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Job description

The post holder is accountable for their ward/department and will: Lead a team and work autonomously to achieve person centred care. Promote and monitor safe and effective practice. Enhance the patient / client experience. Provide effective leadership and management. Contribute to the delivery of the organisations objectives.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to DHSSPS and NMC guidelines for practice requirements and standards, for example, safe handling, administration, storage and custody of medicinal products.
• To act as a role model to promote a culture of research and reflective practice within the ward / department to enhance person-centred care.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment for staff, patients, clients & visitors by ensuring compliance with legislation, policies and protocols including health and safety, healthcare associated infection, risk management and critical incident reporting.
• Assist the Ward Sister / Charge Nurse to develop person-centred care within the ward / department
• Promote a caring environment where equality and diversity issues are respected and patients / clients and their careers are enabled to be partners in their care.
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Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Registered Nurse on Part 1 (Mental Health) on the live NMC Register.
• Have two years post-registration experience within a mental health setting.
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Further Information

Location: LVH, Main Building