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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Under supervision perform comprehensive assessments of ill patients, plan, implement and evaluate care delivery according to changing health needs and varying levels of complexity.

Ensure patient records are maintained and that documentation reflects care provided.

Involve patients / carers / relatives in the planning and delivery of services within the Unit area.

Promote and maintain effective communication with patients, relatives or carers.

Assist in urgent and emergency situations within a level of experience as directed by senior staff.

Develop skills to undertake specialist activities within practitioner’s Scope of Professional Practice.

Perform comprehensive assessments of acutely ill patients, plan, implement and evaluate care delivery according to changing health needs and varying levels of complexity.

Communicate sensitive / unpleasant / complex information to patients / relatives or others in a variety of settings.

Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.

Develop skills to undertake specialist activities within practitioner’s Scope of Professional Practice

Report untoward incidents / accidents in accordance with Trust policy, ensuring IR1 forms filled in as indicated.

Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and clinical guidelines for self and others.

Participate in activities that lead to service improvement, through benchmarking, audit or research.

Encourage the use of new nursing techniques that are based on current evidence based research.

Provide response to patient and relatives’ complaints.

Promote people’s diversity, equality and rights.

Be aware of emergency plans and procedures in place and respond appropriately

Support the identification monitoring and review objectives that implement and reflect local, regional and national targets. 

Promote a safe working environment for staff and service users.

Ensure that equipment is in safe working order and complies to the Health and Safety at Work Act / HE1 98.

ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure patient records are kept up to date and accurate and recording is done in line with Trust policies and procedures.

TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSBILITIES

Promote an effective learning environment.

Clinically support staff in achieving their work based competencies.

Act as a mentor / preceptor to junior Nursing staff.

In role of mentor / preceptor, review staff performance and address issues of poor performance / competence.

Continue to develop own knowledge through training, education and professional updates.

LINE MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Participate in building a high profile for your clinical area within the Trust.

Report act upon and investigate untoward incident / complaint / concerns, liaising with Matron/Ward Manager where appropriate. 

Create a climate conducive to the practice of a high standard of care, ensuring the safety and well being of staff, patients and visitors to the department, especially in relation to health and safety.

Ensure effective and efficient use of both physical and financial resources.

Promote health, safety and security of self and others and implement best practice in the Unit area.

Represent your clinical area in internal and external meetings / committees as required.

Act as an effective role model and demonstrate leadership skills.

Participate in research projects in conjunction with Matron / Ward Manager.

Ensure effective and efficient use of both physical and financial resources.

Promote health, safety and security of self and others and implement best practice in the Unit area.

Develop the skills to participate in duty rostering, annual leave allocation and reporting and management of sickness / absence as required. 

RESEARCH & AUDIT

To commence and participate in research/special projects as directed by the Ward Manager.

 GENERAL DUTIES

To observe the provisions of and adhere to all Trust policies and procedures.

To actively participate in the annual performance review to identify personal development needs

To attend Trust Statutory and Mandatory training sessions as required and any other training courses relevant to the post.

To fully comply with the relevant sections of the Health and Safety at Work Act.  They must also understand and implement St Helens and Knowsley Hospitals NHS Hospitals Trust “Statement of Policy on Health and Safety at Work” and the Trust corporate “Health and Safety Policies and Procedures”.  You are required to follow all applicable rules and procedures relating to Health and Safety at Work and to take all responsible precautions to avoid actions.

To be aware of the confidential aspects of the post. To keep up to date with the requirements of information governance; undertake mandatory training and follow Trust policies and procedures to ensure that trust information is dealt with legally, securely, efficiently and effectively. Breaches of confidentiality will result in disciplinary action that may involve dismissal. You must maintain the confidentiality of information about service user staff and organisational business in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation 2018 (GDPR) and Caldicott Principles.

The post holder should also be aware that, regardless of any action taken by the employing authority, breaches of confidentiality could result in civil action for damages.

All staff will be treated with respect by management, colleagues, patients and visitors and equally staff will treat management, colleagues, patients and visitors with the same level of respect. Staff will be supported to challenge any discriminatory behaviour that may be based on differences in race, disability, language, culture, religion, sexuality, age, and gender or employment status.

You will be expected to undertake the Trusts’ commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

To ensure that when creating, managing and sharing information records it is done in an appropriate way, subject to statutory requirements and agreed security and confidentiality policies, procedures and guidelines.  All employees are responsible for implementing and maintaining data quality, ensuring that records are legible and attributable and that the record keeping is contemporaneous

In accordance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008, the post holder will actively participate in the prevention and control of infection within the capacity of their role.  The Act requires the post holder to attend infection prevention and control training on induction and at regular updates and to take responsibility for the practical application of the training in the course of their work.  Infection prevention and control must be included in any personal development plan and/or appraisal.

To adhere to relevant Code of Practice of Professional body (if appropriate)

The post holder must be flexible in the duties performed and it is expected that similar duties, not specifically listed above, will be carried out as required and may be cross site.

 The duties contained in this job description are not intended to be exhaustive. 

The duties and responsibilities of this post are likely to evolve in line with the Trust’s continued organisational development.

To adhere to the NHS Constitution and its principles and values. You must be aware of your Duty of Candour which means that you must be open and honest during your employment and if you see something wrong, you must raise it. You must read the NHS Constitution in full and can download this from the Trusts intranet site or the www.gov.uk website. Hard copies are available from the HR Department on request.

The Trust is a non-smoking site. Failure to follow this rule could lead to disciplinary action.