Staff Nurse

· This senior staff role will be the department link nurse for cervical screening
· They will have significant clinical experience, provide sound clinical expertise to their team, and coordinate and deliver high quality care.
· They will be a role model for expert clinical care, and lead on specific projects / management functions as delegated by the Clinic Manager.
· They will role model the identified Trust values at all times.
· In general settings, they will be the assigned deputy for their manager, generally known as a Junior Sister / Charge Nurse, coordinating clinical, managerial and education requirements of the area, and being a role model for team members, whilst delivering and overseeing high standards of care.
· In midwifery settings, they will be called a Midwife.
· In specialist settings, they will have a significant level of specialist clinical knowledge and expertise in the clinical functions of care delivery.
· They will provide advice and guidance also, and generally be known as a senior staff nurse., · The post holder will be a clearly identifiable senior clinical staff member, and team leader.
· This senior staff role will be the department link nurse for cervical screening
· They will have significant clinical experience, provide sound clinical expertise to their team, and coordinate and deliver high quality care.
· They will be a role model for expert clinical care, and lead on specific projects / management functions as delegated by the Clinic Manager.
· They will role model the identified Trust values at all times.
· In general settings, they will be the assigned deputy for their manager, generally known as a Junior Sister / Charge Nurse, coordinating clinical, managerial and education requirements of the area, and being a role model for team members, whilst delivering and overseeing high standards of care.
· In midwifery settings, they will be called a Midwife.
· In specialist settings, they will have a significant level of specialist clinical knowledge and expertise in the clinical functions of care delivery.
· They will provide advice and guidance also, and generally be known as a senior staff nurse., · Lead on assessing planning and implementing high quality care, and evaluating care options for patients in the clinical area, in line with the Trust values and objectives
· Lead on complex clinical care for patients within their area
· This senior staff nurse role will be the department Link Nurse for the Cervical Screening Programme, leading on cervical smear clinics and overseeing the full pathway of care, including results management and referral
· Ensure the safe custody, maintenance and administration of medication, in accordance with established Trust policy
· Promote and maintain a safe therapeutic environment for patients, their families and staff, according to national and local Infection Control guidelines, Health & Safety legislation and Trust policies and objectives
· Provide sound evidence based clinical advice as required to staff and patients
· Maintain a good understanding and implementation of clinical escalation procedures as required
· Understand the Trust clinical governance framework, and participate in the promoting and safeguarding of high standards of care, through effective risk management & governance, and adherence to the Trust values
· Ensure that the team promote, ensure and adhere to the Trust safeguarding polices
· Undertake effective multi professionally work with colleagues to deliver care
· Coordinate and manage nurse led clinics where appropriate
· Coordinate specialist functions, including making clinical decisions where appropriate
· Monitor quality of standards of care, in line with CQC requirements and Trust and Divisional objectives
· Deliver and supervise a high quality patient experience
· Work with manager to collect and disseminate data on quality indicators etc, in line with national and Trust objectives
· Maintain a safe working environment, including ensuring equipment is safe, and used in line with Trust policy and values
· Promote and maintain patient safety at all times, including proactively implementing falls prevention
· Lead role in the detection, management and prevention of safeguarding issues
· Have an awareness of current professional and clinical developments within their area of practice and promote this to others
Professional
· Maintain professional behaviour at all times and promote a positive image of Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation trust at all times in line with trust values
· Maintain and contribute to a high quality safe working environment recognising the health and safety requirements of patients, visitors and staff
· Practice in accordance with the NMC code of professional conduct and other appropriate professional guidelines
· Understand and practice in accordance with trust and unit policies and procedures and ensure they are understood and practiced by staff
· Ensure all strategies, policies and protocols relating to infection control are implemented, monitored and that appropriate and timely action is taken in response to ensuring the prevention of cross infection
· Protects patient confidentiality and reports any breaches in line with the data protection act and trust policies
· Report accidents, incidents and complaints and provide initial support for members of staff or patients involved in line with trust policy
· Maintain clear and accurate documentation in line with NMC and trust standards
· Be aware of clinical governance and the impact it has on patient care · Understand local audit processes and takes opportunities to participate in local and trust wide audits
· Participate in the ordering and maintenance of adequate stock supply in an effective
· Manner
· To familiarise and read all required local and trust wide policies, procedures and guidelines
· Take responsibility for the teaching and education of pre-registration students acting as a mentor.
Leadership and Management
· Manage the day to day staffing arrangements and rotas, to ensure safe levels of practice
· Be a shift coordinator on a regular basis where appropriate
· Ensure staff adhere to Trust protocols of care, eg Infection Control
· Take continuing responsibility for the Ward / Department in absence of manager
· Participate in senior nurse / unit on call rota / bleep holder (some areas, eg paediatrics) as appropriate
· Lead and manage their own clinical team within general clinical areas, and of the total team in the absence of the manager, in line with Trust values
· Develop and maintain effective communication and working relationships with other professional groups, and staff generally within the Division and the Trust
· Contribute to the effective management of the area by ensuring correct levels of staff are in place to deliver and assist with the planning of off duty rotas

· Assist in the delivery of induction / orientation of new staff
· Act as a role model, ensuring staff work to Trust guidelines and values
· Supervise, under the direction of their manager, the work of qualified and unqualified staff and learners
· Provide clinical support and guidance to staff
· Act as a resource for clinical knowledge to staff
· Initiate action on complaints & incident management and responses, and assist in their investigation and resolution
· Participate in recruitment and selection, and develop effective selection and interviewing skills
· Undertake appraisals of staff, following training
· Chair team meetings as required
· Lead on specific projects, as indicated and agreed by manager
· Have a working knowledge of budget arrangements for area, focussing on cost effectiveness and quality, to ensure maximum use of resource
· Understand and manage local change with team members, including the embedding of new projects, · Participate in the education of all learners within their area
· Actively support and assist in preceptorship and in pre-registration student support, supervision and guidance including mentorship where appropriate
· Identify and respond to learning needs for area
· Develop and deliver or organise local training sessions, mindful of the Trust values
· Facilitate others in the development of informal teaching skills
· Participate in the annual training needs analysis for their area
· Participate in any local or related research projects, clinical trials etc
· Apply and encourage others to utilise evidence based practice and relevant research findings in practice
· Identify areas of nursing / midwifery research within their area that will be of benefit, and encourage and educate other staff to recognise the importance of research
Professional development
· Maintain professional registration
· Ensure mandatory training and a satisfactory appraisal is in date
· Undertake a professional development plan and demonstrate achievement of objectives
· Ensure adherence to Trust policy and guidelines at all times
· Role model Trust values at all times

Our Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites-Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital-along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5m, providing full clinical services including maternity, A&E and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health care. The CQC rates us Good in safety, effectiveness, care and responsiveness, and Outstanding in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Mid.
We are delivering sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan. In line with Greener NHS ambitions, we aim for net zero carbon emissions by 2045. Achieving this requires collective effort. We encourage staff to reduce their impact on carbon, waste and pollution wherever possible. Every action counts to create a healthier, more sustainable future.

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