Lead in the on-going development and monitoring of the process for the transfer of care and discharge for patients within LTHT Lead in supporting clinical audit and benchmarking, using the Essence of Care toolkit, ensuring examples of good practice is shared. Work in supporting Matrons and Discharge Co-ordinators to address issues in clinical areas. To act as expert Communicator disseminating and receiving feedback on various projects from a wide range of staff (Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professionals). Actively seek and identify opportunities for new ways of working to improve safety, efficiency, and high standards of care. Aim to ensure nursing services are benchmarked against high performing organisations nationally and internationally. Ensure clinical practice follows a sound evidence base. Work with the Head of Nursing for the Operations Centre to ensure the implementation & delivery of the Nursing Strategy via agreed action plans. Act in accordance with the Nursing & Midwifery/Health Care Professions Code Fulfils the requirements as directed by the Nursing and Midwifery Council or Health Care Professional Council to maintain and revalidate registration Support the Deputy Chief Nurse and Head of the Operations Centre in the delivery of an enhanced, robust system for monitoring and reporting key standards in relation to transfers of care and discharge. Work with Clinical Service Units and the Nursing Directorate in the delivery and monitoring of key performance indicators based on long length of stay Lead and promote change in nursing and clinical practice in order to improve staff and patient experience via projects delegated by the Deputy Chief Nurses. Provide a positive role model to nursing staff and ensure involvement and participation of staff groups such as Nursing & Midwifery Operational group. Work with the Nursing Directorate team to promote, develop and deliver a nursing & midwifery leadership strategy across the Trust. Lead on resolving issues with transfer of care and discharge by working with discharge facilitators, ward leaders and staff Develop effective strategies to support ward leaders and staff in improving practice in the transfer of care and discharge of patients within LTHT In conjunction with the Deputy Chief Nurse and Head of Nursing for Operations centre and System leaders, support and develop the education agenda in nursing, midwifery and AHPs to promote and assure the delivery of high standards of care in the transfer of care/discharge. To include all professions within the Leeds Place Lead the team of Discharge Facilitators to deliver support and supervision to clinical areas in the pursuit of the highest standards of care in relation to the transfer of care and discharge. Provide reports to the Deputy Chief Nurse and Head of Nursing for the Operations Centre on the progress and implementation of any projects related to the transfer of care and discharge, including written and verbal reports. In conjunction with CSU Matrons, provide line management for the members of the discharge team and support team. Provide Line Management for the Band 7 Senior Nurse for the LTHT Discharge facilities. Monitor and maintain budgets associated with the role.