To provide holistic assessment, care and treatment to patients under the supervision of expert colleagues and within agreed guidelines and protocols and plan / conduct appropriate patient follow-up To address patients health promotion and prevention needs through comprehensive assessment of individuals for risk factors and early signs of illness To act as an advocate for the patient in treatment decisions and choices To identify and uphold safeguarding for vulnerable adults and children in line with trust policies and refer to relevant services as necessary To use effective communication and interpersonal skills to provide information, explanation, and reassurance to patients and families, and build an environment of trust and rapport, enabling patient empowerment To maintain accurate and contemporaneous documentation of patients assessment, care, treatment, and follow up Demonstrate effective time management and prioritisation of workload Take an active role in the induction and orientation of new staff Demonstrate procedures and supervise junior staff and students in the practice of new clinical skills. Use clinical standards to participate in the process of monitoring the quality of care delivered. Ensure that nursing practice is of the highest standard in line with trust and CQC standards Assist with the evaluation of care and initiate any action required, for example liaising with the multidisciplinary team as appropriate Review the effectiveness of the nursing care provided and initiate any action that may be required Undertake any reasonable and relevant clinical or non-clinical functions commensurate with their banding Supply and/or administer medication safely in line with trust medicines policy Take on extra duties and responsibilities as delegated and agreed by the Senior Sister within their capabilities and/or limitations. Demonstrate effective time management and prioritisation of workload Take an active role in the induction and orientation of new staff Demonstrate procedures and supervise junior staff and students in the practice of new clinical skills.