POST SPECIFICATION. Programme Manager - National Histopathology Quality Improvement Programme. Post Title. Department/Function EIR

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1 POST SPECIFICATION Post Title Programme Manager - National Histopathology Quality Improvement Programme Post Status Fixed Term (18 months) Department/Function EIR Salary Not disclosed Closing Date 6 th October 2017 Reference Number RCPI Post Summary RCPI is seeking to appoint a Programme Manager to develop and implement an operational model for the Histopathology Quality Improvement (QI) project. The manager will work with the key stakeholders to develop a sustainable model which will be embedded into the HSE structure and clearly outline the roles and responsibilities of the parties involved as well as define the governance and funding of the project. The Specialty Quality improvement project in Histopathology was initiated in The purpose of the project was to improve the accuracy, consistency and quality of service with the aim of improving patient safety and enhancing patient care. It facilitates individual hospitals to drive improvement by reviewing their performance relative to the national performance and against set intelligent targets. The project is now complete and has 32 public and private sites live which are collecting and reporting on a national system. The successful candidate will manage and co-ordinate the project into operational mode. Reporting Relationship The Histopathology Programme Manager will report to the Head of Education, Innovation and Research.

2 Standard Duties of the Post Duties will involve, but are not limited to the following: Develop a plan to operationalise the histopathology programme Support and manage the operationalisation plan, objectives and time lines in collaboration with key stakeholders. Responsible for the budget of the programme Work closely with key stakeholders - Faculty of Pathology, HSE, OCIO and local teams Develop a sustainable model for the Histopathology programme Manage and support continued compliance to the histopathology programme activities Report on the status of this project to key stakeholders on a regular basis Develop and implement a communications plan to raise awareness of the programme across the national and international medical community and public domain. Person Specification Relevant third level qualification, ideally in a Science or Healthcare background with proven capability and a minimum of 5 years experience in a comparable/relevant role. Self-starter, proven leadership, management and negotiation skills. Proven track record in project management Proven track record in team management Excellent communication, presentation and influencing skills with the ability to drive consensus among various internal and external stakeholders. ICT Skills (MS Suite) and strong report writing skills. Knowledge of or experience of Quality improvement

3 Application Requirement Candidates should submit a cover letter and CV and specifically address in their cover letter how their experience fits with the requirements of the role. Candidates should also answer the following questions: 1. What is your current notice period? 2. What are your salary expectations? Maire McEvoy Human Resources Generalist Royal College of Physicians of Ireland Frederick House 19 South Frederick Street Dublin 2 Tel: jobs@rcpi.ie

4 Royal College of Physicians of Ireland (RCPI) We are Ireland s largest postgraduate medical training body. Our mission is to ensure that patients receive the best possible care. We do this by training and assessing doctors and providing accredited education and professional development programmes. We also quality-assure standards in specialist medical practice and promote good health through our policy and public outreach initiatives. Our Fellows and senior management team are heavily involved in the current transformation of the Irish health service. We work closely with the Medical Council of Ireland, the Health Service Executive, the Department of Health, and other postgraduate medical training bodies. We are also undergoing significant internal changes. We are implementing a major programme of transformation that has seen the creation of new business initiatives, the internationalisation of the organisation and closer collaboration with key policy leaders in healthcare. We are continuing to adopt a more proactive and progressive role in the Irish and international health sector, and have become a more outward-looking organisation in recent years as a result. As new initiatives have been developed, our workforce has grown and we now employ over 90 people. We value creativity and innovation and encourage our staff to think outside the box. Our staff surveys consistently show that the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland is a great place to work, with a friendly, supportive atmosphere and a sense that everyone is playing their part in improving Irish healthcare. Terms and Conditions of Employment at RCPI In summary, the terms and conditions of employment are: 21 days annual leave; additional College days 35 hour week Flexi-time scheme Sick pay scheme Support for learning and personal development; support for professional membership; support for pursuit of further education Contributory pension scheme Life assurance and permanent health insurance Bike to Work scheme TaxSaver travel ticket scheme

5 Full details on any of the above benefits can be gained from Human Resources upon request. Equal Opportunities Policy RCPI is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to the employment policies, procedures and practices which do not discriminate on grounds such as gender, marital status, family status, age, disability, race, religious belief, sexual orientation or membership of the travelling community.