Participate in the delivery of patient care, following agreed plans, policies, procedures, and clinical guidelines, carrying out tasks and activities under the direction of a qualified practitioner Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team/agencies to ensure that patient needs are met Involve patients, relatives/carers in the delivery of care, providing reassurance and support to assist their understanding and co-operation Support patients undergoing local anaesthetic/sedation procedures and during induction of anaesthesia in conjunction with the qualified practitioner Prepare the clinical area for safe practice by ensuring that cleanliness is maintained, materials and equipment are ready for use, including clearing away afterwards Transfer patients to and from theatre to support the efficient use of theatre time Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations Provide routine information to enable the effectiveness of care to be evaluated and records maintained Contribute to the recording and storing of information, ensuring it is securely held, accurate, complete and legible and can be retrieved promptly when required