Co-ordination of the ward on a day-to-day basis including planning, allocation and evaluation of the new work streams carried out by teams.Provide specialist knowledge to all theatre staff in the unit .To promote a critical, analytical approach to the delivery of nursing careensuring that the ward environment is responsive to current issues.Ensure that all existing procedures and protocols relating to the care ofpatients are reviewed and updated as required with the new hospital move.Develop methods for identifying, maintaining and improving the quality of patient care through facilitation of best practice and clinical benchmarking. Exercise strong and effective leadership, acting as an exemplary role modelfor the ward/department team.Maintain adequate staff cover and skill mix on the ward through effective use of staffing rotas.Ensure staff compliance with mandatory training and maintain currentrecords.Ensure effective communication with patients and their carers. Monitor and manage staff sickness/absence following the Trust guidelines,and liaise with the Matron as necessary. Act at all times in a manner that upholds the reputation of the Trust andsafeguards the wellbeing and dignity of patients and their relatives.Act always in accordance with the NMC/HCPCCode of Conduct and Guidancedocuments and maintain active status on NMC/HCPC Register.