Key Clinical Responsibilities: Ensure skilled care is given to patients either by themselves or junior staff within the department or outside areas To maintain standard documentation in accordance with the NMC Standards for Records and Record Keeping Able to identify the specific perioperative needs of patients undergoing a variety of surgeries. To act as anaesthetic practitioner for a variety of specialities carried out within the department as directed. To act as anaesthetic practitioner for a variety of surgical specialities To assist in the handover of care to the Mediroom area To support the theatre and Mediroom staff as and when required Plan, implement and evaluate patient care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team Maintain the safety and wellbeing of patients, their relatives and staff in accordance with Health and Safety policies Ensure all equipment is cleaned, checked daily and maintained and take appropriate action in regards to faulty equipment as per Trust policy Participate in the ordering and training of new equipment Take responsibility for ensuring safe lifting techniques when assisting in the movement and lifting of patients and equipment Report to the Team Leader/Clinical Coordinator accidents, incidents and complaints and drug deficiencies affecting patients, staff, supplies and services Communicate effectively at all times and maintain a harmonious working environment. Take an active role in maintaining effective communication with all disciplines. Assist in the care, labelling and dispatch of specimens for laboratory examination. Assist in maintaining the accurate collection of data in relation to theatre in order that statistics may be accurately compiled. Participate in audit and research Ensure all clinical and legal documents are completed and that they are accurate and legible in accordance with the Trust guidelines. Ensure the understanding of the nature of confidentiality Maintain appropriate stock levels within the theatre areas and participate in budgetary control. Ensure the economical use of resources. Development of own and others professional practice in line with personal development plans Ensure that safety procedures are carried out in relation to swabs, instruments and needle counts in and in relation to hazards from ionising radiation static electricity explosion and fire and infection control. In collaboration with senior staff for ensuring that trainee and new staff are develop as required for their role within the team. Attend meetings and working groups relevant to this band or speciality. To provide high quality, effective, individualised care to all patients by assessing care needs and developing, implementing and evaluating them without supervision. To be responsible for a defined caseload as a named nurse. The post hold will be required to work autonomously in the theatre area of the trust providing knowledge and skills for surgery in the perioperative setting. The post holder will ensure that standards are met as per national and local guidelines including National Frameworks. Working conditions and effort: Communication with all levels of staff throughout the Trust on a daily basis. Communication with staff from other NHS Trusts, private organisations and medical companies etc. Participation in manual handling activities and working with chemicals regulated by COSHH. May be required to work in all theatre areas/surgical specialities as designated. Required to manage theatre list within individual theatres on a regular basis. Required to stand for extended periods within normal working conditions. Workload unpredictable frequent exposure to emergency situations. Responsible to Clinical Co-ordinator. Act as patients advocate and seek advice form Team Leader