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Location
Guernsey | United Kingdom
Job description
Clinical Responsibilities: To support and assist the ward manager to provide continuing responsibility for the ward. To support and assist the ward manager to monitor performance and manage the nursing staff in areas of responsibility, ensuring all employment records are locally maintained and current in the absence of the ward manager. To support the ward manager in achieving set key performance indicators for the ward/unit. To support and assist the ward manager to ensure that all staff update mandatory training and appraisals are completed in a timely manner. Deputise for the ward manager at meetings and forums when required. Actively take part in and support Directorate initiatives and issues. To assist the ward manager in assuring and monitoring the quality of care delivery meets the needs of the individual service users and carers. To undertake the assessment of patients/clients with complex care needs including individuals with undifferentiated and undiagnosed conditions. To develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care to meet these needs. To guide, advise and direct other staff in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient/client care. To initiate risk assessment processes to determine risks to the health and wellbeing of patients/clients with complex care needs, taking relevant action to minimise these risks. To lead a team of staff in emergency and other acute situations, ensuring that the patients/clients needs are met and that significant others are supported. To utilise information and data from a range of sources to identify patient problems and guide decision-making processes. Within field of expertise, and organisational policy, request specific clinical tests to establish a diagnosis. To promote service user involvement in the planning, delivery and evaluation of care, respecting their wishes, beliefs and dignity. To independently liaise and communicate effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary team and other agencies involved in the care of the patient/client. Training and Education Support the ward manager and practice development lead in the development of annual education and training plans for staff. Support the ward manager by informing curriculum development of Higher Education Curriculum CPD development in line with service developments. To take a lead in the promotion of the health and well-being of clients/patients and their significant others, ensuring that health promotion is incorporated in the planning and delivery of care. To act as a supervisor to staff working within the area. To act as a mentor/preceptor/supervisor to students and other learners. To promote an environment that is conducive to quality learning and assessment. Develop programmes of learning to meet the educational needs of all staff working within the care setting. Maintain own continuing professional development needs. The post holder should be willing to work towards achieving graduate status. Develop and maintain competence in the additional skills related to the needs of the clients and patients. To undertake in-house annual mandatory training in Manual Handling, Basic Life Support, Fire Safety and AED training. Leadership/Managerial Support the ward manager to maintain 24hr continuing responsibility for professional policy and procedural practice to ensure the continuance of best practice. With the ward manager monitor agreed quality improvement metrics (KPIs) to enable reporting to lead nurse/service managers. To support the ward manager with the recruitment and retention of team members. To co-ordinate a team of staff, ensuring that clear systems of communication are developed within the team and any work-related issues raised by the team are addressed. To ensure team members are aware of organisational objectives, policies and procedures and the implications they have for their practice. To undertake the professional development review process with the ward manager. Support staff with performance issues developing action plans to address developmental needs. To act as a professional role model for junior staff, promoting high standards of practice and strong professional values. To assist the ward manager with shift planning for the practice area. Lead and develop of facilitative reflective supervision and management of clinical nursing practice within area of responsibility to ensure safe and effective holistic evidence based care. Conduct management of short and long term sickness in the absence of the ward manager. Communication To communicate effectively with patient/clients and their significant others, taking into account their cultural background and cognitive functioning. To communicate clearly with all members of the multidisciplinary team, demonstrating sensitivity to cultural and language differences. To manage conflict between individuals, including staff, patients/clients and their significant others. To act as an advocate for patients/clients, significant others and more junior staff members. To ensure written communication complies with organisational and professional standards. To support the ward manager in ensuring complaints are resolved locally where possible and learning from complaints is disseminated. Audit/Information Technology/Research activity In conjunction with the audit department, initiate and undertake clinical audits to monitor and maintain standards of practice. To utilise the critical incident reporting system to document actual or potential risks impacting on the quality of patient care. To actively promote evidence based practice in own and the practice of other members of staff involved in the care of the patient/client. To take a professional lead in one specific aspect of practice, ensuring that new initiatives are incorporated within the working practices of all staff. With training, access organisational electronic information systems relevant to the role.
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£43.16k - £57.71k per annum
