Job Title and Grade
Clinical Midwife Manager 2 – Practice Development
(Grade Code: 2132)
Campaign Reference NRS02348
Closing Date Tuesday 9 th June 2015 @ 12 Noon
Proposed Interview
Date (s)
Week commencing 6 th July 2015
A start date will be indicated at job offer stage Taking up
Appointment
Organisational Area
Location of Post
Details of Service
Health Service Executive (HSE) Dublin North East
Cavan General Hospital
RCSIHG
Cavan General Hospital is an acute general hospital incorporating an obstetric consultant led unit and midwifery led unit. The hospital provides maternity and gynaecological services primarily to the catchment areas of counties Cavan, Monaghan, Leitrim, Longford and North Meath. In 2014 a total of 1751 mothers delivered 1771 babies at our unit. 2014 showed a national decrease in the birth rate; however recent studies have shown that the complexity of maternity cases has increased due to such national trends as the increase in
BMI and diabetes in pregnancy. Antenatal care is provided both on-site and at our outreach clinics in Monaghan and we provide a comprehensive antenatal educate programme for all mothers. We have achieved Baby Friendly status in relation to our
Reporting
Relationship
Purpose of the Post
Principal Duties and
Responsibilities breastfeeding support and education of mothers. Our breastfeeding initiation rates are approximately 58%. All practice is guided by national guidelines. Our vision is to provide a woman centred quality service which is safe, accessible and sustainable.
Midwifery Led Care is a choice we provide for low risk mothers. A team of midwives delivers care as autonomous practitioners working within a comprehensive set of evidence based guidelines and the service runs parallel to Consultant Led Unit. If there is any deviation from the normal at any stage of pregnancy, delivery, or post natal period the mother is transferred to the consultant led care.
Special Care Baby Unit provides Neonatal care to babies born electively after 30 weeks gestation and at earlier gestations as unplanned deliveries. Neonates requiring intensive care are ventilated, stabilised and transferred to one of the Dublin Neonatal Units primarily
Rotunda Hospital and return to Cavan for high dependency and special care until discharge. The capacity of the unit is 5 cots and 1 isolation room.
Reports to the Nurse Practice Development Co-ordinator and Service Manager, Women’s and Children’s Services.
Accountable to the Director of Nursing and Midwifery
The CMM2 – Practice Development will play a pivotal role in ensuring the quality and safety of the maternity service is in line with best practice and national standards. This will be achieved using a systematic approach to assist healthcare teams to examine their practice, identify improvements and facilitate and co-ordinate the implementation of ongoing education programmes.
Professional /Clinical
The CMM2 – Practice Development will
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Provide a high level of professional and clinical leadership
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Be responsible for the assessment of standards of midwifery and healthcare

assistant practice.
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Be responsible for the co-ordination and facilitation of a regular schedule of ongoing education, professional development and clinical audit.
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Ensure appropriate liaison and communication within the Department of Nursing &
Midwifery and with all members of the multidisciplinary team as necessary.
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Lead and participate in the development and evaluation of quality initiatives
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Participate in teams / meetings / committees as appropriate, communicating and working in co-operation with other team members.
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Facilitate co-ordination, co-operation and liaison across healthcare teams and programmes.
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Develop on annual work plan to meet the changing service needs
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Develop appropriate systems in the streamlining of education, practice development, audit data collection and reporting.
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Maintain records in accordance with local service and professional standards
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Manage resources efficiently and effectively to ensure continuous quality improvement in service.
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Attend and participate on departmental governance teams as required
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Adhere to and contribute to the development and maintenance of midwifery standards, protocols and guidelines consistent with the highest standards of patient care.
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Evaluate and manage the implementation of best practice policy and procedures
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Maintain professional standards in relation to confidentiality, ethics and legislation
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Implement and assess quality management programmes in consultation with the nurse practice development teams and other disciplines.
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Initiate and participate in research studies as appropriate
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Operate within the scope of practice - seek advice and assistance from his / her manager with any cases or issues that prove to be beyond the scope of his / her professional competence in line with principles of best practice and clinical governance.
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Participate in the development, formulation and evaluation of guidelines, policies and procedures to enhance a quality service.
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Promote the guidelines for safety and best practice laid down by the hospital policies, Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland guidelines and relevant Acts such as Data Protection Act 1988, and The Health, Safety & Welfare at Work Act 1999.
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Assign time to engage directly in practice in order to keep pace with changes and provide enabling process for the staff to achieve their goals.
Liaison and Communication :
The CMM2 – Practice Development will
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Support Clinical Midwife Managers / staff competency development as appropriate.
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Liaise closely with Clinical Midwife Managers for all specialties in relation to policy

