13th December 2018
Caroline McKeever
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Our ref.: FOI/18/340
Dear Ms McKeever
RE: Freedom of Information (FOI) request – Mental Health Services
We refer to your Freedom of Information request which was received by the Western
Health and Social Care Trust on 19th November 2018. Please see below a Trust
response to your request.
1. Copy of the mental health management structure in the Western Trust.
Please see Appendix 1 below which shows the structure of Adult Mental Health
Services in the Western HSC Trust.
2. Total of WTE of mental health consultants, clinicians and registered nurses
employed in Grangewood, Gransha, between November 2017 and November
2018.
Please see the table below which shows staffing numbers in Grangewood Hospital
and is based on staff in post as at 30th November 2018.
Job
Head count
Mental Health Nurse (5)
39
Mental Health Nurse (6)
12
Mental Health Nurse (7)
2
Consultant
2
Other Medical
3
Total
58
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3. Chief Director of mental health name in the Western Trust.
Mrs Karen O’Brien, Director of Adult Mental Health and Disability Services, Western
HSC Trust.
4. Copy of job description for chief director of mental health services.
Please see at Appendix 2 below the Job Description for the Director of Adult Mental
Health and Disability Services.
5. Copy of job description for mental health clinician.
Please see at Appendix 3 below the Job Description for the post of Psychiatrist –
Acute Crisis Service (Northern Sector WHSCT).
6. Copy of job description for mental health nurse.
Please see at Appendix 4 below the Job Description for the post of Mental Health
Staff Nurse (Band 5).
7. Annual budget spent on nurse qualifications (post registration
qualifications) in Western Trust (specifically in Grangemore, Gransha).
This information is not recorded centrally on any Trust system. However, qualified
nurses in Grangewood receive continual professional development in the form of
mandatory and non-mandatory development based on individual, professional and
service development needs.
We hope you find this response helpful. Please contact us at the below address if
you have any further queries.
Yours sincerely
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Appendix 1
Adult Mental Health Services
Appendix 1
Senior Management Team
Managerial Reporting
Structure Overview:
N/S – Northern Sector
Assistant Director
S/S – Southern Sector
Adult Mental Health
Amanda McFadden
Business Manager
Nuala Campbell
Clinical
Clinical
Consultant
Psychiatry
Head of Service
Service
Psychology
Head
Head of Service
Head of Service
Clinical &
Leads
CRHT (NS),
Head of Service
Improvement
Occupational
Recovery Services CRHT (SS), PCLT
Social Care
Dr Caroline
PCLT (NS) &
Manager
Therapist
Recovery
&
(SS) APTS (TW)
Governance
Devine
Dr Lisa Brady
ADS (Trust
Northern Sector
Lead
Lead Social Worker
and Lead Nurse
Dr Catrin Gabriel
N/S
Wide)
Ciaran McKenny
John Mullan
Trust Wide
(S/S)
Brian McGarvey
Dr Mary Corr
Liam Dunne
(A)
Dr Scott Payne
Angela O'Neill
Lorna Akroyd
Susan McDermott
Dr Tina Ryan
(A) S/S
(A)
(A)
8A Service
8A Service
Manager , SS
Manager NS
8A Service
8A Service
Manager
CRHT
CRHT (NS),
Manager
Supported Living
PCLT (NS)
Supported Living &
Gene Gillease
& Residential
VACANT
Residential
Accommodation
8A Service
Accommodation
Manager
8A Service
(SS)
(NS)
Manager
Darren
APTS/Trauma
Jackie McCay
Trust Wide
ADS Trust
Strawbridge
Wide
8A Service
Martin Cartin
VACANT
Manager Day Care
Opportunities (TW)
8A Service
Manager,
Bernie Thompson
Recovery &
Forensic Service
Brian Simpson
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Adult Mental Health Services
Psychology Reporting Structure Overview:
Professional Reporting Lines
Clinical Director of Psychology &
Professional Lead
Dr Adrian McKinney
Consultant Clinical
Consultant Clinical
Consultant Clinical
Consultant Clinical
Psychologist
