Detailed job description and main responsibilities

PROFESSIONAL

• Maintain active status on professional register.
• Act always in accordance with NMC Professional Code of Conduct and guiding documents.
• Adhere to Christie Trust Policies and Procedures.
• Maintain up to date skills and knowledge and maintain awareness of professional issues.
• Maintain a professional portfolio.
• Participate in the service and  undertake rotation within radiotherapy anaesthetic areas to support personal development needs.
• As part of the ward team help achieve and maintain a high standard of patient care.
• To be aware of the patients needs, both physical and psychological whilst ensuring privacy & dignity is maintained.
• To welcome patients and introduce them to the ward routine and ensure they receive the most age appropriate welcome booklet.
• To be aware of the needs of relatives, and to give them support, advice and direct themn to most appropriate supporting agencies.
• To give and receive the report at change over of duties and ensure handover sheet is updated at each shift.
• Ensure that prescribed drugs and treatments are stored and administered correctly and in accordance with the Hospital Procedure and Policy.
• Correct care and custody of controlled drugs is observed at all times.
• To liaise with medical and para-medical personnel and community organisations to ensure timely and safe discharges/transfers.

CLINICAL

• Perform comprehensive assessment of patient care needs.
• Plan, implement and evaluate care according to changing health care needs.
• Provide supervision and support to other team members.
• Collect and evaluate report information and maintain accurate patient records, to enable effective care delivery.
• Involve the multidisciplinary team and where possible patients, carers/relatives in the planning and delivery of care.
• Establish and maintain effective communication with patients and the multidisciplinary care team.
• Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.
• Seek/act on advice from a senior team member or relevant other, as appropriate.

EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT

• Participate in the theoretical and practical professional instruction of all learners and untrained staff.
• To monitor the progress of learners and, in particular, their skills in carrying out practical procedures.
• Attend all manadatory training and update all e- Learning in accordance with Trust requirements
• Participate in all unit training for Paediatric requirements including Paediatric life support and level 2 safe guarding.
• Complete the ward introductory and other training packages assisted by the senios sister and nurse clinicians.
• Develop own skills and knowledge and assist in the development of others.
• Act as a mentor and assessor to pre and post registration learners.
• Lead responsibly for a specific function or area of knowledge/skills within the team. E.g. link person, infection control,safeguarding etc
• Ensure compliance of self with regard to mandatory training and professional practice requirements. Keep up to date with current practices in proton/anaesthetic care.
• Assist in providing an environment conducive to learning, in which staff are able to develop.
• Work towards gaining a qualification in anaesthesitcs.

CLINICAL GOVERNANCE

• Help and create a good working atmosphere by promoting the ward aims and objectives.
• Welcome and introduce new staff to the patients and the nursing team.
• To be familiar with and ensure that all staff know the regulations re: fire emergency and moving and handling.
• To attend regular updating sessions on these subjects, and generally ensure that knowledge regarding current nursing issues and clinical research is up to date.
• Be aware of the Health and Safety at Work Act and it’s implications in the ward situation.
• To supervise  Health Care Assistants/Support Workers and multiprofessional students.
• Report and record all accidents and complaints according to the agreed policy.
• It is essential that all members of staff observe the code of confidentiality and complete Information governance training and annual updates.
• Ensure any concerns are raised and escalated to your line manager.
• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures and clinical guidelines for self and others.
• Assist in the monitoring of standards of care and contribute to improvements through assisting in benchmarking, audit and research trials, as and when required.
• Support peoples’ equality and diversity.
• Communicate effectively and share best practice with the multidisciplinary team.