Providing and delivering a high standard of nursing care by initiating and co-ordinating the assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating of individual patients needs based on evidence. This includes all aspects of care, for both children and adults, from admission to discharge. Reporting and documenting all relevant nursing/patient needs, communicating changes with other health care professionals in the multi-disciplinary team with ongoing responsibility for patient care as they occur. Promoting and delivering health education within the clinical area and advice patient, family and others in health promotion issues. Engage/interact with carers/family encouraging them to be actively involved in patients care, planning as outlined in the department philosophy. Demonstrating and undertaking evidence-based practice, playing an active part in the introduction of this evidence to improve patient-centred care. Supervising, assessing and mentoring and supporting junior Registered Nurses and Health care professionals, including bank and agency staff in the clinical setting. Increasing the level of knowledge and skills within the Department/Directorate through sharing best practice and supporting others to develop their professional abilities. Implementing and sharing good infection control practice. Undertake manual handling assessments and ensuring actions are met. Day to day direct supervision of team of patients and staff For further details please see attached JD&PS.