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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

1. Clinical 

• To use skills and knowledge to contribute to the assessment, implementation and evaluation of patient care.

• To use skills and knowledge to identify subtle changes in condition and to take clinical actions, reporting to senior nursing and medical staff any concerns.

• To ensure care is delivered in a safe and effective manner and as far as is practicable is based on an evidence of good practice.

• To delegate work to other non-registered members of staff in an efficient manner, prioritising work-load effectively and using appropriate and agreed tools.

• To be familiar with emergency procedures pertaining to community settings and how to instigate these as required.

• To contribute to the information required to support the Care Quality Commission inspection visits, and to be aware of the standards and be able to provide accurate information to inspectors

• To actively participate in the promotion of healthy lifestyles, early detection and prevention of disease. 

2. Staff Management

• To facilitate compliance of other staff with regard to local and national standards of good practice.

• To communicate with all concerned to facilitate a smooth transfer of patients from hospital to the community as required.

• To assist in the delivery of learning opportunities that fulfils the development needs of colleagues.

• To contribute to the induction and training of students and other new staff.

• To work effectively as a member of the multi-disciplinary team to support the planning and achievement of local service objectives 

• To contribute to the development of clinical governance and quality agenda for the service.

• To deputise in the absence of senior nursing staff and manage the centre as shifts require. 

3. Communication and Working Relationships 

• To participate in the Trust’s Supervision and Appraisal programme

• Attend team meetings as often as possible to ensure understanding and to assist in the promotion of a team where all members are respected and involved

• To use communication to ensure good standards of care are maintained and all members of the multidisciplinary team have the information they require 

4. Professional Ethics 

• To adhere to the Code of Professional Conduct as identified by the NMC.

• To facilitate compliance of other staff with regard to local and national standards of good practice.

• To exercise good practice with own time management, punctuality and attendance

5. Documentation

• To ensure up to date written and electronic records and activity data are maintained, in accordance with professional and organisational standards.

• To record accurately in Care Plans in line with Record Keeping Policy.

• To assist in the preparation of high quality written reports and any other written documentation as necessary to support patient care.

• To effectively use IM&T support systems as required i.e. Systmone and health roster

6. Leadership 

• To assist in the implementation and evaluation of evidence based protocols, policies and integrated care pathways in line with the service provision. 

• To assist in the regular review of patient information in conjunction with other team members, using a variety of mediums that take into account cultural diversity and communication difficulties. 

• To demonstrate and pass on specialist skills to other staff both in the immediate team and wider colleagues as appropriate to their grade.

7. Education and Training 

• To assist in the delivery of learning opportunities that fulfils the development needs of colleagues.

• To work within the multi-disciplinary team by assisting in the development, co-ordination, implementation and evaluation of teaching programmes for patients and their carers that provide them with necessary knowledge and skills to retain their independence. 

• To contribute to the education and training programmes of staff within the team 

• To contribute to the induction and training of students and staff

8. Service Development and Delivery 

• To work effectively as a member of the multi-disciplinary team to support the planning and achievement of local service objectives;

• To support the implementation of changing practice in line with new targets and/or service developments. 

• To contribute to the development of clinical governance and quality agenda for the service 

• To actively engage in practice development, audit and research activities as necessary

9. Professional Development 

• To demonstrate on-going personal development through participation in internal and external development opportunities, recording learning outcomes in a portfolio. 

• To keep abreast of new trends and developments and incorporate them into practice as necessary. 

• Demonstrate ability to review and reflect on own practice and performance through effective use of professional and operational supervision in line with local guidelines