Job responsibilities Develop a high level of clinical decision making, monitor and improve standards of care, working within their advanced scope of professional practice. Lead clinical care by managing a patient caseload providing expert assessment, planning and evaluation. Co-ordinate and manage nurse-led clinics (within Speciality/service). Contribute towards a multi-professional approach in the management of patients within the specialist area, especially in relation to ongoing care needs and discharge arrangements. Support patients and their families and ensure that they receive the required information to enable them to self-manage, lead or participate in their care delivery. To support, assist and encourage the multi-disciplinary team in resolving patient problems, by the provision of new and innovative models of case management. Work with the Matron to promote the development of nurses undertaking the CNO Ten Key Roles as considered appropriate e.g. Nurse Prescribing. Be an innovative, enthusiastic role model providing leadership, guidance and advice to staff on operational and professional issues promoting an open and honest and transparent culture. Identify, develop and sustain mechanisms to support patient involvement and feedback. Be a resource for health care professionals by being visible, available, and accessible for support and advice in relation to the management of patients in the speciality. Provide leadership to the team of nurse specialists and working with the matron, develop new roles / ways of working (High Impact Changes). Linked to directorate business plans. Lead on consultations and develop strategies for delivering effective care within a changing environment that improves the quality of care and health outcomes in the specialist area.