Ensure that each referred patient and where necessary their family receives an individual specialist assessment, risk assessment and care plan and is the subject of regular evaluation which, wherever practicable is formulated in conjunction with the patient and/or their family. Provide specialist interventions for referred people within a therapeutic framework, both individually, with families and in groups. Also providing advice and support for other professionals as required. Provide specialist advice and support for young people and their families in times of crisis. Support the Specialist Learning Disability / Mental Health nurses to prepare assessments, treatment reports and discharge summaries, in accordance with local policies. Possibility of participating in the Out of Hours Team rota and the telephone out of hours rota. Operate in any appropriate setting including hospital, primary care facilities, residential homes, schools and units/ colleges and peoples homes. Provide a range of services and approaches in support of the Specialist Learning Disability / Mental Health Nurse role ie consultation, specialist advice, clinical supervision and support to those working with children i.e. those in primary care, health visitors, school nurses, teaching staff, residential staff, social workers, youth service, etc. Promote knowledge of Mental Health (e.g. Challenging behaviour, Developmental and Neurological Disorders) and reduce the impact on service users, families, professionals and the general public both formally and informally through psycho education, carer training and health promotion. Foster close working relationships with all appropriate agencies and networks in the field of Mental Health, locally, regionally and nationally. Participate in regular clinical and safeguarding supervision sessions with an appropriate supervisor and give clinical supervision to less senior staff where appropriate. Participate with the access centre to assess referrals as they come into the service and liaise with referring agents. Actively promote service user and carer involvement in all aspects of the assessment, care planning and care delivery processes. Respecting the rights, capabilities and wishes of those individuals who access the service. Advise on the promotion of health and the prevention of illness within the speciality of child and family learning disability service. Ensure that Birmingham Child Protection guidelines and agency procedures are fully understood and adhered to by self and the nursing team