In conjunction with the Divisional Nurse Director and Matron (NS) provide effective leadership, monitoring of professional and care standards, and effective use of resources at ward/department level. To be a visible and accessible presence in the clinical area for patients, relatives, and staff. To be responsible for ensuring the provision of compassionate, safe and high-quality patient care. Lead by example and act as a positive role model to staff taking responsibility for own professional development. Provide leadership that promotes patient focused care. Actively contribute to and support agreed developments within the business group with focus for supporting clinical effectiveness and innovative practice. To manage roster allocation for present and future shifts to provide safe staffing levels in line with the agreed workforce model. To lead the multidisciplinary team daily using resources effectively and efficiently. To confidently escalate in a timely manner concerns about patient safety, quality and experience, offering solutions and evidence-based recommendations. Participate in the Divisional professional on site cover rota as required dealing with professional issues, redeployment of staff and giving advice and support, and liaising with the Senior Professional Cover (1090). To contribute to a culture that recognises and works in partnership with patients and their families, involving them in all decisions. To ensure that national and local policy and guidance are delivered and maintained. Foster a culture which encourages staff to challenge and report substandard practice. Contribute to the development of and support delivery of the Trust Quality Improvement Plan/Strategy. Organise and plan own day to day workload or activities to meet the demands of the job role. Contribute to the Ward accreditation programme as required. Contribute to and participate in programmes of audit, including utilization of results in practice. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately. If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £45.50. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.