To ensure that the IPU service delivers an excellent standard of care to patients and their families 2. To lead the IPU when on shift in the absence of a Sister 3. To offer timely and individual care based on need, using referral criteria, regular patient review, assessment, re-assessment and discharge criteria as appropriate 4. To provide direct delivery of care to patients 5. To provide symptom control for patients including the administration of medicines in line with Thames Hospice Policy 6. To communicate fully and effectively with patients, their families and professional colleagues to ensure a safe and needs led care pathway, with particular consideration given to discharge 7. To work as a member of the multidisciplinary team to ensure a co-ordinated and defined management plan / plan of care for each patient. To include review and discharge as appropriate and attend MDT meetings as required 8. To maintain accurate healthcare records, written and computer based, liaising with community colleagues and in line with Thames Hospice organisational policy and professional requirements 9. To participate in training, of student nurses and external stakeholders as required 10. To mentor new Registered Nurses, Health Care Assistants and Student Nurses 11. To monitor practice and competence for Registered Nurses and Health Care Assistants by regularly working with them as part of a shift 12. To participate in all areas of performance management, to include recruitment, appraisal and monitoring staff performance 13. To support and work with the IPU Team Sisters to develop and maintain effective partnership working with the multidisciplinary team 14. To communicate, when required, with external care agencies, GPs and community teams to facilitate best working practice and service provision 15. To participate and lead in audits of the service, to identify if improvements and / or changes have enabled an improved patient and care experience 16. To report accidents, incidents and complaints in area of responsibility as per procedure, participating in investigations as required 17. To work to the processes for maintaining role boundaries and patient confidentiality 18. To maintain personal and professional development including own attendance at Thames Hospices mandatory training