To provide clinical, social and psychological support to their patients using excellent communication skills, education and health promotion to enable them to reach their optimum level of independence and health To provide advice, supervision and support to their defined caseload and peers. Responsible for providing evidence based practice Will have responsibility for supporting the Matron for Tissue Viability in leading identified and agreed aspects of the service, in the development of care systems, protocols and guidelines working as part of a multi-disciplinary team and developing excellent interdepartmental relationships with excellent communication with a focus on quality improvement Work collaboratively with the Tissue Viability Team and Allied Health Professionals, with in their own scope of practice Will ensure cost effective use of all resources Promote programmes of health education and health promotion relevant to service Work within national policy frameworks relevant to the service Deal effectively and professionally with patient / service user issues collaborating with PALS as appropriate and take a proactive approach to resolving issues and learning from complaints and escalate when unable to resolve Contribute to the multi-professional approach in the management of patients / carers within the specialist area in relation to ongoing care needs Act as a resource for tissue viability knowledge for clinical staff in the Care Closer to Home division. Ensure effective multi- disciplinary communication Support the management function of the department by provision of reports and information as required