Job responsibilities
Key Tasks:
To lead the nursing team in the provision of high quality, research based, nursing care that is patient and family focussed.
To act as a role model and expert practitioner.
To manage the ward effectively and efficiently within allocated resources.
To manage and facilitate the development of staff creating an effective team.
To foster a multidisciplinary approach to patient care in line with Clinical Governance
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
1 Clinical
1.1 To ensure high quality, research based, individualised patient care is maintained at all times.
1.2 To provide a problem solving approach to patient care
1.3 To ensure effective collaboration and discharge planning with all members of the multidisciplinary team and interested agencies
1.4 To act as a role model and expert practitioner at all times.
1.5 To work with Infection Control to monitor the ward environment to maintain and raise standards
1.6 To work with the Matron to ensure that clinical governance processes at ward level encompass measures to ensure the quality of the fundemental and essential aspects of care including use of Essence of Care Benchmarking.
2 Managerial
2.1 To be responsible for the efficient management of the ward budgets effectively utilising allocated resources and to raise area of concern to appropriate personnel.
2.2 To ensure the effective utilisation of staff.
2.3 To ensure structures are in place for the effective recruitment and retention of staff including family friendly and flexible local practices, which also takes into account service need. To be actively involved in the recruitment process.
2.4 To manage staff absence including annual and study leave, sickness and maternity leave.
2.5 To implement and maintain Individualised Performance Review and objective setting for all staff, identifying training and development needs.
2.6 To ensure clinical and managerial records are maintained in accordance with current guidelines.
2.7 To ensure that the environment and staff comply with Health and Safety, infection Control and COSHH regulations and that Trust policies and procedures are followed correctly.
2.8 To promote excellent communications within the ward and multidisciplinary team and to be responsible for appropriate communication structures being in place.
2.9 To ensure that incidents and accidents are reported according to Trust policy and that appropriate clinical risk management structures are in place developing action plans and demonstrating evidence of resulting practice development.
2.10 To promote a culture that anticipates and addresses any patients concerns before they become a complaint.
2.11 Investigate complaints; prepare responses and action plans, implementing actions as agreed.
2.12 To act as a change agent to promote innovation ensuring practice developments are fed back to the Trusts Practice Development Group.
2.13 To encourage staff and maintain high standards of personal and professional conduct and performance, participating the disciplinary procedure according to Trust policy.
2.14 To be aware of the broader Trust wide issues and resources, work as part of the managerial team of the care group.
2.15 To effectively manage the ward environment ensuring that there is appropriate liaison with other departments and good utilisation of resources.
2.16 To provide leadership and support to the ward team.
2.17 To utilise supernumerary time to further develop ward team, to identify ways of improving service delivery
2.18 To participate in the nurse bleep holding system. To cover/ act up in the absence of the Matron.
2.19 To ensure patient and carers views are actively sought and fed back into the appropriate communication link
2.20 To meet regularly with Matron to discuss issues and developments relating to the ward.
2.21 To participate in the Trusts clincal, professional and managerial meetings and committees relevant to the service.
3 Teaching, Training and Research
3.1 To ensure the ward provides a positive learning environment for students, staff, patients and their families.
3.2 To ensure positive and appropriate links with the University of Surrey, particularly in regard to clinical placements and other continuous development opportunities.
3.3 To manage study leave in accordance with trust policy, ensuring equity of opportunity, promoting professional development, which is responsive to service need.
3.4 Ensure staff are trained to use equipment within the ward area and that equipment training records are maintained.
To actively seek to improve practice through the application of research and participate in the clinical audit activities within the unit and the Trust
4 Professional
4.1 To maintain and develop ones own professional knowledge and expertise to meet PREP and the jobs requirements.
4.2 To actively share knowledge and expertise and contribute to the Trust as a whole
4.3 To delegate appropriate responsibilities to enhance individuals level of practice and professional development
4.4 To reflect as a practitioner, learning from experience and to promote reflective practices within the ward.
4.5 To participate within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct at all times
4.6 To contribute to the development of the profession within the Trust, participating in projects, committees and meetings as agreed.
5. OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
Management
To take full management responsibility of the team, providing leadership, recognising and developing the teams, mentoring, coaching and training them to utilise the strengths to enhance the departments performance and build organisational capability.
Assessing staff performance against agreed performance standards/objectives and/or competencies at least annually and develop meaningful and achievable personal development plans and objectives
To be responsible for the self- development of skills and competencies through participation in learning and development activities, and to maintain up to date technical and professional knowledge relevant to the post
Finance You are required to comply with the Trust Standard of Business Conduct policy and the NHS Codes of Conduct and Standards of Business Conduct for NHS Staff and you are required to declare all situations where you (or a close relative or associate) have a controlling interest in a business (such as a private company, public organisation, other NHS organisation or voluntary organisation) or in any other activity which may compete for an NHS contract to supply goods or service to the Trust.
Confidentiality
All employees must respect and protect the confidentiality of matters relating to patients or other members of staff and must comply with the requirements of the Data Protection Legislation. This means that the protection of personal data in any form of media (e.g. system, paper, word of mouth by any means that personal information can be processed) is a requirement by law. Any member of staff found to have permitted unauthorised disclosure of personal confidential and sensitive information and is found in breach of their duty of confidentiality could lead to disciplinary proceedings in accordance with the trusts disciplinary policy. No confidential information must be accessed, read, discussed, or disclosed unless it is necessary in the pursuance of the legitimate duties of their role.
Equal Opportunities
- The Royal Surrey is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. A copy of Equality and Diversity Policy and our Single Equality and Diversity Scheme are available from the Human Resource department or on the internet/intranet.
- Staff must ensure that they treat members of staff, patients and visitors with dignity and respect at all times and report any breaches of this to the appropriate manager.
Corporate Governance
- The Trust, as a public organisation, is committed to acting with honesty, with integrity and in an open way. The Trust Board of Directors is responsible for ensuring that Trust services are managed in this way. We are working together to achieve the highest levels of compliance with the risk management standards promoted through the NHS Executives Controls Assurance programme and the Clinical Negligence Scheme for Trust (CNST). All of us are expected to become familiar with these standards as they relate to our work and further details are available from your manager.
- One of the controls assurance standards relates to Health & Safety. Under the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, all of us have a duty:
- To take reasonable care of ourselves and others at work;
- To co-operate in meeting the requirements of the law.
All staff must have an understanding of the Trusts Health and Safety policy and be aware of the responsibilities associated with this.
All staff must adhere to the Trusts Infection Control Policies and maintain the standards laid down in those policies, complying with dress codes and hygiene codes in all clinical areas.
Further details are available from the Trusts Health & Safety Advisors.
Safeguarding
Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust has a safeguarding policy for both adults and children and is committed to the protection of children, young people and adults. The Trust acknowledges that, due to the nature of hospitals, many people who would not normally be considered vulnerable can be in a position where they lack capacity or have reduced control. It also recognises that abuse of vulnerable adults/children can occur within domestic, institutional and public settings, and as such we have a responsibility to protect patients and associated dependents within our care.
