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Salary* To work within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.* To demonstrate an ability to engage proactively using effective communication with patients andfamilies/carers/significant others.* Ability to demonstrate a high level of clinical nursing expertise acting as a role model to othersand to have an awareness of their own specialist skills.* To participate in Mental Health Act assessments and demonstrate an up to date knowledge ofthe roles and responsibilities of the nurse and its application in practice. To demonstrate a good understanding of Mental Capacity Act and implementing Deprivation ofLiberties Safeguarding referrals.* Demonstrates competence, skills and knowledge to effectively work with patients and theirfamilies/carers/significant others with regards to medicine management.* Demonstrate the skills and knowledge essential for developing risk management plans andtimely review of the risk management plan identifying opportunities for positive risk taking inconjunction with the patient, ward team and carer/family/significant other.* To support Band 5 staff in their role as named nurse, facilitating responsible care coordination,care planning, implementation and clinical assessments.* To monitor the well being of patients and contribute to protecting individuals whose health andwell being is at risk in accordance with local policies e.g. observation policy, risk managementpolicy.* Ability to assess patient progress on the ward through close working with the ward team.* To maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with the Data Protection Act and ProfessionalCode of Conduct.* To maintain clinical records in accordance with local policies.* To monitor and maintain health, safety and security of self and others in own work area asidentified in local policies.* To initiate quality improvement directives such as clinical audits, Essence of Care.* To take an active and where necessary a leading part in developing knowledge, ideas and tosupport evidence based practice and have a clear understanding of good practice.* To support Band 5 staff in their role as Shift Coordinator and/or Nurse in Charge.* To undertake and support team members through processes such as Professional Developmentplanning and Clinical Supervision.* To contribute to the development of junior members of staff and students promoting anenvironment conducive to learning.* Ensure all necessary documentation identified in organizational/local policies and proceduresare completed by self and others as required.* Ensure an open channel of communication/information to the team and other members of themulti disciplinary team including active engagement with care coordinators under CPA in order toidentify appropriate resources to support the patient upon discharge from hospital.* Ensure an open channel of communication/information throughout the wider Trust includingother ward areas, site meetings and support services such as Finance, Employment services.* Refer any enquiries out of your sphere of competence to the appropriate channels using linemanager.* Develop nursing practice through the critical appraisal of research, integrating findings whereappropriate into clinical practice.* Support nursing and multi disciplinary research and audit within the Trust.* Maintain a professional portfolio and registration for practice.* Report and discuss any professional concerns with the Ward Manager.* Act as a positive role model when carrying out all aspects of patient care.* Be non judgmental and anti discriminatory in your approach to patients and staff despite difficultiesthat may present and promote this ethos within the team.* Take time to listen to the patient regarding their concerns, anxieties and needs.* To participate in regular individual performance reviews and in the production of a PersonalDevelopment Plan.* To actively engage in reflection on own practice as an ongoing process and through regular clinicalsupervision.* To attend mandatory training courses indicated in personal development plans or required by theneeds of the service.* To work rotational shifts including nights, weekends and bank holidays in accordance with serviceneed.* To participate in cross site Senior Nurse cover including nights, weekends and bank holidays offeringmanagerial support to other ward areas.* To support the Ward manager in developing effective ward rotas, managing skill mix issues andaddressing staff shortages where necessary through effective communication with the ward teamand Bank Nurse service.* To effectively negotiate annual leave with team members keeping accurate records in line with Trustpolicies.* To negotiate and facilitate mandatory and identified training for team members.* To support the Ward Manager in managing staff sickness in an effective and timely manner as perTrust policies and maintain accurate records.* Demonstrate the commitment to develop the range of skills required to deputise in the absence ofthe Ward Manager.* Demonstrate effective time management and the ability to prioritise competing demands.* To demonstrate a commitment to work positively with patients and carers who express verbalconcerns or complaints about the service and attempt early and effective resolution.* Demonstrate a comprehensive and working knowledge of the policy and procedural guidancefollowing a Serious Untoward Incident (SUI) and the ability to prepare a clear and concise 24 reportfollowing such incidents.* Demonstrates awareness of the major national policy initiatives and their influence on care delivery.
