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Communication and Relationship skills:

· Demonstrate politeness, courtesy and sensitivity in providing compassionate care for patients, visitors/relatives and colleagues.

· Contribute towards sharing good practice within the ward/department and Trust wide.

· Promote a positive image of University Hospital Bristol & Weston NHS Foundation Trust at all times.

· Work cohesively with all members of the ward team and promote effective liaison with all members of the multi-disciplinary team in ensuring that the very best services to patients are provided at all times.

· Communicate effectively within the team, participate in motivating and supporting team members and maintain confidentiality with patients and carers. Give written and verbal advice/teaching to patients and carers.

Patient Care:

· In partnership with other professionals and disciplines, develop measurable patient care plans/goals. The process should include assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care from admission to timely transfer or discharge.

· Take charge of the clinical needs of a group of defined patients on the ward /department prioritising workload according to changing clinical need over a 24 period.

· Work towards regularly taking charge of the ward/department on occasion prioritising workload according to changing clinical need over a 24 period

· Delegate tasks and activities to a range of team members in relation to patient care (for example when taking charge or as link nurse)

· Ensure nursing documentation is maintained, accurate and timely in line with the Trust standard

· To demonstrate awareness and compliance with Trust policies, procedures, guidelines and standards. To work towards promoting this to others.

· Promote and maintain a safe environment for patient:

· Administer medicines in accordance with Trust policy. 

· Promote a clean environment and the prevention of hospital acquired infection

· Respond positively and act promptly to resolve problems/issues for patients/carers, utilising complaints procedures and PALs where appropriate.

· Identify record and report all incidents/complaints involving staff, patients and visitors in accordance with Bristol NHS Foundation Trust policies and assist in any investigations as required.

· Assist with the smooth running of the clinical area by carrying out other duties such as unpacking stores, tidying and cleaning up equipment.

Leadership and Management: 

· Act as professional role model/team leader setting standards of practice promoting clinical effectiveness and opportunities for teaching others as part of a 24hour service

· Act as a role model including mentor for learners and junior staff.

· Take day to day responsibility for the clinical area or sub team in a Ward or Department setting or for the total patient care or care of a group of patients in a critical care setting as required and prioritise effectively

· Develop clinical reasoning skills, ensuring that when a patient’s condition is deteriorating this is communicated to other members of the healthcare team and acted upon in a timely manner.

· Participate in the collection of audit and research data as required.

· Support the ward sister / charge nurse with effective use of resources e.g. staffing, supplies, stores.

· Work with senior nurses to develop management skills.

· Actively manage own annual leave in line with Trust and local Policy and Procedure.

Professional Development and Education Responsibilities

· Maintain, update and develop personal and professional knowledge and skills by participating in the Trust’s appraisal and review processes.

· Undertake training to extend current skills and to expand the scope of professional practice for the clinical care and patient care.

· Participate in staff education and development, including utilising appropriate learning opportunities and to act as a mentor and resource for student nurses, adaptation and unqualified members of the nursing team.

· Participate with link roles as appropriate, e.g. Tissue Viability, Mental Health, Infection Control.

· During the first year post registration, act as an associate mentor for student nurses and other learners in the clinical environment, progressing to acting as a mentor / assessor one year post registration

· Act as a preceptor to newly registered nurses after one year, post registration

· Demonstrate through a holistic approach to nursing care and day to day clinical issues an understanding of evidence based practice

Research Responsibilities 

· Demonstrate an understanding of the interplay between research and practice to ensure patient care is supported by best evidence and continues to improve.

· Demonstrate the ability to access up-to-date evidence to inform care practices

· Support the collection of mandatory national clinical audit data · Be informed regarding the relevant research studies being undertaken within clinical specialty and any specific responsibilities relating to ward/unit nurses.

· Facilitate patient and staff involvement in research studies as part of promoting excellent care through research