Staff Nurse

at  Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Duties and Responsibilities To be a proactive, skilled member of the ward Multi-Disciplinary team To demonstrate effective leadership and assist with providing advice and guidance to non qualified staff and students. To be responsible for the provision and maintenance of effective therapeutic relationships, which at all times acknowledges the rights, personal dignity and encourages opportunity for growth and development of the person using this service. To provide cross cover to other mental health units located on the same site when there is a clinical need. To work in line with agreed safeguarding protocols at all times Actively engage in required training To demonstrate a working knowledge of the legal requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983 (including 2007 updates) and Mental Capacity Act 2005 (to include Deprivation of Liberty safeguards), To work to the NICE and NMC Guidelines and Standards.
To be aware of and work in line with all relevant Trust Policies and Procedures. Communication & Working Relationships To have excellent written and verbal communication skills. To be proficient in the use of electronic systems To maintain professional working relationships with other members of the Multi-disciplinary Team. To be able to liaise with carers, families and user groups and representatives.
To liaise with a range of professionals and agencies allied to the holistic care of the person using this service user e.g. G.P, Social Worker, Housing etc. Planning & Organisation To act as shift co-ordinator Act up (take responsibility for the ward) in the absence of Manager as required Supervise others in line with Trust policy Responsibility for Patient/Client Care, Treatment & Therapy To act as named nurse for a cohort of patients. To assess complex health and well being needs, develop, monitor and review care plans to meet individual needs.
To update all records on SystmOne (electronic clinical records) To provide robust risk assessments and ensure they are updated regularly on SystmOne To maintain professionalism at all times/whilst being non-judgemental. To ensure safe practice working to NMC, Government and Trust policies /procedures Maintain accurate documentation using the correct recording systems (mostly electronic) Policy, Service, Research & Development Responsibility To be aware of national and professional developments. To participate in ongoing training and education progress. To demonstrate evidence based practice and participate in research/audit/pilot projects.
To be aware of current initiatives in inpatient care. To promote service changes with positive professional attitude and fully engage in service changes. Responsibility for Finance, Equipment & Other Resources To ensure Trust policies and procedures are followed in relation to the handling of monies, property etc. belonging to people using the service To demonstrate effective risk management skills Use Trust resources in a sustainable, cost effective and appropriate way Responsibility for Supervision, Leadership & Management To demonstrate and develop effective leadership/management skills.
To provide Supervision and Appraisals to appropriate/allocated staff. To participated in the role of Mentor to students. To participate in the role of Preceptor to newly qualified staff (where appropriate) To participate in audits. There is a requirement to support learners on a regular basis which includes the achievement and updating of profession specific training to the required standard to fulfil this role Information Resources & Administrative Duties To ensure accurate documentation.
To have working knowledge of SystmOne and associated systems. To engage and participate in the use of Electronic recording systems and training when required. To participate in formulating and providing reports for other professionals such as panel for continuing care etc Any Other Specific Tasks Required To demonstrate a working knowledge of NMC codes of conduct and comply with them. To demonstrate a working knowledge of government health and social care policy Have a working knowledge of PREP requirements and maintain personal, professional development.
Report any observed incident of unprofessional behaviour, accident/incident, untoward occurrence, and faulty equipment immediately to Ward Manager/Team Leader. To take an active role in own supervision and continuous professional developmen

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