SERVICE DELIVERY To lead on a shift as shift co-ordinator, managing a team of staff to deliver care to patients in a safe and effective manner. This would involve working in various areas including inpatients, assessment and day case surgery. And leading in communicating handovers and escalating issues to Ward Manager. GOVERNANCE 1 Promote the individual needs of the patient, by acknowledging preferences, rights and choices, respecting privacy and dignity, and by promoting anti-discriminatory practice, alerting senior staff if patient appears to be disrespectful or discriminatory. 2 Ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are adhered to at all times. 3 Ensure effective communication is maintained at all times and data awareness policy and legislation is adhered to. 4 Contribute to the content of policies, procedures and guidelines related to own clinical area. 5 Ensure compliance with Trust policies, procedures and guidelines for self and others, by taking action/alerting senior management team if practice appears to contravene policy, or if concerned about any aspect of patient care. MANAGERIAL/LEADERSHIP 1 Participate in the development of services from the patients perspective, making suggestions for change and by leading on improvements under the direction of the Ward Sister / Charge Nurse 2 Initiate patient and public involvement activities in the ward area leading to service improvement. 3 Demonstrate effective clinical leadership by prioritising patient care, allocating, supervising and evaluating the work of the team under the direction of the Ward Sister / Charge Nurse. 4 Accept delegated line manager responsibilities by participating in the management of the team, recruiting staff, ensuring local induction, work based learning and education takes place. 5 Participate in the effective and efficient use pf physical and financial resources, evaluating information to ensure the right numbers / skill mix of staff, equipment and supplies are available, reporting any concerns. 6 Ensure a healthy, safe and secure working environment, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, maintaining accurate documentation and reporting any concerns.