• To participate as a full member of the nursing team in the assessing, planning, implementation and evaluation of individual care plans including other relevant agencies as appropriate. • To provide ongoing monitoring, support and assessment of residents’ physical and physiological needs. • To be aware of the effects of prescribed medication, advising residents and liaising and/or informing other health professionals as necessary or required. • To maintain safe custody, accurate administration and recording of drugs at all times. • To be aware of and have regard for the advice from the NMC and other statutory bodies in relation to professional matters. • Develop Key Worker roles and facilitate training for all junior staff and students. • To provide health education through promotion of independence, personal & social skills and social and leisure activities for all residents. • To relate to relatives and carers with empathy giving information, support and advice. • To maintain concise records and provide reports as necessary. • To attend mandatory training courses and to participate/conduct relevant research at the direction of the Home Manager ensuring NMC clinical governance criteria is met.