CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES To assess, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care for clients / patients in their own homes. To provide prescribed nursing care without supervision. To guide, advise and direct other staff in the delivery of programmes of care. To promote service user involvement in the planning, delivery and evaluation of care respecting their wishes, beliefs and dignity. To empower patients / clients to have greater independence, choice and control over their lives. To liaise and communicate effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and other agencies involved in the care of the client / patient. TRAINING AND EDUCATION To act as a mentor/preceptor/supervisor to students and other learners. To promote an environment that is conducive to quality learning and assessment. To participate in clinical supervision / reflective practice. Maintain own continuing professional development needs. Develop and maintain competence in the skills related to the needs of the clients / patients at home. To undertake in-house mandatory training. LEADERSHIP / MANAGERIAL In liaison with the Team Leader, undertake management of the caseload and delegation of work. To be familiar with organisational objectives, policies and procedures related to the work area and the implications this may have for their practice. To act as a professional role model for junior staff, promoting high standards of practice and strong professional values. COMMUNICATION To communicate effectively with patient/clients and their significant others, taking into account their cultural background and cognitive functioning. To communicate clearly with all members of the multidisciplinary team, demonstrating sensitivity to cultural and language differences. To act as an advocate for patients/clients, significant others and more junior staff members. To ensure written and electronic communication complies with organisational and professional standards. AUDIT / INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY / RESEARCH ACTIVITY To participate in clinical audits as required to monitor and maintain standards of practice. To utilise the critical incidence reporting system to document actual or potential risks impacting on the quality of patient / client care. To actively promote evidence based practice in care of the client / patient. With training, access organisational electronic information systems relevant to the role.