Staff Nurse - PICU in Manchester

Overview

The post holder will: work as part of the multidisciplinary team; act as a role of primary nurse; carry out assessments following referral to PICU; contribute to and ensure a therapeutic and safe environment is maintained whilst on duty for patients, staff and visitors; act as shift co-ordinator, providing a consistent approach to the management of the nursing team during the shift; assess, plan, prioritise, implement and evaluate nursing interventions to meet patient needs; provide and develop in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team and other relevant agencies a high quality service for patients and carers that takes into account individuals\' physical, psychological, spiritual and social needs.

Responsibilities

• To develop and support a culture which values people rights, enables them to make informed choices and recognises each individual\'s right to valued life-style, positive social experiences and use of valued resources.
• To lead & contribute to the smooth running of the unit in a consistent way that reflects the philosophies of the unit, service & hospital.
• Contribute to and ensure a therapeutic and safe environment is maintained whist on duty for patients, staff & visitors. Management Responsibilities
• To contribute to and ensure the smooth running of the shift while on duty, supporting the shift co-ordinator and maintaining a safe environment.
• To act as shift co-ordinator when allocated, providing a consistent approach to the management of the nursing team during the shift and the effective use of available resources to meet day-to-day tasks, care needs and maintaining a safe environment.
• To supervise & support junior and support staff, ensuring that their practice is safe and therapeutic throughout the shift.
• To demonstrate a working knowledge and application of all Trusts policies, procedures and protocols.
• To make use of available resources efficiently, informing the ward manager of any shortfalls or recommendations.
• Have good knowledge of and practice effective multidisciplinary teamwork and the role of individual team members.
• Report any change in the patients\' condition to the senior nurse.
• Be able to report on the clinical performance of all staff to the senior nurse.
• To ensure the physical environment is conducive to developing & maintaining a therapeutic environment consistent to the wellbeing of both patients & other staff.
• Demonstrate a good working knowledge of the 1983 Mental Health Act and the Care Programme Approach.
• To have adequate administrative skills, maintain appropriate records, adhering to the NMC and Trust guidelines on record keeping.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, prioritise, implement and evaluate nursing interventions to meet patient needs.
• Contribute to the organisation of multi-professional, patient centred care.
• Enable patients and carers to take an active role in care given.
• Undertake practice sensitive to the needs of patients/clients from multi-cultural backgrounds.
• Undertake comprehensive health care needs assessment of patients, re-assessing as appropriate.
• Recognise the effects of prescribed drugs and drug interactions.
• Planning systems of nursing activity that satisfy agreed standards at a local or at a Trust level.
• Co-ordinating the multidisciplinary team for discharge planning.
• Dealing personally with patients, their families and carers who make a complaint.
• Monitoring the action of others to whom responsibility for patient care has been delegated.
• Demonstrate adequate skills in the establishment and maintenance of effective systems of communication with all disciplines and agencies.
• Enable adequate reporting takes place on all aspects of care within the ward and department.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate information to patients\' relatives as agreed by the clinical team.
• Demonstrate the ability to assist in the clinical review of major incidents.
• Ability to contribute to service development as and when appropriate.
• Demonstrate the ability to lead and/or assist with the care and responsibility of the patient.
• Ability to liaise with user groups and any other voluntary organisation.
• Ability to work on night duty.
• Participate in the development of the Trust\'s Link Nurse Framework as required.
• Identify, collect and evaluate information to support clinical decision making.
• Contribute to the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of standards in effective patient care.
• Support the dissemination and implementation of evidence based care.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary clinical audit.
• Participate in the writing of shared protocols for care.

Personal and Professional Responsibilities

• Comply with the NMC Professional Code of Conduct, relevant legislation, policies and procedures.
• Undertake regular review of performance with line manager to agree personal and service goals.
• Undertake regular clinical supervision.
• To ensure practice is updated and evidenced based. Undertake relevant training as required. Follow life- long learning principles.
• Demonstrate and take ownership for professional growth and development using Personal Development Plan and Portfolio.
• Supervise the professional work of other nursing staff, including nurses in training.
• Act as a positive role model to colleagues in relation to personal and professional conduct and practice.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of Trust procedures and policies, with effective communication to all staff.

Education Responsibilities

• Demonstrate adequate knowledge in rendering safe and effective nursing care.
• Contribute to the creation of the learning environment.
• Undertake health promotion and health education.
• Ability to assist with the development of \"on-site\" teaching activities.
• Ability to participate in all appropriate training events.

Health and Safety Responsibilities

• Take care of their own safety and others who may be affected by their actions or omissions.
• Adhere to Partnership and Departmental Health and Safety Policies and use any equipment or personal protective equipment provided to ensure safety.
• Co-operate with their managers to maintain safe systems and safe workplaces.
• Report any accidents, incidents or ill health, failings in premises equipment or personal protective equipment.
• Not interfere with any equipment provided to ensure Health and Safety.
• Not attempt to carry out tasks or repairs beyond their competence.

Other Information

• The Trust mandates all post holders who require a DBS for their role to subscribe to the DBS Update Service. You will be required to enrol for this service for a fee of £16 per year and maintain registration throughout your employment with GMMH.
• We are aspiring to ensure our workforce is representative of the diverse communities that we serve, and we are strongly committed to removing barriers to employment for candidates from under-represented groups, for example BAME, Disabled and LGBT+ communities.
• Sponsorship information: We are proud to be an approved sponsor for the Skilled Worker visa. Applications from individuals who require sponsorship will be considered alongside all other applications. Please be aware that not all roles are eligible for sponsorship.
• Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts at Greater Manchester Mental Health who have direct experience of mental health, learning disability or drug and alcohol services either as a service user or a carer. We will consider relevant experience outside the NHS to calculate your salary on appointment.