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Job description

In partnership with members of the multidisciplinary nursing team the post holder will develop, implement and evaluate a seamless specialist service, ensuring that patients receive the highest standards of clinical care. They act as a lead specialist and will demonstrate a high level of expertise within the specialist service, providing specialist advice, education and support to health care professionals and patients. The post holder will be responsible for contributing to the ongoing development of clinical practice, research and standards of care within the service, including development of local and regional policies, protocols and guidelines and contribute to service developments in collaboration with multidisciplinary colleagues. Also ensures the safety and well-being of service users, and always working in a manner that promotes dignity and human rights through the adoption of person centred care principles.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for assessing and recognising emergencies in the speciality. To interpret information and take appropriate action and to lead others to do the same.
• The post holder will actively undertake clinical audits and research within the specialist area.
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Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Registered Nurse: first level (general adult branch), on the live NMC register.
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Desirable Skills

• Advanced communications.
• Training/Skills Course.

Further Information

Location: Altnagelvin Hospital