Professional To contribute to writing departmental and implementing Trust wide/departmental policies, procedures and guidelines. Maintain a professional appearance in line with the Trust dress code Uphold the Trusts values and behaviours (available on the Trust web site) and behave in a manner fitting with the responsible position of the post holder, maintaining the public confidence Maintain professional and courteous working relationships with staff and respect the equality and diversity of each and every person he/she comes into contact with in the course of his/her business Uphold the privacy and dignity of the patient and respect the equality of patients at all time 2. Key Responsibilities CLINICAL LEADERSHIP The Registered Nurse will maintain a nursing culture which is open to change, new ideas, concepts and innovations. This will be achieved by: Participating in the development and delivery of a philosophy of care which involves/respects the rights of patients carers and staff. Ability to relate to all staff and patients in a confident manner, demonstrating good listening skills and able to work effectively as part of team. Creating, maintaining and enhancing effective working relationships. Recognising areas of conflict and assisting in the management of this to promote a healthy working environment. Maintaining an awareness of national and regional initiatives. Participating in the individual performance review process. Participating in Clinical Supervision where this is appropriate Participating in the implementation and monitoring of the Trusts Nursing Charter standards. Acting as a positive ambassador for the Trust. Contributing to the Trusts Shared Leadership process. Striving for continuous improvements in the delivery of high quality patient focused care. Submitting new ideas/Innovations aimed at improving patient care. LEARNING ENVIRONMENT/EVIDENCE BASED NURSING The Registered Nurse will support and contribute to a ward culture which is conducive to learning incorporating high quality evidence based practice into patient centred care. This will be achieved by: Utilising and contributing to resources within the ward environment which encourage evidence based nursing. Promoting patient/carer independence through relevant teaching and support. Supporting and enabling professional development of team members. Undertaking own personal development to meet identified needs. Contributing to the mentorship of colleagues as directed by the ward sister. Ensuring statutory training is undertaken. COMPETENT PRACTICE The Registered Nurse will combine theory and experience to demonstrate clinical competence in practice. This will be achieved by: Participating in the assessment of health related needs of patients and their families/careers. Contributing towards the formulation of a plan of care with the patient and their family/carers. Delivering direct care to patients in accordance with the Trusts policies and NMC Guidelines. Continually assessing and evaluating the patients condition and the effectiveness of the care delivered with a senior member of the team. Promoting a multi professional approach to maximise the patients health and independence utilising resources appropriately. Maintaining up to date knowledge of current nursing issues/practices. Working as a registered nurse, without direct supervision in the absence of the Ward Sister where necessary. 3. Resources and Finance Critically examine working practices within the department to identify cost improvements and effective measures, develop and implement action plans in conjunction with the Ward manager The post holder will ensure the proper use of the Trusts resources such as stationery, telephone usage, photocopying and other consumables in the course of business, ensuring minimal waste and minimal cost. 4. Organisational Responsibilities To maintain the confidentiality of the Trust in respect of patient and staff information obtained at all times, and use such information only as authorised for specific purposes. Report any concerns about the use of such information to the senior manager. All staff at Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust have the responsibility for safeguarding adults, young people, children and unborns. This includes all employees: Having an understanding of relevant safeguarding policies, including the Mental Capacity Act policy Attending all mandatory safeguarding training in accordance with their role Having a responsibility to recognise and act upon any safeguarding/child protection concerns 5. Personal Responsibilities The post-holder is responsible for taking reasonable care with regard to him/ herself as well as for any colleagues, patients or visitors who might be affected by any act or failure to act by the post-holder in accordance with the Trusts policies on Health and Safety at Work. To report any accident, untoward incident or loss relating to staff, patients or visitors according to Trust policies. To undertake in-service training relevant to the post. Comply with Trust Policies and Procedures. 6. Area of work The post holder will be required to undertake training events at any site across the trust The post holder may be required to work on other wards/ department within the Trust at short notice to cover unplanned sickness or to cover planned sickness or annual leave on other wards/departments 7. Staff Development, Training and Education The post holder will be required to undertake mandatory training and is responsible for keeping this training up to date The post holder will have an appraisal of performance each year and will be responsible for agreeing a development plan in line with the Trusts (KSF) Knowledge & Skill Framework, in agreement with their manager or immediate supervisor. The development plan will be reviewed each year The Trust will provide assistance and agreed development to enable the post holder to achieve their objectives and standards in line with the development plan If the post holder feels he/she is not achieving their objective as agreed in the development plan they will bring it to the attention of their supervisor or manager at the earliest opportunity