Job responsibilities
Our values are: Caring and helpful; Safe and Vigilant for our patients and colleagues; Being Clinically Excellent and driving innovation to meet the needs of our patients; Using our Resources wisely whilst; Providing Quality products, services and experiences for staff and patients
JOB SUMMARY
Assess the care needs of patients and develop a programme of care which is evaluated
and amended as appropriate.
Carry out relevant forms of direct and indirect patient care without direct
Regularly take charge of the clinical area in the absence of the person who has continuing responsibility or his/her
Utilises and integrates evidence into
The post holder is required to be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Clinical
HWB2 Be responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development of programmes of care ensuring that these are evaluated and amended as
Core1 Document the condition and progress of patients and report to medical staff and/or senior nursing staff any areas of
HWB5 Undertake nursing procedures and techniques in accordance with agreed policies and guidelines.
Core2 Demonstrate clinical procedures to registered and unregistered staff as
G6 Once competent in team management skills, takes charge of the clinical area on a regular basis in the absence of the person who has continuing responsibility or his/her
Participate in the support and implementation of Essence of Care guidelines, nursing metric results and patient
7 HWB5 Be aware of your role with regard to the Medicines Code of
Comply with all Trust policies and risk assessments with particular regard to the policies and procedures carried out in the event of maintaining staff and patient safety.
Liaise with other clinical areas providing appropriate policies, education and clinical expertise in order to facilitate the management of patients with special
HWB5 Maintain an awareness of the developments in the care and treatment of patients in order to be able to carry out duties competently and
HWB1 Plan, develop and implement approaches to promote health and wellbeing of patients and improve their health status.
Directorate Specific Clinical responsibilities
1.12 Undertake nursing procedures and techniques in accordance with agreed policies and guidelines, including specific procedures relevant to patients attending Eye Outpatients clinics and Eye Day Case Unit.
Communication
1 Communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team in order to promote efficient patient care and maintain effective channels of
2.2 Report all accidents and untoward incidents to the nurse in charge of the area and complete an incident form in accordance with Trust policy.
Maintain complete and accurate patient records ensuring that they provide a detailed account of all care provided throughout the patients stay.
Communicate with and provide support for patients relatives, carers and
Be aware of the need for confidentiality both within the written and spoken word and ensure correct storage of patients records at all times, to comply with the Information Governance
Liaise with other clinical areas as necessary for the coordination of patient care and the smooth running of the ward/unit/department.
Managerial
Support a culture of teamwork within the clinical
Collaborate with all members of the clinical area to ensure efficient running of the ward/unit/department.
Use resources effectively in order to provide quality patient care whist having an awareness of budgetary
Assist the Sister/Charge Nurse in introducing new members of staff to their duties, act as a preceptor to newly qualified
G6 Supervise and assess registered and unregistered staff as
Undertake a recognised mentoring course
Take all reasonable steps to ensure the safe keeping of patients property in accordance with Trust
Ensure where appropriate that the programmes of training for learners, both student nurses and nursing auxiliaries/health care assistants are
Undertake formal and informal teaching sessions as required and undertake training to act as a mentor to
Following appropriate training, carry the directorate/floor
Contribute to the monitoring and control of expenditure and use of
Participate in Clinical Supervision
Maintain own professional competence through on going professional development to include clinical supervision, annual mandatory training, appraisal process and personal development
Be accountable for own professional practice and professional revalidation in accordance with the code NMC 2015. Professional standards of practice and behaviour
General
Be aware of need for own personal development and be prepared to attend and undertake any necessary training, being aware of the need to develop oneself and to strive to increase persona
Contribute to making the clinical environment conductive to learning and development where individuals feel able to discuss ideas and action as well as showing initiative.
Undertake any Working in New Ways Packages, which have been identified by the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse and are integral to the role requirements and specialty area. Under normal circumstances these must be completed in accordance with the Working in New Ways Policy and
GENERAL DUTIES
In addition to the key job responsibilities detailed in this job description all employees at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust are expected to comply with the general duties detailed below:
Infection Control
To maintain a clean, safe environment, ensuring adherence to the Trusts standards of cleanliness, hygiene and infection control.
For senior/clinical managers the following statement must also be included
The post holder is accountable for minimising the risks of infections and for the implementation of the Code of Practice for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections as outlined in the Health Act 2006. This includes receiving assurance of risk and embedding evidence based practice into daily routines of all staff.
Safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults
Nottingham University Hospitals is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers are therefore expected to behave in such a way that supports this commitment.
Information Governance
All staff have an individual responsibility for creating accurate records of their work and for making entries into and managing all NHS records effectively in line with the Health Record Keeping Policy and other Health Records and Corporate Records Management policies and procedures in order to meet the Trusts legal, regulatory and accountability requirements.
Health and Safety
To take reasonable care to prevent injury to themselves or others who may be affected by their acts or omissions.
To co-operate fully in discharging the Trust policies and procedures with regard to health and safety matters.
To immediately report to their manager any shortcomings in health and safety procedures and practice.
To report any accidents or dangerous incidents to their immediate manager and safety representative as early as possible and submit a completed accident/incident form.
To use protective clothing and equipment where provided.
Whilst the aim of the Trust is to promote a co-operative and constructive view of health and safety concerns in the organisation, all staff must be aware that a wilful or irresponsible disregard for safety matters may give rise to disciplinary proceedings.
Governance
To actively participate in governance activities to ensure that the highest standards of care and business conduct are achieved.
Health and Wellbeing
Employees are expected to take all reasonable steps to look after both their physical health and mental health. To support employees to achieve this NUH offers a wide range of health and wellbeing activities and interventions. The full programme can be viewed at on the staff intranet.
Line managers are expected to encourage and support staff to look after their health and wellbeing, including the release of staff to attend health and wellbeing activities and interventions.
General Policies Procedures and Practices
To comply with all Trust policies, procedures and practices and to be responsible for keeping up to date with any changes to these.