DELIVERING CLINICAL EXCELLENCE & CLINICAL STRATEGY In agreement with the Matron and develop and implement clinical effectiveness programmes throughout the directorate and specifically for designated clinical areas. Visible presence amongst clinical areas and teams Support the Matron in working with partner organisations and other stakeholders to design patient pathways and develop new models of care. Monitor achievement & impact of Clinical Effectiveness programmes withinwards/departments. Act for the Matron in their absence. Clinical/health Outcomes Work with the Matron for Acute Medicine to develop nursing performance clinical outcomes, monitor performance & hold Sisters and Charge nurses accountable for clinical outcomes for patients in their care. Accountable for clinical outcomes associated with nursing care. Work with Sisters/Charge nurses, ward link nurses and infection control champions to support the surveillance, auditing and implementation of National and Local guidelines and protocols, in particular those concerning infection control and privacy & dignity. Undertake and review root cause analysis where required. Ensure action plans are developed, implemented and evaluated and that learning is shared throughout the directorate. Assist in developing and implementing programmes of education