The Ward Manager will create, lead and maintain a nursing culture which is open to change, new ideas, concepts and innovation, whilst influencing Trust strategy and direction. A commitment to patients centredvalues. Working with patients/families/carers and the multi-disciplinary team toprovide therapeutic care that anticipates and responds to the needs of patients. Developing a philosophy of care which involves the rights of patients, carers and staff. Creating a shared vision with the team, integrating and embracing risk taking, flexibility and change. Providing clear direction and leadership for nurses with regard to legal, ethical and professional dimensions or care. Promoting peoples equality, diversity and rights. Promoting an organisational philosophy and structure philosophy which enables appropriate delegation of authority to all levels and encourages staff to take up development opportunities, within existing or new roles. Facilitating an environment in which critical appraisal of practice is fostered alongside innovative practice. Being responsible for taking an overview of the contribution that other disciplines make to their clinical area and taking action to ensure efficiency is achieved. Developing annual ward objectives, establishing service developments in line with Directorate and organisational plans. Maintaining awareness of national and regional initiatives and subsequent transfer of these into practice. Being proactive in the development and facilitation of the 10 key roles for nursing. Retaining a productive workforce. Instigating, managing and facilitating others to lead organisational change for the benefit of patients. Actively being involved in the delivery of any new strategies for patient care that impacts on their clinical environment and taking the lead in promoting the nursing contribution. Fostering and demonstrating creativity, energy and inspiration in leading the nursing team. Supervising and facilitating staff in guided structured reflection in complete situations, utilising a range of skills which may include clinical incident analysis and practice review processes. Supporting and contributing to the Trusts Shared Leadership practice development councils. Participating in Professional Forums. Fulfilling the role of the senior nurse bleep holder when required in Division or when rostered.