Detailed job description and main responsibilities

-Contribute to the assessment, implementation and evaluation of care to meet patients’ needs in accordance with agreed local and national standards and evidence based guidelines under supervision.

-Support and provide patient education and health promotion.

-Support the delivery and co-ordination of care, through appropriate professional practice.

-Contribute to the management of risk and maintain patient safety, conforming to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines.

-Assist in setting, monitoring and maintaining standards of care to improve the patient experience and outcome of care.

-Communicate all relevant information to the multidisciplinary team internally and with external organisations as required, to ensure seamless care.

-Maintain accurate and complete records of all care activities, in a timely manner, adhering to local and professional standards for documentation.

-Act as a role model, presenting a positive image of self, team and the organisation.

-Promote equality in care and practice by recognising, respecting and meeting the needs and choices of individuals.

-Ensures environment of care is safe, well equipped and compliant with standards for hygiene and cleanliness.

-Maintain and develop own professional competence and skills within scope of role.

-Actively participates in the appraisal and Personal development planning process as reviewee.

-Proactively supports Trust wide or local changes and developments in nursing practice e.g intentional rounding

-Actively try to resolve issues and complaints at local level and then report the outcome to line manager.