To contribute to a culture that recognises and works in partnership with patients and their families, involving them in all decisions. To participate in the assessing, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised plan of care. Provides early intervention to ensure the safe discharge of patients, working in collaboration with the medical team and community services with the aim of avoiding readmission. To have a willingness to take on extended roles i.e. IVadministration/cannulation/Venepuncture, Care of central lines and other clinical roles linked to the department. To work within the NMC code of professional practice, and within policies, procedures and guidelines of Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Trust. To ensure that high standards of nursing care are given and maintained. To act when standards are not being maintained. To recognise changes in a patients condition which require the intervention of others and refer on as appropriate. To act as an advocate for the patient and the family, including promoting andprotecting their interests, rights equality and inclusion and privacy. To act as a Link Nurse within a defined speciality/ interest area. To be involved in trust Initiatives to improve patient safety and care, e.g. Exemplar ward, Safer Patient Initiative.