Job responsibilities
To
deliver care without supervision. To take charge of the ward or department as
necessary in the absence of the Sister or Charge Nurse. To participate in the
in-service training, preceptorship and mentorship of junior staff, post basic
learners and students. To take responsibility as the prime care provider for
a group of patients. To promote confidence in our commitment to provide
excellent compassionate patient care. To maintain personal development. 3.
JOB DIMENSIONS The jobholder will work within an environment caring for adult
patients. 4. ORGANISATIONAL CHART Matron Senior Sister/Charge Nurse
Sister/Charge Nurse Staff Nurse (this post) Senior Clinical Support
Worker Clinical Support Worker 5. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Qualifications Registered Adult Nurse (Level 1 or 2) Training Ability to
demonstrate and explain skills to other staff. Willing to undergo relevant
training as necessary. Skills Literate and numerate. Ability to perform
accurate drug calculations. Competent in written, and verbal communication
skills. Competent in the use of information technology. Able to organise
and prioritise workload. Understand the skills and knowledge required to develop
team members. Knowledge Current issues in healthcare. Standards of
Professional Practice. Personal Attributes Ability to work as part of a
team. Committed to working with people. Demonstrates a commitment to
personal development.
Compassionate, enthusiastic and motivated. Flexible and adaptable.
Professional and patient focussed. Courageous. 6. THE LEEDS WAY VALUES Our
values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this
as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our
staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values
are: Patient-centred Collaborative Fair Accountable Empowered All
our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values.
Additionally the following are core values which related specifically to this
post: Commitment to maintain high standards of care in accordance with
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (LTHT) guidelines and policies.
Commitment to own development and the development of junior staff.
Commitment to the development of nursing within the clinical setting.
Commitment to working in a multi-disciplinary team. Commitment to support,
uphold and demonstrate the core values and behaviours of LTHT. Commitment
to lifelong learning, to maintain personal development within the role. 7.
CORE BEHAVIOURS AND SKILLS Ability to act professionally at all times.
Effective communication skills. Effective numeracy skills e.g. accurate
drug calculations. Ability to organise self and others. Teaching and
assessing skills Team player. Effective time management skills. 8. CORE
KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING An understanding of research and evidence based
practice. An understanding of the organisation and working practices of the
area. An understanding of the process and philosophy of preceptorship. An
understanding of the training and development needs of junior staff and
students. 9. PRINCIPAL DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Clinical Acts
in accordance with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) Code of Conduct.
Communicate with patients and carers to ensure they have access to
appropriate information.
Maintain and deliver compassionate patient focused care in accordance with
LTHT guidelines, policies, values and behaviours. Maintain a safe working
environment. Provide assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of
nursing care for patients, ensuring documentation standards are upheld in
accordance with NMC and LTHT guidelines, whether written or computerised.
Promote and maintain positive relationships between all staff involved in the
care of patients. Promote evidence based practice. Participate in the
audit and evaluation of clinical practice in the interests of promoting and
improving quality care through action on findings. Undertake duties on
other wards or departments as and when required by service demands or patient
need. Act in such a way that safeguards the health and wellbeing of
children and vulnerable adults at all times. Is familiar with and adheres to,
the LTHT safeguarding policies. Education and Training Contribute to the
promotion of a positive clinical learning environment. Keep up to date with
developments, advances and research in individualised patient care.
Participate in research and or education programmes relating to professional
nursing issues and practice. Complete mandatory training annually.
Participate in annual appraisal. Participate in preceptorship and
mentorship programmes Participate in teaching, supervising and assessing of
student nurses and other supervised staff, where allocated . Undertake
continuous professional and clinical development, constantly seeking
opportunities to enhance skills. Managerial Demonstrate effective use of
resources. In the absence of the Sister or Charge Nurse take charge of the
ward or department and co-ordinate ward or department activities. Take
responsibility for the prime care provider for a group of patients When in
charge of the ward takes responsibility for reporting, investigating and
responding to accidents, complaints, untoward incidents and other significant
events. As delegated and directed by the Senior Sister or Charge Nurse,
participate in, investigating and responding to accidents, complaints,
untoward incidents and other significant events. Raise concerns with
regards to risk, danger, malpractice or wrong doing by following the LTHT
Whistleblowing policy and supporting processes. Health and Safety/Risk
Management All staff are responsible for working with their colleagues to
maintain and improve the quality of services provided to our patients and
other service users. This includes complying at all times with the Leeds
Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Policies, including Health and Safety policies,
in particular by following agreed safe working procedures, and reporting
incidents using the Trust Incident Reporting system. Infection Control The
jobholder must comply at all times with the Leeds Teaching
Hospitals
NHS Trust Infection Control policies, in particular by practising Universal
Infection Control Precautions. Hand hygiene must be performed before and
after contact with patients and their environment. Equality and Diversity The
jobholder must comply with all policies and procedures designed to ensure
equality of employment and that services are delivered in ways that meet the
individual needs of patients and their families. No person whether they are
staff, patient or visitor should receive less favourable treatment because of
their gender, ethnic origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion
etc. Patient and Public Involvement The Trust has a statutory duty to involve
patients and public in evaluating and planning services. All staff have a
responsibility to listen to the views of patients and to contribute to
service improvements based on patient feedback. Training and Personal
Development Continuous Professional Development The jobholder must take
responsibility in agreement with his/her line manager for his/her own
personal development by ensuring that Continuous Professional Development
remains a priority. The jobholder will undertake all mandatory training
required for the role. Respect for Patient Confidentiality The jobholder
should respect patient confidentiality at all times and not divulge patient
information unless sanctioned by the requirements of the role. 10.
COMMUNICATION & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS Matron All grades of nursing
staff Allied Health Professionals Medical staff Facilities staff
Patients, families and Carers Social Care 11. SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS i)
PHYSICAL EFFORT: Frequent standing, sitting, walking, kneels and crouches to
attend to patient needs. Responding to changes in patient condition. Patient
Care (e.g. drug administration). Shift working. Moving & handling of
patients and equipment on a daily basis: Patients - 10-120kg (with lifting
aids). Equipment - medical equipment, specialised mattresses (weight 1-20kg).
ii) MENTAL EFFORT: Continuous mental effort/concentration required in
relation to responding to and meeting patients nursing care needs (e.g. for
8-12 hour shift). Co-ordinating Ward or Department activities in the absence
of a Sister or Charge Nurse. Responding to changing circumstances (e.g.
changes in patient condition, prioritisation of workload). Dealing with
complex and changing care needs of patients within an acute hospital
environment (includes communication with
relatives/carers).
Calculating drug doses. Robust verbal and written communication skills
required at all times. iii) EMOTIONAL EFFORT: Exposure to difficult situation
including death and dying, distressed patients and relatives/carers. Dealing
with complex workload. Dealing with staffing issues and or performance issues
on shift basis. iv) WORKING CONDITIONS: Temperature - should be controlled,
but may experience hot or cold work environment. Smells - dealing with body
fluids. Violence & Aggression - may experience violence and aggression
from patients and or relatives or carers. Infection Control - exposure to
patients with infections.
