SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS

• Active Registration with the NMC
• Knowledge of NMC standards guidelines, requests and professional practices.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude and commitment to service improvement and quality.
• Ability to develop and use flexible and innovative approaches to practice
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills, IT literate

DUTIES

• Providing and supporting nursing care to the ward and acting as a named nurse for a defined group of patients
• Assessing, planning and delivering, with the patient and their carer/family, nursing care which takes account of patient needs, choices and wishes.
• Accurately communicating with, observing and engaging with Service Users in order to assess need and evaluate progress.
• Promotion of and adherence to the DBT model
• Understanding and participating in relevant quality improvement processes and clinical governance
• Providing accurate information about care in an accessible format to Service Users and their families
• Acting as the Nurse in charge of the Ward ensuring as far as reasonable and practicable a safe environment
• Maintaining good clinical records and team communication
• Supporting and contributing to MDT practice
• Adhering to codes of practice and national guidelines