Psychologist Recovery
Psychologist,
Psychologist Recovery
Personality Disorder
Trust Wide
Southern Sector
Northern Sector
Services
Dr Caroline Devine
Dr Catrin Gabriel
Dr Mary Corr
Dr Tina Ryan
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Divisional Clinical Director
of Psychiatry
Dr Deirdre McGlennon
Clinical Psychiatry Lead - Northern
(A) Clinical Psychiatry Lead -
Sector
Southern Sector
Dr Lisa Brady
Dr Scott Payne
Crisis Service
Dr McGlennon (DCD)
Crisis Service
Vacant (C McDonnell)
Dr Maggie Kelly
Recovery Service
Acute Omagh & SWAH
Dr L Brady (Lead N/S)
Dr Manley
Dr Connolly
Dr Moore
Dr Clarke
Dr Sproule
Recovery & PCLT
Dr J Brady (Omagh)
Dr Maggie Kelly SWAH
Primary Care Liaison
Dr Campbell
Specialist Services
Forensic Services - Dr
Armitage
Addictions - Dr Payne ((A)
Lead S/S)
Inpatient Addiction - S/S
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Head of Service for Crisis & Lead Nurse (Trust Wide)
Southern Sector
Brian McGarvey
8A Service Manager
Gene Gillease
Tyrone & Fermanagh Hospital
8A Service Manager for APTs, PCLT SS & Specialist
Services
Martin Cartin
Crisis Service
APTS (Trust wide)
Beech (Rathview House ) Sub
Southern Sector
Eating Disorders Suicide Liaison Service (Trust
Acute
Elm & Lime Wards T&F
Wide)
Personality Disorder
PCLT Enniskillen
PCLT Omagh
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Head of Service for Crisis, Primary Care and
Addiction Services
Northern Sector
Liam Dunne
8A Service Manager
Addictions - Vacant
8A Service Manager
Crisis Service - Vacant
Crisis Service
Primary Care Liaison
Northern Sector
Addiction Services
Talking Therapy Hub
Acute Day Care - Bannagher
Trust Wide
Carrick & Evish
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Adult Mental Health
Recovery Services & Social Work Lead
(Southern Sector)
Structure Overview:
Head of Service Recovery , Supportive Living,
(Southern Sector) Forensics , CAWT
and Trust Wide Social Work Lead
Susan McDermott (A)
8A Service Manager Supported Living &
8A Service Manager for Forensics, Recovery
Social Work
& CAWT
Darren Strawbridge
Brian Simpson
Supported Living
Professional Social Work Remit
Omagh Recovery Team
Clare House
Enniskillen Recovery Team
Four Oaks
Forensic Services Trust Wide
Cranny Close
CAWT
Ferone Drive
Recovery College Trust Wide
Magee Court
Beech (Rathview Mews)
(Resettlements to Rathview)
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Adult Mental Health Services
Recovery Services, Supported Living, Residential & Day Care (Northern Sector)Structure Overview:
Head of Service (Northern Sector)
Recovery, Supported Living, Residential & Day Care
Ciaran McKenny
8A Service Manager Recovery, Supported Living,
8A Service Manager for Recovery & Day
Recovery Teams
CMP
Residential
Opportunities
Northern Sector x 4
Jackie McCay
Bernie Thompson
Cityside Recovery
Holly Lane
Arden Centre
Rossdowney
Recovery
Carnhill Hostel
Melrose Day Centre
Strabane Recovery
Avoca
Hillside Day Centre
Limavady Recovery
Lisnamallard
Ballyclose
Industries
Rowan Villa
Respite
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Service Improvement Manager
John Mullan (Acting)
Adult Mental Health Service Improvement Lead
Trust Wide
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Clinical & Social Care Governance Lead
Angela O'Neill (Acting)
Adult Mental Health Clinical & Social Care
Adult Mental Health SAI Reviewer
Governance Lead
Trust Wide
Trust Wide
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Appendix 2
JOB DESCRIPTION
Title:
Director of Adult Mental Health and Disability Services
Salary:
Level 4
Location:
Trust Headquarters, MDEC Building, Altnagelvin Hospital
Responsible to:
Chief Executive
Reports to:
Chief Executive
JOB SUMMARY
The jobholder will have specific responsibility through the Chief Executive for the development and
delivery of high quality services for people with mental illness, learning disability and physical or
sensory impairment within the Western Trust.
