To be a deputy to the Senior Sister / Charge Nurse and act as a role model for junior team members in the delivery of a high standard of nursing care. The role will encompass specific responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care and expertise within the clinical area. To help lead and coordinate the clinical, managerial and educational requirements of the of the clinical area ensuring the highest standards of nursing practice and care are delivered as reflected by the unit philosophy. Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of services users and always working in a manner that promotes dignity and human rights through the adoption of person centred care principles. The service is expanding to include new studies including joint services with other hospitals; the post holder will be expected to undertake any training needs to deliver this service in a safe and professional manner.Currently the service operates from 07:00 16:30hrs Monday-Friday. (occasional Saturdays where service requires)