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• Assist the Clinical Manager in developing a service that will ensure that the needs of patients are met with regard to their age, spiritual, cultural, ethnic and sexual orientation
• To assist the Clinical Manager with the on-going development of the unit
• Assist the Clinical Manager in developing protocols and procedures that reflect the needs of patients within the unit
• In the absence of the manager/deputy, undertake responsibility for the day to day running of the unit
• In consultation with the multi-disciplinary team, ensure high standards of individual care for patients and that they are fully consulted and involved in every aspect of their care
• To undertake a clinical leadership role for a specified group of patients, to ensure a co-ordination of services designed to meet their individualised plans of care
• Authorised to sign timesheets, mileage claims forms etc.
• To engage in supervision and support on practice, professional/personal development and career issues, including attitude and outlook in respect of patients of nursing and non-nursing staff in consultation with the Clinical Manager
• To liaise effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and both statutory and non-statutory organisations involved with client care
• Participate in the monitoring and implementation of the Mental Health Act (1983)
• To follow the Code of Professional Conduct, as laid-down by the NMC
• To be aware of current research in the care of people with severe mental illness, especially research related to the recovery approach, PSI and other relevant clinical issues
• To Input patient data onto NCRS ensuring accuracy and timescales are met in line with Trust Policy
• To assist the Clinical Manager in ensuring high quality of evidence-based practice is carried out by all staff within the unit
• Assist in the maintenance of up to date records from all clients referred to the Unit
• To participate in senior nurse rota
• To participate in the recruitment process, as required.

This job description provides a brief overview of the Charge Nurse role.

It is subject to regular review and development in consultation with the post holder

Please see attached job description and person specification to support your application for this post. Please refer to the essential criteria in the person specification which will highlight the skills, knowledge and experience you will need to demonstrate in your application, by way of example, to give yourself the best opportunity to be shortlisted.