To act as an expert practitioner demonstrating specialist knowledge, skills and expertise within the area of work ( elective and emergency surgery, admission/discharge) and within the context of changing health care provision. Take the lead in developing/implementing evidence-based practice within the designated clinical area of expertise in conjunction with the Matron. Ensuring a multi professional focus, have the ability to facilitate, initiate, manage and evaluate change in practice to improve quality of care. Ensure that a supportive teaching and learning environment is in place. Ensure that all staff are working to their required level of clinical and professional competence whilst adhering to their NMC professional code of conduct. Ensuring that all staff are developed to attain competence as highlighted at appraisal. Ensure that the quality of patient care is assured by involvement in the implementation and maintenance of: - High Impact Interventions, Infection control audit: Ensure that all clinical environments reflect infection control standards of cleanliness, be proactive in response to any issues raised through cleaning audits, infection control audits or patient environment inspections. Ensure high levels of patient satisfaction; ensure that any required actions reported back to the Matron. Ensure the control and custody of all medications and drugs in accordance with University Sussex Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust policy and statutory regulations. Act as a role model and ensure effective staff supervision within clinical practice, working with staff and patients in an advisory, teaching and support capacity, maintaining professional competence, authority and credibility. To provide specialist advice within the clinical area and expert advice within the speciality team.