To assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care working as a member of the ward team under the direction of the Ward Manager. To be responsible for the organising and co-ordination of nursing services in the ward/dept in the absence of senior staff on a regular basis. To exercise accountability as set out in the NMC Code of Professional Conduct. To be responsible for all nursing care standards and to maintain high clinical standards. To role model compassionate and inclusive leadership in order to shape the creation of a collective leadership culture within the trust.