Job Description

Role Overview

Co-ordinate a team to ensure the delivery of effective nursing care to patients and their families reflecting the UHD Values

Responsibilities

• Deputize for the Ward Manager as and when required.
• Responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care without supervision.
• Provides clinical and managerial leadership to healthcare support and reception staff.
• Assist in leading and monitoring the performance and work of the Nursing Team.
• Act as an effective role model for all staff.
• Deliver specialised care in keeping with the needs and wishes of patients and their families.
• Provide leadership and demonstrate a high quality of clinical care and practice.
• Liaise with other health care professionals regarding the needs of patients and implement appropriate action.
• Responsible for maintaining accurate records in accordance with current practice.
• Monitor and organise Bookwise and authorise room bookings for the jigsaw.
• Facilitate effective patient care in the outpatient setting.
• Assist in the setting of clinical standards within the UHD trust to improve the quality of patient care.
• Actively participate in clinical governance agenda and use this as a base for improving standards of care.
• To actively facilitate a progressive learning environment for all grades of staff which will raise standards of professionalism and contribute to the development of nursing.
• To ensure that IT training and use of different programmes is accessed safely in accordance with clinical governance.
• Reporting all complaints and untoward occurrences.
• Be aware of and comply with NMC Code of Professional Conduct for Nurse, Midwives & Health Visitors.