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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

CLINICAL

Participate in regular clinical supervision as per Trust policy.

Participate in practice/clinical supervision to monitor standards of
service user care and documentation.

Assist with the appropriate screening of referrals and provide
information for referrers, service uses and carers

Provide short-term, evidence based practices and fixed term interventions

Support the delivery of education and self-help materials within a variety of locations.

Develop and maintain effective working partnerships with services in
other statutory and non-statutory organisations

Assist in the development and implementation of integrated care
pathways, including appropriate service user assessments/referrals
and models of care.

Ensure the clinical environment is conducive to promote service users
health, safety and well-being, thereby preserving and respecting each
service user’s personal dignity, privacy, religious and cultural beliefs.

Ensure record keeping is in accordance with Professional and Trust
standards.

Ensure the safe management of medicines and adhere to safe practice
and principles of administration in accordance with the NMC code of
professional conduct and Trust Medicines Code.

Work in a professional and collaborative manner with the Multidisciplinary team.

Participate and promote positive intra-agency working.

Responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development,
implementation and evaluation of programmes of care without
supervision and act as Named Nurse as required.

Participate and assist in setting standards of service user care based
on sound research findings.

Where indicated and following completion of the relevant training the
practitioner will act as a non-medical prescriber, at all times working
within their sphere of clinical competence.

MANAGERIAL

Undertake delegated responsibilities as agreed with Clinical Team Manager.

Support the formulation and implementation of clinical and operational
practices, and procedures as appropriate.

Participate in the induction of new staff.

Support the implementation, monitoring and updating of an operational
policy and philosophy for the clinical area.

Ensure the principles of Clinical Governance are incorporated in
service delivery by maintaining a high quality service based on agreed
clinical standards.

Ensure that service users are cared for within the confines of their
respective Mental Health Act status and adhere to the requirements of
the MHA 1983 and the corresponding Code of Practice.

Ensure adherence and implementation of Effective Care Coordination.

Ensure that Trust policies and procedures are adhered to.

Assist in the development of local protocols to ensure a high standard
of service delivery is achieved and maintained.

Support the process of staff participation in the formulation of new
ideas/suggestions to improve service user care and service delivery.

Provide statistical information as required.

Assist in the maintenance and updating of the unit’s equipment
inventories and service schedules. Ensure regular servicing, maintenance, repair or replacement as required adhering to Health & Safety, COSHH and Medical Devices Agency regulations.

Ensure effective processes of communication are established, maintained and regularly evaluated within designated team.

Assist in the investigation of complaints and incidents in accordance
with Trust policy.

Participate in Serious Untoward Incident investigations/reviews as
required

Co-ordinate utilities, equipment and services and report/refer issues to
respective managers where necessary.

Ensure that the nursing practice within the clinical area adheres to the
Trust’s policies and procedures.

Participate in managerial supervision.