band 6 senior staff nurse jd

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Job Description

Post Title Band AFC Code

Job Description

1. Job Details

Job Title: Senior Staff Nurse

Service : Rehabilitation

Department/Directorate Specialist Rehabilitation Services

Reports to (Title): Ward Manager (Rehabilitation Medicine / Stroke)

Accountable to (Title): Ward Manager / Matron

Location/Site/Base: Rotational Post between Broadfield Rehabilitation Medicine andSneyd Stroke Rehabilitation Wards

2. Job Purpose/Main Duties/Responsibilities

The post-holder will plan and lead in the delivery of care and rehabilitation programmes working incollaboration with patients, their carers and the multidisciplinary team within the specialistrehabilitation services; this will include the assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation andsetting of individualized patient goals. The post-holder will demonstrate sound leadership skillsand professional actions to support, motivate and empower others. In addition the post-holder will

act as a role model to junior nursing staff and will act as a shift / team leader and Senior Nurse onsite on a regular basis.

3. Nature of the Service This post is based within the Specialist rehabilitation Service at the Haywood Hospital and thepost-holder will rotate between Broadfield Rehabilitation Medicine and Sneyd StrokeRehabilitation Wards.

The post-holder will support in the development and provision of specialist rehabilitationprogrammes to maximize the potential of patients; working in collaboration with patients and theircarers and the multidisciplinary team.

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4. Organisation Chart

5. Key Responsibilities/Duties

1 To perform all aspects of the role in accordance with the policies established byStaffordshire and Stoke on Trent Partnership Trust

2 Act at all times in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct andassociated guidance

3 Direct the delivery of quality patient care by participating in the assessment, planning,

provision and evaluation of the individualised programmes of care. Ensure that theCQUIN targets and measures are implemented and practice embedded at ward level

4 In conjunction with the patient, relatives and wider multidisciplinary team, formulate adetailed and agreed plan to support the continuity of the patients care on discharge

5 Assist in the admission; transfer and discharge of patients in accordance with localarrangements

6 In order to meet the needs of patients and the service; rotate to other areas within thecommunity hospitals as required

7 Ensure that at all times the clinical care delivered following safe working practices tominimise the risk of the transmission of infection

8 Ensure the maintenance and security of all equipment belonging to SSOTP9 Use of all available opportunities to further develop clinical leadership10 In conjunction with the Ward Sister and Senior Clinical Nurses / Multidisciplinary

colleagues; assist in the local resolution, investigation and responses to complaints11 In conjunction with senior colleagues promote an environment that is conducive to

high quality patient care12 As shift leader, ensure that high quality clinical care is delivered to patients, using

every opportunity to promote patient feedback13 Participate in the staff individual performance review procedure14 Actively participate in the SSOTP mentorship / preceptorship programme15 To maintain and improve professional knowledge and competence

16 To ensure the development of personal objective setting and review; including thecreation of a personal development plan

Ward Manager

(Sneyd andBroadfield Ward)

Nursing

Colleagues

Senior Staff

Nurse

Junior Nursing Staff / Support

Workers

Multidisciplnary Colleagues



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Policy Service Development To participate in the ongoing review and development of nursing policy and practice

Financial Responsibilities

Assist in the management of resources by participating in the selection ordering andmonitoring of departmental stock items; keeping within the financial constraints of theallocated budget

People ManagementTake a lead role in the mentoring, education and assessment of junior staffProvide opportunities to support staff through informal / formal mechanisms Act as a shift leader and ensure the appropriate allocation of staff according topatient dependency / skill mixProactively manage the professional development of nursing staff within therehabilitation department

Attend and lead monthly Ward Meetings and cascade information to staff asappropriate

Managing and using informationEnsure the maintenance and completion of comprehensive, contemporaneousclinical records with the involvement of the patient and their familyPromote effective communication with all internal and external agenciesTo ensure that confidentiality is maintained at all times in conjunction with the Trust’sConfidentiality / Data Security policies

Audit, research and developmentIn conjunction with clinical colleagues; promote the implementation of evidencebased practice within the clinical area

Job Description Agreement

I declare that I have read the Job Description and Person Specification

Job Holder Name:

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GENERAL RESPONSIBIL ITIES

You will be expected in your day to day activities to behave in a way that is clearly aligned tothe Partnership Trust values of:

- We put quality first- We focus on people

- We take responsibility

As a consequence you should appraise yourself of the expected behaviours as outlinedbelow:



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Quality First

What you will see:

We will seek feedback from users tocheck how we are doing

We will look for innovative ways to dothings

We will be efficient with our resources

We will be open and honest and act withintegrity

We will reflect on our practice andevaluate how well we are working

What you won’t see:

We will not compromise standardsWe will not be complacent or apathetic

We won’t moan without doing somethingabout it

We will not decline opportunities to reflectand learn

We will not settle if more can be done

Focus on People

What you will see:

We will be friendly, approachable andprofessional

We will take time to listen to your needsand find what is important to you

We will explain what is happening in waysyou can understand i.e. no jargon!

