To act as a positive, effective and appropriate role model at all times. Maintain and develop team morale, supporting all colleagues and assertively dealing with conflict. To work closely with the Matron and Lead Clinician so that the vision and the goals of the Emergency Department are translated into practice. To work with the Matron to proactively identify and participate in the implementation of changes to areas for improving nursing practice and service delivery. To be responsible for patient care, patient management and patient flow, throughout all areas of the emergency department during a given shift. Be fully aware in detail of any potential 12hr breaches and know the implications for the trust in not meeting these targets, work closely with the site team to meet targets & prevent any potential 12hr breaches. As shift leader to validate breaches on daily basis. To attend daily site, operational and department huddle meetings to represent the department. To have a strong understanding and knowledge of departmental, trust wide, national and governmental policies, protocols, pathways and to be responsible for their implementation and ensure compliance in the department. Develop and maintain effective channels of communication between all members of the multidisciplinary team in order to ensure a high standard of coordinated patient care. Attend staff, department and trust wide meetings as directed by the Matron and support with the development of any department policies and procedures ensuring they are disseminated to all staff. To ensure that any incident, complaint or other undue occurrence is managed in accordance with Trust policy, and reported to the Matron.