Senior Staff Nurse - Paediatrics (Dolphin / Lion Ward)

Understand the workload targets, which have been set for clinical area, anddemonstrate commitment to their delivery. Ensure that others are alerted to quality issues.Assist in the monitoring and maintenance of the health, safety and security of self and others in work area. Identify and assess risks in work activities, and assist in developing strategies to manage these effectively. Ensure team works within risk management/ occupational health legislation and Trust procedures.Contribute to the implementation of the development of the service. Be aware of new evidence and research in both general and specialist fields. Work creatively to develop practice and new ways of working, taking the lead in the change management process when appropriate.Develop own skills, take responsibility for continuing professional development and performance, maintaining own portfolio in accordance with post-registration requirements. Works to achieve competencies appropriate to the grade. Is able to identify
own development needs in relation to current practice and future plans, setting personal development objectives.In the absence of the Ward/Department Manager act as a signatory to authorise staffing requests to be considered by the Agency Control Group.