1. Support the Ward / Department Sister/ Charge Nurse in leading the team to deliver the objectives of the clinical area. In the absence of the Ward Department /Sister/ Charge Nurse, be responsible for ensuring that all patients in the given clinical area receive safe, competent nursing care. 2. Lead the team for which he/ she is responsible, working flexibly to support other/ more junior colleagues on a day-to-day basis. 3. Allocate work and assess performance of the team members objectively against set criteria/ competencies. Work with Ward / Department Manager to ensure that individual performance review and personal development plans are completed for staff members. Assist with action plans arising from these appraisals as necessary. Provide clear feedback to team members in a way that is conducive to maintaining and improving performance. 4. Work with Ward /Department Manager to effectively manage the allocated financial resources within the allocated budget. Demonstrate understanding of the importance of ensuring effective skill-mix and appropriate caseload management at all times. 5. Assist the Ward/ Department managers to maintain high standards of cleanliness in the clinical area and for a well maintained ward / department environment. 6. Promote interdisciplinary working, with outcomes aimed at the best interest of patients. 7. Actively promote diversity, including race diversity, both in the delivery of the Directorates services and in the recruitment, management and development of staff within the clinical area. Assist the Ward/ Department Manager to sustain relationships that promote dignity, rights and responsibility.