Clinical To be a member of a multi disciplinary team, contributing in all its’ forums, leading meetings and case conferences/ risk management for patients To be responsible for a designated team in order to ensure standards are maintained To promote and report adult safeguarding concerns/plans To function as a member of a multi disciplinary team taking appropriate responsibility for the implementation of decisions made by the team Participate in the Glenbourne wide response team which responds to any untoward incident and undertake associated training. To have physical intervention qualification – to respond to physical intervention incidents To link closely with other wards and services in the delivery of care under Care Programme Approach. To implement and evaluate core group therapeutic programme on the ward geared to meet individual needs of patients. To promote collaborative approach to patient care within the team providing support to junior staff. To assist the Ward Manager in the introduction of an effective care delivery system devised to meet the needs of patients which is evidenced based wherever possible. To assist the Ward Manager in the identification and maintenance of written standards of care and the use of electronic records To support the ward manager with responding to any concerns or complaints To act as clinical role model, demonstrating high standards of nursing practice. To assist the Ward Manager in the introduction of patients’ involvement in the day to day issues on the ward. To ensure close links with other Glenbourne wards / departments to identify / resolve clinical issues. To participate in clinical supervision as supervisor. To maintain good working relationships with other agencies. To be responsible for implementing drug administration procedures according to laid down policies. To maintain confidentiality in respect of the patient / client at all times. Communicate clearly with patients, their families and all other mental health professional groups. Actively participate in clinical governance and quality improvement initiatives, eg. clinical audit, clinical team meeting, or clinical policy development. Play an active role in CPA multi disciplinary reviews and ward rounds, reporting on the nursing assessment of the patients’ progress and participating in further MD care planning. Ensure that patients are encouraged and supported in their Care Plan and to sign it, and ensuring that they receive a copy of it. Provide, receive and analysis complex information from a range of sources. Analysis and make decisions in relation to patient risk. Managerial To ensure that staff are support under the sickness and absence policy. Including making referral’s, regular supervision and meetings with the HR department where appropriate To support the ward manager in having regular staff meetings and ensuring that the patients community meeting are held. This includes ensuring actions are followed up with external stakeholders if appropriate To uphold the poor performance policy – to provide leadership to staff To be aware of the Health and Safety at Work Act and the implications of the work environment. To ensure effective leadership and supervision to the ward nurse team. To provide leadership to a designated patient group. To participate in the Individual Performance Review as line manager for nurses on the team. To participate in the Senior Nurse meetings on a regular basis. To uphold Nursing and the Trust’s Operational Policies and Standards. To ensure the staff are up to date with their training needs To be able to action the outcomes of the Personal development plans of staff Education To act as mentor / supervisor for learner nurses. To ensure the provision of a stimulating learning environment for nurses. To provide teaching programmes for the education and interest of nurses in the team, in conjunction with the University. To include a health education component to the core group programme for patients on the ward. To act in a consultative capacity to the Unit and other agencies. Personal and Professional Development To participate in Individual Performance Review and the line management process. To receive supervision regularly for clinical work. In consultation with Ward Manager to attend meetings, conferences, study days, as appropriate to need. To keep up to date with issues and developments in nursing, and the wider NHS. To be responsible for your own clinical supervision needs. To maintain your professional registration and meet the NMC revalidation requirements Liaison To provide relevant and timely information to colleagues and other agencies. To liaise effectively with other wards / departments in Glenbourne. To maintain effective links with Community Nurse Teams and all other agencies. To maintain effective communication with the Acute Trust (Derriford Hospital) and give advice / practical help in difficult situations. Administration To maintain up to date accurate clinical records. To maintain accurate and prompt recording of accident and incident forms. To support the ward manager and investigate incident forms and complete the feedback sections Ensure accurate recording of Accident / Incident forms. To maintain the legal requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983. To ensure that timely recording and escalation of incidents via SIRI (appendix A) To ensure effective use of System 1 eCPA in record keeping. To audit CPA and nursing documentation in liaison with the Ward Manager / Ward Sister / Charge Nurse. To ensure that referrals to external agencies are in line with meeting the patient’s needs and confidentiality To ensure that key local and national policies are implemented at a local level giving support where necessary. To be able to support the application process for specialist placements (IPP panels) Notes This Job Description is not exhaustive and may change as the post develops, but such change will not take place without consultation between the potholder and his / her manager. The postholder is required to conform to Livewell Southwest policies on Health and Safety, Fire procedures and confidentiality and to attend any training sessions as required. Livewell Southwest has adopted no smoking and no alcohol policies for staff, which applies to all posts. Details of the policy are available on request and will be included in the statement of main terms and conditions of staff appointed.