Job Description

Manager of Rehabilitation Services (STMC)

Job Description

The role is mainly responsible for the daily management of the Rehabilitation department ensuring that all sections and services adhere to the implemented standards of operational rules and procedures.
 

Responsibilities

Managerial   
Providing skilled professional leadership and act as a role model for section/department employees

Developing and promoting clinical management services that improve patient outcomes – including responsibility for the development of clinical management policies, protocols, initiatives and guidance and implementation of statutory documents. Monitor response to identified issues and facilitate resolution through the relevant organizations as required

Having accountability for the day to day operations of the section/department department

Setting up and managing a delegated budget, and being involved in the development and implementation of cost improvement schemes through service redesign, cash allocation and income generation schemes and ensure that service delivery is managed within financial and budgetary constraints. Monitoring the cost of materials and to work with the procurement department in the competitive quotation/tendering process to ensure the most cost effective purchasing of stock

Managing the team including objective setting, appraisals, training, annual leave, supervision and reflective practice

Ensuring that section/department staff practice in accordance with going policies and procedures as applied by SEHA and the facility

Being responsible for recruiting staff, inducting, training and managing staff in accordance with SEHA policies and procedures. This will also include setting a development program targeting the skills of employees

Conducting thorough workforce planning exercises assuring adequate and efficient staffing of the various shifts and services and effective allocation of resources throughout the department. This will apply to clinical and administrative staff allocated to the department. This will also be aligned with the implementation of skill retention schemes

Delegating tasks and responsibilities whenever necessary, distributing responsibility for operational management of the department, allocating and organizing the work of  professional and assistant staff to meet service priorities on a daily basis

Working with and lead the team to provide an efficient and effective service and to be involved in the development and implementation of department policies

Developing a strategic vision for the section/department and produce a report for the facility on the service developments and future plans

Ensuring close collaboration of the service while working with other senior teams of the facility securing best outcomes of patient care

Being able to balance team, patient related and professional activities in accordance with departmental requirements

Ensuring effective communication is maintained between staff, patients and external organizations
Technical   Undertaking a skilled assessment of any presenting referral.  Use advanced clinical reasoning skills and a variety of assessment techniques to provide accurate diagnosis

Formulating accurate/realistic prognosis, recommend best course of intervention including onward referral as necessary

Could be used as a clinical resource for his discipline

Delegating tasks to different members of the team according to their ability eg delegating tasks/patient treatments to senior physiotherapists, assistants, students, etc

Ensuring a high standard of clinical care for the patients under your management,  supporting and facilitating other members of the team to do likewise  using evidence based practices and evaluation of outcomes

Keeping accurate, legible records of patient care in line with department/facility and service guidelines, being responsible for all rehabilitation staff records held in team, using audit tools when appropriate

Producing ad hoc reports and an annual report of activity and development of the rehabilitation services  area for key stakeholders and line managers

Ensuring that all equipment defects, accidents and complaints are reported immediately to ensure that appropriate action may be taken in line with facility health and safety policies.
Quality & Regulatory   Being responsible for the safe and competent use of all section/department equipment and patient appliances and aids used by patients. To ensure that junior staff, senior staff and assistants attain all required competency prior to use

Ensuring that all equipment defects, accidents and complaints are reported immediately to ensure that appropriate action may be taken in line with facility health and safety policies

Ensuring internal and external quality controls are within the required parameters

Design regulations for effective compliance with applicable precautions for environmental safety, infection control, using a series of interventions that minimize or prevent cross infection

Enforcing the strictest confidence in relation to patient information whether formally or informally recorded

Planning and developing policies that guide the management process of the service

To develop clinical audit processes within the service and report on these as agreed. Supporting the promotion of audit and research programs on service implementation, in line with national policy, statutory requirements and service requirements within the facility
Education   Participating in department programs/committees, various hospital committees, and staff meetings (whenever requested)

Completing and maintaining all regulatory requirements including: licensure and certification and other mandatory training within established time frames

Ensuring appropriate internal and external sharing of information based on governing policies and procedures

Ensuring all members of the department receive adequate clinical supervision as required for their professional and technical development

Maintaining professional knowledge by attending lectures, seminars or on-line education units
 

Qualifications

Qualification :- 

 Special Certificate:- 

   Required: 
* NLT 10 years of post graduate clinical experience & NLT 3 years management position in hospital or Rehab centre. For tertiary hospitals, with NLT 40 staff, with multidisciplinary team.
* UAE National: NLT 5 years relevant experience in an acute care hospital and NLT 1 year manager or supervisory or equivalent experience