adrienne devlin

2009 - Current
Assessment of Need Officer / Case Manager, Health Service Executive.

Facilitate the carrying out of an Independent assessment of need consistent with the provisions of the Disability Act 2005. The aim of the assessment is to decide what health and education needs arise from the child's disability and what services they require to meet those needs. Liaise with all relevant HSE and voluntary sector staff to ensure assessments are completed within the legislative timeframe.
Maintain up to date records as documents are accessible under freedom of information.

2008 - 2009
Liaison Officer / Case Manager, Health Service Executive.

Appointed to draw up service statements. The service statement is based on the assessment report and sets out the health services that will be provided to the applicant and the time within which they will be provided.
The Liaison Officer takes into account the approved standards and codes of practice which apply to the services identified in the assessment report. Resolving complaints and liaising with the independent appeals officer whereby the families are unhappy with the outcome of the complaints process. The decision of the appeals officer is final and may only be appealed on a point of law to the high court.

2002 - 2008
Clinical Resource Officer (National Disability Database Development) Health Service Executive.

Coordinated and lead the identification of individuals who could potentially be included on the databases.
Assisted in the provision of information and training services.
Always using influencing skills.
Provided clinical background information.
Acted as a resource to service providers and colleagues.

1999 - 2002
Staff Nurse / Acting Sister. National Children's Hospital Tallaght.

I provided professional clinical leadership to aid staff development.
Promoted Reflective practice.
Implemented, deployment of nursing staff to meet fluctuations in work load.
Contributed and engaged in the strategic management and planning process for the children's outpatients.