- Provide professional nursing leadership at ward/unit level and work with the Matron to enhance nursing practice and strategy. - Undertake bleep holding responsibilities within designated area. - Facilitate evidence-based care and act as a clinical expert at ward/unit level. - Evaluate the relevance of changes in clinical practice and then support and facilitate implementation in the clinical area. - Be a role model for all and contribute effectively to inter-professional team working. - Advocate for patient groups, escalating safety concerns effectively and work with the multidisciplinary teams to mitigate any risk of harm. - Ensure nursing teams are well led, ensuring high standards of pastoral care and support to staff as individuals. Ensuring senior teams are meeting trust objectives and people strategy.