The post holder will support and advise the Hospital Manager on the implementation of the Assisted Decision-making (Capacity) Act 2015 (ADMCA) and the HSE National Consent Policy. The Post holder will support the Hospital Manager to promote a strong ADMCA working culture and work closely with the HSE National Office for Human Rights and Equality Policy in the roll out of the new legislation and the development of guidance and promotion of ADMCA in a wider context. Their role is to lead out on education and training developments in the area of ADMCA and the HSE National Consent Policy in the Hospital and the context of the implementation of an education programme for the existing ADMCA and structures. Taking the lead on quality and practice matters and other related service developments/initiatives in the area of ADMCA and the HSE National Consent Policy Audit and measurement for improvement will be an integral component of this role. Participation and contribution to the governance structures established at Hospital Group level to support ADMCA and implementation of the National Consent Policy is essential. They are integral to developing guidance, support materials, tools, acute to community care pathways at local level that comply with standards, legislation and guidelines from the National. They will be responsible for overseeing all Hospital DMR applications and support and guide completion of family DMR applications at local level that aid to promote best practice and care for those accessing Connolly Hospital services. Auditing practice and implementing new structures to aid quality improvement initiatives will be a focus of this role to optimise patient centred care and a rights based culture so that people are treated with fairness, respect, dignity, equality and participate as fully as possible in decisions about their care and support.

We welcome enquires for the role:

Niamh.clarke1@hse.ie - Principal Social Worker CHB

Recruitment Queries:

For any queries relating to the recruitment process, please email hr.connolly@hse.ie

The HSE has created six new health regions. Each region is responsible for providing both hospital and community care for the people in that area. Bringing community health services and hospitals together means we can take a more patient-centred approach to healthcare.

HSE Dublin and North East region which provides health and social care to North Dublin, Louth, Meath, Monaghan and most areas of Cavan. Connolly Hospital is situated within the North Dublin area of the region.

Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown is a model 3* major teaching hospital providing a range of acute services including:

• acute medical in-patient services
• elective surgery
• 24 hour emergency care
• acute psychiatric services
• intensive care
• diagnostic and support services
• outpatient care

Multi-disciplinary teams representative of medical, nursing, allied health professionals, management, administration and general support staff play a pivotal role in the development, delivery, monitoring and evaluation of these services.

The hospital is affiliated to the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) for medical education, to Dublin City University (DCU) for nursing education and to University College Dublin (UCD), Trinity College Dublin (TCD) and the Institute of Technology for allied health professional education.

Connolly Hospital can offer ambitious, motivated and compassionate qualified nurses opportunities for achieving their potential through training support, experienced practice development staff and opportunities for training and work rotations. Situated 10 minutes from the airport and Dublin City Centre, Connolly Hospital is a preferred work location offering accessible road, sea and other links.

Connolly Hospital offers a variety of working options to help achieve a good work life balance i.e. parental leave, flexible working.

Connolly Hospital also offers:

• Robust Orientation Programme
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• Funded Post Graduate Education opportunities
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• Culture of strong staff engagement
• Free onsite parking

Candidates must have at the latest date of application:

Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc.

i) Be registered, or eligible for registration, on the Social Workers Register maintained by the Social Workers Registration Board at CORU.

                                                        And

ii) Have 5 years full time (or an aggregate of 5 years full time) relevant post qualification experience.

                                                        And

iii) Have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability, professional and managerial ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office.

iv) Provide proof of Statutory Registration on the Social Workers Register maintained by the Social Workers Registration Board at CORU before a contract of employment can be issued.

Annual Registration

i) On appointment practitioners must maintain annual registration on Social Workers Register maintained by the Social Workers Registration Board at CORU.

                                                And

ii) Practitioners must confirm annual registration with CORU to the HSE by way of the annual Patient Safety Assurance Certificate (PSAC).

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

The candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character

Additional Information

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