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Job overview

The post holder will be the identified lead in the absence of the ward manager. Their role involves collaboration with the Ward manager in ensuring delivery of high calibre care, and efficient use of
facilities, manpower and other resources. The post holder will assess, implement, plan and evaluate the delivery of direct patient care and provide advice and guidance to the multidisciplinary team.
To undertake any other duties which is deemed appropriate to the band when requested by Senior Staff. The above indicates the main duties of the post which may be reviewed in the light of experience and developments within the service. Any review will be undertaken in conjunction with the postholder.

Main duties of the job

Leadership & Consultancy

Role model standards of care and behaviour through clinical practice. Ensure visibility within clinical areas. Participate in the development of MDT/team objectives for the service/speciality. Bring relevant national information, policies and guidelines that may impact on service to the attention of the MDT and Lead Nurse.Maintain professional registration and practice through CPD. Maintain personal standards of conduct and behaviour consistent with Trust and NMC guidelines.

Ensure that child protection and vulnerable adult legislation is adhered to within own practice and service. Provide a visible clinical profile, having both an advisory and clinical input into patient care as directed by the Lead Nurse.  It is a requirement for all staff to comply with all infection control policies and procedures as set out in the Trust Infection Control manual.

Education & Development
Contribute to the delivery of specific and relevant teaching programmes for all disciplines and grades of staff, client group and carers within the Trust in relation to area of speciality. Maintain the education of link nurses, and clinical areas who contribute to the patient pathway. Pursue his/her own education in line with national agendas, and personal need formulating personal objectives related to service need within personal development plan. Act as mentor/preceptor and resource person for all nursing and support staff, as appropriate to the role.

Working for our organisation

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £2.6bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We’re creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.

Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you’ll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.

We’ve also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.

We’re proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What’s more, we’re excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.

 At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.