Clinical To act as a role model for nurses within own defined clinical area/specialty and in the Division, promoting and demonstrating the standards of care expected. To challenge, influence and work with nursing teams and shared governance to continuously improve standards; To lead and facilitate quality improvement projects and patient safety initiatives within own defined speciality areas to improve the experience of the patients, families and/or carers and improve patient outcomes; Leadership To lead and motivate staff effectively in the provision of care and future service; To lead and support Divisional nursing staff through the process of change, supporting the continuous development of change management skills; Management To manage the day to day operational issues within own defined clinical area/specialty; To lead within own sphere of responsibility and assist in the implementation of the Trust Escalation policy. To play a key role in ensuring effective patient pathways and discharge planning contribute to the continued achievement of national targets.