Job responsibilities Prepare an operating theatre/anaesthetic room for surgery in relation to instrumentation, equipment and supplies required for specific operative procedures, ensuring waste is kept to a minimum. In the case of anaesthetics ensure all necessary and emergency equipment is available and in working order Ensure the Patient Record is completed in a timely and accurate way. Act as preceptor for student ODPs, learners, junior nurses and theatre assistants, where appropriate and participate in teaching within your sphere of knowledge and skill Run a theatre list without supervision and supervise / mentor junior staff. Perform Anaesthetic, recovery, scrub and / or circulating duties Organise own time and be responsible for appropriate delegation of staff and duties. Maintain effective channels of communication at all times. Comply with policies/procedures and in particular, issues relating to Health and Safety, WHO Checklist, COSSH, Incidents Reporting and the Data Protection Act. Report all accidents and untoward incidents to senior staff and complete electronic reporting system. Act as specialist/link person having undergone the relevant training sessions in your area of expertise Deliver patient care in accordance with recognised standards of research based clinical practise. Understand and apply a holistic patient centred care approach, identifying and taking into account specialist clinical needs whilst the patient is in the Theatre Department. Work within a flexible working roster, designed to achieve the most effective use of staff for the patients requirements. Ensure that all elements contained within the HCPC/NMC Code of Professional Conduct are adhered to, and ensure that you maintain registration requirements. To ensure that Clinical Governance and risk management are embedded within daily practice. Carry out any other duty that reasonably falls within the general nature of responsibility of the post.