- Carry out individualized nursing care and procedures to the highest standards complying with hospital policies and procedures at all times - To maintain high standards of infection control, as per hospital policy. Be responsible for assisting with maintenance of a clean working environment. - To manage own workload within clinical area and competence of the post. - Have responsibility for the correct administration and custody of medicines according to Trust policy - Act as the patients advocate - Promote fairness within the team and treat staff, patients and visitors with dignity and respect - Maintaining confidentiality in keeping with NMC code - Act as a chaperone when patients are having intimate examinations and ensure maintenance of privacy and dignity - To assist practitioners during procedures on the ward and in out-patients - Complete documentation to a high standard electronically and in writing format - Maintain and provide patients with relevant and accessible written information regarding their procedures/treatments - Promote effective liaison between all members of the multi-disciplinary team. - Deal with difficult situations including patients who are upset or angry; provide compassion to colleagues and patients and their families. - To ensure a positive focused service incorporating patients feedback to maintain and improve patient care. - To act as an effective role model promoting excellence through practice. - Providing teaching opportunities and contribute to learning and development of staff - To ensure the safety and highest quality of care for patients is delivered at all times. Assist health care professionals during examination of the patient's and minor surgical procedures and assist in arranging investigations. Work within the Emergency Gynaecology Assessment unit and the ward as per roster allocation Provide professional leadership to nurses and students, acting as a role model within the department, surgical division and the Trust ensuring that competence in managerial and clinical practice is both developed and maintained Be visible and maintain responsibility for the department, ensuring that day to day delivery istimely and safe, supporting the organisation to meet the corporate agenda; for example, CareQuality Commission and legislation. Lead on and facilitate complex care, discharge, or patient care issues, and also on complaints being able to use analytical skills to problem solve and find solutions to ensure that best practice, and best patient care outcomes are achieved. To ensure that services are continually developed. This will include meeting with patients and their representatives to manage and resolve complaint issues. Highly visible, accessible, and influential figure on whom staff, patients, families and carers can rely, to ensure the fundamentals of care are delivered effectively and efficiently. Provide professional leadership to nurses, and students, acting as a role model within the department, surgical division and the Trust ensuring that competence in managerial and clinical practice is both developed and maintained. Provide assurance to the Chief Nurse and Divisional Director for Quality and Nursing that there is continuous improvement in the delivery of clinical services within the Department and are tailored to the needs of the patients. Provide clear clinical leadership for nursing. The post holder will deputise for the Matron as required Support the development of nursing skills in all aspects of the role providing expert clinical knowledge and specialised advice. Provide nursing leadership, set and maintain professional nursing standards, provide professional nursing advice and direction to the staff. The post holder will be professionally and managerially responsible for the named staff in the unit at any one time. Please see job description for full details Womens and Childrens Nursing and Midwifery Recruitment Event Join us on Saturday 12 October from 9am-12pm at Redwood Education Centre for our exclusive Recruitment Event, where you'll have the opportunity to dive into the world of nursing and midwifery at Gloucestershire Hospitals, like never before! Whether youre an experienced nurse or midwife looking to develop your career, youre qualifying in the next 6-12 months, or youre a registered practitioner, this event is for you! Find out about the range of fantastic careers we have on offer from our inspirational teams and find out how we can nurture your ambition. Read more and register your attendance today to attend this FREE event: bit.ly/3AZzK3R