Communication and Key Working Relationships Key Relationships *Service Users *Supervisor/Line Manager *Ward/Team Nurse Manager *Clinical Service Manager *Head of Profession *Consultants *Doctors in training (Trust Grades and Trainees) *Other members of the Unit/Team To create and maintain professional supportive relationships with all members of staff, with other professionals and agencies to enhance recovery. Planning and Organisation *To lead the clinical management of designated service users in assessing, implementing and planning nursing care. *To ensure that junior staff and students are actively engaged in patient activity. *To observe, report and record changes in the patient's physical, mental health and behaviour. *To work with the MDT in planning and delivering care. *To maintain working knowledge of legislation and guidance pertaining to mental health and learning disabilities. *To be responsible for the administration of prescribed medication in line with Trust policy and drug administration standards. *To work within and manage the legal and professional frameworks relating to consent, capacity, deprivation of liberty and the Mental Health Act. *To understand the range of interventions available, the evidence-base and potential outcomes for service users. *To communicate effectively with patients, relatives, carers and other members of the in-patient and community teams. *To act as key worker to admitted clients as designated. Analytics *To ensure that all clinical and risk assessments are completed and reviewed in line with Trust policies on data collection. Responsibility for Patient / Client Care, Treatment & Therapy *To establish, maintain and end purposeful therapeutic relationships with patients. *To identify and provide and supervise therapeutic activities, emotional support and stability to patients to ensure effective engagement whilst maintaining professional boundaries. *To undertake required physical observations including blood pressure, temperature, respirations, blood sugars, urinalysis, weight and height and report exceptions appropriately. *To identify, provide and supervise the necessary physical care to patients to help them complete daily living activities. Personal care and daily living activities include personal hygiene, elimination, diet and fluid intake. clothing and laundering, manual handling, personal environment and maintaining rest and activity. Policy, Service, Research & Development Responsibility *To adhere to all practice standards implemented by the Trust. *To adhere to the Nursing & Midwifery Council code of professional conduct at all times. *To abide by the legal requirements and statutory rules related to practice. *To utilise management and clinical supervision and appraisal in enhancing performance development. *To utilise the Trust's personal development review process in order to identify personal and professional development needs. *To take responsibility for personal development and education including in-service training, reviewing and reflecting own practice and performance. *To contribute to the experience of learners and ensure delivery of mentorship requirements, meeting standards of the NMC. *To abide by dress code and uniform policy. *To be aware of, and act in accordance with, Trust policies and procedures. *Ensure health and safety requirements are maintained within sphere of responsibility. *Observe and act upon health and safety requirements. *Observe and act upon requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983, sex & race discrimination acts 1973 and equal opportunities legislation. Responsibility for Finance, Equipment & Other Resources Responsibility for Supervision, Leadership & Management *To provide clinical advice and support for junior members of the team. *To support the Clinical Lead and Ward Manager through contributing to clinical leadership within the team. *To support the Clinical Lead and Ward Manager to achieve team objectives, targets and quality standards. *To contribute to the promotion of staff well being and morale in the team through developing and maintaining supportive relationships, acting as a role model. *To deal with complaints in accordance with Trust policies and procedures. *To maintain adequate resources for the delivery of care. Information Resources & Administrative Duties Any Other Specific Tasks Required *To act in a manner to respect peoples' individuality, values, sexuality and spiritual beliefs and activity, supporting the individual to fulfil these. To identify and take action when any behaviour, whether from patients, staff, relatives, carers or visitors, undermines equality and diversity.