Manages his/her own caseload of patients whilst working as part of the multidisciplinary team Communicates highly sensitive and emotive condition related information to patients, relatives. e.g. terminal illness, bereavement Assess new patients in the clinical area a, identifying their psychological, physiological, emotional spiritual and cultural needs in relation to their disease and proposed treatment, providing a pathway of nursing care for the patient Undertake follow up clinics under supervision If required initiate drug therapy/medication within the parameters of agreed clinical guidelines and in accordance with the legal framework you work under, to supply and prescribe medicines Act as patient advocate when relevant and be able to educate on all the treatment options to enable a patient to make an informed choice, negotiating with the medical team to agree a pathway of care Provide continuity of care throughout the patient journey and liaising across specialised areas Contribute to the development of specialised programmes of care and provide specialised advice, written and oral information to patients, relatives. Provide clinical advice and support to health care professionals within and across organisational boundaries For further details please see the attached JD & PS