GRAHAM ANDERSON HOUSE

JOB DESCRIPTION

Post:Staff Nurse

Accountable to:Service Manager

Reports to:Senior Staff Nurse

Location:Graham Anderson House, 1161 Springburn Road, Glasgow

Job Overview

To lead, develop and supervise a team of Rehabilitation Support Workers.

Enabling, guiding and supporting people with brain injury in the performance of daily living functions and the development of personal skills and potential. To develop, plan and implement individually tailored therapeutic programmes of care and rehabilitation.

Contribute to the service provision through the development and maintenance of high standards of clinical care and safety.

Key Objectives/Accountabilities

1.Patient Care

  • Ensure the team provide a high standard of care for all clients. Contribute to the assessment, development, implementation, and evaluation of programmes of care as part of the interdisciplinary team.
  • To act as key worker and advocate for designated service users; liasing closely with other key workers and professionals including report writing, assessments, and recording of information.
  • To participate in planning, implementation, evaluation and reporting of the progress and success of clients individual goals and objectives.
  • To provide individualised, holistic care and approach to clients and their carers.
  • Exercise sound clinical leadership by example and instruction.
  • Ensure that all policies/procedures are adhered to, including statutory and organisational policies/procedures, for example Health and Safety, Equal Opportunities, The Protection of Vulnerable Adults, Whistle Blowing.
  • Promote effective communication with clients, relatives, and colleagues providing information and support to assist decision-making and be willing to advocate on the client’s behalf.
  • Ensure that all staff are aware of the location and use of all emergency and resuscitation equipment, and understand the procedure if an emergency occurs.
  • Ensure that the custody and administration of drugs is in accordance with both the statutory obligations and those of Graham Anderson House.
  • In conjunction with the Unit’s Mental Health Act Administrator, ensure that the legal and administrative requirements of the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 and the Adults with Incapacity(Scotland) Act 2000 are strictly adhered to.
  • Assist where indicated in the acceptance and administration of clients detained under the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003
  • Ensure that accurate records are kept on all clients in line with the N.M.C.’s guidelines.

Professional Development

  • Be accountable for own practice and take every reasonable opportunity to maintain and improve own knowledge and professional competence.
  • Responsible for UKCC ‘Post registration, education and practice’ (PREP) requirements, and the maintenance of personal professional portfolio.
  • Demonstrate an ability to examine and reflect on own practice and to change practice appropriately following reflection.
  • Participate in annual performance reviews and work towards ensuring the achievement of personal goals/objectives.
  • Maintain an awareness of current nursing practice within the speciality of brain injury and demonstrate a commitment towards the enhancement of clinical practice.
  • To supervise, appraise and develop Rehabilitation Support Workers.

Quality Management

  • Participate in ensuring compliance to the requirements of statutory bodies and relevant minimum standards including The Healthcare Commission, Clinical Governance, Investors in People, Mental Health Commission, CARF, and NSF for mental health and long term conditions.
  • Develop, maintain and monitor the above quality standards, through the principles of clinical governance.
  • Ensure high standards of ‘customer care’ within the unit by maintaining the unit’s core values.
  • To maintain and monitor quality initiatives, including; standards of care, professional conduct and performance of the team supervised.
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of risk strategy to ensure safe working practices. Continuously to assess work practice and methods of self and others to ensure that clinical incidents/errors are avoided or minimised.
  • Report any accidents/incidents/complaints in line with local policy.
  • Be aware of individual responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, and ensure the principles of any training in respect of Health and Safety and Safety at Work Act are followed, with particular emphasis on moving and handling, COSSH and principles of infection control.
  • Ensure that all duties are performed in accordance with Trusts policies and procedures.
  • Participate in formal and informal teaching of all staff, contributing to the development of an in-house training programme.
  • To ensure that routine housekeeping duties are carried out within the unit.

Information Management

  • Ensure that confidential information is not disclosed about clients, staff, The Disabilities Trust, or Graham Anderson House, to any unauthorised member of staff, or to anyone outside the employment of Graham Anderson House.
  • To complete written records as required and to supervise the work of RSWs in creating accurate, timely and relevant data recording.
  • Contribute to the on-going maintenance and updating of unit policies and procedures.
  • Any other reasonable duties falling within the role of staff nurse as may be delegated by the service manager, deputy service manager, assistant service manager or senior staff nurse.

The role outlined is intended to reflect the key responsibilities of the jobholder, which may change to accommodate the needs of the unit. It will therefore be subject to periodic review.

The post holder will be operating within a 24-hour environment dealing with internal and external service users, staff, and other third parties.

It is fully understood by the management team that the difficulties and stresses inherent in the position are very high. In consequence it must be emphasized that within the culture of the Trust it is recognised that staff must be cared for. There is every opportunity to seek the advice, assistance and support of colleagues in the effort of achieving goals and resolving problems.