RCN Officer x 2
Royal College of Nursing Birmingham
JOB PURPOSE
To work with a designated Senior RCN Officer and assist them in the provision ofservices for members, activists and branches within the Region. The work
includes advice and representation on employment, education and professional
practice matters for individuals and groups of members.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES- Management responsibilities
- 1 Manage self by taking personal ownership of work and career development.
- 2 Oversee casework of specified RCN Stewards working remotely in their
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- Development responsibilities
- 1 Maintain and enhance an up-to-date knowledge on employment legislation,
- 2 Ensure a commitment to Personal and Professional Development including
- 3 Improve individual performance in line with the annual appraisal,
- Financial responsibilities
- 1 Contribute to all internal and external audit processes ensuring
- 2 Contribute to the effective use of RCN resources.
- Specific role responsibilities
- 1 With supervision from the Senior RCN Officer, manage your own portfolio of
member cases dealing with employment processes and issues and
professional nursing advice, offering support, advice and representation asappropriate to member needs and RCN policy.
- 2 Support the Senior RCN Officer in representing the RCN locally and
range of stakeholders.
- 3 Build relationships with member employers to build influence and enable
- 4 Assist the Senior RCN Officer in working with employers and safety
members work within safe and appropriate working environments.
- 5 Liaise with other professional organisations and trade unions on areas of
- 6 Assist the Senior RCN Officer and the Campaign Support Officer in
- 7 Assist the Senior RCN Officer in supporting the activist Learning and
mentorship within the area.
- 8 Assist the Senior RCN Officer in supporting RCN branches including
activities.
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- Strategic duties
- 1 Support the designated Senior RCN Officer and the Regional Management
within the area.
- 2 Gather intelligence and campaign on behalf of the RCN for the benefits of
- 3 Support the development of services for members.
- Additional responsibilities
- 1 Work collaboratively with other appropriate parts of the RCN to provide a
- 2 Act with diplomacy and discretion to always safeguard confidential and
- 3 Treat colleagues, members, customers and others with respect in line with
- 4 Champion equity, diversity, inclusion and human rights and be responsible
Equality, diversity and inclusion statement.
- 5 Comply with the RCN Data Protection Policy, Retention Schedule and
- 6 Co-operate in maintaining safe and healthy working environments by
procedures relevant to their work activities.
- 7 Maximise all opportunities available to encourage member recruitment and
promote the benefits of joining the RCN. Promote the RCN as the
organisation that represents nurses and nursing, and that promotesexcellent in practice and shapes health policies.
- 8 Undertake any other duties as requested in line with the job role.
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