Apply specialist knowledge underpinned by the theory to practice an in an acute clinical area across a range of diverse procedures Ensure the provision of the physical and psychological environment, which is conducive to providing optimum care for perioperative patients Responsible for the provision of care to a designated caseload of patients within an acute setting, analysing, assessing and making clinical judgements, with the remit of the role as required Gives support to junior staff during this process Responsible for the safe use of expensive/highly complex equipment/pharmaceutical products utilised within the acute clinical setting Abide by legal requirements and statutory rules relating to the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) or the HCPC. Planning and Organisational Skills Following successful completion of competencies frequently takes charge of a designated area in theatre and occasionally take charge of the operating department in the absence of a theatre sister Excellent organisational skills, effective time management