To find out full details of the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you will need, take a look at the attached Job Description & Person Specification. Some of the core skills and responsibilities required include: Ensure that the nursing practices of the area comply with the Trusts Nursing policies and procedures and maintain high standards of nursing practice. Ensure delivery of infection control practice as defined by National recommendations and the Trust. To comply at all times with the NMC Code of Conduct (2008). Communicate effectively and liaise with all health care staff as appropriate. To co-ordinate the management aspects of the ward. Within that responsibility; plan, organise and deploy staff according to competencies and workload in order to meet patient needs. Ensuring quality and provision of care meets standards and achieves national based targets Act as a mentor, preceptor & assessor to junior nursing staff, facilitating the implementation of the competency programme. Contribute towards the development of an effective learning environment within the clinical area.