The Jobholder is responsible for the management of a defined caseload. The jobholder carries responsibility for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care. The jobholder will provide specialist nursing care and advice to a specific patient group and will contribute to the development of the speciality service. The jobholder will ensure cost effective use of resources. The job holder is responsible for the assessment of care needs, parent /carer preparation and education that will support and inform them through their childs surgery and future management of their condition. The post holder will support the family to ensure safe discharge home. The job holder will liaise with and be responsible for the communication between the hospital and all relevant agencies. The jobholder will provide nursing expertise and education to the patients in their parents and also to other health professionals