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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. Adhere to Trust values 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.
• Adhere to Trust guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Ensure that organisational goals are reflected in own and the nursing teams’ objectives and in ward / department plans.
• Contribute to the development of the Trust’s policies and strategies, where appropriate.
• Maintain own professional and personal development in accordance with the NMC (2018) The Code: Professional Standards of Practice and Behaviour for Nurses and Midwives.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Registered Nurse on Part 1 of the live NMC Register..
• Have two years’ post-registration experience within medical wards/MDCU.

Desirable Skills

• Have obtained a Post Graduate Diploma or equivalent qualification i.e. Specialist Practice Course or stand-alone Module.

Further Information

Location: Ulster Hospital.