To co-ordinate and undertake assessments. To collate information and assessments, gathered from other Health and Social Care professionals, patients and carers and make judgements using this information. Taking into account opinions from medical staff, consultants and specialist practitioners. This may involve complex and sensitive health and social care issues, patients diagnosis and prognosis. To maintain appropriate written records and communicate information to all relevant parties whilst maintaining appropriate confidentiality of the patient record. To restore and maintain independence, promote individual choice and self determination, enabling clients to live in the community and supporting their preferences, whenever feasible. The use of Personal Health Budgets will assist in supporting this objective and will be delivered by the practitioner. Maintaining a caseload of patients eligible for Funded Nursing Care and Fully Funded Continuing Healthcare, including the assessment and reviewing of all care provision. To educate, inform and involve clients carers and professionals on the National Framework for Continuing Health Care and NHS Funded Nursing Care (2018) and matters of local service provision. To be actively involved in complaint investigations assisting the Lead Nurse and Head of Service as required. Contribute in the response to appeals supporting the Lead Nurse in completing needs portraits and attending both local and regional appeal panels. Ensure the Head of Department, Lead Nurse and the Commissioning team are kept fully aware of any cause for concern in any care environment; liaising as required with the CCG Quality Team.