Job responsibilities
Corporate Responsibilities
To adhere to the Trusts vision and standards at all times.
The post holder will be expected to aspire to the Values of the Trust in their day to day work and behaviours in order to support the Trust in achieving its Vision.
The post holder will be expected to work to any Corporate/Division/Directorate/Department objectives and standards in order to provide an acceptable level of service.
The post holder will act, at all times, in a courteous, dignified and respectful manner when dealing with patients, staff and visitors to the Trust.
The post holder will be expected to participate in the Trusts objectives, contractual obligations and governance agenda. Supporting Clinical Excellence.
Responsible for the assessment of patient care and the implementation and evaluation of patient care plans.
Takes responsibility during a shift for the care of a patient, ensuring the use of evidence based practice.
Be conversant with emergency procedures. Supporting Patient Excellence.
Ensures that agreed standards of care using evidence based research are adhered to. People/Management Excellence.
Acts as a mentor or associate mentor to other qualified and unqualified staff following an appropriate and agreed period of experience.
Shift co-ordination duties may be required when the appropriate skills and experience has been gained.
Professional Responsibilities
To act in accordance with the NMC Code ensuring standards and behaviours are adhered to as laid down by the Nursing and Midwifery council.
Maintains a professional portfolio and takes responsibility for own continuing professional development.
Completes band 5 competencies within an agreed time frame.
Ensures effective communication both verbal and written to all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
The post holder may be required to carry out other relevant duties as required.
The post holder will adhere to, at all times, any Professional, NHS Code of Conducts and legislation relevant for their area of work.
The post holder will be expected to undertake training, including mandatory and role specific training, relevant to their role and ensure it is renewed as required.
Policy and Service Development Responsibilities.
To have some knowledge of the Health and Safety at work Act, COSHH and Risk Management.
Become conversant with the policies of the unit and trust.
The post holder will make themselves familiar with, and adhere to, at all times, the policies and procedures of the Trust, and their area of work.
