Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Professional Values 

·       To ensure Trust standards and values are maintained and monitored to improve the quality of care to all who come into contact with the services provided by South Warwickshire Foundation Trust.

·       Ensure records and documentation are maintained, kept confidential, and meets appropriate Trust standards, and in line with the Data Protection Act.

·       Demonstrates a positive and enthusiastic approach to their work in order to maintain high morale and motivation within the department. Promoting a professional and positive working environment.

·       To report any accidents or incidents via the DATIX incident reporting system and/or to an appropriate registered professional, ensuring an open and transparent culture.

·       To adhere to the Trust’s dress code policy, maintaining a smart appearance at all times.

·       To adhere to the Trust’s IT policies regarding e-mail and internet usage.

·       To ensure children and adults and protected from abuse and avoidable harm and report any safeguarding concerns in accordance with Trust policies and procedures. 

Clinical Responsibilities 

·       To support the ward/department Sister/Charge Nurse and their deputy in the implementation of their role. 

·       To practice as a team leader taking responsibility for a defined caseload of patients on a continuing basis.

·       Assess patient situations, identify care requirements, and carry out appropriate care including advanced clinical interventions as expected by skill level and under competency and their scope of practice, and ensure the patient has been referred appropriately where applicable.

·       To assess, develop, implement and evaluate patient care for a defined caseload.

·       In the absence of Sister/Charge Nurse effectively manage complaints and report to Sister/Charge Nurse.

·       To promote collaborative working partnership and effective communication between all members of the multi-disciplinary team.

·       To ensure clinical incident/near misses within the sphere of responsibility are managed in a timely manner.  In the absence of the Sister/Charge Nurse report action taken to minimize risk.

·       To develop links with all care agencies to facilitate seamless care delivery.

·      Promote health and wellness through practice and education of patients, relatives, carers and staff.

·       To take responsibility for developing innovative practice and leading the implementation of such practices, to enhance patient care. 

·       To maintain patient confidentiality at all times.

·       To minimize hazards in the working area and report any identifiable hazards to the line manager. To adhere to all safe systems of work applicable to the work area. 

·       To undertake risk assessments and implement risk reducing measures.  To report to the line manager any deficiencies in the arrangements for minimizing risk. 

·       To promote awareness of child protection issues referring to area child protection policy and Trust policy. Attend child protection training in accordance with the policy. 

·       To promote awareness of adult protection issues referring to the Herefordshire Multi-Agency Policy and Procedures for The Protection of Vulnerable Adults from Abuse.  Attend adult protection training sessions in accordance with the policies and procedures.

Budget Management Responsibilities 

·       To actively participate in the effective and efficient use of the ward/departmental budget. 

People Management Responsibilities 

·       To deputise in the absence of the senior nurse. 

·       To manage own time and that of others, through delegations to ensure high quality patient care.

·       To act as preceptor/mentor/clinical supervisor for junior staff.

·       To contribute to the setting of yearly personal and professional objectives for junior staff reflecting personal development needs in conjunction with the ward/department philosophy.

Personal Development 

·       To identify areas for self-development and training within the Performance Planning and Development Review structure.

·       To participate in the mentorship, preceptorship/clinical supervision.

·       To maintain a professional portfolio and reflective diary for developmental purposes.

Administrative/Clerical Responsibilities 

·       To order and receipt goods in accordance with the Trust’s financial framework.

Education, Training and Personal Development 

·       To ensure attendance at mandatory training sessions i.e. infection control, resuscitation and moving and handling training.

·       To ensure maintenance and development of individual competence knowledge and skill.

·       As a competent practitioner, teach and provide supervision to appropriate junior staff. 

·       To participate in and undertake appropriate training and development activities including IT and clinical skills.

·       To participate in team, professional and personal development activities and promote commitment to continuous development and improvement.

·       Maintain up to date knowledge of changes in policies and procedures relevant to the post.