To work according to NMC code of professional conduct and professional guidelines for a defined group of patients and take responsibility for –
Ensuring the provision of a high standard of holistic, patient centred care
Assessing nursing care and health education needs
Development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and pre assessment clinics for patients undergoing a variety of treatments.
Designated to manage the ward and act as deputy for the ward manager.
To develop the necessary skills and experience in ward management and provide leadership in the absence of the ward manager.
The role will provide a high standard of care to frailty patients, showing evidence of the specialist skills and knowledge that will enable the delivery of multidisciplinary and high standards of care for frail patients.
Supervising and teaching of registered and unregistered nursing staff alongside supporting supernumerary staff members
Work in collaboration with members of the multi-disciplinary team
Co-ordinate the frailty unit which includes assessing Frailty patient in accident and emergency and supporting them in the transition through our ambulatory clinic and manage bed capacity on Bevan court 1 and 2.
Support and have knowledge of frailty syndromes and complexity of Frailty.
Liaise with bed manager and attend bed meetings to provide update of flow within the unit.
To act as clinical expert for nursing issues within Frailty.
To supervise junior staff in the delivery of safe competent care.
Take appropriate action to address any issues or risk.
Promote a patient focused multi-disciplinary approach to holistic care in collaboration with carers, health care professionals and other AHPs.
Ensure a safe and timely discharge / transfer of patients.
Ensure that treatment prescribed by the medical team are carried out and that changes in patient condition are escalated as appropriate.
Act as advocate for the patient, respecting dignity, wishes and beliefs.
To contribute to supporting the unit manager and deputy unit manager in their duties.
To assess care needs, develop, implement, and evaluate programmes of care.
Acknowledge any personal limitations of competence in accordance with the ‘NMC Code of Professional Conduct’ (2008).
The Secretary of State has approved the partnership between St Helens & Knowsley and Southport & Ormskirk Hospitals.
From 1 st July we have come together as a single organisation under the name Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
The Trust delivers acute hospital care, intermediate care, community, and primary care services to a population of over 600,000 people with a combined workforce of around 9000 dedicated and skilled staff from 17 locations including Whiston, Southport & Formby, St Helens, Ormskirk and Newton hospitals.
The Trust provides regional services for burns, plastic surgery and spinal injuries to more than 4 million people across Mersey and West Lancashire, Cheshire, the Isle of Man and North Wales.

KEY DUTIES

To act as clinical expert for nursing issues within Frailty.
To supervise junior staff in the delivery of safe competent care.
Take appropriate action to address any issues or risk.
Promote a patient focused multi-disciplinary approach to holistic care in collaboration with carers, health care professionals and other AHPs.
Ensure a safe and timely discharge / transfer of patients.
Ensure that treatment prescribed by the medical team are carried out and that changes in patient condition are escalated as appropriate.
Act as advocate for the patient, respecting dignity, wishes and beliefs.
To contribute to supporting the unit manager and deputy unit manager in their duties.
To assess care needs, develop, implement, and evaluate programmes of care.
Acknowledge any personal limitations of competence in accordance with the ‘NMC Code of Professional Conduct’ (2008).

CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintain Professional Registration.
Adhere to relevant Code of Practice of the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
Adhere to the Trust policies and protocols.
To participate in the recruitment, orientation, development, and any other personal issues related to staff as required.
Optimum use of resources so that standards of care and safety are not compromised.
Maintain effective communication systems, so that all staff can practice in an informed and professional manner.
Maintain effective communication with patients, relatives, visitors, and staff as required.
To investigate any untoward incident/complaint thoroughly. Liaise promptly with the Ward Manager, Matron or Directorate Manager.
Deputise for Senior Nursing staff as directed.
Be fully conversant with the Major Incident Policy and be prepared to support its activation as required.
Ensure effective infection prevention and control methods are followed.
Maintain effective allocation of staff utilising appropriate skill mix.

ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

To ensure that the recording of patient care is comprehensive, concise and in line with the NMC Record Keeping guidance.
Ensure IT systems are current eg ADT to ensure that all patient information is confidential and is not disclosed to a third party except with permission of the patient or the Manager in Charge.
To keep patient records up to date on a day-to-day basis following any interaction with patients/relatives.
To ensure all unit documentation is completed.

LINE MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibility for designated nursing staff within team including appraisals, HR management and support in clinical practice in conjunction with the Ward Manager.
Responsibility for nursing staff within the team in the absence of ward manager or deputy ward manager.
To regularly take charge of the clinical area in the absence of a senior member of staff.
Participate in meetings pertinent to the Unit.
To be responsible for ensuring all patients and their relatives/carers are kept fully informed of patient’s treatment/progress and discharge plans/after care.
To report all accidents, hazards, incidents, and complaints in accordance with Trust policies and assist in investigation of them as required.
Comply with Health and Safety polices.