Management and Leadership To be responsible for the management of PAU, effectively leading, motivating, supervising and directing staff to ensure that time and resources are managed through effective teamwork. To ensure that staff have a clear understanding of their duties and responsibilities and of the standards of performance and conduct expected of them throughout the 24hour period. To ensure that maximum usage of available beds is always maintained by utilising agreed operational strategies to facilitate appropriate admissions, and timely discharge to meet the needs of the service. To deputise for Paediatric matron as necessary. To take responsibility for proactively developing, implementing and reviewing clinical practices to ensure that they are cost effective. To assist the matron to manage the overall paediatric budget and be an authorised signatory for stock orders, Roster pro and expenses. To contribute to annual staffing establishment and skill mix reviews, encouraging and promoting new ways of working which support and contribute towards Divisional and corporate objectives and improvement programmes. To work with all members of the multi professional team to develop services that meet organisational and contractual requirements and to ensure the effective provision of all aspects of clinical care are maintained at a high standard. To contribute and influence the total patient experience and journey through collaborative working and effective communications with all members of the multi-disciplinary team throughout the hospital. Assist in the formulation, and review of clinical policies and procedures. To take responsibility for implementing trust wide agreed polices within area of responsibility. To be a point of contact by ensuring that they are a visible, accessible and assertive figure to whom patients, relatives and staff can turn for assistance, advice and support. To assist PALS staff in helping to resolve the concerns of patients and their families as quickly as possible. To have overall responsibility for the clinical environment, interfacing with relevant staff to ensure high standards of cleanliness, tidiness and dcor are maintained. To establish and maintain positive links with external agencies in particular social care, CAMHS and community nursing / domiciliary therapy services. To lead, support, supervise and instruct the team through the process of change, demonstrating tenacity, drive professional integrity, balance and perspective. To contribute towards the development, production and implementation of the departments strategic objectives and business plan, in line with agreed service and financial objectives. To participate in the paediatric senior nursing rota to ensure a visible senior nurse presence in the department. This will require working clinical shifts, weekends and bank holidays as required. Participate in the collection of audit and research data as required. Identify areas where local audit is needed, conduct the audit and analyse the data with support. Monitor the quality of care in relation to the health outcomes for specific patients. Identifies and pursues own educational and professional development. Attend mandatory training as required.