Job Purpose: The post holder is responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care with the multidisciplinary team and patients families. Main Duties: > To demonstrate as a clinical expert and have overall continuing responsibility for the delivery of high-quality patient care in the hospice, demonstrating clinical leadership while on duty. > To manage and be responsible for the supervision and development of a large multi-disciplinary team consisting of all grades of nursing staff, students and support workers. > To effectively manage the hospice resources including the clinical environment with the support of the matron. > To contribute to the development of polices and evidence-based practice as appropriate. > To maintain a safe clinical environment conducive to patient care.