Staff Nurse (Mental Health)

Act as a role model to colleagues, seeking the highest standards of professionalism. Use their initiative and take responsibility for themselves and the quality of their work and the service they provide to patients. Assess the care needs of individual patients and then develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care for them. Lead a team of nurses in the provision of care to a named group of patients. Provide leadership to the team of nurses in their charge, supervising, monitoring, supporting and educating them in good professional and clinical practices. Assist in maintaining high standards of patient care, ensuring patients individuality and privacy are maintained at all times. Maintain confidentiality. Demonstrate effective handover and communication of care. Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of all Trust policies and procedures. Adhere to the NMC code of Professional Conduct. For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached. Job description Job responsibilities Act as a role model to colleagues, seeking the highest standards of professionalism. Use their initiative and take responsibility for themselves and the quality of their work and the service they provide to patients. Assess the care needs of individual patients and then develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care for them. Lead a team of nurses in the provision of care to a named group of patients. Provide leadership to the team of nurses in their charge, supervising, monitoring, supporting and educating them in good professional and clinical practices. Assist in maintaining high standards of patient care, ensuring patients individuality and privacy are maintained at all times. Maintain confidentiality. Demonstrate effective handover and communication of care. Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of all Trust policies and procedures. Adhere to the NMC code of Professional Conduct. For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.