JOB PURPOSE
To work with a designated Senior RCN Officer and assist them in the provision of
services for members, activists and branches within the Region. The work
includes advice and representation on employment, education and professional
practice matters for individuals and groups of members.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Management responsibilities
1.1 Manage self by taking personal ownership of work and career development.
1.2 Oversee casework of specified RCN Stewards working remotely in their
workplaces by providing supervision and mentorship.
Page 2 of 3
2. Development responsibilities
2.1 Maintain and enhance an up-to-date knowledge on employment legislation,
nursing and healthcare issues.
2.2 Ensure a commitment to Personal and Professional Development including
links to the RCN Professional Development Framework.
2.3 Improve individual performance in line with the annual appraisal,
operational and strategic objectives.
3. Financial responsibilities
3.1 Contribute to all internal and external audit processes ensuring
implementation of recommendations within sphere of control.
3.2 Contribute to the effective use of RCN resources.
4. Specific role responsibilities
4.1 With supervision from the Senior RCN Officer, manage your own portfolio of
member cases dealing with employment processes and issues and
professional nursing advice, offering support, advice and representation as
appropriate to member needs and RCN policy.
4.2 Support the Senior RCN Officer in representing the RCN locally and
strategically as required, working with employers, other trade unions and a
range of stakeholders.
4.3 Build relationships with member employers to build influence and enable
effective negotiation.
4.4 Assist the Senior RCN Officer in working with employers and safety
representatives to promote a positive safety culture and ensure that RCN
members work within safe and appropriate working environments.
4.5 Liaise with other professional organisations and trade unions on areas of
mutual concern or interest.
4.6 Assist the Senior RCN Officer and the Campaign Support Officer in
facilitating membership Learning and Development programmes.
4.7 Assist the Senior RCN Officer in supporting the activist Learning and
Development programmes locally and be the focus for effective activist
mentorship within the area.
4.8 Assist the Senior RCN Officer in supporting RCN branches including
recruitment of active members for Branch roles and general engagement
activities.
Page 3 of 3
5. Strategic duties
5.1 Support the designated Senior RCN Officer and the Regional Management
Teams in the achievement of RCN Strategic and Operational objectives
within the area.
5.2 Gather intelligence and campaign on behalf of the RCN for the benefits of
RCN members in line with the RCN position.
5.3 Support the development of services for members.
6. Additional responsibilities
6.1 Work collaboratively with other appropriate parts of the RCN to provide a
seamless service for RCN Members.
6.2 Act with diplomacy and discretion to always safeguard confidential and
commercially sensitive information.
6.3 Treat colleagues, members, customers and others with respect in line with
our values and Our Respect Charter.
6.4 Champion equity, diversity, inclusion and human rights and be responsible
for contributing to achieving the commitments set out in the RCN Group
Equality, diversity and inclusion statement.
6.5 Comply with the RCN Data Protection Policy, Retention Schedule and
department procedures to ensure personal data is always protected.
6.6 Co-operate in maintaining safe and healthy working environments by
complying with RCN Health and Safety Policy and subsidiary policies and
procedures relevant to their work activities.
6.7 Maximise all opportunities available to encourage member recruitment and
promote the benefits of joining the RCN. Promote the RCN as the
organisation that represents nurses and nursing, and that promotes
excellent in practice and shapes health policies.
6.8 Undertake any other duties as requested in line with the job role.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident .