Acts as a role model, accountable for own practice, demonstrating high standards of care and providing leadership to members of the multi-disciplinary team. Provides exemplary clinical and management supervision to all members of the surgical nursing team. Leads on the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of care of patients admitted to the surgical wards in accordance with Trust and departmental protocols. Works within and monitors the teams adherence to the medicines management policy. Demonstrates a full understanding of requirements for ordering, receipt, storage and administration of all type of medication. Has oversight of issues and risks associated with medication administration and systems in place to address them. Actively involves patients, relatives and carers in their treatment and encourages staff to facilitate and enable individuals to assist in their own recovery. Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of infection control policies, local strategy with practical experience and principles in relation to the clinical environment, patient care, the prevention of cross infection, outbreak management, good hand hygiene and environmental cleaning. Demonstrates highly specialist knowledge, skills and innovative practice, underpinned by a sound evidence base and acting as a source of expertise. Reviews clinical practices, ensuring compliance with clinical governance requirements. Works in partnership with Head of Nursing Surgery and Deputy Head of Nursing Surgery in achievement of governance and financial performance. Works collaboratively with the administration team to identify and ensure effective utilisation of elective and urgent capacity. To include identifying timely, innovative options for meeting demand. Developing, implementing and evaluating patient pathways in collaboration with colleagues internal and external to the trust