Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Planning and Organisational Duties

The post holder will demonstrate responsibility for: 

§ Identifying what is required of oneself and others in delivering individual patient care.

§ Developing personal competencies to safeguard practice and effectiveness in role,          ensuring compliance with NMC Code of Conduct.

§ Participation in the effective use of allocated resources/funding.

§ Demonstrating the awareness and participation in development to adapt to the changing needs of the service.

§ Empowering self and colleagues to creatively meet professional and organisational objectives.

§ Responsible in ensuring the effective running of the department in the absence of the Ward Manager/Deputy Ward Manager.

§ To maintain a high standard of evidence-based care by incorporating current trends and ideas.

§ Carry out relevant investigations as ordered by medical personnel.

§ Participate in an extended role in nurse-led clinics on completion of appropriate training.

§ Liaising with other hospital and community services where necessary.

§ Functioning as an independent and supportive team member and as a team leader providing direction/assistance to other team members.

§ Reviewing workload and evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of the service.

§ Identifying problems and resolving them effectively.

§ Maintaining professional standards in all aspects of care delivery within the department.

§ Organising own time and that of junior staff and learners.

§ Deputise for the Ward Manager/Deputy Ward Manager.

Communications and Key Working Relationships 

§ In conjunction with senior nursing staff and specialist nurses participate in the setting/monitoring and evaluation of standards of care to patients.

§ To communicate effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team regarding Patient care.

§ To assist with the investigation and timely resolution of complaints and PALS enquiries 

Responsibility for Finance

The post holder will:

§  Participate in ensuring the effective use of all financial resources in providing and delivering the service.

§  Demonstrate awareness of the need for cost improvement programmes within the service.

§  Promote effective utilisation of resources.

§  Provide the service within its financial constraints.

Responsibility for Human Resources

The post holder will:

§  Adhere and promote Trust policies, procedures and guidelines and maintain the Professional Code of Conduct.

§  Ensure compliance with the Mandatory Training Policy in accordance with the Trust’s Policy.

Responsibility for Teaching

• The post holder will promote lifelong learning through the use of appropriate coaching, teaching and assessment in practice by:
• Facilitating a supportive learning environment that enables all members of the team to develop.
• Recognising the effective utilisation of all appropriate development resources and opportunities.
• Recognising and responding to a range of objectives and standards necessary to assure a supportive learning environment.
• Promote the ethos of continuous improvement disseminating any new knowledge gained to other colleagues.

§  Any other duties appropriate.