Key Responsibilities
Act in the best interests of the people they care for. Put people first and provide nursing care that is person‑centred, safe and compassionate. Act professionally at all times. Use knowledge and experience to make evidence‑based decisions and solve problems. Recognise and work within the limits of their competence. Be accountable for their actions. Work in partnership with multi‑disciplinary colleagues in health, social care and education to ensure all holistic needs of the CYP are being met. Work in partnership with the CYP and their family delivering holistic care with the support of a named nurse. Participate in the review of individual healthcare plans in association with the named nurse, CYP and family.
Promote health and prevent ill health. Support CYP to improve and maintain their mental, physical, behavioural health and wellbeing where possible dependent on the trajectory of the CYP’s condition. Actively involve in the prevention of and protection against disease and ill health. Engage in public health, community development, and in the reduction of health inequalities. Support health and social care colleagues with completing assessment of CYP.
Provide and monitor care. Provide compassionate, safe and effective care and support to CYP in a range of care settings. Undertake training and complete competencies for specific nursing skills in order to facilitate care provision and assessment. Monitor the condition and health needs of CYP within their care on a continual basis in partnership with people, families, and carers. Contribute to ongoing assessment recognising when it is necessary to refer to others for reassessment. Communicate effectively with colleagues, providing clear verbal, digital or written information and instructions when sharing information, delegating or handing over responsibility for care. Recognise and report any situations, behaviours or errors that could result in poor care outcomes.
Work flexibly over a 24‑hour period, 365 days a year, including nights, weekends and bank holiday shifts. Travel requirements of the post include access to independent means of transport for work purposes to travel across Warwickshire county and to other agencies. Use a computer, either stand‑alone or as part of a networked system, and be responsible for the quality of the information. Ensure that all relevant manual and computerised data is collected and entered accurately and timely.
To comply at all times with South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust policies including the Lone Working policy. Play an active role as a member of interdisciplinary teams. Collaborate and communicate effectively with nurses and the wider MDT, including professionals from social care and education. Support in the supervision of Nursing Associate students on placement with the CCNT.
Improve safety and quality of care by contributing to the continuous monitoring of CYP and families’ experience of care. Identify risks to safety or experience and take appropriate action, putting the best interests, needs and preferences of CYP first. Participate in effective and comprehensive audits and measure against benchmarked targets set within the framework. Be aware of and maintain the medical equipment database to ensure all equipment is serviced as per SWFT policy. Contribute to policy reviews.
Contribute to integrated care by providing care for CYP, including those with complex needs. Understand the roles of a range of professionals and carers from other organisations and settings who may be participating in the care of a CYP and their family. Understand responsibilities in relation to communication and collaboration.
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