Senior Staff Nurse

Duties and Responsibilities: Deliver prescribed care to a defined group of patients/Service users that reflect their individual needs. Assess, plan and deliver, with the patient and their carer/family, nursing care which takes account of patient choice and wishes, acting as the patient's named nurse. This includes the evaluation and review of these plans on a frequent basis, reflecting their needs. Contribute to a team approach to patient care in conjunction with all members of the Multi-Disciplinary team. Build relationships and effectively communicate and engage with external professionals and stakeholders. Accurately communicate with, observe, and engage with patients to assess need and evaluate progress. Understand and participate in relevant quality improvement processes and clinical governance, supporting the site to achieve high standards of person-centred care and regulatory outcomes. Ensure record keeping is accurate, and documentation is completed contemporaneously, including daily notes and incident reports. Escalate concerns appropriately regarding resident/service user well-being, incidents, or staffing concerns in a timely manner. Support new/junior/agency staff as required, helping colleagues complete induction and deliver person-centred care to the required standards. Complete all mandatory training and competency assessments required within the specified timescales. Act as the Nurse in charge of the Ward. Supervise a defined group of Nursing or HCA colleagues, ensuring they receive management and clinical supervision. Undertake a defined lead role within the ward or hospital. Act as bed Manager and/or Site Co-ordinator out of hours. Provide accurate information about care in an accessible format to patients/service users and their families. Prioritise nursing duties and delegate appropriately and effectively within the shift coordination framework, working as nurse in charge as required, ensuring a safe environment as far as reasonable practicable. Maintain a continued level of personal professional development to demonstrate contemporary practice and meet the requirements of revalidation, as a minimum. Undertake the role of Practice Supervisor to Student nurses on placement on the ward, having completed the requisite training with the HEI that relates to the ward/Hospital/Unit. Develop and maintain a good professional relationship with patients, colleagues, and visitors, responding promptly and courteously to requests, enquiries, concerns, complaints, and suggestions. Actively participate in clinical supervision and reflective practice at least monthly. Ensure awareness and knowledge of the local child and adult safeguarding policies and procedures in the service, including whom to contact with the Local Authority Safeguarding team; attend Safeguarding training in accordance with the mandatory training for the role of a Staff Nurse. Ensure the requirements of the Mental Health, Capacity Act, and Deprivation of Liberty Standards are met. Adhere to Company Medicines Management policies at all times. Recognise and respond appropriately to challenging behaviour in line with company and divisional policies and training, supporting junior staff in managing difficult situations and de-escalation, and developing resilience and strategies to manage. Adhere to Priory Group policies and protocols and the NMC Code.

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