Junior Sister / Charge Nurse

Professional: Be responsible for their own development, maintaining a professional portfolio and keeping themselves updated on current nursing issues. Will be responsible for their own actions and be bound by the NMCs Code of Professional conduct and all approved Trust policies. Will maintain own skills and knowledge and demonstrate clinical excellence and high standards of practice to other staff. Educational: Help to facilitate a learning environment that is conducive to the acquisition of further skills and knowledge for all grades of staff. Identify training needs for team members and help in the completion of training needs analysis for the unit to ensure all staff will have the opportunity for personal and professional development. Act as role model to colleagues in the demonstration of high standards of practice by working with staff in the clinical setting. Be actively involved in the teaching of all staff at ward and Directorate level and contribute to the development and
implementation of the units training and development strategy Will participate in the assessment of learner nurse and healthcare support nurses. Personal responsibilities: Is observed to have a smart appearance, hence adhering to the Trusts uniform policy Demonstrates a caring and supportive attitude towards their work colleagues.