Anaesthetic Nurse

Medacs Healthcare; Basildon; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Assured

Dedicated consultant support

Holiday pay and pension scheme

Online CPD training

Job summary

Medacs Healthcare is recruiting locum Anaesthetic Nurses to support Basildon University Hospital. If you are a qualified Anaesthetic Nurse or ODP with UK anaesthetic experience, we offer weekday shifts and flexible full-time options to suit your lifestyle.

Join a dynamic theatre team with HCPC registration, access to dedicated consultant support and online CPD. We provide health benefits, holiday pay and a pension, helping you balance clinical excellence with work‑life harmony.

Qualifications

• Current HCPC registration is required.
• At least 1 year post-graduate experience.
• 6 months recent UK experience within the last 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Identify, prepare and assemble equipment for the operating list.
• Prepare and organise the clinical area for elective, emergency and trauma procedures.
• Support patients and families, communicating clinical information clearly.
• Contribute to ongoing development of patient care in the theatres.
• Demonstrate and develop clinical assessment skills and prioritise care for surgical/anaesthetic procedures.

Education

HCPC registration

Job description

Client Name: Basildon University Hospital

Shifts: Available Monday to Friday 08:00-18:00

Make a Difference as a Locum Anaesthetic Nurse

Are you a qualified Anaesthetic Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) with UK anaesthetic experience? Looking for flexibility, career progression, and the chance to work in a dynamic theatre environment?

Join Medacs Healthcare - where your skills help shape better patient outcomes. We're recruiting locum Anaesthetic Nurses to support various specialties across Basildon Hospital. Whether you're seeking weekday shifts or full-time flexibility, we have roles to suit your lifestyle.

Key Responsibilities:

• To safely identify, prepare, check and assemble equipment required for the relevant operating list.
• Prepare and organise the clinical area to receive patients for elective, emergency, and trauma procedures.
• Actively support patients and their families, communicating clinical information using various methods to ensure effective understanding.
• Contribute to the continuing development of patient care within the operating theatres, e.g. through sharing knowledge and expertise as required.
• Demonstrate and develop clinical assessment skills and prioritise the care for patients undergoing a surgical / anaesthetic procedure.

Essential Qualifications:

• Current HCPC registration
• At least 1 years' post-graduate experience.
• 6 months recent UK experience within the last 3 years

Benefits of Working with Medacs Healthcare:

• Access to Health Assured employee well-being support.
• Dedicated consultant support and guidance.
• Holiday pay and pension scheme.
• Online CPD training opportunities.

Why Choose Us?

• Flexible Working: Create a work-life balance with flexible shifts to suit your needs.
• First Access to Shifts: Secure shifts across multiple NHS trusts through Medacs Healthcare.
• Unwavering Support: Benefit from a dedicated consultant, revalidation support, and 24/7 service.

Ready to Make a Difference?

With your skills and passion for patient care as an Anaesthetic Nurse you will be an asset to the theatre team, working within a leading Essex NHS Trust on your terms!

Unfortunately, we cannot process applications for candidates who cannot provide evidence of a UK right to work.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all backgrounds