To contribute with the assessment of patients and development of programmes of care. Ensure that programmes are implemented throughout the 24-hour period. To maintain continuing personal contact with patients and their relatives and contribute with the evaluation of programmes of care. To carry out and / or supervise the carrying out of specific treatments and clinical procedures. To base clinical practice on current research based evidence To assess the needs of patients and carers requiring intervention from other professionals/therapies within and outside the hospice and refer appropriately. To act as a clinical lead as appropriate i.e. infection control, wound care. To provide advice on symptom control/care management to other health care professionals out of hours. To verify when a death has occurred, notifying relatives and carers as appropriate. To care for the deceased patient by administering last offices and ensuring the safe and timely removal of the body from the hospice. To report to the Sister / Nurse Co-ordinator / Hospice Doctor any relevant information on the condition of specific patients, their care or treatment. Out of hours to report to the on call Hospice Doctor any relevant information on the condition of specific patients, their care or treatment. Out of hours report to the on call Senior Nurse as appropriate any immediate concerns related to the smooth running of the hospice. To report any feedback, concerns and complaints from patients, their relatives, or others acting on their behalf and assist in the investigation as appropriate. To administer drugs, and assist with their ordering and storage, in accordance with the NMC Standards for the Administration of Medicines. To recognise and report any errors or omissions in the administration of medications. To adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct. To report to the Sister / Matron any matter affecting the smooth running of the unit. To ensure knowledge about patients is maintained in the strictest confidence, and is not divulged, except to professionals where it would materially assist with the programme of care or protection of the individual (See Staff Handbook Confidentiality / Data Protection Act). To demonstrate a consistent level of courtesy and consideration to patients, their relatives and visitors. To promote a high quality of nursing by adhering to set standards. To offer support within Day Care as required. To contribute to the ordering and storage of clinical stores To ensure that all nursing records are completed and updated at each shift change over. To contribute to the written assessment of patients and referral of patients during admission and discharge planning; to supply relevant services with necessary information. To complete a written assessment of bereavement vulnerability. To ensure that clinical stores held on the Unit are used effectively and economically. To inform, advise and teach patients, carers and staff on aspects of the patients condition and care required. To develop and maintain own knowledge and skills in palliative care. To maintain and extend management knowledge and skills. To actively contribute and teach both formal and informal, unit based clinical education as appropriate. To contribute to the development of HCSWs, student nurses and junior staff nurses by ensuring delivery of effective induction programmes and continuing development through appraisal and education. To act as a mentor for students. To attend lectures, formal meetings etc. to maintain professional update, adhere to aspects related to the Health and Safety at work act and promote the effective running of the Hospice. To attend fire lecturers, manual handling training sessions, CPR lecturers and participate in fire drills as directed. To be familiar with current research and developments within palliative care settings. To undertake training and development as required for Hospice and personal development using clinical supervision, performance review and PREP as a basis for identifying training needs.