Job Description

Corporate Responsibilities To work collaboratively with other colleagues across the Trust Act as a role model in customer service towards visitors to the hospital To facilitate any measures to help achieve directorate and Trust targets and disseminate all appropriate information to all members of the nursing team Supporting Clinical Excellence Take responsibility for the management and organisation of the clinical area Participate in setting and reviewing standards for practice and evaluating outcomes as part of the clinical governance agenda Undertake the generic instructors course (NLS) Undertake the Trust Corporate and Directorate specific development and competency Programmes. To contribute to annual appraisal and be responsible for own personal performance/development plan to achieve KSF outline for role. Able to identify learning needs in self, negotiating a Personal Development Plan recognising own limitations. To undertake any expanded roles deemed necessary for the role following the Trust policy Expansion of Professional Practice for Registered Healthcare Practitioners To be responsible for the safe supply, storage, administration, checking and disposal of medications including controlled drugs.



To promote and maintain effective communication both written and verbal. Supporting Patient Excellence Actively undertake education, development and supervision of other staff members, assisting them in meeting work demands to provide a quality patient experience. Work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families. To be responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of patient care.



To coordinate the patients discharge arrangements in accordance with NGH Local Discharge Policy. To ensure the education of patients and their carers as required where a need has been identified. People/Management Excellence Assist the ward manager and PDF in the completion of a training needs analysis and ensure compliance of the team with Trust expectations in relation to mandatory training and appraisals Assist the ward manager in the development of team members, participating in the performance of staff appraisal using the NHS knowledge and skills framework Assist the Ward Manager in the monitoring workload and skill mix, planning off duty rota, ensuring the ward operates effectively and safely Assist the Ward Manager in managing the team in accordance with Trust policies and procedure i.e. performance management issues as necessary Participate in the recruitment and selection of staff for the ward including orientation of new staff To maintain a suitable learning environment for staff and act as a facilitator/mentor/preceptor in the supervision and teaching of less experienced staff, supporting and facilitating the development of competencies across all staff levels To plan, deliver and evaluate teaching sessions on a regular basis, both formal and cot side To provide work based learning to staff at all levels, highlighting any development concerns To identify learning needs for the clinical area in association with the ward manager and PD nurse To promote a positive learning environment To act as a mentor for students and to support mentors in the clinical area To act as a resource for student learners and facilitate to achieve their clinical skills and developing their clinical knowledge Act as a resource and link with the Universities and Neonatal Network (EMNODN) and attending meetings as required Attend paediatric practice development meeting and take forward any actions with the clinical team Quality Assurance and Monitoring Actively promote evidence-based practice within the clinical area Contribute to audit initiatives.



Participate in setting and reviewing standards for practice and evaluating outcomes as part of the clinical governance agenda. To maintain and promote an awareness of evidence-based practice and participate in its implementation. To drive research and service improvement/ development programmes within the department. Supporting Financial Excellence To develop and maintain an understanding of budgeting, exercising care and economy in the ordering and use of equipment, supported by the ward manager in the control of departmental budget To be responsible for the effective and efficient use of clinical and physical resources.