Job Description

• Examining patients to determine the necessity of operations, estimating and explaining risks to patients, and selecting the best operational procedures
• Reviewing reports on patients' general physical condition, reactions to medications and medical histories
• Consulting with Anaesthetists regarding the correct anaesthesia for patients
• Performing surgical operations
• Examining instruments, equipment, and surgical set-up to ensure that antiseptic and aseptic methods have been followed
• Instructing other medical, nursing and associated staff regarding the preparation of patients and instrument and equipment requirements
• Prescribing post-operative care, and observing and investigating patients' progress
• Maintaining records of operations performed
• May specialise in particular types of operations