Clinical To work across a variety of community settings as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Providing a nursing assessment and identification of a referred clients mental health needs at home/in the persons own environment, in circumstances when they have been seen by another member of the multi-disciplinary team. Formulating, implementing and evaluating collaborative care plans that reflect the needs of the clients/carers over a 24-hour period. Manage own caseload with a degree of autonomy having responsibility for the nursing care of clients until point of discharge. Regularly review and discuss caseload management with their clinical supervisor Administering depot injections to clients and monitoring the effects of prescribed medication. Maintain accurate care records about care interventions and treatment offered according to Professional and Trust standards. To act as co-ordinator in accordance with the Care Programme Approach. Provide comprehensive written mental health specialist nursing reports as required. Delivering a range of therapeutic interventions with clients and carers in accordance with evidence based practice and Trust Policies Reacting to and managing a range of complex mental and physical health crises. Escorting clients where appropriate to other Health and Social Care settings. Offering support and advice to families and carers and providing advocacy to clients and carers where appropriate Identify and manage risks in a variety of as well as document them in DRAMs and risk reduction plans. Supervision Managing and maintaining a caseload with appropriate levels of supervision To provide direct supervision to junior staff and contribute and assist with PDR system. Liaising with, advising and educating a range of other professionals, agencies and bodies involved in the care of older people with mental health needs. To act as identified supervisor/mentor for nursing students on allocated placements. Receive clinical supervision from agreed supervisor and manager on a regular, planned basis to ensure effective and safe management. Service development To participate with colleagues in the production of an active learning environment in order to maintain and develop high standards of professional and clinical practice. Promoting opportunities for self, colleagues and junior staff to access available training / education. Sharing identified skills with colleagues, learners and junior staff, participating in formal and informal teaching as appropriate. To take responsibility for identifying personal development needs, participating in appraisal and clinical supervision To act as a positive role model Offering education and health promotion to clients and carers Candidates who are not successful for this post who meet the trust values and standards may be considered and offered alternative postings within Older Adult community Services.