Director of Nursing - Mental Health Services
- Recruiter
- Highfield Healthcare
- Location
- Dublin
- Posted
- 11 Jun 2018
- Closes
- 30 Jun 2018
- Job role
- Accountant
- Experience level
- Director
Highfield
Healthcare invites applications for the above senior leadership post as the
organisation commences the reconfiguration of existing mental health services
to provide for new specialist programmes and additional acute inpatient and day
hospital services. Our new Specialist Rehabilitation Unit (SRU) is due to
be commissioned in October 2018. The ideal candidate will possess strong
leadership and change management skills, excellent business sense and a
strategic approach to the development of services and organisation structures.
The post requires a proven track record of embracing continuous quality
improvement with a clear focus on achieving full regulatory compliance in
accordance with the Mental Health Commission's Judgement Support Framework. This role
is an opportunity not to be missed for a transformational leader who wants to
lead and work alongside a team of highly committed healthcare professionals
focussed on providing the highest standard of evidence based, person cantered
treatment and care. In 2017, the organisation was recognised by the NMBI
as a clinical site for undergraduate mental health nursing students and
supports our affiliation with UCD and DCU. Benefits Excellent remuneration and benefits package Pension and Life Assurance Opportunities for advancement and career development Staff support and counselling
services Discounted health insurance Employee discount scheme Subsidised restaurant Free tea and coffee Free on-site parking TaxSaver travel scheme Cycle to Work scheme Eligibility Criteria Qualifications and/ or experience (a) Candidates must, on the latest date for receiving completed
application forms for the office: Be registered in the Psychiatric Division of the Register of Nurses
kept by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland or be entitled to be so
registered. Have had adequate experience of psychiatric nursing. Have had satisfactory knowledge of psychiatric nursing
administrative procedures. (b)
Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability (including a
high standard of suitability and
management ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office. (c) A
qualification in healthcare management or equivalent is desirable but not essential. Skills, competencies and/or knowledge Display a high level of experience
and knowledge relevant to the role including knowledge of legislation
associated with Mental Health Service provision and associated governance
structures and knowledge of strategies associated with the provision and
development of Mental Health services Demonstrate understanding and/ or
experience of Mental Health services development Demonstrate strategic and system thinking including the ability to adapt a corporate overview; sees the bigger picture of
service delivery and appreciates the interconnectedness of issues. Demonstrate the ability to
establish policy, systems and structures. Designs and implements structured policies and systems for the management
of service delivery in consultation with key stakeholders and ensures
clear role accountability for service levels, quality and decision-making
discretion. Demonstrate the ability to develop
and maintain close working relationships with key stakeholders and
colleagues ensuring that a partnership approach is adapted to the
management of the services. Demonstrate strong leadership and
team management skills including the ability to work within the Senior
Management Team. Displays a developmental approach to staff. Demonstrate evidence of effective
planning and organising skills including experience in resource management
and achieving value for money Demonstrate ability to manage
deadlines and effectively handle multiple tasks Demonstrate strong communication
skills including: the ability to present information in a clear and
concise manner; the ability to facilitate and manage groups through the
learning process; the ability to give constructive feedback to encourage
learning Demonstrate awareness and appreciation of the service user. Demonstrate a strong commitment to developing and providing a
quality service and leads on vision, values and processes. Takes the lead on standards setting and implementation; leads
and manages change. Solve problems and makes decisions in a timely manner.
Influences and negotiates with others. Demonstrate evidence of ability to
provide quality assurance in the nursing services Demonstrate a working knowledge of
relevant I. T. systems. For a full job description or to discuss this opportunity please
contact Janet Mc Nulty on 01 886 5444 or WEB www.highfieldhealthcare.ie FACEBOOK @HighfieldHealth TWITTER @HighfieldHealth LINKEDIN highfield-healthcare
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