KEY DUTIES To supervise the development of clinical teams by creating a learning environment in which the individuals performance is reviewed. To supervise the delegation of work within the team and review performance. To work with and on behalf of the Theatre Operational Lead managing key operational aspects of theatres and providing support and advice on all matters. To establish excellent working relationships with all service users and actively encourage and promote joint working in the pursuit of continuous service improvement. To effectively manage departmental budgets by co-ordinating the monitoring and review process of the use of income and expenditure CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES Maintain personal, professional knowledge and clinical competencies as required for NMC/HPC. Responsibility for the implementation and delivery of individual patient care on a research based best practice approach. In close liaison with others promote a culture of training, development and evidence-based research in the pursuit of clinical excellence. To support development and implementation of operating department practices in theatres which reflects evidenced-based research e.g. NCEPOD and clinical audit to improve the quality of patient care. To act on and support implementation of appropriate actions in response to complaints or comments by patients and/or service users. To ensure that all equipment and working practices within theatres comply with and meet the requirements of the Health & Safety at Work Act and other statutory requirements. To ensure that the quality standards in all areas of service provision by monitoring and reviewing performance while contributing to the improvement of all quality standards. To input on and support implementation of appropriate actions in response to Datix reports Support the Operational Lead to undertake risk assessments to identify potential risks to patients and staff and success of operational objectives, producing action plans as necessary. To take individual responsibility of being aware of and adhere to all Trust policies and procedures LINE MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES To assist and support the Theatre Operational Lead in achieving clinical, operational and corporate objectives, by the supervision of the clinical team. Support the Theatre Operational lead to manage inefficiencies and ineffective utilisation. To supervise the implementation and regularly review agreed clinical protocols to ensure patient safety. To actively participate in and ensure the full support of all team members in all clinical audits. Participate in the recruitment and induction of staff working in theatres and ensure Trust policies on recruitment and retention are strictly adhered to. To supervise and monitor sickness and absence within the theatre environment and ensure that team members comply with Trust policy by maintaining clear and accurate records on ESR. To ensure that all individuals are appraised yearly (minimum), by reviewing the individual performance and planning the delivery of any required training and development needs. Ensure own and team members Personal Development Plans following the appraisal process in support of service provision are monitored and met within agreed timescales. Responsible for monitoring and maintaining staff discipline in all areas of service delivery and where necessary escalate to operational leads to manage incidents of misconduct in accordance with Trust policies and procedures. Support and encourage the integration of staff throughout theatres and aim to develop a greater breadth of competencies enabling service flexibility for the future FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY Support the Theatre Operational Lead to achieve meeting financial targets by effective use of resources