He/she will lead the strategic planning of these services and services for those with long term/chronic
conditions to ensure effective multidisciplinary working and the most efficient use of resources.
He/she will provide clear leadership in the reform and modernization of services and oversee the
management of all staff involved in mental health, learning disability and adult disability. As a
member of the Corporate Management Team (CMT) he/she will share corporate responsibility for the
achievement of the Trust’s objectives.
KEY RESULT AREAS
Service Delivery
achieve all relevant targets with a particular emphasis on those relating to performance and
transformation.
1 disability services includes mental health, learning disability, physical disability and sensory
impairment services.
-ordinate teams to deliver high quality services to achieve
“A
Great Place to Live Well” with Long Term / Chronic Conditions.
seamless from adolescence to adult services.
romote the development of
professional networks across the Trust.
-design and co-production of services through user / client / patient, public involvement
and participation.
r to maximize the opportunities for
mixed economies of care and promoting the independence of service users in community settings.
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Quality
delivers its adult mental health and disability services.
research.
including the assessment and management of risk.
regulatory and requisite standards and the discharge of statutory functions.
within the Directorate.
rvice level
agreements with independent service providers.
Directorate.
requirements and standards.
Strategic planning and development
services to the Trust’s population, and services for those with long term / chronic conditions are in
line with regional strategies, Ministerial and Departmental priorities.
involvement in the implementation of strategic planning initiatives and targets.
-professional teams to deliver on the Trust’s strategic
priorities and goals.
Financial and resource management
and ensure the meeting of all financial targets within the Directorate.
outcomes are achieved.
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services, ensuring these reflect and contribute to meeting targets set by the Department of Health
and HSCB, and the Trust’s Corporate Plan.
the Trust’s overall responsibility to achieve financial breakeven.
People management
highly skilled, flexible and motivated workforce to provide high quality services.
line with professional standards as defined by the relevant Executive Director for that professional
workforce and as agreed by the Corporate Management Team.
continuous improvement and innovation.
the full engagement of all professional staff working in adult mental health and disability
services.
guidance on personal development and mandatory training requirements and advise on and initiate,
where appropriate, further training.
consistent with effective decision making while retaining responsibility and accountability for results.
with procedures laid down by the Trust.
as may be necessary in disciplinary and/or grievance matters in accordance with
procedures laid down by the Trust.
Corporate management
-making processes as a member
of the Corporate Management Team and ensure the Trust’s objectives and decisions are effectively
communicated.
ith other Director colleagues and Non-Executive
Directors to ensure achievement of Trust objectives and the effective functioning of the Corporate
Management Team and Trust Board.
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lders in the public, private
and voluntary sectors to ensure the Trust effectively discharges its functions.
public sector values and codes of conduct, operations and accountability.
of Conduct.
Emergency planning & business continuity responsibilities
ment strategy within the Directorate to
ensure a state of preparedness to respond to a range of internal and external emergency situations.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Service Quality Western Health and Social Care Trust is committed to providing the highest possible quality of
service to all patients, clients and community through supporting and contributing to Trust quality
initiatives. Employees are expected, at all times, to provide a caring service and to treat those with
whom they come into contact with in a courteous and respectful manner.
Personal Public Involvement Staff members are expected to involve patients, clients, carers and the wider community were
relevant, in developing, planning and delivering our services in a meaningful and effective way, as
part of the Trust’s ongoing commitment to Personal Public Involvement (PPI).
Please use the following link to access the PPI standards leaflet for further information:
http://www.publichealth.hscni.net/sites/default/files/PPI_leaflet.pdf
Conduct of Employees Employees must at all times abide by Trust policies and procedures and the terms of their contract of
employment. They must conduct themselves with impartiality, integrity, objectivity and honesty and
maintain high standards of personal and professional accountability.
