1. Be responsible for the day-to-day workload planning including reviewing off duty, stores and stockcontrol, reflecting the need to utilise all resources effectively and to meet budgetary constraints.Actively encourage budgetary awareness within designated recovery area.2. Demonstrate a commitment to evidence-based practice and clinical excellence and play an activepart in the introduction of this evidence to improve patient centred care and service delivery.Promotion of continuous quality improvements.3. Undertake research and clinically lead the audit process.4. Participate in risk management and Clinical Governance issues within designated area reportingany untoward incidences to Senior Team Leader5. Maintain accurate staff sickness records liaising with the theatre cluster team leader any areas ofconcern. Carry out return to work and exit interviews.6. Conduct annual staff appraisals and develop staff personal development plans for Band 5,4,3 andBand 2 staff within area of responsibility ensuring staff development needs are met in line withAgenda for Change and the Knowledge and Skills framework.7. Provide a supportive working environment for staff in area of responsibility ensuring opportunitiesfor further development and education are identified to the team leader.8. Assist as a panel member in recruitment and selection.9. To update and facilitate induction programmes for new staff members in area of responsibility.10. Support the Perioperative Team leader in ensuring that staffing establishments and skill mix areappropriate for clinical demands. OTHER Physical effort There is a frequent requirement for sitting or standing in a restricted position for long periods of time whilst performing the scrub nurse or anaesthetic practitioner role or when seated at PC or desk. There is a frequent requirement for light physical effort for short periods of time; this involves manual handling of patients and inanimate loads. Mental effort There is a frequent requirement for concentration where the work pattern is unpredictable. Operational and staff demands are of an unpredictable nature. Emotional effort There is occasional exposure to distressing or emotional circumstances both when dealing with patients and staff. Working conditions There is frequent exposure to highly unpleasant working conditions. Exposure to bodily fluids and foul linen is common Note This job description is neither definitive nor exhaustive and is not intended to be totally comprehensive. It may be reviewed in the light of changing circumstances following consultation with the post holder. This job description is to be read in conjunction with all current Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust policies, procedures & guidelines.