To contribute to the development of mental health practice within the Trust, responding to National guidance and research developments. Working with colleagues across their specialist area of expertise in development of QI programmes and initiatives to enhance mental health provision within the specialism/division.Ensure the safe therapeutic management of mental health patients across the Trust, practicing autonomously as a core member of wider inter-trust mental health provision.To plan and provide specialist advice, education and support to patients, their carers and health careprofessionals. They will practice clinically in agreed care settings and advise and support Divisions regarding patients mental health care and enhanced observation requirements. Assessing the requirements around 1:1 care and reducing agency usage.To work across professional, departmental and Trust boundaries as required, developing and supporting patient-centred seamless care in collaboration with colleagues across the systemTo provide leadership, line management, clinical supervision to an identified group of Enhanced Care Support workers in the Trust.To work with the Lead Nurse for Mental Health, Psychiatric Liaison, Education and other specialist teams in the delivery of high-quality training and education.To respond to urgent/critical incidents involving mental health patients to provide leadership, expertise and to ensure actions are aligned with protocol and legislation (during working hours)Key Working RelationshipsPatients and their families, Associate Directors of Nursing, Divisional Chief Nurses, Safeguarding, Divisional Management Teams, Liaison Psychiatry Team, Matrons, Ward Leaders, Ward Teams, Specialist Nurses, System Partners.