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JOB DESCRIPTION

POST: RISE NI Service Coordinator

LOCATION: Belfast

BAND: 8a

REPORTS TO: Children’s Services Manager, Children with Disabilities

RESPONSIBLE TO: Director of Children’s Community Services and Executive Director of Social Work

BASE LOCATION: Knockbracken Healthcare Park, Saintfield Road, Belfast

HOURS : 37.5hrs – Permanent Full time

Job Purpose

Regional Integrated Support in Education NI (RISE NI) is a Trustwide Service and the post holder will be responsible for co-ordinating this Multidisciplinary Team. This Team provides intervention to children, primarily in mainstream schools who access the RISE NI Service.

Working in partnership with children, their parents, carers, teachers, school staff and wider education services in central to this holistic model of care. The Team provides services which foster the child’s health, wellbeing and social inclusion in a range of settings appropriate to meeting the needs of each child, but primarily in the education setting.

The Team operates a trans-disciplinary model, integrating the delivery of services around the child to maximise the services provided and avoid duplication.
The Team ensures the best use of resources through an evidence based approach, to deliver positive outcomes for children.

Main Responsibilities

Clinical/Professional/Specific Managerial Responsibilities

The post holder may be required to undertake some clinical work as part of the Team resource.
Clinical responsibilities will be in line with the appointee’s role, if required.
To be accountable for all aspects of own clinical work ensuring a high standard of clinical care.
To act as a resource to colleagues working within the Multidisciplinary Team.
To maintain registration with Professional Regulatory Body as appropriate.
To maintain own professional development and incorporate new trends and developments into your work.
To provide a teaching and educational role to other Health, Social Care and Education staff.
To demonstrate a sound knowledge of Clinical and Social Care Governance.

Generic managerial responsibilities both within an operational and strategic
context.

To lead and operationally manage an interdisciplinary integrated service for children within primarily mainstream schools who access the RISE Service.
To ensure referral to discharge pathways are in place between the Team and Core Services in consultation with other Service Managers.
To ensure strong professional leadership and governance for all services and professional staff.
To ensure the development of Team Members and the implementation of new ways of working that promotes collaboration between all stakeholders.
To be responsible for promoting and maintaining good team relationships.
To ensure the involvement of children, their carers and families in reviewing service provision.
To adhere to systems and processes for the management of a delegated Team budget.
To be responsible for the ongoing development of service policies and protocols using Clinical Audit and Service Review to implement changes in practice.
To meet service priorities, re-adjusting plans and re-deployment of staff as situations and changes arise.
To lead the measurement and evaluation of the Team’s work and practices through Audit and activity participate in and promote research with the team.
To participate in recruitment, induction and training of team members.
To take delegated responsibility from Line Managers and to delegate responsibility and authority as appropriate, consistent with effective decision-making, whilst retaining overall responsibility and accountability for results.
To provide operational supervision for Team members and to ensure appropriate professional supervision is accessed.
Taking action as may be necessary in disciplinary matters in accordance with the Trust’s Disciplinary Procedures.
Establish and maintain data systems in relation to service provision and provide regular reports in relation to performance targets.
To communicate effectively with Commissioners to ensure the development of the service in line with Reform and Modernisation Plans
To maintain accurate, comprehensive and up to date documentation in line with Legal and Departmental requirements.
To be responsible for maintenance and safe use of equipment.
To be aware of Health and Safety aspects of the work – implement any policies that may be required to improve the safety of the Team’s work.
To implement Corporate Policies and Procedures and comply with Corporate Risk Management and Complaints processes.
To ensure that regular user and carer views are sought and acted upon.
To explore ways to have meaningful engagement with the Community of interest and seek opportunities to develop innovative services.
To identify unmet need and prioritise cases for resource allocation.