Employees must comply with the HSC Code of Conduct for Employees. The Code sets out the
standards of conduct expected of all staff and presents standards of conduct and behaviours required
during and after employment. Professional staffs are expected to follow the code of conduct for their
own professions as well as this code.
Performance Employees are expected to demonstrate commitment to the Trust by ensuring regular attendance at
work and efficient completion of duties.
Risk Management Employees must ensure that they comply with any risk management responsibilities specific to their
post, and as set out in the Trust’s Risk Management Strategy.
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Governance The Trust is committed to the development and implementation of systems under Integrated
Governance to ensure continuous improvement in the quality of services provided. Employees will be
expected to co-operate and work with such systems.
Records Management All employees of the Trust are legally responsible for all records held, created or used as part of their
business within the Trust including patient/client, corporate and administrative records whether paper
based or electronic and also including emails. All such records are public records and are accessible
to the general public, with limited exceptions, under Freedom of Information Act 2000, the
Environmental Information Regulations 2004 and the Data Protection Act 2018. Employees are
required to be conversant with the Trust’s policy and procedures on records management and to
seek advice if in doubt.
Confidentiality All information concerning patients and staff must be held in the strictest confidence and may not be
divulged to any unauthorized person.
Equality & Human Rights Employees must ensure that equality and human rights issues are addressed within the post holder’s
area of responsibility in accordance with the Trust’s Equality Scheme.
Health and Safety Employees should note that under Health & Safety at Work Legislation they are required to take all
reasonable steps while at work to ensure their own health and safety and the health and safety of
those who may be affected by their acts or omissions at work.
Smoking, Alcohol & Health The Trust operates policies on smoking, alcohol and health.
Environmental Cleanliness The Trust promotes a culture of cleanliness and has adopted a partnership and collaborative
approach that recognises cleanliness as the responsibility of everyone, cascading throughout every
level of the organisation.
Infection Prevention and Control The Trust operates a zero tolerance policy to preventable healthcare associated infections and the
post holder is required to comply with all existing infection prevention policies, guidelines, protocols
and procedures.
The Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer The duties and responsibilities outlined in the above job description are not intended to be definitive
nor restrictive, and may be amended to meet the changing needs of the Trust.
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Appendix 3
Job Description
Post: Psychiatrist – Acute Crisis Service (Northern Sector WHSCT)
Grade: Specialty Doctor
Department: Mental Health and Disability Directorate
Base: Crisis Facility/Inpatient Unit, Gransha Site
Reports to: Clinical Director, Mental Health & Disability Directorate
Responsible to: Chief Executive
Nominated Supervising Consultant: Consultant Psychiatrist, Dr C
Mc Donnell, Dr D Mc Glennon
Job Summary The post holder work as part of multidisciplinary team providing
treatment to the adult population in the Western Health & Social
Care Trust (WHSCT) area (total population 170,000 approx.). There
is current re-configuration of teams to accommodate the move to a
new 30-bedded inpatient unit due to open July 2012 and the
development of a high fidelity model Home Treatment Team.
There are two full-time Consultant Psychiatrists providing clinical
leadership and medical input into these services. They will both be
supported by a full-time Staff Grade and a trainee.
Services
The directorate provides mental health and disability services to the
NHSCT area. Inpatient facilities are currently based on 2 sites;
Holywell, Whiteabbey and Coleraine hospitals. There are a total of
105 acute inpatient beds across the two sites. This number will be kept
under review as new services develop.
On the Holywell site, there is also rehabilitation, psychiatric intensive
care, challenging behaviour, addictions, dementia assessment and
continuing care beds which provide an area-wide service.
Adult mental health services are staffed by a total of 17 consultant
psychiatrists
(15
WTE),
including
specialists
in
addictions,
psychotherapy, rehabilitation, assertive outreach, forensic psychiatry
and liaison psychiatry.
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There are a total of 6 consultants in psychiatry of old age (5 WTE).
Psychiatric services in the directorate are in the process of reform and
modernisation. The CRHTT has, within the past year, become
operational throughout the Trust and acts as single gate-keeper to all
acute over 18 functional admissions. Community mental health teams
are currently in the process of reorganisation according to the
principles of new ways of working.
