To be a core member of the team, using specialist assessments. To provide a highly specialised range of clinical interventions relevant to the care group and have knowledge of evidence-based models of practice. To manage a caseload of clients with complex needs. To work in partnership with the individual service user and their families and careers as appropriate to ensure the delivery of the care plan, and to enable the development of a plan to facilitate their safety, promote their well-being and support their independence and inclusion in the community, by using recognised age appropriate self-management tools where applicable. This may include working closely with partner agencies, voluntary sector agencies, and MAPPA, which may be able to more appropriately help the service user self manage. To administer and monitor medication prescribed to individual service users, providing information and advice. To discuss with the service user and when appropriate, with their careers, their health problems and how they see and understand them, facilitating a process of developing their understanding and maintaining their hope for the future. Pay Band: AFC B6 (and travel expenses are paid according to AFC) FOLS operational hours Monday to Friday 9-5 37.5 hrs per week This role requires enhanced DBS clearance prior to an employment offer. If you would like to discuss the post further please contact the team's Service Manager Mardel Peppos mardel.peppos@nhs.net Marisa Marrocco Clinical Nurse Specialist marisa.marrocco@nhs.net This post offers a Golden Hello, or a Relocation package up to a maximum of £2000. (pro rata applies and subject to terms and conditions. Please see attached Protocol document).