We will work with you to help you find thesupport you need

We will treat everyone equally


We will not be impatientWe will not ignore you or talk over youWe will not be unhelpful or dismissiveWe will not be disrespectful

Take Responsibility

What you will see:

We will explain clearly what we can andcannot do

We will do what we say we are going todo

We will keep you informed at every stage

We will empower you and help you

remain independentWe will encourage you to reach your fullpotential


We will not refuse to help

We will not ignore questions

We will not leave you with uncertainty ornowhere to turn

We will not disempower you

AppraisalYou will actively participate in the annual appraisal process which sets personal objectivesand provides a personal development plan to identify individual training and developmentneeds. This is in addition to a requirement to attend all identified statutory/mandatorytraining.

Customer Service ExcellenceYou will demonstrate a commitment to provide customer focussed services and tocontinuously enhance the customer experience.



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Raising ConcernsThe Partnership Trust is committed to encourage a culture where it is safe and acceptable toraise concerns about poor or unacceptable practice and misconduct. All employees have aresponsibility in line with the NHS Constitution, their professional code of practice (whereapplicable) and the values of the Partnership Trust to report genuine concerns when theyare encountered.

Information Governance and Confidentiality

You may, during the course of your employment, receive and come into contact withinformation about the Trust, its service users, employees, contractors, and stakeholdersmuch of which will be considered to be confidential.You are required to maintain an appropriate standard of confidentiality. Any disclosures ofconfidential information made unlawfully outside the proper course of your responsibilitieswill be treated as a serious matter and dealt with under the Trust’s Disciplinary Procedure,the outcome of which may lead to formal disciplinary action, including dismissal.Upon leaving the organisation all information that you have obtained should be returned toyour line manager. Your duty of confidentiality to the Trust, its service users, employees,

contractors, and stakeholders shall remain after leaving employment with the PartnershipTrust.You must comply with all information rights legislation including the Data Protection Act 1998and shall protect the personal data of your respective staff, clients and patients. In order toensure information is handled appropriately and in line with the law you must follow allPartnership Trust policies, procedures and guidance in relation to information security,records management and information quality. You have a duty to maintain awareness ofinformation governance requirements and, as part of this, are required to undertakeinformation governance training. Failure to comply with these requirements may be treatedas a serious matter and dealt with under the Trust’s Disciplinary Procedure, the outcome ofwhich may lead to formal disciplinary action, including dismissal.

IM&T As part of your role you may be expected to use various computer equipment and ITsystems. If you are unable to use any aspect of IT, which you are required to use for yourrole, it is your responsibility to seek appropriate advice and support.

Data QualityIt is the responsibility of all staff whose jobs requires them to record information in thePartnership Trust Computer systems (e. g RIO and ESR) to ensure that the data enteredinto these systems is of high data quality and that information is recorded correctly and in atimely manner. Failure to adhere to this requirement could be considered a disciplinarymatter.

Research GovernanceThe Partnership Trust manages all research in accordance with the requirements ofResearch Governance Framework. As an employee/contractor of the Partnership Trust youmust comply with all reporting requirements, systems, duties and actions put in place by thePartnership Trust to deliver research governance.

Professional/Managerial Codes of PracticeYou are expected to abide by the relevant codes of practice of the registering body for yourprofession and the NHS Code of Conduct for managers, if appropriate.

Policies

You will be required to abide by all policies of the Partnership Trust.Risk Management



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Patient, client and staff safety is paramount. You will promote a just and open culture toreporting of incidents and adverse events. In accordance with the Risk ManagementStrategy, you will participate, whenever required, with the risk management process. You willsupport line managers by attending mandatory and statutory training, completingincident/accident forms for every adverse event or near miss that occurs, report all defectsand complaints, and communicate any dangerous situation of individuals potentially at risk.

You will promote a risk management culture within your working environment and ensuringparticipation and involvement of all staff, in line with the Partnership Trust’s risk managementstrategy and policies.

You will identify potential risks that may impact on the Partnership Trusts ability to achieveits objectives, including details of risk likelihood, severity and impact, and record thesedetails in the appropriate system and on the Partnership Trust Risk register.

