrective action as appropriate and review audit to ensure there are no re-occurrences.

• Ensure that all records are properly and accurately maintained.

• Facilitate effective communication with patients, relatives, visitors and multi-disciplinary team as necessary ensuring patient confidentiality is respected and maintained at all times.

• Communicate and develop effective relationships with Medical Consultants, Clinical Nurse Managers and other relevant hospital staff to ensure safe, efficient management of the Radiology nursing service.

• Identify opportunities for the development of services that will improve the care of patients.

• Liaise with the Radiology Services Manager/ADON on a regular basis, as appropriate, providing feedback on Unit/Ward activity and issues.

• Ensure that systems for the provision of clinical and non-clinical services are satisfactory and that they are timely and economically utilised.

• Ensure that all staff within Radiology are familiar with emergency procedures and aware of the location of emergency equipment and crash trolley’s.

• Work with the IT Department and clinicians in the development of computerised systems for patient management and ensure that these are maintained and upgraded.

• In consultation with staff continually monitor stock levels, suitability, usage and potential for savings.

• Provide advice to the Radiology Services Manager/ADON on any matters relating to the care of patients in the department.

• Promote a patient centred culture of openness and responsiveness to positive and constructive patient feedback and ensuring patient dignity, respect and choice is maintained in their care.

People Management

• Provide clinical and management leadership for Radiology nurses and support staff and ensure an effective learning environment for the multidisciplinary team and take an active part in the delivery of care as appropriate.

• Work within the code of Professional Conduct for Nurses, participation in the development of the Scope of Practice and provide strong professional leadership and direction for nursing services.

• Promote an environment that is conducive to the development of best practice, enhances staff retention and promotes good industrial relations.

• Maintain a high level of staff morale, promoting good communication, team spirit and job satisfaction among members of the multidisciplinary team. Strive to ensure that staff are accountable, responsible and have authority to practice and manage within their roles.

• Play a role in the recruitment and selection of nursing and support staff for the service.

• Ensure that all new nursing and support staff in the Unit complete the Radiology orientation and induction programme and have a clear understanding of their duties, responsibilities and standards of performance at all times.

• Ensure that staff nurses and Radiology department assistants are effectively supported with annual reviews and the development of personal development plans, where required.

• Assist in providing a duty roster that ensures resources are deployed effectively and efficiently to cope with fluctuations in workload, case complexity, adequate skills mix, planned activity or staff absence difficulties.

• Comply with all HR system and policy requirements including recording of relevant data

• Contribute to the formal mechanism for communication among the nursing team including schedules for staff meetings.

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