Learning and Development Responsibilities

The post holder will:
 Participate in the Trust Personal Performance & Development Review
 Participate in staff induction, training and other learning as required
 Undertake a period of detailed technical training for the care of the ventilated child and their equipment

Responsibilities for others

The post holder will:
 Contribute to effective team working
 Report any accidents and incidents to relevant nursing staff, and complete appropriate documentation

Personal Responsibilities

The post holder will:
 Act in a courteous and respectful manner
 Maintain good communication with colleagues
 Maintains confidentiality
 Demonstrate commitment through regular attendance, efficient completion of duties and participation in department/team work activities
 Comply with Health and Safety Policies and statutory regulations
 Contribute to a safe environment within the risk management and clinical governance strategy
 Comply with nursing strategy, trust policies, procedures, guidelines, protocols and codes of conduct
 Contribute to effective and economic use of resources and the maintenance of all equipment
 Carry out any other duties as required
 Participate in the Trust Personal Performance & Development Review
 Participate in staff induction, training and other learning as required
 Participate in other clinical learning as required by the area of practice

General Responsibilities

Employees of the Trust are required to promote and support the mission and vision of the service for which they are responsible and:
At all times provide a caring service and to treat those with whom they come into contact in a courteous and respectful manner.
Demonstrate their commitment by their regular attendance and the efficient completion of all tasks allocated to them.
Comply with the Trust’s Smoke Free Policy.
Carry out their duties and responsibilities in compliance with the Health and Safety Policies and Statutory Regulations.
Adhere to Equality and Good Relations duties throughout the course of their employment.
Ensure the ongoing confidence of the public in-service provision.
Maintain high standards of personal accountability.
Comply with the HPSS Code of Conduct.

Information Governance  

All employees of Belfast Health & Social Care Trust are legally responsible for all records held, created or used as part of their business within the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust, including patient/client, corporate and administrative records whether paper based or electronic and also including e-mails.  All such records are public records and are accessible to the general public, with limited exceptions, under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, the Environment Regulations 2004, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. Employees are required to be conversant and to comply with the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust policies on Information Governance including for example the ICT Security Policy, Data Protection Policy and Records Management Policy and to seek advice if in doubt.

For further information on how we use your personal data within HR, please refer to the Privacy Notice available on the HUB or Your HR

Environmental Cleaning Strategy

The Trusts Environmental Cleaning Strategy recognizes the key principle that “Cleanliness matters is everyone’s responsibility, not just the cleaners” Whilst there are staff employed who are responsible for cleaning services, all Trust staff have a responsibility to ensure a clean, comfortable, safe environment for patients, clients, residents, visitors, staff and members of the general public.

Infection Prevention and Control

The Belfast Trust is committed to reducing Healthcare associated infections (HCAIs) and all staff have a part to play in making this happen. Staff must comply with all policies in relation to Infection Prevention and Control and with ongoing reduction strategies. Standard Infection Prevention and Control Precautions must be used at all times to ensure the safety of patients and staff.

This includes:-
Cleaning hands either with soap and water or a hand sanitiser at the appropriate times (WHO ‘5 moments’);
Using the correct ‘7 step’ hand hygiene technique;
Being ‘bare below the elbows’ when in a clinical environment;
Following Trust policies and the Regional Infection Control Manual (found on intranet);
Wearing the correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE);
Ensuring correct handling and disposal of waste (including sharps)  and laundry;
Ensuring all medical devices (equipment) are decontaminated appropriately i.e. cleaned, disinfected and/or sterilised;
Ensuring compliance with High Impact Interventions.

Values

The Belfast Trust aims to recruit staff not only with the right skills but also with the right values to ensure the delivery of excellent patient care and experience. Staff will be expected to be committed to provide safe, effective, compassionate and person centered care by:-
Treating Everyone with Dignity and Respect
Displaying Openness and Trust
Being Accountable
Being Leading Edge
Maximising Learning and Development

By embedding the above values we will make a significant contribution to the delivery of the Trust’s Vision.

Personal Public Involvement

Staff members are expected to involve patients, clients, carers and the wider community were relevant, in developing, planning and delivering our services in a meaningful and effective way, as part of the Trust’s ongoing commitment to Personal Public Involvement (PPI).

