Positve Healthcare are  looking for a Staff Nurse (RGN/RMN/RNLD)to work according to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and relevant professional guidelines as a named nurse or key worker (with facilitation) for a defined group of patients / residents and take responsibility for:

• • Protecting and supporting the health of individual patients / residents
  • Assessment of care and health education needs
  • Development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care including discharge planning for each patient
• Under supervision, to gain experience and skills in:
  • Clinical practice
  • Facilitation and teaching
  • Management (as appropriate)
• To work in accordance with THG Nursing Strategy and contribute to achieving THG strategic objectives.
• To take charge of the ward/department/unit in the absence of senior nursing staff following performance review.
• To adopt a flexible approach to hours of duty, in order to meet the needs of the service over a 24 hour period.

Key Accountabilities

Scope and Authority

• To be an active participant in the multidisciplinary team, formulating care plans and utilising appropriate assessments.
• In conjunction with other health professionals, assess and manage risks identified through assessment of patients / residents.
•  To regularly review risk factors and work in conjunction with other health professionals to modify care plans as appropriate.
• To act as the primary nurse for inpatient stay.
• To ensure that clinical practice is evidenced based and consistent with relevant NICE guidelines and the organisations policies and procedures.
• To undertake clinical supervision to further develop competence and clinical practice.
• To act as a mentor/preceptor to students/support workers as appropriate.
• To supervise junior staff in carrying out their care plans.
• To liaise effectively with all actively involved in the care process, including carers and relatives, aspiring to provide an effective, seamless and integrated service to patients / residents.
• To maintain and update relevant knowledge and skills, maintain a professional portfolio and participate in further training as appropriate, in order to enhance quality of care for patients / residents and carers.
• To comply with the Huntercombe Group Health and Safety Policies and Protocols in order to contribute to safe working practices.
• To protect vulnerable adults / children from internal/external factors and act as a Patient Advocate.

Clinical Practice

• To ensure a comprehensive assessment is completed for the patients / residents to ensure a comprehensive person centred assessment is completed for their pathway.
• Ensure that each patient has an individual care plan and risk assessment, which takes into account the patient (if appropriate) and their carers views, with regular reviews.
• To administer medicine within the guidelines and framework of the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
• Practice within the defined parameters under the Mental Health Act 1983/2007.  
• Provide clinical leadership and supervision for the support workers and students.
• Ensure all clinical documentation is of a high standard and patient notes are maintained and filed in the appropriate way.
• Provide a highly specialised range of clinical interventions and knowledge of evidence based models of practice relevant to the patients’ / residents’ needs.
• Working autonomously with confidence and competence to provide a highly specialised and safe service to the patient.
• To take appropriate action when working with vulnerable adults and children following guidelines and procedures, liaising with appropriate agencies as required.
• Maintain and contribute to the standards of professional care, ethics, policies and procedures
• Maintain professional standards of practice at all times.