MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The post holder will: Work at all times in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Standards of Practice and Behaviours, revalidation and relevant professional guidelines, independently / autonomously and at times without direct supervision. Work at all times in accordance to respective professional body, post holder will be accountable for their practice in line with the NMC Code of Professional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses and midwives; or (HCPC) Health Care Professionals Council Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics for operating department practitioners Be accountable for their own professional actions and those delegated to others Ensure accurate assessment of patient care needs, development of care plans, implementing and evaluating care based on the patient needs Achieve and maintain competence in identified mandatory and statutory training; develop and maintain clinical competencies, skills and knowledge which relate to the area of clinical practice (i.e. venepuncture, cannulation, ECG, urethral catheterisation and any other relevant duties) Respond to patients, relatives and carers concerns as they arise and take remedial action as required Take charge of the practice setting as required Assume responsibility for undertaking tasks delegated by the nominated line / shift coordinator. This may include representing the ward at meetings, link nurse responsibilities, audit, clinical governance initiatives and supervision and role competency assessments for unregistered staff and students Contribute to the development of service and quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient experience and outcome and ensure standards of care are monitored and maintained within the organisation Delegate appropriately to and supervise the work of other staff registered or unregistered and students Assist with the induction and orientation and subsequent development of junior staff within the ward or department Maintain accurate nursing records ensuring all documentation is completed accurately and promptly Administer medications as described by local policy and in line with the NMC or HCPC standards for medicines management Adhere to organisational policies and procedures In accordance with individual patient care, and utilising appropriate computer software and/or monitoring equipment, on a daily basis undertake and record patients observations This is not an exhaustive list of duties and a regular review will take place with the postholder as part of their ongoing development and performance management. Full job description available as a supporting document.