Please use the link below to access the PPI standards leaflet for further information.

http://www.publichealth.hscni.net/sites/default/files/PPI_leaflet.pdf

Clause: This job description is not meant to be definitive and may be amended to meet the changing needs of the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust.

PERSONNEL SPECIFICATION

JOB TITLE / BAND: RISE NI Service Coordinator/ Band 8a

DEPT / DIRECTORATE: Children’s Community Services

Notes to applicants:
You must clearly demonstrate on your application form under each question, how you meet the required criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. You should clearly demonstrate this for both the essential and desirable criteria.
Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the essential criteria set out below, using the information provided by you on your application form. Please note the Trust reserves the right to use any desirable criteria outlined below at shortlisting. You must clearly demonstrate on your application form how you meet the desirable criteria.
Proof of qualifications and/or professional registration will be required if an offer of employment is made – if you are unable to provide this, the offer may be withdrawn.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

The following are ESSENTIAL criteria which will initially be measured at shortlisting stage although may also be further explored during the interview/selection stage.
You should therefore make it clear on your application form whether or not you meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. The stage in the process when the criteria will be measured is stated below.

Factor
Criteria

Method of Assessment

Experience

Have a minimum of 1 years’ experience working with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders in a role which has contributed to the successful implementation of a significant change in initiative.
Experience of project work
Shortlisting by Application Form

Qualifications/ Registration
A Professional Qualification in an Allied Health profession or Nursing.
AND
Minimum of 5 years post registration experience and 3 years recent management experience including the management of staff.
AND
Live registration with the relevant Professional Regulatory Council eg. Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) or Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
Shortlisting by Application Form

Other (e.g. Driving etc.)

Hold a full current driving license valid for use in the UK and have access to a car on appointment. This criteria will be waived in the case of applicants whose disability prohibits driving but who have access to a form of transport approved by the Trust which will permit them to carry out the duties of the post.
Shortlisting by Application Form

SECTION 2: The following are ESSENTIAL criteria which will be measured during the interview/ selection stage:

Skills / Abilities

Ability to link policy and strategy to direct service delivery
Good written and oral presentation skills
Ability to lead and motivate an Inter-Disciplinary Team
Ability to manage a delegated budget
Ability to develop and implement Policies and Procedures
Ability to promote and develop a collaborative interagency working environment

Interview

Knowledge
Knowledge of Key Legislation and Policy related to the delivery of Integrated Services to Children with Disabilities
Ability to demonstrate experience of undertaking a programme of change and delivering on successful outcomes
Experience of training/staff developments
Understanding of and experience in developing professional practice across Professional groups.
Interview

DESIRABLE CRITERIA

Desirable criteria will ONLY be used where it is necessary to introduce additional job related criteria to ensure files are manageable. You should therefore make it clear on your application form how you meet these. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted.

Factor
Criteria
Method of Assessment

Experience
Previous experience of managing a delegated budget.
Previous experience of interdisciplinary working
Shortlisting by Application Form

Qualifications
Management Qualification
Shortlisting by Application Form

NOTE:
Where educational/professional qualifications form part of the criteria you will be required, if shortlisted for interview, to produce original certificates and one photocopy of same issued by the appropriate authority. Only those certificates relevant to the shortlisting criteria should be produced. If educational certificates are not available an original letter and photocopy of same detailing examination results from your school or college will be accepted as an alternative.

If successful you will be required to produce documentary evidence that you are legally entitled to live and work in the United Kingdom. This documentation can be a P45, Payslip, National Insurance Card or a Birth Certificate confirming birth in the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland. Failure to produce evidence will result in a non-appointment.

Where a post involves working in regulated activity with vulnerable groups, post holders will be required to register with the Independent Safeguarding Authority.

HSC Values

Whilst employees will be expected to portray all the values, particular attention is drawn to the following values for this role