Act as a role model and assist in effective staff supervision with clinical practice, working with staff and patients in an advisory, teaching and support capacity and maintaining professional competence, authority and credibility. Work collaboratively with clinical nursing experts including Heads of Nursing, Clinical Teams, Consultant Nurses, Nurse Specialists and Practice Development Nurses in the development of expert,person centred care. Develop, motivate and lead a team by using objectives in line with department, sub speciality and corporate goals in conjunction with the ward Manager and in their absence. Provide professional leadership with the ward Manager within the department ensuring that all staff use evidence based practise and adhere to the NMC code of professional conduct Be able to demonstrate a high degree of motivation and innovation. Communicate effectively with the department nursing team participating and helping to arrange monthlyteam meetings and ensure robust systems exist so that staff feel informed. To contribute positively to the effectiveness and efficiency of the teams in which he/she works. Work with PALS and the complaints department with the ward Manager to ensure that areas of concern are addressed effectively and in a timely manor, providing a response as required. Be able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team environment ensuring most effective use of all members of those professional teams. Display strong leadership and positivity to the department team during times of increased pressure onresources, staffing crises, or bed pressures, working with divisional leads to assess risks across the division and how these can be minimised.