Clinical Duties Work as part of a designated clinical and care team delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the individual and their family Support people to improve and maintain their mental, physical, behavioural health and wellbeing, promoting health and preventing ill health Develop understanding of all elements of the nursing process and be able to assist the registered nurse in the ongoing assessment, planning, management and evaluation of care To recognise changes in a patients condition which require the intervention of others and understand when to refer to the supervising registered nurse and other senior colleagues for reassessment of patient care To work in collaboration with others to ensure the safe and timely discharge of patients with the aim of avoiding readmission To perform procedures as detailed within the NMC Standards for proficiency for Nurse Associate (2018) (Annexe B) to meet the nursing needs of the patients in their care To work within the NMC code of professional practice, and within policies, procedures and guidelines of Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust To have a willingness to undertake additional skills and training dependant on department requirements To ensure that high standards of nursing care are provided and maintained. To act and raise concerns when standards are not being maintained following local policy and procedures. To act as an advocate for the patient and the family, including promoting and protecting their interests, privacy and rights, equality and inclusion. To be involved in Trust Initiatives to improve patient safety and care Professional Duties Have demonstrated the proficiency to administer medications Attends all mandatory training relevant to role To be aware of and adhere to Trust Policies relating to the control and administration of drugs To ensure that high standards of nursing care are given and maintained and to act when standards are not being maintained To work within the NMC code of professional practice, and within policies, procedures and guidelines of Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust To participate in regular staff meetings To be flexible to work within areas or departments to meet the demands of changing service needs. To provide coaching and support to newly qualified staff and students, new starters and Trainee Nursing Associates encouraging an effective learning environment. To provide support and supervision to Health care support workers to promote their learning and development within role. To receive delegated duties from the supervising RN and senior colleagues, accepting those that fall within their individual competency level, adhering to the NMC Delegation and Accountability tool (NMC Code 2018) To delegate appropriately to other team members, including Health Care assistants, family members and other lay carers adhering to the NMC Delegation and Accountability tool (NMC Code 2018) Recognise and work within the limits of their competence To take responsibility for own continuing professional development and performance, including identifying own development needs and maintain own portfolio in accordance with re-registration requirements. Managerial Duties To communicate with the nurse in charge and collect data in order to participate in the smooth running and organisation of the department To support junior and senior colleagues in their roles and be resilient to manage change To support the ward sister/nurse in charge in risk assessment and minimisation Ensuring incidents and near misses are reported. To manage verbal complaints, inform ward sister/nurse in charge and refer on when unable to resolve To participate in the investigation of incidents/complaints as required To establish and maintain effective communication, both verbal and written and relationships with multi-disciplinary team To recognise, prevent where possible, and manage areas of conflict, reporting to ward sister/nurse in charge if unable to resolve Improve safety and quality of care Participate in research programmes utilising agreed research findings to enhance the patient and their familys experience Actively participate in benchmarking clinical practice along with other areas Contribute to and participate in programmes of Audit, including utilisation of results in practice Support the ward sister/nurse in charge in aspects of Patient Experience work. Respond to Safeguarding concerns by reporting to senior staff and colleagues whilst adhering to Trust policy and procedures Financial Duties To assist in the promotion and encouragement of innovative thinking in the current climate to ensure the best uses of resources To use and safeguard equipment in a competent manner and ensure it is in good working order To be flexible in working pattern to help meet the needs of the service To support the Ward Manager in the management of the budget and resources Managing Self Participate in regular supervision. Attend all mandatory training. Participate annually identifying, developing and agreeing your own development plan with your Line Manager using the Trust Appraisal. Comply with all Trust policies, procedures and protocols. Carry out duties with due regard to the Trusts Equal Opportunity Policy. Seek advice and support from Line Manager whenever necessary. Maintain professional conduct including appearance at all times. Ensure maintenance of Professional Registration.