Job responsibilities
PRIMARY DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITYContinuing responsibility for the assessment of care needs and setting standards by: Organising the ward team to provide individualised patient care by utilising skill mix appropriately within the available resources. Ensuring staff work within national and locally agreed policies and procedures. Compiling, implementation and evaluation of philosophies of care, ensuring support for the patient and his/her family and all staff members. Leading and participating in clinical audit, using the results to improve and enhance nursing care. Leading the implementation of policies as per Trust/National guidelines.
Maintain a safe working environment, ensuring high standards and safe practice are maintained by: Teaching staff to understand their responsibilities e.g. environmental cleanliness, maintenance and use of all equipment within clinical setting Monitoring incidents, accidents and complaints and participating in corrective action and the monitoring of outcomes. Adhering to the guidelines of the Health & Safety at Work Act. Utilisation of Trust Risk Assessment documentation, to ensure that Health & Safety / Clinical risk issues are identified / actioned in the ward area.
Management of the area, including the deployment and supervision of staff, to ensure that Trust, Divisional and Directorate Policies and Procedures are carried out correctly by: Planning off-duty rotas to make effective use of staff as per Trust Policy. Being responsible as the delegated budget holder for efficient and effective usage of the available resource. Recording and maintaining staff attendance records, managing and monitoring sickness and absenteeism in accordance with Trust Policy. Carrying out agreed procedures for the appraisal and counselling of staff. Leading recruitment, selection and retention up to and including Junior Sister level.
Establish and maintain effective communication channels within and outside the department by: Leading the establishment of a teamwork philosophy, empowering others to take part in the decision making process. Actively involved in regular Deputy Ward Manager Meetings, organising Ward Meetings and participating in Service Line forums as required. Playing an active role in the integration of Patient and Public Involvement. Effecting change in order to meet changing patient need. Providing Senior Nurse cover within the Service Line and deputising for Matron as required. To participate in the Major Incident Policy.
To be responsible for the continuing assessment of performance and the identification of development needs of team members by: Ensuring that all new members of the team have a designated Mentor and participate in the induction and education of all new members of the team. Ensuring that all staff have an annual appraisal that includes a personal development plan relevant to their particular needs. Leading programmes to support staff in meeting PREP requirements.
Actively participating in the educational programme of all staff, including students. Close liaison with the Practice Development Department, offering practical and clinical guidance and attending lectures and meetings as required. Constantly updating own knowledge, recognising the importance of a critical approach to research and developments in nursing. Leading the implementation of Improving Working Lives on the ward, with guidance from Human Resources and as per Trust Policy Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team and participate in the induction of locum staff to ward policies and routine
COMMUNICATIONS & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Patients & their support network Cluster Matron Ward Sisters/Charge Nurses within the Trust Head of Nursing (Medicine) and Associate Chief Nursing Officer (Medicine) Director of Nursing and members of the Strategic Nursing team Service Line Manager Divisional Director Clinical Director Consultants in area of responsibility Educational staff Clinical Nurse Specialists, Nurse Consultants, Nurse Practitioners All other Departments and Units concerned with supporting patient care and staff management External Agencies Other Hospitals regarding patient admissions, discharge and advice regarding specialist patient care
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Adhere to Trust policies and procedures, e.g. Health and Safety at Work, Equal Opportunities Infection Control etc. Maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job, participate in appropriate training activities and encourage and support staff development and training. Maintain and respect confidentiality of all information relating to their employment and other members of staff. All staff are expected to respect the requirements of the data protection act 1998. Comply with the corporate governance structure in keeping with the principles and standards set out by the Trust Work within and adhere to the Trusts policy for Violence and Aggression
All Job Holders are required to Work to the Trust values - Put patients first, Take ownership, Respect others, Be positive, Listen, learn and improve. Adhere to Trust policies and procedures, e.g. Health and Safety at Work, Equal Opportunities etc. Maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job, participate in appropriate training activities and encourage and support staff development and training. Attend statutory, essential and mandatory training. Respect the confidentiality of all matters relating to their employment and other members of staff. All members of staff are required to comply with the requirements of the Data Protection Act 1998. Comply with the Corporate Governance structure in keeping with the principles and standards set out by the Trust. Comply with the codes of professional conduct set out by the professional body of which registration is required for the post. Ensure they are familiar with the Risk Management Framework, follow policies, procedures and safe systems of work, make known any hazards or risks that they identify and take all necessary actions to reduce risk. Ensure the welfare and safety of children within their care. This includes staff who come into contact with children and families in the course of their work as well as those staff who have a specific role with children and families. Ensure they attend Child Protection training at the appropriate level within the specified time frame. Staff must comply with Safeguarding Policies and Procedures in order to promote safeguarding and prevent abuse to vulnerable people using Trust services. Maintain the prevention and control of infection and fully comply with all current Trust Infection Control policies and procedures. Take responsibility for any records that they create or use in the course of their duties, in line with the Public Records Act and be aware that any records created by an employee of the NHS are public records and may be subject to both legal and professional obligations.All Managers are responsible for
Assessing risks and implementing the necessary actions to minimise these risks within their sphere of responsibility. They must also enable staff to attend the relevant statutory and essential training. Managing attendance in accordance with the Trusts Attendance Management Policy.
All Heads of Departments are responsible for
Ensuring all necessary risk assessments are carried out within their division, Service Line or department in liaison with relevant sources of specialist support and expertise within the Trust. They must also ensure that the risk management process is completed appropriately.
Note
This job description is neither definitive nor exhaustive and is not intended to be totally comprehensive. It may be reviewed in the light of changing circumstances following consultation with the post holder. This job description is to be read in conjunction with all current Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust policies, procedures & guidelines.
Budget Holder ResponsibilitiesThe Trust has a devolved management structure, guided by Responsibility Accounting principles, whereby financial duties are delegated from the Accountable Officer (the Chief Executive) to Executive and Clinical Directors, then to Service Line Managers/Heads of Department and then to nominated Budget Holders. Each Budget Holders areas of responsibility are defined by the cost centres assigned to them.
Service Line Managers are required to take responsibility for the budget setting process and confirm the details of the Delegated Budget Holders who are responsible for setting budgets for each cost centre. Budget Holders will be the primary point of contact for the exchange of information on the budgets to be set, be involved in setting their budgets, taking into account any financial restraints or targets, and sign off their budgets as a correct record of the budget discussions. A list of all Budget Holders will be maintained by the Finance Department.
Budget Holders key responsibilities in relation to budgets are to:
confirm formal agreement of their final budget in the Budget Holder Monthly Checklist; deliver the required level of services within the budget; and take action where required and work with their Service Line Manager to ensure the above, agreeing on budget changes as appropriate.
