To resolve operational issues that have been unresolved at a lower level. Play a lead role in improving services in line with national policies and where appropriate, take a lead role on the nursing issues related to the implementation of National Service Frameworks applicable to sphere of responsibility. Participate in the rota for site senior nurses. Participate in an OMOD rota. Take a lead role or participate in the development of directorate objectives/projects ensuring that the nursing resources available are targeted towards their achievement. Thus ensuring a progressive and pro-active culture of delivery and change. Advising and contributing to directorate service development plans, in order to promote new initiatives and plans.Contribute pro-actively to directorate cost improvement plans (CIP)/savings plans in order to ensure your areas are working within the agreed budgets. To participate in Trust projects/initiatives as appropriate. In conjunction with the Clinical Director and Directorate Manager, ensure that systems for clinical governance are in place with appropriate monitoring mechanisms for their continued effectiveness. In conjunction with the Clinical Director and Directorate Manager, analyse and interpret a range of complex information in order to understand the Directorates performance and to prepare and present options for improvement. To analyse and interpret the Directorates nursing/AHP staff satisfaction survey results and to work with nursing staff to develop and implement improvement plans for quality Further responsibilities are available within the JD