Job Description

To work according to the NMC Code and relevant professional guidelines and frameworks including the 6 Cs as a named nurse or key worker for a defined group of patients and take responsibility for: The assessment of care and health education needs. The development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care including discharge planning for each patient. To demonstrate experience and skills in: Clinical Practice Facilitation and teaching Management To ensure effective communication with patients, relatives, carers and the multidisciplinary team. To participate in preceptorship programmes as appropriate and act as a facilitator, mentor, preceptor or role model to less experienced staff To provide supervision, support and education to junior staff, unqualified staff and students.



Develop, lead and manage a patient centred nursing service delivered by professional staff ensuring the highest possible standards of care To deputise for the Departmental Manager in their absence. To manage and develop new clinics and staff working within the area. Contribute significantly towards the strategic and operational development of the Unit Support the Departmental Manger in the recruitment and selection process of nursing staff Support the Departmental Manager in the monitoring of sickness absence Acting as a Named Nurse, to maintain accountability for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of care within the framework of team nursing. To promote a patient focused approach to care in collaboration with all relevant health professionals.



To educate patients and their carers as required where a need has been identified. To provide information which enables patients to make choices about adopting a healthier lifestyle. To complete patient documentation correctly. To work with the Departmental Manager in establishing and monitoring protocols and care pathways.



To participate in the promotion and maintenance of effective communication with patients, relatives and other staff. To support peoples equality, diversity and rights at all times. To safe guard vulnerable adults in accordance with agreed policies and procedures. To ensure that patient safety is maintained by the delegation of patient care to nurses with appropriate level of skill at all times and report any accidents or incidents to the Departmental Manager.



To develop own teaching skills and participate in staff or student education programmes. To help maintain a suitable learning environment for staff and act as a facilitator in the supervision and teaching of less experienced staff. To attend Trust and local orientation programmes and mandatory training sessions. To be responsible for developing and sustaining own knowledge, clinical skills and professional awareness in accordance with PREP requirements and to maintain a professional portfolio with evidence of reflective practice.



To contribute to annual appraisal and be responsible for own Personal Development Programme, supporting the Departmental Manager in staff appraisals and PDR process. To support the Departmental Manager in the development and implementation of nursing practice guidelines, standards and policies. To provide training and development of the junior staff, student nurses and health care assistants to ensure a high level of nursing care is provided to patients. Maintains accurate records of training and development for all staff within the department, Organise and provide training programmes in accordance with the needs of the department developing training plans annually in conjunction with the Departmental Manager.



Deputises for the Departmental Manager and liaises with members of the multi-disciplinary team both within the organisation and with external stakeholders, to ensure care is delivered to the patient both effectively and efficiently Attend meetings in the absence of the Departmental Manager Is responsible for ordering stock and non stock consumables. Actively assists in the investigation of complaints and draft responses as required. Orientates staff to the department, developing an orientation plan giving exposure to all areas. Facilitates staff meetings, team briefs Maintains the custody, checking and administration of all drugs in accordance with the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust policy.



To devise an induction programme for new staff To participate in the workforce development, selection and interviewing of nursing staff within the Directorate. To support the Departmental Manager in the day to day discipline within the department To support Departmental Manager and Directorate management team in developing the Endoscopy Service and managing requests for scheduling changes within the service. To inform and discuss any nursing issues with Departmental Manager. To manage the departmental allocated budget effectively to remain within financial constraints.



To monitor the safe and effective use of all equipment and the economic use of supplies. To prepare duty rota for the department, providing effective and well balanced staff cover to meet the requirements of the service and ensuring presence of a suitably qualified and experienced nurse at all times, taking onto account budgetary constraints. Ensure that high standards of care are maintained within the department and where necessary address issues and instigate change in conjunction with the departmental Manager To promote and deliver Health Education within the clinical area and advise patients, relatives and others in Health Promotion issues where necessary Maintains their NMC registration, ensuring that own work and the work of other staff always adhere to the NMC code of conduct Acts as a role model for the organisation and the nursing profession Is actively involved in the dissemination of information to all staff e.g. Team Brief, Unit meetings Is responsible for leading and co-ordinating the Department in the absence of the Departmental Manager To contribute to the setting and monitoring of measurable standards of care and be accountable for maintaining standards.



To maintain awareness of the national, professional and local quality issue relevant to the delivery of nursing services, e.g. Clinical Governance. To uphold quality initiatives that improve customer care and enhance the interface between staff, patients, and visitors. To participate in the audit process for monitoring and reviewing nursing quality.



To be aware of personal responsibilities in relation to the maintenance of a safe environment and identification of potential risks for all personnel, patients and visitors, taking action as and when required. To be aware of the role of the nurse in handling complaints in accordance with WAHNT policy. To participate in maintaining a clean environment. To have a responsibility for the maintenance and provision of equipment for all lists, being mindful of infection control, COSHH and Health and Safety policies and procedures.



The post holder will familiarise themselves with relevant Trust policies and procedures and comply with these at all times. To identify own training needs, to ensure individual competence in the use of all equipment provided for use. To maintain a safe environment and ensure all appropriate general risk assessments are carried out within 24 hours of admission document and plan care accordingly e.g. manual handling, pressure risks, slips trips and falls, nutrition, safeguarding.