Clinical Act as an advocate for patients within the department, to ensure a patient orientated approach to the delivery of care and to meet standards within the NHS Plan and other relevant guidelines. Ensure that patients receive high quality clinical care and a good patient experience, having regard for their customs, religious beliefs and doctrines. Recognise and avoid situations that may be detrimental to the health and wellbeing of the individuals. Provide leadership, support and guidance to staff in monitoring the planning delivery and evaluation of individualised specialist care Support and enable patients and carers to make informed decisions, relating to their treatment and management. Quality Facilitate a high quality, cost effective specialist service through monitoring and audit and other quality initiatives agreed by the Trust Enhance the interface between staff, patients, community staff and visitors Attend and participate in multi-professional team meetings. Identify and intervene where circumstances contribute to an unsafe environment for patients and staff. To bring instances to the attention of the Matron/Nurse Consultant/ANP/Senior CNS for the speciality. Education Contribute in the Trusts clinical supervision programme for staff Identify and raise awareness of the educational needs of patients and carers and implement appropriate education programmes Support and participate in education and training programmes and develop training packages as required. Management and Leadership Provide a leadership role model and demonstrate specialist knowledge and high standards of clinical practice and provide support or advice when necessary. Develop the role according to patients changing needs and research findings, within the resources available. Maintain accurate records of the clinical service and ensuring that confidentiality of information is adhered to.