To be responsible for the flexible management of a defined caseload designed to meet the individual needs of the client and the carers. To maintain high standard of individualised client care and give guidance on how clients can improve their mental, emotional, and physical well-being of clients/carers. To provide a specialist and holistic assessment of clients memory and initiate any further investigations in the absence of the band 7 Dementia Specialist Nurse and partake in review in the multidisciplinary team meeting. To develop and maintain a high standard of practice. To communicate/liaise effectively within relevant agencies to ensure that clients needs are met. To be able to manage medication in accordance with the Trust Policy and the NMC Standards for administration of drugs. To offer support and counseling to the person diagnosed with dementia and their relevant carers. To provide clients and carers with verbal and written up to date information on the services offered by the Trust, how to express their views, complaints procedure and what they can expect from the CMHT. To attend weekly clinical meetings to provide the team with relevant information in relation to caseload and to feedback on reviews. To supervise and monitor the therapeutic effects and side-effects of prescribed medication providing the client with clear advice and information. To facilitate carers assessments, provide the appropriate care plan to support clients, carers offering advice, information, and signposting.