Job responsibilities Provide safe, effective and efficient management of delegated resources while ensuring care delivery meets and addresses the issues of spirituality, equality, diversity and rights in accordance with good practice and legislation. Responsible for ensuring accurate and timely written records are kept which comply with the Trust policy reporting issues as required. Responsible for the management and supervision of all staff including management of sickness/absence, capability and disciplinary procedures and ensure correct nursing policies and HR procedures are followed and documented. Responsible for ensuring there is a fair appraisal and pay progression system in place with of clear performance objectives for each staff member annually and that staff understand their individual responsibilities within this process. Ensure all registered nurses within the unit have the opportunity to meet their revalidation requirements. Promote the trust value that safeguarding is everyones business, in partnership with the lead nurses for all safeguarding, ensuring that current legislation is adhered to. Report via the trusts incident reporting system and investigate any concerns about levels of care or incidents involving patients or staff escalating to the Head of Nursing as necessary. Responsible for acting on and investigating any complaints or DATIX reports in line with the trusts complaints procedure, discussing and disseminating lessons learnt with the team including the Head of Nursing within the agreed investigation and reporting time frame. Work within Trust protocols and procedures and have full understanding of key polices such as Risk Management, Health & Safety and Infection Prevention and Control, undertaking risk assessments if gaps are identified. Manage any vacancies Demonstrate knowledge and awareness of implications regarding Caldicott guidelines and act as a resource for staff. Ensure all staff have undertaken information governance training within first week of working for the trust. Responsible for staff having correct training consummate to the role to be able to safely use medical devices required by the cohort of patients within the ward, in accordance with medical devices policy Ensure the patient and patient experience is at the centre of all care decisions and developments in nursing practice. Act as a positive role model for all staff reflecting the values of the organisation and promoting effective communication. Challenge in a constructive manner any inappropriate behaviour by other staff, students and patients/visitors. Promote active participation in research and or audit projects that enhance quality for our patients. Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of evidence based nursing care with a view to improving quality including the development and implementation of associated policies and procedures. Provide evidence and assurance that nursing assessments are carried out on all patients daily, planning, implementation and evaluation of care, ensuring that all staff within the post holders sphere of responsibility have a working knowledge of local and national policies/legislation which impacts on the care and nursing services provided. Responsible for ensuring that systems are in place for all staff to be assessed against key compliance with current best/evidence based practice for the services they provide. Responsible for ensuring there is a clear standard for communication of information within the teams and with patients and families which all staff are aware of and adhere to. Act on feedback received from patients/families/ friends and family test other staff groups and publicise changes made on departmental notice boards. Sets the expectation and the culture which promotes learning and development of all staff and students and is responsible for their mentorship. Acts at all times within the nursing and midwifery council code of professional conduct. Follows and promotes Trust policy for voicing concerns. Participate in the Trusts annual appraisal system designed to identify objectives and personal development opportunities.