Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Communication

·         Interact with patients, visitors and colleagues in a professional manner at all times.

·         Report / action any accidents, incidents or undue occurrences reported or witnessed.

·         Ensure the provision of clear and appropriate verbal and written communication with patients, carers and the multidisciplinary team at all times.

·         Uses skills to overcome communication barriers to act as the patients advocate supporting their decisions this can include patients with learning disabilities, mental health needs or if patient requires an interpreter 

·         Liaise with the Gynaecology management team as appropriate.

·         Contribute positively to the effectiveness, safety and efficiency of the team.

·         Act as a role model adhering to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct at all times.

·         Supports clinics and advocates for patients.

·         Participates in gynaecology ward rounds, discharge planning and other multidisciplinary team meetings and ward team meetings

·         Provides accurate and contemporaneous documentation of patient care in accordance with UHSussex and national policies

·         Builds effective relationship with patients’ relatives and carers and other members of the nursing and multi-disciplinary team

·         Makes and receives telephone calls with due courtesy, effectively imparting and recording information taking into account confidentiality, Caldicott and Data Protection

·         Handles complaints and plaudits in a professional manner and in accordance with Trust policy

·         Liaises with the ward manager, senior nurse and colleagues regarding any issues/areas of concern

·         Demonstrate kindness and compassion by being non-judgmental; treating all staff equally; being honest and giving timely and constructive feedback 

Service Delivery and Improvement

·         To ensure infection control procedures and cleanliness are performed in line with Trust policies and procedures.

·         Ensure the health, safety and welfare of the department staff, taking action where necessary and report issues of concern to the senior staff nurse.

·         Initiate repair / maintenance requisitions as required.

·         Understand and implement the Trusts policies as appropriate for the clinic setting.

·         Be aware of and work in accordance with the Trust policies, procedures, standards and embrace the Trusts Vision ‘We Care’ in the clinic environment.

·         Maintain awareness of professional and organisational developments.

·         Ensure adequate stock levels are maintained within the department.

·         Ensure appropriate use of all Trust resources at all times.

·         Attend and participate in regular departmental meetings.

·         Actively participate in clinical audit and research as required.

·         Adhere to the Trust’s governance frameworks.

People Management and Development

·         Delegate appropriately tasks and workload to match the capabilities of more junior team members.

·         To contribute positively to the effectiveness and efficiency of the teams in which he/she works.

·         Assist with the induction and support of new colleagues.

·         Demonstrate a positive attitude to the mentoring and support of learners and junior staff.

·         Maintain an educational environment that is conductive to learning for all staff 

·         Facilitate learning for nursing students, nursing assistants and newly qualified staff to assist them in meeting their specific objectives and learning outcomes.

·         Undertake training as necessary in line with the development of the post and as agreed with line manager as part of the personal development planning process.

·         Accountable for attending all mandatory training on a regular basis and ensuring a record is kept. 

·         Accountable for own practice and take every opportunity to sustain and improve professional knowledge and competence 

Patient Care Delivery

·         To assess, plan and implement specialist gynaecological care in consultation with the multi disciplinary team, supervising the care and treatments administered by junior members of staff. 

·         To update and maintain nursing procedures in patients records following any treatments ensuring that all the key elements are adequately recorded. 

·         To act as a direct point of contact during appointment. This will include providing advice on any treatments or procedures that may be needed. The post holder will be expected to provide both standard and expert advice on different range of treatments and diagnostic tests. 

·         Administer drugs and treatments as prescribed according to NMC guidelines and the Trusts guidelines for the safe and Secure Handling of Medicines 

·         Ensure patients have a clear understanding of the clinical situation are prepared to provide informed consent.

·         Chaperone and assist the clinicians and staff working within the clinic.

·         Be an advocate and clearly present the patient/client point of view

·         Undertake a wide range of clinical duties relating to the different gynaecological clinics. 

·         Ensure appropriate stock levels and equipment availability to always support the smooth running of the clinics.

·         Act in emergency situations being able to make clinical decisions under pressure