Key Tasks Provide clinical leadership for a team of nurses and have detailed knowledge of every patient on the ward in order to ensure that specialist palliative care is delivered in line with individual needs and is able to provide expert clinical advice both internally and externally. Support the Ward Manager to create, lead and maintain a nursing culture which reflects Mountbattens values and is open to new ideas, concepts and innovation, whilst influencing Mountbattens strategy and direction. Support the Ward Manager in improving the patient experience and safeguarding high standards of care by creating an environment in which excellence in clinical care can flourish and be measured. In the absence of the Ward Manager have responsibility for the safe management and security of the inpatient unit on a daily basis, and the whole hospice site in the absence of senior managers, which may include weekends when required escalating any concerns in a timely manner. Lead on a culture of learning and quality improvement in the clinical area and work collaboratively with colleagues across Mountbatten as senior member of the team, ensuring effective communication and participating in Mountbatten wide working groups and regular meetings to contribute to improving services and the further development of the organisation and its strategy. Support the Ward Manager to manage staffing and other resources efficiently and effectively within the agreed budget. ~~~Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for the full duties and responsibilities of this role~~~