Clinical or Work Practice To assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care with patients. To be the named nurse for identified patients To work comprehensively within a multidisciplinary team To actively participate in CPA reviews with internal and external multi-agencies. To co-ordinate, encourage and facilitate patients to participate in the structured treatment programme maximising opportunities of recovery Delegate across the team and lead the team in managing the therapeutic day ensuring a consistent approach. Proactively manage clinical risk Act as nurse in charge of shift ensuring that the team work within hospital policies and procedures and uphold the organisational values. Work at all times to safeguard children and vulnerable adults Ensure best practice standards are maintained at all times. To maintain an ethos which is empathic and compassionate and community facing. Actively promote independence and a solution focused approach Teaching, Training & Supervision To actively engage in monthly clinical supervision with senior nurse. To develop skills in the area of clinical supervision. To provide clinical supervision for junior staff and students. To actively engage in the appraisal process To continue to gain knowledge, skills and experience in accordance with professional practice guidelines to enhance overall clinical care for patients. Actively engage in formal and informal training opportunities to develop and maintain skills and knowledge and ensure fitness for practice Seek out and engage in opportunities for leaning within the team, participating in group forums/clinical meetings Adhere to essential and statutory training requirements Audit, Outcome Measuring & Service Evaluation To participate in audit, outcome measurement and development projects occurring within the hospital. Engage within the governance strategy. Utilise theory, evidence-based literature and research to support practice. Support and contribute to the development of action plans from audit and disseminate changes Actively contribute to the development of service Policies & Procedures Understand and adhere to the hospital policies, procedures and ensure that others also adhere to these. Take personal responsibility for maintaining up to date knowledge and adhering to all hospital policies and procedures. Works within the hospitals Equality and Diversity framework. Ensure that patient, and visitors understand the hospital policies and procedures as it affects them. Health and Safety Ensure the maintenance of a safe and secure treatment environment which is therapeutic. Contribute to the General Workplace Risk Assessment process and adhere to risk management plans. Work within Health and Safety legislation, hospital policies and procedures. General Duties The post holders adherence to the job description and specific role objectives will be reviewed as a matter of routine within supervision and appraisal. This allows for appropriate stretch and support for each individual working within a generic job description and meets individual needs creating opportunities for growth The post holder may be asked to undertake duties not explicitly stated within this job description. This will only ever ask of the post holder that which is within their capabilities, kill and knowledge Additional Duties As required by the hospital team in line with the post holders skills and knowledge.