Clinical: Provide clinical nursing expertise and supervision of all grades of staff within the department, to ensure a high standard of care. Supervise the assessing, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care, thus providing high standards of patient care at all times. Ensure that the care given reflects the hospital and departmental philosophies, standards and protocols. Act as an effective role model and resource/advisor to colleagues, in the delivery of nursing care. Assist the Ward Manager in facilitating the teaching, mentoring and assessment of staff and other disciplines. Ensure that nursing practice reflects current clinical developments and is based on sound evidence. Promote a healthy, positive and safe environment for patients and staff. Advise patients, relatives and friends as appropriate on the promotion of health and prevention of illness. Meet clinical objectives as agreed separately with the Ward Manager/Directorate Head Nurse. Share their knowledge of Mental Capacity Act Assessment, Deprivation of Liberty and Best Interests Demonstrates an understanding of relevant admission & discharge pathways and the relationship with high quality, safe care Communicates and escalates operational & safety risks appropriately eg Lead Nurse, Discharge team, Clinical Operational team Effectively coordinate Same Day Emergency Care Unit and assess ongoing risks within the department utilizing the tools available to them Managerial: Assist the Ward Manager in monitoring and appraising the performance of staff within their sphere of responsibility. To deputise for the ward manager in their absence. Be aware of the budgetary requirements within their clinical areas of nursing. Will participate in regular staff and directorate meetings. Be a leader, achieve good morale, with open communication between all disciplines of staff. Assist the Ward Manager to create and maintain positive working relationships within the multi-disciplinary team. Act as a change agent to promote innovation and high standard of practice. Help to develop methods at ward level to monitor standards of care in liaison with the Ward Manager. Professional: Be responsible for their own development, maintaining a professional portfolio and keeping themselves updated on current nursing issues. Will be responsible for their own actions and be bound by the NMCs Code of Professional conduct and all approved Trust policies. Will maintain own skills and knowledge and demonstrate clinical excellence and high standards of practice to other staff. At all times act as a professional role model using appropriate language to address patients and following Trust standards in care delivery Champion patient centred care planning ensuring staff understand their role in building relationships with individual patients and accept the Key Nurse role Ensure that care is coordinated across all professions for the benefit of patient experience and outcome Ensure that all staff know how to escalate concerns in practice regarding risk, e.g. a patient with delirium who is at risk of falling. Effectively supports the Practice development and unit manager in sharing best practice messages with the team and embedding change Educational: Help to facilitate a learning environment that is conducive to the acquisition of further skills and knowledge for all grades of staff. Identify training needs for team members and help in the completion of training needs analysis for the unit to ensure all staff have the opportunity for personal and professional development. Act as role model to colleagues in the demonstration of high standards of practice by working with staff in the clinical setting. Be actively involved in the teaching of all staff at ward and Directorate level and contribute to the development and implementation of the units training and development strategy Will participate in the assessment of learner nurse and healthcare support nurses. Personal responsibilities: Is observed to have a smart appearance, hence adhering to the Trusts uniform policy Demonstrates a caring and supportive attitude towards their work colleagues Proactive developing self within the role