To ensure a high standard of nursing care at all times through the effective management of staff and resources in the allocated department. To demonstrate strong clinical leadership in stressful and challenging situations. To promote a positive approach to new challenges and creative ways of working. To act as an advocate for the designated area and liaise with all members of the multi-disciplinary team to coordinate all aspects of patient care in the best interests of the patient and family.
To ensure effective training and educational programmes are available by liaising with appropriate personnel to meet the training and educational needs of nurses in the clinical area. This post carries continuing responsibility for the management of the Ward, including the deployment and supervision of staff. Accept personal responsibility and accountability for infection prevention and control practices. Ensure familiarity with, and compliance with, all relevant policies.
Ensure that mandatory updates in infection control are received. To ensure that a duty rota for the staff within the Ward provides effective and well-balanced cover to meet the requirements of a 24-hour service and ensures the presence of a suitably qualified and experienced nurse at all times, taking into account budgetary constraints. To liaise with other Ward/Department Managers within the Directorate and other Directorates as necessary, to place workload and skill mix as effectively as possible.
To inform and discuss with Matron/Directorate Manager any problems regarding nurse management. Allocate, coordinate, monitor, and assess the work of teams and individuals. To manage the Ward/Unit allocated budget effectively to remain within financial constraints. To ensure effective two-way communication with all disciplines so that patients receive optimum care. Plan, obtain, and deploy physical and/or financial resources.
To provide information for and participate in studies to determine workloads, patient dependency, and quality assurance. To maintain accurate records relating to all aspects of Ward management. To participate in a rota of cover in the absence of Matron/Directorate Manager. Contribute to the development of services.
To ensure all staff reach their full potential by enabling them to develop professional, clinical, managerial, and communication skills, which will be identified through the use of IPR. To plan and participate in the teaching programmes of learners in accordance with their objectives, working closely with the University. To develop the role of nursing within their specialty Ward and undertake training and assessment to extend clinical skills as appropriate to the Ward. To identify areas for the development of skills in accordance with the NMC guidelines.
Develop knowledge and practice in an area of work. To maintain a professional attitude at all times, developing the role of the nurse in the best interest of the patient and in accordance with the NMC Code. To promote a positive attitude for the profession and the Trust within which you are working. To be aware of personal and professional development.
To attend courses and conferences as appropriate to the service and individual development. To be conversant and comply with Trust Policies and regulations and attend compulsory lectures as instructed. Participate in research projects where appropriate, reporting findings within a multi-disciplinary framework. Implement research where appropriate. To participate in the selection, interviewing, and induction of new members of staff.
To be involved in manpower requirements in line with identified service developments. To monitor staff performance and organize staff appraisals.
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