DML Clinical Coordinator Primary Care

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Informal Enquiries

Name: Niamh Quinlavan, General Manager, Primary Care Service

Mobile : 087 337 2083

Tel: 07 7788080

Email: pcgmtallaght.cho7@hse.ie

Location of Post

Weight Management Service for Children & Young People

South East Community Healthcare (CHO5) and Community Healthcare East (CHO7),

Primary Care Centre, Boot Road, Clondalkin, Dublin 22

There are currently two permanent, 1 WTE posts available, one in CHO5 and CHO7. The location of post within each CHO will be confirmed at job offer stage.

A panel may be formed for Weight Management Service for Children & Young People from which current and future Dublin and Midland Regional, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled.

Details of Service

Weight Management Service for Children & Young People

The Weight Management Service for Children & Young People is a new service, developed as an integral part of the paediatric primary care and child health service in the CHO as part of the Slaintecare Healthy Communities Initiative. It will provide co-ordinated transdisciplinary assessment and treatment for eligible children and young people with overweight and obesity.

The multi-disciplinary team consists of Community Medical Doctor, Dietetics, Physiotherapy, Psychology, Family Key Worker and administrative staff. It will cover CHN 3,5,8 and 9.

The service is aligned to Level 1b of the HSE Model of Care for the Management of Overweight and Obesity (2020) or Weight Management Service for Children and Young People. It will be closely integrated with community support services for healthier behaviours and acute services for specialist assessment and treatments, facilitating end-to-end care for overweight and obesity.

The team will be co-located and delivering clinics and services in communities responsive to individuals’ needs, providing the right care, at the right time in the right place. Weight Management Service for Children & Young People supports training and capacity building across primary care services for early identification and intervention for weight management. Weight Management Service for Children & Young People staff will work with the HSE Obesity Clinical Programme to develop, implement, monitor and evaluate a standardised, evidence-based model of service delivery.

Purpose of the Post

This position occupies a pivotal role within the Weight Management Service for Children & Young People organisational structure. The post holder will be responsible for the co-ordination of the Weight Management Service for Children & Young People to meet the needs of children, young people and their families. They will be a member of the team with protected time to coordinate the multidisciplinary aspects of the team’s activities. The role of the Clinical Coordinator is central to coordinating the self-managed work of the individual team members, to ensure the team functions effectively.

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The purpose of this post is to:

· Lead on the day-to-day operations of the Weight Management Service for Children & Young People including service planning, engagement with key stakeholders to build appropriate referral pathways, scheduling, clinical care co-ordination and reporting.

· Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to: provide evidence-based care to children, young people and their families attending the Weight Management Service for Children & Young People

· In line with the national care guidelines and standards; build capacity across primary care for early identification and intervention for weight management and appropriate referral.

· Work with the HSE Obesity Clinical Programme to develop, implement, monitor and evaluate a standardised, evidence-based model of service delivery.

· Co-ordinate the administrative functions of the MDT including team meetings, maintaining shared records, communication, supporting professional relationships and interdisciplinary working to ensure effective care delivery as an MDT.

· Liaise with all healthcare professionals and other stakeholders locally and nationally to facilitate engagement with the service, learning and sharing best practice and effective operation of the service.