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Job description

The post holder is accountable for their ward/department and will promote and monitor safe and effective practice; enhance the patient/client experience; provide effective leadership and management; contribute to the delivery of the organisation’s objectives. Please see employer website for full job details & person specification.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to DHSSPS and NMC guidelines for practice requirements and standards, for example, safe handling, administration, storage and custody of medicinal products.
• Ensure that organisational goals are reflected in own and the nursing teams’ objectives and in ward/department plans.
• Develop and maintain a culture of person-centred care within the ward/department.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Registered Nurse on Part 1 of the live NMC Register (Adult).
• Have 3 years’ experience as Band 6 in an Acute/Unscheduled setting or have 5 years’ post-registration experience as a Band 5 including 3 years’ within an Acute/Unscheduled setting.

Further Information

Location: Royal Victoria Hospital.