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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

·       Assist the Ward Manager in the day to day operation of the clinical area, and the development of the team.

·       Ensure that the environment is clean, pleasant and comfortable and suitable for its use at all times, taking action as appropriate to ensure high standards are maintained. Adhering to Infection Control and PLACE requirement.

·       Assist in the management of human resources, by preparing duty rotas, planning annual leave, study leave, mandatory courses and monitor sickness and absence in accordance with policy. This is to ensure that the clinical area is adequately and appropriately staffed at all times in order to meet the changing demands of the service. Provide statistical information as required.

·       Contribute to the development of the service by participating in forums/ steering groups/ meetings as required.

·       Work collaboratively as a Key Worker within the multidisciplinary team, acting as a role model for good practice; this includes liaising with associated professionals and other agencies, and offering support and guidance to clinical team as necessary.

·       Ensure that service user centred care plans are developed, implemented, evaluated and recorded. Monitor the standard of care plans, ensuring that they are relevant and up to date.

·       Facilitate ward / unit activities.

·       Participate in the assessment of service users who present in crisis during the 24 hour period, liaising with other services as required.

·       Ensure effective and therapeutic communication with service users, carers, visitors and staff. Make effective use of evidence based practice in day to day clinical practice.

·       Implement and ensure effective use of the Mental Health Act 1983 and Mental Capacity Act where necessary. Represent nursing team and provide reports for Manager’s Hearings and Mental Health Act Tribunals.

·       Lead on the formulation of plans for the patient’s discharge and transfer from the clinical areas in line with Care Programme Approach, Community Care Act 1990 and discharge policy.

·       Ensure adherence to Trust policies and procedures at all times. Assist with the development and/or revision of policies and procedures as necessary.

·       Supervise and monitor the use of supplies and equipment ensuring supplies are adequate and used appropriately. Assist in the maintenance of financial records as necessary.

·       Participate in teaching programmes with all staff including students. Have an awareness of own development and training needs. Maintain a learning environment. Assist in the induction of new staff. Participate in Performance Appraisal.

·       Participate in Clinical and Management supervision, providing structured and regular meetings with identified nurses. Participate in Preceptorship programme, the Teaching and Assessing of nursing students, and the Mentorship of unqualified staff including Associate Practitioners.

·       Undertake role of shift co-ordinator and unit nurse, ensuring that resources are used effectively, monitor duty rota to ensure that staffing is adequate in relation to ward requirements and that if required staff are redeployed as necessary within the unit.

·       Undertake other link roles for specified areas as required, including Infection Control, Health and Safety, PALS liaison and Student Placements.

·       Take a lead and support colleagues in interventions relating to the management of violence and aggression, including de-escalation techniques and the use of physical intervention (TASI) as necessary.

·       Participate in the selection and recruitment of new staff as required.

·       Undertake investigations in accordance with Patient Safety Incident Reporting Framework (PSIRF) in the absence of the senior nurse. Deal with complaints as appropriate.

·       Ensure staff are aware of Trust Fire Procedure, may be required to act as Fire Officer in the absence of senior clinician.

·       Ability to work flexibly over a 24 hour period in order to meet the operational requirements of the unit.

·       Undertake any additional duties deemed appropriate to grade.

·       Communicate policies and procedures within the service and externally to ensure effective understanding and implementation.

·       Maintain effective relationships with members of the Trust and other statutory and voluntary organisations.