To set up and shut down operating rooms paying meticulous attention to detail with regards to equipment cleaning and maintenance and stocking up. To ensure that all supplies are available for each patient and to ensure that re-order paperwork is completed and sent to the administrative team in a timely manner. To communicate correctly any relevant patient issues eg Allergies etc To assist, under the direction of the nurse in charge, the running of theatre list, ensuring that patients are sent for in a timely manner. To assist in ensuring that WHO checks are carried out at correct times.
To assist in ensuring that department SOPs are followed. To assist with department audits. To assist with the training and developing of new members of the team. To maintain a safe environment for all theatre users and patients.
Liaise with the Senior Theatre Nurse in agreeing how identified training and development needs are met. Ensure that own practice is kept updated using an appropriate model of clinical supervision.