CLINICAL 1. Under the direction of the senior nurse to provide high quality evidence based care forpatients requiring interventional procedures. 2. To provide continuity of care through consultation with ward staff, the patient and /orcarers and other health care professionals ensuring the patient s needs are met. 3. To provide both written and oral information for patients regarding their treatment plan asrequired. 4. Collect, collate and report information and maintain accurate patient records. 5. Include the patient in the planning and delivery of care through pre-assessment. 6. To be knowledgeable of all the procedures, specialist equipment, drugs used and aftercare. 7. To provide specialist knowledge and advise to patients, carers ward staff and other healthcare professionals 8. To participate in the on call rota 9. Establish effective communication with patients, relatives and other health careprofessionals. 10. Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations. 11. To admit and discharge day-case patients ensuring patient have relevant advise andafter care information. 12. To have read and comply with IR(ME)R 2000 MANAGERIAL/LEADERSHIP 1. To work with all staff to ensure the smooth running of theatres and to take charge (incollaboration with the other disciplines) in the absence of senior colleagues or whenrequested to do so by the senior nurse. 2. Contribute to the orientation of new staff members using a structured programme and incollaboration with the senior staff 3. Co-ordinate the day to day running of theatres and organise the nursing care for thehealth care team. 4. Supervise junior staff and contribute to their education and development. 5. Contribute to the development of services. 6. Ensure the effective and efficient use of physical and financial resources. 7. Monitor and maintain health, safety and security of self and others. Please see attached JD for further information