·Overall responsibility for the leadership and day to day running of the anaesthetic and recovery unit and High Dependancy Unit (10 staff in unit).·Scheduling of staff in the anaesthetic team to allow for skill mix.·Communication with nursing and medical teams to assist efficient running of the operating list.·Leadership, supervision and appraisal of new and existing staff members.·An extended role included the training of all categories of hospital staff in patient moving and handling techniques using powerpoint presentations and practical workshops.Achievements:·Introduction and audit of the WHO recommended safe surgery policy.·Introduction, hospital wide training and audit of patient controlled analgesia pumps.·Development of an induction and orientation programme for new staff.·Development and documentation of local polocies and procedures within the department.

Staff Midwife Anaesthetics and Recovery UnitResponsibilities:·Care and management of clients pre/ intra and post anaesthesia·Care and management of critically ill obstetric clients in the high dependency unit·Supervision and mentoring of new staff and student midwives

·Care and management of clients on a gynaecological unit

·Care and management of pre natal/postnatal and gynaecological clients

·Ante natal and post natal care of clients·Health promotion·Education of parents on principles of childcare and family planning

·Ante natal and postnatal care of clients

·Shift work in various units such as surgery, oncology, medical and gynaecology

·Pre and post operative care of clients.·Took charge of some shifts