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1.1                 Reports to the Senior Nurse any concerns in relation to patient care, the environment, staffing or any thing that may affect the service as a whole to children and their families

 

1.2                 Reports any accidents or incidents involving children, relatives and staff to the Senior Nurse. Completes statements and incident form, reporting such incidents appropriately

 

1.3                 Reports any concerns to the Senior Nurse or doctor in relation to child protection. Liases with Named Nurse, Named doctor or other professionals as appropriate

 

1.4                 Takes charge of the ward or department

               

1.5                 Exercises leadership within the department, and supervises and co-ordinates the work of the team in Paediatric Outpatients across the three sites (Darent Valley Hospital, Queen Mary’s Sidcup and Erith)

 

1.6                 Undertakes duties on different wards or departments as required by service demands, within the 24hr period

 

1.7                 Organises the off duty rotas as required ensuring cover across the three sites as required

 

1.8                 Arranges for children’s property and valuables to be cared for according to Trust policy

 

1.9                 Reports inadequate supplies of stores, having knowledge of budgeting costs in order that all resources are used appropriately and judiciously

 

1.10              Takes responsibility for the development of nursing guidelines, practice and protocols within the Paediatric Outpatient department

 

1.11              Ensures that up to date information and resources are available for children and their families in a variety of languages

 

 

 

3. Professional responsibilities:

 

3.1                         Gives assistance to and mentors newly appointed staff, as part of their orientation process

 

3.2                         Acts as an effective role model to all staff, students, children and their families

 

3.3                         Promotes and maintains a professional appearance and manner at all times in accordance with Trust policy

 

3.4                         Promotes the Department and the Trust as a whole, in the most positive manner to the children, parents and local population at all times

 

3.5                         Maintain accurate documentation and information systems both manually and by using the departments computer system

 

3.6                         Maintains confidentiality at all times ensuring that information is only given out with appropriate permission

 

3.7                         Actively maintains a safe environment for children and families, visitors and other staff, as required by the Health and Safety at Work Act, Health and Safety policy, Risk Management policy and COSHH regulations

 

3.8                         Acknowledges and abides by the Code of Professional Conduct for Nurses and is guided by advisory documents issued by the NMC

 

3.9                         Maintains and develops own professional practice, keeping abreast of new developments and concepts, both clinical and professional

 

3.10                      Maintains good relationships with staff organisations and voluntary bodies

 

 

 

4. Education and development responsibilities:      

 

4.1                         Teach staff, parents and students, to ensure there is a unified understanding of the needs of the baby, child and adolescent

 

4.2                         Actively participates with department staff and link tutors in ensuring an optimum learning environment and learning experience for student nurses and other learners, in accordance with Trust and University policy

 

4.3                         Acts as a personal supervisor/mentor to students and junior staff, undertaking appropriate assessment. Reports progress or problems to the Senior Nurse and University as appropriate

 

4.4                         Ensures the provision of adequate supervision for all grades of more junior staff and students

 

4.5                         Take part in multi disciplinary meetings to contribute and encourage new ideas

4.6                         Participates in and undertakes a system of individual performance review

 

4.7                         Attends annual updates on fire, moving and handling, child protection, paediatric resuscitation and others as directed

 

4.8                         Participates in teaching, research and audit projects

 

4.9                         Attends other study days as identified by the Senior nurse as being relevant to their sphere of practice

 

4.10                      Identifies in partnership with the Senior Nurse areas of practice where their role can be extended, to enhance the service provided for children and their families

 

 

 

5.General responsibilities:

 

5.1                To adhere to all Trusts agreed policies and procedures

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5.2               To promote and develop the equality of opportunity in                                     accordance with the Trust’s Equal Opportunities Policy

 

5.3                   To protect the confidentiality of information relating to the Trust,

                       Patient and Staff or other agencies

           

5.4                   To provide a quality service to internal and external agencies.           Participate in and develop clinical governance within sphere of     responsibility

            

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