proposals, staff training and development.
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Attend relevant meetings as required for role, liaison with appropriate staff
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Attend staff meetings and receive staff suggestions for improvement in the system of work
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Maintain open communication with all relevant staff
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Develop good working relationships with wards and departments to promote quality patient centred care.
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Consult inter and intra-disciplinary both internally and externally as part of the contribution to promote staff education and patient management.
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Promote effective nurse documentation in the department and maintain appropriate records.
Education and Training
The CMM2 – Practice Development will
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Keep up to date with current research, ensure evidence based practice and research is utilised and must contribute to nursing research that is relevant to his/her area of practice.
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Engage in continuing professional development by keeping up to date with nursing literature, recent nursing research and new developments in nursing management, education and practice and to attend staff study days as considered appropriate.
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Assist or lead on clinical audits and formulate action plans
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Participate in the identification, development and delivery of induction, education, training and development programmes for nursing and non-nursing staff.
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Identify the educational needs in collaboration with the Practice Development
Office.
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Plan, organise, supervise, assess, evaluate and monitor quality nursing standards and foster advance evidence based clinical practice and the clinical learning environment.
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Reduce the theory practice gap, foster staff empowerment and increase autonomy over learning.
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Is responsible for the implementation, organisation and evaluation of the general orientation/induction.
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Educate and support staff, including the introduction and orientation of new staff in assistance with the Clinical Midwife Managers /A/Director of Nursing / Human
Resources.
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Assist in the implementation of personal development planning in midwifery services
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Assist nursing personnel to maintain high levels of competence by enabling them to identify their personal professional goals, provide feedback, and facilitate achievement of personal development outcomes.
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Implement and support the development of personal portfolios in collaboration with the clinical nurse manager, senior staff nurses, mentors and advocators

Management
The CMM2 – Practice Development will
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Provide professional and clinical leadership and vision and facilitate staff team building to provide planned care and develop educational strategies and service goals.
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Maintain a quality standard of service. Lead on pro-active quality improvement and support accreditation.
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Effectively educate staff on hospital, regional policies as applicable
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Initiate relevant audits related to practice and participate in quality improvements initiatives
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Provide leadership and motivation which is conducive to good working relations and work performance
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Promote a culture that values diversity and respect in the workplace
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Lead and support on practice development within the clinical area
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Lead and support the implementation of change
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Promote, facilitate and participate in the development of nursing policies and procedures. Monitor as appropriate and lead on proactive improvement.
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Contribute to the formulation, development and implementation of policies and procedures at area and hospital level.
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Support Clinical Midwife Managers in the compliance with legal requirements, policies and procedures affecting service users, staff and other hospital matters.
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Manage and promote liaisons with internal / external bodies as appropriate e.g. intra-hospital service and the community.
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Maintain all necessary clinical and administrative records and reporting arrangements.
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Engage in IT developments as they apply to service user and service administration.
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Plan work in line with the recommendations of the Quality & Clinical Care
Directorate and focus on patient pathway of care.
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Provide advice supervision to Staff Nurse grades within Practice Development.
Health & Safety
The CMM2 – Practice Development will
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Have a working knowledge of HIQA Standards as they apply to the role for example, Standards for Healthcare, National Standards for the Prevention and
Control of Healthcare Associated Infections, Hygiene Standards and record keeping.
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Assist Clinical Midwife Managers / nursing staff in their development in observing and ensuring implementation and adherence to established policies and procedures e.g. health and safety, infection control, storage and use of controlled drugs etc.

Eligibility Criteria
Qualifications and/ or experience
Post Specific
Requirements
Other requirements specific to the post
Skills, competencies and/or knowledge
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Adhere to department policies in relation to the care and safety of any equipment supplied for the fulfilment of duty.
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Support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service.
The above Job Description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office.
Each candidate must, at the latest date for receipt of completed applications for the post:
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Be registered in the Midwives Division of the Register of Nurses & Midwives maintained by Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann (Nursing and
Midwifery Board of Ireland) or be entitled to be so registered
And
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Have at least 5 years post registration experience of which 2 must be in the specialty area of midwifery
And
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Have the clinical, managerial and administrative capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role
And
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Demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development at the appropriate level
Health
A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.
Character
Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character
Age
Age restrictions shall only apply to a candidate where he/she is not classified as a new entrant (within the meaning of the Public Service Superannuation Act, 2004). A candidate who is not classified as a new entrant must be under 65 years of age.
Please note that appointment to and continuation in posts that require statutory registration is dependent upon the post holder maintaining annual registration in the relevant division of the register maintained by Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann (Nursing
Midwifery Board Ireland)
Demonstrate depth and breadth of experience in the following areas as relevant to the role:
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Preceptorship and in education and training
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Developing practice to support continuous quality improvements in midwifery
Will be included at expression of interest stage, if applicable
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Demonstrate a good knowledge of the Health Service with particular reference to professional development issues, nurse education and practice development.
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Demonstrate knowledge of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland requirements and standards that underpin the Nurse Undergraduate Programme.

