1. To work according to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and relevant professional guidelines as a named nurse or key worker (with facilitation) for a defined group of patients and take responsibility for: - The assessment of care and health education needs; - The development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care including discharge planning for each patient.

2. To gain experience and skills in: - Clinical practice - Facilitation and teaching - Management (as appropriate)

3. To work in accordanc e with the RUH Nursing Strategy and contribute towards achieving its objectives.

4. To maintain effective communication.

5. To participate in Clinical Supervision as appropriate and to teach and act as a facilitator/mentor/preceptor/ role model to less e xperienced staff.

1. Patient Care Responsibilities

1.1 Acting as a Named Nurse, to maintain accountability for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of care within the framework of team nursing.

1.2 To co - ordinate the patients’ dis charge arrangements in accordance with RUH Discharge Policy.

1.3 To promote a patient focused approach to care in collaboration with all relevant health professionals

1.5 To provide information which enables patients to make choices about adopting a more healthy lifestyle.

1.6 To complete patient documentation correctly.

1.7 To maintain a safe ward environment.

1.8 To assist in establishing and monitoring protocols /care pathways.

1.9 To participate in the promotion and maintenance of effective communication.

1.10 To ensure patient confidentiality