Key result areas/ Main responsibilities
•
The post holder will provide medical assessments and treatment
under the supervision of the consultant and work with colleagues
as part of multidisciplinary teams (involved in Acute Crisis Team)
providing home-based treatment and inpatient treatment to the
adult population in the WHSCT area. This will
involve
the
assessment and management of patients in their home
environment as necessary or managing acute care in the
inpatient ward.
•
The post holder will be part of a team that seeks to develop a
comprehensive
assessment
and
treatment
service
with
emergency response that delivers a gate-keeping function to
acute psychiatric inpatient care and offers quality assured
evidence-based alternatives to hospital inpatient care for those
with significant mental illness. They will also be involved in the
development of high quality inpatient services ensuring a safe,
effective and caring environment is provided to those most
acutely unwell.
•
The post holder will participate fully in multidisciplinary reviews,
risk assessments and case discussions concerning patients
under the care at the Team.
•
The post holder is encouraged to develop his/her special
interests and obtain further qualifications as appropriate.
•
The post holder will be expected to participate actively in clinical
audit.
•
The post holder will participate in training undergraduate students
and training grade doctors, as well as contributing to teaching
and training other disciplines as required.
•
Clinical administrative work, including day to day maintenance of
case notes, completion of summaries and discharge letters.
•
The appointee will be liable to deputise as far as is practicable for
absent colleagues the same or other grades not lower than the
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staff grade.
•
The post holders will be expected to participate in the Trust’s
appraisal process, in a planned process of continuing
professional development and in revalidation as required by the
General Medical Council and the Department of Health, Social
Services and Public Safety.
•
The post holder is expected to participate fully in the regular
educational programmes including the regular weekly academic
meeting and Balint group, of the directorate, and make full use of
study leave.
•
The post holder will be required to undertake such duties as may
occur from time to time through exigencies of the service.
•
Each post holder must have a valid driving licence and have
access to a car (or be able to make alternative appropriate
arrangements).
•
The post holders will be required to ensure that they are available
to the hospital as required by their duties.
Qualifications
Full registration, or be eligible for full registration, with the GMC.
4 years full-time postgraduate training (or equivalent gained on a
part-time basis) at least 2 of which will be in a specialty training
programme in the relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty
trainee in the relevant specialty (or equivalent experience).
General Responsibilities
Employees of the Trust will be required to promote and support the
mission and vision of the service for which they are responsible and :-
At all times provide a caring service and to treat those with
whom they come into contact in a courteous and respectful
manner.
Carry out their duties and responsibilities in a manner which
assures patient and client safety.
Demonstrate their commitment by their regular attendance and
the efficient completion of all tasks allocated to them.
Comply with the Trust’s No Smoking Policy.
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Carry out their duties and responsibilities in compliance with
health and safety policy and statutory regulations.
Adhere to equal opportunities policy throughout the course of
their employment.
Ensure the ongoing confidence of the public in service
provision.
Comply with the HPSS Code of Conduct.
Records Management
All employees of the Trust are legally responsible for all records held,
created or used as part of their business within the Trust including
patient/client, corporate and administrative records whether paper-
based or electronic and also including emails. All such records are
public records and are accessible to the general public, with limited
exceptions, under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, the
Environmental Information Regulations 2004 and the Data Protection
Act 1998. Employees are required to be conversant with the Trust’s)
policy and procedures on records management and to seek advice if
in doubt.
Pay and Terms and Conditions
National Terms and Conditions of service for hospital medical and
dental staff will apply.
Any changes to working arrangements will be by means of discussion
and agreement (which should not unreasonably be withheld) with the
post holder.
Salary
£34,584 - £64,632
HSS (TC8 3/2008) effective from 1/4/2008 and any uplifts thereafter.
Hours
This appointment is available for 10 PAs per week.
There is no on-call commitment with this post.
Practitioners who for personal reasons, are able to contract for only a
limited number of half days are also eligible to apply.
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Medical
Appointment will be subject to a successful pre-employment health
assessment.
