Using expert clinical knowledge and understanding act as nurse adviser to patients, carers and staff for those with palliative care/end of life needs within the hospital setting. Undertake a holistic assessment of the patients and carers needs and ensure that it is both recorded and communicated to the appropriate people. Promote an optimal environment for the delivery of care for patients within the hospital setting in partnership with other health care professionals within the trust. Facilitating the discharge of patients in accordance with the rapid discharge guidelines and the patients preferred place of care and death. Facilitate the discussion around advance care planning and medicalcontingency plans where possible and appropriate. Support the palliative care CNS team in the provision of data and reports that meet the required key performance indicators for the service in a timely manner. Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.