CNMII Endoscopy

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.  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. About UPMC A $26 billion healthcare provider and insurer, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based UPMC is inventing new models of patient-centred, cost-effective, accountable care. Working in close collaboration with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC shares its clinical, managerial and technological skills worldwide through its innovation and commercialisation arm, UPMC Enterprises, and through UPMC International. Providing high-quality healthcare in the South East since 2006, UPMC's operations in Ireland now include UPMC Whitfield Hospital in Waterford, UPMC Kildare Hospital in Clane, UPMC Aut Even Hospital in Kilkenny, the UPMC Carlow Outreach Centre, UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre radiotherapy locations at UPMC Whitfield and in Cork, and the UPMC Concussion Network. UPMC is the Official Healthcare Partner of the GAA and GPA.