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Main Tasks

· To work within the NMC code of professional practice, and within policies, procedures and guidelines of Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Trust.

· To ensure that high standards of nursing care are given, and act when standards are not being maintained

· Act as clinical role model, ensuring clinical expertise and practice is enhanced

· To participate in the assessing, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised programs of care.

· To clearly present the patients point of view to others, including promoting and protecting the interest and dignity of patients

· Establish and maintain effective communication within the multidisciplinary team, including contributing to effective communication concerning the specialism.

· Lead the team towards local, divisional and Trust objectives.

Clinical Duties

· To work in clinics as required.

· Ensure clinics are run in an efficient and timely way.

· To take an active role in risk assessment, supporting implementation of strategies to minimise risk. Ensuring incidents and near misses are reported, through promoting a no blame culture

· To recognise changes in patient conditions which require the intervention of others, and refer on as appropriate.

· To establish and maintain effective communication, both verbal and written.

· To be aware of team member’s skills and capabilities and be able to delegate tasks appropriately Act as an innovative and enthusiastic role model, providing leadership, guidance and advice to staff on operational & professional issues

· Assist the Department Manager in ensuring the department has appropriate Link nurses and support them undertaking that role

Professional Duties

· To work within the NMC code of Professional practice, and within the policies, procedures and guidelines of Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Trust.

· To provide mentorship and preceptorship as required, supporting the Department Manager in providing a suitable & effective learning environment for students.

· To take responsibility for own continuing professional development and performance, including identifying own development needs and maintain own portfolio in accordance with re-registration requirements

· To support the development of other team members

Managerial Duties

· Develop and manage the ophthalmology team, ensuring staffing and resources are kept within budget.

· Coordinate the service to achieve equity across both sites

· To manage verbal complaints and refer on when unable to resolve, encouraging junior staff to be proactive in the management of verbal / potential complaints

· To participate in investigation of incidents and complaints as required, including preparing detailed reports and letters to complainants. Share lessons learned with the team to improve patient care. To recognise, manage and prevent areas of conflict, escalating where necessary. Take an active role in the recruitment and selection of junior staff

· Be responsible for staff appraisals

· Ensure that all staff are assisted in meeting mandatory training requirements.

· Attend and participate in meetings as required, including providing feedback and disseminating information as appropriate

· Support the Department Manager in the monitoring of sickness and absence, and act accordingly within trust policies Contribute to site management rota

· Be proactive in the development of clinical area, supporting Department Manager in business planning process / service development, through contribution of new ideas to improve patient care / experience.

Financial Duties

· To have a high degree of budgetary awareness and support the Department Manager in the management of the budget and resources.

· Actively encourage staff awareness of budgetary restrictions and stock control.

Managing Self

· Participate in regular supervision.

· Attend all mandatory training.

· Participate annually identifying, developing and agreeing your own development plan with your Line Manager using the Trust Appraisal.

· Comply with all Trust policies, procedures and protocols.

· Carry out duties with due regard to the Trust’s Equal Opportunity Policy.

· Seek advice and support from Line Manager whenever necessary.

· Maintain professional conduct including appearance at all times.