Charge Nurse *£6000 Recruitment/Retention Paymentnhs Afc: Band 6

Main duties of the job 1 Clinical & Job Responsibilities 1.1 Will function as a supervisor to named nurse as allocated, taking responsibility for ensuring that named nurses formulate appropriate care plans.
1.2 Will ensure all staff are fully conversant with all aspects regarding the service user's care and treatment.
1.3 Will identify the individual care needs of allocated service users, plan, implement and evaluate all care programmes in conjunction with the unit's nursing team and the MDT.
1.4 Will maintain close liaison with all department\staff involved in a service user's care and report on progress and effectiveness to the MDT.
1.5 Will participate in ward rounds, case conference, etc and will prepare reports on service users as required.
1.6 Will be aware of all policy documents and legal requirements concerning the unit and ensure that these are adhered to, eg MHA, administration of drugs and implement appropriately.
1.7 Will demonstrate and serve as an example for all clinical activities to appropriate grades of staff.
1.8 Will be fully conversant and ensure compliance with NMC codes of conduct and practice, relevant legislation and policies and procedures.
1.9.1 To participate in assessment, with management, care planning, and review of all individuals referred to unit as appropriate, with the relevant disciplines.
NB: The post holder is required to maintain current registration with the NMC.