[ref. v5490200] Senior Staff Nurse - Willow Unit

To continue any development highlighted through theappraisal process and attend mandatory and specific training sessions.- Plan and assess programmes of care with realistic nursing goals with the consultation of patient,family and multidisciplinary team.- To be sensitive to patients needs in respect of courtesy, dignity and privacy.- Promote effective communication with the multi-professional team.- Provide information and education, which enables patients to make choices about adopting ahealthier lifestyle (in an appropriate manner to meet patients learning needs).- Recommend innovative changes in clinical practice, to enhance patient care.- Participate in audit processes and action outcomes.- Demonstrate an understanding of research and application to clinical practice.- Use clinical expertise and knowledge to promote a nurse led approach to care.- Ensure the safe control and custody of drugs within the ward/department in line with Trust Policyand local Standard Operating Procedures.- Inform the Nursing Lead of changes in circumstances which may affect safe and competentpractice.- Ensure that all patient care is documented accurately and legible and that information systems aremaintained in a timely manner.- Work collaboratively with outside agencies.- Be aware of and utilise other statutory and voluntary agencies that can provide appropriate care forpatients.Management/Organisational Responsibilities- Deputise for the Clinical Leads.- Perform delegated tasks on behalf of the Nursing Lead.- Ensure effective and efficient use of all ward/department resources.- Provide leadership to all members of the ward, promoting effective team work.- Be responsible for monitoring staffing levels and the skill mix to ensure that this is appropriate tomeet the needs of patients, and taking initial action to rectify any identified deficits through wardmanager/modern matron.- Maintain a positive approach to achievement within the team.- Ensure adequate provision and maintenance of equipment- Assist with the induction of new staff and students, acting as a mentor.- Act as a role model giving guidance and support to staff and students.- Participate in problem solving related to work organisation.- To ensure that patients and carers are aware of their current and ongoing health needs.- To participate and promote clinical supervision.