Senior Nurse Practitioner

CLINICAL Assist in the development and implementation of integrated care pathways, including appropriate service user referrals and models of care. Participate in case supervision to monitor named primary nurses standards of service user care and documentation. Give/receive regular clinical supervision as per Trust policy. Ensure the clinical environment is conducive to promote service users health, safety and well-being, thereby preserving and respecting each service users personal dignity, privacy, religious and cultural beliefs. Ensure record keeping is in accordance with Professional and Trust standards. Ensure your safe management of medicines and adhere to safe practice and principles of administration in accordance with the NMC code of professional conduct and Trust Medicines Code. Work in a professional and collaborative manner with the Multi-disciplinary team. Participate and promote positive intra-agency working. Participate in the referral process, including the assessment of such individuals in accordance with the agreed care pathway and the completion of quality reports where appropriate. Responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care without supervision and act as Care Coordinator as required. Participate and assist in setting standards of service user care based on sound research findings. Where indicated and following completion of the relevant training the practitioner will act as a non-medical prescriber, at all times working within their sphere of clinical competence. Ensure that service users are cared for within the confines of their respective Mental Health Act status and adhere to the requirements of the MHA 1983 and the corresponding Code of Practice. This may include liaison with the home office for restricted service users Ensure adherence and implementation of Effective Care Coordination. Ensure that Trust policies and procedures are adhered to. Assist in the development of local protocols to ensure a high standard of service delivery is achieved and maintained. Support the process of staff participation in the formulation of new ideas/suggestions to improve service user care and service delivery. Assist in the maintenance and updating of the units equipment inventories and service schedules. Ensure regular servicing, maintenance, repair or replacement as required adhering to Health & Safety, COSHH and Medical Devices Agency regulations. Ensure effective processes of communication are established, maintained and regularly evaluated within designated team. Assist in the investigation of complaints and incidents at team level in accordance with Trust policy. Participate in Serious Untoward Incident investigations/reviews as required Co-ordinate utilities, equipment and services and report/refer issues to respective managers where necessary. Provide relevant junior staff with the necessary management supervision regarding the co-ordination and delegation of duties, to ensure a comprehensive and consistent delivery of care is maintained. Ensure that the nursing practice of the clinical area adheres to the Trusts policies and procedures. Participate in the managerial supervision. Appropriate participation in managing performance of staff as required. Appropriate participation in managing attendance of staff as required. EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT Ensure you have an up to date Individual Personal Appraisal and Personal Development Plan. Demonstrate the acquisition and application of knowledge in line with current research and evidence-based practice. Undertake training relevant to your role responsibilities and promote a positive learning environment. Coordinate preceptorship and mentorship as required Participate in regular supervision, engage in reflective practice and be committed to continued development. Develop own skills and knowledge and contribute to the development of others. RESEARCH AND AUDIT Ensure your awareness of Clinical and Corporate Governance and the need for research-based practice. Undertake and participate in appropriate audit, quality assurance programmes and research as directed