To create and utilise opportunities to promote health and well-being of patients in their care. To undertake clinical shifts. To work within the NMC Guidelines and Trust Policies recognising ones own abilities and limitations. To facilitate and build team working between nurses and the multi-disciplinary team to effect high standards of care.
To assist the Head of Nursing/Matron to review staffing requirements using an initiative-taking approach to retention and recruitment of staff. To support the Head of Nursing/ Matron to initiate and implement improvements using a systematic approach. To ensure staffing levels within the area are adequate to provide safe and effective care delivery, maximising the resources that are available by competent duty rostering. Through effective negotiation and political awareness create an environment for partnership working and dissemination of information across multi-disciplinary teams.
To manage the financial resources for the clinical area. To lead on the investigation of complaints and clinical incidents related to own clinical area and ensuring learning is shared with own team and the Trust. To deputise for Matron in their absence as requested. To ensure information on the Ward/Department/Clinical area information system is correct and updated regularly as appropriate.
To participate in clinical audits within the clinical areas to monitor and improve standards of care. To ensure effective communication with the multi-disciplinary team and respect the confidentiality of patients, relatives, and colleagues. For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached

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