Holidays
Five weeks per year or
Doctors who have completed a minimum of two year’s service in the
specialty doctor grade and/or in equivalent grades or who had an
entitlement to six weeks’ annual leave a year or more in their
immediately previous appointments shall be entitled to annual leave at
six weeks per year.
Public Holidays:
Ten public holidays plus two statutory holidays or days in lieu (July and
December). The two statutory days may be converted to a period of
annual leave.
Study Leave
30 days study leave within 3 year period subject to approval of
consultant.
Other information
A charge will be made for any accommodation and services provided
in connection with this post.
Prospective applicants are encouraged to visit the hospital and other
services and this can be arranged by contacting Dr D Mc Glennon
(Acting Divisional Clinical Director) at 028 71860261 ext 217901.
Probationary Period
You will serve a probationary period of normally six months.
Waiting List
A waiting list may be compiled.
Closing Date
Completed application forms should be returned to the Human
Resources Department, Bush House, Antrim Hospital, Bush Road,
Antrim, BT41 2QB on or before the closing date as stated in the
advertisement.
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Canvassing, either directly or indirectly, will be an absolute
disqualification.
We will review this Job Description and it may include any other
duties and responsibilities we determine in consultation with the
jobholder. We do not intend it to be rigid and inflexible but rather to
provide guidelines within which the jobholder works.
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Appendix 4
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title:
Mental Health Staff Nurse (Band 5)
Reports to:
Ward Manager/Team Manager
Responsible to:
Appropriate Head of Service
Professionally
Accountability:
Lead Nurse
Job Summary
The post holder will:
Provide and supervise the delivery of high standard recovery oriented patient centred nursing care in
accordance with up to date evidence based professional practice and Western Health and Social
Care Trust policies.
Participate in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care without direct
supervision and undertake full nursing risk assessment.
Provide a range of evidence-based therapeutic interventions to support people experiencing mental
health problems on their journey to recovery.
Provide evidence based therapeutic interventions in the treatment and care of people with dementia
and their families/carers.
Demonstrate procedures to and supervise registered and unregistered staff including students and
take a key role in the induction, training and mentorship of new and unregistered staff.
Participate in Clinical Supervision and provide it for others
Work as an effective member of the multi-disciplinary team and promote a collaborative approach
with service users, carers, and others as appropriate.
Participate in audit and utilise relevant research findings appropriately.
Clinical Responsibilities
1. Ability to co-ordinate patient’s care.
2. Undertake comprehensive, patient focused, nursing assessment and prepare care plans in
consultation with service users to provide high standard nursing care.
3. Implementation of a range of therapeutic interventions.
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4. Evaluation of the effectiveness of care provided in partnership with service users and carers
where appropriate.
5. Lead and participate in clinical audit and implement research based practice.
6. Undertake risk assessment and develop risk management strategies for individual clients.
7. Provide and participate in clinical supervision and promote an ethos of reflective practice.
8. Administer medication within NMC guidelines.
Professional Responsibilities
1. Act in accordance with NMC Code of Conduct and be aware of professional accountability.
2. Ensure that registration with NMC is current and up to date.
3. Carry out nursing procedures and treatments in accordance with NMC, Trust and Hospital
policies.
4. Participate in education and training opportunities of other staff as appropriate.
5. Ensure that all manual and computerised records are maintained in keeping with NMC standards
and stored securely in accordance with the Data Protection Act and that HSS guidance on “The
Protection of Patient and Client Information” is adhered to.
6. Exercise good leadership, encourage good practice and give good example.
7. Report unsafe practice or professional misconduct by nurses or other healthcare workers to the
appropriate authority.
8. Ensure attendance at required mandatory training.
Managerial Responsibilies
1. Organisation of time effectively.
2. Take charge of the ward/unit in the absence of the ward manager.
3. Be familiar with and comply with all policies and procedures operational within the Trust.
4. Implement and abide by Trust and Service Policies in regard to the security of buildings/clients,
ensure safe pracatice and protection of clients, staff, visitors and members of the general public.
5. Ensure that all equipment within the ward/unit is maintained and used in a safe and cost effective
manner and that risk management policies are observed.
