Communication and relationship skills

·       Communication with and exchanging information with a wide and varied group of staff. The communication may be confidential in nature

·       Excellent written and verbal communication skills with all members of staff.

·       Demonstrates ability to motivate staff and students and encourage learning.

·       Ensure that patients and relatives are kept informed as appropriate.

·       To liaise efficiently and effectively with other professionals including outside agencies, to ensure smooth and safe running of service

·       Be aware of complex needs of differing client groups and works with them in a sensitive manner to provide information and advice.     

·       Demonstrates empowering, motivational, negotiating, empathetic and reassurance skills

Analytical and judgment skills

·       Ensure that work is delegated according to the skill and knowledge of the nursing team providing teaching, coaching and mentorship as required.

·   Analyse and act upon patient data. This may be observed or reported. Liaison with other health care professionals will be required to ensure the appropriate and timely ongoing patient management

·       Strong leadership qualities

·       Ability to deal effectively with challenging situations.

·       To make operational judgements

·   Has the ability to identify and solve complex problems, analyse, compare and interpret information before reaching a judgement and making a decision

Planning and organisational skills

 ·       Experience in staff management

·       Able to lead & motivate a team of Nursing staff.

·       Ensure that patients and staff have adequate resources to meet the needs of the service. This may mean escalating concerns / problems to senior managers in a timely way.

·  Be adaptable to changing circumstances within the ward / department.

·     Demonstrate the ability to assess and reassess the needs of patients and delegate staff to meet those needs in a timely and cost effective manner.

·       Frequently required to make complex decisions and judgements

·    To ensure that senior nurses / managers are updated as appropriate.

·     Utilise the skills of the support services available as appropriate in the delivery of care / service. This includes liaising with allied health professionals, discharge staff, clerical staff, housekeeping, portering and cleaning staff as appropriate.

·   To be aware of the ongoing service needs and ensure that pre emptive planning is undertaken to ensure service continuity and contingency planning keeping senior nurses / managers informed as appropriate.

Physical skills

·       Moving and handling of patients and equipment

·       Keyboard and database skills

·       Good organisational skills

·   Communication skills with the ability to manage challenging and aggressive behaviour as well as caring for dying patients and their families.