Management To be actively involved in staff management issues within the team in support of the senior team leader, in addition to actively participating in the management of the theatre department as necessary To take all measures to ensure safety and report all accidents/incidents/near misses to the theatre coordinator or senior team leader To assist the theatre management team with risk management, participating in the identification of risks To participate in official investigations where required To have an understanding of the theatre budget, ensuring efficient and effective utilisation of resources To be conversant with trust policies, procedures and to participate in the development of policies/procedures where appropriate To assist with the monitoring of staff attendance, and taking a supporting role in the maintenance of day to day discipline within the team To inform the senior team leader / theatre matron of staff failing to meet the required standard of performance taking appropriate action where required To participate in the selection and recruitment of staff To undertake staff appraisals and to identify the training needs to develop staff and the service To facilitate a team and no blame culture that allows staff to learn and develop To assist and participate in the induction programme for newly appointed staff To be responsible for the equipment in own work area, ensuring that it is used safely and effectively, kept in working order and properly maintained Education and Training Participate in the supervision, teaching and appropriate assessment of junior and new staff within the department Act as a mentor to newly qualified/newly appointed staff Contribute to the development of training programmes in accordance with identified needs in the department and in conjunction with other team members and the education facilitator for theatres Provide feedback from in-house/external training courses in order to disseminate knowledge To undertake/participate in research and development to ensure good clinical practice Professional To maintain an environment conducive to the training/development needs of individuals and, support staff to develop clinical and managerial skills To maintain a wide knowledge of health / surgical / theatre issues. To encourage staff to participate in clinical supervision To maintain a professional attitude at all times, developing the role of the theatre practitioner in the best interests of the patient and in accordance with the nursing and ODP codes of conduct. To be aware of ones own personal and professional development and attend all mandatory training To maintain accurate records and use reporting mechanisms appropriately To promote peoples equality, diversity and rights To promote effective communication within the multi-disciplinary team and between theatres and other wards and departments To counsel staff in relation to personal and professional matters To accept personal responsibility and accountability for your infection prevention and control practice Ensure that you are familiar with and comply with all relevant policies Ensure that you receive mandatory updates in infection control To ensure the safe use and custody of controlled drugs General duties: Participate in the on-call rota or out of hours duties as required for emergency surgery To provide short-term cover for colleagues during periods of leave To adhere to the trusts IT policies regarding email and internet usage To ensure that all trust standards are maintained and monitored to improve the quality of care to all whom come into contact with services provided by this trust Every employee has a duty to take care of the health and safety of him / herself and of other persons who may be affected by his / her acts or omissions at work and to cooperate with the trust to ensure that statutory and trust regulations are complied with