This role is not just about providing direct patient care, though that is an important element; it also involves management, operational coordination, and a strong focus on team development. As you assist the Senior Sister or Manager in managing the ward, you will be a role model for others. A key component of your role is mentoring, guiding less experienced nursing staff, and ensuring that all patient care aligns with both the highest professional standards and the wards overarching philosophy of care. Provide strong clinical leadership skills, supporting, energising, inspiring and empowering others in pursuit of a shared vision to ensure the effective management of the ward / department o assist and support the Sister / charge Nurse in the establishment of an efficient working environment, making the most effective and efficient use of staff, supplies and services In co-ordinating the day-to-day management of the clinical area, delegates duties and care appropriately, whilst maintaining overall responsibility Ensures that staffing and skill mix is maintained, at all times, to a level that does not compromise patient safety, including appropriate request, deployment and supervision of temporary staff To be involved in the development, assessment and implementation of guidelines, protocols and pathways To deputise for the Senior Sister / Charge Nurse in their absence To attend and participate in monthly departmental meetings and ward rounds in the absence of the Senior Sister / Charge Nurse To help to promote new ideas and methods for the delivery of care and assist in their implementation through liaison and co-operation with the multi-disciplinary team To participate in the development of care pathways to promote uniformity of care To apply the Divisional and corporate Clinical Governance strategies to the clinical area To manage complaints in a calm and courteous manner, ensuring that wherever possible complaints are dealt with efficiently and satisfactorily and resolved locally Support the Senior Sister / Charge Nurse to implement local initiatives within the area When required to be involved with managing local projects within the area Where appropriate to understand and participate in the procedure for ordering supplies as required with the agreed budget and to ensure the appropriate use of resources Assesses patients, plans, implements care, provides specialist advice and maintains associated records Working autonomously to manage a caseload of patients, acting as a lead assuming responsibility and accountability for assessing, implementing and evaluating care for the designated clinical area Ensure that nursing care delivered within the ward / department is compliant with legal, professional and organisational standards Responsible for the correct administration of prescribed medication including transfusion of blood To provide leadership, support and guidance to staff in monitoring the planned delivery and evaluation of individualised care Ensure safe and effective care for complex patients requiring advanced clinical skills