The Branch Nurse role for Scotland is a pivotal role for the ongoing registration and regulated activity of the Scotland Branch.

Working closely with the Governance team - the BN wjll provide overall professional support to all Nurses registered with the Scotland Branch and provide support to the wider team on regulated / compliance based activity.

(Full JD available on request)

1. Offers a full range of managerial nurse support to the Regional Team and across the organisation as required by the Chief Nurse.
2. Works without direct supervision and is able to escalate concerns as required.
3. Conducts all nursing interviews as per regulatory requirement and records these as completed in the Compliance Tracker
4. Undertakes the mandatory 2 supervisions per annum with all registered nurses who are active within the registered service.
5. Completes the annual appraisal with those nurses who are active within the registered service
6. Undertakes risk assessments (Pregnancy / Healthcare) as required and records those in the appropriate tracker.
7. Provides support to the Audit Manager where issues with compliance are identified
8. Liaises directly with the Registered Manager for the region to support with additional appropriate requirements such as the Customer Needs Assessments and speaking with clients / workers as required; where issues of concern have arisen
9. Supports the Chief Nurse to review Policies and Procedures relevant to the Registered Service in readiness for any regulatory inspection.
10. Maintains accurate, contemporaneous and legible written records of activity
11. Uses effective communication, written and verbal with all levels of the FLORENCE team.
12. Fosters good relationships with the wider organisation and advises at a senior level where required and in the absence of the Chief Nurse may be required to deputise.