Deputise for the Senior Theatre Practitioner when required. Ensure that accurate records and information systems are maintained. Ensure the safe control, custody and administration of all drugs within the peri-operative area in accordance with Trust Policies and national legislation. Assist the Team Leader to ensure that clinical/nursing practices accurately reflect the departmental philosophy. Inform Team Leader/Theatre Manager if there is a change in circumstance, which may affect safe and competent practice. Assist the Team Leader to actively lead in the development of their specialised areas within the peri-operative services. Assist the Team Leader/Senior Theatre Practitioner to ensure self and others attend mandatory training sessions as required. Able to demonstrate relevant IT and keyboard skills to enable electronic data collection and communication. Effectively communicate with all disciplines, patients/clients and relatives. Ensure Safe code incident record forms are completed and acted upon and the manager is informed accordingly. Assist the team leader to effectively lead a multidisciplinary team under pressure in, at times, a highly stressful environment, including emergency situations as required. Ensure the security of the working area is maintained. Ensure the provision of a safe working environment for the staff, patients and visitors at all times in line with the Health and Safety at work act. Attend routine departmental meetings. Ensure adequate stock levels of consumables are maintained and order equipment and supplies as delegated.