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Demonstrate a broad knowledge of the developments in nurse education and practice
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Demonstrate theoretical and clinical knowledge appropriate to the complexities of the post
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Demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication skills especially with regard to facilitation skills and counselling skills/
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Demonstrate effective communication skills including the ability to present information in a clear and concise manner; ability to facilitate and manage groups through the learning process; the ability to give constructive feedback to support learning.
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Demonstrate evidence of reflective practice
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Demonstrate effective organisational skills including time management
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Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability
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Demonstrate leadership/personal motivation skills
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Demonstrate commitment and responsibility towards students learning outcomes and a focus on quality outcomes.
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Demonstrate commitment to professional and personal self development
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Demonstrate knowledge of and/or experience of change management
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Demonstrate a knowledge of Clinical Audit
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Demonstrate evidence of computer skills including Microsoft Word, excel and use of email etc
A ranking and or shortlisting exercise may be carried out on the basis of information Campaign Specific
Selection Process
Ranking/Shortlisting /
Interview
Code of Practice supplied in your application form. The criteria for ranking and or shortlisting are based on the requirements of the post as outlined in the eligibility criteria and skills, competencies and/or knowledge section of this job specification. Therefore it is very important that you think about your experience in light of those requirements.
Failure to include information regarding these requirements may result in you not being called forward to the next stage of the selection process.
Those successful at the ranking stage of this process (where applied) will be placed on an order of merit and will be called to interview in ‘bands’ depending on the service needs of the organisation.
The Health Service Executive will run this campaign in compliance with the Code of
Practice prepared by the Commission for Public Service Appointments (CPSA). The Code of Practice sets out how the core principles of probity, merit, equity and fairness might be applied on a principle basis. The Code also specifies the responsibilities placed on candidates, facilities for feedback to applicants on matters relating to their application when requested, and outlines procedures in relation to requests for a review of the recruitment and selection process and review in relation to allegations of a breach of the
Code of Practice. Additional information on the HSE’s review process is available in the document posted with each vacancy entitled “Code of Practice, information for candidates”.
Codes of practice are published by the CPSA and are available on www.hse.ie/eng/staff/jobs in the document posted with each vacancy entitled “Code of
Practice, i nformation for candidates” or on www.cpsa.ie
.
The reform programme outlined for the Health Services may impact on this role and as structures change the job description may be reviewed.
This job description is a guide to the general range of duties assigned to the post holder. It is intended to be neither definitive nor restrictive and is subject to periodic review with the employee concerned.

Tenure
Remuneration
Working Week
Annual Leave
Superannuation
Probation
Protection of Persons
Reporting Child Abuse
Act 1998
Clinical Midwife Manager 2 - Practice Development
Terms and Conditions of Employment
The initial vacancy for this post is permanent and whole time. This post is pensionable. A panel may be created from which permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part time duration may be filled. The tenure of these posts will be indicated at “expression of interest” stage.
Appointment as an employee of the Health Service Executive is governed by the
Health Act 2004 and the Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointment)
Act 2004.
The salary scale (01/01/10) for this post is:
Euro 47,089 – 47,886 – 48,559 – 49,659 – 50,874 – 52,067 – 53,260 – 54,604 –
55,852 (pro rata)
The standard working week applying to the post is 39 hours per week
HSE Circular 0032009 “Matching Working Patterns to Service Needs (Extended
Working Day / Week Arrangements); Framework for Implementation of Clause
30.4 of Towards 2016” applies. Under the terms of this circular, all new entrants and staff appointed to promotional posts from Dec 16 th 2008 will be required to work agreed roster / on call arrangements as advised by their line manager.
Contracted hours of work are liable to change between the hours of 8am-8pm over seven days to meet the requirements for extended day services in accordance with the terms of the Framework Agreement (Implementation of
Clause 30.4 of Towards 2016).
The annual leave associated with the post will be confirmed at Job Offer Stage
This is a pensionable position with the HSE. The successful candidate will upon appointment become a member of the appropriate pension scheme. Pension scheme membership will be notified within the contract of employment. Members of pre-existing pension schemes who transferred to the HSE on the 01 st January
2005 pursuant to Section 60 of the Health Act 2004 are entitled to superannuation benefit terms under the HSE Scheme which are no less favourable to those which they were entitled to at 31 st December 2004
Every appointment of a person who is not already a permanent officer of the Health
Service Executive or of a Local Authority shall be subject to a probationary period of
12 months as stipulated in the Department of Health Circular No.10/71.
As this post is one of those designated under the Protection of Persons Reporting
Child Abuse Act 1998, appointment to this post appoints one as a designated officer in accordance with Section 2 of the Act. You will remain a designated officer for the duration of your appointment to your current post or for the duration of your appointment to such other post as is included in the categories specified in the Ministerial Direction. You will receive full information on your responsibilities under the Act on appointment.
Infection Control Have a working knowledge of Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA)
Standards as they apply to the role for example, Standards for Healthcare,
National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated
Infections, Hygiene Standards etc.