Is responsible for the provision of Excellent Care with Compassion Is responsible for ensuring that the nursing team and care support team are adequately resourced and organised in order to deliver excellent care with compassion Is responsible for ensure the nursing team and care support team are adequately supported and developed to deliver excellent care with compassion Is responsible for leading and developing the ward nursing team and the ward administration and support teams by being a visible and strong role model providing leadership and direction to the team, capitalising on research and development opportunities, providing clinical supervision and advice for staff and students in order to support them in reaching their full potential Is responsible for ensuring the productive operation of the ward through the monitoring and maintenance of standards that create a safe, clean and organised environment and by using processes designed to increase the time nurses spend in therapeutic contact with patients Safeguards people and promotes equality in care and practice by recognising, respecting and meeting the needs and choices of individuals