Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a full overview of the Job Description and Person Specification, please refer to the PDF documents attached as an additional documents to this advert.

Clinical Duties:

• Organise and participate in the delivery of high standards of evidence based nursing care and manage a caseload on a shift by shift basis
• Take responsibility in carrying out required, planned, direct patient care to a high standard without direct supervision in accordance with established nursing procedures and policies
• To report to the appropriate members of the multidisciplinary team any significant changes in a patient’s condition or situation
• Maintain effective communication with patients, relatives and members of the multi-disciplinary team regarding all aspects of care demonstrating a range of appropriate communication skills 
• Responsible for taking charge of the ward/department in the absence of the person who has continuing responsibility if required
• Take responsibility as a co-ordinator for the delivery of care of patients in a defined area
• To contribute towards health promotion for all patients by providing education, support and advice, as necessary to patient’s families.
• Ensure referral to appropriate professionals or agencies as required
• Ensure the safe ordering, administration and custody of patients’ medication according to Trust policies and procedures
• In the absence of senior staff be responsible for delegation and supervision of appropriate work to other qualified staff, health care support workers and students
• Where relevant to be responsible for and assist in co-ordinating discharge planning in partnership with the multidisciplinary team
• Where relevant, responsible for the admission, assessment and preparation of patients undergoing treatment or investigations
• To take personal responsibility for ensuring that patients and their families are treated with courtesy, the individual needs of patients and their families are respected, and confidentiality is maintained at all times
• Liaise effectively with other disciplines or departments as appropriate
• To be able to act in emergency situations and to be familiar with emergency procedures including fire and resuscitation. To be responsible for the support and direction of junior staff in such situations according to Trust policy
• To be responsible for ensuring provision of a safe and therapeutic environment for all patients, relatives, visitors and colleagues
• Ensure the readiness for use of special equipment and the availability of nursing supplies in conjunction with the senior ward nurses
• Ensure the safe custody of patients’ valuables and property according to Trust policies
• Report to nurse in charge/line manager all complaints, incidents or accidents involving self, staff, patients, visitors and complete relevant documentation according to Trust procedure
• Be responsible for reporting and documenting any broken or damaged equipment according to Trust policy
• To have detailed knowledge of Manual handling regulations particularly with regards to the moving and handling of patients
•  Ensure safe storage and disposal of substances hazardous to health in accordance with Trust policy Ensure availability of facilities for disposal of sharps, toxic/cytoxic waste in accordance with trust policy
• In support of senior staff or ward manager assist with monitoring and report to ensure stock levels are maintained and that the correct quantities are in supply
• To be aware of the directorate bleep holding function
• To have an awareness of the requirements for staffing the ward or department
• Undertake aspects of ward administration as agreed by the ward /department manager
• Perform initial assessment of patients’ condition and ongoing patient management as appropriate
• Maintain clear concise patient records and documentation adhering to national standards and trust policies and procedures
• Order tests, access and act upon results including making referrals to other members of the healthcare team
• Provide concise handovers to other members of the multi-disciplinary team
• Coordinate effectively a team of support workers/ learners in care/therapy delivery
• Initiate and participate with cardio-pulmonary resuscitation procedures