Individuals will be expected to: To contribute to an integrated team of staff in providing a high quality of care and treatment both on an individual basis and with a purposeful group programme within a core facility. Have an understanding of and a commitment to the philosophy mental health or learning disability services and the local service provision. Be responsible and accountable for the Assessment, Planning, Implementation and Evaluation of treatment and care for defined service users within the pathway. Utilise core nursing / specialist skills within the role of primary nurse. Contribute specific professional support and advice to the team, service users and carers. Work in partnership with other teams within and outside of the organisation. Oversee and support junior members of staff in implementing planned treatment and care. Support the Management Team in carrying out their duties. KEY RESULT AREAS: Workload Management To work flexibly to cover shifts to provide a 365 day per year service Act as shift co-ordinator as required and to participate in the planning and co-ordinating of the shift to ensure smooth and effective running of the service and role model best practice Co-ordinate and lead the team to make effective use of team skills to provide the best possible standards of care and treatment / interventions To prioritise workload in keeping with the team and service objectives Take full involvement as a primary nurse by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating treatment / care for named service users To actively participate and contribute to service users reviews, ward rounds, meetings as applicable To provide care and specific interventions for other service users as allocated on a daily basis, and directly in accordance with their written care plan Communication Maintain accurate and up to date care plans for each service user Maintain effective use of systems for service user and carer documentation Contribute to keeping statistical service records, be involved in the evaluation process, as required by the manager Develop good working relationships with consultants, their teams and other trust teams and services to ensure effective service delivery and best use of resources Develop positive relationships with non-statutory and voluntary agencies to develop working partnerships as appropriate to the service development and local delivery Positively embrace service user / carer involvement in all aspects of service delivery wherever and whenever possible Inform all service users of their right to access their care plan, and to actively encourage them to read, write / evaluate their care plan In conjunction with the team contribute constructively to develop and communicate a shared philosophy of culture and practice To work within the boundaries of accountability and confidentiality Human Resources / Supervision / Management Know, maintain and constantly strive to improve all standards of care and procedures (written and implicit) within the team Ensure that high standards of care are maintained by self and peers To provide direction, guidance and support to junior staff Participate in and provide clinical supervision Participate in and provide managerial supervision Participate in and implement (under supervision) Personal Development Planning Participate and be actively involved in team reflective forums / sessions To be involved in the induction programme for all new starters Resource Management To be involved in the off duty planning and day to day cover of the service Manage individual / teams time and resource effectively Show appropriate regard for budgetary constraints within the service Participate in the selection and recruitment of junior staff when appropriate Decision Making and Advice To make comprehensive risk assessments and implement management plans appropriately Identify training needs and contribute to the education and development of all staff and students Initiating and Implementing Change Take responsibility for creating an environment that respects and values equality, diversity and rights Take responsibility for creating an environment that promotes health, safety and security for service users, carers and staff Take responsibility both individually and in partnership with the team to develop clinical governance Ensure own and teams practice is based on best practice Maintain awareness of developments in clinical practice Demonstrates positive desire to improve / change, be flexible and confident Initiate and seeks clinical autonomy Actively promote and facilitate innovation of clinical practice Act in a manner which will promote a positive image of the service, the trust, with the public, service users and other staff PROFESSION SPECIFIC To contribute specific professional support and advice to the team, service users and carers Maintain an up to date awareness of current thinking in mental health, health and nursing research, and apply this in practice Administer medication within the NMC and Trust guidelines To be involved in the smooth running of medication / clinic room issues including ordering medication and supplies and ensuring policies and protocols are in place and adhered to To educate and train the team with issues relating to medication Educate and train the team in monitoring service users physical observations including Blood pressure, Pulse, Respirations, BM, Weights etc Link with local pharmacy to develop good working relationship To provide supervision and support for workers as appropriate Act as mentor for nursing students Liaise with Link tutor at University and ensure the nursing team have the relevant training to mentor students Health & Safety You are required to inform your line manager of any safety issues that could affect you or others in the workplace. You are responsible for your own health and safety and must co-operate with management at all times in achieving safer work processes and work places, particularly where it can impact on others. You will be trained in the correct use of any equipment provided to improve safety and health within the Trust. You are required to use the equipment when necessary and as instructed; it is your responsibility to ensure the equipment is safe to use, prior to its use and must report any defects immediately to your manager. Plus for supervisory grades You are required to provide adequate supervision to ensure compliance with safe work practices. You will be expected to carry out risk assessments, identify hazards in your work area, and evaluate the level of risk associated with identified hazards and implement adequate controls to eliminate or reduce the level of risk. for the full job description please see the attached document. Thank you.