Role Overview

To act as a professional role model
To lead and co-ordinate the nursing team, taking continuing responsibility for the management and organisation of the clinical area
To have continuing responsibility for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care
To ensure a high standard of nursing care and the well being of patients at all times
To be responsible for the development, teaching, appraisal and well-being of all staff, both trained and untrained
To be responsible for managing the designated budgets
To work as an advanced practitioner and effectively deliver an expert nursing service within the specialist area
To manage a caseload of patients/clients
To ensure that patients and their families are fully informed and supported by providing clinical and social support
To assist in the development of evidence-based clinical nursing practice in line with current research and guidelines
To establish clear lines of communication within the specialty team to ensure cohesive multidisciplinary management of patients
To work in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, Trust Policies and Procedures
To act as an expert for the care of a specified group of patients, providing effective leadership and acting as a positive role model
To set agreed standards of nursing care and to monitor them and take action to improve if necessary
To communicate effectively with patients, their relatives and carers and all healthcare personnel
To be fully involved in the health education of patients and relatives, taking every opportunity to promote a healthy lifestyle.
To promote a holistic and multi-disciplinary approach to care, ensuring continuity of care