The post holder is a specialist nurse who has the knowledge, training, and experience equivalent to first degree level and considerable evidence of post registration development within the field of practice nursing. The following responsibilities are seen as central to the above position. Management of Health and Illness Assess, plan, and evaluate clinical nursing care to meets the needs of the individual and/ or identified group. Assess, diagnose, and treat specific conditions in accordance with agreed professional protocols and guidelines. Manage and deliver programmes of care for chronic diseases. Plan, manage and deliver programmes to improve health and disease in individuals or groups. Engage with patients and professionals in evaluating nursing care and make recommendations for improvement. Communication Ensure accurate communication with patients, families, and carers. Maintain high standards of professional record keeping. Communicate clinical information clearly, succinctly, and effectively to other members of the clinical team. Establish effective communication within the nursing team and wider primary health care team. Provide co-ordination and navigation for patients and their carers. Quality Improvement Contribute to the clinical governance activities within the team. Use current evidence of effectiveness to inform clinical practice. Work within established policies, protocols and guidelines and contribute to their development and evaluation. Identify and manages risks involved in work and where identified leads the development of evidence-based practice within the nursing team. Make effective use of training to update knowledge and skills.