Executive Clinical Director Louth Meath Mental Health Services

Executive Clinical Director

The primary role of the Executive Clinical Director is to deploy and manage consultants and other resources, plan how services are delivered, contribute to the process of strategic planning and influence and respond to organizational priorities. To achieve the best clinical outcomes and experience for patient/service users within the available resources for mental health services within their area.

The work of the ECD will be aligned with national policy and health strategy.

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-centered approach to healthcare.

HSE Dublin and North East provides health and social care to North Dublin, Louth, Meath, Monaghan and most areas of Cavan.

HSE Dublin and North East Region includes the following hospitals:

• Beaumont Hospital
• Cavan General Hospital
• Connolly Hospital
• Louth County Hospital
• National Orthopaedic Hospital Cappagh
• Monaghan General Hospital
• Mater Misericordiae University Hospital
• Our Lady’s Hospital Navan
• Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital
• Rotunda Hospital

The HSE is responsible for the planning and delivery of health, social and personal services across the full range of care programmes in the Irish healthcare system.

Essential Criteria

A permanently appointed Medical Consultant Contract Holder practising in the Mental Health Service area.

The candidate should be willing to complete the Diploma in Leadership and Quality in Healthcare or equivalent.

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 Executive Clinical Director Mental Health and efficient service.

Skills & Competencies

Leadership & Direction

• Remains fully informed in a dynamic and challenging environment
• Demonstrates competence in looking at the longer term and broader issues concerning the provision of better health services and the ability to develop a clear view of what is required in order to achieve medium and longer term objectives
• Has the required leadership skills and vision to lead and manage wide scale change in a complex environment
• Is a positive driver for change; has the capacity to lead, organize and motivate staff to function effectively in times of rapid change
• Can communicate ideas, vision and information clearly and convincingly in a manner that is sensitive to wider issues and has the ability to advocate for and negotiate a favourable position for the development of services and the population

Operational Excellence

• Ability to ensure the achievement of medium and long term goals while also managing short term goals and priorities
• Proven ability to organize at a strategic and operational level the necessary people and other resources across a complex network of services so that objectives can be met within budget, to quality standards and within timescales
• Is innovative and displays perseverance even in the face of adversity

Managing in a Complex Environment

• Possess the interpersonal skills to facilitate working effectively in multidisciplinary teams and can work to establish mutual understanding and commonality of purpose with others to ensure effective outcomes
• Can work effectively across several different service delivery units to incorporate diverse multi care group requirements into a comprehensive integrated plan
• Is capable of setting high standards, by example, for management team and staff, motivating and enthusing staff and building team commitment to organizational goals and challenging tasks
• Is capable of coping with a demanding role within a performance and accountability framework

Critical Analysis & Decision Making

• Has the ability to analyse and evaluate, in a rational, objective, consistent and systematic manner, a range of complex information and identify the core issues and arguments at hand
• Has the ability to consider the range of options available, involving other parties at the appropriate time and level and makes balanced and timely decisions; is confident in own judgement
• Shows a strong degree of self-sufficiency, being capable of personally pushing proposals and recommending decisions on a proactive basis while actively suggesting improvements and adapting readily to change

Working with and Through Others

• Is committed to building a professional network to remain up to date with and influence internal and external politics
• Is committed to working co-operatively with and influencing management colleagues to drive forward the designated agenda
• Has excellent interpersonal, networking & influencing skills

Communication & Interpersonal Skills

• Possesses the ability to explain, advocate and express facts and ideas in a convincing manner, and actively liaise with individuals and groups internally and externally

Personal Commitment and Motivation

• Is personally committed and motivated for the role

The HSE Dublin and North East Region are an equal opportunities employer