Key elements of this role are: 1. Inclusive leadership, professional standards, and accountability 2. Direct line management of staff. 2. Governance, patient safety and quality 3. Workforce planning and resource management 4. Patient experience and reducing health inequalities 5. Performance and operational oversight 6. Digital and information technology 7. Education, training, and development 8. Research and development 9. Collaborative working and clinical effectiveness 10. Service improvement and transformation