The NHS plan sets a challenging agenda of improvement, expansion and reform for health and social providers. This includes devolution of power and resources to the front line to give health professionals who deliver care the freedom to innovate. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring the highest standard of clinical care is provided for patients referred to the team for an Urgent Community Response and Virtual ward. The post holder will support the Team Leader in the provision of strong clinical leadership and ensuring the principles clinical leadership are implemented at a local level within the designated team. The post holder must adhere at all times to The Code: Professional standards of practice and behaviour as published by the Nursing and Midwifery Council, they must work within the policies and guidelines as laid down by ANHST In pursuing these duties the post holder will ensure compliance with the NHS Constitution (details of which can be found at the following websites or GENERAL DUTIES: CLINICAL Provide quality clinical assessment and reassessment of complex needs and plan care to ensure individual patient care needs are met. Lead the standard of nursing care and treatment for patients with acute and long term complex health needs. Administer medications to patients consistent with protocols, standards and legislation. Act as a positive clinical role model through demonstration of expert practice. Lead by example to motivate and empower others. Supervise team members in the development of programmes of induction and preceptorship to ensure safe practice. Develop own skills and knowledge, including active participation in clinical supervision, ensuring provision to other staff within the team. Participate in the development of support worker roles to meet the care needs of patients. Ensure completion of patient records in accordance with NMC guidelines for record keeping ensuring a quality service is delivered. Comply with the requirements of the Caldicott report, the Data Protection Act, Access to Health Records and subsequent legislation issued in relation to confidential data. Ensure staff practice in accordance with these guidelines. Maintain awareness of care developments to enable the continued provision of quality care. Participate in clinical bench marking, ensuring examples of good practice are shared. MANAGEMENT/LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES Take responsibility in the absence of the Team Leader, meeting shortfalls in staffing, delivering effective care and effectively managing risk. Support the delivery of a quality service contributing to the development and evaluation of standards of patient care, working with the wider multi-disciplinary team. Monitoring and reporting audit results Ensure developments are supported in practice through the implementation of policies, protocols and clinical guidelines within the team. Address the concerns of patients and service users and respond to their suggestions for local quality improvements. Support the development of the multi-disciplinary team, ensuring effective working relationships and communication is maintained. Maintain a safe working environment, being aware of the necessity to comply with Health and Safety regulations, ensuring risk incidents/assessments are documented and reported in accordance with Trust procedures. Liaise effectively with Community Service Delivery Team Leader on site issues. Ensure equipment held is maintained according to manufacturers specifications and necessary repairs are undertaken. Support the Team Leader in ensuring staff are trained and supervised where appropriate in the correct use of equipment. Contribute to the recruitment and selection of staff and the organisation of their induction/orientation programme. Deputise for the Team Leader where appropriate. EDUCATION AND TRAINING Develop own clinical and professional skills through identification of performance objectives with the Team Leader and engage in the continuing personal development planning. Participate in performance review and appraisal. Promote a positive learning environment. Facilitate and participate actively in teaching programmes for qualified staff, students and multi-disciplinary team. Support the development of students and staff through participation in teaching programmes and supporting individuals at work promoting a culture of continuous professional development through life long learning. Assessment of individuals learning needs through staff appraisal and development training. Promote evidence based practice. Support and participate in research, audit and project work, alerting others to findings and complications.