CLINICAL. Providing and delivering a high standard of nursing care by initiating and co-coordinating the assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating of individual patients needs based on evidence. This includes all aspects of care from admission to discharge. Reporting and documenting all relevant nursing/patient needs, communicating changes with other health care professionals in the multi-disciplinary team with ongoing responsibility for patient care as they occur. Promoting and delivering health education within the clinical area and advise patient, family, and others in health promotion issues. Engage; interact with carers/family encouraging them to be actively involved in patients care and planning as outlined in the department philosophy. Demonstrating and undertaking evidence-based practice playing an active part in the introduction of this evidence to improve patient centred care Supervising, assessing, mentoring and supporting junior Registered Nurses and Health Care Professionals including bank and agency staff in the clinical setting. Increasing the level of knowledge and skills within the Department/Directorate through sharing best practice and supporting others to develop their professional abilities. Implementing and sharing good infection control practice. Undertaking manual handling assessments and ensuring identified actions are met. Assist with the monitoring of patients topical treatments, reporting any variance in the course of the treatment to medical staff and senior members of the nursing team. Utilise clinical procedures such as ultraviolet therapy, patch tests, photodynamic therapy commensurate to their level of competence to facilitate the appropriate treatment of this client group. Assist in the care of patients undergoing minor surgical interventions, recognising problems and initiating action when required. Assist surgical practitioners by working within the sterile field as a surgical assistant For further details please see the attached JD & PS