Staff Nurse

Clinical Responsibilities To be responsible for the unsupervised assessment of patient care needs and the development, implementation, and evaluation of plans of care, ensuring high standards of evidence-based care. To formulate evidence-based programmes of care based on an assessment and evaluation of patient needs. Professional Responsibilities To comply with Trust policies and practice within the NMC Standards and guidelines. To maintain professional registration and fulfil revalidation requirements. Education and Training To assist, when necessary, with induction and orientation programmes for staff ensuring that the needs of the ward are met. To participate in the sharing of knowledge with colleagues. Other Duties As part of ongoing professional development, and when required, act as Nurse in Charge in the absence of a Band 6/Sister, with appropriate guidance and support from senior nursing staff. Staff may be temporarily redeployed to other areas of the Trust during times of peak acuity, in accordance with their skills, competence and service needs. Please refer to the attached job description for further information