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Clinical Support Officer- Behavioural, Naas
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Client:
Camphill Communities of Ireland
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Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Reference:
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Job Views:
3
Posted:
09.05.2025
Expiry Date:
23.06.2025
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Job Description:
Camphill Communities of Ireland are recruiting for:
Clinical Support Officer - Behavioural Support
Purpose of Post
To develop and deliver bespoke clinical supports, which assure the competence of healthcare professionals and support staff. To provide oversight, support, direction, and training with regard to the operational requirements of organisations policy and procedures, across all aspects of our service users clinical support needs. To develop, deliver training supports for community staff teams ensuring safe and holistic healthcare assessment process and clinical risk management strategies. To support the development and implementations of clinical compliance standards across all services including HIQA designated centres, home support, and adult services.
1 Duties & Responsibilities
The Clinical Support Officer will:
Provide direction support and advice to community staff teams in relation to the behavioural support and/or health and clinical care needs of residents and service users as assigned.
To design and roll out plans, interventions, and techniques to address support needs for Community members
Support and advise communities and staff teams with regard to risk assessments risk management strategies as required.
Attend communities regularly to observe practice, review files, direct and review Community Members support plans
As requested collaborate with the residents /their family and staff teams and other multi -disciplinary bodies to facilitate the development and review of personal plans / Support Plans /transition plans
To develop, deliver and/ or source training supports for community staff teams
To engage in regular review processes to ensure the needs of community members are being met
Contribute to the development and rollout of standardised procedures, and practice improvement programmes
Support and contribute to the development of a culture of learning and development
Participate in meetings, working groups and committees as requested
Observe, report, and take appropriate action on any matter which may be detrimental to residents / client care or well-being or inhibit the efficient operation of the community.
Maintain appropriate and accurate written records and reports regarding residents / client care in accordance with organisational policy and procedures, and statutory and regulatory requirements.
Participate and contribute to innovation and change in the approach to residents/client care delivery, and contribute to service planning process, based on best practice and under the direction of clinical management.
Ensure that all healthcare & clinical practices are carried out, using evidence-based approach, to a high standard in a safe environment maintaining the confidentiality and dignity of the residents / client at all times.
Promote a positive health concept with residents and colleagues and contribute to the health promotion initiatives with the Health Service Executive.
Undertake such training as is required to maintain and improve personal & professional competencies required to meet the role function
Conduct incident reviews and make preventative action recommendations to the Head of Services
Planning & Delivery
Responsible for the planning, organisation, facilitation, and implementation of Support Plans for Community Members
Develop training, learning objectives, competency statements and assessment tools ensuring compliance with national policy and procedures and regulatory requirements in collaboration with HR and training functions of the organisation
Responsible for delivering clinical training programmes, such as: Medication Management Training, Positive Behaviour Supports, and other specified areas driven by the needs of service provision.
Deliver clinical support in a comprehensive manner in line with evidence-based practice.
Keep abreast of developments in legislation and good practice and update training programmes accordingly.
Co-ordinate and assist with clinical risk assessment
Practice Development
Review and evaluate policies, plans and interventions on a regular basis
Use all available reporting mechanisms and audit findings to review and improve programmes in collaboration with the Operations Team and Quality and Safety Committee
Plan and meet the learning needs of participants who require re-training due to errors in the clinical setting or lapse in practice, providing advice and feed back to both the participants and their managers as appropriate
Assess participants on their ability to perform clinical skills in a service/clinical environment in line with organisational National Policy and Procedures
Give constructive feedback to participants on their performance during practice and assessment
Provide advice and information to both the participants and their managers about the procedures to follow when the participant is unsuccessful, or if further specific training needs are identified at time of assessment
Organise re-training or referral to relevant clinical education staff where participants have not achieved competence
Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience
Applicants must:
Hold a Degree in Behavioral Support Analysis
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A training qualification and or background in delivery of Behavioural Supports or other training and development programmes.
A minimum of 2 years' experience in a disability service-related management post
Have a minimum of 5 years' experience working in the disability sector
A full driver's licence and availability of own car is an essential requirement
What we offer:
Pay scales
Career progression opportunities
Work/life balance
Paid annual leave
Refer a friend scheme
Employee Assist Programme offering advice and counselling
Paid mandatory training
Paid travel expenses
Details of the Role:
Salary Scale: €51,280 - €60,391 Per annum (based on a 40 hour week)
Location: Regional Offices in Kilkenny & Naas - with travel required to the 16 communities in Ireland
Duration: Fulltime 40 hours per week - Permanent
Candidates shortlisted will be contacted for immediate interviews
Please note all posts are subject to Garda Vetting relevant Police check for any country of residence of over 6 months from age of 18 and reference checking.
Camphill is an equal opportunities employer
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