Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Actively participate in the delivery of care.
• Care for patient with regard to their individual care needs whilst maintaining patient dignity and confidentiality in accordance with the NMC code of conduct
• Practise and promote nursing care to the highest standard in accordance with the Trust's policies, procedures and the NMC Code of Conduct, and fulfil PREP requirements.
• Establish a supportive and organised working environment conducive to the well being of patients and carers.
• Develop, promote and maintain effective communication and working relationships with all members of the multi-disciplinary team, patients and carers.
• Practise in a professional manner at all times, acting as a role model and resource for peers and junior colleagues whilst offering support and leadership.
• Determine nursing priorities and plan patient care according to staff availability.
• Inform Clinical Nurse manager or Matron when changes occur in circumstances which affect the delivery of care.
• Having regard to the workload of, and the pressures on colleagues, inform the Nurse in Charge or Matron if these are seen to jeopardise safe standards of practise.
• Ensure that all clinical and legal documents completed are both accurate and legible and that the nurses understand the relevance and confidentiality of their nature.
• Promote the provision of a customer-orientated service.
• All trust employees are required to observe and comply with the Trust's policies and procedures for infection control ensuring the environment in which they work is safe, clean and tidy. The use of standard infection control precautions is mandatory for all staff to prevent or minimize the spread of microorganisms and communicable diseases to patients, staff and surrounding community.
• Perform an expanded role of duties including Phlebotomy, IV cannulation etc.
• Be familiar with the Major Incident Plan and own role within it.

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Additional Senior Band 6 Clinical Responsibilities (*):

• Be familiar with the major Incident Plan and in the event of a Major Incident and in the absence of a senior colleague assume the role of the Nurse in Charge

Manaqerial Responsibilities:

• Ensure that Trust and Departmental Policies are followed, including sickness and absence, lateness, uniform and confidentiality.
• Maintain the safety and well-being of patients and staff in accordance with the Health and Safety Policy and ensure that all accidents/incidents are reported and documented.
• Support and contribute to changes in practice I policy which embrace the strategic direction of the NHS.
• Deputise for the Ward Manager coordinating the department when appropriate.
• Ensure the accurate collection of data in relation to patient activity, in order that statistics may be accurately compiled.
• Assist in the investigation of complaints or incidents, according to Trust Policy.
• Have regard for the ACU budget and support the Senior Nursing team in relation to this, particularly with regard to use of equipment and products.

Additional Senior Band 6 Mana erial Res onsibilities

• Actively participate in clinical and operational management of the department, being able to independently co-ordinate and liaise with other members of the MDT who use the facilities of the department.
• Deputise for the Nurse in Charge of the department in their absence.

Educational Responsibilities:

• Take responsibility for own professional growth, development and motivation, including participation in Clinical Supervision.
• Act as a mentor/suppott for junior staff and students and ensure that learners allocated to the ACU are given appropriate teaching, support and guidance in accordance with local objectives and continuous assessment.
• Acts as a mentor / support for designated nursing students, contributing to the provision of their learning requrements.

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• Lead as a link nurse for an area in ACU and to act as an advocate to promote overall department knowledge and patient care.