Please see job description and person specification for full list of responsibilities In partnership with the multidisciplinary team, use evidence based best practice and appropriate clinical knowledge/expertise to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing interventions to meet patients needs. Ensure the delivery of high quality, patient focused care and treatment which promotes the Essence of Care and Standards for Better Health principles. Ensure Expected Date of Discharge (EDD) is set through negotiation between patient, carer, team, and internal/external agencies to achieve a safe and effective discharge which closely meets the patients needs. Participate in quality initiatives such as Productive Ward Project, Essence of Care Benchmarking. The post holder must adhere to the Trust risk assessment and risk management processes. The post holder must adhere to infection control policies and procedures. As a reflective practitioner, actively promote reflective practice within the team questioning clinical practice, taking appropriate action where gaps in knowledge or experience may compromise the health and safety of others. Take a role as a link nurse. It is a condition of your employment that you are currently registered with the NMC and it is your responsibility to maintain your professional registration. Provide patients and their families /carers with information on standards they should expect from the team. The post holder is required to participate in relevant emergency preparedness process for their team