Job responsibilities
PRINCIPAL
DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Value
for Money
Be
responsible for the management of human and material resources within the
designated area and play a key role in ensuring the CSU delivers a balanced
budget.
Manage
the delegation of ward/dept budgets to Senior Sister/Charge Nurses and Nurse
Specialists providing support and advice as required.
Ensure
performance measures are implemented to monitor/develop financial management
at ward/dept level.
Be
responsible for the allocation of staff to all areas, ensuring adequate
staffing cover is provided on a daily basis.
Review nursing establishments to ensure skill mix reflects current
workload requirements and represents best use of resources.
Oversee
the use of bank and agency staff and monitor expenditure to ensure financial
balance is achieved. Assess the impact
of extra hours worked by staff on their performance and the needs of the
service.
Quality
of Care/Clinical Governance
Work
with members of the Clinical Management Team (CMT) to deliver high quality,
timely health care. Contribute to the
implementation of National Service Frameworks (where applicable) and National
Policy.
Work
closely with Senior Sisters/Charge Nurses to secure and ensure the highest
standard of clinical care is provided within available resources.
Work
in conjunction with Clinical Directors, business managers and other CMT staff
to ensure national patient access targets are met.
Support
bed management processes within the CMT.
Ensure
processes at Ward/Dept encompass measures to ensure smooth transition of
patients through the care pathway, for example, timely admission and
discharge processes, nurse initiated discharge (where appropriate).
Ensure
that clinical governance processes at ward and department level encompass
measures to ensure the quality of the fundamental and essential aspects of
care within the CMT. Play a leading
role in clinical benchmarking, using the Essence of Care toolkit, ensuring
examples of good practice are shared.
Ensure
nurses work within the Trust Nursing Policy and Practice Guideline
framework. Lead developments in
practice through policies and guidelines and support others in this process.
Communicate
effectively through daily contact with ward/dept staff.
Be
responsible for the monitoring and auditing of standards of care. These
standards will include areas such as cleanliness, quality of food and
nutrition and the prevention and control of hospital acquired infection.
Ensure
appropriate environments and infrastructure for patient care is provided,
with support from a named Facilities Manager.
Deliver
a quality service through setting and monitoring clinical and non-clinical
performance standards, working in collaboration with housekeeping staff,
catering, laundry, portering and clerical staff.
Working
with members of the CMTs, play a leading role in the management of clinical
and non-clinical risk in the speciality contributing to the development of a
live risk register. Ensure risk
assessments are undertaken in all areas in accordance with Trust policy and
develop action plans accordingly.
Ensure
clinical and non-clinical incidents are reported in accordance with Trust
policy and agree actions in response to these.
Maintain
a safe working environment, being aware of the requirements to comply with
Health and Safety regulations. Ensure equipment is maintained according to
manufacturers specifications and necessary repairs are undertaken. Ensure
staff are trained and supervised where appropriate in the correct use of
equipment.
Address
the concerns of patients and service users and respond to their suggestions
for local quality improvements. Lead the investigation
management
of complaints through local resolution and in accordance with the Trust
complaints procedure, liasing with the Patient Relations department where
necessary.
Support
the implementation of a Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS), being a
focal point for advice to patients and carers and local resolution of
complaints.
Ensure
patient records are completed in accordance with the NMC guidelines for
records and record keeping (2002) and make arrangements to audit this.
Champion
the development of nursing practice.
Working
with Deputy Chief Nurse(s) and the Nursing Directorate to ensure the
implementation & delivery of the Nursing Strategy.
Act
in accordance with the Nursing & Midwiferys or Health and Care
Professionals Councils Code of Conduct
Education
and Training
Ensure
that Senior Sisters/Charge Nurses and Nurse Specialists acquire and maintain
an appropriate repertoire of management and clinical skills to develop their
competencies in line with agreed personal development plans.
Ensure
nursing staff maintain mandatory training requirements relevant to their
speciality in accordance with Trust policy.
Undertake
Senior Sister/Charge Nurse/Nurse Specialist staff appraisals and ensure all
staff have personal development plans in accordance with Trust policy and
support other senior nursing staff in this process.
Promote
evidence-based practice within wards and departments. Support staff in
undertaking research/project work.
Co-ordinate
with the post-registration education commissions for the CMT, influence
content of programmes delivered through Professional Development.
Work
with the universities to ensure appropriate learning.
Ensure
implementation of Trust study leave policy.
Leadership
Provide
a focus for the day to day professional leadership of nursing and midwifery
and support staff within the wards/depts.
Accountable for and support Senior Sisters/Charge Nurses/Nurse
Specialists in providing visible and credible nursing and midwifery
leadership in their individual areas of responsibility.
Act
as a positive clinical role model through the provision of support and advice
to staff. Lead by example through visible leadership to motivate and empower
others.
Have
day to day responsibility, through the Senior Sisters/Charge Nurses/Nurse
Specialists of the nursing and midwifery and direct care teams in the
wards/depts. Ensure that appropriate arrangements are in place to set
objectives, monitor performance, agree and review development needs, (both
personal and professional) and to provide leadership, support and motivation
to
help immediate subordinates and others to understand and achieve the required
results.
Ensure
effective working relationships and communication is maintained between all
grades of staff and professional groups within the designated area, working
within a multidisciplinary team.
Facilitate
the provision of clinical supervision to staff and support staff in arranging
mentorship where appropriate.
Assess
the impact of the investment in nursing staff personal development plans.
Provide
nursing leadership to CMTs in partnership with Nurse Specialists and Nurse
Consultants to develop new roles/ways of working.
Work
with the Nursing Directorate, keep under review the roles of registered
nurses and promote the development of nurses undertaking the CNO Ten key
skills as considered appropriate.
Support
the development of the support worker as appropriate.
Ensure
appropriate management of the nursing workforce. Manage performance, sickness
absence and staff capability in accordance with Trust policy.
Support Senior Sisters/Charge
Nurses/Nurse Specialists in the recruitment and selection process. Ensure
systems are in place for induction and preceptorship.
Participate in and where required
lead nursing initiatives within the CMT and within the Trust.
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
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.
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 security and safer
working procedures, and reporting incidents using the Trust Incident
Reporting system
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.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.
PHYSICAL
EFFORT:
Combination
of standing, sitting, walking
Travelling
between hospital sites
Responding
to changing situations in patch
May
carry out some clinical tasks
If
undertaking clinical duties - Moving & Handling of patients and
equipment:
Patients
10-120kg (with lifting aids)
Equipment
medical equipment, specialised mattresses (weight 1-20kg)
MENTAL
EFFORT:
