Ensure the effective and efficient use of physical and financial resources and fulfil the responsibility of an authorised signatory. Assist the responsible budget holder for the ward/department to undertake cost containment strategies as appropriate. Co-ordinate, prioritise, facilitate and monitor the delivery of care to own patients and to other patients when in charge, ensuring continuity of care. Act as a professional and clinical role model to all staff, patients, carers and the public at all times. Supervise the performance standards of own team members and, in the absence of the Ward/Unit Manager, other nursing staff within the ward. Undertake the Trust Corporate and Directorate specific induction and competency programmes appropriate to Ensure own compliance and compliance of others with regard to mandatory training and NMC professional re- registration requirements. Maintain efficient and effective communication with the Ward/Unit Manager, the multi-disciplinary team and the Matron on issues related to patient care, ward management and organisation. The detailed job description and main responsibilities are included as an attachment to this advert.