The post holders will assist in the overall implementation and evaluation of care as part of the multi professional team. The post holders will be skilled in taking appropriate action(s) and acting on own initiative to achieve the planned outcome. The post holders will be involved in providing direct and indirect patient care independently but with support available from a supervisor within the clinical area. In doing so, they will support the assessment of service users and implementation of programmes of care delegated to them by the appropriate staff member ensuring that they practice within their sphere of competence and knowledge. Job responsibilities Provide and deliver a high standard of compassionate nursing care recognising and meeting the specific needs of the patients. Following training and assessment, competently undertake clinical activities relevant to the post and clinical area as agreed. Demonstrates developed physical skills obtained through practice and training e.g. accuracy, dexterity and coordination to complete routine tests within agreed pathways of care, manipulate equipment. Exchanges factual information with service users using persuasion, reassurance, tact and empathy and addressing barriers to understanding to engage the individual in their care and gain valid consent; ensure that all discussions are recorded in an accurate and timely manner in the patient record Engages and actively involves the individual and, if appropriate, their family/carer, in their assessment, programme of treatment and/or care, if directed to do so by the responsible professional, by using person-centred techniques to promote a culture of self care, involvement and empowerment Approaches each individual with care, compassion and sensitivity ensuring that these values are reflected in all aspects of role Be responsible for delegated administration tasks and management of resources within the clinical area e.g. stock control, basic equipment cleaning, specific clinical tasks to support the smooth running of a clinic. Communicate with colleagues and members of the multi-disciplinary team clearly and effectively in written, verbal and electronic format (this may include accessing and updating patient records on central databases or electronic systems). To collate data for departmental audits, and act on findings under guidance. Evaluate and review the effect of any interventions and the patients agreed plan of care and report outcomes of interventions to the registered practitioner.