CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES To undertake assessment, development, implementation, and evaluation of complex programmes of care which improve the purpose and quality of a service users life. To autonomously initiate emergency interventions as patient/client condition dictates. To provide prescribed care without supervision, within the level of the post-holders experience, referring to more senior staff if necessary. To participate as team member, including supporting relatives and friends of service users together with providing support for service users. To maintain accurate records, both electronic and paper, of the care given in accordance with agreed standards. To act in accordance with their regulatory bodies professional code of conduct. Independently liaise and communicate effectively with members of the multidisciplinary team and other associated agencies. Demonstrate evidence-based practice. TRAINING AND EDUCATION Participate in contributing to the continuing development of the departments philosophy, training/education. To undertake in-house annual mandatory training in Manual Handling, Basic Life Support, Fire Safety and AED training. To undertake the role of health promoter and educator for service users and their families/significant others. To maintain and develop own skills to promote evidence-based practice, within the role of therapeutic engagement. To participate in clinical supervision. To assist in the learning, development and assessment of unqualified staff and junior staff. To undertake a formal mentorship role if an appropriate qualification is held. Comply with the conditions laid down by the regulatory body with regard to revalidation. LEADERSHIP/MANAGERIAL In liaison with the Clinical Lead, gain experience in providing leadership to junior staff. Deliver and receive regular clinical and management supervision. Will contribute to the provision of in- house training. Will attend all MDT meetings, clinical reviews and any Serious Untoward Incident (SUI) reviews and debriefs. COMMUNICATION To undertake the co-ordination of complex discharge arrangements through communication with multidisciplinary team members and associated agencies. To communicate effectively with service users and their significant others, taking into account their cultural background and cognitive functioning and abilities. Attend weekly ward reviews if necessary, MDT meetings and caseload supervision and reflective practice groups. To manage conflict between individuals, including staff, service users and their significant others. To act as an advocate for service users, significant others and more junior staff members. To ensure written communication complies with organisational and professional standards. To give due consideration to language and cultural differences of both patients/clients/relatives/significant others and colleagues. Demonstrate excellent communication skills in liaison with external agencies, partner organisations, and other teams. Always act with compassion and treat patients, families and carers with dignity and respect. Demonstrate adherence to the key values of the organisation which include Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence (CARE). AUDIT/INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY To participate in clinical audit as required in department. With training, access organisational electronic information systems relevant to the role.