Charge Nurse

For further information please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification Clinical Leadership 2.1 Manage a co-ordinated nursing service in liaison with all members of the multi-disciplinary team maximising high quality patient care. 2.2 To maintain clinical credibility through practice and to utilise the findings of nursing research and evidence based care to optimise high quality patient care. 2.3 To monitor and review nursing practice regularly, participating in audits and data gathering using trust information systems in accordance with Trust policy and NMC Guidelines. 2.4 To maintain the continuity of quality nursing care that responds flexibly to patients and carersneeds and includes a safe discharge to the community or relevant care setting. 2.5 Monitoring of trends and prevalences of clinical incidents according to the Trusts ClinicalGovernance Guidance and Directives and develop strategies to prevent them reoccurring.