6. Practice wth due attention to economy in the use of NHS resources.
7. Ensure allocaton of clinical tasks to appropriate skill mix, taking into account available resources.
8. Participate in staff developent and review processes.
Communication and Working Relationships
1. To devlop professional working relationships and communicate effectively with the Multi-
Disciplinary Team, staff from other areas and Trusts, Service User and Carer Groups, Advocacy
Groups, Voluntary Organisations and other as appropraite.
2. Contribute to corporate service development processes.
3. Assist in the induction and training of all new staff to the ward/unit.
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GENERAL DUTIES
1.
Employees of the Trust will be required to promote and support the mission and vision of the
service for which they are responsible.
2.
Develop and maintain good communication with all levels of management and build
partnerships with the wider HPSS, NHS and external organizations in the promotion of the
Trust.
3.
Carry out their duties and responsibilities in compliance with health and safety policy and
statutory regulations.
4.
Participate in the grievance and disciplinary processes as required.
5.
Promote equality of opportunity through his/her own actions and ensure this policy is adhered
to by staff for whom he/she has responsibility.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
HSC Code of Conduct for Employees
The Code sets out the standards of conduct expected of all staff in the Western Health & Social Care
Trust and presents standards of conduct and behaviours required during and after employment with
the Trust. Professional staff are expected to follow the code of conduct for their own professions as
well as this code.
Service Quality
Western Health and Social Care Trust is committed to providing the highest possible quality of
service to all patients, clients and community through supporting and contributing to Trust quality
initiatives. Employees are expected at all times to provide a caring service and to treat those with
whom they come into contact in a courteous and respectful manner.
Personal & Public Involvement
Staff members are expected to involve patients, clients, carers and the wider community were
relevant, in developing, planning and delivering our services in a meaningful and effective way, as
part of the Trust’s ongoing commitment to Personal and Public Involvement (PPI).
Please use the link below to access the PPI standards leaflet for further information.
http://www.publichealth.hscni.net/sites/default/files/PPI_leaflet.pdf
Conduct
Employees must at all times abide by Trust policies and procedures and the terms of their contract of
employment. They must conduct themselves with impartiality, integrity, objectivity and honesty and
maintain high standards of personal and professional accountability.
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Performance
Employees are expected to demonstrate commitment to the Trust by ensuring regular attendance at
work and efficient completion of duties.
Risk Management
Employees must ensure that they comply with any risk management responsibilities specific to their
post, and as set out in the Trust’s Risk Management Strategy.
Governance
The Trust is committed to the development and implementation of systems under Integrated
Governance to ensure continuous improvement in the quality of services provided. Employees will
be expected to co-operate and work with such systems.
Records Management
All employees of the Trust are legally responsible for all records held, created or used as part of their
business within the Trust including patient/client, corporate and administrative records whether paper
based or electronic and also including emails. All such records are public records and are accessible
to the general public, with limited exceptions, under Freedom of Information Act 2000, the
Environmental Information Regulations 2004 and the Data Protection Act 1998. Employees are
required to be conversant with the Trust’s policy and procedures on records management and to
seek advice if in doubt.
Confidentiality
All information concerning patients and staff must be held in the strictest confidence and may not be
divulged to any unauthorized person.
Equality & Human Rights
Employees must ensure that equality and human rights issues are addressed within the post holder’s
area of responsibility in accordance with the Trust’s Equality Scheme.
Health and Safety
Employees should note that under Health & Safety at Work Legislation they are required to take all
reasonable steps while at work to ensure their own health and safety and the health and safety of
those who may be affected by their acts or omissions at work.
Smoking, Alcohol & Health
The Trust operates policies on smoking, alcohol and health.
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Environmental Cleanliness
The Trust promotes a culture of cleanliness and has adopted a partnership and collaborative
approach that recognises cleanliness as the responsibility of everyone, cascading throughout every
level of the organisation.
Infection Prevention & Control
The Trust operates a zero tolerance policy to preventable healthcare associated infections and the
post holder is required to comply with all extant infection prevention policies, guidelines, protocols
and procedures.
The Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
The duties and responsibilities outlined in the above job description are not intended to be definitive
nor restrictive, and may be amended to meet the changing needs of the Trust.
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