KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Main Duties and Responsibilities: Undertake assessments of individuals with complex physical/mental health presentations, including those patients presenting with higher levels of risk. Develop in collaboration with the patient their care plan and their recovery plan. Offer specialist nursing assessment and advice where required. Take the lead in delivering therapeutic group work programmes as required. Administer medication, complying with relevant Trust procedures and NMC Guidance. Ensure the safety of all patients as determined by the clinical team. This includes the supervision of patients within the Unit, grounds and the community, as required. Provide clinical and managerial leadership on the ward. Assess and manage ongoing risks as identified during assessment, ensuring that this is done in collaboration with patients and carers. Regularly review risk factors and make changes to the management of them as necessary. Regularly take charge of the clinical environment over a span of duty. Work in conjunction with the Clinical Manager in setting clinical and educational standards and monitor and maintain these standards. Regularly undertake audits of clinical activity and standards and develop plans of action to address any improvements required. The post holder will be required to work within the NMC Code of Practice and professional guidelines. Maintain an up-to-date level of professional competence and continuing professional development within the specific environment. Attend multi-disciplinary clinical meetings