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SalaryProvide holistic, evidence based / best practice care to patients in accordance with national and organisational policies/procedures and individual care plans. Utilise nursing skills to assess, plan, deliver and evaluate patient care Undertake comprehensive risk assessments for all situations associated with the safety and care of self and others. Actively participate in multi-disciplinary reviews, referrals, discharge planning, and case conferences to support or manage patient care. Maintain accurate, confidential records through IT based systems, which must be maintained in line with policy and Government directives. Be an active member of the multidisciplinary team taking appropriate responsibility for the implementation of decisions made by the team. Undertake health promotion as requested to all age groups and contribute to planned health promotion activities. Awareness of organisational, professional and national developments within healthcare. Follow and comply with all policies, Patient Group Directives, standards and Quality Assurance initiatives. Be conversant with the vulnerable adult and child protection policy. Always maintain confidentiality in respect to the patient. Be responsible for own time management caseload demands balancing patient needs with the administrative aspect of the role. Participate in all aspects of clinical governance, audits and effective and safe use of resources and equipment. Actively participate in line management and annual appraisal with senior and junior members of staff. In the absence of Senior Nurse, safely delegate care whilst being aware of work pressures; offer support to colleagues. Act as a role model for all staff and students demonstrating clinical skills and high standards of practice and professional conduct. Actively participate in clinical governance and quality improvement initiatives Preserve confidentiality and comply with of the Data Protection Act, Access to Health Records and Consent for Treatment. Work flexibly in order to meet the needs of the patient/service. Communication: Report and record all incidents and near misses relating to health, safety, security, fire, physical violence, aggression and verbal abuse. Develop and maintain effective communication networks with other services, patients, relatives and carers. Provide and receive complex, sensitive and confidential information and overcome potential barriers to communication, such as language and disability. Participate in meetings such as case conferences, best interest meetings To assume responsibility as delegated by a senior member of staff. To participate in coordinator/duty rota as required. To liaise effectively with other areas and services. Share knowledge and information to promote a cohesive team. Professional: Upholds the NMC Code. Maintain competence and ensure clinical practice is evidence-based. Participate in annual appraisal where the job description will be reviewed and objectives set in personal development plan. Maintain professional portfolio for NMC revalidation purposes. Education & Training: Maintain own professional expertise by attending meetings, study days and in-service training and learn new specialist skills required for service development. Participate in reflective practice & clinical supervision. Assess, teach, support, and supervise colleagues and all learners. Ensure personal mandatory training is up-to-date.
