Unit Manager

To be responsible for the organisation and management of the ward / clinical area on a 24-hour basis To, at all times, have an overall view of the intensity of the workload and the experience of the staff and act to utilise the nursing establishment to ensure adequate cover to achieve a high standard of nursing care To delegate appropriately encouraging staff to develop and advance their skills To ensure the formal reporting and recording of adverse incidents in line with Trust policy To keep the senior nurse informed of any adverse incidents and complaints; investigating complaints and adverse incidents as required by the senior nurse, intervening at an early level to resolve informally where possible and taking appropriate action in relation to any identified outcomes Job description Job responsibilities To be responsible for the organisation and management of the ward / clinical area on a 24-hour basis To, at all times, have an overall view of the intensity of the workload and the experience of the staff and act to utilise the nursing establishment to ensure adequate cover to achieve a high standard of nursing care To delegate appropriately encouraging staff to develop and advance their skills To ensure the formal reporting and recording of adverse incidents in line with Trust policy To keep the senior nurse informed of any adverse incidents and complaints; investigating complaints and adverse incidents as required by the senior nurse, intervening at an early level to resolve informally where possible and taking appropriate action in relation to any identified outcomes