NursingNetUK

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To ensure that patient privacy and dignity are respected at all times
• To support and reassure patients during clinical procedures or treatment.
• Ensure that patient care is optimised by communicating relevant information in a timely and accurate fashion.
• To ensure and maintain cleanliness and organisation in all areas of the ward in line with infection control audits and regular inspections.
• Promote the professional image of the Trust by maintaining at all times a neat appearance and helpful manner, paying particular attention to the need to deliver high standards of care, in accordance with the Trust’s policy quality standards and the Patient’s Charter.
• Ensure that at all times the policies and working practices of the Trust are observed particularly in relation to confidentiality.
• To attend unit and Multidisciplinary Team meetings as required.
• Collection and inputting of relevant data onto database ensuring it is kept up to date.
• Ensure that all queries are attended to as soon as possible, answering the telephone efficiently, conveying any messages to the appropriate personnel.
• To ‘prep’ hospital notes to ensure that the information is correct and up to date.
• Ensure that patient care is optimised by communicating relevant information in a timely and accurate fashion.
• At all times strive to work as a member of the team.
• Order supplies utilising electronic systems including IPROC
• Pro-actively respond to potential complaints, to prevent formal complaints from occurring

• • To perform clinical observations and procedures for children and young people attending clinics e.g. height, weight, BP, venepuncture following appropriate training and document accordingly
  • Participates in all areas of clinical support required for the team.
  • Undertakes training in and performs in enhanced roles that will assist qualified staff in the care of the unwell child, for example, phlebotomy and cannulation.
  • Establishes, and maintains communications with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and reports relevant information to senior nursing and medical staff at the appropriate time.
  • Communicates effectively with parents and visitors.

Professional Duties

• • Is an effective team member.
  • Participates in the implementation of new policies & guidelines under the guidance of the lead nurse.

Managerial Duties

• • There are no managerial duties required in this post.

Financial Duties

• • To demonstrate an awareness of utilising resources effectively and to share ideas with their line manager of any cost releasing efficiency savings.

Managing Self

• • Participate in regular supervision.
  • Attend all mandatory training.
  • Participate annually identifying, developing and agreeing your own development plan with your Line Manager using the Trust Appraisal.
  • Comply with all Trust policies, procedures and protocols.
  • Carry out duties with due regard to the Trust’s Equal Opportunity Policy.
  • Seek advice and support from Line Manager whenever necessary.
  • Maintain professional conduct including appearance at all times.