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Senior Nurse - Sheffield - Hospital

Role Summary:

To be visible on the ward as the Lead Nurse

To provide support to the Clinical Services Manager in the delivery of safe, effective care and treatment and the day to day management of
clinical/professional issues in designated clinical areas. Provide leadership, direction, support and supervision for the nursing team to achieve compliance with both professional and regulatory standards in accordance with any operational and strategic objectives.

Be accountable for delivering weekly reports, audit, staffing resources, developing skills, ensuring systems are in place for staff and patients / young
people. Accountability for all documentation and audits, accuracy and  timely delivery

Main Responsibilities:

• Support the Line Manager in the management of the
  nursing service, delegating responsibility to the Team Leaders as appropriate but
  retaining overall accountability

• Ensure links with Contracts Compliance, medical and
  nursing teams facilitate the efficient and effective assessment, admission and
  care pathways of patients / young people

• Ensure that budgetary and human resource management
  are addressed and variance accounted for according to acuity and budgets

• As directed, develop or review policies and
  procedures to meet professional, statutory and organisational requirements

• Participate in on call arrangements for the
  Hospital and role of senior nurse on site as scheduled

• Act as the clinical manager for the service in
  absence of line manager

• Contribute to decision making and strategy
  formulation.

• Provide weekly report on patient and staff activities in own area with KPIs

• Support and participate in all visits by regulatory/ professional bodies