KEY RESPONSIBILITIES CLINICAL To be responsible along with other nursing staff for assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of all care aspects of individual patients care. Attending to the physical and psychological needs of the patients under the care of the nursing team. Act as key worker and co-worker for a designated group of clients. Delivery effective individualised care by supervising staff in the assessment of patients condition. Ensure that accurate and objective information is recorded and signed by the appropriate member of staff. Establish therapeutic relationships with individual clients, relatives and carers. Write and contribute towards the formulation of care plans. Ensure effective and confidential communication, at all times maintaining strict confidentiality with regard to any information concerning patients and colleagues. Demonstrate an awareness of the needs of carers of patients with mental health problems. To fully comply with the requirements of the NMC and upkeep of registration. Be aware of the Mental Health Act 1983 and be aware of clients detained under section of the Mental Health Act 1983 in the clinical area. Supervise the formulation of plans for the patients discharge and transfer from the clinical areas in line with Care Programme Approach, Community Care Act 1990 and discharge policy. Observe any changes in a patients physical condition or mental state and document in an appropriate manner. Assist patients towards self-care and independence. Understand the need for personal responsibility in relation to using the correct techniques for moving and handling patients. Act in a relaxed manner, thereby contributing to the creation and maintenance of a calm and relaxed atmosphere/environment. Establish positive professional and appropriate relationships with patients adopting a non-judgemental approach. Always be prepared to listen and treat each patient with respect and courtesy; valuing them as individuals. Carry out planning and organisation of the therapeutic and social activities for patients in the clinical area. To act as a mentor to student nurses. To provide managerial supervision to junior colleagues. Participate in therapeutic and social activities/groups. As appropriate and necessary, assist patients who have the need to use hoists and wheelchairs. As requested, take on clinical, managerial and environmental responsibilities. Ensure the local security protocols and procedures are adhered to at all times.