Anaesthetic Practitioner

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Competent in anaesthetic practice- working autonomously with no supervision required (except for those newly qualified)

• Providing skilled Anaesthetic assistance to the Anaesthetist
• Checking anaesthetic machines & controlled drugs
• Being able to operate a wide range of equipment and use with related consumables
• use a variety of Theatre checklists and check/complete related documentation correctly
• Cleaning and stocking of anaesthetic rooms
• Safe administration of IV fluids
• Safe checking in of patients
• Calm, professional manner
• Working as part of the multi-disciplinary team
• Reporting any concerns to line manager

Person specification

Essential

Essential criteria

• ODP/Nurse
• Anaesthetic qualification if on the HCPC/NMC register

Desirable criteria

• Previous experience with students

Experience

Essential criteria

• Autonomous practitioner
• Ability to work all shift patterns that are required by the department
• Currently working in NHS/Private Hospital in band 5 role in anaesthetics
• Experience in a variety of surgical specialties

Desirable criteria

• Flexibility in working patterns

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Knowledge of professional codes of conduct and practice
• Patient safety and WHO checklist
• Ability to meet deadlines

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge of WHO
• CPD

It is an exciting time to join Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We run two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Our 7,500 staff provide high quality care for a growing population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post.

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