Communication To provide effective communication to patients about their condition and treatment this may require persuasion, motivation and reassuring skills. To communicate accurate and sensitive information to patients and carers, taking into consideration relevant factors such as background, culture, gender, age and any physical, sensory or learning difficulties. To ensure effective communication of the patients treatment to members of the healthcare team including the GP, district nurses, practice nurses To ensure effective communication whilst performing the Nurse in charge role escalating concerns to the Wound care sister according to local procedures For further details please see the attached job description.