Senior Anaesthetic Practitioner

Job description

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

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We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.

Job overview

Fixed Term Contract

Barts Heart Centre, St Bartholomew's Hospital Barts Health NHS Trust Band 6

Are you an experienced Anaesthetic Practitioner looking to join one of Europe's largest and most renowned cardiac centres?

Barts Heart Centre is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Band 6 Cath Lab Anaesthetic Practitioner to join our specialist team on a one-year Fixed Term Contract. This role offers the opportunity to work across our world-renowned Electrophysiology, Interventional Cardiology and Structural Heart services, supporting patients undergoing some of the most advanced cardiac procedures performed in the UK.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will provide expert anaesthetic support for patients undergoing complex procedures under conscious sedation and general anaesthesia, ensuring the highest standards of patient care and safety throughout their journey.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will provide expert anaesthetic support for patients undergoing complex procedures under conscious sedation and general anaesthesia, ensuring the highest standards of patient care and safety throughout their journey.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will provide specialist anaesthetic support for a range of procedures including:
• Atrial Fibrillation (AF) ablations
• Ventricular Tachycardia (VT) ablations
• Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT) ablations
• Atrial Flutter ablations
• Lead extraction procedures
• Pacemaker, ICD and CRT implantations
• Conduction system pacing procedures
• Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI)
• Mitral and Tricuspid Valve Interventions
• Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion Procedures
• Other Heart Interventions

You will work closely with Consultant Anaesthetists, Interventional Cardiologists, Electrophysiologists, Nurses and Physiologists to deliver safe and effective care to patients with complex cardiovascular conditions.

Working for our organisation

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment

Person specification

Qualifications and knowledge

Essential criteria

• Registered Nurse or HCPC
• Diploma/Degree in Operating Department Practice
• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Teaching/Mentorship qualification

Desirable criteria

• Leadership qualification

Experience

Essential criteria

• Anaesthetic experience in relevant clinical areas
• Experience Teaching Others

Desirable criteria

• Experience leading others
• Experience with quality/service improvement

Skills

Essential criteria

• Ability to work as a team member and use own initiative
• Problem solving and analytical skills
• Planning, delivering and evaluating care
• Ability to prioritize clinical need
• Technical skill associated with Anaesthetic, including emergency situations
• Able to manage difficult situations
• Able to use initiative
• Proven communication skills both oral and in writing

Visa Sponsorship Information

This role is subject to UK immigration requirements. Where sponsorship is required, applicants must meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa in accordance with current UK Visas and Immigration rules, including any salary, qualification, and role-specific requirements applicable at the time of appointment. Candidates who require sponsorship will only be considered where the post is eligible and where all sponsorship criteria can be met. Evidence of the right to work in the UK will be required before appointment. Please note that for roles employed under Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions, the High-Cost Area Supplement (HCAS) is not included when calculating the basic salary for the purposes of sponsorship.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer we actively support applications from individuals' who apply under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme and will process your application as appropriate.

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