Check that all the equipment is ready and working before the theatres list begins. Check operating rooms to ensure correct levels of stock for each operating list and recording any shortages of supply. Empty the large trolley when it returns from CSSD with tins of instruments and sterile extras and check them off against supply list, report discrepancies, being aware of what is needed for the day ahead. Assist the scrub nurses and operating department practitioners to prepare and lay up the trolleys for the operating lists. Perform individual handholding support when needed for patients undergoing local anaesthesia often when patients are distressed and emotional. Report any changes in patients condition to nursing staff and/or ODPs. Assist nursing staff with day surgery patients undergoing pre-operative local or general anaesthesia including pulse monitoring, oxygen saturation, ECG monitoring. Assist with cleaning tasks, errands and general duties appropriate to the clinical area as required to include removal of foul linen and cleaning up of body fluids and occasionally vomit. Assist with patients personal clinical care. Act as a circulating theatre nurse for on call evenings and weekends and weekdays when needed. Please refer to Job description & Person specification for full details.