Deputy Ward Leader

Manage the unit area in the absence of the unit manager, co-ordinating the activities of the unit team and deploying resources effectively Ensure that all drugs and treatments are correctly administered in accordance with NMC Guidelines, Nursing Procedures and Drug Policies. Ensure effective emergency plans and procedures are in place and that staff are able to respond appropriately in emergency situations. Ensure that all work is carried out in a safe manner and with due care to Health and Safety regulations. Assist in ensuring a safe place of work is maintained and that defects in plant, premises or equipment are identified and reported for corrective action promptly. Comply with Mandatory training in accordance with Trust policy. To offer an outreach support/advice system to ward areas nursing rheumatology patients. Participate on a rostered basis carrying the senior nurse bleep, dealing with emergency situations and offering advice to ward areas. Organise own workload and adjust priorities in response to issues in the work place. Assist in analysing and forecasting the workforce needs for service development. Undertake regular departmental audit and the development and implementation of action plans. Establish an effective working relationship with medical staff and other disciplines within the hospital. Recognise and respond to issues which require urgent attention, reporting to other members of the multi-disciplinary/management team as necessary. Expeditiously handle complaints and problems providing accurate and timely follow up after consultation with Modern Matron/Departmental Head. Ensure effective communication is maintained between the rheumatology unit and the rheumatology specialist team. Ensure and manage the effective use of all financial resources in providing and delivering the service. Identify and implement cost improvement and SAVI programmes within the service. Adhere to Trust policies and maintenance of the professional Code of Conduct. Using developed listening skills and insight into the organisational culture; formulate and implement policies to enable teams to make their best contribution to effective care delivery. Participate in annual performance review to identify staff members personal development needs and ensure that issues of poor competence are addressed. Support the unit manager in managing staff absence in accordance with the Trust policies.