Health and Safety at WorkHealth & Safety is the responsibility of all staff and you are required to take due care at work,

report any accidents or untoward occurrences and comply with the Partnership Trust Health& Safety Policy in order that it can fulfil its Health and Safety responsibilities.

You should be aware of current health and safety policies of the Partnership Trust andattend all mandatory health and safety training. You will maintain a safe workingenvironment for patients, clients, visitors and employees. You must not willingly endangeryourself or others whilst at work and safe working practices and safety precautions must beadhered to. Protective clothing and equipment must be used where appropriate.

You will comply with regular Health & Safety inspections with the Health and Safety Managerto ensure compliance with all current legislation. You must co-operate with those in authorityand others in meeting the statutory requirements and in following policies and procedures.

You are reminded that in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 you havea duty to take reasonable care to avoid injury to yourself and to others affected by your workactivities.

Infection Prevention and Control In accordance with the Health and Social Care Act 2010, you will actively participate in theprevention and control within the capacity of your role and act as a role model to all staff.The Act requires you to attend Infection Prevention and Control training on induction, regularupdates as required in the Partnership Trust Training needs analysis policy and to takeresponsibility for the practical application of the training in the course of your work. Infectionprevention and control must be included in any personal development plan or appraisal.

Safeguarding of Children & Young PeopleThe Partnership Trust is committed to the Safeguarding of Children and Young People andhas signed up to the Safeguarding Children Board Policy & Procedures to which you mustbe familiar with and adhere to. It is your responsibility to attend mandatory training withregard to child protection as per the Partnership Trust’s Policy and Guidance.

Safeguarding Vulnerable AdultsIt is the responsibility of all employees to safeguard vulnerable adults and to attendmandatory training. You must adhere to the Partnership Trust’s Adult safeguarding policiesand also Staffordshire & Stoke on Trent Interagency Adult Protection Procedures.

Alcohol & DrugsEven small amounts of alcohol can impair work performance and affect the ability to dealwith patients/clients and the public in a proper and acceptable manner. Consumption of



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alcohol during work hours in not permitted, neither is attending work already under theinfluence of alcohol or other substances.

Smoke Free Environment All employees are required as a condition of their employment to be non-smoking whilst onduty. During any unpaid breaks in duty, such as the formal lunch break or a split shift, staffwill be free to smoke but only provided the following conditions are observed:

Smoking takes place away from the Partnership Trust premises, grounds andimmediate environment; it is not acceptable for staff to congregate in groups tosmoke out Partnership Trust premises and smoking will not be tolerated atentrances/exits to the Partnership Trust sites. Smoking “breaks” are not permittedunder any circumstances i.e. smokers will not receive additional breaks to allow themto smoke.

Any members of staff smoking in any location must not be identifiable as NHSemployees. Employees wishing to smoke should ensure their uniforms are fullycovered in all seasons.

Smokers must give sufficient time for smoke smells/smells of tobacco to dissipatebefore returning to direct patient care.

Staff who wish to quit smoking will be supported and encouraged to seek advice andassistance in doing so in order to comply with the requirements of this policy.

Counter FraudYou are expected to comply with Partnership Trust counter fraud policies and proceduresand to note the obligation, where appropriate, to inform and seek advice from the LocalCounter Fraud Specialist.

Employees are expected to act in accordance with the standards laid down by theirProfessional Organisations and statutory standards where applicable and are expected to:-

Ensure that the interest of patients/clients remains paramount at all times.Be impartial and honest in the conduct of their official business.Use the public funds entrusted to them to the best advantage of the service, always ensuringvalue for money.

Ensure that they do not abuse their official position for personal gain or tobenefit their family or friends.

Ensure that they do not seek to advantage or further private business orother interest, in the course of their official duties.

Comply with all aspects of this policy and other Partnership Trust policies

Consult with their line Manager if in any doubt.

Corporate Communications and Engagement All staff, as part of their role and everyday duties, have a part to play in supporting thedelivery of communications and engagement, whether it is through effecting goodcommunications internally, delivering key messages externally, engaging with partners andthe public or helping to gather good news.

Effective communications and engagement is not a separate task or discrete process carriedout by a particular team, but a business imperative and the responsibility of every employee – as such it will form part of the appraisal process for all members of staff. The PartnershipTrust will provide appropriate support to enable employees to develop a confidentknowledge base of the organisation and proactively undertake communications and

engagement on services and Partnership Trust priorities.



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Security

You have a responsibility to ensure the preservation of NHS property and resources and willtake all reasonable steps to ensure your own personal security and that of colleagues andpatients/clients.

The duties outlined in the job description are not intended to be exhaustive lists. The dutiesand responsibilities may be amended following consultation with you. All job descriptions willbe reviewed annually as part of the annual appraisal process

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