Job responsibilities Principal Duties Delivery of Care to Residents To lead a team of care staff that provides excellence in clinical practice, and ensures that residents rights to privacy, dignity, choice, autonomy and safety are actively promoted at all times. To understand the value of and promote a stimulating and enriching environment conducive to the wellbeing of residents, for whom the Community is their long-term place of residence i.e. their community. To demonstrate effective communication skills with residents, their families and friends, being aware of opportunities for health education; providing information and advice where appropriate. To facilitate and engage in positive working relationships with GPs and the wider multidisciplinary team, including hospitals and local agencies, acting as the residents advocate where necessary to ensure the best outcomes. To ensure that accountability for and communication of residents care is maintained consistently throughout the 24-hour period of care. To undertake, in partnership with the resident where ever possible, the assessment of their care needs and develop resultant care plans, evaluating programmes of care as necessary and overseeing transfers of care, e.g. to hospital. To actively supervise and monitor care practices, identifying and responding appropriately to the changing needs of residents to ensure that care needs are consistently met. To undertake all appropriate aspects of nursing care required, including advanced clinical skills having gained the appropriate training and supervision. To undertake all care procedures and practices in accordance with Hica Policies. To be fully aware of all agreed emergency procedures and be prepared to take a lead role in any acute or non-clinical emergency, in the absence of more senior staff or until specialist assistance arrives. Management / Education In the absence of a Community Lead, whilst on duty, to be responsible for the fabric and running of the community, To demonstrate effective time management and leadership skills and work closely with the Head of Nursing and Registered Manager to develop own managerial skills. To ensure procedures are correctly followed and accurate contemporaneous records of care documented and communicated effectively amongst the Care Team at all times. To participate in the induction, mentorship, teaching and supervision of care staff and student nurses to the Community to enhance learning and improve outcomes To liaise with the relevant departments and agencies e.g. kitchen, pharmacy supplier, ensuring that supplies are available and relevant to the needs of the Community and are used efficiently. Clinical Governance To take responsibility for own professional development and act as an effective role model To be aware of the NMC Code of Conduct. Ensure that NMC Registration is current. To ensure that all medications, including controlled drugs are ordered, stored, administered and disposed of in accordance with the Hica Medicines Policy, NMC and CQC guidance on drug administration To discuss current performance and future development needs with Senior Nurse as part of the appraisal system. To keep up to date with relevant research and developments in practice, attending relevant study days / courses as identified through the appraisal process or as part of mandatory training. To maintain a professional portfolio for revalidation To work with other staff to implement and participate in internal and external audits and other quality systems to maintain and continuously improve standards of care, through a culture of continuous quality improvement. Ensure all health and safety requirement are met and all accidents and incidents reported to the Registered Manager and reported in accordance with the Hica Incident Policy. To be responsible for own health and safety and that of anybody else whom your acts or omissions may affect. General Requirements In addition to the above, there are some general requirements that apply to all jobs in the Community: Take responsibility for the safeguarding of adults, and follow the whistle blowing policy as required. Participation in staff meetings Participation in training activities Participation in staff supervision and personal development review Participation in quality assurance systems Take responsibility for personal development by keeping abreast of developments in the field of caring for older people All duties must be carried out to comply with: - Notification of accidents and other health and safety requirements Statutory legislation in particular the health and hygiene regulations Nationally and locally agreed codes of good practice Fire precautions Hicas Equality policy Health and Safety To be responsible for your own health and safety and that of anybody else who may be affected by your acts or omissions. This job description outlines the main duties and responsibilities of the post; it is not intended to be an exhaustive list. From time to time the post holder may be asked to carry out additional reasonable tasks as appropriate to the needs of the business. As such this role definition will be subject to revision as required